The villainous prince who bullied Feng Aotian was actually myself.

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The sun was obscured by clouds, and the waves were churning and rolling; the sea was as gloomy as ever.

"Your Highness."

A demigod knight clad in soft armor emerged from the hatch.

"what's up?"

Leon very naturally put Hawkeye's creed into his pocket.

"We will reach the Neberg coastline in ten minutes at the latest. When we land, we may be subjected to heavy fire from the Neberg coastal defense guns, so please return to your cabin as soon as possible."

The knight explained.

"OK, all right."

Leon nodded slightly, then went straight back to his cabin.

Only half a month has passed, and they are already close to reaching Neberg's homeland. This war will probably be over soon.

For some reason, Leon felt that his silly older brother, who was always being fooled, had suddenly become smarter.

Could it be true, as Hawkeye predicted, that Leon had been faking it all along, and had been holding back all this time?

but……

If that's really the case, then Leon is truly terrifying.

When did things start to get increasingly difficult?

Leon entered his cabin, sat down on the edge of the bed, and pondered carefully.

The Emperor's attitude was to let his elder brother run wild and give him a city to squander. What a grand gesture! Did the Emperor not intend to give up on his elder brother?

However, during the last incident involving Hawkeye's message, Father clearly saw that Hawkeye was doing it on my orders, yet he acted as if nothing had happened.

Therefore, it can be deduced that Father Emperor actually thought highly of me. Even though he knew that I had the ambition to replace my elder brother, he still chose to sit idly by. He was clearly tacitly approving of me forcing my elder brother to step down!

But now...

Leon was confused; he didn't understand what Caesar was really thinking.

It can only be said that the emperor's thoughts are indeed difficult to guess.

This is normal, though. If an emperor's thoughts can be easily seen through by his subordinates, then the country is not far from becoming a mere shell of its former self.

"Whoo~"

After letting out a soft sigh, Leon found paper and pen in the bedside table, preparing to reply to Hawkeye.

But after staring blankly at the empty paper for a while, he finally put down his pen, crumpled the paper into a ball, and threw it precisely into the trash can by the door.

Why should I be in such a hurry? Some people are still lurking in the shadows, they haven't even shown their faces yet, so there's no need for me to be the first to start this group.

Leon thought of someone.

Hawkeye was getting anxious as he waited in vain for Leon's reply. Leon was still in a meeting, and the Criminal Investigation Committee was about to depart for Zero City. Should he go with them?

While Hawkeye hesitated, Leon had already walked out of the main conference room in the western part of the palace. He was surrounded by knights, who made way for him when they saw Hawkeye approaching.

"Your Highness, when do you plan to depart for Yiling City?"

Hawkeye stepped forward and asked.

"This afternoon."

Leon answered calmly.

“I have already arranged the defenses of Guberlan City. Outside the capital, it is not as safe as here. His Majesty entrusted me with protecting Your Highness before he left, so I think I should accompany Your Highness.”

Hawkeye said with a serious expression.

After a period of internal struggle, he felt that although Leon had not given any instructions, it would be better for him to continue to stay by Leon's side.

This……

Upon hearing Hawkeye's words, Leon almost twitched his face.

Is this what Leon meant?

Leon wouldn't let Hawkeye, that traitor, follow him around and cause trouble, would he?

The first thing Leon thought of was his adopted younger brother.

However, the city of Izero is located in the frontier region of Fchester, so the danger there is naturally greater than that of Guberland. Moreover, what if Bart and his men are forced into a corner and decide to fight to the death with him?

Having a strong bodyguard by your side is indeed a good thing, but it would make your actions very inconvenient.

But... compared to saving one's life, it doesn't seem like such a big deal.

"Alright, then please make your preparations. We'll set off this afternoon."

After hesitating for a moment, Leon agreed to Hawkeye's request.

"As ordered, Your Highness."

Hawkeye gave a slight bow and then quickly took his leave.

After leaving the western part of the palace, Leon returned to his residence.

At this moment, the maids in the palace were already lined up, waiting for Leon to give his instructions.

"I will be leaving the palace for a while. During this time, you can continue with your normal work."

