Leon - A New Chapter !

Seeing Dian relaxing, Gianna continued.

" Balios took me here and served a glass of water. Thinking that of his hospitality I drank it and then... ".

Her body shook, words stuck throat as she reached the last part.

Seeing her like that Dian stood, moving towards Gianna. He held her hand. " Don't worry, the past is gone and you are safe now ". He reassurd her, his voice soft.

" You don't have to worry about anything with me around". A smile on his face.

"Hmm". Gianna nodded, a smile coming on her face. Her cheeks turning a little pink feeling his warm hands.

" It's time to sleep now, we have to leave early in the morning". Dian spoke as he turned around.

Seeing him acting a little strange, " A-are'nt you going to settle things here first, lord Dian ?" Gianna asked.

Dian's steps halted. " Hmm, well... I'm already out for almost a month. Things can get troublesome if I delayed it anymore and just call me Dian". He spoke as he turned his head.

" And as for settling things here". He turned towards the buttler. " Maria and her mother will handle things here".

Buttler just nodded.

With that, Dian left. His steps clicking on the floor, candles lighting his wast, moon's soft blue rays illuminating the castle.

But he wasn't alone who was in a hurry to depart.

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" Where are you..." A man spoke holding a photo in his hands, tracing one hand over the photo.

" I have become strong... strong enough to protect..you... But you aren't here anymore". He spoke.

" I have searched everywhere, asked everyone but..... Still, I am not giving up ! ". His voice firm but..

His looks sad, his voice desperate, searching for someone. Blonde hairs falling on his face, golden eyes getting moist.

Controlling his emotions he leaned close to the nightstand. Putting the photo in one of it's drawer. Candle lighting the photo as he put it in.

Two children standing beside each other, a girl and a boy smiling, looking infront of them.

As he leaned close, candles light fell on him. A handsome, striking young man around 25, muscular build enhancing his charms. And his outfit...

A white clean coat with golden lining and pant. Insignia on his solider representing his high rank, a crest on his coat showing who he serves.

A sword inbetween two shields, the Royal family of Kingdom of Rikos, 'Rindells'. And the one wearing the uniform.

Leon, exactly Colonel Leon of Kingdom of Rikos. A man with great strength, who led troops of guards many times previously with success every time.

Showing his combat skill, magic skill and leadership. Known in the capital for his bravery and charming looks. Many of the noble's daughters in capital have proposed to him but he refused all of them with respect.

But when they asked why does he always refuses them, there's always one answer from him " My heart belongs to someone else, Sorry ".

Extinguishing the candles, Leon putt offs his uniform and puts on something light. " Gotta sleep now, can't be late tomorrow ". He speaks as he lays back on his bed.

Previously

Royal guards Training ground. Capital - Lian Town.

'Clank !'

' BOOM !'

Swords collided generating sparks inbetween, magicians making explosions working on their spells. Amidst all these activities, footsteps approached...

" Sir Leon". Spoke one of the guard just arrived. " His majesty have summoned you ".

His eyes looking infront, a strikingly handsome young man with blonde hair wearing his training gears, wiping off his sweat from the training.

" Hm?" Leon frowned. It's not like his majesty to call me like this, something important I assume. He thought.

" Okay, I'll arrive in a minute".

" As you say, Sir Leon". The guard left with a bow.

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Inside a humangous castle, Leon made his way towards the hall. Wearing his white uniform.

This wasn't some kind of simple uniform, it's the combat uniform for the royal guards. Also can called a armour, made with a special cloth ,embedded with many magic spell.

Magic spells couldn't be casted on armour made of metals. Because in metals the mana flow is low and it's too slow, which can lead to delay in activating magic spell or can even lead to spell failures.

That was when, these clothes made of special fiber were selected. They were flexible, light weight and easy to carry.

As Leon made his way, he couldn't hide his awe.

Beautifully decorated walls with expensive materials, magically enhanced candles lighting his way, soft breeze coming in from the big windows with golden frame.

Leon's steps halted, he got on his one knee, head down. " Your majesty ". He spoke.

Sitting infront of his, accross the hall, 'Reus Rindell'. The King of Rikos, White hair with beard, little wrinkles on his face showing his aging figure, but a glowing handsome face with raddish eyes.

His eyes looking towards the figure kneeling infront of him. " Rise ". He spoke.

Leon stood on his feet. " What are your orders, your majesty ". He asked, his voice submissive.

Reus waited for a moment, then. " I want you to go and confirm something ". He spoke.

" Go to the Skyster's main castle and confirm if their young lord Dian is cured or not".

After Dian's move to eradicate the corrupts under his family, a uproar started. No one saw him but words filled the kingdom about his recovery.

Which ultimately reached Reus's ears. This wasn't something small, it was big. A family strong enough to face the royals or even defeat them can change the shape of the whole kingdom.

But there was more, why Reus wanted to confirm it. If the heir of the Skyster family is cured then he, whose family owed them favours, has to be the first one to see him.

" As you command, your majesty". Leon spoke bowing his head slightly.

But before he could leave. " And". Reus spoke. " If he is cured, then give this to him ". As he speaks, a guard hands over Leon a letter.

Royal letter... ? Leon thinks as his eyes fells on the letter's seal. Rindell' family's seal.

" I will early morning, your majesty". Leon spoke.

" Hm". Reus gives a nodd.