Chapter 1: At First Sight (Part 2)

Episode 287

(Take Me With You)

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That day felt no different from the others—slow, dull, and uneventful. Leonus had no duties for once, which was rare. So, with nothing better to do, he decided to head to the library and kill some time.

As he strolled through the corridor, he spotted Balthazar darting out of his study, moving with more urgency than Leonus had seen in ages.

"Where are you off to, Emperor Emeritus?"

Leonus asked, casually tagging along behind him.

"Ah, Leonus. I'm in a bit of a hurry. We'll talk later, alright?"

Balthazar replied, walking fast like he had no time to waste.

"Are you going to fight monsters or something?"

Leonus asked, half-curious, half-teasing.

"Something like that."

Balthazar said vaguely, not slowing down.