I! Cleaner!-Chapter 1153 - 1057: Flag

"Does Anna really not want anything?"

Watching Anna, who angrily rushed to the armored deck and dragged William away from trying to touch the 210mm rapid-fire cannon, a slightly amused Veronica couldn't help but chuckle softly and then, with a hint of curiosity, asked:

"Leon, no matter how gentle and sensible she is, a girl Anna's age would still want a few things, right? Does she really not want any gifts?"

"Really."

Hearing Queen Veronica's inquiry, Leon couldn't help but nod a little helplessly.

"I've asked her several times over the past few days. She doesn't refuse gifts because she's distant from you, nor is she too shy to speak out. She truly has nothing she wants... Or maybe you could approve more funding for the Charitable Asylum? Anna seems to care more about those things..."

"I see..."

Nodding to show she understood, Veronica watched the thin girl who dragged William away, scolding him with hands on hips, and couldn't resist sighing:

"Makes sense, after all, she is your sister, and she went through those tough times with you... It's normal for her to have such thoughts."

"Thoughts? What thoughts?"

"The thought of caring for others."

Standing by the edge of the bow, holding the railing and feeling the sea breeze, Veronica's hair was blown askew, and she couldn't help but grasp the warm hand of the person beside her, speaking softly:

"Leon, your sister, like you, is very kind. After experiencing pain, you want to..."

"Want to take out all those who caused me pain!"

Unable to hold back, Leon quipped back, recalling the past years, he held Veronica's somewhat chilly hand and grumbled slightly:

"Honestly, with the Kingdom being such a mess back then, if I hadn't joined the Clean-up Bureau, I'd likely have ended up with the rebels, perhaps even among those trying to assassinate you and your father. I'd definitely be the most reckless one too."

"Really?"

Upon hearing Leon's words, Queen Veronica blinked, then leaned into his arms, whispering with a playful smile:

"Attempt an assassination every two months, one night per assassination?"

"..."

Wait... I was trying to sound profound, and you completely switched the topic... Plus, there are kids around.

A bit embarrassed, Leon coughed before turning to look at Melanie, who was secretly eavesdropping, and said:

"Hey... Is your sister Anna calling you?"

"..."

Betrayal in favor of romance!

Watching their cozy interaction and realizing her brother had started to find his sister bothersome, Melanie rolled her eyes in exasperation.

I've got eyes, you know? I know if my sister Anna called me. You just think I'm getting in the way of you cozying up with my sister-in-law... Long live sister-in-law!

Upon seeing her sister-in-law mouth the words "reduction in taxes," Melanie's unwilling expression instantly reverted to her usual cheerful demeanor.

"Is Sister Anna calling me? I'll go and check... Ellie, let's go!"

Influenced by the tax reduction technique, Melanie's proactive spirit reached new heights, not only removing herself from being a bother but also dragging little Ellie away with her.

You really are... a sister who favors money over brother...

Watching Melanie run across the deck like an unleashed husky, dragging Ellie who was trying to hold onto her hat, Leon couldn't help but click his tongue before looking down at Veronica in his arms.

"Don't worry, I've already added a layer of profit when I supplied Melanie."

Knowing what Leon wanted to say, Queen Veronica gently nestled her head against him while avoiding the sea breeze, speaking with a grin:

"The extra profit I added before was for moments like this to reduce taxes, ensuring I'm not using the Kingdom's money to favor her. After deducting the recent tax reduction, Melanie's purchase price and tax obligations are now on par with other onboard merchants on this trip."

"..."

Wow, it turns out it's all a setup...

"Though I also want to be alone with you for a while, it shouldn't be too long~"

Raising her head from Leon's embrace, Veronica reminded warmly after glancing at Melanie running to Anna on the deck:

"Though she and William are extraordinary, they are still children; it's best not to leave them alone...

Leon, the sea isn't like land. Waves can cause sudden jolts. Even though I've assigned a female officer to accompany them to avoid major dangers, bumps and bruises aren't good either."

"Don't worry, it'll be fine."

Having managed to divert the clinging Melanie, Leon naturally considered safety issues. After reaching out to touch the ship's railing and confirming that "Frenzied Johnson" was still effective, Leon explained:

"Since there were many people on this trip, I worried about managing everything myself. So, I specifically asked a new colleague for help."

"A new colleague?"

"It's the newcomer who joined our branch two days ago, the one with the big bald head. His ability is that passengers won't encounter danger while he's driving..."

After briefly explaining "Frenzied Johnson's" effect, Leon smiled and said:

"Before departing, I requested an abnormal item from the director to connect the whole ship with Johnson's carriage. Now it's as if he's driving the ship, with everyone on board as his passengers. As long as the ship keeps moving, it is absolutely safe."

"I see..."

Upon hearing Leon's explanation, Queen Veronica blinked and then realized:

"No wonder you insisted on renaming the Prince Leon number to Carriage Number before setting off and hanging the carriage's license plate on the hull. It turns out it was for this purpose."

"..."

Well... not entirely. Besides getting "Frenzied Johnson's" effect, it also feels a bit odd when my name is used as the vessel's name right after it launched...

"Yes, that's right!"

Skipping the name-change topic and feeling the rush of sea breeze, looking at the railing before them, Leon suddenly had a whimsical thought. Under Veronica's puzzled gaze, he wrapped his arms around her waist, lifting her slightly.

"Come on, step onto the railing and spread your arms... Yes, just like that."

Guiding a curious Veronica to step onto the railing, Leon supported her from behind, gently opening her arms to create a faithful yet ominous reenactment. Just as he was about to say something, a familiar sound chimed in by his ear.

[On the bow of a giant ship over 40,000 tons in displacement, embarking on its maiden voyage, you posed with an opposite sex in a classic gesture, successfully activating the silver-level hidden badge "Big Ship Couple"]

Whoa?!