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On the other hand, Leon was always a grateful man, as evident by the way he taught the Wicks the methods belonging to the Advanced Power class in appreciation for how Jenson helped him in the past.
Not only that, but he also taught Vincent the Dispel Demon Method when he helped Vincent advance to the
Overlord state.
Up until this point, five major families in Springfield City possessed the Advanced Power class methods, which were Vincent, the Youngs, the Shears, the Collins, and the Wicks.
All five of these families had close ties with Leon, and even after leaving Springfield City, Leon’s business would still be able to stand strong with their help.
However, because Leon was all on his own, he still had a long, long way to go when it came to expanding his
business.
That afternoon at the Dragon Corps, Leon arrived at the office by himself and met up with Master Haslewood as planned.
After greeting each other, Master Haslewood gestured for Leon to sit down across from him.
“You’re far more impressive than I thought, Leon! It’s only been a few days since I last saw you, and yet
in
these few days, you’ve managed to stir up a storm here in Springfield City,” Master Haslewood said, smiling at him.
During these few days, Leon established the Wolfs and even managed to restructure the power dynamics in Springfield City–with such a large–scale event, there was no way the Dragon Corps would not have heard of
this.
However, this restructuring resulted in Springfield City becoming far more organized than before, and it would be far easier for them to maintain peace in the city with this new layout.
Considering that this was working largely in their favor, the Dragon Corps chose not to interfere in this.
“Master, don’t flatter me. I just did some reworking, that’s all,” Leon let out a slight laugh.
“Just some reworking? You’re far too humble, Leon! It’s not common to see someone your age being able to restructure the entire power dynamics of a city,” Master Haslewood could not help smiling as he complimented Leon.
Leon scratched his head rather sheepishly, then quickly changed the subject. “Master, you wanted to meet me -is there something you need my help with?”
“Well, it’s not a big issue. I admire your talent, and just wanted to invite you to join the Dragon Corps. I wonder if you might be willing to take up my offer?” Master Haslewood said rather fondly.
“What? You want me to join the Dragon Corps?” Leon was so shocked to hear this that he leaped out of his
seat.
The Dragon Corps was a national federation tasked with maintaining the safety and peace of the country. Because of this, their interviews were extremely strict, and being invited to join the Dragon Corps was undoubtedly one of the highest honors a martial artist could ever receive.
However, this was not the case for Leon; he already decided that he would migrate with Iris to Sky County to start their lives afresh while helping Iris find her family.
Therefore, there was no way he would remain in Springfield City, much less join the Dragon Corps!
“Master, thank you for giving me this opportunity, but I’ll be honest with you. I’m leaving for Sky County tomorrow, so there’s no way I’d be able to join the Dragon Corps. I hope you can understand,” Leon rejected Master Haslewood’s offer as lightly as he could.
“I know that!” Master Haslewood was unfazed by this. He knew that Leon was a martial arts genius who also possessed outstanding talent in medicine and other fields–Springfield City would never be able to contain Leon, and he would only be able to realize his full potential elsewhere.
This meant that it was inevitable that Leon would eventually leave Springfield City!
“But I don’t think this will interfere with your joining the Dragon Corps!” Master Haslewood added.
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“What do you mean by this?” Leon stared at Master Haslewood in puzzlement.
“Well, there are two types of members of the Dragon Corps–the first kind are the fixed staff, who are required to maintain in their posts of duty, but the second kind, the auxiliary staff, are not required to do so and have freedom in their movements as long as they remain in their duties.
“If you’re willing to join us, I can help you apply for an auxiliary post so that your duties won’t be affected even if you will be based in Sky County in the future!” Master Haslewood explained.
“What? That exists?” Leon gaped at this, and could not help feeling a little swayed.
To be a member of the Dragon Corps and yet have no restrictions in his location was the best of both worlds!
However, on second thought, he realized something was amiss. “What do I have to do for the Dragon Corps?”
“It’s simple–you have to accomplish every mission that the corporation assigns you!” Master Haslewood replied.
Leon hesitated at this. “Are the missions dangerous?”
“Well, you guessed it right. The auxiliary staff is required to carry out far more dangerous missions than the fixed staff,” Master Haslewood said, nodding his head.
