Chapter 247: Luna’s Selfishness and News From Miranda
“What are you saying? You’ve located Leon?”
Luna’s eyes widened in disbelief, her stunning face showing her shock.
Her inability to locate Leon over the past few days had caused her significant distress and made it difficult for her to sleep.
However, the unexpected announcement from the Celestial Frost Holy Bow that it had located Leon left her profoundly shocked and incredulous.
*Buzz!*
The Celestial Frost Holy Bow emitted a blue light once again, seemingly in response to Luna’s question, causing her disbelieving expression to gradually shift to one of joy.
With hasty movements, she jumped up from the bed and gazed excitedly at the Celestial Frost Holy Bow as she asked, “Where is Leon right now? Tell me quickly!”
Since the Holy Empire of Elysium declared Leon dead, she had missed him deeply and longed to be reunited with him.
This longing felt like chains binding her, and she was desperate to break free from them.
*Buzz!*
The Celestial Frost Holy Bow swirled around her, emitting an intensely bright blue light that left Luna momentarily stunned.
“You’re saying Leon isn’t nearby but over a thousand kilometers away?” Luna asked, her brow creased with concern.
A thousand kilometers was an immense distance—about a day and a half of travel on the fastest horse.
Even with her hero power, traveling non-stop would likely take over a day.
With the war scheduled to start in two days, she would have insufficient time to make the journey and return.
Additionally, she wasn’t sure if Leon would still be in the same location by the time she arrived.
Luna bit her lower lip, her expression clouded with concern as she weighed the decision of whether to search for Leon.
After fifteen minutes of internal struggle, she finally composed herself, taking a deep breath as her expression shifted to one of determination.
“I have to go!” Luna stated it with determination.
Though she knew her decision was selfish and would likely jeopardize humanity’s forces, her longing for Leon had made her disregard everything else.
Even if it meant risking a defeat for humanity, meeting Leon was worth it to her.
Without delay, Luna got off the bed and changed into the battle attire she had worn during the recent conflict with the demon troops.
She then grabbed her small magical bag, which could hold many supplies and essentials, and fastened it around her slender waist.
Once she had everything in order, Luna nodded in satisfaction, picked up the Celestial Frost Holy Bow, and walked out of the tent.
However, as she took a few steps outside, the Celestial Frost Holy Bow in her hand suddenly emitted a blinding blue light.
The light lingered for a moment before fading, causing Luna’s enthusiastic movements to abruptly stop. Her once-vibrant expression turned as pale as a corpse.
“What did you say? You’ve lost track of Leon’s whereabouts?”
…
Meanwhile…
“Tsk tsk! It looks like I may have gone a bit overboard with you all, huh?”
In the vast, endless desert, Leon sat with one leg draped over a heap of monster corpses, their bodies split open and black blood staining the ground.
Such a grisly scene would naturally instill fear in anyone who witnessed it, but Leon, sitting amidst the carnage, appeared calm and relaxed, as if completely unfazed by the sight.
“Hah~ Don’t blame me for the mess,” Leon said with a touch of helplessness. “Blame yourselves for provoking me in the first place.”
Initially, Leon hadn’t intended to fight these monsters, as he wanted to return to the palace quickly. However, their murderous intent was something he couldn’t ignore.
With a resigned sigh, Leon stood up and jumped down from the pile of corpses.
He brushed the dust off his white robes from the recent battle, then smiled slightly and murmured, “Alright, let’s go.”
He couldn’t bear to spend any more time in such a desolate and arid place. After all, being with his three daughters and Stella was far more valuable and fulfilling than staying in this endless desert.
Just as he took a few steps forward, a very familiar woman voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
“Master! Can you hear me?”
Upon hearing the voice, Leon’s footsteps came to an abrupt halt, his expression turning to one of astonishment.
“Miranda? Is that you?” “Miranda? Is that really you?” Leon inquired, a trace of skepticism in his voice.
“Yes, it’s me, master,” Miranda replied softly, reassuring Leon that he hadn’t misheard and bringing a sigh of relief from him.
However, his expression quickly shifted to annoyance and frustration as he narrowed his eyes and asked, “Miranda, where have you been these past few days? Why have you been unreachable? I’ve been really worried about you.”
Miranda’s absence had caused him considerable anxiety, as he worried she might have overexerted herself in her efforts to resolve the issue of his lost contact with the Holy Sword Zenith.
While he appreciated Miranda’s dedication, he was equally concerned about her well-being and didn’t want her to overextend herself.
Sensing the concern in Leon’s voice, Miranda let out a small sigh, her own voice growing softer.
“I’m sorry, master,” Miranda said, her voice full of remorse. “I didn’t intend to cut off communication intentionally, but I was deeply engrossed in finding a solution for the issue with the Holy Sword of Zenith over the past few days.”
Leon remained silent for a moment, then let out a resigned sigh.
“Alright, I’ll forgive you this time,” he said, his tone firm. “But if it happens again, you’ll face serious consequences.”
Despite Miranda’s high status as the sword spirit of the Great Sword of Chaos, Leon didn’t care about her position; as her master, he was focused on ensuring she didn’t push herself too hard again.
“Thank you, master! Don’t worry, I promise it won’t happen again!” Miranda replied, her happiness evident in her voice.
Leon nodded slightly and crossed his arms, walking forward with a calm demeanor.
“So, why are you contacting me now? Have you found any leads on the Holy Sword of Zenith?” Leon inquired, his curiosity clear.
Though he was merely speculating, Leon had a strong sense that Miranda might have uncovered something about the matter.
As expected, Miranda’s response confirmed his suspicion.
“Yes, Master. I’ve found a lead regarding the Holy Sword of Zenith.”
Leon’s eyebrows lifted slightly, and he gave a small nod, his expression growing serious. “Then tell me right away, Miranda.”
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A/N: Sorry, I can only update one chapter today. There are already three more chapters written, but they’re still rough drafts and need editing. I’ll likely upload them tomorrow along with the new chapter. So, stay tuned!
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