Velix's Last Resort

Outside the Imperial Palace, Leon stood calmly atop Athena's dragon head, his gaze fixed indifferently on the familiar palace.

"It's been a long time," he muttered, his eyes narrowing slightly.

It had been several months since he'd been exposed to the devouring poison and left the palace. Though it wasn't his home, it held many memories.

Leon took a deep breath, suppressing his emotional turmoil, before whispering, "Once I kill Velix and strip him of power, my grudge will finally be settled."

Holding a grudge was draining, and he longed to end it as soon as possible. Only then could he focus on his true goals: engaging with the hidden races and preparing for the battle against the Evil God.

He looked down, then sat up slowly and patted Athena's head gently. "Athena, let's go down and meet Velix inside. It's time to settle this."

Athena nodded softly, replying, "Yes, Leon."