A Shocking Revelation
The sun blazed overhead as Leon's sword clashed against the training dummy, sweat dripping from his brow. Each swing of the blade carried the weight of his determination, and his once-weak body was finally beginning to adapt to his rigorous training. The newfound strength coursing through him brought a sense of satisfaction, though the memories of his past failures kept his feet firmly on the ground.
As he wiped the sweat from his forehead, he noticed Aria approaching with a towel in hand. Her steps were hesitant, but the warmth in her eyes hinted at her slowly growing trust in him.
"Here," she said, holding out the towel. Leon took it with a smile and muttered a soft thanks.
Before he could return to his training, Aria's next words stopped him in his tracks.
"Your fiancée's household sent a message. They're coming this week."
Leon froze mid-movement, the towel slipping from his hand. "Fiancée?" he repeated, his voice laced with disbelief.
Aria raised an eyebrow. "You forgot? Of course, you did. You're not exactly known for keeping track of your responsibilities."
Her pointed remark brought a wave of guilt crashing down on Leon, but he focused on the matter at hand. "I don't remember anything about a fiancée," he admitted.
Aria sighed, crossing her arms. "Last year, you attended a banquet with your father. You became infatuated with a girl—a backtown lord's daughter. In your usual arrogant fashion, you demanded her hand in marriage on the spot. The lord, powerless to refuse someone of your status, agreed. And now, they're coming to finalize the arrangements."
Leon's head spun as he processed her words. A fiancée? Marriage? In his previous life as Basil, he had spent hours playing this game, delving into every storyline and side quest, yet he couldn't recall this detail. Then again, Leon Alaric's life had always been one he avoided exploring.
"What's her name?" he asked cautiously, dreading the answer.
Aria hesitated for a moment, as if bracing herself. "Kefka Elendor," she finally said.
The name hit Leon like a bolt of lightning. His breath caught in his throat, and his hands tightened into fists. Kefka Elendor. The Incardia Witch. One of the most fearsome antagonists in the game.
Leon's mind raced as memories of the game's storyline flooded back. Kefka Elendor was no ordinary character. She was a powerful sorceress, feared for her cunning and unmatched magical abilities. In the game, she had been a key villain whose schemes had brought empires to their knees. Yet here, in this world, she was his fiancée?
"What's wrong?" Aria asked, her voice tinged with concern.
Leon shook his head, trying to mask his shock. "Nothing. Just... surprised, that's all."
Aria narrowed her eyes but said nothing more, sensing his unease.
As she turned to leave, Leon's thoughts spiraled. If Kefka Elendor was the same person he remembered from the game, her arrival would bring a storm of trouble. But why would she agree to marry someone like Leon Alaric? Was this part of her grand scheme, or had something shifted in this world's storyline?
One thing was certain: he needed to prepare for her arrival. If Kefka truly was the Incardia Witch, her presence would change everything. The game's worst character was now engaged to one of its most dangerous villains, and Leon knew that surviving this encounter would require every ounce of wit and strength he possessed.
Clenching his fists, he vowed to uncover the truth behind this unexpected twist. His training would have to intensify, and his strategy needed to be flawless. The clock was ticking, and the stakes had never been higher.