My Love Debts Are Everywhere!

Two days later...

Sitting on the parlor sofa, Liliana read a book, her expression lazy and indifferent.

Her slender legs were elegantly crossed, while her chin rested in the palm of her hand, which was placed on the armrest of the sofa.

Dressed in a simple black gown, she radiated a captivating charm. Her alluring curves, impossible to conceal, made anyone who looked at her feel their heart race and desire surge.

*Tap! Tap!*

The sound of footsteps echoed from the side, followed by the appearance of a short young maid approaching.

"Good morning, Your Majesty," the maid greeted, bowing slightly.

Liliana glanced up, her gaze falling on the young woman—Celine.

Her indifferent expression softened, and Liliana straightened, lazily leaning back against the sofa.

"Good morning, Celine. What brings you here?" She inquired, her tone as indifferent as ever.

Celine lifted her head and smiled gently, nodding slightly.

"Your Majesty Liliana, I've just received word that the demon army, along with the three demon generals, has returned and is currently stationed at the outer palace," Celine reported respectfully, though her joy was hard to conceal.

Liliana's indifferent expression shifted slightly at the news, and her graceful form trembled faintly.

"Really? When did they arrive?" Liliana inquired, her excitement evident as she set the book aside.

"They returned ten minutes ago, Your Majesty," Celine answered.

Liliana clenched her hands tightly, letting out a sigh of relief. Discover hidden stories at empire

For the past few days, there had been no updates from the battlefield, save for a letter about their victory over humanity's forces. That had left her anxious and restless. But now, with confirmation of their safe return, relief spread clearly across her face.

Snapping out of her momentary happiness, Liliana rose quickly and nodded slowly.

"Then please invite the three demon generals to the inner palace. There are many matters I need to discuss with them," she ordered calmly.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I'll arrange it immediately," Celine replied firmly.

"Good!" Liliana smiled with satisfaction, but her expression quickly changed to one of curiosity. "By the way, did Leon return with them?" she asked, her voice tinged with interest.

According to the letter she had received, the demon army's victory had been largely due to Leon's intervention. Without him, the demon army might have faced severe disadvantage, even risking complete defeat.

The thought brought Liliana a sense of relief and satisfaction, grateful that she hadn't held Leon back at that time. Now, with the return of the demon army and the three demon generals, Leon should have been with them.

As she envisioned their upcoming meeting, Liliana couldn't help but feel excited, even planning to give him a special gift tonight.

Noticing Liliana's excited expression, Celine hesitated for a moment. She sighed softly, shook her head, and then answered nervously, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I didn't receive any reports of His Majesty Leon's return. All I know is that the three Demon Generals and four hundred thousand demon soldiers have returned."

Upon hearing this, the joy on Liliana's face instantly vanished, replaced by astonishment as she stared at Celine.

"Does that mean he's not with them?" Liliana inquired, her voice filled with confusion.

"Yes, Your Majesty," Celine replied quietly.

Liliana fell into silence, her eyes narrowing in thought, lost in deep contemplation.

"Where exactly did Leon go? Why didn't he return with the demon army? Does he have unfinished business?" Liliana wondered, her suspicion growing.

Before departing for the battlefield, Leon had promised to return once the war was over. But now, by not returning with the demon army, he had broken his promise, leaving her both confused and a little upset.

After a moment of thought, she shook her head and dismissed her concerns. If Leon chose not to return, it must be because of something important. After all, she trusted him completely.

"Alright, you may go and invite the three Demon Generals to see me," Liliana said, her tone nonchalant.

"As you wish, Your Majesty," Celine replied, bowing her head slightly.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

She then left the parlor immediately to carry out Liliana's orders.

As Liliana watched Celine disappear from view, she sat back down, massaging her temples.

"Since Leon didn't return, I'll have to explain it to the four little girls. I hope they don't get upset and can accept it," she murmured to herself.

Without wasting another moment, Liliana snapped her fingers, and her figure vanished from the room.

...

"What? The Demon Army is back?" Charlotte exclaimed in disbelief.

Sitting beside him, Fiona, Iris, and Stella were just as surprised, and a sudden sense of nervousness washed over them.

"Um... the Demon Army is back from the battlefield," Lyra replied softly.

Charlotte stood frozen for a moment, then, with a beautiful smile and a burst of laughter, she exclaimed, "Yay! Daddy's back!"

Usually calm and graceful, Charlotte couldn't contain her excitement and jumped up in joy.

Though she never openly expressed her longing for him, she often felt sad and lonely without her father. While her mother was busy and her three sisters were playing together, it was always her father who kept her company, reading her storybooks.

