After signing autographs for the kids, Konstantin finally exhaled in relief.  

“Well? Doesn’t it feel satisfying?” Leon asked with a sly grin.  

Konstantin shot him a glare, letting out a cold snort. “Pointless.”  

“Hey, how can it be pointless? You’ve gone from being the old dragon hero in the kids’ eyes to the ultimate badass champion of the Dragon Clan. Instant image upgrade!”  

Leon continued smugly, “By giving you credit and letting you make a triumphant return to the public eye, I’ve essentially performed high-level crisis management. That’s what we call PR in the Empire. Ever …