My Love Debts Are Everywhere!-Chapter 543: Farewell to Athena and the City of Morvhal

"Leon, where do you want to go? Should I take you straight to the Forest of Eternal Silence?"

Soaring through the sky, Athena sent a telepathic message to Leon, who was sitting atop her head.

Leon gazed at the horizon, rubbing his chin. "No, don't take me directly to the Forest of Eternal Silence. Drop me off in Morvhal City, on the southern side of the Holy Orthodox."

The Holy Orthodox ruled over a vast territory, and its southern region was no exception.

Although the infamous Forest of Eternal Silence lay in the south, it only occupied a small portion of the area.

In fact, the southern region was the most fertile compared to the east, north, and west—no wonder it was bustling with economic activity.

Several cities, both large and small, had been established there. Among them, Morvhal City stood out as the largest: the capital of the southern region and the hub of all its activity.

Its population reached into the tens of millions, with merchants arriving from every major city.

Especially after the unification of the former Holy Empire of Elysium, cities that once belonged to the empire began forming close ties with Morvhal.

As a result, the city's economy boomed—growing by several times compared to before.

"Morvhal?" Athena looked slightly surprised. "You mean the city that's famous for producing the best coffee beans in the world?"

Leon chuckled softly and nodded. "Yes, that one—Morvhal."

Besides being the bustling capital of the Holy Orthodox's southern region, Morvhal was also renowned for its high-quality coffee beans.

Well, that wasn't surprising—after all, it was located in the south, the most fertile part of Holy Orthodox.

Farmers from nearby areas regularly brought their harvests of coffee and spices to the city, helping build its reputation for top-tier produce.

"Alright, I'll take you there," Athena replied firmly.

With a powerful flap of her wings, her massive figure shot forward—moving as fast as sound.

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Time passed quickly. Before anyone realized it, two days had already gone by.

During that time, Leon and Athena traveled at a steady, relaxed pace.

They stopped at several nearby cities to rest, continuing their journey the next day.

That routine repeated for two days, and now, only a few hours remained before they would arrive in Morvhal City.

"By the way, Leon, I've been wondering," Athena said. "Have you mastered the dragon power within you?"

Hearing the question, Leon—who was sitting on her head, munching on a piece of bread—looked slightly surprised.

"No, I haven't mastered it completely," he answered honestly, shaking his head.

The power of the dragon still felt unfamiliar to him. There were many hidden abilities tied to that race that he hadn't yet understood, let alone used properly.

Naturally, mastering them would take time. And over the past few days, he hadn't had any time to train.

After all, he was en route to Morvhal City. And knowing that he'd soon be parting ways with Athena, he chose to use this journey to deepen their bond.

As if expecting his answer, Athena continued, "Dragon power isn't actually that difficult to master—at least not for us, who are born as dragons. Even so, I'm sure you'll get the hang of it eventually. After all, you are the Fated One, aren't you?"

Her praise made Leon chuckle softly. "Thanks for the encouragement, Athena."

Athena simply smiled inwardly and gave a small nod.

They continued chatting as they flew until finally the immense and sprawling city of Morvhal appeared in the distance.

Given Athena's enormous size, landing near the city's outskirts was out of the question. She needed to find a wide-open area some distance away.

Her sharp eyes scanned the surroundings until she spotted a suitable landing zone about two kilometers from the city—a vast clearing surrounded by vegetation.

Without hesitation, she glided toward it, gradually lowering her altitude.

Once she touched down gently, Leon stood up and leapt down from her head.

*Buzz!*

Athena's dragon body glowed with a bright red light before gradually shrinking, revealing her graceful, human form.

She walked up to Leon and stopped in front of him.

"Be careful, Leon," she said softly, smoothing out the slight wrinkles in his robe.

Leon took a deep breath and nodded slowly. "Don't worry, Athena. And… thank you for everything. If it weren't for you—"

Before he could finish, Athena gently pressed a finger to his lips, shaking her head with a faint smile.

"There's no need to say that," she said lightly. "Everything you achieved in Eryuentium was thanks to your strength and determination. I simply offered a bit of help and support."

She never liked when Leon acted too formal. To her, they were partners—and it was only natural for them to support each other without needing words of gratitude.

Leon fell silent, moved by her words.

With a soft smile, he pulled Athena into an embrace, resting his face against her silky red hair, which carried the gentle scent of lavender.

"Since you put it that way, I won't say any more. But still… I became who I am now largely because of you. So let me thank you—just this once."

Athena stayed quiet for a moment, then smiled softly. "Alright… I'll accept your thanks."

She closed her eyes and leaned her head against Leon's broad chest, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist.

A few moments later, they slowly let go and gazed into each other's eyes.

Without the need for words, they understood each other.

Athena closed her eyes again as Leon gently lifted her chin and placed a soft kiss on her lips.

It wasn't a passionate kiss, but a quiet one—filled with warmth and sincerity.

No matter how much they had prepared for this moment, a deep, unshakable sadness lingered beneath the surface.

Still, they both knew this separation was necessary—a step they had to take for the sake of a better future.

After a few minutes, they parted, their eyes still holding the warmth of love.

"All right, I'll be returning to the Dragon Empire soon," Athena said with a long sigh, gently brushing Leon's face with her hand.

Leon nodded slowly. "Take care."

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"Of course." Athena smiled faintly, but then her expression suddenly turned cold. In a warning tone, she added, "By the way, I heard from my ancestor that the ruler of the Elven race has always been an extraordinarily beautiful woman. I hope you won't fall for her. If you do…"

Her eyes suddenly flashed with cold lightning, exuding pressure and killing intent that made Leon's hair stand on end.

"Ahem! Don't worry, Athena. I won't do anything like that. Trust me," Leon replied quickly, doing his best to sound sincere.

He already had Liliana, Athena, Arshley, and Luna by his side.

Though he had to admit the Elven Queen was indeed stunning, he had no intention of adding her to his life.

After all, he wasn't collecting Pokémon.

At his words, Athena finally smiled again. "Good."

Then, her body dissolved into particles of light and shot up into the sky.

Watching her leave, Leon chuckled softly and shook his head.

"No matter how gentle she seems, she's still a terrifying yandere when she's jealous."

Shaking off his thoughts, Leon called upon the holy power within him.

His body lifted into the air. As he gazed at the sprawling city of Morvhal in the distance, a faint smile tugged at his lips.

"In that case, let's go meet them and see what progress they've made during this time."

With that, his body shot swiftly toward Morvhal City.