My Love Debts Are Everywhere!

Liliana sat frozen, her expression instantly hardening.

"Lilith, could you repeat that?" She inquired, her plump body trembling slightly.

Lilith was surprised by the question but remained silent, nervously biting her lower lip.

"I... I kind of like General Leon, big sister," Lilith murmured shyly, fidgeting with her fingers.

Liliana: "..."

She stared at her cousin in silence, unsure how to respond to such a confession. Leon was her husband, the father of her three little daughters. Naturally, she didn't want any other woman thinking of him in such a way.

If anyone else dared, she wouldn't hesitate to use ancient magic to eliminate the threat. But Lilith was her cousin, one of her closest relatives, making such a response impossible.

Then, the words of the mysterious middle-aged man echoed in her mind: "Leon carries a heavy responsibility, a task that will force him into various situations, one of which might be having another woman beside you, Liliana. Please try to be understanding and don't hold it against him. If you do, it will only lead to regret for both of you."

Subconsciously, she let out a soft sigh, a hint of hatred flickering in her bloodshot eyes.

"Humph! Stinky Leon. With your flawless looks, you've even made my little sister fall for you, and now I'm stuck in a difficult situation," Liliana snorted, clearly displeased.

Though she was grateful to have a man like Leon—handsome and capable—his many advantages also brought challenges.

"If you like him, just tell him," Liliana said firmly.

Her words made Lilith's face turn even redder, and it seemed as if white smoke was rising from her head.

"Say it directly to him? How could I?" Lilith quickly shook her head, denying it. "We've only known each other for a short time, and I don't have the courage to confess."

Liliana rolled her eyes at her little sister, who was acting so out of character.

"Well, how about I tell him?" Liliana offered generously.

Since Leon's future would likely involve many women, she needed to prepare for it. Lilith was her sister, and if she could win her over, it would help her suppress any women who threatened her position as the first wife. Athena was a prime example.

That woman was a real pain, and Liliana knew it was only a matter of time before she and Leon became involved. So, she needed to find an ally quickly.

Upon hearing her offer, Lilith was momentarily stunned and lowered her gaze nervously.

"In that case, I'll rely on you, big sister," Lilith replied, her voice shaky.

Liliana gave a faint smile and nodded gently. The two continued their conversation, discussing matters related to the war and Heidel's upcoming funeral.

Just then, Lilith remembered something and quickly pulled out five letters from her pocket.

"By the way, big sister, I almost forgot to tell you something," Lilith said, handing over the five letters. "Before we left for the Demon Empire, General Leon mentioned he had some important business to attend to in the Holy Empire of Elysium. He wrote these letters for you and asked me to deliver them."

Liliana raised an eyebrow slightly as she looked at the five colorful letters in Lilith's hand. Without hesitation, she took them and immediately noticed the childish patterns on four of the letters. She quickly deduced that those four were for Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, and Stella, while the remaining one was for her.

"Thank you, Lilith," Liliana said softly as she slipped the five letters into her pocket.

Lilith smiled and gave a small nod. "You're welcome, Sister," she replied.

Their conversation continued until Lilith slowly stood and bid farewell.

"In that case, I'll return to the outer palace to help Garan and Terran prepare for Arch-demon Heidel's funeral, Sister," Lilith stated respectfully, bowing her head slightly.

"Very well, and once again, thank you, Lilith," Liliana replied as she rose and gently rubbed her sister's head.

At the feel of Liliana's touch, Lilith couldn't help but smile happily and nodded slowly before walking away.

Once Lilith had left the room, Liliana sat back on the sofa and pulled the four letters from her pocket.

"With these four letters, I'm sure the little ones won't be sad, even if Leon doesn't return," she muttered with a small smile.

*Snap*

With a flick of her finger, Liliana's body transformed into a red light, vanishing from the scene.

...

On the southern side, near the great wall of the Imperial Capital of Holy Elysium, lay a vast, dense forest. This forest had been intentionally created by the Holy Emperor long before Velix's time, serving as a natural fortress to protect the capital and the Imperial Palace from potential enemy attacks.

About five hundred meters into the forest, there was a large lake surrounded by a treeless clearing. In this clearing, the tents of humanity's army were arranged in formation around the lake.

Many soldiers were resting near the water, while others soaked in it to refresh themselves. In front of a large tent near the lake, Luna and Albert sat by the water's edge, enjoying a warm cup of morning coffee.

"Bow Hero Luna, do you really think Sword Hero Leon will come? I mean, this place is so remote—it's going to be difficult for him to find us," Albert said, his tone full of doubt.

After their long journey, they had finally arrived at the Imperial Capital. However, instead of heading straight into the city, they chose to wait for Leon, as planned.

