A Lion's Way Home
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Last published Thu, Apr 9, 2020
Leon Wolfe is a solitary man who earns a living by slaying fiends and completing numerous mercenary contracts. He is satisfied with his lifestyle and never dreams of achieving anything grand.
His spiritual mentor, a magical lion, knows that Leon is merely running away from the past. Firstly, Leon has adopted the name "Hunter Leonhardt" to hide from his old enemies. After that, Leon has not visited him for guidance for a long time.
The lion summons Leon to his realm and criticizes his lifestyle; it is not something a lion's apprentice should have. However, Leon insists on living such a life because to him, things are easier this way. Nevertheless, the lion is certain that Leon will change someday, because running away from the past is a race one can never win.
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