Leon's Decision: Kill or Not?

"Your Majesty, what do you think?"

Faced with Merlin's question, Leon found himself torn.

On one hand, he deeply respected Scathach as his teacher. She had taught him Rune Script, allowing him to manipulate magical energy and unleash the Holy Sword, rather than possessing a treasure trove he could not use.

For that reason, he respected his teacher's wishes and wanted to help her fulfill the desire she had waited who knew how many years for, honoring their original promise.

But on the other hand, he could not let go of Scathach emotionally either. He did not want to personally kill the teacher he respected.

Merlin had a point as well. If he truly struck to kill, then he and...