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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
The chamberlain clenched his teeth, tightened his grip, and suddenly shouted, "You won't escape this!"Leon halted in his tracks, thinking, 'What's wrong with this guy?' as he retorted, "You mean you, right?""Y-you-""After all, you're the one who started all of this, and the one behind you."Leon crossed his arms, staring into the man's eyes. "This is just self-defense, that's all. Anyway, is this all you guys have?""Wha-""How do you expect to eliminate me with just a bunch of hooligans? You should have sent more. This is pathetic."Clicking his tongue, he glanced briefly at the masked individuals behind him before returning his focus to the chamberlain. His posture was so relaxed that it would irk anyone witnessing him in this situation.The chamberlain thought, 'You label them as mere hooligans!?' He looked at his group on the floor, bleeding. 'They are our specialized assassin group, and you call them hooligans!?'The more the chamberlain contemplated, the more a mix of depress
Leon observed the 'zombies' and then turned his attention to himself, feeling a slight discomfort at the thought of allowing those creatures' claws to touch him."Should I just h*rm myself?" he pondered, considering it a viable option to avoid the 'zombies' altogether."In that case, before that," Leon glanced at the chamberlain. After a considerable struggle, the chamberlain appeared to faint."I should try to keep him safe for now," Leon decided. With a leap into the sky, he bit the sword he held and, using that hand, opened the chamberlain's mouth to search for any means the chamberlain might use to commit suicide."It doesn't seem like he had one. Perhaps he was a more trusted servant to them than I thought."But why would they send such a person his way without adequate security?"Did you guys underestimate me?" Leon wondered, considering it a possibility.Leon snorted as he withdrew his hand from the guy's mouth. Using the same hand, he seized the man's face, removed the sword f
Leon opened his eyes, his determined gaze piercing through the misty blue aura that enveloped him. The zombies were closing in, their moans growing louder, Leon, however, remained unfazed."This wound should suffice. But, let's make it more believable," he muttered to himself.He staggered forward, the wounds on his body leaving a trail of blood as he moved. Although appearing severe, the wound was actually were already starting to heal slowly.A wry smile crept onto Leon's face as he assessed the situation. "Though this might hurt a little."huu*"Release...1% more"Once more, the bracelet adorning his wrist emitted a radiant glow.With measured composure, he entered a calm stride, abruptly blurring into motion. Uttering,"Celestial Might: First Form,"he continued his ballet among the zombie, tapping their shoulders with a grace that defied the groans around him. Although his movements seemed leisurely, in reality, they unfolded at a speed that rendered everything around him languid
Alex sprinted with unwavering determination toward the distant explosion that had caught his attention. Upon reaching the source, his eyes fixated on the figure of the young King, Leon, who staggered with blood-soaked sleepwear. Leon's pallid face and blood-stained lips revealed the severity of his condition."Daniel!"Despite Alex's urgent call, Leon remained oblivious, not sparing a glance in his direction. The gruesome aftermath of the battle unfolded behind Leon, but Alex remained indifferent to the destruction. The fate of the palace building held no significance; all that mattered was reaching the king as swiftly as possible.Beside his father, Zedd observed Leon with deep concern. Recalling his friend Luis' words after the banquet,-"Zedd, I entrust you with the king."-"What?"-"You heard the king, right? He's my brother, even if only for today. Take care of him for me. No, take care of him for my family. I trust you, okay?"-"Sigh, you really handed me a tough responsibility.