"haa*... do it then... if you're confident about it. Do it."Leon says in resignation."of course..."David replies with a smirk as he scoops over beside Leon.Feeling disturbed, Leon gets up from his place and proceeds to watch him from behind.David place both his hand behind the back of the prince.He then enchants some audible spells that cause both his front and back hand to light up.That light comes from the tattoos that suddenly appear on his backhands and his palm at the same time as the spell was chanted.The light emits a silver colour from dimmer to brighter over time and at the same time as that, the wound on the prince's back closed up more and more.Leon witnessed all this with awe and a smile carved on his lips.'This is new...'To know that David Martis has this kind of abilities, it's the first for him.Although he had read the novel before that was mentioned a few times David names
Now that he thinks about it,That assassin, the other one is faint so it would be fine to ignore, however,'The other one-'as Leon's mind wanders toward those thoughts,Bang!!A sudden loud noise could be heard behind him.It was near the place that the other knights went to and also where the other assassin was located.He thus turns around to look at it as same as others who are also alarmed by that noise.'Damn- did the assassin escape? but how?'Smoke is raised around there.his vision was disturbed by it.'Shit- I can't see a single thing.'his hand covers his nose just in case there's something deathly in the smoke.He then narrows his eyes.'Still can't see...'nothing could be done there. But he still prepared himself just in case of an attack.'i can do something more if I use my power but..'if he did that, it will be chaos.People will find out hi
With a look that was full of concern,His hand which covered with blood, and so do a few parts of his body,Leon quickly turn his head to the back and shout urgently,"David!!!"And David, who's already waiting for it from the moment Leon left him,With a slight annoy in his voice, he shouts,"-damn it i know!!- ON YOUR KNEES!!!!"Pressing hard his power on the last three words, focusing on a specific direction, people who were in the direct position of Leon, and those two knights, couldn't help but fall to their knees.Of course, this time, Leon also couldn't escape from it.'damn... my body felt heavy... i couldn't shake this power off.'Because of the wound accumulated on his body, losing blood, and deactivating his power, his body becomes weak.But, the most obvious reason for this perhaps,'that knife... it's coated with poison...'The fact that the knife that was coated with poison stabb
Leon's hand waves in front of David.His lips then utter,"they're not at fault... so stop blaming them."His expression was full of wrinkles as he say that.He felt dizzy and his vision got blurry.'please, this is tiring..."That's why he wishes for this situation to get over fast.But with how David handles it right now, he knows that that's not gonna happen.'He's gonna drag this longer...'Nonetheless, his body was already at its limit. So, he needs to rush David fast."but they're-""no no no... like I say... that dude did this to me!!! argh- cough*"His voice interrupts David in frustration, however, it's soon stopped by the sudden cough that escapes from his throat.cough cough*He keeps coughing with chunks of blood pouring out.'damnit- I'm gonna die at this rate.'"Don't you understand !! ?? Stop interrogating them and heal me already !!! or else, I will die !!"
In everyone's life, there would be times when we say or did something that later on we regret upon it.Just like now, with the way Leon act, in his mind,'... I'm so childish...'He quite regrets it.'why do I do that?'Upon 'sulking', he quickly realized how childish he act just now.'i'm an adult with decades of experience but acting like a baby'It really made him feel stupid.haa*But, he too didn't understand quite well yet, why he reacted in such a way.Before he enters this body, he's not such an emotionally deprived person.he is quite a logical-thinking person and yeah, he's a commander so, he acts like a ruler.Giving orders and stuff. He's not someone who's often triggered or sulking.He cut off his emotion quite well to those not close to him.But, since he enters this body, every little thing felt triggered to him.'There's really a lot of emotion in me...'
