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He gently rubbed the blade of the Holy Sword of Zenith.

"Finally, the Holy Sword of Zenith is back in my hands," Leon whispered, chuckling softly.

After being exposed to the devouring poison, he had been separated from the sword for a long time and had naturally missed it. After all, it was his personal weapon as a Sword Hero.

*Buzz!*

As if reacting to his touch, the Holy Sword of Zenith trembled slightly, emitting a shimmering white light.

Leon couldn't help but laugh. "Are you happy we're reunited?" he asked eagerly.

*Buzz!*

The light flickered again, and the Holy Sword of Zenith floated slowly around him, as if sharing in his joy.

Leon smiled softly at the sight. "Now that we're back together, we can take revenge on Velix. How does that sound? Do you agree?"

At that, the Holy Sword of Zenith, which had only emitted a faint glow before, suddenly burst into a brilliant light of terrifying intensity. The surrounding space shook violently, as though on the verge of collapsing.

The shift in the sword's behavior startled both Leon and Miranda. They exchanged a glance, the understanding clear in their eyes.

"Master, the Holy Sword of Zenith seems to be furious with Velix," Miranda said cautiously.

As the sword spirit of the Great Sword of Chaos, Miranda understood the tragedy Leon had endured. Because of this, she too felt a deep hatred for Velix and his subordinates, who had treated her master so cruelly.

Leon nodded quietly, narrowing his eyes as he stared at the Holy Sword of Zenith with a focused gaze.

"Of course it's angry. After all, Velix is the one who sealed it," Leon replied softly, causing Miranda to freeze in surprise.

"Master... do you mean..." Miranda's eyes widened as she began to speak, but Leon cut her off before she could finish.
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"Yes, the Seven Celestial Crystals are likely in Velix's hands," Leon interjected flatly.

Miranda was momentarily speechless, unsure of how to react. The Divine Sword of Burning Sky, shattered into the Seven Celestial Crystals, had vanished from the world.

Even the Hero Luminus Troya and the Demon Emperor Amon Crimson, who had searched tirelessly, were unable to find it.

If what her master said was true—that the Seven Celestial Crystals were in Velix's hands—it made sense that the Holy Sword of Zenith could be affected by the Ethereal Seal.

As Miranda drifted into thought, the light and pressure emanating from the Holy Sword of Zenith slowly faded, eventually returning to Leon's hand.

Leon smiled faintly, running his fingertips along the blade. Moments later, he closed his eyes, and the Holy Sword of Zenith transformed into a flash of white light that shot into his forehead before vanishing.

He slowly opened his eyes, looking at Miranda with a gaze full of gratitude, accompanied by a gentle smile.

"Thank you, Miranda. With your help, I was finally able to reclaim the Holy Sword of Zenith," Leon said sincerely.

Miranda shook her head, replying calmly, "You don't need to thank me, Master. Whatever burden you carry, I will help you carry it. After all, it's my duty as your sword spirit."

Her words warmed Leon's heart. He nodded slightly, saying nothing more.

They continued to converse casually about various things until Miranda's form transformed into a purple light and flew into his forehead.

Leon smiled softly at her departure.

His gaze then drifted to the direction of Miranda and Sylvia's moons, shining brightly outside the window. His face remained calm, but his eyes gleamed with cold determination.

"Velix... Don't think for a moment that you'll escape my grasp."

...

Morning...

The dawn sky gradually brightened as the sun rose in the east, its warm light breathing life into all creatures of the world.

Inside the tent, Leon, still deep in sleep, slowly opened his heavy eyelids.

"Is it morning already? Time really flies," Leon muttered lazily as he sat up.

He glanced around, letting out a small yawn and stretching his stiff body, now filled with energy.

Once fully awake, Leon took a deep breath and quickly rose to his feet.

His tent was equipped with a private bathroom, specially crafted by Liliana using high-level magic. Without wasting a moment, Leon headed straight to the bathroom to wash off the stickiness from his body.

Ten minutes later, he emerged, looking refreshed and noticeably more handsome.

He dressed quickly and prepared a light breakfast to satisfy his hunger.

Once everything was ready, he picked up the half-face mask from his nightstand and was about to head out when Kaelen's voice suddenly called out from outside the tent.

"General Leon, are you awake?"

Leon was momentarily startled before breaking into a smile. He stepped out of his tent and saw Kaelen standing a few meters away, his expression calm.

However, upon noticing Leon, Kaelen's youthful face lit up with excitement, and he immediately bowed respectfully.

"Good morning, General. I apologize for disturbing you. I thought you were still asleep," Kaelen said, a hint of embarrassment in his tone.

Leon smiled softly and waved a hand. "No need to worry. Just relax."

