Chapter 270: Leon's Distress and Confusion

"F***! Did I actually cross the line with Athena!?"Leon's ears buzzed at the realization, and his heart pounded so fiercely it felt like it might burst from his chest.

Cold sweat began to form on his back as he took a deep breath, trying to steady himself, but it didn't help at all.

"Damn... I need to calm down first," he muttered, patting both cheeks with his hands.

To process and understand the situation, the first thing he needed was to regain his composure and self-control. Only then could he make a rational decision.

After five minutes, his body finally began to relax, allowing him to feel a sense of relief and think more clearly.

He turned his gaze to Athena, lying beside him, still sleeping soundly with a blissful smile on her lips, and felt the corner of his mouth twitch in response.

"This woman is really crazy," Leon muttered, rubbing his slightly throbbing forehead.

He knew well how cunning and unpredictable Athena could be, but he hadn't expected her to be this bold and reckless.

Not only had she used a strange potion that temporarily robbed him of consciousness and strength, but she had also kidnapped him from the parlor while Liliana was right outside the door.

Additionally, she had drugged him with an aphrodisiac, fueling his desire until it spiraled out of control, ultimately leading them to this moment.

Reflecting on the entire series of events, Leon felt utterly overwhelmed, unsure how to process everything that had happened.

"Damn... what do I do now? And how should I act after this?" Leon wondered, staring at the ceiling with a dazed expression.

For any other man, an incident like this would surely be seen as a divine blessing, one that they would never experience even if they lived for thousands of years.

After all, as the dragon empress and leader of all dragons, Athena not only wields significant influence over the balance of the world but also possesses an incredibly beautiful and captivating appearance.

Experiencing such an intimate and passionate moment with her was undeniably a blessing beyond anyone's imagination.

But for him, this incident was far from a blessing or a stroke of luck; it was a major disaster.

Had Liliana known, the situation could have quickly spiraled out of control, potentially leading to a war between the Demon and Dragon races.

The very thought of the possible aftermath sent chills down his spine.

"F***! Do the gods really hate me this much?" Leon muttered through clenched teeth, his fists tightly balled.

Certainly, he knew that complaining was pointless now that the incident had already occurred; he needed to focus on finding a solution.

Still, no matter how hard he thought, his high IQ couldn't come up with a clear and precise solution to the problem, leaving him feeling frustrated.

With a sigh, Leon shakes his head and murmurs, "I need to get some fresh air."

In certain situations, the surrounding atmosphere can significantly impact one's thought process, and Leon was well aware of this.

Slowly, he shifted his body slightly but stopped abruptly as he remembered something important.

Turning to Athena, he extended his index and middle fingers and gently pressed them to her forehead.

*Whoosh!*

From his two fingers, a small speck of light suddenly appeared, growing larger until it illuminated the entire room.

After a while, the light gradually faded, and Leon withdrew his hand, his expression calm.

"With this, Athena shouldn't be waking up anytime soon," he murmured.

He then got off the bed, retrieved his clothes from the floor, and dressed.

Next, he picked up a letter and a pen from the table and scribbled a few words.

After taking a deep breath, he placed the letter back on the table and cast one last, thoughtful glance at the still-sleeping Athena before vanishing from the room.

...

At the edge of a slightly steep cliff, Leon watched the sun slowly set in the sky, his expression calm but tinged with an undeniable sense of helplessness and confusion.

"How should I explain this to Liliana? Should I be honest or pretend nothing happened?" Leon pondered inwardly, his brow slightly furrowed.

In a relationship, honesty is crucial, as it forms the foundation and key to a strong bond. Without it, the relationship is likely to crumble and become irreparable.

Naturally, he knew this, but he couldn't shake the deep sense of dread and fear that being honest might push Liliana away and make her hate him.

After all, what he had done was the most unforgivable form of betrayal.

Although the incident was not his fault, it did not change the fact that he had deceived and betrayed Liliana.

Unbeknownst to him, the sun had fully set, and the twin moons—Miranda and Sylvia—now illuminated the night sky alongside the stars.

Jolted from his thoughts, Leon's gaze was drawn to the dark moon Miranda, and he was startled.

"That's right! Miranda! How could I have forgotten her?" Leon's eyes widened, and he tapped his forehead, his face showing clear disbelief.

Given the many events of the day, he had almost forgotten about Miranda's presence within him.

As a sword spirit of the Great Sword of Chaos with thousands of years of experience, Miranda undoubtedly had profound wisdom and could offer crucial advice on the matter.

With a smile of relief, Leon closed his eyes and touched his forehead with his index and middle fingers.

"Miranda, can you hear me?" He called softly.

After waiting for a moment, Miranda remained silent, leaving him both surprised and puzzled.

"What's going on? Why isn't Miranda answering?" Leon pondered, frowning slightly.

Although Miranda had once missed his call, he accepted it, knowing she was busy investigating the issue of the Holy Sword of Zenith at the time.

However, given the clues that had emerged regarding the Holy Sword of Zenith, it was unlikely that Miranda would remain unreachable.

After a moment of reflection, he decided not to give up and resolved to attempt contacting her once more.

"Miranda, are you there? I need to discuss something important. Please respond," Leon called gently once more.

Still, there was no response from Miranda, which deepened his frustration and caused his brows to furrow.

He turned his gaze to the two moons in the sky, sighed deeply, and asked quietly, "What should I do?"

As he was grappling with his frustration, a man's voice suddenly sounded from behind him.

"It seems even a confident sword hero like you can find yourself in confusion and distress—something no one would have anticipated."

Upon hearing the voice, Leon was instantly stunned, goosebumps running down his spine. Sёarch* The nôᴠel Fire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Swiftly, he turned around, and his entire body froze at the sight of the voice's source.

"You are..."