"What a thieving cat."
Abel looked at the swaying Leone, a helpless smile on his lips. "But my things aren't that easy to take."
With that, he leisurely followed her.
Leone, however, didn't notice she was being followed. She was still basking in the joy of having smoothly stolen a nobleman's wallet.
After an unknown number of detours, Leone finally stopped. She looked around, weighing the bag in her hand as she walked.
It felt quite substantial.
"He's truly a rich man. This king's rule isn't that great, is it? To have such a prominent noble here. But let me see what I've got."
Leone walked along smugly, not looking where she was going.
Bang!
She accidentally bumped into someone.
"Ah, sorry." Leone quickly apologized.
Then she looked up to see it was the very man whose wallet she had stolen.
Seeing Abel's playful smile, Leone suddenly felt a bit guilty.
Abel looked at her with a half-smile. "I wonder, Miss Thieving Cat, shouldn't you return my belongings?"
Leone's eyes darted around, then she backed away and turned to run. There was no way she would return something that had already fallen into her hands.
She looked back, not forgetting to laugh. "Hahaha, if you want your money bag, catch me first!"
"She's truly lawless, but if that's the case, then she'll have to pay with her life."
Abel watched Leone's fleeing back and leisurely gave chase.
Leone, relying on her agile movements, continuously leaped across high buildings.
Finally, she stopped on the highest building.
She sat on the edge of the rooftop, a smile on her lips as she looked down at the bustling market below.
Then she took out a flask and took a swig.
"Ha! So refreshing."
Leone didn't believe a noble would have the skills to catch up to her.
"This place is really nice, at least better than the Empire."
Just as Leone was leisurely drinking and enjoying the tranquility, Abel's voice came from above.
"You certainly know how to enjoy yourself, but thank you for your praise of this country."
Leone's body stiffened, then she abruptly looked up. She saw Abel standing right above her, looking at her with that same playful expression.
This instantly sobered Leone up. She quickly stood up and assumed a fighting stance, her eyes full of vigilance.
"You really can chase, can't you?"
"No choice, Miss Kitty, you stole my things."
Abel spread his hands, indicating that it was all her doing.
What a hassle. And it was so late now. Najenda probably wouldn't scold her tomorrow, right?
Looking at the money bag in her hand, she didn't want to give it up.
She tossed the money bag in her hand and suggested, "Um… how about I return this to you?"
"Not good at all."
Abel crossed his arms, looking at Leone teasingly. "Now, isn't it a bit too late?"
Leone's eyes darted around. She was thinking how to escape and get rid of this guy.
Suddenly, she seemed to think of something and her eyes lit up.
Though it might not be ideal, seeing how handsome you are, I'll reluctantly give you some benefits.
Leone's expression, as if she was saying "you're lucky," made Abel somewhat curious about what she was going to do.
At this moment, a breeze blew, and Leone sneezed.
"Cough cough, can we go down and talk? It's quite cold up here."
Cold?
Abel looked at Leone's attire.
You're dressed like that, and you say you're cold?
However, for the sake of the game to come, Abel nodded. "Alright, let's go down first."
After a while, the two walked down and stood facing each other.
Leone looked around, a patrol team was approaching.
Perfect, showtime.
Leone grabbed Abel's hand, and shouted, "Help! Someone is molesting an innocent woman!"
"Quick, help!"
The patrol team immediately surrounded them upon hearing the shouts. Even nearby residents looked over.
At this moment, Leone was still performing diligently, not forgetting to wink at Abel.
The patrol team leader's eyes lit up.
Someone was causing trouble in the imperial capital, not putting the King's law in their eyes. He then charged towards Abel with his spear, his team members quickly following behind him.
"That shameless little…"
But halfway through, upon seeing Abel's face, he quickly shut his mouth.
Then the entire squad slid down, and one by one, they knelt on one knee, respectfully saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
The residents also greeted Abel.
"King, you're out playing."
"King, have this fruit."
"King…"
Leone's eyes widened, looking at Abel in disbelief. It turned out that the man whose wallet she had stolen was the King. So now she was the clown.
She hadn't expected that she would meet the King in such a way.
Leone laughed awkwardly, then pointed at Abel and asked, "Are you really the King?"
Abel raised an eyebrow and spread his hands. "Evidently."
At this, Leone felt as if her world had collapsed.
Ignoring Leone, who felt her world had collapsed, Abel clapped his hands at the people around him.
"Everyone, go about your business, don't crowd around."
"Yes, King."
"Understood."
…
Then, only Abel and Leone remained.
Abel's lips curved. "Now, Miss Thieving Cat, do you think your little trick will still work?"
Leone laughed awkwardly, just about to beg for mercy.
But Abel continued, "Since you have said so, if I don't take some action, I would be letting you down."
Hearing these words, a chill ran down Leone's spine.
Then she put on a fawning smile. "Hehe, since you are the King, you wouldn't make things difficult for a humble girl, would you?"
"Indeed, as the King, I will not punish you for this matter."
Listening to Abel's words, Leone's eyes lit up, but then dimmed the next second, carrying a hint of terror.
"However, as a devil, I must punish you properly."
With that, Abel's eyes held an unusual glint and a pair of wings appeared behind him.
Abel looked up and smiled. "Moreover, the moonlight is perfect tonight. I wonder if you would be willing to share a bed with me?"
Leone, who was already a little flustered, became even more so. It seemed her chastity might not be safe tonight.
She silently retreated, wanting to slip away. But suddenly, she found herself unable to move, floating in the air.
At the same time, Abel's voice sounded in her ear. "You lit the fire but didn't put it out, that's not fair."
"I… I was wrong!"
"I'm not listening. Now it's my turn. Hehehe."
Abel teleported to his room with Leone floating in the air.