Fragile

As the last hero fell, the Hero of the South, weary, raised his longsword high. Exhausted, he struggled to keep his body upright. He had proven himself, single-handedly defeating the other heroes from all over the country who had come to participate in the Hero Tournament.

Lionheart King looked at the Hero of the South standing alone at the end of the field with envy. As a member of the strongest Warrior Family, he could see the true worth of the opponent, a true hero.

"Your Lionheart King, news has come from the Mechanical Spider that the Ancestor has taken a liking to that young man on the field. We want him to be cleaned up and sent to his room."

A servant, somewhat trembling, spoke as he relayed the message. He was unsure of the truth, but the Mechanical Spider 'Mechanical Spider message was indeed accurate, and he could only report back to His Lionheart King in accordance with it.

Lionheart King blinked his dry eyes and stood up from his chair. His ancestor had never sought any female companionship before, and now, suddenly, he was asking for the most powerful hero who had shone brightly in the Hero Tournament. Even he would likely feel admiration for her.

"Are you sure that's what the ancestor said? I need to ask him myself, otherwise, if I act rashly, the ancestor will beat me to death."

The current Lionheart King spoke cautiously, saying that his ancestors had done things that displeased the patriarch and were severely beaten. Some even confessed their love to the patriarch's Junior Sister, Frieren, and were thrown into prison and beaten for three days and three nights.

It is said that the father was fond of Elves, and the petite, cute, and delicate Elves suited his taste perfectly. By chance, he met the ancestor's Junior Sister. Without any warning or preparation, the father's sudden confession not only stunned the ancestor's junior Junior Sister, but also the Mechanical Butler following behind him.

That night, the father was whipped by all the elders, and even the patriarch himself came and whipped him with Mana vine until he cried out for his parents, successfully breaking his love for Elves. This also allowed the child who inherited the father's love for Elves to successfully break the bad habit as well.

"It wasn't the Ancestor who said it, but rather the Mechanical Spider beside him."

The servants dared not look up at the Lionheart King's face, fearing that if they learned of the royal scandal, they would not see the sun rise tomorrow.

"Then go and ask the ancestor yourself, and come back to tell me after you've found out."

The current Lionheart King rubbed his temples. If the patriarch really liked that kind of taste, he wouldn't mind quietly taking down the warriors on the field and sending them to the patriarch's room. But if the patriarch didn't mean it that way, then he was doomed. Sending men to the patriarch's room? This Lionheart King was probably tired of living.

Let alone the patriarch doing it himself, even his father, the mechanical butler who had served him for hundreds of years, would give him a good beating.

"I understand, Your Highness. I will go and inquire with the Ancestor immediately."

The servants fled in a panic. Lionheart King looked at the only remaining Hero of the South on the field, sighed softly, stood up, and gently waved his hand to show his respect for the strongest hero in the country.

After the match ended, Li Yan patted Aura, who was already dozing off. "This guy fell asleep halfway through the game, what a lazybones!"

"Solitär, we should go home. We're going to see an interesting guy later."

Li Yan turned his head to look at Solitär's position, and saw that Solitär was also asleep, leaning against his arm.

Li Yan's lips twitched slightly. They all clamored to come out and play, but halfway through the movie, two of them ended up sleeping next to him. It was truly exasperating.

"Frieren, you're not asleep, are you?"

Li Yan turned his head to look at his Junior Sister, only to see that Frieren and Solitär were breathing very evenly, it seemed that only Li Yan was interested in the emergence of the strongest in the Warriors Tournament.

"Lord Li Yan, do you need my help? I can carry Lord Aura for you."

Line stepped forward and whispered, careful not to wake the sleeping Aura.

"Thank you for your help, Line."

Li Yan patted Line's head with satisfaction. Her obedient pet owner was not only well-behaved and cute, but also helped relieve her burden.

When Li Yan patted her head, Line accepted it with a normal expression. It was just a simple pat on the head, but she felt that it made her like it even more than Lord Aura's praise.

Line gently lifted Aura from Li Yan's arms. Aura, still asleep, sniffed softly, as if she smelled a familiar scent, and then peacefully continued to sleep, showing no signs of waking up.

With Aura gone, Li Yan felt a little lighter. Looking at Solitär, who was clinging to his arm, Li Yan gently reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close under his arm. Frieren was similarly tucked under Li Yan's arm. After securing them both, Li Yan prepared to use Space Magic to return to the Castle when a sudden knock sounded at the door. A voice came from the doorway of the private room, "My lord, His Lionheart King doesn't quite understand your meaning. What are the arrangements for the victorious hero?"

Li Yan frowned slightly. He had clearly stated that he was very fond of the Hero of the South. "Just do as the Mechanical Spider says and bring him to me."

The servant at the door was slightly taken aback, and the weight in his heart slowly lifted. It must be as the Mechanical Spider had said, after all, the master's tone was clearly somewhat displeased.

"What? Are you sure that's what the ancestor said?"

Lionheart King swallowed hard, still somewhat incredulous. Could a few hundred years really change a person? After all, his ancestor's wife was Flamme Great, the greatest magician in history.

"I'm certain, Your Lionheart King, the Ancestor did indeed say to do as the Mechanical Spider instructed, to take him there, and his tone was already somewhat impatient at the time."

The servant knelt on the ground with a look of certainty on his face, which made the somewhat hesitant Lionheart King secretly make up his mind.

After his victory and receiving the King's reward, the victorious Hero of the South followed his servants to the Castle of a great man. A look of anticipation appeared on the Hero of the South's face; according to his vision of the future, this great man was the most important person in his life, and his life would be changed because of him. However, in the foreseeable future, he could never clearly see the face of that great man.

That night, Li Yan learned from his servants that the Hero of the South had been sent to his room. He was slightly bewildered, not expecting the Hero of the South to choose to meet him in his room; he was indeed a man of character.

When Li Yan pushed open the door to the room, he blinked blankly. The mighty strongest male hero of his generation had actually been drugged and placed on his bed...