nownovels Chapter 400: 400
Chapter 400: 400
Chapter 400: 400
Leon stood there watching Paul's battered figure with a blank expression. He was about to take a step when a loud voice echoed across the district.
The voice exuded a certain amount of pressure that startled everyone out there.
"Leon... You are requested to meet General Zhan immediately. "
Leon's eyes glowed and his body erupted with a pressure that created a vortex frightening the onlookers who took a step away in fear of what was about to come.
The announcer, as if perceiving the danger of life, adjusted his tone,"And yeah, it isn't an order, but rather a sincere request."
Leon's lips twitched at this. "You didn't need to specify that part. What do you think of me?"
"An unreasonable brute..." Leon muttered, looking around as if seeking agreement from the onlookers, but everyone who met his gaze quickly looked away.
Ael, who was among them, shouted,"Of course you aren't a brute."
"You just have a few screws loose causing you to kill anyone with the slightest disobedience."Ael
"Sigh... these crude people," he muttered, exasperated while showing a middle finger to Ael warning him to keep himself checked.
Ael sensing danger sneaked behind Morbius.
Lucien dashed up to Leon, his face clouded with anxiety. "Will you be okay? What if this is a trap? You could be attacked there."
Leon sighed and flicked the boy's forehead. "You have watched too many movies,kids..."
"Movies?" Ael chimed in, leaning in curiously.
"Are you talking about those videos on the screen? They look weird but kind of interesting..."
Leon rolled his eyes, glancing over at Morbius. "Hey, keep an eye on this kid."
Morbius nodded, a serious look crossing his face. "Don't worry. I'll make sure he stays out of trouble."
"Sorry, but I don't have friends, just girlfriends," Leon shrugged.
Looking at Leon, General Zhan recalled an old lesson from his master. Power gained too early only fuels recklessness. True strength comes with experience, crafting harmony between skill and wisdom.
Shaking his head, Zhan chose to dive straight to the point. "In fact, it's good that you're here. You might have heard about the opening of the secret realm?"
Leon nodded. "Hmm."
"My scouts have spotted Black Demons gathering there, and there've already been skirmishes. The forces we deployed are struggling to maintain order."
"So you want me to handle the chaos," Leon said with a smirk, puffing his chest. "Good idea. Leave it to me; I'm good at controlling things."
Zhan coughed, trying to stifle his reaction.' If I put you in charge, I'd find ninety percent of the crowd missing or headless by tomorrow.'
"We've got forces in place. What I'm more concerned about is something inside the realm."
"Something inside?" Leon's interest was piqued.
"Yes. The Black Demons seem particularly interested, almost as if they know what's hidden there and are determined to get it at any cost."
Zhan continued, "According to rune experts from other races, only those below thirty in human years can enter."
Leon tilted his head, intrigued. "Then other species, like elves, can't enter either?"
"Not exactly. An elf who's a hundred years old is considered youthful in their world's terms; it's equivalent to about ten in human years. For other species, it's similar. Basically, only those under the age of three hundred can enter except for humans."
"What the...? That's blatant fucking favoritism!" Leon shot back, glaring.
Zhan fixed Leon with a stern gaze. "Mind your language."
Leon slumped slightly, rolling his eyes at the reprimand. Zhan only sighed. "It is what it is."
"Fine," Leon muttered, turning to leave, though his mind churned with possibilities about the secret realm.