My Love Debts Are Everywhere!

"Oh? Why is the Bow Hero Luna calling out to me? Did you miss me?"

Luna's smile froze the moment she heard that voice. With stiff, robotical movements, she lifted her head to see a handsome man wearing a half-face mask, standing just beyond the iron bars of her cell.

It was him—the one she despised most in the world—the Demon Emperor!

Her expression instantly hardened, and her gaze burned with an icy killing intent.

"What are you doing here? Are you here to mock me?" Luna's voice was cold and sharp, dripping with disdain.

If her glare could manifest blades, Leon would already be pierced by a thousand.

Leon sighed softly, sensing the depth of her hatred. He had always expected Luna to despise him, but he hadn't imagined her loathing would run this deep.

Despite the intense hatred directed at him, Leon felt neither fear nor hesitation. He knew Luna's loathing was rooted in a misunderstanding about his identity as the Demon Emperor.

He was confident that once she learned the truth—that he was actually Leon Kruger—her hatred would fade, replaced by renewed spirit.

With that belief firm in his heart, a faint smile tugged at his lips. His calm gaze softened with a hint of playfulness as he looked at her.

"You're overthinking things, Bow Hero Luna. I didn't come here to mock or humiliate you, as you might assume," Leon said gently, folding his arms across his chest.

Luna raised an eyebrow, sensing the honesty in his words. However, her expression stayed cold and unyielding.

"Then what do you want? Are you here to kill me?" she asked, a mocking smile curling her lips.

Leon's smile faltered for a brief moment, and the corners of his mouth twitched.

He hadn't expected Luna to jump to such a conclusion. Yet, upon reflecting on his actions during their earlier battle, it felt almost inevitable.

Letting out a long sigh, Leon shook his head in resignation.

"Bow Hero Luna, do you truly see me as a cruel demon who would kill a surrendered opponent?" he asked calmly.

Luna remained silent for a moment before nodding firmly.

"Isn't that exactly what you are?" She replied lightly, her tone laced with disdain.

Leon: "..."

Though he knew her mockery was directed at his assumed identity as the Demon Emperor, her words still struck like a blade to his heart.

"Ahem." Leon cleared his throat, quickly deciding to get to the point. "Actually, I came to fulfill my promise—to tell you the location of Sword Hero Leon Kruger. Do you still remember?"

He figured it was better to clarify his intentions before Luna could unleash more cutting remarks. After all, she was his childhood friend, and he was all too familiar with how sharp and merciless her tongue could be when mocking someone.

Luna's eyes widened slightly as she looked at Leon in astonishment. If anyone asked whether she remembered the promise, the answer would undoubtedly be yes. However, she had always assumed that Leon's words were nothing more than empty talk meant to toy with her.

Now, hearing Leon bring it up so suddenly, she felt a jolt of surprise. For a brief moment, excitement flickered within her, but she quickly suppressed it, masking her feelings with her usual cold and indifferent expression.

"I didn't expect you to remember. I assumed that promise was just a joke—or perhaps another way to trick me," Luna remarked, her tone laced with sarcasm.

Leon responded with a casual smile, shrugging as he said, "Cruel as you may think I am, I'm still a man of my word. Every promise I make is one I intend to keep."

Luna remained silent at his bold declaration, though a faint glimmer of appreciation flickered in her eyes before she quickly concealed it.

"Then tell me—where is Leon Kruger now? What happened to him after your fight?" Luna got straight to the point, her tone indifferent, though the nervousness subtly etched on her pale, beautiful face was hard to hide.

Although the Holy Bow of Celestial Frost had once detected Leon's location, Luna hadn't been able to approach him—he was too far away. As a result, she had no way of knowing whether Leon was safe or still injured from his earlier battle with the Demon Emperor.

Seeing the worry flicker across his childhood friend's face, Leon felt his heart race, a wave of warmth flooding through him.

Taking a deep breath, he met her beautiful blue eyes and replied softly, "Leon Kruger's condition? He's perfectly fine."

Relief washed over Luna, instantly dispelling the anxiety that had plagued her for so long.

Despite her hatred for the Demon Emperor before her, his words were sincere, offering her a sense of reassurance.

But just as she began to relax, a fresh wave of nervousness crept back in. Her gaze lingered on Leon, examining him carefully, unable to suppress her unease.

"Where is Leon now?" Luna asked, biting her lower lip.

Leon paused at her question, the silence only heightening Luna's anxiety.

After a moment, he smiled softly and replied, "Leon Kruger isn't far away; he's right here, around you."

The unexpected response left Luna stunned, her disbelief written clearly on her face.

"Around me?" she asked, her brows knitting in confusion.

