Chapter 2 Head Nurse, Would You Like to Go for a Walk?
"I understand. I'll let you know if anything happens." Leosley nodded, a warmth in his eyes.
"Okay, I understand." Siegwen smiled. She knew Leosley was a very intelligent person; he understood without much explanation.
Perhaps in Fontaine, except for a very few with ulterior motives, no one disliked Melusin. Although their race's aesthetics differed somewhat from humans, their hearts were much smaller than humans'.
Therefore, many in Fontaine treated Melusin like children.
Leosley was no exception.
To him, Siegwen was family, like a younger sister. Their relationship couldn't be described in words.
Although Siegwen was old enough to be his grandmother.
"Head Nurse, it's your day off today. Would you like to go for a walk?" Leosley looked at the sunlight outside the window and made a suggestion.
Siegwen's ruby-like eyes sparkled, and a smile appeared on her lips. "Great! I was just thinking of going out for a stroll too."
They were both born in Fontaine, but rarely had the time to truly explore the place. Today, they could take this opportunity to experience different scenery.
...
Leosley and Siegwen walked down the street, giving the impression of a father and daughter.
This was mainly because Leosley's style of dress was that of a tough guy, and the scar on his neck added to his fierce look.
If it weren't for his handsome face, most people would mistake him for a ruthless bandit.
As for Siegwen, she wore a blue and white dress, her heart-shaped backpack and silver ribbon complementing each other perfectly. Combined with her lovely face, she made people want to protect her.
"Good morning, Aunt Millie, you look great today."
"Good morning, Siegwen! Your Grace!"
"Good morning, Grandpa Ezio, did you take your medicine?"
"It's Your Grace and Siegwen! Oh, thanks to little Siegwen, the medicine is really effective, even though it's a bit bitter! Would you like to come in for tea?"
"Thank you, Auntie and Grandpa, but we won't go in." Siegwen shook her head and continued strolling along the street.
"Good morning, Mrs. Chris, you seem to be in a very good mood today! Staying happy is part of being healthy."
"Good morning, Miss Fiona! I suggest using warm water when washing your face, as it's less irritating to the skin."
"Good morning, Miss Elizabeth! Your fire-attribute martial soul is harmful to your skin, remember to moisturize well."
On the street, Leosley and Siegwen encountered many acquaintances, and they were all very enthusiastic towards them. Whether young girls or elderly ladies, they all had a great fondness for Leosley and Siegwen.
This is Douluo Continent, where people are far more cunning and calculating than in Teyvat.
Their respect for Leosley and their fondness for Siegwen stems entirely from their personal charm.
Just look at Siegwen; she can practically call everyone on the street by name and even knows their physical condition intimately.
Leosley is similar; he frequently travels to various places to help others solve problems, big or small, anything he can manage.
Furthermore, it's important to understand that "Duke" isn't just the highest honorary title for citizens of Fontainebleau. In the feudal society of Douluo Continent, a Duke is a real noble title, and due to the Soul Master system, a Duke's power is practically second only to the Emperor in the entire empire.
Even the reward Xue Ye gave for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament was only a Viscount.
Leosley, however, holds no noble title in the Heaven Dou Empire.
And if you look back at Leosley's mansion, you'll notice its location...
It wasn't an upscale neighborhood at all; it was surrounded by street vendors. Apart from being a little better than the surrounding area, Leosley's house was no different from everyone else's.
These commoners called Leosley "Duke" simply because of Siegwen, so they just followed suit.
However, their use of "Duke" was far more respectful than calling a real duke.
It was already ten o'clock when she and the Duke emerged, so the streets were sparsely populated, with only a few vendors selling various trinkets.
But no one pointed or commented on Siegwen's completely different features.
Because if you ignored her tail and horns, her appearance wasn't much different from a human child.
At first, there was some surprise,
but remember, this was the Douluo Continent!
When in doubt, a spirit possession.
If it doesn't make sense, a spirit mutation.
A erratic style, unclear spirit skills.
Unfamiliar with color schemes, spirit fusion.
Insufficient spirit skills, self-created to make up for it.
Although Siegwen treated everyone with great kindness, even those who seemed fierce,
her smile always appeared in the patients' field of vision, quickly soothing their inner fear and fatigue, allowing them to calmly accept treatment and recuperation.
Even the nobles of Heaven Dou City couldn't find a single fault with her.
Of course, no one dared to nitpick under Leosley's slightly fierce gaze.
Leosley and Siegwen's little courtyard was almost always open, just to facilitate the patients' comings and goings, which was why it was always bustling outside. Occasionally, pranksters would come to cause trouble,
but they would usually end up getting their teeth broken and being thrown out.
And Leosley wasn't someone to be trifled with either.
Siegwen was so beloved because of her kindness, her approachability, and her irresistibly cute appearance. Leosley,
on the other hand, was so popular because of his eyes—eyes that could see through appearances to the essence of things.
He could see through all falsehoods, see through anyone's facade, and discern a person's true nature at a glance.
But Leosley wouldn't say it, nor would he reveal it.
Beneath his seemingly gentle exterior lay a heart harder than stone.
Because Siegwen was his bottom line
, his inner sanctuary, even in this world. Therefore,
if anyone dared to take advantage of Siegwen's kindness to bully her, even if the other party was a prince of the Empire, Leosley wouldn't even need to lift a finger; the merchants at the gate would beat him half to death and throw him out.
Thus, to repay this "angel's" kindness, the residents of Heaven Dou City spontaneously established an unspoken rule—[Anyone who dares to disrespect Siegwen will be punished more severely than the laws of Heaven Dou].
Anyone who came to see her and had a fierce appearance would be warned by those around them, so they would understand that there was someone here who absolutely could not be offended.
(End of Chapter)