Chapter 16: Leon’s Long-Term Plan
“No, it’s not the Holy Empire of Elysium; it’s the Holy Orthodox.”
Upon hearing her words, Leon widened his eyes, dumbfounded.
“Holy Orthodox?” he exclaimed in astonishment, as if he could hardly believe what he was hearing.
The Holy Orthodox stood as one of the two strongest powers of mankind, alongside the Elysium Holy Empire.
However, in contrast to the Elysium Holy Empire, which frequently raised the flag of war against the Demon race, the Holy Orthodox, on the other hand, rarely raised the flag of war for the Demon race.
Even the number of wars initiated by the Holy Orthodox against the Demon Race could be counted on one’s fingers.
So to speak, about 95% of the wars between the human race and the demon race were led by the Holy Empire of Elysium on the side of humanity.
Leon himself couldn’t comprehend the stark difference in approach between these two formidable powers.
But surely, there must be a reason why the Holy Orthodoxy has consistently maintained a passive stance compared to the Holy Empire of Elysium.
Liliana gave a small nod and responded, “Indeed, as I mentioned earlier, this is likely just a threat, and there’s no certainty of an actual war. Nevertheless, I must be prepared.”
Leon wholeheartedly agreed with her words and her strategy to remain vigilant.
As the reigning Demon Emperor, Liliana bore greater responsibilities than the three heroes of humanity, as she had to fulfill the dual role of leading the Demon race and managing her duties as an emperor in opposition to the three heroes.
The heroes, on the other hand, were solely concentrated on repelling the Demon Race’s invasion and leading the battles that ensued.
From this alone, it is evident how burdensome Liliana’s task is.
As a hero, Leon himself was genuinely impressed with her ability to handle everything so adeptly.
If he were in Liliana’s position, he would likely choose to retire as the Demon Emperor.
Immediately, he regarded Liliana with a better gaze and nodded.
“Alright, then leave the three little girls to me,” he said calmly, showing no hesitation.
Even if Liliana hadn’t requested it, he would still watch over and take care of his three little daughters.
Despite having just met Fiona and not yet encountered the other two little girls, he was confident that their attitudes toward him wouldn’t differ significantly from Fiona’s.
Upon hearing his agreement, Liliana felt a slight sense of relief, and her cold expression gradually softened.
“Alright, then I’ll leave it to you. By the way, if you find yourself bored, feel free to explore the palace. It’s just you, me, the three little girls, and some of my confidants here.” Liliana paused for a moment, then proceeded to convey all the information she wanted to share with Leon.
Although they were eternal enemies, Liliana didn’t wish to torment Leon or curtail his freedom.
After all, he was the father of her triplet daughters, and Liliana recognized that she would desperately need his assistance in caring for the three little girls.
So, the current relationship was a win-win, requiring them to set aside past resentments as the welfare of their three daughters took precedence.
This objective is also the reason she saved Leon—to provide her three little daughters with a father figure, despite that figure being her eternal enemy.
Upon hearing Liliana’s concession, Leon’s impression of her significantly improved.
“Well, thank you for all your arrangements,” Leon replied sincerely, a gentle smile gracing his face.
He understood that Liliana’s attentiveness stemmed from him being the father of their three daughters.
Yet, it was precisely because of this that he found it quite touching that the Demon Emperor, renowned for cruelty in every generation, could harbor such profound emotions.
His prejudice towards Liliana began to gradually shift.
“You’re welcome,” Liliana replied casually, glancing at the clock on the wall, indicating it was time for her to attend to her duties.
“Alright, I’ll go handle some matters first. I’ll instruct my personal maid to prepare breakfast, and you can approach her later for any necessities you may have.” Liliana glanced back at Leon and spoke casually before turning to leave, not waiting for a response from him.
Observing her alluring silhouette, slightly revealed by her simple dress, Leon could only release a small sigh.
“Hey~ This Demon Emperor is surprisingly considerate,” he said jokingly, reclining back on the bed with a mind filled with complex thoughts after hearing Liliana’s earlier explanation.
“Holy Orthodox, huh? Is Arshley beginning to make a move?” He wondered inwardly, curiosity piqued, and an image of an extraordinarily beautiful, goddess-like woman surfaced in his mind.
A woman who arguably held the most significant place in his life, she was also his childhood friend, whom he deeply cared for.
“Tsk! If she truly takes action, I’m certain the Demon army will be thrown into chaos, and Liliana will undoubtedly have a headache,” Leon murmured with a helpless sigh as he slowly stood up.
After all, he was well acquainted with her nature, and upon hearing the news that Velix would likely spread about his demise, it was evident that a significant war between the Demon race and the Holy Orthodox would ensue.
He wished to prevent this from happening, as he surmised that Velix must have orchestrated the situation to shift the Holy Orthodox from a passive to an active stance.
Thus, he needed to recover his strength promptly and thwart Velix and those who framed him from exploiting the circumstances.
Slowly, he settled back onto the bed, attempting to sense the holy power within his body.
After a while, frustration crossed his face as he failed to feel anything, prompting him to open his eyes once more.
“Damn it! I can’t sense my holy power at all,” Leon cursed in frustration, feeling deeply upset by this revelation.
He also realized that his connection with the holy sword was currently severed, rendering him no different from an ordinary person without the holy sword at the moment.
“It seems I have to cure the poison inside my body, and once that’s accomplished, I should be able to reconnect with the Zenith holy sword.” Leon gradually relaxed, contemplating various plans in his mind.
Although he was unaware of the nature of the poison in his body, he knew he had to investigate and research it to find an antidote.
There was no room for surrender in his vocabulary!
As he sank into contemplation, a sudden knock echoed on the door of his room, accompanied by the cold voice of an unfamiliar woman.
*Knock!*
“Your Majesty Leon, I have brought the food that Her Majesty the Demon Emperor ordered for you. May I come in?”
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A/N: Sorry my handsome readers! I’m a bit busy today and the bonus chapter will be uploaded tomorrow! Don’t worry and thank you!
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