Upon hearing the sound, Leon immediately regained his composure, and his gaze shifted to focus on the door.
"Hmm? Could that be the personal maid Liliana mentioned earlier?" Leon silently questioned and speculated.
Then he stood up, approached the door, and opened it.
Instantly, an exquisitely beautiful woman with an expressionless face, dressed in a maid outfit, stood before him.
A slight smile graced Leon's lips as he calmly inquired, "Are you Liliana's personal maid?"
The impassive woman gazed at Leon for a moment and nodded politely.
"That is correct, Your Majesty Leon. Allow me to introduce myself; my name is Lyra, and I am an archdemon in the service of the Demon Emperor." The seemingly expressionless woman, identified as Lyra, bowed slightly with respect towards Leon.
Upon hearing her introduction, Leon was genuinely surprised; he hadn't expected that this servant was an Archdemon, signifying her as the second most powerful individual in the Demon race, just below Liliana in strength!
During his time as a hero, Leon had heard of the Archdemon, rumored to be the right hand of the Demon Emperor.
However, its existence remained shrouded in mystery, and he had never encountered it, not even in battle, as the entire war on the Demon race side was led by the Demon Generals.
So, it could be said that he was greatly surprised to discover that the enigmatic Archdemon was, in fact, Liliana's personal maid.
"An archdemon, huh?" His gaze carefully and curiously scanned Lyria.
Her short, shoulder-length black hair and the beauty of her emotionless face brought to Leon's mind memories of Loli Rain Violet in the palace.
Despite her not being overly tall, her proportions were well-balanced, and the maid outfit she wore appeared so ordinary that it gave her the appearance of a common yet pretty maid.
Yet, who would have guessed that this seemingly harmless woman was an archdemon, the second most powerful figure after the Demon Emperor?
Even demon generals might find themselves kneeling in her presence.
The mere thought brought an involuntary chuckle and a smile to Leon's face.
Observing Leon's sudden smile, Lyra blinked curiously and inquired, "Your Majesty Leon, why are you laughing?"
Leon quickly regained his composure and shook his head lightly.
"It's nothing," he replied briefly, shifting his gaze to the food trolley behind her.
"Well, you're here to bring food, aren't you? Let's go inside," he continued, extending an invitation for Lyra to enter.
"Um," Lyra nodded and promptly wheeled the food trolley into Leon's room.
Inside the room, she carefully arranged the food from the trolley onto the table, while Leon, who stood leaning against the door, observed her with curiosity.
"By the way, I have something to ask you. But before that, is it alright if I call you Lyra?" Leon asked carefully, folding his arms across his chest.
Even though he was aware that Lyra served as Liliana's personal maid, Leon remained uncertain about her true sentiments.
After all, he still held the status of a hero and stood as an adversary to the entire Demon race.
Furthermore, Lyra was an archdemon, her strength ranking just one level below that of Liliana, the current Demon Emperor.
Even at the peak of his hero strength, Leon had to consider Lyra's formidable power and couldn't afford to underestimate her.
Upon hearing Leon's words, Lyra halted her movements and turned her gaze slightly to meet Leon's eyes.
"Of course, Your Majesty Leon. Also, you need not be overly polite with me, as Her Majesty the Demon Emperor has already instructed me to attend to your needs," Lyra replied, her expression seemingly unchanged.
Leon released a small sigh, feeling more at ease after hearing her words.
"Alright then, Lyra. I have one question for you. Um... could you tell me about my three little daughters?" Leon asked, contemplating for a moment before addressing the topic on his mind.
Honestly, he held great curiosity about his three little daughters and desired to learn more about them.
Moreover, he himself was not even aware of the names of his two other daughters besides Fiona, and he had neglected to inquire about it from Liliana earlier.
While he would eventually discover more through direct interaction, seeking information from Lyra seemed like a more immediate and beneficial approach.
Lyra responded with a slight nod upon hearing Leon's question and said, "Certainly, Your Majesty Leon. I will provide you with the information."
She gently pushed the empty food trolley aside and turned her attention back to Leon.
"Your Majesty Leon likely encountered Young Lady Fiona this morning, correct?" Lyra inquired with a light tone.
"That's correct; I met her," Leon said, a slight smile appearing at the memory of the charming little girl.
Lyra nodded in acknowledgment before proceeding with her explanation.
"Young Lady Fiona is the third and youngest among the three. Following her is Young Lady Iris in second place, and in first place is Young Lady Charlotte," Lyra explained gradually.
Upon learning the names of the other two, besides Fiona, Leon felt a profound wave of happiness.
"Iris and Charlotte, hmm? Their names are truly beautiful." Leon chuckled inwardly and turned his gaze back to Lyra.
"Could you share information about those two little girls, Charlotte and Iris? Their attitudes and behavior, perhaps?" Leon inquired further, as this was the information he was most eager to learn.
He already knew about Fiona's attitude, which manifested as that of a very spoiled yet caring little girl.
However, he was unaware of the behavior of the other two little girls, prompting him to anticipate their actions in advance.
"Of course, Your Majesty Leon. First, Young Lady Charlotte, the eldest of the three, is a very mature girl who is attentive to her surroundings. Next is Young Lady Iris, who possesses an indifferent and cold demeanor similar to Her Majesty the Demon Emperor." Lyra continued her explanation carefully, a description that Leon easily comprehended.
"So that's it... I see." Leon nodded in understanding, finally gaining insight into his other two little daughters.
This information proved valuable for future encounters, providing him with a better understanding of how to approach them.
While Liliana had already informed them about him and everything seemed fine outwardly, the inner nuances of their psychological reactions remained unknown.
Moreover, the abrupt presence of a father figure who had been absent since their birth must have presented challenges for them in terms of adaptation.
Fortunately, Fiona, the youngest among the triplets, proved to be very innocent and already harbored affection for him, despite this being their first encounter.
Leon took a deep breath and cast a grateful look at Lyra.
"Thank you for your explanation, Lyra," Leon said with a gentle smile, expressing his gratitude.
"You're welcome, Your Majesty." Lyra nodded before pulling back the food trolley beside her.
"Then, I would like to take my leave first, Your Majesty," she continued, slightly bowing her head towards Leon.
"Very well." Leon smiled and slowly stepped aside.
However, after only a few steps, Lyra suddenly halted and turned back to Leon, saying, "By the way, Your Majesty Leon, I forgot to mention earlier that Young Lady Fiona asked you to join her in the back garden for some playtime."
Leon nodded and replied calmly, "Alright, after I finish breakfast and tidy myself up, I'll go see her."
Upon hearing this, Lyra nodded in understanding and exited Leon's room.
On the other hand, Leon, who had been observing her departure, turned toward the table filled with food, and his stomach promptly rumbled.
"Oops! I haven't eaten since yesterday, and I'm very hungry now."
Without further delay, Leon quickly devoured all the food on the table with relish.
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A/N: I'm quite busy with lectures and don't have the time to write two chapters in one day, Hey~
However, please don't worry, as I am committed to keeping my promise, even if it may be late! Thank you, and don't forget your support!