Leon glanced around at the long, white-stockinged women in maid skirts and then said seriously, "However, none of you are allowed to enter my study, my room, my private laboratory, or the room where Helena is imprisoned. If I return and find someone has broken in without permission, she may be in trouble."

"As ordered, Your Highness."

The maids all lowered their heads and replied in unison.

"Head Maid..."

After Leon scanned the group, he realized that Bella wasn't among them.

"Your Highness, is there any further instruction?"

The head maid said respectfully.

"It's nothing, everyone can go home."

After a slight hesitation, Leon ultimately stopped himself from speaking.

After the maids all left, Leon went to the room, and finally to the study.

After looking at it carefully, he realized that he didn't seem to need to bring anything.

Opening the desk drawer, Leon saw a slightly yellowed diary.

The purpose of this diary was to deceive Helena, and now that it has fulfilled its purpose, it's best to make it disappear completely to prevent it from being discovered by others and becoming a threat to her.

After flipping through the diary for a while, Leon took it and went to the fireplace in the study.

His innate skill is manipulating fire, so Leon is essentially a human lighter.

The spiritual energy spread from his fingertips to the diary. Leon shook the diary slightly towards the extinguished fireplace, and instantly the diary spontaneously combusted from the end facing the ground.

"Your Highness Leon, are you there?"

Just as Leon was watching the flames burning on the diary in his hand grow larger, a soft knock came from outside the door, along with a girl's melodious and clear voice.

"I'm here."

Leon threw the half-burnt diary into the fireplace, watching it be completely engulfed by the flames.

"May I come in?"

Heyr asked.

"Come in, the door is unlocked."

After a slight hesitation, Leon replied.

"Your Highness, what are you burning?"

As soon as she entered, Hazel's gaze fell on the fireplace behind Leon, where flames were burning and the air smelled of burnt paper.

"Uh, right, just some trivial things."

Leon answered very naturally.

What do you mean by "unimportant things"?

Hazel was curious, but she regretted it as soon as she spoke, because she felt that she seemed to be meddling in other people's business.

"What's the matter with you?"

Leon changed the subject.

"I came to tell you that I will also be going to Illling City, but the Hayden family cannot openly side with His Highness, so I cannot go with you and will probably arrive a few days later."

Hazel hesitated for a moment before speaking.

“Miss Hayden, this isn’t the capital. Leave Helena to me. She’ll be fine.”

Leon said seriously.

“Of course I know about the situation in Yiling City, Your Highness. The Hayden family is a military family, and I have been to the front lines.”

Hazel felt that she was being underestimated. "Besides, my father also wanted me to go to Yiling City. In the past, the Hayden family was one of the families responsible for guarding the Snow City."

Hazel wasn't lying; it was indeed Marquis Hayden's idea for her to go to Izero City as well, because Gavin felt that Leon was definitely not capable of handling the situation, given Leon's abilities.

"What does the Marquis Hayden mean?"

So you mean that Hayden's influence in Illidan is far greater than I imagined?

Leon was slightly moved.

Hazel didn't speak, she just nodded slightly.

"Alright, see you in Izero City then."

Leon said seriously.

With the help of Hayden Palace, Leon's situation is even more secure.

When it comes to saving his own life, Leon won't hold back.

"Okay, by the way, here, take this. I think you'll need it."

After a slight pause, Hazel took out a small, delicate glass bottle from the small pocket of her coat shirt. Inside the bottle were a few small blue pills.

"what is this?"

Little blue pills?

Do you think I, Leon, need this?! Who do you think you are?!

Leon cast a questioning look at Hazel.

"What strange thing are you thinking? This is an anti-motion sickness pill, which helps relieve dizziness and aid sleep. Take two pills at a time."

Heyr explained.

"Why would I need this?"

Leon was puzzled.

"Then you can choose not to."

"No, thank you, Miss Hayden, I'll accept it."

Fearing that Hazel would be angry, Leon immediately stepped forward and took the medicine bottle from her hand.

After all, if a girl gives you a gift, wouldn't it be disrespectful to her if you didn't accept it?

Of course, the main reason is that Hazel is an extremely beautiful girl.

"I am leaving."

Hazel rolled her eyes at Leon and then hurriedly left.

"That's weird, why would they give me this kind of medicine for no reason?"

Leon fiddled with the small medicine bottle in his hand, muttering softly.

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