Chapter 231
He might forget the anniversary of Constantine's death, but he would want to remember his beloved daughter's birthday forever.
As for whether Constantine would mind Leon's method of calculation—ha~ no need to worry about it. 5.
"Hmm... the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan has indeed calmed down internally."
Losweiser hesitated, "But the dragon kings of those small tribes that Constantine conquered seem to want revenge. I already sent Shirley to gather information beforehand, and she said the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan has chosen a 'new king,' but it's probably just to be used as a scapegoat for Constantine's aggression." 7.
"The new king? Could he be the trusted confidant we're looking for?"
"That's possible. But he's probably still in deep trouble right now, and likely doesn't have time to be our interrogation subject."
Leon stroked his chin, frowning in thought.
After a moment, he smiled and said leisurely, "I think the timing is just right." (7)
Losweiser raised her beautiful eyebrows. "Just right?"
"Yes." (Yi)
Judging from the scoundrel's smile, Losweiser knew he had some mischievous idea up his sleeve again.
However, she didn't press Leon for his specific plans. Instead, she asked another question, "So, are you planning to go to the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan yourself, or will you have Shirley take a few people to capture that guy?"
"The latter is riskier and has a lower success rate. Moreover, there might be some unnecessary trouble on the way to bring that guy back."
"So, Prince Leon intends to lead the expedition in person?" Losweiser asked with a smile.
"What do you mean by the emperor personally leading an expedition? That's called penetrating deep behind enemy lines."
"Going deep behind enemy lines? Hmm... indeed, you're very good at it."
Leon blinked.
Wait, did a car wheel just run over my face?
Leon's idea was simple: take advantage of the calm during the internal turmoil of the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan, but when external pressure was at its peak, to infiltrate and find Constantine's confidant.
At that time, the trusted brother, who was in dire straits, never imagined that four months later, the guy who killed the boss would still come knocking on his door like a persistent ghost.
The main point is to catch someone off guard.
Losweiser had no objection to Leon's suggestion regarding the timing of his entry.
But the entry method... needs further consideration.
"I'll have Shirley take me to the vicinity of the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan's territory, and then I can go in myself," Leon thought.
Losweiser thought for a moment, then shook her head. "Not really."
"What's wrong?"
"First of all, you went to the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan to find out which other Dragon Kings were cooperating with the Human Empire. But in Shirley's or my other clansmen's eyes, it's strange and incongruous for you, as Silver Dragon Prince, to secretly go and defeat the Dragon Race's territory all by yourself."
Losweiser slowly analyzed the situation for Leon.
"Secondly Shirley would never allow the Silver Dragon Prince to enter enemy territory alone. Even if you let her wait outside, she would follow you. If it were any of my other deployments, they would probably do the same."
"And the confidant you're looking for, since he knows about Constantine's collusion with the Empire, he also has a high probability of knowing your human identity. In that case, no matter how you interrogate him, he might reveal your identity. If Shirley is with you, wouldn't the secret we've been keeping all this time be exposed?"
Losweiser makes a good point.
Since Constantine was able to complain about cooperating with the Empire in front of that confidant, that confidant is very likely also—
No, it's not highly likely.
They definitely already know Leon's identity.
Therefore, if Leon were to have Shirley or another member of his clan take him to the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan, the probability of his identity being exposed would greatly increase.
Leon needs the identity of "Silver Dragon Prince" as a cover, which will allow him to remain within the Dragon Race to investigate and work with his master to uncover the empire's conspiracy.
On the other hand, the 'fake' family he and Losweiser were running together was becoming more and more complete.
Noa, Mu En, and Xiao Guang are all proud of Leon; in their eyes, Leon is the best Daddy in the world.
But what if you suddenly told them that their proud father was actually a foreigner, a human being...?
The consequences were unpredictable.
Perhaps someone as intelligent as Noa wouldn't think much of it, as long as her Daddy still loves her and she still loves Daddy. The same goes for Mu En and Xiao Guang;
But--
If things take a turn for the worse, how will Leon cope?
This is a gamble that Leon dares not take.
All he could do was continue to keep this secret with Losweiser.
Seeing Leon deep in thought, Losweiser knew that he had understood the meaning of her words and had considered all the possibilities.
"Then how do I get to the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan?"
The territories of different Dragon Race are far apart, and no matter how supermodel General Leon is, he is still a two-legged land creature.
Without wings or any means of transportation, it would take several months to travel from the Silver Dragon Sanctuary to the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan on foot alone.
By then, let alone Constantine's confidant, the entire Crimson Flame Dragon Clan would probably have been annihilated in the flames of revenge from the various tribes.
Moreover, going to the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan is only the first step; the most important thing is not to arouse suspicion among those traveling with Leon.
Losweiser, however, had a good solution to this.
"I'll go with you."
Leon was taken aback.
Clearly, he hadn't expected Losweiser to say that.
"The Silver Dragon Queen and her husband secretly went to the territory of the defeated Dragon Race..."
Leon stroked his chin and gasped, "This sounds even more suspicious than if I went myself."
Losweiser shrugged. "Just say you're going to inspect the border. That excuse always works."
The Queen is absolutely right.
