As a True Demon King-class existence, Leon had seen through Emesia's actions and the outcome of her attempt to steal a chicken only to lose the rice used to lure it with at a single glance.
Even Leon found it difficult to conceal the shock in his heart.
He knew Xiao was strong, but he had never expected Xiao to be this powerful.
Just a single burst of aura had forced Emesia, the Heavenly Emperor, to get serious.
However, once the shock passed, anger at Emesia's discourteous behavior took its place.
"Emesia, what the hell are you doing?!"
Without regard for Emesia's status as the Heavenly Emperor of the Magic Dynasty, Leon directly questioned her.
For Leon, a Demon Lord, to speak to Emesia, a Heavenly Emperor, in such a tone was enough to show how unusual their relationship was.
"It truly is... surprising!"
"I never expected that after only a few months apart, Your Excellency's strength would become so terrifying. It truly makes me ashamed of myself."
Emesia paid no attention to Leon's questioning and merely sighed at Xiao in a tone of disbelief.
"Is this what one should expect from someone by that lord's side?"
"You truly are an absolute monster!"
Emesia's words were full of praise for Xiao.
Yet Xiao felt not the slightest pride at Emesia's praise, as though the person who had just forced Emesia to act with nothing more than an aura was not him at all.
"You flatter me. It is all a gift from the Emperor."
Xiao's words were calm and devoid of any boastfulness, carrying only humility that could not be concealed.
After all, Xiao believed that everything he had achieved and all the strength he possessed today were gifts from the Emperor.
Had the Emperor not favored him, Xiao would