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"What? How is this possible?"

His mouth opened and closed in disbelief, his face slowly draining of color.

He had already shared everything he knew with Leon, but he never expected the man to kill him anyway; the realization filled him with both anger and despair.

Before he could even begin to express the fury and hatred in his heart, a sharp pain in his stomach snapped him back to reality.

The pain intensified, blurring his vision.

*Thud!*

The wound was too fatal for him to endure, and he eventually collapsed, lifeless.

Until his last breath, he regretted trusting Leon so easily. Had he known what would happen, he might have chosen death over cooperating with him. But in this world, regret had no place. He would fade into obscurity, forgotten, without one ever knowing that he had been the cause of the Temple of Twilight's destruction in the future.

Meanwhile, Leon gazed at the man's lifeless body, a cold smile playing on his lips.

As his enemy, how could he simply let him go? Doing so would betray the principles he had upheld for so long.

Besides, it wasn't him who killed the man, but Athena. Surely, that wouldn't count as a violation of his previous promise.

"Have you gathered any important information from him, Leon?" Athena inquired softly, her figure slowly materializing beside him.

Leon's cold, indifferent expression softened in an instant. He smiled faintly as he wrapped his arms around Athena's slender waist.

"Yes, I got what I needed. The man held a high position in the Temple of Twilight, and the information I acquired is incredibly valuable," Leon replied, gently pinching her delicate cheek.

His decision to enter and explore the temple was undoubtedly rewarding. Not only had he prevented the Temple of Twilight from interfering in the rebellion he had orchestrated with Albert and Luna, but he had also gathered crucial intelligence about the Temple itself.

This new understanding would be invaluable in future dealings with them.

Upon hearing this, Athena smiled with delight, nestling her face contentedly into Leon's broad chest.

"Since everything is settled, shall we continue our journey?" she asked lightly, inhaling Leon's masculine scent as she rubbed her cheek against his chest.

Leon gently brushed Athena's long red hair, then gave a small nod.

"Of course, let's continue," he replied casually. But a curious expression suddenly crossed his face as his eyes scanned the surrounding empty hall. "By the way, did you check this hall? If so, how did it go? Was there anything of value?"

Since this place was a hideout for members of the Temple of Twilight, Leon was certain there must be valuable items hidden within.

"I checked, and yes, there are many valuables," Athena replied, slowly loosening her embrace from Leon.

She retrieved a gold pouch from her pocket and handed it to him.

"While you were dealing with those men, I explored the hall and found a hidden warehouse. There were plenty of treasures—gold coins, luxurious furniture, and more. I've gathered everything in this pouch for you," she explained calmly.

Leon paused, taken aback, and eyed the golden pouch with suspicion.

"Did you put everything inside? Didn't I tell you we'd divide any precious treasures between us?" he asked, frowning.

Athena smiled softly, shook her head, and placed the gold pouch in Leon's palm.

"As a dragon empress, I'm already incredibly wealthy. I don't need this kind of small fortune. But you, on the other hand, will certainly need it in the future," she replied firmly.

Her words filled Leon's heart with warmth. He knew the contents of the pouch must be priceless. After all, the Temple of Twilight had been a powerful force for thousands of years, and their accumulated wealth was probably only slightly less than that of the Holy Empire of Elysium or the Holy Orthodox.

Though this was merely one of their hideouts, the treasure hidden here was undeniably substantial. Yet, Athena was willing to give it all to him, and that act deeply touched Leon.

With a gentle look in his eyes, he whispered, "Thank you."

Then, Leon lifted Athena's chin and kissed her soft, alluring lips.

Athena was momentarily stunned by the sudden kiss but didn't pull away. Instead, she embraced him tightly, savoring the moment.

A few moments later, their lips parted, a thin thread of saliva connecting them, looking irresistibly tempting.

They gazed at each other, genuine love shining in their eyes. If not for the fact that this place wasn't suited for such a romantic setting, Leon might have carried Athena away to explore the "chapter of life" further.

"Let's leave this place," Leon said softly.

"Okay," Athena replied with a small nod, then linked her arm with his and snapped her fingers.

*Snap!*

In an instant, they vanished, leaving behind a hall littered with lifeless corpses.

...

In the throne room, Velix sat on the throne, his expression a mix of annoyance and anger that he couldn't hide.

"Two days have nearly passed, and the rebellions in the cities haven't subsided—in fact, they've only intensified. Damn it! How did this happen?" Velix cursed, his voice filled with rage.

