My Love Debts Are Everywhere!

After discussing various matters with Garan, Lilith, and Terran, Leon finally decided to return to his tent.

There was much to prepare, both for the Demon army's departure to the Demon Empire and his own journey to the Holy Empire of Elysium. He didn't want to waste any time.

But just as he was about to reach his tent, a man's voice called out from behind.

"General Leon!"

Startled by the familiar voice, Leon turned around to find the young Kaelen, his face bright with excitement.

Kaelen sprinted toward him, stopping just in front of Leon with an uncontainable grin on his face.

"Good afternoon, General," Kaelen said, bowing respectfully.

"Good afternoon, Kaelen," Leon replied with a small nod and a faint smile.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Kaelen lifted his head, gazing at Leon with admiration in his eyes.

"When did you return, General?" Kaelen asked politely.

"I returned two hours ago," Leon replied with a small chuckle.

Kaelen blinked in surprise, then nodded slowly. Curiosity soon filled his mind. With caution, he asked, "By the way, General, what happened to the enemy who attacked our camp? Did you manage to find them?"

Kaelen clearly remembered that, two days ago, Leon had set out to find the mastermind behind the sudden attack on their campsite.

Given the strength of the assault, Kaelen knew the enemy had to be formidable. He wasn't sure if Leon had been able to find and defeat the culprit.

Leon crossed his arms and nodded slightly in response.

"Yes, I found the culprit—and killed him," Leon said calmly, a faint smile of pride crossing his face.

"Killed him?" Kaelen asked, his surprise evident.

"Yes, I killed him," Leon repeated with composure, then added in a serious tone, "But I must admit, the culprit was incredibly powerful. His strength rivaled that of Spear Hero Valen or Bow Hero Luna."

The statement shocked Kaelen once again. He stared at Leon, disbelief evident in his gaze.

"The culprit's strength rivals that of Spear Hero Valen or Bow Hero Luna? How is that possible? Does that mean he's incredibly dangerous?" Kaelen exclaimed, his voice filled with concern.

Two days ago, during the battle, he had seen firsthand how powerful the heroes were. Although they were defeated by Leon, it wasn't because they were weak but because Leon was far too strong.

Kaelen was certain that if he had fought one of the heroes, he wouldn't have lasted even ten seconds.

If what Leon said was true, Kaelen couldn't fathom what would happen to him if he encountered the culprit.

"If you're asking if he's dangerous, then yes, he's very dangerous," Leon replied in a calm tone.

The Seventh Apostle had truly been a significant threat to him. Fortunately, he had managed to kill him, preventing any future problems.

"Tsk! It's a bit unfortunate that I didn't kill the Second Apostle," Leon muttered with a small sigh.

It wasn't that he couldn't do it, but he didn't want to deal with the Temple of Twilight at the moment. After all, confronting an enemy with an unknown identity and origins would only complicate things further.

Meanwhile, Kaelen quickly regained his composure, taking a deep breath and adopting a serious expression.

"General Leon, do you know where the culprit—" Before Kaelen could finish, a woman's voice interrupted him.

"General Leon, are you busy? May I speak with you privately?"

As soon as Leon and Kaelen heard the voice, they instinctively turned and saw Lilith standing behind them, wearing a loose navy blue robe. She looked at Leon with a doubtful expression, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.

"Lilith?" Leon was startled, his expression one of astonishment.

They had just spoken, and Leon couldn't understand why she wanted to talk again.

"Ahem! In that case, I'll take my leave, General," Kaelen said, clearing his throat.

Upon seeing Lilith's sudden appearance, Kaelen wisely decided not to disturb Leon any further. Additionally, for some reason, he sensed an odd tension in the way Lilith looked at Leon, leading him to instinctively form a bold guess about their relationship.

Without waiting for Leon's response, Kaelen quickly walked away, leaving the two of them alone.

As Kaelen departed, Leon couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth in amusement, letting out a soft sigh.

He then turned his attention back to Lilith, pausing for a moment as if deep in thought, before finally nodding slowly.

"Alright, let's find somewhere else," Leon said calmly.

***

Two hundred meters from the demon army's encampment stood a small hill formed by a pile of sand and towering boulders.

On one of the highest boulders, Leon and Lilith sat together, an awkward silence hanging between them.

"So, what did you want to talk about?" Leon asked calmly, his gaze drifting upward to the blue magic circle spinning slowly above them.

The circle, created by Lilith, shielded them from the scorching sun and provided a cool, refreshing breeze.

At Leon's question, Lilith's expression remained calm and indifferent, though a faint blush colored her cheeks, making her look undeniably charming.

"That..." Lilith began, intending to ask about the healing method Leon had used on her, but the words caught in her throat.

