"P-pardon? What did you just say?" Leon was shocked at Eli's subtle reply.
Although he wanted to convince Eli this much, he also knew how firm Eli was with her decisions, especially when it comes to Little Han.
He did not expect to hear Eli's positive response to his pleading!
"Eli, you mean-" Leon's chest pounded hard in nervousness. There was a second meaning to his request. Coming to live with him in the capital meant that he and Eli would be…
"Not so fast.. For now, I am doing it for Little Han." Eli immediately shut down Leon's hope.
She was still firm in her viewpoint, to marry only for love. However, she had already decided to start looking with fairness towards Leon's pursuit. Someday, she will be clearer of what she feels about him.
Upon hearing Eli's abrupt reply, Leon felt disappointed. But it wasn't enough to overshadow the happiness he was feeling right now. He will have more chances to be with her and Little Han!
That meant that he will have more chances to pursue Eli as well!
He nodded with calmness and replied, "It's alright, thank you for hearing me out. You don't know how happy I am right now." He looked at Eli again, with a tender look.
Eli couldn't help but feel shy. Ever since they interacted so ambiguously because of Little Han, she started to feel that she had already lost her touch in keeping her emotions in check.
Just like when Leon was staring at her with those sincere crystal blue eyes, she couldn't help but feel hot on her face and feel tense.
To distract herself, she let her eyes wander around the room. Looking at this simple yet warm bedroom, something dawned on her.
'Going to the capital meant leaving this cottage for a long period, didn't it?' A flash of sadness appeared in her dark midnight eyes.
Her first memories in Prasinos happened in this cottage. She met Wisey, Baobao and Azayn in this cottage. She bonded with her trusted and dearest people in this house. Shared meals with them here, conversed with them here.
She and the project team also exerted a lot of effort upgrading the facilities of this house. She felt that it was a big waste to leave this cottage…
"Are you feeling regretful leaving this place?" As Leon was looking at her tenderly, he noticed every reaction and emotion she let out.
Taken aback by his straightforward question, Eli's body paused for a while but immediately shook her head, "Indeed, but I suddenly remembered Guardian Celeste's advice. Some things are meant to be kept in the heart."
Although she was truly feeling sentimental about this house, she can always treasure her memories with this house in her heart. The important thing was that her relationship with them will not perish.
Thus, she made a decision to not waver just because she couldn't bear to leave the cottage. As to the water system, isn't this just a prototype? Sooner or later it will be publicly released. Their future living quarters would contain that feature sooner or later.
Leon didn't inquire any further but just calmly commented, "Don't worry about the preparation for your journey in the capital. Leave it for me to arrange."
"Uhn.. Thank you Leon."
"My pleasure!"
After that, Leon coaxed Eli to take a nap since Little Han was already sleeping. Although she had been under Azayn's miraculous medications, her body had exerted a lot of energy in birthing Little Han, thus her body deserved rest.
After ensuring that the mother and son were peacefully sleeping. Leon carefully tucked Eli in and ensured Little Han was warmly covered before quietly going out of the room.
In the living room, Leon was actually shocked to see that his parents and the grandpas were leisurely sipping tea and snacks served by the dutiful Baobao at the side.
Nobody would believe that these four iconic people in the Seirende Empire preferred to spend their time being served tea by a giant panda in a cottage at the middle of the forest!
Leon was actually worried about the two grandpas more than his parents. Because these two held the crucial roles in their own establishments. But they are here, sipping tea almost every day!
Regardless of his worries for the elders, Leon still politely stepped forward and greeted the four.
"Greetings! Grand Masters Andi and Reuben. Greetings Father Emperor, Mother Queen!"
"Ohhh the young one is free! Come sit, how have you been!!!" Grandpa Andi energetically beckoned Leon to join them and take a seat.
Inspecting his complexion, Grandpa Reuben meaningfully brushed his beard and commented,
"It seems that you have been restless these few nights.. However, I can see that you are rejoicing inside."
"Who would not be happy to see Little Han! I couldn't help but tear up in happiness whenever I see him!" Grandpa Andi's eyes sparkled as he expressed his joy.