“No wonder!” Leon knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch, and it turned out he was right!
“So have you made up your mind?” Master Haslewood asked.
“Never mind. I value my freedom much more than anything, so I don’t think I’ll join the Dragon Corps,” Leon shook his head and got up to leave.
“Think twice, Leon! Even though the missions will be dangerous, the Dragon Corps will do everything in their power to help you in the future once you join us,” Master Haslewod said calmly as he watched Leon
leave.
“What?” Leon froze in his footsteps upon hearing this, then veered back until he was standing in front of
Master Haslewood.
“What on earth are you talking about, Master? So what if there’s going to be dangerous? I’m a man, and it’s within my duty to sacrifice for our country, and give back to the people and society! I’ll never retreat, no matter how many dangers lay in my path!” he declared in determination.
“Are you saying you changed your mind and want to join us after all?” Master Haslewood raised his brows, trying to stifle a chuckle.
“Of course! I don’t care about the danger, I’m worried about- No, wait, I mean all I want to do is give back to our country!” Leon almost let his secret slip.
Knowing that he possessed many valuable treasures with him, Leon knew that if the news of his wealth were to be let slip, many martial artists would stop at nothing to steal the treasures from him, but if he were a member of the Dragon Corps, he would be able to protect himself!
Besides, Master Haslewood already made it clear that if he got into trouble or got into any danger, the Dragon Corps would do anything in their power to help him!
Therefore, joining the Dragon Corps seemed to be the best bet he had!
“Alright. From today onwards, you’re officially a member of the Dragon Corps auxiliary staff,” Master Haslewood said as he took out a small card from the drawer next to them.
This card was about the size of a residential access card, with the letter D carved into it. The card was made of some special material that appeared like metal and wood at the same time.
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“Leon, this is an identity card belonging to the Dragon Corps, and already contains your personal
information and file within it. Its purpose is to identify you as an official member of the Dragon Corps, so you’d better not lose it,” Master Haslewood handed it to Leon.
Leon froze and shot Master Haslewood an incredulous look. “Master, you prepared all this beforehand, even the application?”
“Hehe, it’s just in case. Don’t be so caught up in the details,” Master Haslewood chuckled, trying to shrug
this off.
Leon’s expression darkened as he realized just how wise and calculating this old man was.
However, since he already agreed to join, and considered joining the Dragon Corps would be beneficial to him more than anything, Leon had no reason to decline and instead took the card from Master Haslewood.
Finally, after explaining briefly to Leon about the Dragon Corp’s internal workings and regulations, they bid their goodbyes and went their separate ways.
The next morning, Leon and Iris were sleeping soundly in their room when all of a sudden, a loud rapping on their door jerked them awake.
“Thud! Thud! Thud!”
“Leon, why aren’t you awake yet? Didn’t you say you’re heading to Sky County today? Get up!” Ruth’s chirpy voice rang out from the other side of the door.
“Dang it, it’s Ruth again! She always wakes up in the wee hours of the morning. Honestly, where is her common sense?” Leon sat up in bed, annoyed, and longed to give Ruth the punishment she deserved!
However, he suddenly recalled that he and Iris were about to leave for Sky County soon, and after leaving Springfield City, he would finally be able to get away from Ruth and enjoy some peace!
Leon’s brows smoothened at this thought.
“Leon, you get the door!” Iris curled up into a ball and shoved Leon toward the door, her face blushing scarlet. Although she and Leon were a couple and thus had reason to live together, she could not help feeling a little embarrassed at the thought of Ruth standing outside their door.
“There’s nothing to be embarrassed about, Iris–we’ve been together for so long now,” Leon snickered as he pressed a kiss onto Iris’s face before getting out of bed.
After freshening up, Leon and Iris arrived in the living room.
At this moment, Ruth was sitting on the sofa, twirling a strand of hair between her finger. A row of bags and suitcases were lined up before her in a neat row.
“What on earth is all this, Ruth?” Leon gasped, pointing at the luggage as a bad feeling arose in his heart.
“These are my bags, of course! Didn’t you say we’re leaving for Sky County today? Of course, I packed all my stuff beforehand,” Ruth replied rather puzzledly.
