My Love Debts Are Everywhere!-Chapter 521: The Dragon Ancestor’s Investment

Leon fell silent for a moment, his eyes slightly narrowing.

He knew the dragon ancestor was devastated by the Evil God's sneak attack on Eryuentium, which had claimed the lives of many of his comrades and friends.

Yet, the dragon ancestor had always concealed his hatred behind a calm and indifferent facade. This was the first time Leon had seen such overwhelming rage from him.

Taking a deep breath, Leon nodded firmly and declared with unwavering confidence, "You have nothing to worry about, dragon ancestor. I, Leon Kruger, swear to kill the Evil God!"

"Not only to save this world from the destruction he will bring, but also to avenge your fallen comrades and friends!"

*Boom!*

As if the gods bore witness to his oath, the sky outside darkened, and thunder rumbled violently.

Leon's expression remained unchanged, utterly indifferent. Even without the dragon ancestor's request, he would have slain the Evil God all the same.

So, there was no harm in adding another reason to do so.

His vow seemed to soothe the dragon ancestor's heart.

The hatred and fury on his face gradually faded, replaced by a warmth that had long been absent.

"Thank you, Fated One," he said solemnly, bowing his head. "With your presence, this vengeance will surely come to pass!"

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Leon smiled, stepped forward, and helped him up. "There's no need to bow like that, dragon ancestor. With your esteemed status, it's not appropriate for you to lower yourself before someone like me."

"Rather, I should be the one expressing my gratitude. You've willingly trained me, making me more mature and stronger."

There was no arrogance or pride in his voice—only sincerity and conviction.

The dragon ancestor gazed at Leon with a complicated expression, a mix of emotions and relief. "You truly..."

But before he could finish, he swallowed his words and let out a long sigh.

Over the past five months of training, he had carefully observed Leon and come to understand him well.

The young man before him was truly exceptional—not just in strength, but in character.

It was rare to encounter someone like him.

One who could bear the weight of the title Fated One was no ordinary person.

"Alright..." He shook his head, shifting his gaze back to the blood pool. "Since you have accepted my request, as I promised, I will grant you the essence of this pool's blood."

Leon took a deep breath, his expression turning solemn. "Dragon ancestor, isn't this… too much? I may have agreed to your request, but that doesn't mean you should hand over so much blood essence to me. Even without that promise, I would still kill the Evil God."

It would be a lie to say he wasn't pleased to receive such a vast amount of dragon blood essence. He knew that absorbing it all would bring about significant changes within him.

However, he did not succumb to gluttony or greed. This blood pool was a sacred treasure of the dragon race, and he felt unworthy of taking it for granted.

Beside him, Athena gazed at Leon in admiration. "As expected of the man I love."

If it were anyone else, they would have lost themselves to greed the moment they heard the dragon ancestor's offer.

No—even she struggled to contain her excitement. Yet, Leon remained composed in the face of such a powerful temptation, proving just how extraordinary his character was.

"Master is truly incredible."

Miranda, standing nearby, was just as astonished.

To be honest, if she had been in Leon's position, she would have already succumbed to greed upon hearing the dragon ancestor's words.

This blood pool contained the essence of countless fallen dragons—a treasure more valuable than anything else in this world.

And yet, Leon remained calm, patient, and fully aware of the situation.

It made Miranda feel incredibly fortunate to have met him.

Her millennia-long wait for his arrival had not been in vain!

But the most surprised of all was the dragon ancestor himself. Seeing the sincerity behind Leon's hesitation, he found himself appreciating the young man even more.

"You don't need to overthink this, Fated One," he said with a faint smile. "In truth, giving you this dragon blood essence is an investment on my part. If you grow stronger, won't that benefit me as well? So, please accept it."

His words put Leon at ease. Since the dragon ancestor had framed it this way, refusing would be both hypocritical and foolish.

"Alright, I'll accept it," he replied firmly. "Thank you, dragon ancestor. I will remember this favor for the rest of my life!"

"Good!" The dragon ancestor burst into laughter.

In an instant, the atmosphere between them grew warmer.

"Hmm?"

Noticing something, Leon turned to Athena beside him. She stood still, gazing at the blood pool with a dazed expression.

Hidden within her eyes were longing, desire, and hesitation.

Understanding her emotions immediately, Leon reached for her hand.

Startled, Athena turned to him in confusion, about to speak—only for Leon to make an unexpected request to the dragon ancestor.

"Dragon ancestor, may I take Athena into the blood pool?"

"Leon, you..." Athena's eyes widened in disbelief. She had never expected him to make such a request!

Rather than rejecting it, the dragon ancestor simply nodded with indifference.

"Of course. Athena will accompany you into the blood pool."

Athena was even more taken aback by his response. "Dragon ancestor, are you certain?"

"Yes, I'm sure." The dragon ancestor gazed at his beloved granddaughter with warmth. "In truth, I had intended to grant you a place in the blood pool. However, I chose not to mention it because I wanted to see if the Fated One would offer it to you himself. And..."

He cast a satisfied glance at Leon before continuing, "He did not disappoint me. You are truly cherished by him. Tsk, tsk, tsk."

Athena, usually composed and indifferent, felt heat rise to her cheeks.

Without hesitation, she hooked her arm around Leon's and leaned against him affectionately.

Leon wrapped an arm around her slender waist and asked, "Are you happy?"

"Yes, very happy. But not because I can enter the blood pool—because of your love for me," Athena answered sincerely.

Watching the tender scene unfold before him, the dragon ancestor felt an unexpected sting in his eyes.

"Ahem!" He cleared his throat, interrupting them. "Alright, let's prepare to enter the blood pool."