Prime Originator

Looking at Aria's cute little frown, Leon moved his hands over and eased it with his thumb massage playfully.

Despite his actions and expressions, he had not gotten over the news of Aria White's death. In fact, he probably will not be able to.

Even so, he could only bury the sorrow deep inside him. There were so many things that must be done, and no time to wallow in his sadness.

After pondering Aria's question, Leon said, "If Judas' soul crossover to the Divine Realm and merge with Judas Gahfrit's soul, allowing him to learn about this world, it could indeed be a source of future trouble…"

"However, the Divine Realm has no knowledge of this world despite people dying every day… this includes powerful figures. So, the chances of that happening is unlikely… Even in the unlikelihood that it does happen, there is not much we can do about it for now."

Aria nodded.

Suddenly, she thought of something.

If the Leon was the same Leon Escladus of the Divine Realm, what about the original Leon Bradford she remembered in their middle school years?

Furthermore, which of the two was she in love with? She became confused with her own feelings and could not help but frown.

His situation seems to be different from hers and Aria White.

"H-hubby…"

"Hm? What is it?"

Leon studied Aria's change in expression.

"Which Leon are you? Are you Leon Escladus of the Divine Pill Kingdom, or are you Leon Crawford of the Crawford Empire…?" Aria asked with doubt, not sure what kind of answer she was hoping for.

"Would your feelings change if I was one or the other?" Leon smiled.

Aria furrowed her brows deeply.

She liked the boy from middle school, Leon Crawford, but the one she had been with was possibly Leon Escladus, the reincarnated. But if it is also true, then what happened to the original Leon Crawford?

Did he die?

Aria felt lost when she thought of that.

Seeing her like this, Leon smiled and no longer kept her in the dark as he says, "Whether it is Leon Crawford or Leon Escladus, they are both me—or I am both of them. We are one."

"Huh?"

Aria widened her eyes in surprise.

The confusion in her heart became stronger, rather than less.

How can two people become one person? If Leon Escladus reincarnated into Leon Crawford's body and inherited the person's memories, this does not make him Leon Crawford.

"How can you be both Leons at the same time if you are two different people?" Aria asked.

"My situation is a little special compared to yours and Aria White, Aria." Leon smiled and explained, "I could say that we were originally two different people. However, our souls have merged to become one. Neither of us has died and become inherited memories of the other…"

"…So, this is why I am both Leon Escladus and Leon Crawford. They are both me, and I am both them. We are one. There is nothing wrong with this saying."

Leon smiled.

While he was explaining to Aria, he also answered some of his own doubts regarding himself.

Right, the original soul of Leon Crawford never died. He was on the brink of death but lived due to the arrival of Leon Escladus' soul and the Divine Book of Life.

He was confused for a long time regarding this matter, but the veiled fog was finally cleared.

One cannot see the whole picture if they are inside of it.

However, it is a different story if they are outside of the picture or have someone else outside to look at the picture for them.

"I see… you are both of them…" Aria said.

She felt Leon's explanation was the most ideal answer to her dilemma. She could not choose between one and the other, but everything fits perfectly if they were one and the same.

As the two cuddled in bed together, they took turns inquiring and listening to each other's experiences during the time they were not together.

Sometime later, Leon separated from Aria and said, "I'm glad we had this talk."

"I'm glad too," Aria said.

Not only did they feel like their bonds have become stronger after learning more about each other, but they also found a common goal to strive for.

The mystery of the world and the truth behind it—their strong curiosity compel them to understand its secrets.

Why was the world built the way it is?

"Let's head out. There's much work to be done." Leon stated objectively with a smile.

Aria smiled back sweetly, "Alright."

Shortly after, the two returned to the deck.

"Your Highness, we will be exiting the Great Forest shortly." The captain informed before giving out his warning, "Everyone, brace yourselves."

"Aye, aye, captain."

The crew answered.

Right up ahead, the thick clouds of smothering black smoke produced by the burning forest could be seen filling up the airspace before them.

As the airship flew straight for the billowing clouds of black smoke, Leon casually waved his hand and parted the black clouds with his Divine Will, creating a clear path ahead.

Swoosh~!

The crew gazed at the walls of black smoke on either side of the airship as they flew past. The captain and crew sighed emotionally.

They were impressed by the prince's ability.

After passing the black smoke cloud, the airship shortly exited the Great Forest, and the situation outside was laid bare to their sights.

The endless rat tide filled the vast plains, painting the greenery in grey.

Leon gazed down at the black batch on the surface below where the rats had been burned to death by numerous rounds of exploding pills.

The Skysilver Beast King could still be seen battling the rats intensely within the burned area after the flames died out.

As if sensing Leon's gaze, the Skysilver Beast King glanced up at him before it howled excitedly.

Its momentary distraction allowed dozens of rats to leap onto its body and bite into its flesh, causing it to growl angrily with a body roll before sweeping them away with tails.

Leon was taken aback back on the airship, but he did not think too deeply into the Skysilver Beast King's excitement.

"Time to go rat fishing."