Chapter 270
"No, this method won't work."
For the first time, Noa rejected Leon's plan of action.
Leon looked at her with some surprise, about to say something like, "Dad's so awesome, he'll definitely come out and meet you."
But then Noa blurted out, "I don't want to be separated from you again, let's go together."
That assertive attitude and gaze were exactly like Losweiser's.
After a pause, Noa hurriedly added, "And, only you can go back to the past through reversal magic. If you die here, even if we successfully leave with the dragon scales, it will be useless."
Yes, the objective situation should be explained first, but she insists on judging the decision based on her own subjective feelings first—just like Losweiser!
She was still his own daughter after all, General Leon thought with satisfaction.
But there was no time for sentimentality here. Leon nodded, "Okay, let's go together then."
I was originally planning to stage a classic scene where "the hero holds the rear, buys time, and when everyone thinks the hero is dead, he waves and runs over, and everyone hugs each other, moved to tears."
However, your eldest daughter rejected your dramatic behavior and said she didn't want to be separated from you again—even though she hadn't called you "Daddy" in three months.
But her stubbornness and pride wouldn't affect Noa's strongest conviction:
Always be with your family.
After a brief discussion, someone from the group ahead shouted:
"Hurry up and do it!! That, that guy is Leon Casmod! I'll never forget that face!"
Sure enough, someone recognized Leon.
"Really? Because my face is too handsome?"
"Stop talking nonsense, old man."
After saying that, Noa spread her dragon wings, supported Leon's arm from behind, and then easily carried him over the outer wall of the Imperial City.
The moment they leaped over the wall, both Leon and Noa sensed the invisible barrier.
Forcing their way through the barrier means that more people will soon come to surround and intercept them.
After scaling the high wall, Leon said,
"The dragon form is too large and obvious. We should wait until we reach the city gates of the empire before using it. If we use it inside the city, it will only give the patrols directions."
Noa nodded and folded the wings on her back.
The father and daughter simply scaled the wall, while the pursuers on the other side needed to set up ladders or other tools, or take a detour, which gave Leon and Noa enough time to maneuver.
The two quickly left the Imperial City and slipped into a dark alley, where Mu En and Aurorla had already prepared a carriage to meet them.
"There's no time to go back for those two hostages. We need to leave the Empire before dawn."
Leon jumped onto the carriage. "We've already got the dragon scales, so we should try to avoid fighting. There's no need to get bogged down with these guys."
The worst thing to do when playing away is to engage in a protracted battle. Even though Leon's strength has recovered somewhat, he doesn't want to take the greater risk of staying and fighting against the Empire.
He never forgot the purpose of his adventure back to the Empire— to Heart-protecting Dragon Scale.
Now that we have the dragon scales, let's proceed with a lightning-fast moisturizing process.
Aurorla cracked her whip, and with a neigh, the carriage sped off.
Sitting in the violently shaking carriage, Leon suddenly sighed, "This scene... seems so familiar."
Noa looked up at him. "What? You've been caught stealing before?"
Leon didn't elaborate, but joked, "I stole your Mom's heart, and then she caught me and kept me captive for three years."
"Thank you, but I'm about to throw up."
Why is it that when my Mom tells the same love story, it's so captivating and full of emotion?
When this guy started telling the story, it had a strong comedic feel to it.
Leon's dry humor temporarily eased the tense atmosphere.
He stood up, walked outside the carriage, and looked back. A patrol team had already reacted and started chasing after them.
Leon raised his right hand, his palm gathering Magic Power.
The next moment, a wolf formed from lightning leaped from Leon's palm and pounced on the pursuers behind him.
Rank A Lightning magic: Lightning Wolf Breaking Army
Just as Leon had predicted, playing away from home was a disadvantage.
More and more patrol teams poured out from both sides of the road, chasing after them.
However, this is not the most difficult part.
Noa looked up and saw three figures leap onto the roof, approaching the carriage from both sides.
"It's the Knife Trio ..." Noa said quietly.
Leon followed Noa's gaze and, sure enough, those three guys were much more efficient than a regular patrol team.
"Hey hey hey, you guys speeding down there, can you stop for a second? I'd like a ride!" the trio's leader, Gini, shouted from above.
Leon was taken aback, then immediately realized, "Who are you calling an old man!"
"Leon Casmod, I know you. You must be in your forties now, right? People in their forties are considered old men."
"Captain, although he is indeed over forty years old according to the timeline, he looks like he's only in his twenties," said another member Gitei.
"I don't know, maybe... he takes good care of himself? Whatever, I'll ask him the secret to his eternal youth after I beat him up!"
Leon narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a low voice, "Such arrogance."
