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Chapter 1066: Flag
Chapter 1066: Flag
“Does Anna really not want anything at all?”
Watching Anna, who had stormed onto the armed deck and dragged William back from trying to touch the 210mm rapid-fire cannon, Veronica couldn't help but chuckle. Curiosity piqued, she asked:
“Leon, even though she’s gentle and well-behaved, girls Anna’s age usually have things they want, right? She really doesn’t want any gifts?”
“Really.”
After hearing Queen Veronica’s question, Leon nodded slightly, a hint of helplessness in his expression.
“I’ve asked her several times over the past few days. She’s not being formal with you or too shy to speak up. She genuinely doesn’t want anything… or maybe you could allocate more funds to the orphanage? Anna seems to value that the most…”
“I see…”
Nodding to show she understood, Queen Veronica looked at the slender girl who had dragged William away from the rapid-fire cannon, hands on her hips, and sighed:
“That makes sense. She is your sister, and you both went through those… very difficult times together. It’s natural for her to have such thoughts.”
“Thoughts? What thoughts?”
“Thoughts of loving others.”
Standing at the bow, gripping the railing and closing her eyes to feel the sea breeze, Queen Veronica, her hair slightly disheveled, gently took Leon’s warm hand and said softly:
“Leon, your sister, like you, is a very kind person. After experiencing pain herself, she wants…”
“To get rid of everyone who caused me pain!”
Unable to hold back, Leon recalled the past years and clenched Veronica’s slightly cold hand, a hint of annoyance in his voice:
“To be honest, with the kingdom’s past state, if I hadn’t joined the Clean-up Bureau, I would have likely ended up with the rebels. I might have even been one of the ones trying to assassinate you and your father, and I would have been the most reckless of them all.”
“Is that so?”
Hearing Leon’s words, Queen Veronica blinked, then leaned into his embrace, smiling mischievously as she whispered in his ear:
“An assassination attempt every two months, and each attempt lasting a whole night?”
“…”
Not exactly… I was just about to make a point, and you derailed the conversation… and there’s a kid nearby.
Coughing awkwardly, Leon turned to look at Melanie, who was secretly eavesdropping, and said:
“Hey… didn’t your sister Anna call you just now?”
“…”
Color over sister!
Seeing her brother and his wife getting cozy and suddenly finding her presence bothersome, Original Sin Melanie rolled her eyes.
I have eyes, you know? If Anna called me, I would have known. You just want me out of your way so you can be alone with your wife… Long live the wife!
Seeing her brother’s wife mouth the words “tax reduction” to her, Original Sin Melanie’s reluctant expression instantly turned into her usual cheerful smile.
“Did Anna call me? I’ll go check… Elli, let’s go!”
Influenced by the Tax Reduction Art, Melanie’s initiative was unprecedentedly high. She not only excused herself but also dragged the quiet little Elli away.
You really are… a sister who values money over family…
Watching Melanie, who seemed like an unleashed husky, dragging a flustered Elli who was trying to keep her hat on, Leon couldn’t help but sigh and look down at Veronica in his arms.
“Don’t worry, I’ve already added an extra profit margin for Melanie’s shipments.”
Understanding what Leon meant, Queen Veronica nestled her head against his chest, sheltering from the sea breeze, and smiled:
“The extra profit margin I added was for situations like this, to reduce it later. It’s not as if I’m using the kingdom’s money to take care of her. After the tax reduction, Melanie’s purchase price and the taxes she needs to pay will be the same as the other merchants on the ship.”
“…”
Well, that’s clever…
“Although I’d like to spend some time alone with you, it shouldn’t be too long.”
Lifting her head from Leon’s embrace and glancing at Melanie, who was running towards Anna on the deck, Veronica gently reminded him:
“She and William are extraordinary, but they are still children. It’s best not to leave them unattended…
Leon, a ship is different from land. When it encounters waves, it can suddenly jolt. Even though I’ve arranged for ladies-in-waiting to accompany them, it’s still not good if they get hurt.”
“Don’t worry, everything’s fine.”
Leon, who had the confidence to send Melanie away, naturally considered safety. After checking the ship’s railing to ensure Rampage Johnson’s effect was still active, he explained:
“Since we have a lot of people on this trip, I asked a new colleague for help.”
“New colleague?”
“The new recruit who joined our sub-bureau the day before yesterday—the one with the big bald head. His ability is that his passengers won’t be in danger while he’s driving.”
After briefly explaining Rampage Johnson’s ability, Leon smiled:
“Before we left, I asked the director for an Anomalous Item and connected the entire ship to Johnson’s carriage. Now, he’s effectively driving the ship, and everyone on board is his passenger. As long as the ship doesn’t stop, everyone is absolutely safe.”
“I see…”
Hearing Leon’s explanation, Queen Veronica blinked, then realized:
“No wonder you insisted on renaming the Prince Leon to Carriage Number and hanging a carriage license plate on the side of the ship. It was for this reason, wasn’t it?”
“…”
Um… not entirely. Besides taking advantage of Rampage Johnson’s effect, I also felt a bit weird about a newly launched ship being named after me…
“That’s right!”
Skipping over the awkward renaming issue, feeling the sea breeze, and looking at the railing at the perfect height in front of them, Leon had a sudden idea. He lifted Veronica slightly, holding her waist, under her confused gaze.
“Come on, step onto the railing and spread your arms… Yes, just like that.”
Guiding the curious Veronica to step onto the railing, Leon supported her body from behind, gently spreading her arms to the sides, recreating a classic but somewhat ominous pose. Just as he was about to say something, he heard a familiar noise.
[By standing at the bow of a ship with a displacement of over 40,000 tons on its maiden voyage and posing with a member of the opposite sex, you have successfully activated a Silver-Rank Hidden Badge]
What the hell?!
(End of Chapter)
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