Although patrolling the border was jokingly referred to by her sister Ischa as "a good excuse for going to work or going on a date," it could indeed provide cover for some more "private" matters.
For example, dating.
For example... going deep behind enemy lines.
"Shirley and the others take you there, it will easily expose your identity, so in this situation, it is safest for me to go with you."
"You're right. But... I don't quite understand."
Losweiser tilted her head. "What don't you understand?"
Leon looked up at her, meeting her silver eyes, pursed his lips, and said,
"This matter is undoubtedly very dangerous, and even if we take a step back, it's a matter between my master, the empire, and me. The conflict between the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan and your Silver Dragon Clan is over; you don't need to take this risk with me..."
The Queen understood.
That scoundrel of a man still has a conscience; he even knows to consider her safety.
Losweiser felt a little smug inside, but didn't show it.
She decided to tease him a little longer, to see if she could get a more direct answer from that scoundrel.
"What can we do? Sigh, if your identity is exposed, won't our family fall apart?"
The Queen feigned difficulty and sighed repeatedly.
"I know it's dangerous, and I've only been pregnant for four months. My strength hasn't fully recovered yet. If I get there and clash with the remnants of the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan, I might get injured, or worse... I might not be able to come back, boohoo..."
That's false. After giving birth, Dragon Race' bodies and strength quickly return to normal levels.
After all, they are a wild race that fights and uses force to seize territory, and their fierce nature is etched into their DNA.
She was just saying that to scare that scoundrel.
Let's see if he'll show any genuine emotion again.
"Can't come back... Is it really that serious?" Leon was indeed a little frightened.
"Of course there is. You, Casmod, are Dragon Slayer Hero, fearless and invincible. Whoever comes, you just use lightning to deal with them. Unlike me, I'm not good at fighting, and my body is weak. If it weren't for this family and my daughter, I wouldn't be willing to take this risk with you."
She was pitiful and charming, as if a gust of wind could blow her frail body away.
If she were to hold a handkerchief in her hand, she would truly be a frail and beautiful woman, pitiful to behold.
Leon didn't know if she was faking it or if it was real, but the fact that she became weak after getting pregnant and giving birth certainly didn't sound fake.
He licked his dry lips, hesitated before standing up, walked over to Losweiser, and awkwardly nudged her shoulder.
"Alright, alright... We can always think of another way. You don't need to come with me."
"Another way? Is there any other way? Now that things have come to this, I have no choice but to take you there myself."
Losweiser put one hand to her forehead, pretending to be desperate.
But from an angle where Leon couldn't see, the Queen's lips curled up in a wild smile.
"But... but what if you get hurt if you go..."
"Injured" is a euphemism; the struggles between Dragon Race are far more complex than simply "injured."
"Hmph, you only start caring about me now. Where are you usually when you don't care about me?" The Queen's acting habit kicked in and she couldn't stop.
"Uh, me..."
"What?"
"I'm not concerned about you, I'm just... I'm just afraid my daughters will worry."
Not this trick again?
Ha, Casmod, today I'll show you that you can't use the same trick on the Dragon King twice!
"Oh, Leon, so you don't care about me at all. You were just stammering and pretending. I even considered risking my life to take you to your enemy. Waaah, I can't take it anymore! I can't take it anymore! I'm packing my things and going to my sister's house tomorrow—ugh!"
Leon quickly covered her mouth.
If she keeps rambling on, it might escalate to the point of divorce.
He covered Losweiser's mouth, and because he was standing and Losweiser was sitting, it naturally brought her face against his stomach.
Leon looked down at her, and she looked back at Leon with her beautiful eyes.
After exchanging glances for a moment, Leon blushed and stammered, "Chess..."
"Okay... I... I was just worried about you, alright? It's partly because of my daughters... but not entirely. I'm really worried about you myself, and I don't want anything to happen to you. If anything were to happen to you, I'd feel... so guilty."
After some deliberation, Leon ultimately used the word 'guilt'. 8.
Of course, emotions like 'sadness' and 'grief' are also consistent with Leon's personality, but such expressions might still be a bit... too ambiguous for him and Losweiser right now.
So after thinking it over, I think feeling guilty is better.
After all, she could have stayed home and lived a peaceful life as the Silver Dragon Queen; there was no need for her to take risks with Leon. (Seven)
If Leon got hurt while trying to help him, he would feel terribly guilty.
This has nothing to do with Losweiser's identity; it's just that with such a "loyal" partner helping you, how could you not feel guilty? Lu
Listen to that scoundrel's words, and feel the tone in his voice.
Losweiser was satisfied.
She pressed her hand down to cover her mouth, but her face remained pressed against Leon's waist and abdomen, and she even leaned her body slightly towards him.
She wasn't exactly clinging to him like a little bird; she was just tentatively leaning on him.
"Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself."
Losweiser said, "As for why I'm helping you, there's no particular reason. Isn't it only natural for a wife to help her husband?"
Leon lowered his head, his hand that had just covered her mouth still in place.
He boldly stroked Losweiser's warm, soft vulva with the back of his hand.
Unexpectedly, she did not resist or stop him, but simply let Leon caress her.