Upon his return from the grave, Leon wasted no time heading back home. Currently, he resided within a cabin nestled deep in the heart of the forest, all thanks to the assistance of Tania, the dragon.As he made his way home, he noticed the silhouette of someone seated on the bench outside his house. His eyes widened with recognition, and he quickened his pace. He knew exactly who it was."You're tardy! Hmph!"The person complained the moment they laid eyes on him. Leon couldn't help but smile at this and playfully retorted, "Who invited you anyway?"Leon's teasing words only seemed to ignite the person's annoyance further. They stood up, narrowing their eyes at him, clearly not in the mood for jests."I come all this way to welcome you back, and this is the thanks I get?" the person huffed, crossing their arms.Leon's smile widened, and he stepped closer, a warmth in his eyes."Nia, my little sister," Tania grumbled nonetheless, saying,"as I've told you, I'm not your little sister!

"Is that meant to be a compliment or an insult?" Leon questioned, feeling somewhat disheartened by the statement.However, Tania quickly refuted, "No-No, it's a compliment. You've done an excellent job concealing it.""Is that right? Well, whatever then. Let's head to town now.""Alright~"With that settled, they both made their way to the town.Upon their arrival in town, the townspeople, who were familiar with them, greeted them warmly. However, today, more than ever, they couldn't avoid drawing additional attention to themselves as the townsfolk were clearly intrigued by someone among them."I suppose you're quite popular today.""Well, I didn't see this coming. Normally, they steer clear of me, except for you. But today...""They're engaged in quiet conversations, pondering the identity of someone.""Sigh... it's exhausting to be the center of attention like this."Observing Leon's weary expression, Tania attempted to lift his spirits."Isn't it all right?" She playfully grasped L

The atmosphere was fraught with tension. Soldiers who entered the gate found themselves enveloped in a radiant glow and, in the blink of an eye, arrived at an unfamiliar location. The gate seemed to have transported them to a specific spot in the northern region. However, due to the simultaneous attempt to transport a larger group of people through different gates, coordinating their arrival at the exact same spot proved to be an insurmountable challenge. They had to designate different locations within the northern area. Nevertheless, the resounding sounds of battle, marked by the loud clashes of weapons and the raucous cries of the beasts, left no doubt—they were precisely where they needed to be. As the soldiers took in the chaotic scene, they knew they had arrived in the midst of a fierce battle. The air was thick with the acrid scent of blood and sweat. The ground beneath them trembled from the ongoing clash between the kingdom's forces and the marauding beasts. Despite the in

Meanwhile, before the village were set ablaze, in the midst of the war in the North, which already wrapping up victoriously, Luis and Joshua, two individuals who had made some of the most significant contributions to the war effort, found themselves taking a moment of respite in the tent designated for them. They took the opportunity to change into fresh attire and reequip their armor as a precaution.During this interlude, their attention was abruptly drawn to the orb resting on the table. It began to vibrate, prompting Luis to swiftly activate it, all the while wearing a perplexed expression. He inquired, "What's happening?""Is the beast launching another attack?"But contrary to his expectations, a more pressing matter unfolded on the screen."you-young lord, help us!!"The message on the screen sent a shiver down Luis and Joshua's spines. The urgency in the voice was unmistakable. Luis leaned in closer to the orb, his eyes fixed on the image."What's happening? Who is this?" Luis

Clutching the branch beneath him, Leon's realization finally dawned. Tania's defeat in the novel wasn't solely due to Joshua's strength; it was also influenced by the dragon's unfavorable condition at that time."That's the crux of it," he muttered to himself.When Leon had read the novel, there was no further elaboration on the dragon's state. The author simply narrated the fight, and in that climactic battle, Tania met her demise. End of story.However, at this moment, Leon finally grasped the underlying truth.'Tania was suffering during that time.'Her pain had rendered her unable to harness her full power, which ultimately led to her defeat.However, at this juncture, all of that was inconsequential. Joshua remained unaware of Tania's condition, his mind consumed solely by thoughts of vengeance.Even as Leon and Tania engaged in their silent mental conversation, and the dragon momentarily seemed complacent, Joshua exploited the gap in her defenses and launched an unrelenting atta