However, Leon frowned when he noticed that something was different about this Medusa. In her eyes were small bright red gems, but in the middle of her eyes was a magically glowing oval stone.“What is this?” Leon asked as he stepped forward to further check the Medusa.At this time, the orange stone stood out, and Leon pried it away from the statue of Medusa within the shrine.Just then, he felt himself getting sucked into the marshes, as he felt a hissing sound coming from all around him:“In the mire where serpents hide, seek the scales where waters bind. Whisper secrets, truth as a guide, and the stone shall be your pride.”“Oh no, what is going on? I should not let myself get sucked into the marshes!” Leon tried his best to lift himself.But aside from getting away with his current situation, he needs to process the riddle in his mind; so he must get a grip, or else all his efforts will go to waste!Leon thrived harder to prevent him from falling into the rabbit hole. He comes bac
At last, Leon has gained 11 out of 12 stones that he has to acquire. After completing his task in the marshy realm, he immediately set out to return home again. He was so excited and worried simultaneously because the last time he left the cottage, he knew that he made Emily upset with him.“I hope everything is going well at home.” Leon sighed and he couldn’t help but get worried. Although, he knows that Emily is a smart woman. She will understand his situation eventually. The emotions were just high at that time since she was affected by her adopted daughter’s sickness too.Leon was surprised to see his teacher outside when he reached the cottage. Morrison looks so serious and exhausted, and when their eyes meet, Leon immediately knows that they have something to talk about.“How was your mission? Have you successfully collected the Snake Stone?” asked Morrison with a stern voice.Leon smiled and replied. “Yes, professor. I’m back with this good news so I hope you will be happy for
Emily screamed, and Leon jumped up quickly and dove towards the place where Sarah had disappeared.But even after he had searched the whole area around the pond, there was no sign of Sarah anywhere.“Did you find here?” Emily came to him and asked him with teary eyes. The woman was so afraid that her daughter might be missing but they were not able to know where to find her. She was still in a state of shock as they were just enjoying their picnic together a while ago and now the little girl was nowhere to be found all of a sudden.“Not yet, but I will do my best to find her. Don’t worry too much, okay?” Leon comforts her.He knows how vulnerable she can be when it comes to her adopted daughter, and it will also affect her mental stability Leon doesn’t want to let the anxiety ruin Emily’s way of thinking and decision-making.Leon tried to look for the little girl again hoping he could find her this time. Emily was also looking around, screaming her name but her voice had become hoars
Based on their faces, Morrison can assess that something must be wrong. “What happened? Is everything okay? And where is…” Professor Alpha asked worriedly.Just then, something clicked in his mind and he stared at Emily’s swollen eyes and Leon’s worried face again. Perhaps something bad happened to the little girl. That was what Morrison concluded in his mind but he wanted to wait for them to confirm it.And that was when Leon spoke up and said: “Sarah… she was kidnapped,” he informed him hoarsely and he seemed too weak to admit it.Hearing it, Morrison’s eyes widened as if his world turned upside down. Also, this announcement triggers a fresh set of tears from Emily.“Yes, you heard it right, mister. My daughter is missing and it was all because of me…” she started blaming herself again.Leon held her arms and he comforted her again. It was also hard for him to see the woman suffering but he can’t do anything to bring back the little girl since he also can’t find her anywhere.“Pleas
Saying this, Leon became furious within seconds. He wanted to go and face Lord Rosenberg as soon as possible before he hurt Sarah because if that happened, he would not forgive himself.He can endure all the sufferings brought by that old man but if he hurts Sarah or Emily, that is what he can’t allow to happen. He would rather take all the pain than see his loved ones suffer at his enemy's hands.“What should we do? I know how powerful Lord Rosenberg is and I can’t imagine what he can do to my poor little daughter,” said Emily in despair.It was not concealed in her knowledge how much power the Rosenberg family had not just in the city but the whole province. No one would dare to offend their family out of fear because they know how ruthless they are once you dare to fight against them.“Don’t worry, I will find a way and I will definitely get Sarah from that old man,” Leon promised the woman. But Emily is not satisfied with it because she knows that it can only bring danger to him.
Leon can see his point, but he can’t help himself from getting bothered by the situation. He is still worried about the little girl not just because she is Emily’s daughter but also because he already become closer to the child and he also doesn’t want to just wait and do nothing to bring her back home.“What do you want us to do? Wait for Sarah to come back here by herself? She was just a kid, how can she run away from those bad guys?” asked Leon in disbelief.He understands where Morrison is coming from but it is not right for them to do nothing while they are not sure whether the little girl is safe or suffering in Lord Rosenberg’s hand right now. The more they are taking time to save her the more the possibility of her getting hurt by the kidnappers.“Didn’t you hear what I say? Do you want Emily to be in danger too? What will you do if you got yourself in trouble too?” said Morrison, sounding a bit disappointed.He just doesn’t want them to act rashly which they will surely regre
Leon clenched his fist as his eyes sharpened. Morrison is doing his best to convince him but he is not willing to listen because all he wants to do is to save Sarah from Lord Rosenberg and bring her back to Emily.The more he sees the woman miserable because of her daughter’s absence, the more he is triggered to do everything just to bring back the little girl. Even that means disobeying his teacher who was trying to get on his way.“I know that I should not underestimate my enemy because Lord Rosenberg is a powerful man. However, I also know what I can do to protect the people who are important to me. Is that better than doing nothing and not trying at all?” asked Leon frustratedly.He was somehow insulted because of what his teacher was doing. It was like he was still a feeble man like he used to be who couldn’t do anything to protect his loved ones because he was not capable enough. Does it mean all his efforts and sacrifices in his training are not worth it? Are they useless beca
Morrison sighed and he wanted to tell some important things to Leon that he needs to know before he leaves. In that way, he will be prepared for what he is about to face at least.“It looks like you have made up your mind already and I cannot convince you to stay anymore. But before you leave, I want to tell you some important information about the situation you wanted to enter,” said Morrison with a serious face.“What is it, Professor? Please tell me, I’m all ears,” Leon replied. He was somehow relieved to know that his teacher wouldn’t get in his way anymore.He also doesn’t want to argue with Morrison just because they have opposite preferences on a certain matter. As much as possible, he wanted to have a harmonious relationship with him because he knew how much Morrison had helped him so far.He owes his life and also Emily and Sarah’s life to Morrison because if it weren’t for him, they would not reach the cottage where they had a safe and peaceful life away from the cruel and d