Chapter 226: Questions Without Answers
“A blindfold covering his eyes!? Could it be… him?”
Leon’s eyes widened slightly, his shock evident on his handsome face.
When thinking about a white-haired man with a white blindfold covering both eyes, his mind inevitably drifted to the mysterious middle-aged man he had encountered earlier in the Hall of Glory.
That man was a profound enigma and the only one who had genuinely made him feel threatened.
Even if his strength as a hero hadn’t been diminished by the devouring poison, he knew he still wouldn’t be able to defeat him.
Furthermore, the middle-aged man possessed a chilling ability to uncover both his identity and the devouring poison inside him with a single glance, leaving Leon feeling utterly exposed and vulnerable.
Quickly regaining his composure, Leon took a deep breath to suppress his astonishment, then turned his attention back to Charlotte, Iris, and Stella.
“Did any of you also see the white-haired, middle-aged man?” Leon asked.
The three exchanged glances before shaking their heads and turning their gaze back to Leon.
“We didn’t see him in person because he erased our memories, Daddy,” Charlotte said with a pout.
Leon’s eyes widened slightly in surprise upon hearing her words.
“Erased your memories? Why would he do that?” Leon inquired, his tone filled with doubt.
“We don’t understand either, Daddy,” Iris replied nonchalantly. “All we remember is being disturbed by those three burly demons. After that, it’s like everything went blank.”
Leon’s frown deepened as he processed their words, leaving him even more perplexed about the middle-aged man’s intentions.
“Leon, this situation seems more complicated than we thought.”
Liliana, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke with a serious expression on her beautiful but icy face.
“Did you discover something, Liliana?” Leon asked, turning to her with a look of curiosity.
Liliana gave a small nod, her eyes narrowing as she explained, “I just contacted the shadow squad I assigned to guard them and inquired about the incident. They responded that they knew nothing about it.”
“They don’t know about it? How is that possible?” Leon inquired, his expression a mix of surprise and confusion.
A few days earlier, Liliana had told him about the shadow squad, her personal force renowned for their strength, which was said to rival that of an archdemon when united.
Although he had never met them in person, he had no doubt about their strength.
After all, an archdemon was an incredibly powerful demon, with strength only one level below that of a demon emperor.
Thus, it was clear just how formidable Liliana’s shadow squad must be.
Still maintaining a serious expression, Liliana bit her lower lip and continued, “The shadow squad explained that when Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, and Stella were being disturbed by the three burly demons, they were about to intervene. However, they were suddenly restrained and trapped in a dark, silent space, which rendered them completely unable to help.”
“They also noted that the dark space was so strange and mysterious that it felt like they had been trapped for hours. However, when they finally emerged, only a second had passed in the real world, which made no sense.”
After finishing her explanation, Liliana let out a small sigh, her expression reflecting her complex feelings.
Having encountered that middle-aged man herself, she knew firsthand how formidable he was. Even her high-level magic had proven ineffective against him, which had been a significant blow to her pride.
Meanwhile, Leon, absorbing Liliana’s story, took a deep breath and swallowed, visibly unsettled.
‘Damn! A space capable of time dilation? Is he really a god, as I suspected earlier?’ Leon muttered to himself.
The dark space that had confined Liliana’s shadow squad clearly involved a technique utilizing two of the most powerful elements in existence—space and time. These were among the most mysterious and difficult elements to master, even for him.
Given this, Leon’s suspicion that the middle-aged man might be a god only grew stronger.
Shaking himself out of his thoughts, Leon turned to Liliana and asked, “Does your shadow squad have any additional information?”
Liliana shook her head with a small sigh and replied, “Nothing else.”
After a brief pause, she added nonchalantly, “But I have some information.”
Leon was slightly taken aback but said nothing, waiting patiently.
Liliana closed her eyes briefly before opening them and fixing Leon with a serious gaze. “Leon, do you recall what I mentioned this morning about encountering the white-haired middle-aged man last night?”
Leon raised an eyebrow and nodded. “Of course I remember.”
At the time, Liliana had mentioned meeting the middle-aged man and planned to tell him more about it. However, Merlin’s sudden arrival had cut her off, leaving Leon somewhat irritated with Merlin.
“Actually, Leon, I fought with him back then,” Liliana said casually, surprising Leon.
“You fought with him? Are you serious?” Leon asked, his face expressing disbelief.
“Yes, I’m serious. However, I was defeated,” Liliana replied with a resigned look. “In fact, it might not even be called a defeat since I couldn’t land a single blow on him.”
