My Love Debts Are Everywhere!

"Damn it! That bastard Demon Emperor actually locked me up in a place like this!" In an underground prison cell, Valen, bound head to toe in chains, let out a furious roar.

He struggled to break the chains binding his wrists, legs, and waist, but his efforts were futile; they were too strong.

When he tried to summon his holy power, a strange seal glowed around his neck, abruptly cutting off the flow of energy.

The seal fueled his anger and frustration. As the revered Spear Hero, when had he ever been reduced to such a humiliating state?

If he ever got the chance, he swore he would grind the Demon Emperor into dust.

"Damn it... why does everything have to end like this?" Valen growled, gritting his teeth in frustration.

The war that should have been a triumph had instead ended in humiliating defeat. He never imagined such an outcome. After all, wars led by three heroes typically resulted in the Demon Emperor's overthrow, as history had shown. However, this time, the Demon Emperor did not fall; instead, they suffered a crushing defeat.

Sighing softly to steady his anger, Valen surveyed the cell. It was a filthy, wretched place, far from anything that could be called a prison. The walls were dirty, the floor was a mess, and it was infested with strange creatures—big rats, huge cockroaches with bulging eyes, and more.

For someone with a deep love for cleanliness like him, being trapped here was mental torture.

He leaned against the cold, grimy wall and stared up at the broken ceiling with a look of despair.

"When the hell can I get out of this filthy place?"

...

"So, that's how it all happened," Leon said with a soft sigh, taking a sip of his tea to soothe his dry throat after recounting his story for an hour.

Meanwhile, Luna, having processed Leon's entire story, sat in silence, at a loss for words.

Her once radiant face had paled, and her blank gaze was fixed on Leon sitting beside her.

"Everything was caused by the Empire? But how is that possible?" Luna asked in a trembling voice.

She never imagined that the Empire itself was behind Leon's incident in the Desert of Chaos. The revelation shook her to her core, and she found it hard to believe.

Leon, sensing her disbelief, didn't feel anger. He understood how shocking the truth was. As one of humanity's heroes, it seemed inconceivable that the Holy Empire of Elysium—one of mankind's greatest powers—would target him in such a way.

Yet, in a world full of uncertainties, even the unthinkable was possible.

With a slight smile, Leon nodded as he quietly sipped his tea.

"I know this is hard to accept, but this is the reality," Leon said firmly.

Luna fell silent again, her blank eyes slowly regaining their sharpness, but now they were cold—piercing, as if they could freeze anyone who dared meet them.

"Do you know Velix's motive for doing this?" She inquired, her voice cold as she clenched her fists.

In the past, she had always referred to Velix as "Your Majesty," regardless of the situation. But now, her respect for him had vanished, replaced by a seething hatred.

Leon was her childhood friend and the person she loved most. She would never allow anyone to harm him, let alone orchestrate a devious scheme to kill him. Anyone who dared to do so would certainly meet an arrow to the head.

Leon paused for a moment, then shook his head, replying, "I'm not entirely sure of his motive, but I suspect it might be jealousy. He probably feels threatened by my status and influence in the Empire."

As the Holy Emperor, Velix's fame and prestige in the eyes of the people of the Holy Empire of Elysium were of utmost importance.

With such recognition, he could secure the loyalty and trust of his subjects, thereby solidifying his position as the supreme ruler of the Empire.

As a Sword Hero, Leon distinguished himself with his extraordinary talent, strength, and reputation among the people. This likely made Velix, the Holy Emperor, feel deeply threatened by his presence and compelled him to eliminate Leon.

Though this was only a theory, Leon was certain it was the truth.

Luna's eyes narrowed, her hatred palpable as she bit her lower lip.

"If that's the case, Velix truly is cruel and heartless," she said coldly.

Her gaze softened as it turned to Leon, a hint of guilt in her eyes. "I'm sorry, Leon. Had I known earlier, I would have killed Velix myself."

Hearing this, Leon chuckled softly and affectionately rubbed her head.

"Why apologize? You're not to blame," Leon replied gently, his voice calm. "The ones at fault are Velix and his subordinates, along with myself for being so careless back then."

