Chapter 40

A/N: sorry, I'm sick today, I was only able to translate one chapter. hence, the single upload. I will make it up tomorrow. My bad.

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Winter in the Urals is long, with snow covering the ground for much of the year. During this time, as Leon focused on raising his family, he began to think about when they should leave their hidden life.

After several years of laying low, both Leon and his family had grown significantly in strength and numbers. Aside from Clarice and Lady Deathstrike, Yuriko Oyama, everyone else, including the youngest, Alina, had mastered the breathing techniques to a competent level.

Additionally, the two types of Haki, Observation and Armament, were now used proficiently by most of them. In short, they were strong enough to handle nearly any threat the world might throw at them.

However, Leon never considered Sky Blade as a place to settle. While it boasted a wormhole function and an elegant environment, Sky Blade was his ace, his hidden trump card. Exposing it by letting Wanda and the others live there was too risky.

His cautious nature had allowed him to endure the isolation of the mountains for several years. He knew the immense power of Sky Blade was far too dangerous to flaunt, and he couldn't afford to attract the attention it would bring.

I would have to be bit by a rabid dog to make that sort of stupid decision.

So, on this day, Leon gathered his entire family together to discuss something important: the idea of leaving the Ural Mountains and re-engaging with society.

To his surprise, instead of excitement, everyone exchanged uncertain glances. The room fell silent. Curious, Leon picked up little Alina and asked for her thoughts.

"I want to stay with you," she replied softly, tears building up, "I don't want to be separated."

In that moment, Leon understood. Everyone had misunderstood his intention. With a tick mark on his forehead, he clarified, "I never said we were going to split up. I just meant we should leave here and reconnect with society. We can still keep this place as our base."

He continued, "We have a plane, and Clarice's abilities let us travel easily. You've all been training hard for years, but it's also important to have contact with people outside."

Leon's goal had always been to ensure the safety of his family. Now that they were secure, he felt it was time for the next step. Most of them were still young—only around seventeen, still in the age of making friends, exploring life, maybe even finding romance.

He didn't want to keep them tethered to him forever. Like baby birds, they would have to leave the nest eventually, learn to fly, meet new people, and experience life to truly grow.

"Oh, that's fine then," everyone said, their heavy expressions quickly lightening up once they realized Leon wasn't talking about splitting up.

"Hihihi," Alina made a cute face, biting her tongue out and smacking herself lightly on her head.

With the misunderstanding cleared up, the group began eagerly discussing possible places to settle. Some suggested Brazil, or Greece, while others leaned toward the United States. No one mentioned Russia or other Eastern European countries—after all, they were looking for a better environment, and many places in Eastern Europe were still poor, underdeveloped, or even war-torn.

Compared to Eastern Europe, Western countries offered a more comfortable life, especially for those with money. The United States, being the world's most developed economy and military power, was an attractive option. It was, after all, a paradise for the wealthy. Some even joked about how it wouldn't be a burden to cause trouble in the U.S., as they harbored no affection for it.

The only debate left was which city to choose. Some favored Chicago, others New York or Los Angeles, but all the options were among the biggest and most well-known cities in the U.S. Since they could easily travel back and forth with Clarice's special abilities and their fighter plane, everyone figured they could settle wherever they wanted without any trouble.

Wanda, Pietro, Leon, Sergei, Natasha, Yuriko, and the four children decided to move to New York. Meanwhile, Gennady, Sumarokov, and Lomon Losov chose to settle in Chicago, and the rest went to Los Angeles, spreading everyone out across the U.S. to maintain a balance.

Getting everyone enrolled in schools wasn't an issue, as they had all kept up with their studies over the past few years. With some money and the right connections, getting green cards was also handled without much trouble.

Leon bought a property on Long Island, New York, for $80 million. The 70-acre estate boasted a vast green space and was completely private, offering world-class fitness facilities and a beautifully designed landscape. It included an 8,000-square-foot horse farm with both indoor and outdoor riding arenas, fenced small horse farms, and a large pasture with a viewing platform.

In addition to the horse facilities, there was a swimming pool with a Jacuzzi, an outdoor kitchen, an indoor basketball court, and a barn-wood indoor theater. The main house, a perfect blend of traditional and modern design, covered 9,000 square feet across two floors, plus over 4,000 square feet of underground living space. It featured six bedrooms, five bathrooms, five fireplaces, and beautiful woodwork throughout. The second-floor outdoor deck provided a stunning view of the pool and rolling green lawns.

The main house, designed in a Colonial style, has a subtle elegance, its understated exterior hinting at a quiet luxury. It's the kind of home that reflects the true lifestyle of the ultra-wealthy.

On the day Leon moved in with the Maximoff twins and the others, the excitement was palpable. The expansive grassland surrounding the estate offered plenty of space for helicopters and planes to take off at any time. The Maximoff twins and the four children spent the entire day exploring every corner of the vast manor.

In this affluent neighborhood, paying the right property fees guarantees top-tier security. A professional security team was hired to guard the perimeter of the estate, ensuring complete protection from intrusions. The cost? Expensive, but Leon didn't mind. He was rich.

Additionally, the Maid and Housekeeper Association provided a team of well-trained maids and butlers, offering impeccable service. Leon could even customize the length of their contracts to suit his needs.

With everything settled, Leon and the others began their new life in New York.

Whoever said money can't buy happiness was surely one jealous son of a bitch.