“We? Iris and I are going to Sky County to expand the company, so what does this have to do with you?” Leon could not believe his ears. He thought that after leaving Springfield City, he would finally be rid of
Ruth’s jabbering, but he never thought, not even in his wildest dreams, that Ruth would want to tag along with them!
Was this a joke?
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“What do you mean, this has nothing to do with me? You promised my family that you’d help me advance to the Overlord State, so of course I have to tag along with you wherever you go in the meantime!” Ruth replied defiantly.
“Oh, stop it! You’re just pestering me because you want the rest of the Mysterious Maiden Method!” Leon scoffed. He could see right through Ruth easily.
“So what if I am? If you’re willing to pass on the rest of the Mysterious Maiden Method to me, I won’t follow you to Sky County,” Ruth said after some consideration. On the one hand, she was doing this to get her hands on the Mysterious Maiden Method, as Leon guessed, but on the other hand, she thought that being by Leon’s side was far more interesting than being on her own. Not only would she be able to learn martial arts with him, but she could also even tag along while he searched for treasure, thus she did not want to miss out on his next adventure to Sky County.
“No! I’ve already told you, I’ll only give you the rest of the Mysterious Maiden Method once you attain the Overlord State!” Leon rejected her without hesitation.
“I know! That’s why I won’t leave your sight until I attain the Overlord State!” Ruth nodded earnestly.
“Um,” Leon froze at this. Although Ruth’s logic was reasonable, he could not help feeling a little strange, as though something was amiss, but he could not put his finger on it.
“Leon, since Ruth wants to come along, we should let her come to Sky County too!” Cynthia’s melodic voice rang out all of a sudden as she wheeled two suitcases out of a room next door.
“We? Cynthia, are you coming to Sky County too?” Leon was stunned when he caught sight of Cynthia’s luggage. He planned on bringing just Iris to Sky County. On the one hand, this would allow him to be rid of Ruth’s constant yapping, and on the other hand, he thought Cynthia was being too ridiculous, and that she would eventually give up on him if he left Springfield City for a while.
He would be hitting two birds with one stone!
However, he never thought, not even in his wildest dreams, that Ruth and Cynthia would both want to tag along with him to Sky County.
Leon did not know whether to laugh or cry at this.
“That’s right! Since Grandpa has already given us his blessing, in some way or other, I’ll follow you wherever you go!” Cynthia nodded.
“But, who will look after Cynthion Group in your absence?” Leon was beginning to panic at this. He did not want Cynthia to follow him to Sky County, for fear that their relationship would only become even more entangled from there on out.
“It’s okay, I’ve already handed everything over to Janice! Besides, you’re the alchemist behind Cynthion Group, so what point is there in me staying if you’re not even around? I might as well tag along with you to Sky County and set up another branch there to expand our market,” Cynthia explained.
Following Leon to Sky County seemed like the best option she had, no matter on a personal or business note.
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“Um,” Leon was speechless at this.
Cynthia was right; Cynthion Group’s main export was their alchemical pills, and the other ordinary pharmaceutical products were just their secondary product.
If he were to land on his feet in Sky County, he had to leave with Cynthia so that they could expand their business there. If he left Springfield City, Cynthion Group would never survive without him as their alchemist!
As the president of Cynthion Group, there was no way he could stand by and allow his own company to collapse.
“Oh, alright then.” Leon sighed and finally had no choice but to relent.
Ruth was outraged when she saw how reluctantly Leon agreed to let them come. “What attitude is this, Leon? Open your eyes and take a look around–the three people standing before you are three out of the Four Beauties in Springfield City, and you should be honored that we’re willing to go with you to Sky County! Don’t be an ungrateful twat!” she snapped.
She was the heiress of the Collins family fortune, and one of the Four Beauties of Springfield City–she was no doubt the object of many men’s fancies, and plenty of people would get to their knees for her at a sweep of her hand!
However, not only did Leon fail to realize this, he was even trying to avoid her like the plague, as though she was pestering him like a fly!
One could only imagine her rage at this.
“So what? I don’t even want this sort of honor!” Leon scoffed. He was so used to squabbling with Ruth that these words fell out of his mouth before he even realized it.
However, he realized his mistake too late.
