The Boss

Alex had the sword somewhat hidden behind his back. If someone were to give him more than just a glance, they could see the hilt in his hand and the shiny tip revealing from the side of his shoulder. 

Hiding was never Alex's intention in the first place. He only wanted to not stand out immediately. 

He walked straight ahead, past the begging crowd who ignored him. The big guy and the other lackeys of the boss that were behind him saw him coming and said nothing. 

In their eyes, he was just another person coming to beg. However, the boy that had just come looked straight at them and asked, "I'm here for you boss. Can you tell me where he is?"

Alex wasn't expecting a proper answer but still wanted to see how these henchmen of the bosses would react to him asking that. As expected, they started laughing.