These neurotic guys are not to be trifled with.
Leon had no desire to continue the fight.
After exchanging a few words, he stopped paying attention to those three lunatics.
But since the Vanguard Special Operations Team has made their appearance, it means things won't end so easily.
"Hey! Casmod, where did you hide Nacho? He still owes us a meal!" Ginny continued to challenge.
Leon ignored them and unleashed another Lightning magic, clearing out some of the pursuers behind him.
"Hmph, how dare you ignore me, you old codger who should have been buried long ago... Take this!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Gini raised her hand to gather magical energy.
A white ball of light condensed in his hand, and then he hurled it fiercely at the carriage speeding down the street.
The ball of light crashed into the ground to the side, causing a violent explosion and impact.
Of course, this is just an appetizer.
The next second, more energy orbs rained down from the houses on both sides of the street.
Aurorla maneuvered the carriage, dodging and weaving at lightning speed.
"Dad, should we fight back? I almost got hit by that!" Aurorla shouted from the front.
"You just drive, Dad will figure out the solution."
Leon's mind raced as he reviewed his skill set in his head.
Leon quickly devised a plan to defeat the enemy.
He flipped and leaped onto the roof of the carriage, bent over in a lunge position, and lowered his center of gravity to maintain his balance.
"Hey, old man, finally getting serious with us?" Gini continued to provoke.
Leon did not respond.
He raised his right hand high, and the Lightning power gathered in his palm.
Gini raised an eyebrow. "What kind of move is that, old man? Myriad Lightning Heavenly Attraction? Lightning Wolf Breaking Army? Or your most prized Thousand Birds? Let me tell you, none of these moves work on us!"
As soon as Gini finished speaking, his two teammates got ready to attack.
However, just as they were about to launch the next wave of attacks, the lightning in Leon's hand suddenly burst out with an extremely dazzling light.
The light illuminated the entire night sky, making it as bright as day.
The Knife Trio were instantly blinded by the light, making it impossible for them to see what was happening on the street.
Rank B Lightning magic: Extreme Day
It is a very useful support move.
A few seconds later, the light faded, and Gini regained her vision.
He watched the carriage speeding away down the street and suddenly realized that he had been tricked by that guy Leon.
Ginny gritted his teeth and ordered, "Chase! Catch that guy! I want to see if the former strongest Dragon Slayer is only capable of these petty tricks!"
The trio sped up and chased after the carriage.
They were completely unaware that in the alleyway beside them, Leon and his three companions were secretly watching their departing figures.
In the few seconds that Gini and the others lost sight of him, Leon led the girls off the carriage and disappeared into the alley.
But this is just a delaying tactic.
Although Gini was a bit neurotic, he wasn't stupid and soon realized the carriage was empty.
"Hurry up, don't let the other patrols spot us."
"Yes, Daddy."
The father and his three daughters slowly made their way to the other exit of the alley.
However, just as they were about to leave the alley, they heard a sound coming from one side of the exit.
"I heard that Lord Nacho has gone missing?"
"Hmm, it seems like he was taken away by that guy named Leon Casmod."
"Leon... Casmod? Didn't he die twenty years ago?"
"Who knows? All I know is that guy is ridiculously strong. Being sent to hunt him down is practically suicide. So if we see him, we'll just pull the flare and call for reinforcements."
"Clear!"
They are a patrol team.
The moonlight cast their shadows as they drew closer to the alley's exit.
Leon couldn't determine the number of the enemy, so he didn't know if he could deal with them as precisely as he had with the four guards from before.
If they can't resolve the issue in an instant, they'll have to sound the alarm.
At that time, the Knife Trio that just left will immediately return, and a fierce battle will be inevitable.
Leon stared intently at the approaching figures, slowly gathering energy in his hands.
He wasn't afraid of confronting the Knife Trio, but he was worried about being bogged down here and eventually being worn down by the Empire's people.
But things have come to this... we have no choice but to take a gamble.
The footsteps grew clearer, and the three sisters prepared to pounce.
But, the next second, several screams were heard coming from the alley exit.
"Signal flare! Signal now—"
Bang--
The muffled gunshot sounded as if a silencer had been installed.
Leon was startled. Had... someone wiped out the patrol?
"I think I just heard a familiar name."
A mature female voice came from the alley entrance.
The low-heeled boots tapped lightly on the stone bricks as they stepped over the corpses and stood at the exit of the alley.
She was wearing a trench coat, and although she wasn't very tall, her proportions were quite perfect.
The silenced pistol in her hand gleamed in the cold moonlight, and her blue ponytail swayed gently in the night breeze.
She looked at Leon, her eyes flickering slightly, "Long time no see... Captain."