Quickly, she glanced around the room as if expecting to find some sign of Leon. But after scanning the area, all she saw were herself, the Demon Emperor before her, and a few disgusting rats scurrying along the dark corners of the detention room.

"Is this Demon playing some kind of trick on me?"

The thought flashed through her mind, and her face instantly flushed with anger.

With a sharp intake of breath, she turned to curse Leon, but then her expression froze, her eyes widening in horror.

Standing before the iron bars that separated them, Leon slowly removed the mask covering half his face. As he did, his white hair shifted back to black, and his purple eyes turned to gold.

He smiled faintly, his gaze soft and affectionate as he looked at Luna.

"Sorry for making you worry so much, Luna—no, Lulu."

***

The three heroes of mankind are highly revered figures, seen as the ultimate role models by all. They embody ideals that everyone aspires to, a belief shared by most people.

Of course, many people feel envious of heroes—their status, power, and everything they've had since birth. Some even believe that those born as heroes are blessed by the gods.

But is this truly the case?

"Ah! Damn Edward! Does he think I'm a robot? How is it that a six-year-old like me has to study all this?" Sitting in a chair with a mountain of books piled in front of him, a handsome and adorable boy in a white robe grumbled in frustration.

He stared at the open book, then glanced at the stack of books piled up beside him like a tall tower, his gaze filled with irritation.

"It takes two full days to read just one of these, and Edward wants me to finish twenty in a week. Is that guy even human, or is he some kind of demon? No, a demon wouldn't be that cruel!" he muttered helplessly, rubbing his forehead.

If only he could awaken his holy power now, he would have run off to play in the capital.

But he knew he was no stronger than an ordinary child, and the holy power within him remained dormant.

With a soft sigh, he turned his attention back to the open book in front of him and began to read.

Just then, a faint sound of footsteps echoed behind him.

Suddenly, his vision went dark, as if something had covered his eyes.

"Guess who I am? Hehehe~" A sweet, playful voice echoed from behind him, causing the corners of the boy's mouth to twitch slightly.

"I know it's you, Luna," he replied with a quiet sigh.

"Eh!? How did you know?" Luna's voice, filled with surprise, came from behind him once again.

The boy gently removed the small hands covering his eyes and lowered them slowly.

He then turned slightly and saw a cute little girl with a ponytail, smiling sweetly as her innocent, round eyes blinked up at him.

"Of course I could figure it out. Your voice is too familiar for me not to recognize you," he replied casually, rolling his eyes.

"

Mouu~

Neon is so boring! You're too serious and can't take a joke." Luna puffed out her cheeks in annoyance, hands placed firmly on her tiny hips.

At the mention of the name

"Neon,"

the boy's mouth twitched slightly.

He glanced at Luna in mild annoyance, then reached out and pinched her chubby, adorable cheeks.

"How many times have I told you not to call me that? My name is Leon Kruger, not Neon!" Leon snorted, continuing to pinch her cheeks, which were as soft as buns.

Tears welled up in the corners of Luna's eyes from the pinch, and she looked at him with a sad expression.

"

Wuuu~

but I like calling you Neon better," Luna pouted, her lips slightly pursed.

Leon slowly withdrew his hand from her cheek and shook his head firmly.

"No! My name is Leon, not Neon. So, call me Leon," he said with conviction.

Luna lowered her head and responded with a sigh, "Alright, I won't call you Neon anymore."

A satisfied smile spread across Leon's lips as he looked at Luna.

"Then, try calling my name," he said eagerly.

Luna slowly raised her head, her eyes meeting his golden ones.

"Neon," she whispered softly.

Leon: "..."

Without warning, he stood up, but Luna quickly stepped back, as if trying to avoid him.

"Wait! Don't get upset yet, Neon. I have a proposal for you!" Luna suddenly blurted out, stopping Leon in his tracks.

His eyebrows arched slightly as he hesitated. "A proposal? What do you mean?"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Luna let out a relieved sigh when she saw Leon hadn't pursued her, and her face lit up with enthusiasm.

"How about this: I call you Neon, and you call me Lulu? That way, we're even, right?" She asked, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

Leon fell silent for a moment, studying her with a puzzled look.

"Calling you Lulu?" he repeated in surprise.

"Yeah! Lulu! It's short for my first name," Luna explained.

Leon furrowed his brows at the thought of such a childish nickname.

Just as he was about to refuse, his gaze met Luna's hopeful eyes, and he swallowed the rejection that almost slipped out.

With a soft sigh, Leon gave in, though reluctantly. "Alright, I'll call you Lulu, but only when it's just the two of us. Agreed?"

Luna nodded eagerly, then rushed up to Leon and wrapped her arms around him tightly.

"Hehehe! Of course! Thank you, Neon!"