The question felt too embarrassing to ask, and she worried Leon might think something strange of her.

Meanwhile, Leon grew more puzzled as Lilith remained silent. He took a slow breath and stretched his stiffened body.

"If you have something to say, now's the time. Otherwise, you might not get another chance. After all, tomorrow you'll return to the Demon Empire, and I'll be heading to the Holy Empire of Elysium," Leon said calmly, straightening up and resting his hands behind him.

Lilith was taken aback by his unexpected words, staring at him in surprise.

"You're going to the Holy Empire of Elysium? When do you plan to go? And what's your purpose there?" She inquired, her voice filled with doubt.

When Leon had ordered her, Garan, and Terran to withdraw the army back to the Demon Empire, Lilith had assumed he would return with them. This revelation, however, completely shattered her assumption and left her in shock.

Furthermore, the human border towns were protected by powerful magic, and the demons had no means of breaching them without complex, specialized methods—let alone reaching the capital.

Leon smiled faintly and shook his head. "I've been planning this for some time. My goal is to resolve some important issues there."

Since the plan to overthrow Velix's rule was a secret, he felt there was no need to explain it in detail to Lilith.

On the other hand, Lilith sensed that Leon was unwilling to discuss it further and didn't press the matter.

"Has Big Sister Liliana been informed of your plan?" Lilith asked casually.

"Not yet," Leon replied indifferently. "But I've written her a letter. I hope you can deliver it for me later."

The plan to overthrow Velix had only come up a few days ago, and he hadn't had the chance to tell Liliana yet. Still, he was confident that Liliana wouldn't mind.

However, his return to the inner palace would undoubtedly be delayed longer than he'd anticipated, and the guilt over his four beloved little girls weighed heavily on him.

"I'll bring plenty of toys, food, and gifts from the Holy Empire of Elysium and Holy Orthodoxy for them when I return," Leon muttered quietly, trying to ease the guilt he felt.

Lilith gave a soft smile and nodded. "Don't worry. I'll make sure to deliver your letter to Big Sister Liliana."

Leon couldn't help but chuckle, then nodded gratefully. "Thank you."

Afterward, the two continued their conversation leisurely, becoming so immersed in the relaxed atmosphere that Lilith completely forgot the reason she had called Leon.

Thirty minutes passed unnoticed, and Leon decided it was time to wrap up the conversation. There were many things left to do, and he had already been delayed longer than planned.

Just as he was about to rise and say goodbye, Lilith gently tugged at the right hem of his mantle.

"Wait a moment! I have one last thing to ask you," Lilith said suddenly, her gaze shyly shifting to the side.

Leon raised an eyebrow in surprise, his confusion evident behind his mask.

With a small nod, he took a breath and casually replied, "What do you want to ask?"

Lilith fell silent for a moment, her shy expression clearly visible on her beautiful face.

After a deep breath to steady herself, she turned to face Leon.

"When you healed my body, what method did you use?" Lilith inquired nervously, a blush slowly creeping across her cheeks and extending to her earlobes.

Leon was greatly surprised by the question and couldn't react for a few moments.

"Are you asking what method I used? Is that—" Before he could finish, his eyes widened as a realization struck him.

Given Lilith's shy expression, both then and now, along with her vague question, he would have been a fool—like the protagonist in a romance novel—if he hadn't realized what she meant.

"Hiss! No wonder she looked at me so strangely and blushed when I asked about her condition earlier. She must think I did something inappropriate when she fainted," Leon murmured, a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth.

He had to admit that Lilith was undeniably beautiful, her charm almost rivaling that of Liliana, Athena, Arshley, and Luna.

Moreover, it would be a lie to say he wasn't captivated by her beauty.

However, he was a man of honor and integrity. No matter how beautiful Lilith was, he wouldn't engage in anything indecent or inappropriate while she was in a stupor. After all, he was not the kind of protagonist in fantasy novels who acted on passion more than reason and common sense.

Snapping out of his reverie, Leon chuckled softly and reassured her, "I understand your concern, but there's no need to worry. I didn't do anything to your body. In fact, I didn't even touch your clothes."

As soon as Lilith heard his response, a wave of embarrassment washed over her, but it was quickly replaced by a sense of relief that eased all her anxiety.

She could sense the sincerity in his words, which made her feel a pang of guilt for doubting him.

With her head lowered and her fingers interlaced, Lilith spoke softly, "I apologize for my rudeness, and thank you."

"It's nothing," Leon replied casually, waving his hand. "Now, I'll head back to my tent."

Without waiting for Lilith to respond, he turned and walked toward the demon army encampment, his hands tucked into his mantle pockets.

As she watched him walk away, Lilith felt momentarily dazed, her lips slightly pursed.

"What a strange man..." she murmured.