Chapter 641: In Trouble
Chapter 641: In Trouble
"Li... Leon..."
After being pushed out of the window by the large Golden Retriever, Lara, who had once again interrupted a crucial moment, lowered her head and whispered, "I... I didn't see anything..."
"..."
"Or... or maybe I saw a little bit..."
Facing Leon's utterly speechless expression, the Reveal Miss seemed to realize that her "lie" was a bit too much, and quickly added, "But I'm very tight-lipped. I won't go around telling everyone about what you're... what you're doing!"
"..."
But according to my understanding of you, everything you've caught wind of seems to have been blurted out. Also, what do you mean by not saying anything? What are we stealing?
"Miss Lara!"
Unlike Leon, who seemed to have a thousand thoughts running through his mind, Princess Veronica, a seasoned politician, had already regained her composure and suppressed her embarrassment to a certain extent.
Upon catching the unspoken meaning in the Reveal Miss's words, the princess, who now knew her name, frowned slightly and spoke with a hint of impatience, "Don't you read the newspapers? Leon and I are engaged, not the kind of relationship you're implying. So, please be more mindful of your words!"
"Huh?"
Hearing the princess's slightly displeased response, the Reveal Miss seemed startled. She first glanced at Leon in surprise and then lowered her head, apologizing timidly, "I... I don't have much money, so I rarely buy newspapers. I'm sorry, I... I said something wrong again..."
No, you didn't say anything wrong. In a sense, you said it quite well!
Noticing where her gaze fell, Princess Veronica's eyebrows lifted slightly, and she narrowed her eyes, looking at Leon.
This Miss Lara, who had come to find Leon late at night, was someone whose thoughts were easy to read. Upon learning about their engagement, her first reaction was to look at Leon in surprise.
Considering that she had interrupted their private moment, and instinctively assuming it was an affair, did this imply that, subconsciously, she believed Leon "belonged" to another woman?
...
"Lara."
Unaware of Princess Veronica's speculations, Leon sighed as he looked at the anxious Miss Lara before him. He then asked, "It's so late, why are you here with... um..."
"Woof!"
"Oh, Miss Lisa."
At the reminder from the puppy, Leon remembered the Golden Retriever's name and nodded at the princess's curious pet. He then continued, "Lara, why did you suddenly come here with Miss Lisa? Is there something going on at the bureau that requires my immediate return?"
"Yes! That's right!"
Hearing Leon's question, the Reveal Miss finally realized the situation. She quickly spoke up, "Senior Leon, Director Olivia sent me to find you. She wants you to return as soon as possible. Three substitute directors from other divisions have already arrived."
Three directors from non-zodiac divisions? Only three?
After hearing the message relayed by the Reveal Miss, Leon's expression turned serious. He immediately understood that there was probably another "issue" to deal with.
There was no other choice. With the three Division Chiefs responsible for guarding the kingdom already present, as the strongest force of the Virgo Division, the Director should still follow the original plan and head to the Central Bureau, just in case of an attack from the Aquarius Director.
However, according to Lara's "accidentally" obtained information, the target of the Aquarius Director's attack was actually the Virgo Division, and the Director had already informed the Board of this. Yet, instead of asking the Director to stay, the Board not only didn't send additional reinforcements but also stuck to their original plan, only dispatching three Division Chiefs.
This decision was quite questionable.
Even if the Board didn't believe Lara's intelligence or suspected it to be a diversion by the Aquarius Director, they could still take extra precautions.
Even if the situation urgently required the Director to be transferred to the Central Bureau for joint defense, they could have at least sent more Division Chiefs to support. It wasn't impossible to spare a few more people.
However, the Board didn't send additional reinforcements and maintained their original plan, sending only three Division Chiefs. There was only one possible explanation for this...
It seemed the Central Bureau was setting a trap!
After combining the existing intelligence and making a judgment, Lyon immediately switched to work mode, his eyes gleaming with determination as he nodded.
"Okay, I'll head back right now!"
After saying this, he subconsciously took a step forward, wanting to immediately return to the bureau via the dream path. But then, as if suddenly remembering something, he turned back towards the princess behind him.
"Veronica, could you help me with..."
"Go ahead, don't worry."
After glancing at Lyon's suddenly spirited eyes and his tense state, Princess Veronica remained silent for a moment before speaking softly with a calm expression.
"If you don't return tomorrow, I'll explain things to Anna. Also, I don't know what you're facing, but if, by any chance... I mean, if you truly don't return, then they will be like my little brother and sister."
Wow... She's already staking her claim...
After meeting her gentle yet determined gaze, even without touching the Black Mountain Sheep's horn, Lyon instinctively understood that Veronica was telling the truth, and he couldn't help but nod slightly in appreciation.
Although these words sounded a bit ominous, facing the powerful Aquarius Director, he indeed had no guarantee of returning unscathed. This seemingly ominous promise was precisely what he needed at the moment.
"Thank you..."
"No need for thanks."
Princess Veronica blinked and said, "If everything goes well, remember to come back and marry me. Also, regardless of whether you return or not, on the third of next month, I will hold the wedding as planned."
"..."
What a jinx... Getting married after this battle made it even more ominous...
Facing this one-sided commitment, Lyon couldn't help but feel awkward and stuttered, "About this matter..."
"About a woman who is willing to remain single for you for life and promises to take care of you whether you return or not, do you have anything else to say?"
"..."
"Hmm?"
"..."
(End of Chapter)
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