Chapter 183: Lighthearted Conversation with Liliana and Interruptions
“So, that’s the story, Liliana,” Leon said in a light tone, closing his eyes and taking a sip of tea.
Across from him, Liliana sat frozen like a statue, her eyes wide with disbelief as she processed Leon’s story.
Leon slowly opened his eyes, looked at her, and let out a small sigh.
Initially, he couldn’t believe it either when he first heard it from Miranda, but despite his resistance, he had to accept it as the truth.
He did not disturb Liliana as she digested the information. Instead, he calmly waited, sipping his tea and eating grapes.
After five long minutes, Liliana snapped out of her reverie, closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then opened them again.
“I never expected there to be such a big secret…” Liliana muttered, looking at Leon with a complicated gaze.
From Leon’s story, she learned horrifying information she had never expected, not even in her worst nightmares.
She discovered the truth about the world-wide war between races that had brought the world to the brink of destruction, the arrival of the Evil God—a deity who had lost their divinity and was cast down to the world by the other gods—and the revelation about her ancestor, Amon Crimson.
As the first Emperor of the Demon Race, her ancestor, Amon Crimson, remained shrouded in mystery, with even she herself knowing little about him.
However, she never expected that her ancestor, Amon Crimson, was the wielder of the black sword Leon summoned last night—the Great Sword of Chaos, one of the two holy weapons bestowed by the gods to defeat the Evil God of that era.
Furthermore, there is another revelation that surprises her just as much—the identity of ‘The Fated One,’ destined to save the world, who is none other than Leon, the man sitting in front of her.
If these statements had originated from someone other than Leon, Liliana would have harbored doubts, making it difficult for her to readily believe them.
However, given that they were voiced by Leon, she found it easy to trust, knowing he never deceived her.
Snapping out of her reverie, Liliana reached for her teacup, taking a sip to soothe her still somewhat muddled mind.
After savoring her tea for a few moments, Liliana returned the cup to its saucer and met Leon’s gaze, posing the question, “Now that these truths have been laid bare, what are your intentions, Leon? And do you need my assistance?”
With the truth revealed, Liliana understood that her worldview and objectives would undergo a profound shift.
Previously, her primary aim had been to triumph in battles against the forces of heroes and humanity in the war of the era, leading the Demon Race towards unparalleled prosperity.
However, her priorities had now shifted entirely. Her foremost goal was to wholeheartedly support Leon in fulfilling his role as ‘the fated one,’ tasked with combating the evil god destined to bring about worldwide devastation in the future.
Naturally, this matter would need to be revisited with Leon, as it necessitated meticulous and flawless planning for execution.
In response to her inquiry, Leon simply offered a faint smile, his gaze gentle as he looked at her.
“For now, there’s nothing in particular that I need to do except to conclude this 7,000-year drama.” Leon’s voice softened as he remarked casually.
At the mention of ‘drama,’ Liliana’s expression soured instantly, and she shot Leon a disapproving look while crossing her arms in front of her imposing, huge breasts.
“Aren’t you trivializing the 7,000-year war between humanity and the Demon Race by calling it a drama, Leon?” Liliana inquired, her tone laden with dissatisfaction and annoyance, evident in her beautiful, charming face.
Equating a 7,000-year war with a mere drama felt like a direct insult not only to her but also to her ancestors, who had sacrificed their lives battling humanity’s heroes across the ages.
Although she understood that the 7,000-year war served as a ploy to deceive the evil god and recognized it as the intervention of her first ancestor, Amon Crimson, she couldn’t shake off the discomfort it stirred within her.
Upon noticing Liliana’s sullen expression, Leon swiftly comprehended his error, prompting him to extend his hand and gently caress her face.
“I’m sorry, Liliana; I didn’t mean it that way,” Leon apologized, his guilt evident in his expression.
Realizing the depth of Liliana’s hurt caused by his words, he felt a pang of shame for speaking without prior consideration.
Witnessing Leon’s genuine remorse, Liliana’s demeanor gradually softened, a gentle smile gracing her lips.
“It’s alright, Leon,” Liliana reassured softly, shaking her head—a gesture that instantly eased Leon’s troubled conscience.
If Liliana hadn’t forgiven him, he would’ve been utterly lost, but luckily, that wasn’t the scenario.
“Ahem! By the way, Liliana,” Leon coughed before smoothly changing the subject: “About last night, I was very curious about your conversation with Athena. Can you tell me about it?”
“My conversation with Athena?” Liliana raised one eyebrow, casually brushing off the topic. “There wasn’t anything remarkable. She just questioned our relationship, as she found it hard to believe my assertion that we’re husband and wife.”
