Chapter 275: Chapter272-Leslie’s Rage
As Owen entered the capital amidst the dazzling display of flowers and fireworks, the entire city seemed to boil over in excitement. The jubilant cheers almost drowned out the sound of the fireworks’ explosions.
“Owen, Leslie’s mood isn’t great. You’d better coax her a bit later,” Duke Charles walked up to Owen, his expression serious.
Although Leslie had always been calm and collected, she had placed great importance on the wedding preparations. But not long ago, he noticed a distinct chill on Leslie’s face.
Even when he excitedly informed her that Owen had returned, she showed very little reaction.
His instincts told him that Leslie was definitely angry at Owen.
Owen blinked in surprise. Leslie was angry?
There was still some time left before the seventh day she had set. Why would she be angry?
Could it be because of the Archdemon?
But he was forcibly taken by the Archdemon; there was no choice in the matter. Leslie should be able to understand that.
Though he wasn’t entirely sure what the issue was, Owen nodded. Before coming here, he had prepared a small gift for Leslie.
So, Owen straightened his robe and then stepped directly into the small courtyard where he had first met Leslie.
The scene in the courtyard had undergone a complete transformation. Red lanterns were hung everywhere, the ground was covered with a red carpet, and countless flowers were scattered over it, creating a festive atmosphere.
Beneath the towering tree, Leslie sat quietly at the stone table, dressed in a blue gown, looking gentle and serene.
But upon seeing her face, Owen could clearly sense the faint chill radiating from her, as if she were suppressing an inner fury.
Owen quickly stepped forward and embraced Leslie in a big hug.
However, Leslie extended a hand and pressed it against Owen’s chest. Her eyes glinted with coldness as she spoke:
“Raina is pregnant!”
Owen froze on the spot at her words.
How could this be?!
That one reckless moment with Raina had been under the influence of an aphrodisiac beast potion.
But both he and Raina were high-level mages. How could it have happened from just one time?
The higher the rank of a mage, the higher their life essence. At the god-tier, a mage’s essence undergoes a qualitative change!
Conceiving a child becomes incredibly difficult!
Moreover, Raina had a split personality and would never have wanted to keep the child.
How could she be pregnant?
And how did Leslie find out all of a sudden?
No wonder Leslie was in such a bad mood.
Owen quickly began to explain the situation between him and Raina.
“This matter is indeed my fault…”
Owen sincerely looked into Leslie’s eyes and earnestly apologized.
But before he could finish, Leslie raised her hand to stop him from speaking further.
“I already know the whole story. You didn’t hide anything from me, so I’ll consider this matter over. But from now on, you can’t have any more contact with her.”
Leslie stared straight into Owen’s eyes.
Owen nodded. “It really was an accident. Now, the only person I love is you!”
With that, he once again pulled Leslie into his arms.
This time, Leslie didn’t resist.
The faint fragrance unique to a woman mingled with her cold aura, enveloping Owen, making him want to meld her completely into his embrace.
Being held against Owen’s strong and powerful chest, Leslie finally allowed the tension within her to dissipate.
She curled up like a cat, comfortably nestling in Owen’s arms.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if things could just stay like this?
To be with the person she loved, with nothing to worry about and nothing to do, just staying like this until the end of time…
Feeling the softening emotions of the woman in his arms, Owen leaned in and kissed her red lips.
Their lips touched softly, her lips sweet with a faint fragrance, and Owen’s entire being seemed to be sinking into a sea of warmth.
Meanwhile, high above the Duke’s mansion, Rachel and Madelyn stood on Seraphina’s back, each of them carrying a trace of bloody aura.
They had just returned from the Kyrik front, where they had slain the Kyrik princess, the three great ghost generals, and destroyed Kyrik’s elite army.
Kyrik had been annihilated!
They hadn’t expected that upon returning, they would witness Owen and Leslie lost in an impassioned kiss.
“Who would have thought that deep down, sister was so fiery…”
“Mr. Owen and Miss Leslie are truly a match made in heaven. They look so harmonious together.”
Rachel’s eyes gleamed with admiration and a hint of envy.
Though Seraphina couldn’t speak, her intelligence was high. She giggled happily, feeling like they had gained another close family member.
As they watched, entranced, a wave of extreme cold suddenly froze them in midair, turning them into three statues of ice.
The next moment, they were pulled uncontrollably into the courtyard and appeared before Leslie.
Leslie was sitting calmly at the stone table, sipping a cup of tea. She waved her hand, dispelling the chill around them.
“Sister!”
“Miss Leslie!”
“Roar~”
Madelyn, Rachel, and Seraphina didn’t dare meet Leslie’s gaze, feeling an instinctive fear towards her.
“We didn’t see anything! We’re just here to report the news about Kyrik!” Madelyn earnestly defended herself.
“Oh? You’ve destroyed Kyrik’s army?” Leslie looked at them calmly, as if she had everything under control.
Madelyn proudly puffed out her chest. “Sister, you don’t know! The three of us were unstoppable! Kyrik’s army was no more than a pile of rubble, not worth mentioning. From now on, Kyrik is just another piece of the Azure Kingdom, and this is a gift for you from brother-in-law.”
Leslie glanced at Rachel and Seraphina. Their growth was astonishing, having advanced an entire tier compared to before. A rich aura of life flowed within them, making them seem extraordinary.
Kyrik’s army falling to them was only natural.
Compared to them, Madelyn’s improvement was smaller, and her role in defeating Kyrik’s main force should have been the least.
But Leslie didn’t mind. She turned to look at Owen.
“This gift is very much to my liking.”
Kyrik had plagued the Azure Kingdom for years. The kingdom’s constant concessions had turned its borders into a living hell.
Now, on the eve of their wedding, she was genuinely pleased to have squashed this troublesome pest.
Moreover, the destruction of Kyrik’s army would serve as a warning to other restless factions, deterring them from acting recklessly.
Leslie didn’t want to see a bloodbath at her own wedding!
She narrowed her eyes and looked at Madelyn, Rachel, and Seraphina.
“You’ve been delivering gifts with Owen all this way. It must have been tiring. Stay here and rest well. Also, help me prepare for tomorrow’s wedding.”
They exchanged glances and nodded furiously. After all, they had been caught spying on her by mistake, though unintentionally.
…
After Leslie officially confirmed that the wedding would be held tomorrow, the Azure Kingdom experienced unprecedented excitement and prosperity.
In contrast to the lively atmosphere of the capital, the Demon Abyss was eerily quiet.
In the midst of the life-filled mist, the Archdemon had stabilized completely and her lost lifespan had been restored.
At the same time, an even more terrifying aura surged from her, shaking the entire Demon Abyss.
All the mana within the Demon Abyss began converging toward her location.
“Did she succeed in breaking through?”
Not far from the Archdemon, Elysia felt a terrifying shockwave sweep past, and despite her God King-level strength, she was instantly blown away, unable to resist.
“Celestial god!”
“My sister has actually broken through to the celestial god-tier!”
The next moment, staring at the celestial god’s halo appearing behind the Archdemon’s head, Elysia was so shocked she could barely speak.
She hadn’t expected that not only had her sister restored her lost lifespan, but she had also crossed an entire tier, truly stepping into the legendary celestial god realm!
“What exactly happened between Sister and Owen earlier?”
Elysia was even more confused. After all, her sister had been trapped in an Inner Demon Trial. Forget breaking through—surviving had seemed uncertain!
But now, she was a celestial god!
The commotion from the Archdemon’s breakthrough quickly drew the attention of the God of War and the Lord of Stars.
“A celestial god-tier powerhouse has emerged. The Millennial Cataclysm is approaching faster than expected!”
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