New Continent Bretonnia

"This journey is fraught with danger. Please take good care of yourself, Your Majesty. When necessary, you must protect your own life."

Jupiter had come to see them off. After escorting Leon and the others aboard the warship, Second Law and Merlin boarded first. He held Leon back beneath the ship and spoke to him in a low voice.

Leon was about to challenge that ultimate entity from beyond the world. His mind was made up, and Jupiter knew he could not persuade him otherwise.

Even though he had absolute faith in Leon, even though his companions were Second Law and a candidate for Grand, he could not help but feel worried at this moment.

The Empire and humanity still could not do without Leon's presence and deterrence. He...