I! Cleaner!-Chapter 1016 - 935: Just Arrived in Karevin, Stepping Off the Sky Clipper Advertisement

Finally arrived...

After stepping off the hastily arranged Sky Clipper and walking to the edge of the Boarding Tower, Leon looked down at the white city built alongside the river and the alabaster lily tops of countless marble buildings. His eyes couldn't help but show a hint of amazement.

No wonder the capital of the Western Carlay Wen Kingdom is called Lily City. From above, the petal-shaped tops spreading in six directions indeed resemble a vast sea of blooming lilies...

It's just that it's a bit overwhelmingly white.

Intense sunlight briefly streamed through a gap in the dense clouds overhead, illuminating the snowy white city in an instant. The dazzling white tops reflected the glaring sunlight, prompting Leon to squint involuntarily.

"Sir, please step back a bit!"

A somewhat flustered voice came from behind, and when Leon turned to look, he saw security personnel responsible for maintaining order on the Boarding Tower rushing over from a distance, urgently advising:

"You shouldn't keep looking down from above. If you do for too long, you might go blind!"

"Oh."

After swiftly taking in the view of Lily City and memorizing some building locations and their distribution, Leon sensibly stepped back, apologizing with a cheerful smile:

"Sorry, it's my first time in Lily City, I didn't know. I apologize for the trouble."

"No, no, it's our fault for not reminding you sooner."

Seeing this guest from the VIP cabin not insist on continuing to enjoy the view, the approaching security personnel breathed a sigh of relief, while simultaneously wondering how this person crossed the caution line, and why they hadn't noticed before. Then, in a gentle tone, they advised:

"Please descend the tower promptly; the Sky Clipper will be turning port soon, generating chaotic air currents. Standing here could risk you being swept away... huh?"

After noticing Leon's peculiar black-and-white hair, a hint of surprise flashed in the security guard's eyes, and they somewhat uncertainly asked:

"Are you... a follower of the Luminous Church?"

Luminous Church?

Upon hearing this, Leon's eyebrows rose, and he curiously stroked his hair, asking in return:

"Why do you ask? Just because of my hair color?"

"Exactly."

Leading Leon to the spiral staircase, the security personnel responded with a smile:

"The Luminous Church's baptism ceremony is approaching, and recently, nine out of ten people with black hair coming to Lily City are followers of the Luminous Church, you..."

"You've finally arrived!"

As soon as Leon descended the spiral staircase, a middle-aged man with a head full of white hair, surrounded by several guards, approached with a smile, introducing himself:

"Sir Leon, I am Vernon, the fourth prince of Carleighwen Kingdom, here to welcome your visit on behalf of Carleighwen Kingdom."

"You're too kind."

Although he had a specific counter against the Serpent Baron, to afford reaction time in case of a sneak attack, Leon wore the Heart Lake badge upon boarding the Sky Clipper.

After checking Vernon's Heart Lake, discovering a full display of goodwill and enthusiasm, Leon's previously cautious demeanor relaxed slightly. He shook Vernon's extended hand and courteously said:

"Prince Vernon, I'm not visiting as a royal this time; it's purely a personal trip. You really didn't need to be so formal."

"You're too polite."

Seeing Leon's amicable attitude, Prince Vernon became even more congenial, leading Leon onward while smiling:

"Regardless of the nature of the visit, your identity as Queen Veronica's husband merits the highest level of reception in Carleighwen Kingdom.

Initially, either my mother or the High Priest intended to greet you, but since you asked for discretion, I was tasked with welcoming you instead, and the number of guards was minimized... as long as you don't mind the simplicity."

"No, no, this is great, I didn't want to attract too much attention either..."

This wandering tourist... turned out to be a prince?

As Leon and Prince Vernon exchanged pleasantries, the security personnel listening to their conversation turned pale, unconsciously stepping back two steps.

However, before retreating to a safe distance, two guards accompanying Prince Vernon approached, flanking and restraining him.

Hmm?

Noticing Heart Lake's surge behind him, Leon turned back, puzzled, asking:

"Prince Vernon, what's the matter with him?"

"He said things he shouldn't have and showed you disrespect."

After briefly glancing at the fearful security personnel, Prince Vernon's previously "enthusiastic" Heart Lake instantly cooled, emanating intense disgust and anger.

"A week ago my father issued a command forbidding Carleighwen Kingdom citizens from discussing the Luminous Church unless asked. Yet he directly queried if you were a follower.

More unforgivable, facing someone of your rank, he failed to exhibit due respect! Neither in etiquette, address, nor speech did he meet the standard, and he audaciously stood beside you without your invitation!"

"..."

No way... Do you have a screw loose?

After hearing these countless grievances, Leon's eyebrows furrowed in disbelief.

According to Prince Vernon, violating the King's command seems trivial, but showing insufficient respect to a prince is the real issue?

Glancing around at the white-robed guards, who appeared indignant or even hostile, Leon frowned and interrupted:

"It's not his fault. I didn't reveal my identity initially."

"No, it is his fault."

Seeing Leon seemingly plead for the security guard, Prince Vernon's smile faded, his expression stern as he replied:

"To prevent such overstepping, security must stay strictly at their posts. Yet he disregarded protocol and left his position, leading to offending you, hence it remains his error!"

"I didn't follow the visitor path, I crossed the caution line to enjoy the view from the tower edge."

Feeling speechless by this irrational debate, but reluctant to vehemently confront Prince Vernon, Leon patiently argued:

"He left his post to ensure my safety, meaning the fault lies with me."

"Ah, now I understand..."

Upon hearing Leon's explanation, realization dawned in Prince Vernon's eyes, quickly instructing the guards:

"Release him! It wasn't his mistake!"

Now that's reasonable!

"Come! Quickly apprehend the culprit, Sir Leon!"

"..."

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