Chapter 241: The Sleepless Night part 1 (1/2)

Author: M_W Cancer

The moment Leo finish his cultivation, he quickly looked at the clock as he murmured to himself, ”8 at night.”

He doesn't really know when exactly the Sword and Magic would attack, but based on his current location right now, it would most likely be at 10, the time when the Capital of the Underground World would usually turn really active.

With tens of thousands of people walking here and there, loud noises of merchants calling out for customers to come, and most establishments being opened, even if he has reinforcement prepared, it would still be a lot challenging to fight against the Sword and Magic. After all, with more people, it would be hard to move no matter how familiar they were with the place, at least for them since the Sword and Magic could basically do something similar to instantaneous movement while the members of the Mischievous Lion organization can only do Shadow Walk. Also, with boisterous noises, it would be hard for them to communicate, which is the thing they really needed the most right now because they would be the one defending while those of the Sword and Magic would be the one attacking, hence they already have a plan in mind how to attack while on the other hand the Mischievous Lion organization would be the one adapting of whatever the opponent's move would be.

To be honest, no matter how smart he was and with how many plans he had already prepared in those letters, if the Sword and Magic indeed choose to attack at 10, the timing would be really against him.

Standing up from his bed, Leo slowly looked at the window of his room.

Outside, there weren't really that much noises or people to see aside from the Smiling Lion group doing their own thing, though it was also because this place was the least populated area.

However, that's actually what's advantageous for him, since the open land would allow him to see clearly the people of the Sword and Magic coming to him, that is only the case though if they are indeed still outside of the Smiling Lion street, which is most likely not going to happen since it's so stupid of them to sneak attack in an open space with no cover and such.

After observing for a minute or so, Leo then walked downstairs to eat his dinner. Charlotte and the others were also already in the kitchen, eating while conversing with some random stuff they have found during this adventure.

”Good evening, Leo!” Charlotte greeted with a wave of her hand to motion Leo to come and sit to eat dinner with them.

Leo slowly walked towards them and sat on his chair and began eating.

Minutes passed, and when Leo noticed that everyone was pretty much finished with eating, he then taps the glass he's holding with a spoon to pull everyone's attention to him.

”Please listen to me seriously.” Leo said, ”Ever since we arrived here, I noticed some people following us, which I'm assuming are people of the Sword and Magic.”

”What?!” Charlotte exclaimed in shock.

”How?” Princess Elaine followed after.

”It might not be them, right?” Brad hoped.

”Shhh, let me finish first,” Leo interrupted, ”I'm sure that it's them due to the movement technique they used. Anyways, I'm assuming they would be attacking tonight, but don't be afraid because I've already called on reinforcement and they are waiting around us for the signal I'm going to send.”

Hearing that, everyone can't help heaving a sigh of relief.

”However, I still need you guys to prepare in case of some mishaps. Obviously, we can't really be exactly sure with everything just because we have reinforcement prepared, right?”

”Therefore, prepare yourselves, because we will be giving them the most welcoming greeting that they could ever ask for,” Leo said with a mischievous smile on his face, but this time, it wasn't just any ordinary mischievous smile like before, because coldness could be feel from this smile.

Although the Sword and Magic had given him plenty of help in the past, since they dared to do something that threatens his interest and his life, then he of course would do everything to defend and fight back. Moreover, in business, there is actually no lifetime agreement, but just as long as the interest of both parties isn't threatened then they can still work together.

He is also not afraid of the Blood Contract he had signed with Madam Silva, since the only agreement in that contract was him lending her a hand if she needed it one day.

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When the long arm of the clock hits 10 o'clock, the atmosphere inside the manor immediately turned very solemn.

Everyone right now was gathered at the first floor of the manor, with Leo sitting on a chair at the study table while writing something on a paper with Charlotte and Venice at both of his sides. Both the entrance of the study room has Number One and Number Two guarding and at the opposite side was Jeffrey who has just returned after assisting Gretchen with the Magic armors, and Matt, with both Jasmine and Brad at their side. In front of Leo was Princess Elaine, with Number Three and Number Four at her both side.

Opposite to the study room was the meeting room, and inside that place was Number Five to Number Ten, the door was also open so Leo could pretty much see what's going on inside. Obviously, he had purposely opened it to prepare in case of the Sword and Magic attacking that room first.

Outside of the manor also has the same atmosphere. The darkness of the manor had the Libra's Police hiding, preparing themselves for the Sword and Magic. The empty land had the Virgo's Scouts hiding around, watching all over the place. Lastly, the Scheming Shadows were spread out all over the entire Smiling Lion street, no one really knows their exact whereabouts at this moment, but they are definitely hiding and waiting for the Sword and Magic.

Outside of the Smiling Lion street, the boisterous capital of Underground World finally started. Tens of thousands of people were wandering off anywhere doing their own business. But, hidden behind this boisterous atmosphere where the Gemini Dagger group, Claw of Cancer group, and Aries Weapons group, also waiting for the Sword and Magic attack.