I! Cleaner!

Watching as Leon suddenly regained his mobility and lunged at her, the Iron Princess almost popped her eyes out.

What the... are you really doing this?

Kingdom's Twin Pillars, Speaker of the Upper House, Duke of Lionheart, future Prince... You've gotten to the point where you're almost second to none, and you're still leading a fugitive rebel group? Isn't this like rebelling against yourself? Are you out of your mind?

There was no time to scrutinize what was wrong with Leon's mind as the startled Iron Princess hurriedly sidestepped, barely avoiding Leon's hand reaching for her shoulder.

But immediately, her inner ankle was fiercely hooked, causing her to lose her balance and fall. A knee with a metallic sheen was heading straight for her abdomen.

"Bang!"

With the dull sound of metal striking wood, the fallen Iron Princess grabbed the remains of the study's outer wall, hauling herself up with all her might, then stretched her legs apart at the last second, letting the deadly knee fall through the air.

Leon had learned police combat techniques from a female officer, but his practice time was too short. He only knew the basic moves, not what to do after failing to take down the target completely, causing a slight delay in his actions.

Taking advantage of this rare opening, the Iron Princess suddenly kneeled, rabbit-like, kicking at Leon's head. However, Leon reacted in time to dodge and was only hit on his right shoulder.

"Clang!"

With a somewhat piercing metal clash, Leon's iron-clad shoulder caved in as if smashed by a solid iron hammer, his entire right arm hanging helplessly.

Using the recoil from the kick, the Iron Princess propelled herself away, sliding across the floor and hastily moved out of Leon's reach.

That was close! Almost got touched by him. Find the translation on MV&LEMPYR.

Glancing at Leon's hands, the still-shaken Iron Princess took a deep breath, immediately twisting to get up and running toward the guards outside the door.

Forget it, even if I can't control him!

Gesturing to the guards with two gestures to hold off Leon for her, the Iron Princess immediately turned and ran toward the staircase.

The whole palace is now mine. In half an hour, when my power continues to spread, even the entire capital will be mine. So many people can pile up and crush him!

...

There's trouble...

Seeing the ten or so guards approaching with weapons, following the Iron Princess's orders, Leon couldn't help but sigh and took the black goat out from the Mirror World.

If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have loaned out the Lust Dream Invader.

I've been with the Clean-up Bureau for too short a time, haven't collected enough items. Just now, after [Witch's Broom] broke, I have no "main battle" anomaly at hand, especially lacking means to "clear small fry".

After all, fighting a few Ironskin Guards can't mean I have to gulp down [Immortal in Liquor] and then wear [Hand of Screams] to brawl with them, can it? After this, I have to quickly find another suitable anomaly.

"From now on."

After tying the excited black goat to his waist, Leon picked up the old King from the floor, hanging him on his belt as well.

"I declare war on the Kingdom!"

With Leon's declaration of war, a pungent sulfur smell immediately filled the entire study. Two spiraling black ram horns also appeared above Leon's head, glinting with dark red sparks.

"See, at critical moments, you have to rely on me!"

Amid the black goat's triumphant boasting, Leon, with a goat head on one side of his belt and the old King's head on the other, turned and charged directly at the guards.

After sizing up Leon's "appearance", realizing their "job content", the guards, already under orders, seemed like they'd been given an extra boost of adrenaline. They immediately charged into the study with weapons in hand, shouting chaotically:

"Rebel!"

"Defend the palace!"

From further down the hallway, the Iron Princess's shout also echoed:

"Someone! A rebel is assassinating the King! Quickly notify the guard captain! And call the defense force! Take... damn it! Capture him for me!"

Under the Iron Princess's orders, the Iron Guards in the entire sleeping palace rushed up the stairs, trapping Leon on this floor, charging several times without breaking out.

However, although the black goat's mind was unreliable, its abilities were incredibly dependable. The moment Leon declared war, the effect of the Endless Blood Battle was completely activated.

Surrounded by a hellish aura, with a demonic silhouette behind him, Leon fearlessly stormed into the mob of guards, relying on the double undying nature of the goat head and heart, engaging in close combat with the mass of guards.

Would you really come alone to assassinate the King?

Seemingly infuriated by Leon's "arrogance", a hefty Ironskin Guard raised his ceremonial sword and swung at Leon in anger, shouting:

"Rebel!"

"Indeed, I am!"

Leon casually answered him, slightly tilting his head to take the hit with his shoulder.

Although palace guards might not be suited for the battlefield, their physical fitness is undoubtedly exceptional. Facing a solid iron sword swung down with full force, even with Leon's physique, his shoulder caved, his upper body harshly jolted, nearly toppling over.

But before the Ironskin Guards could celebrate, the demonic silhouette behind Leon shivered slightly, and his caved shoulder eerily returned to normal, even replacing the paint that had been stripped off.

"Hand it over!"

With his arm raising once more, gripping the ceremonial sword's thick blade, Leon yanked it forcefully, pulling the surprised guard, who was almost two heads taller and looked powerless, along with it.

Not letting go?

Seeing the Iron Guard who stubbornly held the sword hilt, Leon, urgently needing a weapon, without hesitation, lifted his leg, and kicked him between the legs!

Strangely enough, the Iron Guard seemed unfazed, still clutching his sword, refusing to let go. The surrounding Iron Soldiers took advantage, brandishing weapons and swinging at Leon.

Oh crap... I underestimated them

After taking two sword strikes and three blows in one second, Leon finally realized. The Queen and the King didn't die from losing their heads, so kicking his buddy shouldn't matter, should it?

Need to change the badge!

After switching out the egg badge... and bringing forth [Pity it's Not], Leon raised his arm to desperately fend off the Ironskin Guards' weapons, while swinging his right leg around to deliver another fierce kick to the hefty guard's weak spot.

"Bonk!"