“In addition, she asked about the rumors of your death spread by the Holy Empire of Elysium, and I provided her with the truth.”
Her explanation carried an air of nonchalance and tranquility, as if the topic didn’t hold much significance to her.
Leon nodded slightly upon hearing her explanation and pressed further: “Did she display any peculiar behavior or anything out of the ordinary?”
“Peculiar behavior?” Liliana looked at Leon with a furrowed brow, appearing puzzled by his inquiry.
“Yes, did she exhibit any unusual or suspicious behavior when questioning you about our relationship?” Leon inquired further, but Liliana’s confusion only deepened.
“Nothing of the sort. Her demeanor remained unchanged, and there were no signs of suspicion.” Liliana responded with a hint of uncertainty, recollecting the events of the previous night.
Leon sighed and leaned back, wearing a contemplative expression, piquing Liliana’s curiosity instantly.
“Is there something troubling you about it, Leon?” Liliana inquired with concern.
Glancing at her, Leon nodded slightly, adjusting his posture as he replied, “Well, I do have some concerns regarding Athena, but not because of any personal attachment. Rather, I’m wary of her.”
“As you know, during my visit to the Dragon Empire’s palace as a diplomat from the Holy Empire of Elysium, I was nearly raped by her, and at that time, I was completely caught off guard. However, my lack of awareness was not unwarranted, as Athena is exceptionally skilled at deception. Her acting prowess prevented me from recognizing the peculiarities and malevolent schemes she had in store for me.”
“Therefore, I’m concerned that she might already be aware of my true identity and was pretending to be ignorant last night.”
Leon couldn’t help but recall the incident at the Dragon Empire palace.
If he had to gauge Athena’s acting prowess on a scale from one to ten, he would rate her a hundred.
Even he, skilled at deceiving others, fell victim to Athena’s flawless trap.
Thankfully, he escaped; otherwise, he might have ended up with one more child from Athena, in addition to his three daughters with Liliana.
“Damn! Thankfully, I managed to escape back then!” Leon muttered to himself, shuddering with lingering horror.
Just the thought of Athena successfully attacking him and then, two years later, presenting him with a two-year-old girl with a plump red tail, innocent round golden eyes, shoulder-length reddish-black hair, and a face resembling his own while saying, “My dear Leon, this is our daughter,” sent chills down Leon’s spine, causing him to break out in a cold sweat!
Meanwhile, upon hearing Leon’s concern, Liliana couldn’t help but narrow her eyes in alertness.
She didn’t disregard Leon’s worries, fully aware that Athena, despite her elegant and charming appearance, harbored such deviant attitudes and behaviors.
Turning her gaze towards Leon, Liliana’s expression slowly softened as she reassured him, “Don’t worry, Leon. If that woman harbors any ill intentions towards you, I’ll protect you.”
As Leon heard her caring words, warmth flooded his heart.
Although he was confident in his strength to defeat Athena, he refrained from doing so due to her connection with the dragon ancestor. Hence, he would be greatly helped if it were Liliana who confronted Athena in the future.
“Thank you, Liliana,” Leon said gently.
“You’re welcome,” Liliana replied with a light tone, a faint smile gracing her lips.
The two exchanged smiles against the backdrop of the garden, bathed in the morning sun’s glow.
“By the way, Leon, I forgot to mention something.” Liliana gasped slightly, her hand moving to massage her forehead before she continued, “When you lost consciousness with your holy power raging last night, a mysterious white-haired middle-aged man with a blindfold covering both eyes appeared through the magic barrier I created.”
“He was so powerful and enigmatic that even I couldn’t move when I intended to fight him.”
Listening to this, Leon, mid-sip of his tea, instantly choked and coughed, wide-eyed as he stared at Liliana.
“A mysterious middle-aged man with white hair?” Leon asked in disbelief, setting down his cup.
“Yes,” Liliana nodded, ready to elaborate further, but their conversation was interrupted by the sudden arrival of a maid, who approached them with a bowed head.
“Forgive me for interrupting the conversation, Your Majesty the Demon Emperor and Your Majesty Leon,” the maid said nervously, causing Liliana’s brow to furrow slightly, though not with anger.
“Is there an urgent matter?” Liliana inquired in her usual cold and indifferent manner.
The maid nodded rapidly, her tone tense as she began to explain, “Your Majesty, the First Demon General, General Merlin, requests an audience with you.”
Upon hearing this, Liliana’s eyes narrowed instantly, a cold aura enveloping her.
“Merlin?”
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A/N: Ahem! I had a bit of business today, so I could only upload one chapter tonight.
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