Leon crushed the knife in his hand, his eyes glowing bluish as he rose from his seat.Swoosh*Another knife materialized from his side. He deftly avoided it and seized the hand of the person wielding the blade."Hmm... now they have the audacity to appear in front of me?"Leon was astonished. The realization hit him that the assassin was no longer sneaking but boldly confronting him."Who the hell sent you, I wonder," he mused aloud, not expecting much of an answer from the captive person.Ugghh*The guy struggled, extracting more hidden knives from his clothes and swung them at Leon.Leon's expression turned stoic. He crushed the assassin's hand and captured the other one.Arghh*The assassin's scream echoed in the park."You shouldn't swing these around. It could really hurt someone," Leon remarked nonchalantly. The assassin fell to their knees, groaning, while Leon still held their wrist."Ah, don't worry too much, sir. I won't kill you. But..."He grinned, locking eyes with the as
Leon couldn't recall any instances where he had caused such a mishap, except for the event in the forest. "I've made sure to keep my face unrecognizable to them, ensuring that my identity remains unknown." Even in the woods before this, he made it a daily routine to ensure no hostile forces were spying on him. "So, if I were to conclude that they aren't involved and consider the timing of my departure from the witch's forest..." The challenges he faced and the bounty on his head seem to coincide with the time spent in the witch's forest. "Before that, there was nothing noteworthy happening, except after I left the witch's forest." Therefore, the issues that arose in his path might be linked to "Could it be because of the matters I tried to resolve about her? If so, then my initial thoughts would likely be correct." 'Those' peoples might be the ones who sent people after him. "Haaa... really... I tried to maintain peace." However, someone's behavior had infuriated him. "They
Whispers spread throughout the surroundings as peoples attempted to approach the Prince's entourage. However, Luis' icy demeanor emitted a forbidding aura, deterring anyone from getting too close. Wearing a contented smile, the Prince remarked, "Luis, I'm delighted you're here." "You're merely employing me as a buffer against them," Luis retorted. "Exactly, and it's proven quite useful." "Shall we face the consequences together?" "No—why would you suggest that?" "You know what I'm about to do." The two locked eyes, each conveying their unwavering resolve. Luis desires to feign a friendly demeanor to draw others near, intending to irritate Zedd. Conversely, Zedd wishes for Luis to maintain a cold exterior to repel unwanted attention. Observing both of them, Joshua shook his head and remarked, "I believe it's time for both of you to cease this. His Majesty is about to arrive." The two sighed in agreement, quickly nodding at Joshua before turning their attention to the door. *
While the entire crowd buzzes with excitement at the arrival of the young king, the servants move busily, arranging seats for the royalties and the audience in preparation for the award ceremony. Once that done, the royal couple and Leon gracefully descend the staircase, taking their designated seats at the front. Even the prince took a seat beside Leon. Subsequently, the crowd finally parts and takes their places on the provided chairs. Only after this entire process is completed does the King finally steps forward to make his speech. With the music fades to avoid disrupting him, an orb-like sound amplifier is placed in his hand. With his mischievous demeanor now absent, he begins to speak. "To begin with, it's truly a blessing for all of us to gather at this ceremony today." The remainder of his speech revolves around expressions of gratitude and reflections on the war, among other topics. The speech is notably shorter than usual, possibly indicating an intention to be considerat
In the room just before entering the banquet, Leon made a striking entrance that left the royal couple utterly stunned. It was only when Leon stood before them that they finally snapped out of their daze."Ah, thank you for gracing us with your presence, Your Majesty, the King of the Cloud's Kingdom. I'm Alex Benjamin, the king of this Kingdom, and beside me is my wife, Queen Bilqis Benjamin."Alex extended his hand to the young king, while the queen nodded her head slightly. Leon took his hand and replied, "No, it's me who should be grateful that you both accepted my whimsical message and allowed me to come here, Your Majesty. It's nice to meet both of you. I'm Daniel Ermir, please call me Daniel."His head nodded in a bow towards the queen before Alex spoke, "No, it's okay, Daniel. In fact, we're grateful that you've reached out to us. It's truly nice to meet you here as well. Please have a seat. I think it's better for us to talk while sitting."The three of them shared warm smiles
Leon swiftly grew bored at the banquet. He wasn't the type to enjoy such gatherings, and the absence of his target only heightened his sense of ennui. 'Should I approach them?' he pondered. Contemplating being amicable with those connected to his target, he hesitated. However, the congregation of unsavory individuals in one place dissuaded him. 'Moreover, if I approach them, they'll likely conceal their nefarious side from me.' Opting for a different strategy, he heightened his auditory senses, focusing on their conversations. Many topics circulated within the group, but most seemed trivial to Leon. However, one snippet grabbed his attention: -"Our next meeting is at the usual place. Do not forget to come." -"Yes, sir." -"Yes." These words emanated from a member of the group with a noticeably higher status, capturing Leon's interest. 'One of the five dukedoms...' Sheryl Hillary, a formidable woman in her late 70s, had formerly served as a military strategist but retired due t
As Duke and Duchess Fronti settled into their seats, Leon studied their expressions. The air seemed charged with a mixture of tension and curiosity. Sensing the unspoken words hanging in the atmosphere, Leon decided to break the silence."I assume there's a reason for both of you seeking an audience with me," Leon said, his gaze shifting between the couple.The couples thought,'we just want to make sure who you are.'They both had somehow reach the same conclusion that perhaps the king before them are their son. However there's also a doubt.'My son disappeared before my eyes.''If we consider the circumstances, he should have died.'However, the young man in front of him definitely give off the same vibes as their son and this is really confusing them. 'At first, we didn't intend to confront him.'Believing that they could no longer play the role of eternal protectors for their son, they reluctantly accepted the situation and initially chose to let the matter go.However, a lingeri
Somewhere after the banquet concluded,A swift-moving shadow blended with the darkness. It was Gray, tasked by Leon to clandestinely observe someone.Infiltrating the mansion, he navigated cautiously, skillfully avoiding vigilant guards.Tch 'There are so many of them. Is it really possible for me to pull this off?'Gray harbored doubts about the feasibility of his mission, considering the heavily guarded nature of the location. Even gaining entry earlier had been a stroke of luck.'But I still need to try.'Driven by Leon's orders, he pressed on, acknowledging the challenge. He continued stealthily until he reached the target's bedroom, where he began searching for an optimal vantage point for espionage.However, due to the presence of surrounding guards, his attempt proved futile.'I should incapacitate one of them.'Consequently, he devised a plan to locate a lone guard and subdue them. However,'Not them.'The majority of guards appeared to operate in pairs, heightening the challe