I, The Janitor! Chapter 703: Familiar Faces, Not So Familiar - Novel Cool

Chapter 703: Familiar Faces, Not So Familiar

Chapter 703: Familiar Faces, Not So Familiar

"What did you say?"

As the female cleaner scooped stew from the bucket with a ladle, she was startled by her brother's words.

"You want me to be an envoy and attend the wedding on your behalf?"

"Yes, you heard right."

The current king of the Northern Kingdom, a blue-haired man with a long wooden spoon in his hand, nodded firmly. He then pointed at his sister with the spoon and said, "Make sure you wear your napkin properly. Can't you see the stew is about to stain your clothes? You're a grown woman, and you're still so sloppy. What will people think if they see you like this?"

"And you're one to talk!"

Hearing her brother's scolding, the female cleaner couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. She threw the wooden ladle back into the bucket, pointed at him with one hand on her waist, and shouted, "You're wearing your napkin properly, but the stew is dripping all over your beard. Shave that messy beard of yours right now! It's so disgusting!"

"Hmph, child."

The blue-haired man, with a muscular build, picked up another napkin and wiped his beard. He then plucked a pair of shrimp from it and said, "What kind of man doesn't have a beard? My beard is a symbol of royalty!"

"Pfft! Beard King! Sloppy King! Dirty King!"

Across the long table filled with various foods, the two siblings exchanged a few displeased words. The female cleaner then finished the stew in the bucket and said with dissatisfaction, "I've been busy with urgent tasks at the Bureau recently. Why do I have to attend that wedding you mentioned?"

"It's not that I want you to go, but as a princess, you must attend!"

Hearing this, the blue-haired youth lifted his head and wiped the red vegetable juice from the corner of his mouth. He emphasized with a serious expression, "Although we maintain a peaceful facade, we fought with them just six years ago. There have been numerous frictions over the years, and they are truly our enemies.

They've acquired the inheritance of the Corlock Kingdom, including high-quality population and advanced technology. Once they assimilate these resources, and if they resolve their domestic conflicts and free up their hands, a war between us is inevitable!

Therefore, we must find a way to intervene early, seize a piece of the pie from them, or at least form an alliance with other kingdoms to pressure them into sharing some critical technologies. To achieve this, an envoy representing the king's will, a direct member of the royal family, is essential!"

"Oh..."

Seeing her brother's stern expression, the female cleaner realized that this matter was probably non-negotiable. She pouted but couldn't help but grumble, "Why do you always want to go to war... Many people will die in a war. Can't we avoid it?"

"We can't."

The blue-haired youth frowned at her words and swallowed the pizza in his mouth. He educated her with a serious expression, "War will take many lives, but not going to war might cost even more lives. Some wars are unavoidable!

For example, six years ago, it was highly likely that the other side was experiencing internal turmoil. They might not have intended to cut off trade routes and shipping lanes. The conflict could have been less severe, but our father, despite his ailing body, led the campaign himself and nearly died on the battlefield. Do you remember why?"

"I remember... Father mentioned it a few times. Wasn't it because of Deer Pass and Frost Port?"

"It's the pass that ensures part of the kingdom's vegetable supply and the unfrozen port that allows normal transportation of coal and other fuels during winter.

Although they've always appeared gentle, they control our lifeline. Previously, nearly two-fifths of our needs had to go through them, and we were overcharged every year. If we don't take advantage of their internal strife and capture those places, we'll forever be at their mercy!"

The blue-haired youth turned the table knife in his hand and knocked the silver handle twice on the table. He scolded with dissatisfaction, "Mel Li! As a princess with the right of succession, even if you're not interested in these matters, but you must make an effort to understand them!

Don't forget, your oldest nephew is only three years old this year. If I die before they come of age, you'll have to take my place! Even if someone assists you, you'll still need to handle some governmental affairs yourself!"

"Ugh! This is so annoying!"

The female cleaner was exasperated, thinking she couldn't even have a meal without being lectured. She angrily grabbed a large steak, tore off a bite as if biting into an annoying person, and glared back with puffed cheeks, "I don't want your position! Great-Uncle said I was born to be a cleaner. I shouldn't waste my unparalleled talent like you, squandering my life in political struggles with the nobility. I should be doing something more meaningful!"

"Hmph!"

Hearing the female cleaner mention Great-Uncle, the blue-haired youth's expression darkened. He scoffed, "What talent or no talent, for me, the most meaningful thing is to be a good king, to lead and provide for those who support and follow me, and not let so many people freeze or starve to death every year, unlike those who join the Purification Bureau..."

As he spoke, the blue-haired youth paused and glanced at the female cleaner, who had also stopped eating. A hint of regret flashed in his eyes. He then lowered his head and picked up a piece of pizza, chewing as he spoke vaguely, "Never mind, I'm too lazy to argue with you... What about Great-Uncle?"

"Why didn't he come for dinner?"

"Grand-Uncle is busy with something."

The female cleaner pursed her lips slightly, her mood seemingly a little downcast as she averted her gaze. "We received news from the Bureau. There's a dangerous situation at the Aquarius Division that might cause a severe disaster. They requested increased vigilance and support, so Grand-Uncle went to inspect the Underground Hethe."

The Underground Hethe?

Upon hearing this, the blue-haired youth paused with his knife and fork in hand, then raised his head and furrowed his brows.

"So, the recent anomalies in the Underground Hethe aren't natural or man-made but are caused by problems on 'your side'?"

"It's not clear yet, but it's highly likely."

The female cleaner spoke with some uncertainty, "Grand-Uncle left in a hurry and didn't tell me the details. He only asked that the senior members of Level Two and above try to stay within Hethe City and await Leon's command when he arrives."

"Leon?"

"A cleaner transferred from the General Bureau with much better talents than mine... Oh, that's right!"

Mentioning the gifted monster, the female cleaner pouted, then suddenly remembered something and suggested, "When I return, I won't join the main group. Leon is a cleaner from the Virgin District Bureau. If you insist on me being an envoy, I can return with him after completing my mission."

Leon... Virgin District Bureau... Cleaner... Kingdom...

The blue-haired youth's brows furrowed as he savored this familiar name.

"That Leon... is the cleaner the Purification Bureau sent to support you and help resolve the Underground Hethe issue?"

"Yes!"

The female cleaner nodded, chewing on her steak. "Don't worry, I've met Leon, and we're quite familiar. He may be a little complicated, but he seems like a good person."

You've met? And you're familiar?

After hearing the female cleaner's words, the blue-haired youth's brows didn't relax; instead, they furrowed even more.

"Did he tell you he's getting married soon?"

"Huh?"

The female cleaner was taken aback.

"He doesn't look much older than me, is he? Is he getting married already?"

"..."

You don't seem that familiar with him...

Looking at the surprised silly sister, the blue-haired youth nodded and sighed, "You didn't know? The wedding I asked you to attend is his!"

"..."

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(End of Chapter)

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