My Love Debts Are Everywhere!-Chapter 549: A Casual Conversation with Jim

"It's been a long time, Sword Hero Leon. You've changed a lot since we last met."

Through the crystal ball's projection, Jim smiled faintly at Leon, who stood before him.

Leon chuckled and replied, "Time and experience have changed me."

If this had been his former self, he might have still held grudges and resentment whenever he saw Jim, Rain, or Natasya. But now, his heart was as calm as a still pond.

There was no longer any hatred or anger within him. It was only natural, considering the intense training he had undergone for over five months.

The training had not only enhanced his physique but also sharpened his mind.

That was why he felt so grateful to the dragon ancestor, who had so sincerely mentored him.

"You're right, Sword Hero," Jim said, nodding in agreement, his voice carrying a deep sigh. "Time and experience really can change everything."

His response made Leon suspect something was weighing on him.

"So, how have you been?" Leon asked, shifting the topic. "And what did you do to build a business as large as the Eclipse Trading House?"

Truthfully, after letting Jim, Natasya, and Rain go, Leon had no idea what they had been up to.

He had given them the freedom to choose their paths, but with one condition: they had to follow his orders to build their own forces, with a focus on confronting the Evil God.

The reason he had gone to Morvhal was to learn what they had been up to.

After all, Morvhal was the heart of the southern region and the closest major city to the Forest of Eternal Silence.

It was easy to find the latest information here. As soon as he heard about the Eclipse Trading House, he immediately suspected it must be Jim's creation.

The advanced and unique trading system only confirmed his belief.

In response to his question, Jim smiled and began explaining. "Actually, Sword Hero, I…"

With that, he recounted everything he had done since being freed from the underground prison.

Leon folded his arms across his chest and listened closely.

It wasn't until Jim had finished speaking that Leon fully understood.

"You've had quite the journey, huh?" Leon chuckled, his admiration evident.

His title as the "Four-Eyed Devil" was no joke.

From Jim's story, Leon learned that after escaping the underground prison, Jim, Rain, and Natasya had faced tremendous hardships.

They had been in the Desert of Chaos at the time, and reaching the nearest town required a trek of hundreds of kilometers.

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Luckily, Rain had regained most of her powers, and they managed to reach the town in just five days.

Afterward, Jim began to build his power through small-scale trading.

A year later, he had transformed the Eclipse Trading House into the powerhouse it was today.

To be honest, if Jim had more capital, he could have risen much faster—his abilities were unquestionable.

But at that time, his savings were in the capital city, and the border town had no direct access to it, making it extremely difficult for him to retrieve his money.

To make matters worse, chaos erupted shortly after Albert and Luna launched their rebellion.

"It was tough, but I enjoyed it," Jim said with a casual shrug. "Honestly, my job as Prime Minister of the Empire was a hundred times harder than this. So building the Eclipse Trading House felt like nothing in comparison."

Seeing his low-key attitude, the corner of Leon's mouth twitched slightly. If all the merchants in the Holy Orthodoxy heard his words, Leon was sure they would cough up blood.

Building a business was no easy task. Capital, opportunity, intelligence, and emotional control were all essential.

Moreover, both fair and unfair competition made the world of commerce harsh and unforgiving.

Yet this bespectacled man spoke so casually, as if it were the easiest thing in the world, surely irritating anyone who heard him.

Shaking off his thoughts, Leon let out a soft sigh and asked, "You should know the Holy Empire of Elysium has already fallen, right? What's your opinion on that?"

His eyes narrowed slightly, as if trying to pierce into Jim's innermost thoughts.

To his surprise, Jim's expression remained calm as he casually replied, "If it's fallen, then so be it. It's already happened; there's no point dwelling on it. After all, the empire's fall was inevitable—His Majesty Velix was simply too ambitious and failed to see the reality around him."

As a former prime minister, Jim knew Velix's nature all too well.

He had been an ambitious, passionate, and unyielding emperor.

In the past, Jim had admired him greatly and was completely loyal to him.

But after being captured by Leon and learning the truth about this world, Jim began to question whether Velix's actions had truly been right.

It was natural for an emperor to be ambitious, but sometimes ambition could backfire—and Velix was a clear example of that.

A year had passed since Jim started his business, enough time to sharpen his mind. He no longer dwelled on the past and now looked ahead to the distant future.

Although surprised, Leon was satisfied with his answer.

"This man really is extraordinary. Letting him live wasn't a mistake," he whispered with a soft chuckle.

Leon and Jim continued their conversation casually, discussing various topics, most of which centered on the future threat of the Evil God.

"I heard the Holy Orthodoxy, the Demon Empire, and the Dragon Empire are planning a major cooperation," Jim said, taking a sip of his coffee. "Is that your doing, Sword Hero?"

"Yes, I asked them to work together," Leon admitted. "The Evil God's arrival will most likely happen within the next four to five years. We have to move quickly."

Jim's expression grew serious as he asked, "Four to five years? No wonder the weather has been acting strange. According to the reports I received, the Desert of Chaos experienced a sharp temperature spike last summer, and it's still unusually hot. I'm sure you've noticed it too, right?"

"I have," Leon replied with a frown. "The Desert of Chaos is where the Evil God is sealed. There's a high chance—almost ninety percent—that the two are connected."

His words brought a heavy silence between them.

After a moment, Jim let out a long breath and said, "Don't worry, Sword Hero. The Eclipse Trading House is growing rapidly. It won't be long before we control many sectors across the Holy Orthodoxy, the Demon Empire, and the Dragon Empire. With that, we'll have enough capital to face the Evil God when the time comes."

Leon smiled once more. "Thank you, Jim."