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Chapter 183: Emma's Request
Chapter 183: Emma's Request
"...Hmm?"
He has his reasons?"
Lyon couldn't help but click his tongue as he recalled the arrogant and annoying Spotted Prince, whose face clearly displayed the words 'asking for a beating'.
Fine.
If he has his reasons, then I can't be too unsympathetic. The next time he messes up in front of me, I can beat him up with a sympathetic look!
...
"Umm, wait a moment!"
After contemplating how to deal with his nominal little brother-in-law, Lyon carefully considered Emma's words and noticed something amiss. He couldn't help but voice his doubts.
"Shouldn't the Nightmare King make people dream about past regrets? But why are Joshua's dreams all about the future? Could it be that he simply had a bad dream?"
"I've considered that possibility, but it's highly unlikely."
Emma shook her head, "Ordinary dreams are usually fragmented and disjointed, not as smooth and logical as this. It's also impossible for a dream to cause such significant damage to a person's mental state.
Moreover, he has lost his memories of the Princess, and he doesn't even know who Veronica is. How could he dream about her?"
"That's true..."
Lyon nodded in agreement with Emma's assessment, furrowing his brows in thought.
"Then what's going on? Could even a powerful being like the Nightmare King make a mistake with his abilities?"
"Yes, I can't understand it either."
Emma shook her head again, "I have limited knowledge about dreams, souls, and spiritual matters. I plan to ask the Director for her insights... Oh, Lyon, are you going back to the bureau with me, or are you heading home first?"
"I'll go home first."
Lyon looked up at the sky, patted the photo in his chest pocket, and smiled, "Today is Wednesday, and Bridgeport Academy ends early. If I calculate the time right, Anna should have picked up the two kids from school by now. It's the perfect time for me to go home.
As for Joshua's dreams, I've only just heard about the Nightmare King. Even if I go back, I won't be of much help. I'll just wait for you, Emma, and the Director to figure it out and let me know how I can assist."
"Alright, then I won't see you off."
Emma waved to the two steam carriages waiting by the roadside, paid the fare before Lyon could, and boarded the carriage. She hesitated for a moment, then leaned out and asked, "Lyon, do you remember when I asked you for a favor before?"
"I remember! Of course, I do!"
Lyon, who was about to board the carriage, paused and turned around, his face serious, "Emma, you've taught me so much knowledge that's useful for work at the Purification Bureau, and you even saved my sister's life at the hospital! Whatever you need, I'll do my best to help, no matter what it is!"
"Why are you calling me 'senior' again..."
Emma blinked playfully, then smiled, "Since you say so, I won't hold back.
Next month is my daughter's birthday, and... although I'm a mother, I haven't spent much time with her, so I don't really know what kids like.
Lyon, you have three younger siblings, so you probably understand them better than I do. Could you spare a day to help my daughter have a birthday without regrets?"
After such a serious conversation, it was just about your daughter's birthday? Was this the favor you wanted from me before?
Upon hearing Emma's request, Lyon was momentarily taken aback. He couldn't find a reason to refuse, nor did he want to. After a moment's thought, he agreed.
"Sure, which day is it?"
"I'll definitely come!"
"The 6th! The 6th of next month!"
Hearing Lyon's agreement to her request, Emma couldn't help but smile happily and waved goodbye to him.
"At 8 a.m. on the 6th, I'll be waiting for you with Ellie under the big redwood tree at the entrance of Peonflower Manor on Redwood Avenue. You must come!"
"Okay! I'll definitely be there!"
After making the appointment with Senior Emma and seeing her off, Lyon boarded his carriage and took out a small notebook from his pocket, carefully recording this matter on the latest page.
[To-Do List:
1. Sneak a few more peeks at Senior Tom's soul state to see if it's been affected by the Water Bottle Director (currently normal).
2. Chat with the Director about his luck issue (the Director can't help, put it aside).
3. Infiltrate the Scale Gold Sect gathering and upgrade the Holy Spirit Badge to gold (time uncertain, probably in about three weeks).
4. Go home to deliver the hair, then ask about Anna's photo, and confirm her sexual orientation. If necessary, seek help from the Director (it's probably not about sexual orientation).
5. Princess incident investigation (temporarily no leads, but it's definitely related to the Water Bottle Director. Damn that Water Bottle Director! He has to get involved everywhere!)
6. Senior Emma's daughter's birthday (6th of next month, 8 a.m., under the redwood tree at the entrance of Peonflower Manor, named Ellie).]
Hmm... These are probably the most important things.
After reviewing these six tasks, Lyon nodded in satisfaction and was about to put away his notebook when he seemed to remember something. He held the pencil and drew a big question mark on the last task.
The Spotted Prince just said that Senior Emma was the last of the Peonflower family, but she has a daughter who was secretly protected by the Director? Or did the Spotted Prince remember incorrectly?
Additionally, the Peonflower family... Senior Emma's entire clan was executed... And she also has a daughter to take care of. No wonder she's so cautious, even with immortality, she doesn't dare take any risks.
Oh, and although I don't know what Senior Emma originally wanted me to help her with, it's definitely not about celebrating her daughter's birthday. I need to pay attention to this too!
"We've arrived at Number 35, Bridgeport Street."
As Lyon held the pencil, pondering over Senior Emma's situation and unconsciously doodling circles in his notebook, the carriage driver's reminder came from the front.
"Sir, you should get off now."
"Oh, right!"
Lyon snapped back to his senses, put away his notebook, opened the carriage door, and stepped out. He looked in the direction of Happiness Apartments.
"Snip! Snip!"
"..."
Seeing an old man with a large pair of shears suddenly emerge from the garden bushes and start gesturing towards him, Lyon's mouth twitched twice, and he instinctively gave the man a thumbs up.
You're so reliable, old man. I've just gotten off the carriage, and you're already there, ready to give me a haircut. You're on guard duty 24/7, aren't you?
However, just as Lyon was about to walk around the old man and find Curly Mam to teach him a lesson so he could go home and check on his younger siblings, two familiar little heads popped out of the bushes.
"Big Brother?"
Seeing Lyon outside, the two little ones were overjoyed and stood on their tiptoes, clinging to the fence, waving excitedly at him.
And Melanie, dressed in a lovely skirt, shouted excitedly, "Big Brother! Our sister-in-law has moved in! When are you going to marry her?"
Sister-in-law... The Princess?
Hearing Melanie's words, Lyon blinked in confusion.
Strange, how do they know about this? And when did the Princess move in? When I left, wasn't she still at the Cleaning Bureau?
(End of Chapter)
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