After deciding to search for the legendary holy sword, Leon and Alpha set out that very day, even though their destination was a kingdom in the far west, a place quite distant.
But that meant nothing to Leon, who could open spatial portals.
"No matter how many times I see it, I still think it's magical. The ability to manipulate space is unbelievable."
Alpha said in amazement.
Crossing a portal shortened distances by hundreds of kilometers.
Compared to spatial magic, the so-called magic of the Seven Elements was obviously inferior.
Elements are the foundation, time is revered, space is king, destiny is immutable, and cause and effect is queen. In truth, there are many abilities more powerful than spatial ones, but in practical terms, space is undoubtedly the strongest.
"Time is revered, space is king, destiny immutable, cause and effect queen… I've never heard of such a thing. Where did you learn that?"
Alpha asked in surprise.
In this world where everyone relied on magic and the Seven Elements, Leon's abilities were simply on another level.
Alpha admitted that there were things she couldn't even imagine.
"Emmm, it's hard to explain. In any case, all the power of this world will eventually end up in my hands."
Leon waved his hand and spoke in a relaxed tone.
If anyone else had said such words, Alpha would have dismissed them as arrogance, but if Leon was the one saying it, she believed him—even if it meant the end of the world.
As Leon's absolute servant, Alpha was both his most capable and most loyal woman. Currently, she held the highest position in the competition to become Leon's first wife, and she knew many of his plans.
To be honest, Alpha was worried.
Worried about knowing too much.
She secretly resolved in her heart that, although the possibility was extremely small, if she were ever captured by the enemy in the future, she would end her own life as quickly as possible.
She would never allow the enemy the chance to discover Leon's plans.
Thinking of the original plan to seize the kingdom and destroy the Lawrence family, Leon's father had been shocked, but Alpha knew very well that those plans were nothing.
One of Leon's craziest and most terrifying ambitions was to take all the magical power in the world and fuse it into his own body!
"Your knowledge is always so far beyond ours. We're so close, but sometimes I feel like you're distant."
Alpha said, a little frustrated.
Even though she herself was incredibly strong—having even fought against Dvalin and Apep not long ago—she still felt inferior to Leon.
Leon blinked, wrapped his arms comfortably around the blonde elf's waist, pulled her into his embrace, and kissed her.
"And now? I don't seem so far away, do I?"
"…Don't underestimate me. I'm not a simple woman who can be bribed with just a kiss."
"Really? Then I think this place is perfect. We're in the middle of mountains and forests, surrounded by giant trees, and there's no one around."
Leon glanced at the scenery around them.
They were now in a deserted forest.
Legend said that the [Demon King Slayer's Holy Sword], the blade that killed the Demon King, was sealed within an ancient hall here.
But that wasn't important right now.
What mattered was that the forest was a beautiful, tranquil, lush, and green place, filled with a calm atmosphere—and that there was a lovely elf before him who cared deeply for him. The hint was obvious enough.
Leon believed that new "scenes" could be unlocked, and that elves and forests were a perfect match.
"How bold… but let's do it."
Alpha's cheeks flushed red, but resistance was impossible. Now, this was not just a mission to find the holy sword, but also a journey's date for the two of them.
And since it was a date, of course they had to do what lovers do.
The prince and the elf gazed directly into each other's eyes, their figures gradually closing the distance, appreciating one another's beauty, bodies, and emotions.
Leon and Alpha drew so near that they could feel each other's warmth, as if the very air had grown thicker and more fragrant.
Leon reached out hesitantly, but it didn't take long before Alpha's fingers intertwined with his, soft and warm.
The elf's flushed cheeks paired perfectly with the faint tremor in her voice.
"Leon… are we really doing this here?"
He didn't answer immediately. Instead, he leaned even closer, until their lips were only a breath apart. The scent of the forest—damp earth, blooming flowers, ancient wood—mingled with Alpha's sweet perfume, creating an almost magical atmosphere.
Finally, the space between them vanished. The kiss happened as if it were inevitable, gentle at first but brimming with emotion. Alpha closed her eyes, surrendering to the moment. Her delicate hands pressed against Leon's chest, feeling the firmness of his muscles beneath his clothes, while he held her carefully, as though afraid she might shatter in his arms.
With each passing second, the intensity grew. The forest, once just a backdrop, now seemed to shield them from the world's gaze.
--- Three hours later… ---
Being outdoors, Leon finished rather quickly, but even so, Alpha was left extremely embarrassed by her torment.
"Couldn't you have been gentler?"
"Sorry… it's just that you're too beautiful."
"Fine, but I want to find a place to bathe. Thanks to you, my clothes are completely ruined."
Alpha glanced down at her garments. The high-quality clothes, worth hundreds of gold coins, were torn into strips. She had no choice but to temporarily replace them with her slime outfit.
But more than that, she needed a bath.
Leon closed his eyes, spread out his perception, then pointed in a certain direction and said:
"There's a lake over there. Let's go."
"Okay… but can you carry me? I can't stand."
"Of course, my lady."
Leon scooped up the blonde elf like a princess, then opened a spatial portal and teleported directly to the lake he had sensed earlier.
Given their relationship, there was nothing to worry about—they simply walked to the lake to wash together.
At the same time, to prevent anyone from approaching, Leon sealed off the entire area with his spatial magic.
But at that very moment—
"Kyaaaaaa~!!!"
A girl's scream came from ahead.
Leon and Alpha immediately exchanged glances… If it had been a male voice, Leon would have fired on the spot.
"Who's there!?"
"Huh? A little girl?" ×2
Leon and Alpha, strangers to this lake, now saw a girl with fiery red hair and crimson eyes. At that moment, the girl was blushing furiously, crouching in the water with her arms crossed over her chest.
Like a frightened kitten, she glared at Leon, baring her teeth.
"Pervert! Stop looking at me!"
"Well, don't worry. I'm not interested in children."
Leon felt the need to clarify.
Though he had a wide variety of hobbies and basically controlled everything, he was also an upright man.
But his words only made the girl even angrier.
"Sixteen."
"Huh? What?"
"I'm already sixteen! I'm not a child!"
"…Liar. You're still so small at sixteen. Who do you think you are, Epsilon?"
Leon said he didn't believe her. He had long since realized that in this world, women's development was five or six times greater than those of the same age in his previous life.
A sixteen-year-old girl should at least be around an A-cup or something—not uncommon at all.
The red-haired girl's eyes trembled, and she grew utterly furious.
"You pervert! I'll burn you to ashes!"
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(End of Chapter)