Chapter 475

The master mentioned this during an exchange of information.

Logically speaking, the change of each emperor would subtly alter the ruling style of the previous ruler in order to consolidate his own position.

During the thirty years that the King Cantor reigned, the empire did not undergo any significant changes compared to before.

Especially when the previous King and many ministers passed away, no photos of their bodies were published in the newspapers.

This was unprecedented when any previous King passed away.

However, the master and apprentice only mentioned the matter briefly at the time and did not investigate it in depth.

Now, a new enemy is slowly emerging from the shadows, which reminds the master of this crucial clue.

"Let's make a bold guess: if the empire's ruling style over the past thirty years has not changed from that of the previous King, does that mean that the one controlling this puppet King, Cantor, is the previous King?"

The master said, "And the former King retreated behind the scenes, adopting the alias 'Shadow,' and continues to secretly control the empire's every move?"

These words were like a wake-up call; Leon nodded thoughtfully.

"That makes some sense... but there's a crucial question: if Shadow really was the previous King, how did he live for so long?"

"The previous King must have been in his seventies when he died. If he were still alive, he would be at least a hundred years old."

"Can a person who is over a hundred years old really still play such a big game of chess?"

The master had naturally considered this issue as well, and replied in a deep voice,

"I think it must have been through some kind of magic or special means that their lifespan was extended."

"But this kind of magic that forcibly prolongs life is forbidden. It might not only fail to prolong life, but could also cause premature death."

Forbidden life-extending magic is different from crystals that ensure bodily functions.

The crystal is used to seal the target inside while they are still alive, so they cannot move or speak, and can only hear the sounds from the outside world.

Life-extending magic, on the other hand, forcibly extends a person's lifespan. As Leon said, it is extremely risky, and one might actually die prematurely.

"Hmm... but this is indeed a new direction to consider. You can keep an eye on it," the master said.

"Good."

Given the current situation, Leon will not let go of any clue.

After chatting with his master for a while, Leon stood up.

The master's wife came up and asked with concern,

"How have you been lately, Leon?"

Leon smiled and said, "It's fine, Master's wife."

"That's good. If you have time... bring your wife over for a visit. I had to leave in a hurry the last two times, so I haven't had a proper chat with her yet."

I understand, the mother-in-law wants to chat with her daughter-in-law about everyday things.

That's perfectly reasonable.

"Okay, Master's wife, we'll come to see you and Master together when Losweiser has time."

"Uh-huh."

"Alright, family time is over."

Claudia, arms crossed, leaned against the bedroom doorframe, smiling as she looked at Leon.

"Now you can tell me what you want me to do for you, right?"

45. The Dragon King's unique stubbornness

After Leon stated his demands, Claudia rolled her eyes so hard they almost reached the sky.

"How dare you try to take things while eating? I've already given you a copy of 'The Gate of Nine Hells' and 'Soul Judgment,' enough for you until you retire. Why are you asking me for more?"

"No, no, senior, this time it's not for me and Losweiser. It's... for Constantine."

Claudia raised an eyebrow. "Give it to him? Why?"

Leon told Claudia about how he had promised Kang a lot of money in order to get Kang to help him.

Then the beautiful woman gave him an even bigger eye roll.

"No, we won't give it to you. Figure it out yourself."

With that, Claudia crossed her arms and turned to leave the room without looking back.

"Hey, senior! Senior..."

As the door closed, Leon's heart sank.

He sighed, unsure of what to do.

His teacher's wife walked to his side, patted his shoulder, and comforted him.

"It's alright, Leon. My sister has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. She won't refuse to help."

Leon scratched his head. "I don't want to bother Claudia every time, but she's really the only one who can help me with this kind of thing."

"Okay, I'll talk to her about it in a bit, don't worry."

"Hello--"

The door was suddenly opened a crack, and Sea Dragon First Princess leaned against the doorway. "Little Baby Leon, do you have to come to your Mom and cry every time you encounter a little difficulty?"

"Senior, you..."

Claudia raised her chin. "Let's go, I'll take you to choose Primal Secret Manuals."

Upon hearing this, the master's wife smiled knowingly and secretly nudged Leon's arm, signaling him to hurry up and follow.

I understand.

Dragon Race are known for their stubbornness on the outside but softness on the inside.

Especially the Dragon King.

With Losweiser at home and Old Kang outside, I never expected my own aunt to have the same personality.

But Leon couldn't help but wonder:

Is it that one becomes the Dragon King by being stubborn, or does one learn to be stubborn after becoming the Dragon King?

He shook his head, trying to clear his mind of these messy thoughts. After bidding farewell to his master and mistress, he followed Claudia out of the room.

