Chapter 416

Sharon said somewhat angrily.

This time, even Caroline did not stop Sharon.

Listening to Sharon's complaints, Leon's heart grew even darker.

Why is this happening?

How could a once thriving empire have deteriorated to this state in just a few years...?

My master used to travel all over the empire's gray areas of prostitution, gambling, and drugs in order to put pressure on the empire;

To deliberately smear Leon and make him bear the crime of treason;

Then they discovered that their true purpose in cooperating with the Dragon Race was nothing more than to exploit the people to the greatest extent possible;

Now... those rotten claws have reached into the welfare home.

The stench of corrupt power spread like a plague throughout the empire, penetrating every nook and cranny.

"So we had no choice but to make some paper lanterns and sell them in the Upper City to make some money."

"We can't let the children at the orphanage eat dry bread on such a big holiday," said Teacher Caroline.

Leon suppressed his disappointment and anger, "When did this phenomenon begin?"

"From... five years—"

"Since Brother Leon left, everyone's life has gotten worse day by day."

Caroline shook her head and smiled bitterly, "Although this girl is a bit blunt, it seems to be true... Five years ago, after Leon disappeared without a trace, for some reason, it seems that everyone's standard of living has plummeted."

"I know why, teacher!"

Sharon said, "Brother Leon used to be the Queen of the Dragon Slayer Army. He had military power, was upright, and hated evil. He definitely wouldn't stand for those royals to engage in these shady dealings, so—"

"You're talking too much, Sharon," Caroline cautioned.

"... cut!"

The little nun pouted, still muttering with some resentment.

"Anyway... anyway, I think that as long as Brother Leon is around, we'll definitely be better off than we are now."

"But he's gone, Sharon."

These words seemed to touch a soft spot in Caroline's heart. She lowered her eyes and repeated them softly.

He... is gone.

The atmosphere was somewhat somber.

Fortunately, Caroline adjusted quickly.

"Sorry, this is just something we ordinary people say casually."

"Ah... oh, it's nothing."

If Caroline and Sharon hadn't mistaken Leon for Leon, they wouldn't have had this kind of conversation at all.

Therefore, Leon is not too worried that they will be caught by malicious people in private.

Thump—thump—

The bell at the welfare home rang, signaling dinnertime.

"Would you two like to stay for a light meal?" Caroline asked.

"Oh, no thanks."

"Alright, then I wish you both a pleasant stay in the Empire. We have other matters to attend to, so we'll head back now."

"Um."

Caroline and Sharon nodded in greeting, then turned to leave.

But Leon suddenly called out to them.

"Wait a minute, Teacher Caroline."

"Is there anything else, sir?"

Leon took out his wallet and pulled out some gold coins.

"Paper lanterns, I've ordered all the paper lanterns from your orphanage. I'll pick them up in two days."

Caroline looked at the gold coins, but didn't rush to accept them. Instead, she said...

"This is too much money, sir. We can't make that many paper lanterns."

Leon's mind raced, and he immediately replied, "Then consider the remaining money as my donation to the orphanage."

"Well... alright, thank you, sir. May I ask your name?"

"Constantine."

"It sounds like a name that promises a bright future, Mr. Constantine."

Caroline accepted the gold coins. "We'll try to make as many paper lanterns as possible."

"Um."

Caroline nodded and turned to leave.

After the two nuns left, Losweiser crossed her arms and hummed softly.

"You really do good deeds anonymously, Leon!"

Leon grinned and took Losweiser's arm. "I've left my mark, haven't I?"

Losweiser was so angry she laughed.

"What's with staying in Constantine, you idiot!"

"To lay a solid foundation of support for the Crimson Flame Dragon King's reinforcements three days from now," Leon earnestly fabricated a reason.

Losweiser rolled her eyes at him.

"Let's go, let's go back."

She paused, then turned back to Leon, a fawning smile on her face, "Do you want me to fly you back, Leon-ge?"

"You're so boring, Dragon Queen!"

Meanwhile, Caroline and Sharon, back in the orphanage's dining hall, also distributed dinner to the children.

