Leon's face hardened. Though he closed his eyes and in pain, he could clearly feel something wet was dripping on his right hand right now.'the heck is this?? why is my hand suddenly wet...what the heck is Noxin doing??'As he thought that.Hic*He could hear someone cry silently. He then opens his eyes slightly.flinched*He flinched as he saw Noxin gripping his hand while shedding silent tears.'Why is a man crying and clutching my hand like this?'Despite the pain etched on Leon's face, inwardly, he regarded Noxin as if he had lost his sanity.'What on earth, man? Have you completely lost it? Let me go, dude... Let go!'Internally, he shouted for Noxin to release him, but his weakened hand proved powerless in escaping Noxin's grip.'ah... I'm dead... if someone wal-'Bang!!Just then, the door abruptly swung open.'ekk... ah 🙃... someone actually walked in.""'Son!'" "Brother!!!"Leon could vaguely deduce the identity of the incoming group based on how they addressed him, although
Startled*Noxin found himself frozen when he laid eyes on Duke Carl's expression."Reveal everything to me now," Duke Carl calmly demanded. However, Noxin couldn't ignore the coldness emanating from Duke Carl's face.Swallowed*He swallowed hard at the sight before him.After a brief moment of hesitation,Thud*Noxin knelt down, placing his hand on the ground. Duke Carl's expression hardened at Noxin's sudden action.With his head bowed, Noxin spoke,"End me, my lord!!! I have failed in my duty as Young Master Leon's knight!!!"Noxin's voice trembled, not out of fear, but due to the overwhelming guilt for falling short of his responsibilities.Luis strode briskly and scowled at the back, positioning himself quickly on Duke Carl's right side. His gaze darted back and forth between Noxin and his brother before settling on Leon. Purposefully, he ignored Noxin, who knelt nearby.Duke Carl clenched his lips in frustration.Leon, stealing a glance at Noxin, observed him kneeling like a guilt
'ughh... his face suddenly turns vicious...'Unbeknownst to Doc Phil, who frequently changes his expressions due to his wandering thoughts, Leon has been scrutinizing him for quite some time.'at first... it looks like frowning...then... it suddenly turns to that.'Leon gazes at Phil with a sense of disbelief.'what are you thinking really?? why the heck are you looking at me like that??'He shifts his gaze towards his parents, Duke Carl and Duchess Julia, who are currently in each other's company.'help me please...he looks like he's gonna kill me rather than heal me.'Leon implores with desperation in his eyes. Unfortunately, neither of his parents comprehends his plea.Misinterpreting the situation, Duchess Julia calmly reassures Leon as she notices him glancing in their direction, "Don't worry, Leon. You'll be fine after this."sigh*Leon inwardly sighed, realizing his mother had misconstrued his intentions.'Ah, if only I had the ability to use telepathy,' he thought with a hint o
"ughuughopuugghhughher"Leon tries to talk to Phil. But like always, it sounds rubbish.'shit... that's not what i want to say.'Leon look at Phil with a pleading look, he was hoping that the Doctor in front of him would understand him. But Phil frowned instead.His family members who saw him trying to say something also frowned. They couldn't understand any of his words.'like seriously... someone please translate for me.'Leon implored, shifting his gaze towards Luis.'.....'"I believe he's saying 'stop' and 'power.'"Stunned by Luis's statement,'Oh my goodness! He understands! This is incredible!'Leon stared at him in disbelief, maintaining a pained expression outwardly, yet internally, he was genuinely shocked.'Oh dear! Ladies and gentlemen, did you catch that?! He said it clearly! He understands what I'm conveying!'His mind buzzed with excitement. He never imagined finding someone who could truly comprehend him. Yet, here he was, none other than his little brother, Luis.'To
Leon gazes at them, comprehending the source of their anxiety. They are concerned about his well-being, and that's precisely why he desires to harness Phil's power.'I wish to alleviate the suffering immediately.'Phil's power is essential to Leon because he seeks to utilize it in gradually organizing the memories within his body. This way, he aims to exert control over the memories until they reach a state where it's acceptable to embrace them all at once.Even though it might still be painful after that moment, he believed it was sufficient. He was convinced that his soul could effortlessly assimilate the remaining memories.'I can now retrieve some of Leon's memories... not everything, but this marks a step toward complete memory absorption.'For now, let's set aside concerns about potential after-effects and instead focus on the promising future he envisions along this path."uugghhus uggghhhhrateughh""Employ it in moderation...he said."Luis once more conveys Leon's message.Leon
Phil turns his gaze towards Leon."Young master.... can we have a talk??"puzzled*Leon seems puzzled at Phil's serious expression.'what is it?? i don't have a good feeling about this.'Leon thus sighed as he blinks his eyes once."well...just the two of us???"He smiles slightly towards Phil as Phil nodded his head.Leon sit up from his lying position and nodded his head too."sorry father...can you and Luis please leave us alone for a moment???"Leon pleads as he looks into his father's eyes with a slight smile.Duke Carl ponders before answering."haaa...fine... just don't talk too long...we need to proceed with the investigation after this."flinched*Leon's flinched as he heard the words investigation.'hmm... they should not investigate this...what should i do??'Leon's heart thumped as his brain was processing this matter."Father....about that...i have a request..."Leon uttered as he bites his lips a little.His father frowned.'i got a feeling that he will ask me to stop th
'What an unlucky bastard'Leon stares at Luis with pitiful eyes. He really feels sorry for him because later on, if he left the house, Luis will need to be a Lord and at the same time, help the MC.'if i were him... i would be annoyed... i don't like people disturbing my life after all.'He smiles weakly at Luis while his expression still giving off a look of pity.Luis who realizes his brother's gaze stares back at him with a frowning expression.'why does he look at me like that?? is there something on my face??'Luis felt slightly anxious as he sees more of his brother's expression."haaa... you...why do you keep talking about leaving??"Duke Carl says in a whisper. He felt gloomy all of sudden because of Leon's honest remark.Luis who heard his father's comment quickly turn his head towards his father figure.He could understand his father feeling at this moment.They just pass a critical moment of Leon escaping his almost-dead situation, and yet, Leon's already talking about leav
"Young master...."Suddenly in those kinds of atmospheres where everything looks warm, Phil grabs both Leon's crossing hands. His eyes looked somewhat determined on something.Leon's frowning"i will do my best to save you!!"Phil finishes his sentence, and as soon as Leon hears it, he then looks at Phil with more frown than before.'what kind of bullshit did this doc was thinking???'As he thought that, he ended up looking at Phil with an utter disbelief expression.Phil still stares back at him with a determined look."Sir Phil... I'm fine...you don't necessarily need to do anything."Leon remarks to ensure Phil didn't do anything stupid that could annoy him.Phil's eyebrows both rise at those words"but young master.. your inside...ther-""huuu.."Phil flinched as Leon cut off his words.Leon's hand slips away from Phil's grasp. Phil watched as it slipped away."Snake Dragon...."Phil's expression frowning. His hand falls and grasps both his knee."i had that poison inside me ..."
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