Chapter 253: Is It Something We Can Eat?
Leon fell silent after hearing Liliana’s blunt statement but did not question her courage.
Liliana’s deep love for their three daughters was palpable, and Leon felt it profoundly. If her love hadn’t been so strong, she might have chosen to end the pregnancy instead of bringing them into the world.
However, he knew that if Liliana had taken that route, the risks and consequences Lyra had described would undoubtedly have come to pass—a possibility he could never accept.
Taking a deep breath, Leon’s expression grew serious as he gently took Liliana’s hand in his and said, “Liliana, leave the matter with Aragon to me. If he threatens our three daughters, I’ll handle it.”
Liliana was taken aback by Leon’s words, and her indifferent expression softened.
“Alright, I’ll consider it,” Liliana replied gently.
She appreciated Leon’s concern, and it warmed her heart. However, she hadn’t yet decided to involve him in her conflict with Aragon, as it might not be necessary.
To her, Aragon—a traitor and rebel hiding behind the status of Archdemon—was nothing more than a fish on the chopping block, ready to be executed by her.
However, with the ongoing war and other matters she still needed to address, Liliana wasn’t in a hurry to confront him.
Leon smiled with relief at Liliana’s response and chose not to press the issue further, content with her answer.
Noting that the clock now showed seven in the morning, Leon raised an eyebrow and turned his gaze back to Liliana. “Since it’s already seven, we should finalize the plans we discussed last night before Athena arrives.”
According to Liliana’s mention last night, Athena was expected to arrive around twelve-thirty in the afternoon, giving them some time.
Nevertheless, he didn’t want to waste any time and needed to finalize the preparations they had discussed.
Liliana accepted Leon’s suggestion with a nod and began to pull back the blanket. “You’re right, Leon. Let’s finish the preparations.”
However, as she pulled back the blanket completely, a breathtaking sight suddenly appeared before her, causing her cold expression to freeze and her face to flush bright red.
“Leon, you…” Liliana swallowed nervously, her gaze shifting to Leon, who was now covering his lower half with an embarrassed expression.
“Ahem! Liliana, I can explain,” Leon said, trying to appear calm, though internally, he was cursing himself in frustration.
‘Damn! This is so embarrassing!’ Leon cursed inwardly.
The earlier seductive sight of Liliana stretching had caused his “holy sword” to become aroused and proudly unsheathed, which was deeply mortifying.
Liliana bit her lower lip, her face still flushed, as she checked the clock, then shyly shifted her gaze back to Leon’s proudly standing “holy sword.”
“Leon, since we still have five hours before Athena arrives, how about we postpone the preparations for an hour?” Liliana suggested shyly, casting him an alluring gaze.
Leon: “(O.O)”
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In the bedroom, Leon sat comfortably on the sofa, a teacup in hand, with fruits and pastries arranged on the table before him.
Across from him, Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, and Stella sat side by side in their colorful, adorable dresses, their chubby faces reflecting clear confusion and curiosity.
“Daddy, why did you call us here? Is there something you want to talk to us about?” Charlotte inquired, blinking her round eyes in interest.
Just moments ago, her father had come to her room, asking her to gather Fiona, Iris, and Stella and bring them to his
Although she was puzzled, she complied without questioning him.
However, once they all arrived in his room, he simply sat quietly, sipping his tea and ignoring them, which only deepened her confusion.
Upon hearing her question, Leon took a deep breath, set his teacup in its saucer, and looked at her gently.
“Sorry, Charlotte. I was just lost in thought,” Leon said softly.
Charlotte nodded with a serene expression and replied, “It’s okay, Daddy.”
Leon smiled slightly and then turned his attention to Fiona, Iris, and Stella.
“I’m sorry for calling you all here on such short notice and for any confusion it may have caused,” Leon said gently. “However, there’s something important happening today: we’re expecting a very significant guest.”
Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, and Stella were surprised by Leon’s words and exchanged curious glances.
“A very significant guest? Who is it, Daddy?” Iris asked, breaking the silence.
They had never had any special or important guests before, so Leon’s statement came as a natural surprise to them.
Leon calmly sipped his tea before answering, “This very significant guest is the Dragon Empress of the Dragon Empire, Athena Hellness.”
Upon hearing this, Charlotte, Iris, and Stella gasped in shock, their eyes widening with amazement.
Fiona, however, was confused and looked at her sisters with a puzzled expression.
“Dragon Empress? What’s that?” Fiona asked, glancing between Charlotte, Iris, and Stella.
Charlotte, snapping out of her own surprise, turned to Fiona with a look of disbelief.
“Fiona, don’t you know what a Dragon Empress is?” she asked.
Fiona shook her head, touching her lips with her finger, and replied innocently, “I don’t know, big sister. Is it something we can eat?”
Charlotte: “…”
“Pfft!” Leon couldn’t hold back his laughter at Fiona’s innocent and unexpected question.
Although he knew she was quite naive, he hadn’t anticipated her adorably clueless response.
Placing a biscuit into Fiona’s small mouth, Leon chuckled and explained, “The Dragon Empress is the title for the leader of the dragon race. Just like your mother is the leader of the Demon race, Athena Hellness is a highly respected figure with immense authority. That’s why I mentioned we have a very significant guest arriving.”
As he spoke, Fiona nodded slightly, her expression signaling her understanding as she chewed on the biscuit.
Leon smiled at each of them and then asked, “Do you have any questions?”
The four of them exchanged glances, each waiting for the others to speak. Finally, Stella, who had been silent until now, looked at Leon and asked, “Uncle, what’s the reason for Dragon Empress Athena Hellness’s visit? Is there anything going on between the Dragon Empire and the Demon Empire?”
Having lived alone in the capital, she had picked up some knowledge about the world, including the dynamics between the Dragon Empire and the Demon Empire.
Though her understanding was limited, she was aware of the peaceful but unaligned relationship between the two empires from overhearing conversations among the demons in the capital.
Leon was momentarily taken aback by Stella’s question, but he quickly smiled, his golden eyes reflecting clear admiration.
“That’s a very smart question!” Leon praised her, placing another biscuit in her small mouth as a reward. Stella beamed with delight, happily munching on the biscuit with her eyes crinkled into crescent moons.
Seeing Stella’s reaction, Charlotte and Iris felt a twinge of envy, regretting not asking a question themselves.
Leon took a sip of his tea and continued, “You might not know this, but the relationship between the Dragon Empire and the Demon Empire is neither particularly favorable nor hostile. Athena Hellness is here to discuss potential cooperation between the two empires with Liliana. Do you understand now?”
Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, and Stella all nodded in unison, prompting a warm smile from Leon as he set his empty teacup down.
“Alright, since you all understand, I won’t keep you any longer,” he said with a smile. “Because of Athena Hellness’s arrival at the palace, Liliana and I have made a decision concerning the four of you.”
The four girls looked startled and curious at his sudden statement.
“A decision? What kind of decision, Daddy?” Charlotte asked, her face showing confusion.
Leon stood up slowly and replied calmly, “While Athena Hellness is staying at the palace, you must remain in your rooms and not leave.”
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