[Name: Omen of Beating (Observation, Immunity)]

[Appearance: Left cheek of former Prince Joshua of the Kingdom of Lutung]

[Ability: Impact Observation, Facial Immunity]

[Cost: Requires a full-force punch filled with anger to the left cheek to trigger the predictive effect of impact observation]

[File: After failing to compete with former Princess Veronica for the throne and being semi-confined within the Robin's Estate, Prince Joshua, who had a significant psychological shadow, almost completely gave up the idea of competing for the throne, even refusing to participate in the actions planned by the former Queen.

The former Queen of the Kingdom of Lutung was extremely angry about this and slapped his left cheek hard, scolding him as an incompetent coward, already scared out of his wits by that adulterous couple. However, at that moment, Joshua's eyes became unfocused, and he actually foresaw the scene after the action's failure…]

[Evaluation: This is not an ordinary face, but the legendary right cheek that has been caressed with anger by Leon Laine, the Food God from the Clean-up Bureau, the reserve Aquarius Director, the Dream Realm Devourer, the deepest fear of the creatures from the Realm of the Dead, the Conqueror of the Earth's Scions… Yet it still shows no change in expression.

Although it looks ordinary on the surface, if one enters the Realm of the Dead, the Dream Realm, or other secondary planes with this legendary face, the terrible aura left by Leon is enough to make all beings below the True Gods flee…]

[Contamination Value: Same as the "user's" current maximum contamination value]

…

So… this abstract thing, can also be considered an abnormal object I "created"?

After reading the abilities of [Omen of Beating], Leon's cheeks twitched involuntarily, then he looked at Prince Freckles in front of him with a barely maintained serious expression.

"Did this abnormal object awaken when your mom slapped you? Only when someone angrily slaps you hard, can you see if the subsequent actions they take will succeed?"

How does he know?!!!

Even though he had already seen the corresponding scene in the future, when his carefully hidden secret was revealed in one sentence by Leon, Prince Freckles couldn't help but tremble all over and then gritted his teeth:

"You…"

"For the first time, I think you might actually be a talent."

After giving an affirmative evaluation, Leon looked at the freshly minted holder of a time-type abnormal object in front of him. He pondered for a moment and then suggested thoughtfully:

"Joshua, you can definitely forget about the throne. How about doing a cleaner's job?"

"???"

I'm in this mess now, all thanks to you, yet you still have the audacity to recruit me?!

"Don't look at me like that~"

After waving at the wide-eyed Prince Freckles, Leon dragged a chair over, sat down, and smiled:

"Even though I took away your throne, we're not really enemies… Compared to continuing to be semi-confined in this estate, having a whole team follow you even when going out to pee, becoming a cleaner is definitely more free, don't you think?"

How dare you say that to me?!

Hearing Leon mention his situation, the freckles on Joshua's face flushed with anger, and he spat resentfully:

"Tsk! If it weren't for you…"

"If it weren't for me, the old King would die, the Queen would die, Veronica would die, the Royal Capital would fall several times, and the Kingdom would be coveted by the Crolock Kingdom for volcanic energy, and after a failed resistance, be divided by several neighboring countries.

And you, yourself, would hate your own incompetence and live in regret for the rest of your life until you awaken another abnormal object named [Gate of the Otherworld]. Then, at the cost of complete disappearance, you'd become a Lost Soul who's lost self and hometown, only wandering in other times."

"I…"

"You should know better than me whether what I'm saying is true, after all, those things you dreamt of were the painful memories that tormented another you for half a lifetime. In a world without me, those memories would become the future you're about to experience."

After explaining Joshua's original "destiny," Leon looked at the suddenly dejected Prince Freckles, whose shoulders slightly slumped and gently patted him on the shoulder, advising earnestly:

"In any case, I'm really not trying to harm you. After all, you're not really cut out to be a King, not capable, you know? I mean, if we were to score administrative abilities, you'd only be about a 7, and the Kingdom in your hands would eventually perish. Meanwhile, your sister's administrative ability starts at 9…"

"There's not much difference between 7 and 9! If someone assisted me…"

"96."

"…"

So it's actually a 100-point scale, huh!

Feeling choked by Leon's deep breath, Joshua, whose pride was slightly tainted, couldn't help but jump up:

"Get lost! It's all your fault I'm like this now! Even if you beat me black and blue today! Even if you beat me to death right here, I absolutely won't be some cleaner!"

"Alright then…"

Watching the gesturing and swearing Joshua claim a vow of refusal to cooperate, Leon couldn't help but sigh, then turned to Miss Zhuangpo behind him and spread his hands:

"Laila, you saw it. I did attempt to recruit him and even offered decent terms, yet he didn't agree."

"???"

Upon hearing Leon's words, Prince Freckles' expression stiffened slightly, as if detecting something amiss:

"You… what do you mean?"

"I mean, if you'd be willing to be a cleaner, I could get your semi-confinement lifted and then let everyone rely on your abnormal object to predict whether the upcoming tasks would be safe.

But if you refuse to be a cleaner, then we'll go through a bit more hassle, file an extra report before each mission, and specifically come here to slap you, to predict whether future actions would be safe."

So, what's the difference?! Whether I agree or not, you're still going to slap me?!

Lighted by Leon's answer, Prince Freckles' naturally sharp tone escalated abruptly by eight degrees.

"This is coercing a member of the royal family! It violates the agreement between your Clean-up Bureau and the Twelve Royal Families! You'll be sanctioned by the Clean-up Bureau!"

"Desperate times call for desperate measures, Her Majesty the Queen will issue a letter of understanding, and as a Prince, I can sign to express consent."

You damn…!

Shocked by Leon's brazen response, Joshua gritted his teeth and threatened:

"I'll report you! I'll go to the Clean-up Bureau and accuse you!"

"Who would care?"

"Someone will definitely care!"

The exasperated Prince Freckles shouted angrily without choosing his words:

"If that woman in your branch doesn't care, there's still the Director! And that so-called General Director! I don't believe you can cover up everything on your own!"

"Sorry, I might be able to cover things up a bit."

After giving Joshua a kindly look, Leon pointed to himself and smiled as he introduced:

"Here's good news for you, during the days you were under house arrest, I have been promoted to Aquarius Director, and the supervision of personnel and internal inspections of the General Bureau happens to be within my responsibilities… So who do you want to report to? Tell me, and I promise to handle it impartially!"