When the King Revealed the Truth
"If something like that exists…" she said slowly, choosing her words carefully, "it could change the balance of power between kingdoms… or even empires."
Leon nodded again.
"That's exactly why I'm taking this seriously."
Then his voice lowered slightly.
"They also spoke of outsiders."
That single word sent a subtle ripple of tension across the table.
Rias raised a brow immediately.
"Outsiders?" she repeated, leaning back in her chair. "You mean people from beyond our lands? Foreign kingdoms?"
Leon shook his head slowly.
"Not beyond our lands," he said quietly.
His gaze moved across the table.
"Possibly beyond our world."
For a moment, no one spoke.
Even Syra's usual teasing expression disappeared, replaced by a rare look of genuine uncertainty.
Rias exhaled softly.
"Well," she muttered, "that just made things significantly stranger."
Leon continued.
"And they mentioned a place called Guardian Village."
