Chapter 194

Leon used his physical skills to slaughter this group of beasts.

After carving out an opening, Leon charged toward it.

The demonic apes scattered and darted through the forest, chasing Leon from all directions.

This was not a simple chase; the demonic apes were gradually wearing down Leon's stamina.

"Damn... this is getting a bit troublesome."

Leon realized the tactics of the demonic apes, but he had no way to effectively counter them.

After breaking through the encirclement three times in succession, Leon hid under a giant tree.

He slowly sat down against the tree trunk, panting heavily.

Leon closed his eyes and quietly recovered his strength.

The heavy rain lashed his face, soaking him to the bone. His body was using some of its functions to maintain its temperature, so his energy was being depleted very quickly.

Leon raised his cold hand and brushed his rain-dampened hair from his forehead. He leaned against the tree trunk and gazed at the overcast sky.

At this point, he had not yet left the outer border of the empire, but his physical strength was already running out.

And once again, the howl of the demonic ape echoed through the mountains and forests.

Closer and closer...

He gazed at the distant Imperial City, "Should we go back...?"

The journey to the Dragon Race is too far and long, and the path is extremely dangerous.

Now, if he simply walks back, he can return to the Empire in less than an hour and reunite with his master and Rebecca.

Even if the investigation into this conspiracy can only be conducted within the empire, it's just that the process is a bit slower...

Going back... is easy.

But if that happened, he might never see Noa Muen and his youngest daughter again.

And we'll never see each other again...

"Roar!--"

Swish swish——

Several demonic apes landed around Leon.

They sized up their prey, which was nearly exhausted, and couldn't help but let out triumphant cries.

Leon gritted his teeth and slowly stood up, leaning against the tree trunk.

But the muddy ground caused him to slip and fall back down.

"Roar! Woo~~~" The demonic ape pounded its chest, making strange noises, as if mocking Leon.

The last trace of warmth vanished from the Dragon Slayer's eyes.

He slowly stood up again and walked towards the monkey that seemed oblivious to his fate.

Half an hour later, the corpses of the Long-tailed Demon Ape almost filled the open space.

Leon, covered in blood, slumped under the tree, barely able to breathe.

The sounds of imperial soldiers could be heard gradually coming from afar.

Leon closed his eyes. In his short but brilliant twenty-three years of life, he had never backed down after making a decision.

But this time, the long journey and the immediate crisis had already made him fearful.

The rain was still falling, seemingly about to extinguish the faint flame that had sustained Leon to this point.

He pressed the back of his head against the rough tree trunk, letting the cold rain wash over his face.

However, the rain suddenly stopped the next moment.

But the sound of rain did not stop.

Leon was startled and slowly opened his eyes.

The silver-haired beauty stood silently before him, her long dress soaked by the rain, yet she used her dragon wings to shield him from the wind and rain. Dad

They looked at each other, one tall and one short, just as they had done many times before. (Part Three)

A flicker of hope rekindled in Leon's otherwise dull eyes, his dark pupils reflecting a brilliant silver light.

"You... didn't you go back?" Jiu

"No, I never left."

"Losweiser ..." (fin)

"Let's go home, Leon."

Silver Dragon Queen soared through the skies, traversing mountains and leaping over rivers, leaving human territory and returning to the Dragon's realm.

Leon lay on Losweiser's back, listening to the air whistling past his ears and feeling the rhythm of the dragon's flapping wings.

He quietly reached out and gently stroked the dragon's back beneath him with his palm.

The dragon scales were cool to the touch, but felt surprisingly comfortable.

Leon slowly closed his eyes. At this moment, he had countless questions he wanted to ask Losweiser, but he also knew that now was not the time.

Losweiser didn't say anything to him along the way, she just flew silently.

Just like a few days ago when she took Leon home, the couple remained silent.

However, their previous silences represented embarrassment and awkwardness, which were caused by external forces exerted on them by uninformed outsiders.

But this time, it's different from the past.

It was as if, in a state of confusion, they had given an unexpected yet perfectly logical answer to a question they had been avoiding and denying.

Although they are still unwilling to face the answer to this question, they didn't face it before because they didn't want to.

The reason we're not facing it now is because we're afraid to.

Even the strongest human and the Silver Dragon Queen have things they dare not face; it's quite embarrassing to talk about them.

About two hours later, Leon sensed that Losweiser was slowly reducing its speed and altitude.

He sat up and looked down.