Iris, Cynthia, and Ruth already turned to shoot him murderous looks, but worse, another voice rang out
from behind him.
“What do you mean, you don’t want this honor? How dare you look down on the Four Beauties like this? Do you have a death wish?” Snow scoffed as she strode into the room, an icy look on her face, followed closely behind by her father Vincent, and their subjects.
“Mister Poole, Snow, what are you doing here?” Leon was shocked by their sudden arrival and immediately approached them, followed by Iris and the rest.
“Leon, we heard that you’re heading to Sky County today, so we came to bid farewell, but besides that. I wanted to ask you if you’re willing to bring Snow along if it’s not too much trouble,” Vincent explained.
“What? Does Snow want to come along to Sky County too?” Leon’s jaw dropped at this. He was leaving for Sky County to expand his company’s business and get his hands on the Angel’s Fruit, so it was shocking for him to discover that not only Ruth and Cynthia wanted to join, but now, Snow too!
The smile froze on his face as this realization set in.
“I don’t want to go!” Snow snapped, frowning.
“No, you have to go!” Vincent said in determination.
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Gilbert stood there, silent as a statue, staring at Kisa with a poker face.
Kisa was caught off guard by his stoic demeanor and tried to break the ice by nudging the chicken soup toward him. “Come on, drink it before it gets cold.”
Gilbert took a cursory glance at the bowl, but kept his arms folded and made no attempt to reach for it. Kisa’s smile stiffened as she wondered what the heck was going on. She probed him with a teasing tone, “Are you asking me to feed you?”
He still did not budge or say a word. Kisa puckered her lips and lifted the bowl closer to him. She did not mind playing the good girl and indulging his whims if it meant a trip to Oceanville. But before she could spoon-feed him, he suddenly caught her wrist in his hand. His palm was warm, a stark contrast to her cold hands and feet that had been freezing all winter.
Gilbert raised his gaze to hers, his deep eyes devoid of any emotion. “Trying to please me?”
Kisa let out a light chuckle, “Nah, not really. I just thought I’d cook you some chicken soup since it’s chilly outside.”
“Hmph!” The man snorted coldly. “Do you actually care about me?” With a swift motion, he snatched the chicken soup from her hands and plunked it down on the desk. “I already told you, if you behave yourself and don’t stir up any trouble, I will take you to Oceanville. So don’t try to put up a show to impress me. It’s all so fake!” He sneered as he poured the chicken soup into the nearby trash can right in front of her, making sure she saw it.
Kisa took a deep breath and kept her mouth shut.
Gilbert studied her for a moment and cracked a small smile. “I see. You are playing nice now, just so you can stay close and plot your revenge. You’ve even managed to curb your temper, which is impressive for you. You said you won’t leave me, and I believe you. How could you bear to part ways before you have had your sweet revenge?”
Kisa hung her head low, staying silent the whole time.
Suddenly, Gilbert narrowed his eyes and felt an unbearable restlessness in his heart. He violently swung the empty bowl toward her. “Get out of here!” he shouted.
The bowl hit her leg, but it did not hurt her. It fell onto the carpet without breaking. Kisa silently bent down to pick up the bowl, feeling sad in her heart. No matter how Gilbert treated her now, she could not blame him, as he did not know about her plan. She thought after everything was over, she would explain everything to him.
As he watched the obedient woman bend down to pick up the bowl, Gilbert felt even more irritated. “You really are something else,” he sneered. “You can endure so much just to stay by my side.”
Kisa forced a smile and suppressed the bitterness and sadness in her eyes. “If you don’t want to see me, then I will leave. Remember to rest early and take care of yourself.” Just as she was about to leave, he suddenly grabbed her wrist.
“You act so caring and loving toward me. Why don’t you do something practical?” he said, turning
around and pushing her onto the desk.
Kisa was shocked, and before she could react, he pressed his lips against hers with a thick and vengeful vibe. His hands wandered freely over her body, causing her to feel pain in her back and abdomen. Worried about her unborn child, she struggled and slapped the man’s shoulders, letting out a continuous whimper. Perhaps her resistance angered him, as he suddenly stopped and flung her onto the carpet.