'right, in this kind of situation... I should not react like that.'David thought so as his facial changed instantly, looking determined.Chills*Leon could feel a chill run down his spine looking at David like that.His mind grumbles,'this dude, his head goes somewhere again.'He's pretty sure that David's mind was thinking of something nonsense again and he didn't like it.However,chatter chatter*loud loud*The voice of people's loud argument outside quickly broke that thought of him.And his head automatically, through his blurry eyes, gazed towards the door that seems to be the scene of that incident.David then asks one of his subordinates,"what's going on??"To which his subordinates answer,"It seems some people try to enter but the others stop them...""Who?""that's... they say... there's a man with a priest...""priest??"David then lost
Leon's face was pale.He felt the blood go down his drain.The others seeing him that way start to worry as they begin bugging him with questions."Are you okay, sir?""Sir Daniel, did anything go wrong?""hey, stop making us worry, say something"The three ask in order of the priest, Kelt, and David, but Leon on the other hand just remains silent as that question of them just went through his ear to another without getting to him at all.After all, Leon wasn't in a position that could hear them at all. His mind was still a mess.'...let's...look up first... just now I couldn't see him that clear because of my blurry eyes... but now... I think I could see him properly, so...'He concludes that he should just face it before worrying more. It's not like anything will change just because he suspects something. And besides, it could also happen that what he thought wasn't like that at all, 'so for now...'haa*He takes a deep breath before breathing out.His head then slowly turns up wit
There's a tear in the corner of Leon's eyes.It's not like someone hit him or something, it's just that, the tears come out from his laughing too much."hey... why would you laugh?"David asks with a stern expression.He didn't really think that this situation is funny so, he didn't get why Leon laugh.But,pfftt*His serious question was instead answered by the suppressing laugh that Leon try to muster as to not offend him.frown*As the result, David's expression turns frown instantly. He then asks,"Hey, are you sure that you heal my friend here? because I think, instead of healing him, you're screwing him over."That question of his instead met with the priest's head tilted with an expression that doubting on what he heard.David thus repeats,"I'm asking, are sure that you had healed my friend here?"The priest nods reluctantly as he gives Leon a side glance."of course... his body looks fine now.""but his brain seems-"pak* -kugh*David's words cut off as Leon smacks his waist
The pair fell into a brief silence upon hearing Leon's words.Indeed, their visit here wasn't solely for this investigation.As narrated in the novel, at this point, the duo should have been progressing on their journey somewhere in the eastern lands. Upon discovering clues regarding the dragon's presence there, they set out to investigate.Yet, somehow, they find themselves here instead.This unforeseen circumstance likely stems from the butterfly effect of Leon's attendance at the banquet, causing the issue to escalate to a point where they couldn't ignore it.It's not that Leon failed to grasp their perspective; rather,'They ought not to divert their attention this way. They should continue their journey. Otherwise, the narrative would veer off course.'That's why Leon gently reminds them, despite the risk of raising suspicion."...It's true that we had other matters to attend to, but... how did you become aware of that, Your Majesty? I don't recall mentioning it, do you, Josh?""
Joshua and Luis exchanged glances. Having heard the recounted story, they now identified the culprit responsible for everything that had occurred. However, this revelation didn't automatically translate into complete trust in the witch's narrative, even considering her close association with the duchess and duke. They were well aware of the witches' notorious reputation. Furthermore, recognizing that only one side of the story didn't guarantee authenticity, Joshua stated, "We need to delve deeper into our investigation if we want to find the truth."Luis agreed, saying, "I agree. For now, let's return to your majesty and hear his side of the story before drawing any more conclusions." Subsequently, they expressed their gratitude and took their leave.Julia and the witches were once again left alone in the cabin. The place then lapsed into silence for a moment. Contemplating something, Julia finally made up her mind and spoke, "Ellen... could you assist me with something?""Me?"******
Meanwhile, in another cabin."I apologize, Juli. I couldn't arrange a better place for you in advance.""Hey, what are you saying? Don't act like I'm a stranger. We're friends.""Hahaha, right, we're friends. But still, you must be shocked to see me like this.""...I'm more surprised to see you suddenly change like that. Did the curse break?"Julia inquired, a bit curious after witnessing Ellen, the witch, transform her appearance into her past beautiful self right before her eyes."Ah, that... it's thanks to Daniel.""Hmm? Why thanks to him?""Well, I don't know yet, but you know about my weaknesses, right?""Your core, yes, I know. So?""I don't know why, but whenever that guy touches me or my core, my appearance reverts back to the old me. It's quite a miracle, though I still don't know why.""..."Julia fell into contemplation, absorbing her friend's words as her mind worked to pinpoint the truth. She spoke cautiously,"Ellen, who cursed you? My husband won't tell me much. Did you
