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.
The atmosphere in the meeting room was charged with tension. Despite the intense gaze exchanged between Carl and the King, the standoff concluded when the King sighed in resignation."Ha, then what about you? What are you going to do? Are you attempting to rebel in a time when our kingdom is in turmoil like this?" the King questioned."What are you implying, Your Majesty?""...""What does any of that have to do with me?"The attention of all the nobles immediately focused on Carl as soon as those words left his lips. Even the King regarded him with a frown."You—""I'm simply stating that I no longer have anything holding me back. It has nothing to do with that incident, right?"The King took a moment to pause, considering Carl's reasoning."...You're right.""Glad you understand, Your Majesty. Anyway, now that the matter is resolved, I will take my leave.""What— we still haven't discussed the incident yet.""I know. But I don't believe I need to be involved in this at the moment. Y
'Here I am, witnessing a family moment,' Zedd mused to himself, a faint smile attempting to mask the twinge of exclusion he experienced.Not wanting to dwell on it, Zedd decided to interject, "Well, it seems like I'm just part of the furniture in here."Leon, noticing Zedd's attempt to rejoin the discussion, grinned."Your royal highness, it seems like we've turned you into an invisible wall. I feel somewhat sorry," remarked Leon, making an effort to include him.However, for Zedd, who heard his words, a question lingered in his mind, 'Why do I feel insulted?'Leon's words appeared to mock him, yet Zedd had no way of confirming whether they held truth. So, all he could do was accept it as a jest."You really know how to joke around, sir.""Well, I try to make everyone comfortable. Isn't that right, Duke?""Yes, your majesty. Certainly, your joke is suitable for this moment."Taking those words as a signal, everyone then chuckled together. Leon's eyes glanced slightly at the duke, and
Leon couldn't believe the accusations being thrown his way, frustration simmered beneath his stoic facade. He took a deep breath before responding to the Duke's insinuations."Never in my life did I expect to be accused like this," Leon let out an exasperated laugh, its coldness palpable to the listener."Your majesty," Zedd interjected, sensing the tension rising in the room, "I assure you, we are not here to accuse you. We simply want to get to the bottom of this and uncover the truth. I've been trying to quell such rumors, but they seem to persist. I believe we need a decisive action to prove your innocence."Zedd spoke earnestly, trying to make LEon's understand.Leon clenched his fists, trying to maintain his composure.The Duke added, "Yes, your majesty. We understand it's unsettling to face accusations upon waking up. However, we had no choice. Some nobles, favoring the accusations against you, are amassing to search the kingdom for your aide. This is why we need your assistanc
In the following days, Leon was given time to recuperate. The King, Queen, and even their other child paid him visits. The investigation came to a standstill, with no conclusive results despite the involvement of many people. Both the Duke and Zedd came forward to provide explanations, addressing the rumors surrounding Leon.It appeared that a majority of people believed in Leon's innocence. While the rumors persisted, there was little action that could be taken without concrete proof. Hence, after spending a few days resting in the palace room, Leon was permitted to leave if he wished. Unsurprisingly, he chose to do so, having grown weary of being confined."Your Majesty, are you truly departing?" inquired Prince Raon, the youngest member of the royalty, at just five years old. With violet eyes resembling his mother's and orange hair like his father's, he initially seemed hesitant to approach Leon but gradually warmed up."I still have a kingdom to lead, my prince," Leon responded, o