"Thank you so much, senior. I've troubled you so many times."

In the corridor, Leon and Claudia walked side by side toward the library.

Claudia looked straight ahead, her tone calm.

"You are my sister's adopted son. In your human terms, you are also my family, so it's not a question of trouble or not."

"But..."

The beautiful woman suddenly stopped in her tracks.

Leon also stopped.

Claudia looked at Leon with her blue eyes and spoke slowly.

"But you owe me a favor again this time, and I will remember it."

Leon was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "I understand, senior. If you ever need my help in the future, just let me know."

Human relationships don't disappear, they just shift.

Leon thought it was a feasible idea to use Claudia's favor to make up for the debt owed to Constantine.

After all, the hot-tempered Old Kang was not very stable, but his "aunt" was very easy to talk to.

(Casmod's friendly reminder: Using loans to pay off other loans is not advisable. Spend only what you earn, and happiness will be shared by millions of families.)

"Oh, by the way, you just said you wanted the Primal Secret Manuals to give to Constantine, why is that?" Claudia asked.

"It's the payment for asking him for help before. I originally promised him a room full of Primal Secret Manuals, but I thought that was a bit unrealistic... so I reduced it to two," Leon explained.

The blue-haired beauty smiled gently, "Actually, there's no need to be so faithful to promises with these temporary allies. It has nothing to do with character; it's just that in these chaotic times, promises are the least valuable thing."

"But Constantine did help me a lot in the war for the Empire, and we might even join forces again in the future, so it's better to keep my word."

Claudia nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. I really like your personality. No wonder you were able to conquer the Silver Dragon King."

Leon gave a wry smile, "Senior, please don't tease us. My relationship with Little Los was completely accidental..."

"Your meeting may have been an accident, but the process of falling in love was definitely not."

Claudia, speaking with the air of someone who's been there, said, "You have qualities that attract her, and she has things that fascinate you, which is why you've come this far together."

What fascinates me about the Dragon Queen?

Hiss...

Bunny, bunny girl?

Thinking about this, Leon couldn't help but laugh to himself.

Claudia glanced at him, said nothing, but muttered something under her breath.

"Young man, sigh."

After walking for a while, Claudia asked,

"I just overheard you talking to your master about that 'Lord Shadow' you mentioned before. So, are you planning to start a formal investigation into this guy now?"

"Yes, my master's advice to me was to think from the perspective of the previous King, and I think it makes a lot of sense."

Leon said, "Once I've finished dealing with what I'm doing, I want to go back to the Empire and investigate properly."

"Yes. The greatest crises often lie hidden in the deepest recesses."

"You're right, senior."

"We've arrived."

The two arrived at the library. Claudia opened the wooden door and led Leon inside.

On the left side of the library is a set of exquisite tables and chairs.

Various ancient books and documents were placed on the table, and next to them were Claudia's handwritten notes.

She usually spends her time here organizing and translating those ancient books.

"The Primal Magic Manuals are here."

As Claudia spoke, she led Leon to a secluded corner of the library.

There is a separate bookshelf here.

The collection of books is not large, but every book looks very new.

"All the Primal Magic Secret Manuals I've compiled over the past few decades are here. They're handwritten copies; I've kept the originals in a safer place."

Claudia said, "To be honest, knowing that it was going to be given to Constantine, I was a little reluctant to part with it."

After saying that, she glanced at Leon, "But it's not too bad to do you Leon Casmod, a favor."

I don't know why his life experiences in the past few years have been so surreal. Just six years ago, he was the strongest Dragon Slayer on the human side, the kind of person that even dragons would tremble at the mere sight of him.

Six years later, however, General Leon became a highly respected figure among the Dragon Race, and even an ancient being like the Thunder Dragon King had to show him respect.

It's hard to imagine what his life will be like in six years.

Could it be that the ancient Dragon race hero, the legendary savior, the Primal Dragon King Noah, all had to be related to him or something?

Just thinking about it is so exciting!

"If it's someone like Constantine who's very skilled in Fire magic..."

Claudia muttered to herself as she picked out two Primal Secret Manuals.

"Let's talk about 'Volcanic Flame' and 'Heart Fire'."

She handed two Primal Secret Manuals to Leon, "The former is a very strong offensive Magic, which also has a sealing effect; the latter, although not primarily offensive, is very suitable for Constantine's volatile personality."

Leon took the manual. "Oh? Why do you say that?"

"Heart Fire" is more about self-cultivation and strengthening one's mental strength through meditation. In other words, as long as he has the will to fight, he will never fall.