My Love Debts Are Everywhere!

Five kilometers from the Valley of Death, an ancient town lay in ruins, buried beneath rocks and sand. The old archives recorded that this town had once been the farthest frontier of the Holy Empire of Elysium. Though it stood on a barren desert, it thrived thanks to bustling trade from merchants traveling from the capital and the Holy Orthodox region.

But one fateful day, hordes of terrifying monsters invaded, ravaging the town, destroying its beauty, and slaughtering its people. In a fit of rage, the Holy Emperor of Elysium sent heroes and millions of soldiers to eradicate the monsters.

Now, a handsome man stepped into the remnants of one of the collapsed buildings. Dust and sand covered the floor, while the walls were riddled with cracks. He scanned the surroundings with a calm gaze, letting out a soft sigh.

"This house is completely destroyed. There's nothing left but a bed and a broken cabinet. I can only imagine how violent the monster attack was back then,"

he muttered.

This man was none other than Leon Kruger, our handsome protagonist. After Luna and Valen surrendered, he led the demon army to bring humanity's soldiers to this town for temporary detention.

Though the town had been in ruins for over eight hundred years, it was the perfect place to hold more than five hundred thousand soldiers. Additionally, Leon had placed restrictions on them, ensuring they couldn't escape.

Leon's gaze shifted to an old, broken bed in the corner of the room, and he walked over to it.

As he was about to sit down, several repulsive insects crawled out from every corner of the bed, enough to make anyone feel nauseous.

Yet, Leon showed no sign of discomfort. With a simple wave of his hand, the power of chaos obliterated the insects, turning them to dust.

He sighed deeply, then sat on the edge of the bed, slowly removing his mask to reveal a handsome face, radiating an effortless charm.

"It's been exhausting,"

he murmured softly, stretching his stiff body.

In his previous battles with Valen and Guren, Leon had expended much of his chaos power. The sudden appearance of the strange monsters and the Devouring Abyss mist had only drained him further.

Fortunately, his recovery was swift, and with some rest, his strength and chaos power would soon reach their peak again.

"Now, the war has been resolved with ease. Although everything was difficult and troublesome, it ended with fewer casualties than expected,"

he muttered, lying down and staring at the cracked ceiling of the ruined room.

His mission on the battlefield had been to end the seven-thousand-year conflict between humanity and the demon race, as instructed by Miranda. Hence, he had made every effort to ensure that there would be minimal casualties on both sides.

Yet, as he thought about the fall of a hundred thousand demon soldiers before his arrival, a wave of guilt washed over him.

"I should have come sooner. This is my negligence,"

he murmured.

Though he was sure Liliana wouldn't blame him, he couldn't shake the guilt, especially regarding the death of Arch-demon Heidel, a loss that might have been avoided if he had arrived sooner.

The thought of how Liliana and Lyra would react when they learned of it made him feel even more depressed and uneasy.

As Leon was lost in thought, footsteps approached from outside the building, followed by a knock on the door and a familiar voice.

"General Leon, may I come in? I have something to discuss with you."

Leon's eyebrows lifted slightly at the sound of the voice.

"Kaelen?" he muttered under his breath.

Quickly, he stood, put on his mask, and called out, "Of course, Kaelen. Come in."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The door creaked open, revealing Kaelen in black armor. He smiled upon seeing Leon and gave a respectful bow.

"Apologies for disturbing your rest, General," Kaelen said sheepishly, scratching his head.

Leon couldn't help but chuckle at the contrast in Kaelen's demeanor compared to the battlefield. He nodded in acknowledgment.

"Take it easy," Leon replied smoothly. "What did you want to tell me?"

Kaelen straightened, his expression growing serious as he met Leon's gaze.

"General, the task you assigned us has been completed," Kaelen reported eagerly. "We've gathered all of humanity's soldiers in the town square and ensured none attempted to escape. Additionally, we've confined Bow Hero Luna and Spear Hero Valen in an underground prison at the town's edge. As for Great Mage Rain, General Natasya, and Prime Minister Jim Terran, they've been placed in separate cells."

This ancient town, like many others, had an underground prison once used to punish criminals. Though the prison had fallen into disrepair after the monster invasion and centuries of abandonment, it still served its purpose.

Thanks to the restraints Leon had placed on Luna, Valen, Rain, Natasya, and Jim, he wasn't concerned about their escape.

Leon nodded in approval at Kaelen's report and gave him a light pat on the shoulder.

"Good job. You and the other Demon soldiers deserve to be rewarded," he said casually before adding, "When we return to the Demon Empire, I'll ask Liliana—ahem, I mean, Demon Emperor Liliana—to give you all a fitting reward."

Kaelen, flattered, quickly shook his head in modesty.

"Thank you, General Leon. However, the rest of us Demon soldiers don't need any rewards. We're just happy to be fighting under your command," he said with sincerity and conviction.

He wasn't just being polite; this was how he and the others truly felt. Not only did Leon treat them well, but he also respected and trusted them. Furthermore, Leon's remarkable strength had led them to victory over humanity's army without requiring a heavy toll on their side.

This was something they had never experienced or witnessed during their battles against humanity's army in the past.

Leon gave a slight smile at Kaelen's words, his gaze warm as he replied, "I look forward to our future battles together."

For a moment, Kaelen was taken aback, but then a joyful smile spread across his face as he answered enthusiastically, "Me too, General!"

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In one of the underground cells, Luna sat slumped against the wall, her face pale. The chains binding her ankles, wrists, and waist kept her from moving freely.

"Damn Demon Emperor," Luna muttered bitterly.

After her surrender, the Demon Emperor had his soldiers throw her into this filthy cell, which only fueled her anger. She was a Hero of Mankind, and this treatment felt like an outright insult.

But as she reflected on her situation, she forced herself to swallow her anger and stewed in her frustration, all the while muttering curses toward the Demon Emperor.

"Once Leon comes to save me, I'll make sure to humiliate you far more than this, Demon Emperor," she growled through gritted teeth.

She hadn't forgotten that Celestial Frost's Holy Bow had detected Leon's presence, a clear sign that he was still alive.

Now, all she had to do was wait. Once Leon learned of the war's outcome, he would surely come to free her and the rest of humanity's soldiers imprisoned by the Demon army.

By then, she would have her chance for vengeance.

A sense of relief washed over Luna as she thought of this, and a faint, indifferent smile curled on her lips.

"Demon Emperor, just wait,"

she whispered coldly.

Suddenly, footsteps echoed outside, followed by a man's mocking voice.

"Oh? Why is the Bow Hero Luna calling out to me? Did you miss me?"

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A/N: Ahem! I'm working hard on writing two chapters like I did before, but it's proving to be quite challenging. So, please don't forget to support—it truly means a lot to me! Hehehe!

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