In the past few days, he had been overwhelmed by the constant reports of rebellions.

He had taken numerous countermeasures, deploying troops led by powerful, high-ranking generals. Yet, no word had come from them, and the silence only added to Velix's frustration.

"Damn it... This is all because Jim, Natasya, and Rain disappeared without a trace. If they were here, I'm sure the rebellions wouldn't have happened," he muttered furiously, slamming his fist against the armrests of the throne.

Jim, Natasya, and Rain were the three people Velix trusted most—not only for their unmatched abilities but also for their unwavering loyalty. Over the years, he had relied on them to maintain the stability of his empire. Losing them had torn apart the very foundation of the empire he had worked so hard to build.

Just as anger and helplessness overwhelmed Velix, a plume of black smoke suddenly appeared beneath the stairs leading to the throne. The smoke swirled and expanded, gradually taking the form of a mysterious man in a black cloak.

As Velix watched the figure form, his expression grew even colder, hatred radiating from his eyes.

"What are you doing here?" he asked through gritted teeth, his voice thick with annoyance.

The mysterious man had promised to help quell the rebellion, yet instead of subsiding, it had only grown worse, making Velix regret ever trusting him.

The man sensed Velix's anger but remained unfazed, his demeanor calm and composed.

"I know you're frustrated with the rebellion, but relax; everything will be resolved today. I stand by every word I've said," he replied casually, his tone laced with confidence.

Velix was taken aback by his words, his eyebrows lifting slightly in suspicion.

"Is what you're saying true? You're not just bragging, are you?" Velix inquired, his tone tinged with doubt.

The mysterious man seemed irritated by Velix's skepticism, but he suppressed it, offering a brief nod.

"Don't worry; I've backed up every word I said. Just sit tight and wait for the results in a few hours," he responded coolly, his tone casual.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Without giving Velix a chance to reply, the figure slowly transformed back into black smoke and vanished from sight.

As he watched the man leave, Velix's tense expression gradually relaxed. He sighed softly, massaging his tight temples.

"If that man fails to handle the rebellions, I won't hesitate to sever our cooperation," Velix muttered casually, his eyes slowly closing.

...

In the back garden of the Holy Orthodox Hall, Arshley sat gracefully in a white chair. Her long, slender legs were crossed neatly, and her back rested comfortably against the chair's backrest.

Her face, usually hidden by a veil, was now exposed, revealing her captivating beauty.

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Yet, a slight frown creased her brow as she glanced at Edward, who sat across from her.

"What are you saying? There are massive rebellions in the cities of the Holy Empire of Elysium?" Arshley asked, her surprise evident.

Edward nodded slowly, sipping his tea. "Yes, recently, there have been large-scale rebellions in several cities, led by the noble families who settled there."

Arshley's expression darkened immediately, and her eyes narrowed with suspicion.

"How is that possible? Didn't Velix strip those noble families of their power and influence in the past? How could they raise armies now?" Arshley inquired, her voice tinged with doubt.

When Velix ascended to the throne, it caused a massive upheaval in the Holy Empire of Elysium. His first act was to seize control of the noble families' power, sparking widespread chaos across the empire. The decision threw the entire empire into severe political and social turmoil, nearly paralyzing the economy.

Surprisingly, Velix managed to restore order swiftly. Within a short time, he stabilized the empire, even improving the situation to a level better than before.

Edward remained calm, shaking his head slightly before responding casually, "From a layman's perspective, it would indeed be shocking to see something like this unfold. But from another angle, it was inevitable. Velix's decision to strip the noble families of their power was sound, but his execution was flawed. If he had handled it more carefully, this wouldn't have happened."

Arshley's eyebrows arched slightly, her eyes blinking in confusion.

"Are you suggesting that these nobles have been secretly amassing power, waiting for the right moment to rebel? Is that what's happening now?" she asked, her curiosity piqued.

"No, that's not it. While they lost their power, Velix has kept a close watch on them. There's no way they could have gathered power in secret," Edward responded calmly.

"Then, how could this happen?" Arshley pressed.

Edward smiled faintly, his gaze drifting upwards to the evening sky, which was stunningly beautiful.

"They may not have gathered power themselves, but that doesn't mean someone else couldn't have," he replied cryptically.

Arshley was momentarily stunned, her eyes gradually widening in disbelief. "Are you saying...?"