Kisa looked at him with a pitiful gaze, wondering if the thick carpet would cushion her fall enough to protect her child.
The man irritably loosened his collar, lit a cigarette, and turned his back to her.
“Get out!” he ordered coldly.
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“What’s wrong, Mister Poole?” Leon shot him a puzzled look.
“Leon, from now on, Snow’s in your hands! Please help me take care of her once you’re in Sky County, and don’t let any harm come her way,” Vincent said solemnly.
As a father, he could not help feeling worried now that his daughter was about to embark somewhere far away. However, knowing that Leon was an outstanding martial artist that possessed exceptional skills that surpassed even those at the Overlord State, he knew that his daughter was in good hands.
“Don’t worry, Mister Poole. I’ll take care of Snow and the rest!” Leon nodded as a heavy feeling surged into his heart. The reason he was reluctant to let Ruth and the other girls follow him to Sky County was that every one of them came with insurmountable responsibility placed on his shoulders!
After breakfast, Leon and the rest got themselves ready for departure.
Vincent was not the only one who came to see them off; the Youngs, the Shears, and the Collins, as well as Jenkins, Janice, and Ariel, all arrived to bid their farewells.
This was certainly an impressive sight!
Not only that, but considering Dragonbay Villas was a high–end residence that consisted of the rich and famous, everyone was soon alerted of Leon’s departure and came out to witness this impressive event.
The philanthropists and socialites at the scene erupted into whispers and murmurs.
“I heard a few days ago that Leon was planning to head to Sky County. I thought it was just a rumor, turns out it’s true!”
but
“That’s right. This fella defeated the Lowes and the Fields, and after turning the entire city upside down, he’s finally leaving!”
“Yes, we can finally enjoy some peace for a while!”
Everyone let out sighs of relief as they watched Leon bid everyone farewell and got into the car.
Leon gained power so quickly that everyone was suffocating from his presence, and avoided him like the plague. Now that the plague was heading somewhere else, they were all relieved to see him go!
“Hey, something’s not right. Why are the Four Beauties going with him?”
“Are you an idiot? Iris is his girlfriend, and now that he’s heading to Sky County, of course, he’d bring her
with him!”
“You’re the idiot! I’m not talking about Iris alone–all four of the beauties have gotten into the car with him!
“What?”
Everyone turned to stare at the car once more, and their smiles froze when they saw Iris, Ruth, Snow, and Cynthia all getting into the car behind Leon.
“What! How’s this possible?”
“That punk! He’s bringing all the Four Beauties along with him!”
“Leon Wolf, you bastard! I’ll never forgive you for this!” the spectators wailed in agony as they watched the car pull away.
These cries of pain and sheer agony echoed through the entire city.
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Sky County was demarcated into five distinct regions, namely the Eastern, Western, Northern, Southern, and Central Regions. Each region spread over a vast territory, more than several times the size of Springfield City or Seacove City.
The Southern Region was the one nearest to Springfield City and was where the Scammells lived.
After traveling by car for seven or eight hours, Leon and the rest finally managed to arrive before it got dark out, and checked into a luxurious five–star hotel nearby.
After a good night’s rest, they went out for a spin around town the next morning, to get a better idea of their surroundings while at the same time trying to find a real estate agent to discuss the prospects of buying a
house here.
Finally, after visiting countless showrooms and real estate agencies, a beautiful villa on the Southern hillside caught Leon’s attention.
The villa was very big, spanning over a few thousand square feet. However, since the villa was located in the hills, it was not priced very high, and Leon managed to buy it for just a little over 14 million dollars.
The reason this villa caught his attention was its superb location–it was situated directly behind the hills and was close to a stream, and the peaceful scenery was perfect for his alchemy and martial arts training.
After three days, the application paperwork was finalized, and they all moved into the house once Leon got his hands on the keys.
This was a four–story duplex villa that came with two underground basements, a front, and backyard, an open–air swimming pool, a garage, and an intricate pagoda in its yard, giving the entire house a luxurious look. Not only that but the architecture and furnishing of the house were exquisite, making it even more comfortable to live in than Dragonbay Villa!
That afternoon, Leon, Iris, and the rest went out to purchase some furniture and electronics and stocked up on some necessities so that their stay would be more comfortable.
