Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start?

Chapter 389: Chapter385-Owen vs. Ysera



"It's good if nothing's wrong," Leslie nodded gently, not pressing the matter further.

She couldn't shake the feeling that something significant had occurred, something Owen wasn't telling her. But since he chose not to speak of it, she trusted him. Owen always maintained an outward calm, and if he didn't share, there had to be a reason. She resolved to quietly observe and deduce the truth through his actions and expressions. Owen, after all, was always at ease around her.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Taking his hand, Leslie gave him a warm, genuine smile.

The more tender Leslie was, the more Owen felt an ache in his heart. The thought of her plunging into a state of darkness-a place where her vibrant, beating heart would cease to exist-pained him deeply.

Sensing a fleeting shadow of sorrow in Owen's demeanor, Leslie grew even more puzzled. Owen had always exuded confidence, an unshakable poise even in dire situations. Yet now, hesitation and grief flickered across his face.

What could possibly trouble him so deeply?

Pondering for a moment, Leslie narrowed down the possibilities. Few things could preoccupy Owen so entirely, and even fewer could compel him to keep silent. Her heart whispered an unsettling answer: it must be about her.

Quietly, Leslie murmured to herself, "Is it something about me?"

"I'll find out. You and I are one-nothing can stand between us!" Her gaze softened, brimming with resolve.

As Owen and Leslie exchanged tender looks, the atmosphere around them grew sweet and almost cloying.

Those present couldn't help but feel a tug of yearning, particularly Ferola and the Lord of Celestial God Palace.

They had never seen Owen this gentle before. Even a fleeting glimpse of his affectionate gaze left their hearts fluttering, making them wish to bask in it forever.

Ysera, however, stared at Leslie in disbelief.

Although she hadn't spent much time with Leslie, Ysera had always seen her as a cold and commanding figure, someone regal and untouchable.

Yet, here she was, transformed—a far cry from the aloof woman Ysera once knew.

In Owen's presence, Leslie seemed more like a lovestruck young maiden than an empress.

Still, what no one realized was that both Owen and Leslie carried heavy burdens in their hearts.

While Owen wrestled with plans to ensure Leslie's awakening, Leslie pondered Owen's hidden turmoil, intent on uncovering the truth and resolving it herself.

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Jealousy brimming in her chest, Ysera finally broke the silence, addressing Owen directly. "So, you're the legendary Owen?"

Owen turned toward her, his voice calm. "If nothing unexpected has happened, then yes, I'm the Owen you've heard of."

Though he was familiar with Ysera's reputation, this was Owen's first time meeting Leslie's ardent admirer in person.

In the original anime, Ysera had been portrayed as both Leslie's fanatical follower and a formidable mage in her own right.

She was the leader of Emerald Dreamscape, a god-tier mage, and the daughter of the cunning deity Loki.

As Owen studied her, Ysera returned the scrutiny, evaluating him closely.

This was also her first time seeing the man who had captivated Leslie, changing her so thoroughly.

Ysera's curiosity about Owen ran deep.

Though her time with Leslie had been brief, she had spent countless days piecing together fragments of Owen's story.

He was now a celestial god-tier mage, wielding the legendary Godslayer Staff, and widely acknowledged as a once-in-a-millennium prodigy.

Yet, despite her extensive research, Ysera found no easy way to approach him.

The idea that someone as brilliant as Leslie would fall so completely for Owen filled Ysera with jealousy.

"Well, the stories don't do you justice. Now that I've met you, shall we test your strength?"

She fixed Owen with a challenging glare.

Owen glanced at her, shrugging indifferently. "Sure, if that's what you want."

He had anticipated this moment long before arriving.

Ysera's admiration for Leslie ran deep, and even as the story diverged from its original path, her devotion to Leslie's soul remained unchanged.

As Leslie's husband, Owen knew Ysera would eventually seek to measure his worth.

Leslie, however, warned her softly. "You can't win against Owen. If you're ready to face defeat, go ahead and try."

Ysera, defiant as ever, shot Leslie a sharp look. "If we're going to fight, then let's not waste time with words!"

Owen chuckled lightly. "If you're so eager, then come at me."

As Ysera began gathering mana, Madelyn smirked and quipped, "You've already lost to my sister nearly a hundred times. If I were you, I'd dig a hole and hide in it."

Ignoring the taunts, Ysera said coolly, "It's always worth trying."

She knew Owen was formidable, but without firsthand experience, she couldn't accept it.

Before the fight began, Leslie sent a telepathic message to Owen: "Ysera has already agreed to open the forbidden time-space array after her defeat. Just knock some sense into her."

Owen nodded subtly, already planning to do just that. Ysera was stubborn, someone who only respected strength.

To earn her cooperation, he had to beat her decisively.

As Owen locked onto her aura, Ysera immediately activated her Jade Crown, fully aware of the gap between their abilities.

To win, she needed to strike first and maintain the upper hand. Hesitation would only widen the gulf between them.

As her aura surged, Owen raised a single finger and said calmly, "Go ahead. One move is all I

need."

Ysera's eyes narrowed at the provocation, her tone icy. "You think you're the only genius in this world, Owen?"

Emerald mana swirled around her, coalescing into the form of a majestic dragon.

With her Jade Crown amplifying her abilities, Ysera's Jade Dragon bloodline reached its peak, unleashing power capable of shaking the heavens.

The enormous dragon loomed over the hall, its presence suffocating.

The colossal beast charged at Owen with devastating force, as if it could crush stars

underfoot.

Yet, Owen remained unfazed.

Compared to previous foes, including the three celestial projections and Blood Elf Avril, Ysera

was undoubtedly powerful. But to Owen, she was still far too weak.

Clenching his fist, Owen hurled a straightforward punch toward the dragon's head.

Despite its simplicity, the punch carried earth-shaking power.

A torrent of energy roared forward, colliding with the dragon's form.

Boom!

The instant they clashed, the dragon's massive body froze.

Cracks spider-webbed across its surface, starting from its forehead, until it shattered into

countless emerald fragments.

With a single punch, Owen had obliterated Ysera's full-force attack.

Staring at the fading light, Ysera was left in stunned disbelief.

Her power, amplified by her bloodline and the Jade Crown, was nearly on par with a god-

marked celestial god.

Yet, in front of Owen, it was utterly insignificant.

And Owen's fist wasn't done. The remaining force surged toward Ysera, unwavering and

unstoppable.