It would be a lie to say she didn't miss him.

"What? Daddy's back?" Fiona, Iris, and Stella were stunned by her words.

After a moment, however, excitement as strong as Charlotte's filled them. They exchanged eager glances and began jumping up and down with joy.

"Daddy's back! Yeyyy!" Fiona cheered, clapping her hands in delight.

The past few days had been difficult for her without her father by her side. Everything, from playing to sleeping, felt incomplete without him. But now, with his return, she could already imagine the fun and happiness to come.

Though Iris and Stella remained silent, their faces clearly reflected the same joy as Fiona and Charlotte's.

Across from them, Lyra, observing their joy, couldn't help but feel a pang of pity and let out a soft sigh.

"Young Lady Charlotte, Young Lady Iris, Young Lady Fiona, and Young Lady Stella, there's something important I need to tell you," Lyra said suddenly, startling them all.

"Something important? What is it, Lyra?" Charlotte asked cautiously.

Iris, Fiona, and Stella also looked at Lyra, their faces filled with curiosity and confusion.

Lyra fell silent for a moment before taking a deep breath and finally saying, "Although the demon army has returned, His Majesty Leon… didn't return with them."

Her words struck like thunder, shattering their hopes in an instant. Their eyes widened, and their hearts skipped a beat.

Fiona, feeling as though her small body had lost all strength, teetered on the verge of collapse. Luckily, Stella quickly rushed to her side and caught her.

Tears filled Fiona's round eyes as she whimpered, "Wuuu! Why isn't Daddy back? I miss him so much—I just want to see him."

Charlotte, Iris, and Stella's expressions instantly changed, and they turned to Lyra, astonished.

"Lyra, what do you mean? Why isn't Daddy coming back?" Iris inquired, her voice tinged with frustration.

Lyra shook her head and replied calmly, "I'm not sure of the details, but Her Majesty Liliana mentioned that His Majesty Leon had important business to handle. That's why he was delayed and couldn't return with the demon army."

Lyra's explanation clearly left Iris dissatisfied, her chubby face showing a flicker of anger. Just as she was about to speak, Charlotte gently tapped her shoulder, stopping her.

"Calm down, Iris. There's no need to get so upset. Lyra is just delivering Mommy's message, so save your anger," Charlotte said in a soothing tone.

Realizing her overreaction, Iris quickly composed herself, but her prideful nature—much like Liliana's—prompted her to turn away with a cold snort.

Charlotte sighed, shaking her head before turning back to Lyra.

"Can I see Mommy, Lyra?" she asked.

"I'm sorry, Young Lady Charlotte, but Her Majesty Liliana is currently in a meeting with the three Demon Generals. Perhaps you can meet her once they're finished," Lyra replied respectfully.

Charlotte remained silent for a moment before nodding slowly. "Very well."

...

In the workspace, Liliana sat calmly in her chair, her gaze fixed on the three figures standing before her.

"Welcome back, Lilith, Garan, and Terran. I'm delighted you returned safely and secured victory for the Demon race against mankind's armies. Your names will undoubtedly be etched in the annals of our history," Liliana praised warmly.

Lilith, Garan, and Terran exchanged humble smiles before bowing their heads in unison.

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. However, the victory was entirely General Leon's. He led the demon army into battle single-handedly and achieved a decisive triumph. Any recognition or gratitude should rightfully belong to him," Lilith stated sincerely.

She knew their contributions were insignificant. The success of that night was solely Leon's doing, as they had not even participated. Therefore, she felt undeserving of Liliana's high regard.

Although Garan and Terran remained silent, the agreement was clear on their faces.

Liliana's smile deepened, and her gaze reflected even greater admiration. Lilith, Garan, and Terran had been chosen to lead the demon army in the war in the Desert of Chaos based on Leon's recommendation.

He believed the three possessed more honest and reliable qualities compared to other demon generals, like Merlin or Reyna.

Now, witnessing their humility in declining the praise and rewards she offered, Liliana found herself even more impressed by Leon's discernment.

Liliana shook her head slightly before leaning back in her chair. "Regardless, your efforts and contributions are not without value. You still deserve recognition and gratitude. I will ensure you receive a fitting reward. I trust you will accept it," she said with a faint smile.

Lilith, Garan, and Terran exchanged a brief glance before respectful expressions settled on their faces.

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Demon Emperor," they replied in unison, bowing deeply.

Liliana smiled faintly and gave a small nod. Then, she took a deep breath, her expression slowly shifting to one of seriousness.

"On a different matter, I have a question for you," she said calmly, then added with careful emphasis, "Do you have Heidel's body in your possession?"