Even though he had finally called out that long-overdue “Mom,” completing a missing piece of his life, Leon couldn’t help but feel… wasn’t that all a little too easy?

Hera’s change in attitude had come much faster than he expected. Even Leon himself could sense how sudden it was to bring something like this up right before parting.

And yet, Hera had reacted like she’d already been prepared.

As if sensing his doubt, Hera smiled and asked,

"Does it feel strange? That I agreed to your request so easily?"

Leon nodded.

Hera smiled again, then turned her gaze to the distance and spoke slowly,