Leon carefully carried the unconscious rooster back into the hut and gently placed it inside with the chicks. Afterward, he made his way to the cliff behind his dwelling. Seated there, he gazed out at the vast expanse of the ocean and then retrieved a ring from his pocket. His eyes fixed on the ring briefly before he averted his gaze, idly fiddling with it.In a soft, almost hesitant tone, he murmured, "You know, Nia..." He paused, his lips forming the words with care, "You asked me why I didn't tell you sooner, didn't you?"His gaze ascends to the sky, fixating on the drifting clouds, as his mind becomes entangled in thoughts and memories from the past two years.During that period, Leon's habitual morning routine involved waking up early, and a consistent part of it was going to the back of his hut, drawing water from the nearby well, and using it for his morning ablutions.However, ever since the first night he spent in that forest, there was an additional recurring element to this
While Luis remained visibly bewildered, Joshua, who had been observing from the background, finally stepped forward to mediate and defuse the tense situation. "Sir, please, lower your sword," he urged, keeping his hand on his hilt but refraining from drawing his weapon. "We didn't mean to provoke you. He simply confused you with someone else."Leon regarded Joshua with a blend of irritation and curiosity, gradually relenting and lowering his sword, though not without reluctance. His acted in this situation was truly remarkable.'I should receive an award for this,' Leon thought humorously.The knights maintained their vigilant stances but refrained from launching an attack. Luis, now regaining some composure, apologized, saying, "I apologize, sir. Something about you seemed familiar, which led to my confusion with my late brother."Leon's expression softened for a moment as he scrutinized Luis carefully. "I don't recall having a younger brother," he said, his tone less harsh than befo
Several days had passed since that fateful day, and Leon's daily routine had, for the most part, remained unchanged. However, if there were any notable differences to point out..."Hey, everyone... it's time to eat," Leon called out. He now had 'kids' to take care of, including their father."Hey, Tam, what are you up to? Come over here," he said, and the rooster swiftly responded, hurrying toward Leon upon hearing his name."You've done a great job looking after your little ones, huh?" Leon patted the rooster as a reward for caring for the chicks while he was away. "Though, in the first place, it should've been your responsibility." he added. Then, he turned his attention to the chicks."You're all growing up fast. Enjoy your meal, okay?"With that, he left the chickens and proceeded to the front gate."What's going on?" he inquired of his surroundings."It's been a few days, and now you've come. What's the reason?"His days had been relatively peaceful recently, but today seemed to
A few more weeks passed after the will had been conveyed to the four beasts. During this period, Leon made rounds in the forest to ensure the beasts were fulfilling their duties. However, Luis and Joshua no longer visited him after that one occasion. Leon believed this marked the perfect beginning of his peaceful days.But then, on that unexpected day, he found himself baffled, wondering, 'haa... just why did this happened?'As Leon looked around, three men were casually eating, while he was left in confusion.To understand why this occurred, we need to rewind to the time when Leon had just arrived in town to gather his supplies. As he strolled through the market, engaged in some price negotiations, he casually remarked, "This looks good too."Taking a bite of the pear in his hand that he had pay, he was startled when a sudden voice reached his ears."Oh..."He thus casually glanced back to determine if it was directed at him."Oohhh!!!"That's when he noticed three men dressed in com
Leon sprinted through the forest, extending his aura across its expanse, as he cried out to the four beast of the woods, "Make haste to my dwelling!" Upon his return home, he swiftly entered his hut and gathered his belongings, thinking, 'I must depart from this place without delay.' The circumstances he had hoped to avoid had come to pass. Rather than remaining in the same location and potentially encountering those individuals again, Leon chose to depart. "Tam, gather your offspring," he instructed. While packing, he communicated telepathically with the rooster outside. As his belongings isn't that many, he quickly completing his preparations before exiting the hut. He then headed towards the back, where the graves lay. He took a moment to gaze at the graves and remarked, "I shall now take my leave, and there's a chance I won't return to this place." His eyes then shifted to the horizon, tracing the clouds above. "Though I won't depart without taking care of 'that' first." With
Approaching the altar, Leon's attention was drawn to intricate carvings etched into the material resembling clouds. These engravings depicted various scenes and symbols, some of which possibly conveyed the stories and legends associated with the Cloud Kingdom. "This is quite intriguing," Leon muttered to himself as he carefully examined the carvings. He continued to trace their details when his eyes fell upon an object resembling a book positioned at the center of what appeared to be a door within the carvings. This book was unlike any other he had encountered. Its cover was crafted from cloud-like material, and its pages displayed intricate, ever-shifting patterns. His curiosity overwhelmed him, prompting him to reach out and take hold of the book. Upon contact, he felt a surge of energy coursing through him, and the book opened by itself. The pages emitted a brilliant light that temporarily blinded him, and simultaneously, a rush of memories flooded his mind. Unconsciously, he clos
While the tale of Leon's legend circulated within the Daracula Forest, Leon, on the other hand, was met with a quizzical reception from the inhabitants of Cloud Kingdom. As two people in front of many residents stepped forward, Leon followed suit, and they converged at the center. Among the two, an elderly man warmly greeted Leon, saying, "It's a pleasure to see you, young man. Welcome to the Cloud Kingdom." Leon replied, "Ah, yes. Nice to meet you too." A younger man standing next to the elder clicked his tongue and remarked, "Tch, why would you greet him that way, old man? Isn't it obvious that this guy has come to cause trouble?" In response, the elder scolded him by landing a staff on the younger man's head, saying, "Just keep quiet, Izekel. You ignorant brat!" Turning his attention back to Leon, the elderly man apologized, "Right, sorry about this, young man. But... It's been a while since our slumber, and it seems you're the one who woke us up." Murmurs rippled through the
Zedd's expression soured as he realized that Luis could still pull pranks on him in this situation. He turned away, choosing to focus on the ongoing fight instead. After a while, they managed to escape the chaos and reached Daniel's hut, catching their breath. Among them, Luis, looking much better, quickly scanned their surroundings."Hmm?"Luis spoke quietly to himself, searching inside the hut. The others perked up, wondering why Luis appeared frantic."What's wrong?""What's going on?"Before Luis finally emerged from the hut and began shouting,"Daniel is gone!"Only then did the others comprehend his words."No way...""Ah..."They quickly searched their surroundings, looking for any trace or sign of human presence. Despite their efforts, there was no clue of Daniel's whereabouts."It seem he's been gone for a few days now.""Since our last meeting?""I think so," Joshua replied."Tch, we're too late."The crown prince clicked his tongue, disappointed by their futile effort."Is