The dragon known to Leon as Tania had a past when she was called Tania Ermir. This was the name she bore before marrying her late husband, Daniel Arwin. As an egg, she was discovered by the royalty of the Cloud's Kingdom, who took care of her since her mother passed away shortly after laying the egg. Despite their care, Tania had to fend for herself during the crucial moments of her egg's survival. After centuries in her egg form, Tania emerged as a beautiful snake dragon. The Cloud's Kingdom royalty treated her as their own, giving her the name Tania and adopting their family name, Ermir. However, driven by adult dragon instincts, Tania eventually left the kingdom to journey on her own, only to return and find her hometown no longer existing. 'She had a challenging journey,' Leon thought before continuing, "in any case, now you comprehend the ties I have to that forest and the clouds, and you've discovered my identity. Thus, that concludes the first question, doesn't it?" Luis no
Leon's eyes briefly swept across the three figures, offering them a slight bow before returning his attention to Ellen. He felt no compulsion to extend excessive greetings to them. His focus shifted, driven by a more pressing matter."Anyway, how did this happen?" His question aimed to unravel the current situation before him. Ellen had been in this condition for an extended period, making her sudden ability to contact her friends a dubious development.The notion of her meeting his mother seemed implausible, given the duchess's infrequent outings. As for forming acquaintanceship with the boys, especially Joshua, it appeared highly unlikely. Joshua, with his temperament, would unquestionably eliminate her, just as he had done to Tania. After all, the witch was notorious for her atrocities.And what about the duke, Carl? Carl possessed the ability to travel great distances, using methods unknown to Leon. If he intended to return home without utilizing his unique abilities, Leon was con
"Anyway, Gray... I'll be departing from this place tomorrow."CrackThe glass in Gray's hand cracked the moment Leon finished his sentence. Gray swiftly shifted his attention to Leon, his other hand still gripping a jug of water, as he inquired, "I will follow you, right? Your Majesty?""Hmm?" Leon took a bite of the bread he had soaked in mushroom soup."I will be leaving alone, though," he casually stated."What!? Then... then, what about me?""You'll stay here.""But why? Your Majesty... is there something you don't like about me? I'll fix it—""Fix your way of calling me first," Leon muttered sternly, though his demeanor remained casual."Alright... Milord. I will call you that... is that okay?""Hmm, much better. Even so, you won't follow me.""What? Why?"Gray's question made him look like an abandoned puppy, but Leon wasn't moved in the slightest."You still have things to do here for me. So, stay. I will go home alone."In the end, Gray had to give up."...Haa, I will do as yo
Anyway, that's what transpired. However, when it came to the conversation between Daniel and the cloud people, Gray remained unaware. He was preoccupied being given a tour by the Cloud's inhabitants.Upon leaving the location, Daniel handed him a piece of canvas and explained that he had used it to secure their entry to the palace.Confusion clouded Gray's mind about how it happened. Nevertheless, witnessing Daniel's familiarity with the cloud people and hearing them address him as "Milord," Gray had no doubt about the truth of his current master's words.Furthermore,'Even though he said he would just pretend to be the royalty of the Cloud's Kingdom... I'm pretty sure that this man— he was indeed the king of these people!'There was a misunderstanding in Gray's mind that Daniel was, in fact, a royal figure.From that moment onward, the way Gray treated Leon changed. Instead of addressing him as sir or milord, he now referred to him as his majesty, fitting of his lord's status. Althou
Despite Gray's incredulity at what he was witnessing, both he and Leon found themselves on the cloud. People who appeared engrossed in their own activities halted their work and approached the duo, forming a crowd. Leading them was an elderly man who greeted Daniel as if they were familiar. "Milord, we have come as you called. Is there something the matter?" "Hey Anan, sorry to call you suddenly, but... I just wanted to ask you something. Can we talk for a moment?" "Sure. But that man..." "Ah, he's my servant. I'll leave him in the care of others for a moment. Can you guys show him around, perhaps?" "Sure, it's my joy to do so!" "We will do it for you, milord!" "Yeah, young man, please follow us!" While Gray was being led around by the cloud's inhabitants, Leon ventured to a secluded spot with Anan. "By the way, Anan... I don't recall you ever calling me 'milord' before. Why now?" "...That's right. At first, we didn't think we could use that title, as it's reserved for our ma
"Arghhh* RAN!!! Please help us!! De-demon!! A child watches as his village burns down. All around him, the air is filled with screams from the villagers. His hands clench tightly onto the body of his mother, who carries him while running. His father was left behind to protect them both. Although at first, his mother hesitated, for him, she ran. How long has it been? He didn't know. However, the only time his mother stops is when they no longer see the village in their sight. His mother leans down behind a tree, still tightly hugging him and patting him, telling him everything will be fine, that she will protect him. "Mother..." The small child utters those words unconsciously, trying to look up to see his mother's face. Thud* Suddenly, at that moment, his ears hear the sound of something falling near him. His eyes stop turning at his mother; instead, his head instinctively turns to look at what had fallen. 'What is that?' His head questions, looking at an unknown object l