It took them an entire afternoon to finish settling into the house, and they finally plopped down on the sofa in the living room to rest.
“I can’t believe I have a house of my own now after spending so many years all by myself!” Leon grinned as a surge of warmth spread into his heart.
The orphanage he grew up in was long taken down due to their struggle to keep up with the ever–rising housing prices and inflation.
Ever since he left the orphanage, Leon was pretty on his own without a true place to call home, and even after marrying Marilyn, he never once felt like he truly belonged with the Mansons even after living with them for three years.
Although Albert helped him set up his house back in Springfield City, this was still the first house he ever bought with his hard–earned money, and would always bear a significant place in his heart.
‘Well, too bad this house doesn’t have a proper Missus!‘ Leon thought to himself as he glanced lovingly in
Iris’s direction.
When she felt Leon’s eyes on her, Iris turned to meet his gaze and immediately sensed what he was thinking. Her face flushed scarlet, and she quickly turned away to avoid his gaze.
The truth was, Leon already brought up the idea of getting married to her, even before coming to Sky County, but unfortunately, Iris refused to advance further until the drama between him and Cynthia was resolved. Therefore, she had no choice but to delay things a little longer and discuss marriage again in the
future.
Although Leon was unhappy by this, he had no choice but to relent.
All of a sudden, Ruth recalled something and let out a shriek, “Oh no!”
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“Stop! Who are you? This is a private residence, and no outsiders are allowed!” the guards snarled at Leon and Iris as they puffed their chests out proudly.
They had a perfect reason to be proud–Sky County was a far more advanced city that surpassed both Springfield City and Seacove City in all aspects, including economics and geographical location. Any family that could land on their feet and build their empire here in Sky County possessed immense power–at the Basic Power class, at the least.
Since the methods belonging to the Ultimate Progressive class were not fast enough, one could usually only acquire the Intermediate Overlord State and rarely reached the Advanced Overlord State, but this was not the same for the Basic Power class methods–martial artists practicing this could easily advance to the Emperor
State!
This meant that all the major families in Sky County possessed at least one member at the Emperor State, and sometimes, more than one, with countless others at the Intermediate Overlord State or higher!
One could only imagine just how powerful the Scammells were, and not even any of the major families in Springfield City were any match for them!
“My name’s Iris Young, and I come from Springfield City. I’ve come here to visit Grandpa and my uncle,” Iris explained when the guards stopped her. This was her first time ever coming to visit the relatives on her maternal side, and thus she could not help feeling a little nervous at this. Thankfully, she had Leon by her side, and his presence soothed her greatly.
“You’re our master’s granddaughter? What a joke! We know all of the Scammells‘ extended relatives, yet none of us have ever seen you before,” the guards gave Iris a once–over and even after racking their brains for memories of her, could not seem to recognize her at all. When they saw how anxious she appeared, however, they could not help becoming even more suspicious of her.
“Well, my mother, Priscilla, is the second daughter of the Scammells, and she married off to Springfield City more than two decades ago,” Iris tried to explain.
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“What? The second daughter of the Scammells? There’s no such person! Even if you want to trick us, would’ve expected you to know a little bit about the Scammells family history!” the guards scoffed at this. They were all distant descendants of the Scammells, not even the collaterals, and were only in their mid- twenties. Priscilla already left for Springfield City when they were born, so of course, none of them ever
heard of her before!
“Never mind about that! Please leave right this instant, or else!” seeing that Iris was a beautiful lady, the guards did not try to threaten them any further and instead tried to chase them away.
Seeing that he and Iris were being treated like crooks, Leon stepped forward and said earnestly, “My friends, we’ve indeed come to visit Iris’s relatives. We’re not trying to impersonate anyone, but if you don’t believe me, you can notify your masters, and you can find out soon enough whether we’re lying or not.”
“Um,” the guards exchanged dubious glances. They thought Leon’s request was reasonable, considering if they were truly crooks, it would be too risky for them to impersonate the Scammells‘ relatives.
However, Elder Scammell was far too busy with his daily affairs to be distracted by minor issues like this. They were the lowliest of guards, and none of them dared to interrupt his work at the expense of being
punished if Leon and Iris turned out to be tricksters!