Liliana then detailed her encounter with the middle-aged man, explaining every aspect of their meeting.
She also conveyed the message the middle-aged man had instructed her to pass on, leaving Leon utterly astonished.
Meanwhile, Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, and Stella, who had been listening in silence, widened their eyes in surprise and exchanged puzzled glances.
After a while, Liliana concluded her story and looked at Leon, who was visibly astonished.
“So, this man knew about Charlotte, Iris, and Fiona and told you to watch over them because their future will be fraught with challenges?” Leon inquired, his astonished gaze shifting between the three girls before settling back on Liliana.
Liliana nodded slightly, letting out a small sigh as she looked at the girls. “Yes, that’s what he said. But I couldn’t grasp the meaning behind his reference to a ‘difficult future’ at all.”
Given that they were her daughters, their future should have been assured—at least while she was still in this world.
So what did the middle-aged man mean? Was his warning about a future linked to the “Evil God,” Leon’s future adversary?
No matter how hard Liliana tried to make sense of it, she was left with more questions than answers.
Leon, equally perplexed, let out a small sigh.
Gently rubbing Liliana’s back, Leon spoke soothingly, “For now, we don’t need to dwell on such heavy matters. I’m unsure of the middle-aged man’s true intentions, but he doesn’t seem to harbor any malicious intent towards us or our daughters.”
Liliana nodded in agreement and replied, “You’re right, Leon.”
Leon offered a warm smile and then turned his gaze to Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, and Stella.
“Girls, could you please lend me your necklaces for a moment?” Leon asked gently.
Upon hearing this, Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, and Stella nodded in unison and replied with smiles, “Of course!”
They then carefully removed their necklaces and handed them to Leon.
As Leon examined the necklaces, he couldn’t help but be amazed by their beauty.
“What exquisite necklaces!” Leon praised inwardly.
In the past, he had often accompanied Arshley and Luna on jewelry shopping trips in the Holy Orthodox Capital, which had provided him with a keen appreciation for such items.
Based on his observations, the necklaces were truly beautiful, displaying a sense of simplicity and elegance while exuding a luxurious feel without the ostentation typical of market jewelry.
Shifting his gaze from the necklaces, Leon looked at the four girls and asked, “Did the white-haired uncle leave any message regarding these necklaces?”
He suspected that these necklaces might not be ordinary, considering the mysterious and powerful nature of the white-haired middle-aged man.
Upon hearing the question, Stella, who had been silent until now, quickly responded, “Uncle Leon, Fiona said we must keep these necklaces on because they have a protective function.”
“Protective function?” Leon asked, surprised, before shifting his gaze to Fiona. “Is that true, Fiona?”
“Yes, Daddy!” Fiona replied with a serious expression on her round, adorable face. “The white-haired uncle said we shouldn’t take them off because they protect us.”
“Hmm…” Leon narrowed his eyes and scrutinized the necklaces, attempting to uncover their hidden secrets.
After a moment of examination, however, he found nothing unusual and let out a small sigh.
‘Even with my current strength, I can’t see anything,’ Leon thought, feeling a bit helpless.
This experience highlighted the significant power gap between himself and the middle-aged man.
Noticing Leon’s expression, Liliana glanced at the necklaces and said softly, “Let me give it a try.”
“Alright,” Leon agreed, handing the necklaces to Liliana.
Liliana used her demon eyes to examine them, but her results were just as inconclusive as Leon’s, leaving her with a frustrated sigh.
“I can’t see anything either,” Liliana said, her irritation evident, causing Leon to chuckle softly.
Leon took the necklace from her, gently rubbed her head, and said soothingly, “We’ll investigate further later. Perhaps we’ll uncover the mystery eventually.”
Liliana didn’t respond, merely nodding with a sulky expression.
Leon then returned the necklaces to Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, and Stella, instructing, “You must keep these necklaces on at all times and never take them off, okay?”
Even though he didn’t fully understand the middle-aged man’s intentions, Leon felt there was no harm in following his instructions.
The four little girls nodded with bright smiles.
“Um! Alright!”
Leon smiled faintly and then turned his attention to Stella.
“By the way, Stella, I’m sorry I forgot to introduce my wife,” Leon said gently, gesturing toward Liliana. “This is my wife, Liliana Crimson.”
Upon hearing the introduction, Stella’s nervousness gave way to shock, and her eyes widened in disbelief.
“Uncle Leon, did you just say Liliana Crimson!?”
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