Grand Return System

Chapter 324: A Gift from the Heart

A Gift from the Heart

"A supreme treasure..."

Another swallowed nervously.

"That came from an Ancient ferocious beast."

"If I could obtain that..."

"My strength would increase dramatically."

An elder sighed helplessly.

"Unfortunately, very few dare challenge such beasts."

"The risk is simply too great."

"Even after killing one, there’s no guarantee a precious rune bone will appear."

"Sometimes you risk your life..."

"And gain absolutely nothing."

Everyone silently nodded.

That was why supreme treasures like this were priceless.

Leon casually caught the glowing bone and examined it carefully.

Mana flowed across its intricate runes.

The mysterious patterns shimmered with astonishing speed energy.

He weighed it thoughtfully before raising an eyebrow.

"Hmm?"

"Why is it the Speed Treasure Bone..."

A hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

"I thought I’d obtain the Inferno Swift Bird’s Heaven-Devouring treasure technique."

He examined the bone again.

"So it’s only a Speed Treasure Bone."

He clicked his tongue.

"It’s still excellent..."

"But compared to the Heaven-Devouring technique..."

"It’s a little disappointing."

He smiled helplessly before quietly storing it away.

"Forget it."

He thought calmly,

"I still happen to lack a speed-type Sacred Art."

His lips curved into a faint smile.

"Maybe I can use this to exchange for something even more valuable."

"And if I feed it into the Grand Return System..."

A flash of anticipation crossed his purple eyes.

"Perhaps I’ll trigger another ten-thousand-fold return."

Leon smiled to himself as a new idea quietly formed in his mind.

At present, the powerful Sacred Arts he possessed included the Font Sword Art, the Ultimate Hand Strike, and the Prime Dragon Rune that excelled in defense. If everything went according to plan, he might soon obtain a speed-oriented ability as well.

A perfect warrior.

Attack.

Defense.

Movement.

There would no longer be any obvious weakness.

Thinking this, Leon lowered his gaze toward the glowing treasure bone resting in his palm. The runes engraved upon it shimmered with ancient brilliance as streams of Mana flowed naturally across its surface.

Instead of storing it away...

He slowly turned around.

His expression softened.

The playful smile that usually lingered on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by a sincerity that seemed capable of melting even ice.

His purple eyes quietly met Anna’s.

Anna’s heart skipped a beat.

"W-What is he doing now?"

For some reason, merely meeting his eyes made her breathing become uneven.

She instinctively lowered her gaze for a moment before stealing another glance at him.

The battlefield suddenly felt strangely quiet.

Even the wind seemed to slow.

Leon gently reached for her delicate hand.

Anna’s fingers trembled almost imperceptibly.

"W-What..."

Before she could react, he carefully placed the glowing Inferno Swift Bird precious bone into her palm.

The warm light illuminated both of their hands.

He looked at her gently.

"Anna... this precious bone is for you."

Her crimson eyes widened.

"You..."

Her mind went completely blank.

She stared at the precious bone.

Then at Leon.

Then back at the treasure again.

She almost wondered if she had imagined it.

This...

This was the precious bone of an Ancient ferocious beast.

A supreme treasure countless pinnacle Realm cultivators would risk their lives to obtain.

Yet...

He had given it to her without even hesitating.

Her breathing gradually became faster.

Why...?

Why would he give something this valuable to me?

This treasure could greatly improve his own strength...

Why... why me?

She slowly looked into Leon’s calm eyes.

There wasn’t the slightest hint of reluctance inside them.

Only warmth.

Only sincerity.

Her heart trembled violently.

Am...

Am I really that important to him?

Could it be...

In his heart...

Even a supreme treasure isn’t as valuable as I am?

The thought alone made her cheeks burn crimson.

Her heartbeat became completely chaotic.

Inside her mind, she could only hear one sound.

Thump.

Thump.

Thump.

Ah...

No...

This is bad...

I’m really in trouble.

This shameless man...

He’s completely captured my heart.

She desperately wanted to maintain her usual cold expression.

Unfortunately...

Her ears had already turned red.

Even her fingers holding the treasure bone trembled slightly.

Although countless emotions surged through her heart, her beautiful face still maintained its elegant composure.

Only Leon, standing so close, noticed the tiny movements of her eyelashes.

After a long silence, she finally gathered enough courage to ask softly,

"Why did you give it to me?"

Leon smiled.

His voice remained gentle.

"Because you are my entire world."

He looked directly into her eyes.

"I want to give you all the best things in the world."

Anna froze.

"..."

For several seconds...

She completely lost the ability to think.

Her beautiful face became even redder.

Inside...

Her thoughts had already descended into complete chaos.

Ah...

Damn it...

Why would he say something like that...

This...

This is cheating...

She felt as though an invisible current had surged through her body.

Her knees nearly weakened.

Am I really going to fall for him?

I’m the Celestis Academy Goddess...

How can I lose my composure so easily?

Why...

Why does every word he says reach straight into my heart?

Is he truly my natural nemesis?

She quietly bit her lower lip before finally nodding.

"O-okay."

Her voice was barely louder than a whisper.

She carefully stored the precious bone inside her spatial treasure.

Although she accepted it...

The warmth inside her heart only continued to grow.

She knew perfectly well...

Leon needed this treasure.

Perhaps even more than she did.

Yet he had still chosen her.

Without bargaining.

Without hesitation.

Without asking for anything in return.

Especially...

Those words.

"You are my entire world."

They echoed endlessly inside her mind.

She lowered her head, trying to hide the smile threatening to bloom across her face.

This fool...

How can someone be this sincere?

How am I supposed to resist him now?

At that moment...

She made a quiet decision deep within her heart.

I want this man.

She still couldn’t bring herself to say it aloud.

Nor did she dare confess her feeling.

But...