I! Cleaner!-Chapter 1174 - 1077: The Sea Race Mystery and Money Well Spent

"It shouldn't be."

After listening to Queen Veronica's question, Leon shook his head slightly, looking quite certain, and said:

"When I went over just now, I specifically observed the people on that clam shell ship. Inside, there were only pure Sea Race members, no humans were present, and not even a second mixed-blood human was found.

Clearly, the people of the Kingdom need time the most, but they didn't come to board this convenient ship, so I think the Sea Race probably hasn't engaged in deeper cooperation with the Kingdom of Saio, and the two sides should just have a 'partnering' relationship.

Perhaps the Kingdom of Saio needs a new queen of legitimate bloodline, and Wendy and the Sea Race behind her need the queen's position to achieve some of their purposes, thus temporarily coming together."

"I see..."

After listening to Leon's analysis, Veronica, who was equally concerned about the Sea Race's motives, nodded, then frowned slightly and said:

"I'm not very knowledgeable about the situation of the Sea Race and only temporarily had someone check the past records for me these days... Leon, can you guess what those Sea Race members want to do?" 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

"I can't guess either."

Leon shook his head and said:

"When we discovered that the Sea Race seemed to have other schemes, I immediately contacted the bureau, and over at Taurus Pavilion, they had no clues either.

The marine tribes are different from the terrestrial tribes; they've been relatively peaceful for nearly a millennium, apart from being relatively close to the Thousand Sails Maritime Country, their interactions with the other Twelve Kingdoms have been quite rare. This is the first time they've attempted to meddle in the throne of a certain kingdom, there's been no similar situation before."

"That's very strange..."

Veronica said in confusion:

"Although Wendy is indeed the last bloodline of the Sai Ao royal family, she has already 'left' for seven or eight years. Forcibly putting her on the throne of Queen Sayo would surely cost the Sea Race quite a bit... After all this effort, they must want some kind of return?"

"The Sea Race indeed has an agenda, but it probably doesn't have much to do with us."

After affirming Veronica's speculation, Leon recalled the hearts of the mermaids and clam women on the ship, continuing his analysis:

"When I deliberately approached them, those Sea Race members were frightened and resistant, but they didn't show hostility towards me... It seems their attitude towards me was more of resistance, but not out of dislike or hatred, but rather concern for me."

"Concern?"

"Maybe they're afraid I might disrupt their plans."

After analyzing the psychological state of the Sea Race members, Leon shook his head and said:

"In any case, while the Sea Race has its own plans, they don't seem to regard me as their enemy, so it shouldn't be a big problem.

Plus, I've just been in touch with the local Capricorn branch, and in the next two days, all cleaners of the Capricorn branch who are not on duty will be watching any Sea Race members who attempt to come closer until the Twelve Kingdoms conference ends, and Taurus Pavilion will assist from the headquarters.

If what the Sea Race wants is not excessive, we can choose not to intervene, but if they really want to do something, they'll certainly be discovered at the first opportunity, they won't have a chance to act recklessly."

"That's good to hear."

Having listened to Leon's preparatory work earnestly, Queen Veronica blinked and, with a smile, said:

"Since you have arrangements in place, I'm relieved... How's Anna and them? Are they all asleep?"

"Melanie and the others have already fallen asleep; Anna hasn't yet."

Glancing at the familiar souls busy beyond the few walls, a slightly helpless Leon answered gently:

"Although no one on our ship was harmed during the shipwreck, they were very frightened, and they were soaked in seawater for quite some time. Some, with weaker bodies, immediately developed a fever.

And along with those dozen or so sailors who got food poisoning and ended up with weak legs from staying in the toilet, we have almost sixty patients now, and there aren't enough ship doctors to take care of them. Anna should be helping out."

Indeed, she went...

After hearing Leon's words, realizing that her guess was correct, Veronica couldn't help but sigh, her expression turning a bit complicated as she said:

"Anna spent several days on the ship with us, and today she spent most of the day taking Melanie and them out. She almost fell into the water this evening, and I specifically told her to take a good rest, but she still ran off to help."

It's normal; if she didn't do this, it wouldn't be like Anna at all.

Having long been accustomed to his sister's stubbornness, Leon helplessly smiled and, waving his hand, said:

"Let her be. Anna has this kind of personality; although she would listen if we forced her not to help, she would keep thinking back on it and still not rest well. It's better to let her do what she wants.

But as for you, you also look pretty worn out these days. Go lie down and get some sleep, rest up a bit; after more than thirty hours, the Twelve Kingdoms conference will start."

"No rush~"

After pulling Leon to sit by the bed, Queen Veronica said with a cheerful smile:

"The more important the matter, the less likely decisions are made on the fly. We've already completed the necessary preparations for the Twelve Kingdoms conference the day after tomorrow, so it'll mostly be a formality. Resting a bit later won't hurt… Leon, do you particularly like shells?"

"Huh???"

His thoughts were still on the Twelve Kingdoms conference as Leon almost sprained from Veronica's sudden question, asking back with confusion all over his face:

"What shells?"

"The kind of shells Wendy had on her body~"

Veronica said with a smile:

"When you went over to probe the Sea Race's attitude, I took a look over with the telescope and found you seemed very interested in the shells on Wendy, looking at them several times? And... you seemed to have even asked her to hold them up for a better look?"

"..."

So it's that kind of liking for shells... I'm wrongly accused!

Looking at the smiling Queen Veronica beside him, Leon said helplessly:

"I wasn't looking at her... um... I wasn't looking at her shells for the reason you think. It's because those shells themselves are problematic."

"In what way? Is it because they cover too much?"

"Those two shells are a pair of anomalies, and very effective ones at that..."

Looking at Veronica, who might be genuinely jealous or simply taking the opportunity to tease him... or perhaps a combination of both, Leon hurriedly explained the reason for his "indulgent gaze," then, with an exasperated face, said:

"Where is your mind? How could I possibly be interested in two shells?"

"Really?"

Hearing this, Veronica blinked and, with a hint of regret, said:

"I thought you liked that kind of attire, you know, I even asked the maid to buy a pair for me after the chariot docked... and now... hm? Aren't you not interested in shells?"

"I... since you bought them!"