The location of their meeting, hidden deep in the forest, left Albert feeling uneasy. He wasn't sure if Leon would be able to find them in such a secluded spot.

Luna's expression remained as flat as ever, and she simply nodded nonchalantly.

"Don't worry, Albert. This place is actually a secret spot where Leon, Arshley, and I used to play a lot," Luna said calmly, her eyes filled with nostalgia.

When they were children, she, Leon, and Arshley had visited the Holy Imperial Capital of Elysium with the previous Holy Orthodox Saint. The visit was meant to strengthen the bond between the Empire and Holy Orthodoxy, as well as to formally introduce her and Leon to Velix. Back then, she and Leon were heroes raised by the Holy Orthodox, while Valen was a hero raised by the Holy Empire of Elysium.

The formal ceremony was dull, so the three of them decided to leave the palace and explore the capital. Due to their unfamiliarity with the area, they wandered aimlessly until they unknowingly entered this forest. It was there they discovered the beautiful lake by chance.

The stunning view at night left them mesmerized, and they agreed to make it their secret place. Even after all these years, she and Leon still often came here to relax and catch up—especially when they had free time away from their palace duties.

Upon hearing Luna's words, Albert seemed slightly surprised, particularly when he heard the name of the Holy Orthodox leader, Saint Arshley. However, as he remembered that Leon and Luna were childhood friends of Arshley, his surprise gradually faded.

"Since you're so confident, I'll trust you and wait for Sword Hero Leon," Albert said respectfully.

"Is that bastard Leon really coming?" A deep voice suddenly came from behind them, making both of them flinch.

They turned to find Valen standing there, unnoticed until now. Luna's expression showed irritation at Valen's dismissive tone toward Leon. She snorted coldly before replying firmly, "Of course he's coming. Just wait and see."

Valen gave a slight smile and shook his head. A few days ago, Luna had told him that the Demon Emperor they had been facing was not the real one, but Leon himself.

When Valen first heard this, he naturally didn't believe it, thinking it was a lie. After all, Leon had been declared dead by the Imperial Palace. But Albert had confirmed Luna's words and even revealed something Valen hadn't expected—Leon's death had been part of a conspiracy involving Velix and his subordinates.

As it turned out, Leon hadn't died; he had been saved by the Demon Emperor, the very enemy they, as heroes, were destined to fight.

At that moment, Valen was seething with anger toward Velix, feeling utterly deceived. At the same time, he harbored deep resentment and hatred toward Leon, who had repeatedly defeated him on the battlefield.

Arrogant and unwilling to accept defeat, Valen had already planned to challenge Leon the moment he arrived. He would prove to him that he could defeat him!

Just then, the morning sunlight that had bathed the entire forest began to fade, replaced by a massive shadow that engulfed the area.

The sudden change immediately caught the attention of Luna, Valen, Albert, and all the soldiers around them.

"Shit! What's going on? Why did the sunlight disappear?" One of the soldiers soaking in the lake inquired, his voice laced with confusion.

"I don't know. Is it an enemy attack?" His comrade responded, panic evident in his tone.

"Wait! Look at that!" The soldier next to him pointed toward a small black dot in the sky.

The dot grew larger and larger until its shape became clear.

"A dragon!?" They all gasped, wide-eyed in disbelief, exchanging stunned glances.

Luna, Valen, and Albert were equally stunned by the unexpected sight.

"A dragon? How can that be? Isn't there an agreement between the human race and the dragon race not to interfere with each other?" Albert shouted in shock, slowly rising to his feet.

To uphold the sovereignty of both races, a treaty had been forged between the dragon race and humanity thousands of years ago. Explore more at empire

The terms were explicit: "Neither race was permitted to intrude upon the other's lands. Humans could not enter dragon territory, and vice versa."

Diplomatic visits, such as the one Leon had made in the past, were exceptions. But now, a dragon had boldly flown into humanity's territory, and not just any territory, but a forest dangerously close to the Capital!

"Could the dragon race be declaring war on mankind?" This question echoed in the minds of all present—Luna, Valen, Albert, and the soldiers.

The dragon was drawing nearer, seemingly heading straight for them. Without hesitation, Luna summoned the Holy Bow of Celestial Frost, while Valen called forth the Holy Spear of Soaring Dragon.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Holy power erupted from their bodies, enveloping the entire forest.

However, just as the soldiers braced for a fierce battle, something astonishing happened. The red dragon's body suddenly radiated a blinding red light. In an instant, the dragon vanished, and in its place flew an extraordinarily beautiful woman with a handsome man beside her.

The sight left them all stunned, particularly Luna, Valen, and Albert.

"Leon!?"