My Love Debts Are Everywhere!-Chapter 451: A Deep Discussion Between Student and Mentor

"Oh? That’s quite an interesting move." Edward raised an eyebrow, giving a small nod. "But have you discussed this with Demon Emperor Liliana Crimson and Dragon Empress Athena?"

"Of course I have," Leon replied confidently.

He then went on to explain the details of his discussions with Liliana and Athena regarding their cooperation.

Since Arshley would be occupied with governing humanity’s territory, Leon naturally had to rely on Edward for this matter.

After all, diplomacy and governance were Edward’s expertise, and Leon had no doubts about entrusting it to him.

A few minutes later, Leon finished his explanation, and Edward fully grasped the situation.

"Don’t worry, I’ll handle it," Edward assured him solemnly.

Leon let out a quiet sigh of relief. If Edward said he would take care of it, then there was nothing to worry about.

"By the way, there’s something important I want to discuss—it’s about the new government structure," Leon said abruptly, catching Edward slightly off guard.

However, he stayed silent and listened, patiently waiting for Leon to continue.

Leon took a sip of tea, his gaze momentarily lowering. Then, after taking a deep breath, he looked at Edward with a serious expression.

"Old man, I want our new government to include talented individuals from among the common people," Leon said in a firm tone. "Although the Holy Empire of Elysium and the Holy Orthodox have different forms of government, they share one thing in common—power is concentrated in the hands of a few."

"This system has its advantages, as it helps prevent division, but it also carries significant risks. At this point, you should understand what I mean, right?"

A centralized government creates opportunities for rulers to become authoritarian and unchallenged, as seen when Velix mercilessly eliminated the noble families.

However, Leon still considered Velix a wise leader who hadn’t ruled with excessive tyranny.

Likewise, Arshley was a capable leader who valued the advice of the Guardians for the betterment of the Holy Orthodox.

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Even so, a system built on centralized power always carries the risk of producing authoritarian rulers in the future.

To prevent that, Leon intended to implement structural reforms in the new government.

Of course, that was just one of many reasons. The biggest motivation behind this decision was to earn the people’s trust.

The aftermath of the Holy Empire of Elysium’s collapse wouldn’t be resolved in mere days, months, or even years. It could take centuries before things fully stabilize.

While the public had accepted Arshley’s leadership and agreed to unite with the Holy Orthodox, their support remained superficial.

Who could say for certain that there weren’t factions secretly plotting a future rebellion?

To prevent such a scenario, some of them needed to be integrated into the new government—though only those with talent and potential would be chosen.

Additionally, factors such as loyalty and character would have to be carefully evaluated to ensure their inclusion wouldn’t backfire in the future.

"So that’s how it is... I see," Edward murmured, nodding slightly as he regarded Leon with appreciation. "I didn’t expect you to come up with such a brilliant idea. If we execute it well, it should indeed help ease the people’s unrest."

Truthfully, Edward had considered similar reforms in the past but had never dared to implement them.

The Holy Orthodox’s government structure had remained unchanged for thousands of years, and abruptly altering it would have been a complicated endeavor.

However, the current situation was entirely different.

With humanity now united under a single rule, restructuring the government was inevitable—and Leon’s idea aligned perfectly with the circumstances.

Leon merely chuckled at Edward’s praise, offering no further comment.

From there, their discussion continued, focusing primarily on the framework of the new government.

They exchanged insights, analyzing each proposal by weighing its benefits and potential drawbacks.

As mentor and student, they were accustomed to discussions like this, where differences of opinion never escalated into conflict.

Just as they were deep in conversation, a maid approached from the right and bowed respectfully.

"Sword Hero Leon, lunch is ready, and Dragon Empress Athena requests your presence in the dining hall immediately," she said politely.

Leon paused their discussion and turned to the young maid.

"Understood. Thank you," he replied with a warm smile.

At the sight of his handsome smile, the maid’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

"You’re welcome, Sword Hero," she murmured before quickly excusing herself.

Leon turned back to Edward. "Let’s eat first, Old Man. We can continue our discussion afterward."

"Sounds good," Edward agreed with a slight nod.

Considering his long journey to the Imperial Palace and the fact that he hadn’t eaten all day, the timing was perfect.

Without further ado, the two rose and left the parlor together.

...

Unknowingly, time passed quickly once again. A month had gone by since Edward’s arrival, and many changes had taken place across the cities of the Holy Empire of Elysium.

Economic, social, and infrastructure issues were smoothly resolved—thanks in large part to Edward, whose brilliant policies provided effective solutions.

Although minor problems remained, they were well under control and posed no real concern.

Meanwhile, Leon played an active role in helping Edward and Arshley stabilize the Holy Empire of Elysium. Since the idea of uniting the Holy Orthodox and the Holy Empire had been his, he felt responsible for ensuring its success.

As a result, his plans to visit the Dragon Ancestor Palace with Athena were delayed yet again.

Fortunately, Athena didn’t mind. To her, as long as she was with Leon, nothing else mattered.

If the Dragon Ancestor knew what was going through his beloved granddaughter’s mind, he would probably cough up blood and faint on the spot.

Five days passed in the blink of an eye. The cities of the Holy Empire of Elysium had returned to their former prosperity.

Trade routes were bustling once more, and the people’s trust in Arshley continued to grow.

At this point, Leon knew his work in the palace was done. The rest could be left to Arshley and Edward.

With that in mind, he decided to depart for the Dragon Ancestor Palace in three days.

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Until then, he planned to spend his remaining time with Athena and Luna.

...

Nighttime...

In front of Arshley’s bedroom door, Leon stood quietly while taking a deep breath.

Clenching his palms, he gently knocked on the door.

*Knock!*

"Arshley, are you inside?"