Though Velix and his subordinates were the primary culprits, Leon couldn't help but acknowledge his own part in the incident. Had he been more cautious and not immediately drunk the potion Rain made, he might have avoided the devouring poison.

On the other hand, he felt some gratitude toward them. Had he not been exposed to the poison, he never would have met Liliana, nor had the joy of his sweet daughters.

Feeling Leon's reassuring touch, Luna's body relaxed, and she smiled warmly, her eyes filled with affection as she gazed at his handsome face.

"By the way, Jim, Natasya, and Rain were captured by you earlier. Does that mean you're seeking revenge against them?" Luna inquired, curiosity gleaming gently in her beautiful eyes.

A cold glint flashed in Leon's golden eyes as a smile tugged at his lips.

"Yes, of course," he responded coolly.

Luna nodded slowly, choosing not to press the subject further.

Afterward, Leon and Luna continued their conversation, discussing various topics, including Leon's life after being declared dead by the Holy Empire of Elysium.

Since Leon had not yet shared how he became the leader of the Demon Army's forces in the recent war, Luna, her curiosity piqued, made sure to ask about it.

"

Ahem!

Well, that's actually a rather long story," Leon said with a slight cough, embarrassed.

Luna smiled brightly, eager to hear more. "Don't worry, I'm all ears."

Noticing the intense curiosity in her eyes, Leon had no choice but to tell her everything. However, he deliberately left out details about his relationship with Liliana, as well as the existence of his three little daughters, born from past mistakes.

He couldn't shake the feeling that if Luna ever found out, it would inevitably lead to disaster. After all, he was fully aware of the depth of Luna's feelings for him.

Before long, it was already midnight, and Leon wrapped up his story.

"Alright, we'll leave it at that for now," Leon said softly, rising to his feet.

Though Luna felt a twinge of reluctance, she knew it was time to rest.

Leon gave her a warm smile and added, "I'll head to my tent to rest, but I'll bring you breakfast in the morning, along with plans for the future."

"Alright, thank you, Leon," Luna replied quietly.

With a nod, Leon wished her goodnight before turning to leave, leaving Luna alone in bed.

As she watched Leon's figure disappear, Luna's gentle expression quickly shifted to one of cold suspicion.

Her gaze drifted to the night sky through the broken window across from her.

"The Demon Emperor… a woman, not a man? How surprising,"

she muttered under her breath, eyes narrowing in thought.

"And with her sparing Leon and giving him control of the Demon army, could it be that the Demon Emperor shares a special connection with him?"

Luna's teeth clenched, a dangerous glint in her eyes.

Though she couldn't be certain, her instincts as a woman told her Leon was hiding something.

Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Luna slowly lay down and whispered, "I'll find out later."

...

Inside his tent, Leon changed into casual clothes and sat on the bed, deep in thought.

"The situation with Luna is settled. Now, all that's left is to take my revenge on Jim, Natasya, and Rain tomorrow," Leon murmured, a playful smile tugging at his lips.

He had been waiting for this moment for a long time, and excitement coursed through his veins.

"By the way, now that the war is resolved, does that mean it's time to head to the places of the hidden races?" Leon mused, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

According to Miranda's previous plan, once the war was over, he was to address the longstanding enmity between humans and demons and bring peace to both sides.

With Liliana leading the demons and Arshley standing as the Saint of the Holy Orthodox, this seemed like a straightforward task. He was confident that both would agree to peace if he requested it.

However, one obstacle still loomed—Velix's existence.

As an ambitious emperor, Velix would never seek peace with the demon race. Therefore, there was only one solution...

"Rebellion and the destruction of Velix's authority," Leon whispered coldly.

In the past, such thoughts would have required caution, but now, that restraint was no longer necessary.

With Jim, Natasya, Rain, and over five hundred thousand elite soldiers under his control, the Holy Empire of Elysium was little more than an empty shell—easily toppled.

Furthermore, Leon believed it was time to unite the Holy Empire of Elysium and the Holy Orthodox into a single, powerful force, with Arshley as the supreme leader of mankind. This way, he could face the looming threats of the Evil God with peace of mind.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

After finalizing his plans in his mind, Leon felt a wave of relief wash over him, and sleepiness began to take hold.

He quickly lay down on the bed, his eyes growing heavy as he closed them.