I! Cleaner!

Finally arrived…

Stepping off the hastily arranged airship and walking to the edge of the boarding tower, Lyon gazed at the white city built along the river below, and the jade-white lily tops of the countless marble buildings within. A hint of amazement couldn't help but surface in his eyes.

No wonder the capital of the Sikalewen Kingdom is called Lily City. Looking down from above, the petal-shaped flower tops blooming in six directions on these roofs really do resemble a vast sea of blooming lilies…

It just seems a bit too white.

The dense clouds overhead briefly parted, and an unusually intense sunlight shone through the gap in the clouds. The entire snow-white city was instantly illuminated, and the blazing sunlight reflected from those beautiful white flower tops stung Lyon's eyes, causing him to squint involuntarily.

“Sir, please step back a little!”

A somewhat flustered voice came from behind. Lyon turned around and saw a security guard responsible for maintaining order on the boarding tower running over from a distance, anxiously reminding him:

“You can't keep looking down from above like that. You'll go blind after a while!”

“Oh.”

After quickly surveying Lily City with a squint, noting the locations and distribution of some of the buildings, Lyon didn't insist on continuing to observe. Instead, he readily retreated, smiling apologetically:

“Sorry, it's my first time in Lily City. I didn't know about this. I've caused you trouble.”

“No, no, it's our fault for not reminding you properly.”

Seeing that this guest from the VIP cabin didn't insist on continuing to enjoy the scenery, the security guard who had run over couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Then, while wondering how this person had crossed the security line and why he hadn't seen it just now, he gently reminded:

“Sir, please get off the tower as soon as possible. The airship will be changing ports in a little while, and it will stir up a lot of chaotic air currents. You might be blown down if you stand here… Huh?”

After looking at Lyon's strange black-and-white hair, a hint of surprise flashed in the security guard's eyes. Then, he asked somewhat uncertainly:

“Are you… a believer of the Lumen Church?”

Lumen Church?

Upon hearing this, Lyon raised his eyebrows involuntarily. Then, he reached out and touched his hair, curiously asking:

“Why do you ask? Just because of my hair color?”

“Yes, that's right.”

The security guard nodded, leading Lyon down the spiral staircase of the tower while responding with a cordial smile:

“The Lumen Church's baptism ceremony is coming up soon. Among the people who have come to Lily City recently, if their hair is black, nine out of ten are believers of the Lumen Church. You…”

“You've finally arrived!”

Just as Lyon walked down the spiral staircase, a middle-aged man with a full head of white hair, surrounded by two teams of guards, greeted him with a smile, introducing himself:

“Lord Lyon, I am Vernon, the Fourth Prince of the Kalewen Kingdom, representing the Kalewen Kingdom to welcome your visit.”

“You're too kind.”

Although he already had an exclusive trump card to deal with the Serpent Bearer directors, Lyon had been wearing the [Heart Lake] badge since boarding the airship in order to allow reaction time in case of a surprise attack.

After casually surveying Prince Vernon's Heart Lake and finding it full of goodwill and enthusiasm, Lyon's originally vigilant expression relaxed a bit. He shook the hand that Vernon extended, then smiled and said politely:

“Your Highness Vernon, I'm not visiting as a prince this time. It's just a private trip. You really don't need to be so formal.”

“You're too kind.”

Seeing that Lyon's attitude was quite amiable, Prince Vernon's attitude immediately became more intimate. He led Lyon outwards, smiling as he said:

“Whether it's a private trip or an official visit, your status is the husband of Queen Veronica. You should receive the highest level of hospitality in the Kalewen Kingdom.

Actually, my mother's generation or the Grand High Priest of the Abyss should have come to greet you today, but you asked people to keep a low profile before you came, so it was changed to me, a prince, to receive you. The number of guards has also been reduced to the minimum… I just hope you don't find it too simple.”

“No, no, it's already very good. I didn't want to be noticed by too many people anyway…”

This tourist who ran around… is actually a prince?

Just as Lyon and Prince Vernon were exchanging pleasantries and engaging in diplomatic talk, the security guard who had heard their conversation turned pale and subconsciously took two steps back.

However, before he could retreat to a suitable distance, two of the guards brought by Prince Vernon took two steps back as well, flanking him on the left and right.

Huh?

Noticing the suddenly surging Heart Lake behind him, Lyon couldn't help but look back, then said with some confusion:

“Your Highness Vernon? What's he…”

“He said something he shouldn't have said to you, and he wasn't respectful enough to you.”

After glancing at the security guard with a terrified expression, Prince Vernon's originally “enthusiastic” Heart Lake instantly cooled down, stirring up a particularly strong sense of disgust and anger.

“My father issued an order a week ago that if others don't ask, all citizens of the Kalewen Kingdom are not allowed to actively mention the affairs of the Lumen Church, but he directly asked you if you were a believer of the Lumen Church.

And what is even more unforgivable is that he did not show the proper respect when facing you, a prince! His etiquette, address, and conversation were all unqualified, and he even stood beside you presumptuously and rudely without your active invitation!”

“……”

“It's not his fault. I didn't reveal my identity at the beginning.”

“No, it's his fault.”

Seeing that Lyon seemed to be interceding for the security guard, Prince Vernon couldn't help but withdraw his smile, saying with a serious expression:

“In order to avoid this kind of transgression, all security personnel must firmly guard their posts, but he did not abide by the rules and took the initiative to leave his position, which is why he offended you, so it's still his problem!”

“It was me who didn't take the tourist channel, climbed over the security line, and stood on the edge of the boarding tower to look at the scenery.”

Extremely speechless at this meaningless and bizarre debate, but too embarrassed to directly slap Prince Vernon, Lyon had no choice but to continue arguing reasonably:

“He left his position to ensure my safety. If you calculate it that way, then the problem still lies with me.”

So that's what happened…

After hearing Lyon's words, a look of realization couldn't help but appear in Prince Vernon's eyes. Then, he hurriedly called out to the guards behind him:

“Quickly let him go! What happened just now wasn't his fault! You arrested the wrong person!”

Eh~ That's more like it!

“Come! Arrest Lyon, the guilty one!”

“……”

Ah?????