After the distribution was completed, the two fought side by side and chatted quietly.

"Mr. Constantine is such a good man," said Sister Sharon softly.

But Caroline frowned slightly.

"But I still think he looks like Leon... really, really like him."

Sharon scratched her temple and sighed, "I think so too, but we haven't heard from Brother Leon for so many years, and we don't even know where he is now. I really want him to come back and help us..."

Please help us...

Caroline looked down at the few gold coins in her hand, which Mr. Constantine had just given them.

After a moment of contemplation, Caroline's eyes widened slightly.

"Sharon ..."

"What's wrong, Teacher Caroline?"

"I didn't tell that person my name the whole time, so why did he keep calling me 'Teacher Caroline'?"

Like a thunderbolt, it exploded in Sharon's mind.

She paused for a second, gasped, and said incredulously,

"Leon, Brother Leon, come back—uh!"

This time, Caroline covered her mouth in time.

Just as Sharon was about to push Caroline's hand away, she discovered that this senior nun who had worked at the orphanage for decades was now gently resting her head on Sharon's shoulder, sobbing softly.

"He's back... Sharon, he's really back."

124 Your sister-in-law is socially awkward

After finishing a day of fieldwork, Leon and Losweiser walked together toward the Lionheart Society Tower in the slums, carrying shopping bags full of Imprint Stone.

Residents of the slums go to bed very early. It was only 8 p. m., and the city center was still brightly lit, but there were hardly any pedestrians on the streets of the slums.

Only the streetlights and a few stray cats that occasionally wander across the street remain.

The couple strolled slowly in the middle of the road. Compared to other relatively prosperous areas, walking in the middle of the road in this slum meant they didn't have to worry about being hit by a car.

Because no one could afford a horse-drawn carriage.

Losweiser was still wearing high heels and had been walking all day. In addition, she was carrying a shopping bag by its rope. Even though she was Dragon King's body, her ankles were starting to ache.

Leon noticed something unusual about her gait and spoke up.

"Give it to me, I can take it myself."

"Oh, it's nothing—"

Before Losweiser could refuse, Leon took the other rope of the shopping bag back from her.

The Queen rubbed her slightly sore shoulders and said softly, "You've worked hard."

Leon glanced at her profile, then looked away, gazing straight ahead, and said slowly,

You seem quite content.

"Hmm? Is there?"

"Yes, I have."

Leon spoke softly.

"No matter how tired you are, you always have a cold face and you can't tell if your emotions are changing. But we've been walking around all day and we still have to carry this big bag of Imprint Stone back to the Bell Tower tonight. Not only did you not have a cold face, but you even secretly smiled a few times on the way back."

He shrugged. "That's why... I said you had a pretty satisfying day."

Losweiser didn't deny it, and nodded. "You're right, today was very fulfilling."

"Because your little wish was fulfilled?"

"A small wish?"

"Yes, walk the paths I've walked, see the scenery I've seen."

The beautiful woman smiled faintly and smoothed her hair. "It's not just these."

"What else?"

They rarely have the opportunity to have such heart-to-heart talks.

Most of the time, Losweiser is exhausted after a day's work and all she wants to do when she gets back to her room is take a hot shower and then go straight to sleep.

Leon would often shower with her.

When you're physically and mentally exhausted, having someone to do something intimate with can quickly help you relax.

They would hug and kiss lightly while showering, but wouldn't go any further.

That kind of relaxed, light-hearted feeling is the most wonderful.

And after each relaxation, there's no longer any opportunity for heart-to-heart talks.

Or they have plenty of time to chat, and they'll talk about all sorts of "serious business."

For example, whether Lao Kang has been behaving himself lately, or the daughters' study plans for next semester, etc.

Therefore, they rarely talk about themselves.

Only when they are away from the hustle and bustle of work and the trivialities of life will they talk about each other and about the things they usually dare not admit because they are too stubborn to admit them.

Coincidentally, this was the slums of the empire, and they were a young couple whom no one knew.

And coincidentally, Lionheart Society, so they could talk freely with each other.