The World Is Mine For The Taking-Chapter 636 - 99 - To The Holy City (1)

The world felt like it had finally returned to its natural rhythm, as if the chaos that once disturbed the air had slowly faded into the background. The skies were calm, the breeze gentle, and laughter once again echoed in the house. I found myself basking in the comfort of being surrounded by beautiful women, enjoying the rare tranquility—until the moment was abruptly interrupted.

Maya opened the door without warning, her expression unreadable.

"Master, letter for you."

In her hand was a single envelope—plain, slightly crumpled, and worn from travel. She stepped closer and handed it to me silently. I blinked, the mood shifting around me. I took the letter immediately, my fingers brushing over its rough paper before I carefully broke the seal and unfolded it.

"Leon. It's me. Have you been well? Well, I would hope so. I heard that there was some sort of incident that happened there, so I'm a bit worried about you. But well, considering mails aren't really used that much these days because of that invention called the smartphone, my letter probably took a while to reach you. I'm sorry it took this long to get in touch. Also, if you want to… please come back every once in a while. And well… Alice seemed to be mad at you or something. I hope you manage to fix things with her. That's all.

—From Lily."

I stared at the paper, the familiar handwriting making something stir inside my chest. It was Sister Lily's. That kind, delicate woman who always took care of us. She had written this nearly three months ago, but only now had it found its way into my hands. The delay felt surreal.

So this was the state of things now, huh? The mail system had crumbled into near-obsolescence—replaced entirely by the rise of smartphones and instant messages. The nostalgia of receiving a handwritten letter was lovely, but the impracticality couldn't be denied.

Wait a second… did I seriously destroy the entire mail industry by popularizing smartphones? That thought hit me like a slap to the face. My invention, meant to help, might've singlehandedly made the entire mailing system obsolete. Well… I suppose I couldn't help it. The world had evolved, and so had communication. I'd have to sit down and explain things to Sister Lily—and even Alice.

Alice…

Speaking of Alice… I suppose she still hates me after what I did the last time I visited the orphanage. I guess it can't be helped, considering how I treated her back then. I messed up, and I had to make amends.

I pushed myself up from the soft cushions I'd been lounging on.

"Leon?" Titania's voice called out softly. She had been dozing beside me, her eyes still heavy with sleep as she looked up at me.

"I'm going out… I'm going back to my hometown," I said. "Would you like to come along?"

Her eyes widened, the last traces of sleep vanishing in an instant. "Is that truly alright!?"

She sounded almost too excited, her voice rising with anticipation.

"There's no problem with you coming," I replied, watching her face light up with joy.

"Yay!"

She leapt up with a radiant smile, her delight practically bursting out of her. It was like watching a child on her birthday.

"I'm going too!"

"Me as well…"

Trill and Yr chimed in.

And just like that, it was settled. My three girlfriends were all coming with me. I didn't know if it was the best idea, but honestly, how could I refuse them? Not with the way they looked at me—so beautiful and so alive. Each of them held something special in my heart.

So after nearly a year away, I found myself preparing for a return to my roots—accompanied by the three women who had changed my life.

***

"Uuu…"

Yr was fast asleep, her body pressed against my back as we prepared to travel. She used me like a human mattress, her petite frame slumped over, cheek squished into my shoulder. Drool glistened at the corner of her mouth, trailing down and soaking into the fabric of my shirt.

It was such a ridiculous scene, but by now, I was completely desensitized to her strange little habits. She always slept like this.

Titania, ever the gentle one, smiled softly as she leaned over and dabbed a towel gently at Yr's mouth, wiping the wet spot off my shoulder. But the moment she finished, another thick strand of drool slid right out and landed on me again with a wet splat.

"Jeez…" Titania muttered with a resigned sigh, placing her hands on her hips. But even with her words, her eyes were kind. "She really is a sleepyhead…"

"That's what makes her cute though," Trill said from beside us, her tone light and affectionate.

She was carrying a large box, carefully balanced in her arms.

"What's that, Trill?" I asked, curious.

"It's a souvenir," she said proudly, flashing me a dazzling smile. "I want to give it to your family—as your girlfriend."

That caught me off guard, but I smiled back. She always had a thoughtful side.

"Ah! I didn't bring anything!" Titania suddenly gasped, her face paling as she stared at Trill's box.

"Don't worry. It's not that serious," I said, trying to calm her down. "Even if you don't bring anything, it's really okay."

"R-Really? Are you absolutely certain?" she asked, her voice laced with concern.

"Well, if you want to bring something, maybe just buy some fruits or vegetables. The people at the orphanage love those kinds of things… well, not so much vegetables, but anything that helps them stay healthy."

"Alright then. I'll buy plenty!" she declared, puffing out her chest with determination.

Without wasting another second, she started planning exactly what to buy. That was one thing I admired about Titania—she was always so proactive. Always moving. Always trying. And honestly, I loved that about her.

After quite a bit of time spent on preparations, making sure everything was in order and everyone was ready, we were finally about to head out. Unlike before—when I could rely entirely on my own speed to travel freely—I now had a group with me. Which meant using the usual, mundane means of transportation was the only realistic option. I couldn't exactly zoom across the landscape while hauling a handful of people.

Traveling together came with its own limitations, and while I didn't mind it much, there were some logistical problems to consider.

For one, I couldn't really ask Gabrielle to drive us there. I mean, seriously—she was pregnant. That wasn't just irresponsible, it was downright stupid. She needed rest, not a steering wheel. But thankfully, I had someone else in mind—someone who might just agree to it.

"Wait… Drive you to where?" Rose asked, raising an eyebrow, her tone laced with mild annoyance and disbelief.

She had made herself completely at home in the Leonamon these days, practically living there like it was her personal residence. Lately, she'd been spending her time training the Shadows—teaching them proper martial arts while also picking up their techniques in return. It was honestly a fascinating dynamic. I'd even thought it would be kind of badass if she officially joined the Shadows. But apparently, that wasn't something she was interested in. Rose didn't really like the idea of fighting for someone else. Especially not under the idea of being someone's bodyguard. Well, not like I need bodyguards to begin with.

"I already told you," I replied calmly, hands in my pockets. "I'm going to my hometown. Flui Village, just beyond the borders of the Holy City."

"That's so far!" she groaned dramatically. "There's no way we're getting there in just a day or two."

"Well, yeah… that's only if we were taking some slow-ass horse-drawn carriage."

"But the Holy City's nowhere near as modernized as the Capital or any of the nearby cities! How the hell do you expect me to drive my car through roads like that?!" she shot back, clearly distressed.

I couldn't blame her. Her car wasn't just any car—it was brand new, pristine, and probably her favorite toy at the moment. The latest model to roll off Leonamon's production line. I could practically hear her soul cry at the thought of a single scratch marring its perfect exterior. freeweɓnovel.cøm

But I had an ace up my sleeve.

Something very tempting.

"Alright then," I said with a slight smirk. "How about I give you access to the newest design—the one that hasn't even been released yet. Hell, we probably won't release it for quite a while either."

The effect was immediate. I saw her shoulders jerk in surprise. It wasn't subtle, not in the slightest. Like someone just hit her with a sudden jolt of adrenaline. Her expression twitched, lips parting ever so slightly like she was trying not to show just how much that piqued her interest.

It was so obvious.

"…L-Let me see it first," she finally muttered, trying to maintain a sense of calm, but her voice had a slight tremble to it—like someone trying not to scream in excitement.

Yup. She was hooked.