"Indeed!" The Emperor seconded an unconcealed happiness displayed in his aged face. "My grandson is such a joy to see!"
The Elders then engaged in an intense conversation of expressing their feelings for Little Han.
Leon was overwhelmed, realizing that it was not only them who genuinely love Little Han but many others. What's more these people are the people closest to him and Eli.
"Right.." Leon joined the conversation naturally. "That's why I and Eli decided to go to the capital together, three days from now."
"What?!" The grandpas exclaimed in surprise.
"Son, are you sure?" His parents also voiced their surprise as well.
Baobao and Wisey were also left wide eyed on Leon's sudden announcement. This isn't a simple decision!
Leon calmly faced the elder's inquiring gazes and slowly replied, "Yes, but that does not mean that they will reveal themselves immediately…"
Hearing this, the elders heaved a sigh of relief.
Grandpa Andi then looked at him and asked, "Then are you saying that you liked our earlier suggestion, to adopt Eli?"
"It's something like that.. However, I have a different idea in mind in terms of how she will be staying in the capital for the meantime. As to the adoption, I still do not know Eli's answer to that."
The elders raised their brows and looked at Leon with interest. "Isn't it natural that she stays with one of us before going out in public?"
"Indeed, however, there is one thing I wouldn't like to take away from Eli, because I know she will feel sad."
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The four's curiosity intensified and waited for Leon's answer.
"She seemed to like this cottage very much!"
Shocked and helpless glances appeared on the elders' faces, especially the two grandpas.
Queen Tehila had a worried expression on her face and asked, "Then son, based on what you are implying are you.."
"Yes." Leon nodded without hesitation. "I plan to set up a spatial array in this entire cottage and bring this with Eli in the capital!"
"Heavens!" Grandpa Andi almost spurted his tea out.
Grandpa Ben froze, the cookie was still stuck on his mouth while he remained dazed.
"Leon this is insane!" Emperor Valentin also exclaimed in surprise.
"My son, although I too would want to do my best for Eli, this is indeed hard to execute!" Queen Tehila tried to reason out.
"That's right, first of all, we need an expert on arrays to lay it out. Second we need mana stones.. No! Supreme mana stones to do it!" Emperor Valetin supported Tehila's opinion.
Leon was not irritated by the opposition of his elders. He used a polite tone to explain,
"That is why I wanted to tell you as soon as possible.." He looked at Grandpa Andi and Grandpa Leon and humbly took a bow.
"I, Leon Andrae de Seirende, plead to the greatest grand masters of the Empire to help me bring a smile to Eli's face!"
Everyone was speechless. Leon's gesture meant that he was dead set in doing this whether they like it or not.
ραпdα nᴏνa| сom The two grandpas knew it well.
They knew that Leon was capable of setting up the grand array for himself as their fellow S Class. However, what he was pleading for was for them to be an alibi to his parents.
They immediately understood that the two didn't know his abilities yet. Perhaps, none in the imperial family knew of it at all!
Exchanging glances, Grandpa Andi and Grandpa Ben looked at Leon helplessly and nodded, "Alright.."
Receiving their approval, Leon's face lit up, gave another bow and expressed his thanks.
"Thank you Grand masters! Thank you!"
Although shocked that he was able to convince the grand masters, Emperor Valentin still immediately retorted, keeping a rational stance,
"Leon, son, it is still hard for you to do it. We lack supreme mana stones."
However, Leon still calmly shook his head, he activated his space pouch and pulled out a small bag. The contents of the bag made them yet again exclaim in surprise. This time they all stood in shock.
"Leon! This! This!!!!!"
They asked in a low manner, except for Grandpa Andi who had already experienced this shock before with Eli. He appeared to be less shocked compared to the other three.
"W-where did you manage to acquire this?" Emperor Valentin asked, trying his best to calm himself. Cold sweats appeared in his forehead as deep anxiety appeared in his heart.
"It didn't come from me…" Leon nonchalantly uttered.
He swept his gaze on everyone and continued steadily,
"It came from Little Han's godparents! Their congratulatory gift!"
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