Although the Silver Dragon Sanctuary can be seen, it is still quite a distance away. Losweiser slows down at this location, she will not be able to reach the Holy Temple.

Before Leon could even ask her what she was doing, Losweiser had already landed slowly on the ground.

She lowered her massive dragon body, and Leon leaped lightly off her back.

Then Losweiser also transformed into human form.

She was still wearing the same dress she wore when she saw Leon off that day, except that the hem was now stained with dirt.

That pretty face also looked a little tired and weary.

She said she had never left, meaning all these days... she had been waiting for him in that grove, Leon wondered.

Losweiser said nothing, but walked to a bush, sat down, and then flicked her fingers, sending out a small wisp of dragonfire to ignite the dry wood in front of her.

A campfire was lit, its light illuminating her delicate yet weary face.

"You've been standing in the rain for so long, come and warm yourself by the fire," she said.

"Oh... okay."

Leon walked over and sat on the bush next to her.

I was some distance away from her.

Losweiser's face was expressionless; she merely glanced at Leon and then at the empty seat beside her.

Everything is understood without words.

Leon immediately lifted his buttocks, crouched down, and took small, quick steps to get closer.

The couple sat side by side, the warmth of the fire dispelling the chill from their bodies, making them feel cozy and extremely comfortable.

The firewood crackled and popped. Losweiser rested her chin on her hand, her eyes lowered as she silently gazed at the campfire. The firelight reflected in her silver eyes, making her pupils look like exquisite and expensive gemstones.

Leon pursed his lips, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke first, "You... have you been waiting for me there the whole time?"

Losweiser nodded. "At first, I planned to wait for you for only three days. Once the three days are up, I'll leave regardless of whether you come back or not."

Upon hearing this, Leon calculated the days, "But I've been back in the Empire for... four or five days, haven't I?"

"Yes, I waited for you for two extra days."

Leon's pupils flickered slightly. "What if I stay in the Empire for a few more days, you..."

"Before I left, I told Anna that I might be going away with the Prince for a while, and told her not to worry and to take good care of the daughters."

Leon gave a thoughtful "Oh".

Taking everything into account, big or small, is indeed Losweiser's style of doing things.

She couldn't possibly leave home for many days "willfully" without making any arrangements.

However, Losweiser's answer... didn't seem to get to the point.

Leon didn't hear the answer he really wanted to hear either.

But he could no longer chase after Losweiser like a naive young girl just beginning to experience love.

That would make him seem childish.

As adults, there are some things that don't need to be said so explicitly.

Losweiser glanced at him, a faint smile playing on her lips.

They've been married for so long, how could Leon's little schemes possibly escape her notice?

"If you delay for two more days, I'll wait for you for two more days; if you delay for ten more days, I'll wait for you for ten more days; if you delay for half a year—"

Leon was taken aback. "You're going to wait for me for six months?"

"You're dreaming, aren't you?"

Losweiser reached out and grabbed Leon's ear. "Who has such a big face that they can make this this Queen wait for so many days, braving the elements? I've already been more than kind by waiting for you this long. Do you really want me to turn into a statue waiting for my husband?"

My ear was being pulled, and it hurts a little.

But mostly... I'm happy.

Yes, happiness is that simple and plain adjective.

Leon probably understands his master's feelings back then now.

Back then, although my master's wife's "N rules" restricted his personal freedom quite a bit, and he even had to ask permission to smoke, he was still happy every day. He said that being managed by his wife was another kind of happiness in life, and that he would understand when he got there.

Leon wasn't sure if "now" counted as "later" as his master had said, but... let's just assume it does.

When Leon's ears turned slightly red, Losweiser thought she had pinched Leon too hard, so she immediately let go.

However, after letting go, the Queen discovered that it wasn't just his ears that were red.

"Hmph, idiot."

Losweiser gently nudged his shoulder. "Take off your shirt."

"Hmm... Huh?! W-What are you doing?"

Couples with a more open sex life often have a "safety word" to use to end an unpleasant experience at a crucial moment;

But for this ill-fated couple, not only was there no such thing as a safe word in their lives, but a completely new "starting word" even emerged in the daily grind.

When you hear phrases like "take it off," "that's it," or "humph, you think I wouldn't dare?" it means that tonight will be another exhilarating "homework" session.

However, things don't seem to be going as Leon thought.

"Take off your clothes and dry them in the sun, otherwise it will be very uncomfortable to wear them wet."

"Oh..."

Leon crossed his arms, grabbed the hems of his shirt on both sides, and pulled it off.