My Love Debts Are Everywhere!-Chapter 456: A Farewell

Morning...

The sun began to rise, its light breathing life into the world.

On the bed, Leon slept soundly, his arms wrapped around Arshley’s soft, alluring figure.

"Hmmm…" His eyelids twitched briefly as sunlight filtered through the bedroom curtains.

A few minutes later, he let out a long yawn and slowly opened his heavy eyes.

"Is it morning already?" he mumbled in a daze, his forehead creasing slightly.

His gaze shifted to the large clock on the left wall—it was already 7 a.m.

Neither too early nor too late. A reasonable time to wake up.

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After confirming he hadn’t overslept, Leon attempted to sit up, only to realize that he was trapped.

Arshley’s arms were wrapped around his neck, and her legs were draped over his stomach and thighs.

The corner of Leon’s lips twitched as he stared at her helplessly.

"She really hasn’t changed since childhood," he murmured, gently pinching her cheek.

They had always been close, often sleeping together when they were young. Of course, back then, it was nothing more than innocent companionship.

Even as a child, Arshley had a habit of clinging to him in her sleep—just as she was doing now.

Though they had stopped sharing a bed once she hit puberty, Leon hadn’t expected her sleeping habits to remain exactly the same.

At that moment, Arshley, who had been sleeping soundly, suddenly furrowed her brows. Her eyelids trembled slightly before slowly opening.

Seeing this, Leon was slightly startled and quickly withdrew his hand.

"Did I wake you? Sorry," he said softly.

Arshley blinked, her gaze filled with affection as she looked at Leon’s handsome profile.

"No, Brother. You didn’t wake me," she replied sweetly, burying her face in his broad chest.

Recalling the events of the previous night, a smile crept onto Arshley’s lips. She had finally given herself completely to him, filling her heart with warmth and satisfaction.

Leon chuckled at her expression. Though she said nothing, he understood exactly what that smile meant.

Gently, he brushed through her slightly tangled silver hair.

His mind drifted back to last night—a moment both romantic and thrilling.

Since it had been Arshley’s first time, he had been careful, treating her with nothing but gentleness.

They went on for four hours, stopping only when she was completely exhausted, both physically and mentally.

Considering Arshley’s physical strength was below Liliana’s and Athena’s, that was quite a long time.

Of course, one of the reasons she lasted that long was because Leon had deliberately held back, making sure not to overwhelm her. Otherwise, she might have fainted within an hour or two.

There was no exchange of words between them—only the sound of their slow breathing filled the room, as if they were savoring the quiet moment.

Suddenly, Leon remembered his departure tomorrow and glanced at Arshley with a hint of pity in his eyes.

"Arshley, there’s something I need to tell you," he said softly, his hand gently stroking her smooth, porcelain-white back.

Arshley lazily opened her eyes, curiosity flickering within them. "What is it, Brother?"

Leon fell silent for a moment before finally speaking in a heavy tone. "Tomorrow... I have to leave."

Arshley’s expression briefly tensed but quickly returned to normal.

She reached out, gently caressing Leon’s face, then gave him a small, reassuring smile.

"I know, Brother. Edward told me yesterday," she replied calmly. "I understand that you have the difficult task of saving this world from the Evil God, and I don’t want to hold you back. Instead, I want to stand behind you and support you through every challenge that lies ahead. So don’t worry—just focus on your goal."

What she didn’t tell him was that her decision to give herself to him was also tied to his departure.

She knew the weight her brother carried on his shoulders. Countless dangers awaited him on his journey, and the worst possibility lingered in her mind—he might never return.

If that happened, the regret she would feel would haunt her for the rest of her life. To avoid that, she had chosen to be honest and direct with him.

Fortunately, everything had gone according to plan, and now, she had officially become his woman.

Seeing how thoughtful and understanding Arshley was, Leon sighed inwardly in admiration.

If it were any other woman, they likely wouldn’t let the man who had taken their first time leave so easily.

After all, a woman’s first experience was something precious, often deepening the emotional bond with her partner.

Yet, Arshley remained steadfast, accepting it without hesitation. That alone left Leon both impressed and heartbroken.

He was amazed by Arshley’s thoughtfulness, but at the same time, sadness weighed on him as guilt crept into his heart.

Letting out a long sigh, Leon pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead before pulling her into his arms.

"Don’t worry, Arshley. Today, I’m yours completely. If there’s anywhere you want to go, I’ll take you," he promised, his voice firm.

Arshley closed her eyes, relishing the warmth of his embrace. "Thank you, Brother."

...

Like an arrow released from a bowstring, time flew by in an instant.

Leon and Arshley spent the entire day together, strolling through the heart of Astralyn and enjoying their first date.

Throughout the day, Arshley’s smile never wavered, bringing Leon a sense of comfort and relief.

The worry of leaving Arshley after their intimate moment still weighed on his heart. Though she reassured him that it was fine, he couldn’t truly feel at ease.

Still, knowing he had made her happy eased his burden, even if only a little.

But as the saying goes, "Precious moments are always the most fleeting."

The long day passed in a blur, and now, it was time for Leon and Athena to depart from the Imperial Palace.

In the palace courtyard, Leon stood beside Athena, facing the people closest to him.

"I’ll be going now," he said, his gaze sweeping over each of them.

His words made Luna and Arshley unable to suppress their sadness and unease. Meanwhile, Edward, Valen, and Albert remained composed, showing little emotion.

They were men—they wouldn’t openly display emotions during a farewell.

"Take care of yourself, Leon. If you ever need my help, just send a letter. I promise to mobilize troops for you immediately," Edward said with a faint smile.

Beside him, Albert nodded in agreement. "First Guardian Edward is right, Sword Hero Leon. If you ever face difficulties, don’t hesitate to reach out to us."

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"Hmph! As much as I hate to admit it, you’re undeniably strong, Leon," Valen scoffed with a cold sneer. "But if you run into trouble, I’ll help you—though it won’t be for free. You’ll have to pay me back with a fight."

Leon chuckled at their words and gave a nod.

"Thank you, Old Man, Albert, and Valen. I’ll be counting on you in the future," he said sincerely.

His gaze then shifted to Arshley and Luna standing to his left. He hesitated for a moment, wanting to say more but ultimately held back.

"Take care of yourselves while I’m away," he said simply.

At a moment like this, too many words would only deepen their sorrow. A simple yet meaningful farewell was best.

Arshley and Luna held back their sadness and gave a small nod.

"You take care too," they said in unison.

Leon responded with a gentle smile.

Taking a deep breath, he bid his final farewell. "Then… see you."

The moment those words left his lips, he and Athena vanished from sight.