Chapter 148: Chapter148-Leo’s Schemes

For the long period that followed, the three of them enjoyed a simple and happy life.

With the development of New Dalton already on the right track, no one dared to cause trouble anymore.

Leo handed over most of the administrative duties to Magnar and the others, focusing all his attention on spending time with Hathaway and Lilith.

The days of happiness continued until one particular day.

“Lilith, I have a task for you,”

Leo suddenly spoke, looking at Lilith.

Lilith paused slightly.

“A task?”

She asked with some curiosity.

Leo smiled gently and explained,

“Recently, some old friends from the Victoxi Plane successfully crossed over and arrived in Dalton Town on the mainland. I need you to go and meet them for me.”

Upon hearing this, Lilith nodded in understanding and immediately agreed without hesitation.

She had always been interested in Dalton affairs, but Leo had never let her be involved much before.

“Alright, Dad, I’ll go prepare.”

At that moment, Hathaway, concerned, spoke up,

“Lilith, would you like me to come with you?”

Lilith was about to respond when Leo intervened.

“Lilith is grown now. Let her handle it on her own, it’ll be a good experience for her.”

“Besides, with her strength, what could possibly go wrong in the mainland? Not to mention, Fiona will be accompanying her!”

Hathaway nodded in agreement.

Lilith then left with Fiona for the mainland.

Seeing this, Leo cleared his throat and revealed a mischievous smile.

“My dear… it seems we haven’t had a good drink together in a long time.”

Hathaway shot him a playful glare, half-smiling as she teased him.

“I knew you were purposely sending Lilith away. You’re up to no good, aren’t you?”

However, she didn’t reject Leo’s suggestion.

In the blink of an eye, the table was filled with various crystal-clear bottles of wine, exuding a rich and pleasant fragrance.

“My dear Hathaway, tonight, we won’t stop until we’re drunk!”

Leo poured a glass of wine with a gentlemanly gesture.

“Oh, my dear Leo, you’re so thoughtful!”

Hathaway smiled as she accepted the glass from Leo.

Moments later…

“Ugh… Leo, what kind of wine is this?”

“Why does it have such a strong aftereffect…”

Hathaway’s face had flushed, and her gaze had become somewhat hazy, her head resting on the table.

Leo, too, was swaying, barely able to stay on his feet.

The wine was an exquisite product from the system’s store, with effects beyond imagination!

“Haha, my dear, it seems your tolerance has decreased after all these years!”

Leo laughed and teased her.

Hathaway, refusing to lose, struggled to sit up.

“Leo, you’re joking, right? How could I possibly get drunk? Come, pour me more!”

With that, she grabbed a bottle and tilted it back, drinking deeply.

Leo, unwilling to lose, followed suit.

Thud~

Hathaway could no longer hold herself up, her head tilting to the side as she passed out on the table.

Leo’s consciousness was also on the verge of drowning, but with the last bit of clarity, he urgently called out,

“System! Quick! Sobering potion! Now!”

Hum—

A cool, soothing energy immediately flowed through his body, dissipating all the drunkenness.

In the blink of an eye, Leo regained his clear senses.

He turned to look at Hathaway, her cheeks flushed and sleeping peacefully. A mischievous smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.

“My dear, how did you end up drunk…”

With gentle movements, Leo scooped her up in his arms and walked steadily toward the bedroom.

A magical barrier silently expanded, cutting off everything outside.

Even if the world were to end today, nothing could disturb them now.

In the Bedroom

Looking at the defenseless, stunning form of his beloved in his arms, Leo’s breathing quickened.

[Um… Host, do you think this is right?]

Hearing the system’s voice, Leo immediately became serious.

“What are you saying? What do you mean by that?”

“She is my soul-bonded wife! Isn’t it natural for a married couple to have a little fun? Don’t interfere!”

System: … Silence is golden.

Soon, strange noises began emanating from the bedroom.

…

Hathaway felt as though she had been caught in a long, disorienting dream.

In the dream, she seemed to sink into the depths of the sea, too exhausted to struggle.

It wasn’t until she grabbed a floating log that she managed to regain some sense.

She didn’t know how much time had passed, but slowly, Hathaway finally began to awaken from her foggy state.

She immediately felt her body aching, as though it had been completely drained.

“Ugh… my head hurts, idiot Leo, I shouldn’t have drunk so much…”

“Hmm?”

“Ah! Leo Grey!!”

Hathaway stared in disbelief at the disheveled state of her robe and the unconscious Leo beside her, instantly realizing what had happened.

Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she glared at the still-sleeping Leo.

Seeing Hathaway’s angry expression, Leo felt a little guilty, but still chuckled awkwardly.

“Haha, dear, you’re awake?”

Seeing him like this, Hathaway gritted her teeth in fury.

“Don’t act innocent! You actually… took advantage of me when I wasn’t fully aware?!”

Hearing this, Leo feigned grievance.

“Hathaway, that’s not right. We’re a couple blessed by the stars!”

Isn’t this completely normal?

At that moment, Hathaway was left speechless, her face even redder.

“Well… then you can’t just… do that while I’m not aware… I… I couldn’t even feel it…”

At these words, Leo’s eyes lit up with a surge of joy!

In the next moment, he pounced on Hathaway again.

…

Several Days Later

“Dad! I’m back!”

Lilith entered the President’s mansion, her face full of excitement.

“Oh? Lilith, you’re back so soon?”

Seeing Lilith, Leo smiled warmly.

Lilith nodded, about to report, but then noticed Leo’s unusual appearance.

“Hey? Dad, why do you have dark circles under your eyes?”

She asked, confused.

Leo quickly covered up, embarrassed, and turned the conversation.

“Cough, cough, it’s just that I’ve been handling a lot of affairs lately, I’m just a little worn out.”

“By the way, how did it go with those old friends you were supposed to meet?”

Lilith proudly responded,

“I’ve already arranged everything for them. They’re getting the best treatment and the best quarters, don’t worry!”

“By the way, where’s Mom?”

“Uh… your mom is still resting.”

“Resting?”

Lilith felt something was off but couldn’t put her finger on it.

Just as she was about to ask more, Elarielle’s figure appeared from the distance.

Seeing Elarielle, Lilith put her questions aside for the moment and greeted her.

“Mentor! What brings you here?”

Elarielle smiled gently.

“I came to check on you, to see if you’ve encountered any difficulties with your studies in stellar magic and combat skills?”

“President.”

She also bowed to Leo.

Leo nodded slightly.

“Any problems?”

“Mentor, I don’t think I have any problems,”

Lilith replied.

But Elarielle shook her head.

“Lilith, sometimes the problem hides in complacency. For your own good, you should come to the training grounds with me so I can personally guide you.”

“Mm… alright.”

Lilith thought about it for a moment, feeling that her mentor had a point.

“Dad, I’ll go train with the mentor.”

“Go ahead.”

Leo nodded with a smile.

Elarielle took Lilith and left.

Before leaving, Elarielle subtly gave Leo a knowing look.

Elarielle, of course, had been subtly instructed by Leo.

Although she felt a little bad about it, there was no helping it.

Leo clearly wanted more private time with Hathaway.

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