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Having satisfied his longing with Fiona, Leon slowly lowered her from his embrace.

His gaze then shifted to Charlotte, Iris, and Stella, who remained frozen in place, unmoving.

"Why are you all just standing there? Didn't you miss me?" Leon asked playfully, opening his arms.

The three snapped out of their daze and, without hesitation, ran toward him in excitement.

"Daddy!"

"Daddy!"

"Uncle!"

They leaped at him, and Leon effortlessly caught them in his arms.

They hugged him tightly, burying their faces in his chest.

"Daddy, I missed you so much," Charlotte murmured sadly.

"Me too! I've missed you too!" Iris chimed in enthusiastically.

"Me too, Uncle…" Stella added shyly, rubbing her face against Leon's chest like a spoiled child.

Leon smiled warmly, wrapping his arms around them affectionately. "I missed you all so much too. Every night, I wondered how you were doing, wishing I could come home sooner. But there was so much to take care of that I couldn't return earlier."

"But now, I'm back, and I won't let you feel lonely anymore."

His words brought bright smiles to Charlotte, Iris, and Stella's faces. They said nothing, simply basking in the warmth of Leon's embrace.

After five minutes, Leon released his embrace and took a step back, gazing at them in awe.

"What's the occasion? Why are you all dressed so nicely?" he asked curiously.

This was his first time seeing them in such elegant outfits, and he had to admit—they looked absolutely stunning and adorable.

Each of them had a unique charm, and Leon couldn't help but think that one day, they would grow into exceptionally beautiful women.

Iris smirked proudly. "Obviously, we dressed up to greet and surprise you, Daddy!"

"Um! Um! That's right!" Fiona chimed in, her face beaming with excitement.

"Oh?" Leon arched an eyebrow in slight surprise before a smile formed on his lips. "I have to admit, I'm truly impressed. You all look absolutely stunning in your gowns."

He playfully pinched Stella's and Charlotte's cheeks, making both girls smile in embarrassment.

"Daddy! Look at me! Am I very pretty?" Fiona tugged at the hem of his robe, twirling excitedly.

Leon chuckled and gently rubbed her chubby cheek. "Of course, my sweet little daughter is the most beautiful in the world."

"Hehehe..." Fiona giggled, swaying side to side in delight.

Iris, however, pouted slightly, folding her small arms across her chest while maintaining her usual cold and indifferent demeanor.

"What about me, Daddy? I'm pretty too, aren't I?" She asked expectantly.

As Leon gazed at her, he couldn't shake the feeling that he was looking at a prototype of Liliana. Their resemblance was uncanny—at least 98 percent identical!

The only differences were Iris's slightly rounder facial structure and her golden-colored eyes.

Aside from that—her hair, temperament, eyebrows, eye shape, and even her expression—everything mirrored Liliana, as if they had been cast from the same mold.

Though it was still far in the future, Leon could already envision Iris growing into a second Liliana.

With a smile, he gave a small nod and gently pinched her cheek. "You're absolutely beautiful, my dear. You look so much like your mother, and I have no doubt you'll be just as incredible as she was."

Iris's face instantly flushed, her usual cold expression betraying a hint of shyness. "Thank you, Daddy."

Leon chuckled at the contrast between her demeanor and reaction. Then, turning to Charlotte and Stella, he added, "And you two are just as beautiful."

"Thank you, Daddy," Charlotte replied with a sweet smile.

"Thank you, Uncle," Stella added cheerfully.

Leon gave a small nod before slowly standing up. He glanced at each of them, then said with a smile, "Since you're all dressed up, it would be a waste not to go out. How about a trip to the capital for some shopping?"

Their eyes instantly lit up, and without hesitation, they nodded eagerly like little chicks.

"Let's go!" Fiona cheered, raising her right hand excitedly.

Leon chuckled and patted her head gently. "Alright, then. Let's go."

With that, he lifted Fiona into his arms and set off toward the capital with Charlotte, Iris, and Stella following beside him.

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The morning sun cast a gentle light, neither too warm nor too harsh.

However, as time passed and daylight grew stronger, its rays turned sharp and piercing.

Despite this, the capital of the Demon Empire, Erantum, remained as lively as ever.

Rather than quieting down, the streets grew even busier as more demons filled the city center.

The bustling voices of merchants calling out their wares only added to the vibrant atmosphere.

"Come, dear customers! Fresh fruits from the southern region! I guarantee one hundred percent sweetness! Only ten bronze coins per kilogram!"

"Special discounts today! Buy two kilograms of forest beef and get three percent off! Buy four, and the discount jumps to seven percent! Don't miss out!"

Amidst the throng of demons and merchants, Leon walked with a relaxed smile, accompanied by Fiona, Iris, Charlotte, and Stella.

Anticipating the attention they might draw, he had cast one of his hero techniques to disguise himself and the four little girls.

However, their unique temperaments and striking presence still made them stand out.

No matter how much they masked themselves, Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, and Stella's adorably charming faces remained impossible to ignore, drawing curious glances from the surrounding demons.

"Who are those little girls? They're so adorable!" one of the female demons whispered excitedly.

"I'm not sure, but they don't seem like ordinary demons. Still, I have to admit, they're really cute! If I had a child like them, I definitely wouldn't be dealing with so many headaches," the demon beside her replied with a sigh.

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The murmurs and chatter around them continued, but Leon remained calm and unbothered.

As long as no one spoke ill of his daughters, he didn't mind the admiration or envy directed their way.

"Daddy, look! Cotton candy!"

Iris' excited voice caught Leon off guard. He followed her gaze to where she was pointing.

"Do you want to try it?" he asked, glancing at the four of them.

"We do!" they responded in unison.

Leon chuckled and gave a small nod before leading them toward a cotton candy stall about fifty meters away on the left.

Upon arrival, he looked up at the friendly-faced middle-aged vendor and said, "Four medium-sized cotton candies, please."

The man beamed and nodded enthusiastically. "Just a moment, sir!" he replied before swiftly getting to work.

As they waited, Leon took a moment to glance around, nodding in quiet satisfaction.

"Erantum City is as lively as ever. It seems the war in the Desert of Chaos hasn't affected the economy here much," he murmured in admiration.

Wars often bring significant disruptions to a nation's economy, yet Erantum's capital had remained untouched from the start—a testament to Liliana's wisdom and strategic foresight.

Just as Leon was lost in thought, a gruff, menacing voice suddenly rang out from about fifty meters behind him.

"Hand over the tribute now!"

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