"Hmm?"
Hearing this, Leon, who had just walked over, was slightly stunned.
Demeter's brow was full of sorrow?
Because he didn't want to disturb Hestia and Demeter, Leon hadn't gotten close, so he didn't notice this.
Now, hearing Hestia say this, Leon thought of something.
'Has Dionysus already taken action against Demeter's familia?'
'If that's the case...'
'June, follow Demeter!'
Leon summoned June silently, ordering it to follow Demeter.
June quickly obeyed the order, and under the cover of the sunset, it used dark magic and quietly sank into the jewelry on Demeter's neck.
It would be great if he could find out where Dionysus is through Demeter.
When Leon and Hestia returned to the library, they saw Belle waiting in front of the library.
There was also a little girl, carrying a huge backpack with her. Without a doubt, it was Lily.
"Leon-sama, hello, I am Liliruca Arde!"
After seeing Leon, Lily hurriedly half bowed to Leon and said stutteringly.
If it weren't for the huge backpack, Leon guessed that she would bow at a 90-degree angle.
"Hello, Lily, I'm Leon."
Leon nodded and greeted with a smile.
Seeing Leon's attitude, Lily became relieved.
To be honest, after learning about Leon from Belle, Lily was very worried.
After all, the things she had done weren't good by any means. Belle could put aside the past, but it didn't mean that others would treat her well after knowing her past.
Now looking at Leon's attitude, it seems that he doesn't care about the things she had done. This made her feel relieved.
She knew about Leon. Being hated by a powerful adventurer like Leon was not on her to do list.
"I told you not to worry about Leon." Hestia said with a smile.
"Yes, Lily, Leon-sama is very gentle and kind." Belle on the side added.
"Yeah." Lily nodded repeatedly.
However, at this moment, Lily suddenly felt a warm hand on her head, which made her stunned.
"Things won't be hard for you in the future."
"If the people of the Soma familia cause trouble for you, you can come to me directly, I will support you."
Gently stroking Lily's hair, Leon said softly.
To be honest, Leon felt sorry for Lily's experience.
Born in the trash Soma familia, her parents died early, she grew up alone, had no food to eat, and was bullied by members of her own familia and other familias.
Even so, Lily did not give up hope on life. She grew up stumbling, and even wanted to leave the Soma familia through her own efforts.
Although the direction of this effort was not good, it was not Lily's fault.
The adventurers Lily encountered were all trash, who did not regard supporters as equals. They deserved to be cheated by Lily.
If Lily had met someone like Belle, she would probably not have been in trouble.
In fact, maybe she would have changed for the better. After all, Lily was quite lacking in love.
Moreover, Leon also hated the Soma familia, not only the members, but also their god, Soma.
Hearing Leon's words and feeling the warm touch on her head, Lily didn't know why but the grievances that had been hidden in her heart could no longer be hidden at this moment.
Tears uncontrollably gathered in her eyes, and then burst out like a flood. She threw herself into Leon's arms and cried her heart out.
Lily's sudden action made Leon slightly stunned. But he didn't say much. He just stretched out his hand and gently patted Lily's back.
Hestia and Belle didn't say much witnessing this scene. After all, they both knew Lily's past and felt pity for her.
After venting her inner grievances, Lily fell asleep in Leon's arms.
This surprised Leon and the others. Then, Leon picked up Lily and entered the library.
"Belle, are you here for an update?"
After seeing Leon carry Lily in, Hestia looked at Belle and smiled at her.
"Yes, please update my falna." Belle nodded repeatedly and replied.
"Okay, follow me."
Hestia nodded.
Then, she entered the library, with Belle hurriedly following her.
Hestia took Belle to her room and began to update her falna.
As for Leon, he carried Lily to a room, put her on the bed, covered her with a quilt, and then left the room.
When passing by Hestia's room, Leon saw the light from the slight gap.
He knew that Hestia was updating Belle's falna, so he didn't disturb her and went straight to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
While Leon was preparing dinner, Hestia finished her job. Belle and Hestia were waiting for dinner in the outer room of the kitchen.
As for Lily, she was still sleeping.
The three had a delicious dinner, and then Hestia took Belle aside, asking about her experience today.
Leon didn't disturb them, returning to his room.
Outside of Orario, in a dark cave in a mountain, Demeter slowly walked in.
In the cave, Filvis stood there quietly.
"I will do as you tell me. Please don't hurt my children."
Looking at Filvis, Demeter's eyes were full of pain, and she murmured softly.
All of this was seen by June.
When Leon finished his meal and returned to his room, he immediately received the information from June.
"As expected!"
"Dionysus has begun to threaten the Demeter familia."
"However, he did not appear in person. Only Filvis is in contact with Demeter."
"How cunning."
"Should I ask June to find a way to possess Filvis' hair accessories?"
"No, forget it."
"Filvis is different from Demeter. With her strength, she will notice June."
"Let June continue to lurk around Demeter, so that I can know the extent of Dionysus' plan in real time."
After receiving June's message, Leon touched his chin and thought silently for a moment, and then made a decision.
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