He walked over, crossing his arms behind his back, and asked curiously, "Is there something you need from me?"

Kaelen slowly raised his head and nodded.

"Apologies, General. I've come on Demon General Lilith's orders to inform you that she, Demon General Garan, and Demon General Terran are coordinating the entire army to prepare for the march back to the Demon Empire. She estimates that everything will be ready within the next three hours," Kaelen replied respectfully.

"Oh? So soon?" Leon raised an eyebrow slightly, surprise flickering on his face, hidden behind the mask.

When giving orders to the three of them yesterday, Leon had intentionally avoided specifying a time—morning, afternoon, or evening—for returning to the Demon Empire, so as not to place unnecessary pressure on them.

However, he hadn't expected them to start preparing for the trip so early—it took him by surprise.

Sensing Leon's surprise, Kaelen scratched his head and explained lightly, "Demon General Lilith said that the sooner they get started, the sooner they'll reach the teleportation gate. She doesn't want to waste any time."

Upon hearing this, Leon nodded slowly, a clear sense of appreciation gleaming in his purple eyes.

The journey from their campsite to the teleportation gate was long—about a thousand kilometers. Even with the fastest horses, it would take more than a full day to cover the distance.

Given the sheer size of the Demon army, and the fact that not all the soldiers were mounted, the journey would likely take two and a half to three days—further highlighting the distance to the teleportation portal.

Lilith's decision to prepare the entire army for the journey early was undoubtedly a wise and prudent one.

Subconsciously, a faint smile tugged at the corners of Leon's lips as he chuckled softly, "I didn't expect Lilith to possess such discipline and wisdom, just like Liliana. As expected of one who carries the Crimson name."

Shaking his head slightly, he turned back to Kaelen and said, "In that case, I'll go see Lilith, Garan, and Terran first."

He patted Kaelen lightly on the shoulder and began walking past him. However, not even ten meters into his stride, Kaelen suddenly called out to him.

"General Leon, could you wait a moment? I have something to ask," Kaelen said, his voice making Leon pause in surprise.

Turning to face him, Leon noticed that Kaelen, who had been excited earlier, now wore a doubtful and confused expression.

Raising an eyebrow and nodding, Leon replied casually, "Of course. Ask whatever you need."

Kaelen hesitated for a moment before carefully asking, "General, I heard from Demon General Lilith that you won't be returning with us and will instead be going to the Holy Empire of Elysium. Is that true?"

Leon was taken aback by the fact that Lilith had told Kaelen. After a brief pause, he realized that a trip to the Holy Empire of Elysium wasn't something that needed to be kept secret. With that in mind, he nodded lightly, not showing any anger.

"Yes, I am indeed going to the Holy Empire of Elysium," Leon confirmed casually before adding, "Is there a problem, Kaelen?"

Kaelen's expression shifted, and he looked embarrassed as he asked, "Could you take me with you, General?"

Leon's face instantly stiffened. "Take you?"

"Yes, I want to see the place where heroes are born," Kaelen replied with determination.

Leon fell silent for a moment, letting out a small sigh as he shook his head.

"I'm sorry, Kaelen. I can't take you with me. The Holy Empire of Elysium is far too dangerous for demons. Every town there is filled with anti-Demon magic, and if you tried to enter, you'd die," Leon explained gently, then added, "Besides, I'm going there to settle some important unfinished business. Please understand."

What he said was the truth. The anti-demon magics in the human towns were the result of centuries of spells cast by the Great Mages of Mankind.

The power of these magics was immense. Even Liliana herself couldn't enter those towns recklessly—a clear testament to their strength.

Kaelen was taken aback for a moment by Leon's response before letting out a sad sigh.

He had expected Leon to reject him, and the reason given was entirely reasonable.

If he insisted on going, he could very well end up in a situation that would lead to his death.

Noticing the sadness on Kaelen's face, Leon smiled and reassured him, "Don't worry. In the near future, I'll make sure you—no, all demons—will be able to visit the Holy Empire of Elysium, or the Holy Orthodoxy, without any danger."

Once the plan to overthrow Velix's rule over the Holy Empire of Elysium succeeded, he would unite humanity under Arshley's leadership and urge her to cooperate with Liliana and the Demon Empire.

In doing so, the enmity between the two races would gradually fade, marking the success of his mission to unite them.

Kaelen was clearly surprised by Leon's unexpected statement. He opened his mouth to ask, but noticed Leon had already started walking away.

Watching Leon's retreating figure, Kaelen blinked in confusion and curiosity.

"In the future, all demons will be able to go to the Holy Empire of Elysium and the Holy Orthodoxy... What does that mean?"