My Love Debts Are Everywhere!

Inside the tent, Leon sat on a lounge chair, leisurely sipping a cup of tea. His demeanor was calm and relaxed, as if he were savoring every note of the tea's aroma and flavor.

Moments later, the sound of approaching footsteps broke the quiet. The tent flap was pushed aside, revealing Kaelen escorting a middle-aged man clad in white armor, his hands bound tightly with ropes.

The man had short black hair and an average posture, yet his sharp aura was unmistakable—like the edge of a finely honed blade. Though faint wrinkles lined his face, it was easy to see he had been strikingly handsome in his youth.

"General, I've brought him as you ordered," Kaelen reported respectfully, shoving the man to the ground, forcing him to kneel before Leon.

Leon locked eyes with the middle-aged man, who glared back with undisguised hatred. Then, shifting his attention to Kaelen, Leon's expression softened into a satisfied smile, and he gave a small nod of approval.

"Good job, Kaelen. Thank you," Leon said with a faint smile.

Kaelen's face lit up with pride as he nodded energetically.

"You're welcome, General," he replied respectfully.

However, curiosity flickered across his youthful face as his gaze shifted to the bound middle-aged man.

"By the way, General, what do you plan to do with him?" Kaelen inquired, unable to suppress his intrigue.

Not long ago, Leon had tasked him with finding someone named "Albert" among the ranks of the detained human army. Initially, Kaelen had thought the task would be nearly impossible—there were over five hundred thousand captured soldiers, and locating a single individual seemed as daunting as searching for a needle in a mountain-sized haystack.

Fortunately, the difficulty he had anticipated never arose. Albert, the middle-aged man bound before him, turned out to be a high-ranking leader, second only to humanity's top leaders like Bow Hero Luna, Spear Hero Valen, Great Mage Rain, and others they had captured. Thanks to his position, Kaelen was able to locate him with ease.

Upon hearing the question, Leon simply smiled and shook his head.

"I have some important business with him," Leon replied briefly.

Kaelen, sensing that Leon didn't wish to discuss the matter further, suppressed his curiosity and bowed respectfully.

"Very well, General. In that case, may I take my leave?" Kaelen asked politely.

Leon gave a slight nod, and Kaelen exited, leaving Leon alone with Albert in the tent.

Albert's expression darkened further as he watched Kaelen leave, and he glared at Leon with barely contained fury.

"What do you want, Demon Emperor? Do you intend to kill me?" Albert demanded coldly.

Leon remained composed, unaffected by Albert's rudeness. He casually sipped his tea, his gaze fixed on Albert with an air of indifference.

The middle-aged man before him was Albert Lennister, the supreme military leader of the Holy Empire of Elysium, second only to Natasya. Despite his age, his strength and courage remained as sharp as in his youth. Hence, Velix retained his position as the supreme leader of the Empire's military.

The reason for summoning him was clearly linked to Leon's plan to subvert Velix's authority over the Holy Empire. As the supreme leader of the military, Albert held immense power over the Empire's soldiers. Gaining his support would greatly facilitate Leon's efforts to eventually unite the Holy Empire of Elysium with the Holy Orthodoxy.

Setting his teacup down on the saucer, Leon crossed his legs and leaned back in his chair, exuding a sense of calm authority.

"Albert Lennister, born a commoner in a small town near the southern border forty years ago. When he was five, his parents were killed in the war between humanity's army and the demon forces along the southern border. From that point on, he lived alone until he was ten, when a soldier found him and brought him to the capital to be cared for," Leon said suddenly, causing Albert's face to stiffen instantly.

Unaware of the change in Albert's demeanor, Leon continued, "By the age of twenty, Albert displayed remarkable talent in swordsmanship, earning him a place in the Empire's army. Through his relentless effort and exceptional skill, he eventually gained the favor of Holy Emperor Velix and rose to become the supreme leader of the military of the Holy Empire of Elysium."

Leon paused, offering Albert a playful smile before asking, "Am I right, Old Man—no, Albert Lennister?"

*Badump!*

Albert's heart raced, and cold sweat drenched his body. His face turned pale, horrified, as if all the blood had drained from it.

"Y-You... how could you possibly know my life story?" Albert stammered, his voice trembling.

He stared at Leon in fear, as though he were facing a ghost. What Leon had just revealed was his personal history. While not entirely a secret, only a few knew the details, and even they did not possess the depth of knowledge that Leon had just shown.

How could the Demon Emperor before him know so much about his life?

For the first time, Albert truly understood what dread and fear were. The countless life-and-death battles he had fought against the demon race had never instilled such deep terror in him as this.

Leon, however, simply shook his head, his demeanor calm and indifferent.

"You don't need to worry about where I learned it," Leon replied casually, then continued, "And you don't need to fear that I intend to kill you. In fact, I brought you here to ask for your help."

Upon hearing this, Albert was momentarily stunned before his expression hardened once more.

"A favor? What do you mean?" Albert asked warily, narrowing his eyes.

The idea of a demon emperor asking for his help was preposterous. Albert immediately suspected that whatever this favor entailed, it would undoubtedly harm humanity.

Leon noticed Albert's wariness but remained unfazed.

"I want you, along with the soldiers we've captured, to help me overthrow Velix's authority in the Holy Empire of Elysium," Leon stated bluntly.

Albert's eyes widened in disbelief, and a surge of anger overtook him.

"Overthrow His Majesty Holy Emperor Velix!? Are you serious?" Albert shouted, his voice tight with fury.

What Leon was asking of him was essentially a direct command to rebel against Velix. As the supreme leader of the military, sworn to loyalty to the Empire, how could he possibly consider such an act?

He would rather die than commit such a treacherous act.

Leon wasn't surprised by Albert's firm refusal. He knew him too well. However, he didn't show the slightest sign of concern—he already had a plan to make Albert submit.

Leisurely picking up a dry biscuit from the plate on the table, Leon took a bite and smiled lightly, waving his hand dismissively.

"Don't be too quick to reject, Albert. Take some time to think about it," Leon said casually.

Albert, however, remained unmoved and shook his head stubbornly.

"No matter how you try to convince me, I won't agree," he answered firmly, his tone unwavering.

Leon sighed softly, then leaned forward, his voice soft yet deliberate. "Are you sure? If you agree, I'll share information that I'm certain will pique your interest."n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Albert's eyebrows lifted slightly at Leon's words, and doubt flickered in his eyes.

"Information? What do you mean?" He asked, his tone betraying a hint of curiosity.

Leon's smile widened, a glint of mystery in his eyes as he replied playfully, "I have information about the whereabouts of a young girl named Eris Lennister. Are you interested?"