Chapter 124: The Anomaly
Chapter 124: The Anomaly
"Lyon, you came to see me... Is there something you need?"
"Well, there is something, but it's not exactly a big deal..."
"Just spit it out, no matter how big or small! I've been swamped these past few days, working over ten hours each day, so just get to the point!"
"Er... Alright..."
The chatter among the group of women in the stairwell was already quite loud, and with Lyon's Contamination Value now reaching an impressive 2.6, his physical abilities were far superior to that of an ordinary person. Naturally, he couldn't help but overhear their playful banter.
Initially, he had intended to pretend he hadn't heard anything, but upon noticing the slight redness on the female police officer's ears and her somewhat shy demeanor, Lyon found himself feeling a bit awkward as well.
Unconsciously, he glanced at the officer's shapely long legs, then cleared his throat. Shaking off the vivid descriptions of the women, he took the initiative to express his gratitude.
"Actually, I came here mainly to thank you. If it weren't for you mentioning your father, I'd probably still be locked up underground for a few more days. Oh, and about the hospital bills..."
"Oh, don't worry about that money!"
The usually assertive 'Lawless Gang' member, for once, spoke softly in front of the officer, making her feel incredibly relieved.
She waved her hand and suppressed a smile, biting her lip. "My father hasn't received a salary for the past two years, but he's still a high-ranking official. Our family has some savings, so we don't need to spend extra on accommodation or food. The hospital and medication expenses are nothing to us, so don't worry about it."
"Er... I actually didn't mean to repay you..."
Hearing this, Lyon felt a bit embarrassed and said, "Our Cleanup Bureau has a unique job, often facing dangerous situations. These expenses are fully reimbursable. So... could you change the name on the bill to mine?"
"Sure... I'll do it when I get off work..."
After reluctantly agreeing to Lyon's request, the female officer's toes wriggled in her shoes, and she slightly turned her head away. Her gaze wavered as she whispered, "So... you came to thank me and wanted me to change the bill? Is that all?"
"Of course not!"
Upon hearing her words, Lyon couldn't help but feel a slight joy. He then reached into his pocket, touching the Infected Blood Belt, and spoke solemnly.
"I'd like to meet the prisoner you escorted earlier, without any other onlookers. Do you think you could arrange that for me?"
Huh?
The female officer was taken aback by Lyon's unexpected request. Her expression wavered slightly, and she pouted, nodding. "Well, I can try... The most important case before was the princess assassination. I'm not sure if I can arrange for you to see her alone, but now the top priority has shifted to the Lane Blood Night case.
The princess assassination case has lost some of its urgency compared to before. You might not even need the director's approval... Well, anyway, let's go upstairs, and I'll ask the director..."
Phew... As long as I can see her!
Hearing the female officer's words, Lyon breathed a sigh of relief. Amidst the whispers and gestures of the secret police, he followed her into the stairwell with eager anticipation.
The Infected Blood Belt he had obtained from the female prisoner possessed both Corruption and Healing abilities. When wrapped around a living target, it could steal their health and cause rapid decay. If used correctly, it could also swiftly heal external injuries below the level of amputation.
During my recovery, I thoroughly studied the capabilities of this bandage and discovered that when combined with the Holy Spirit Pendant, which gains power through the trade of flesh and blood, it becomes an anomalous version of a perpetual motion machine!
In the future, if I encounter an anomaly like the Wild Ambition Heart, where thousands of people are controlled to besiege me, I can simultaneously trade flesh and blood to empower the Holy Spirit Pendant while using the Infected Blood Belt to extract the enemy's health to heal myself.
By employing this "fight to sustain the fight" strategy, I can essentially maintain the Holy Spirit Pendant's maximum output until I collapse from excessive pain and fatigue. Acquiring the usage rights to this bandage would undoubtedly provide an immediate boost to my combat abilities!
The only issue is that the true "owner" of this bandage is still alive.
If it were like the items Jerry had, anomalies that have been passed through several hands, can be used directly once obtained. But the Infected Blood Belt is different.
This anomaly was "created" by a female prisoner and her husband, an investigation and interrogation officer, born from their painful lives. As the creators of the Infected Blood Belt, they possess the highest-level authority over it.
Therefore, without the female prisoner's consent, even if I hold this bandage in my hand, I would be unable to use it. I must first gain her approval to truly acquire ownership of this anomaly.
Alternatively, like the director of Red Brick Road Hospital, I could wait for her execution after the princess's assassination, then send her body and the bandage back to the headquarters, awaiting a blacksmith's recreation.
Considering my significant "contribution" to the Lane Blood Night, it's evident that I should directly negotiate with the female prisoner to earn her approval.
After all, even if I don't inform her that I nearly destroyed the entire Lane Family, just telling her that I personally eliminated Bobby Lane would likely soften her attitude and increase the chances of her granting me the usage rights to the anomaly.
Or, I could also subtly hint at the fact that I single-handedly eliminated Bobby Lane, which might further sway her decision.
...
As they climbed the stairs, the female police officer couldn't help but glance back when she didn't hear a word from Lyon, who seemed lost in thought.
This rebel scum... seems a bit distracted? Despite clearing up the misunderstanding and knowing that Lyon hadn't truly joined the rebels, his attitude was far more radical than the average rebel, which is why the nickname stuck.
The female officer's thoughts wandered as the absent-minded rebel scum remained silent, making her feel the gaze on her back grow a little hotter. Even her long legs involuntarily squeezed together, and the stairs felt a bit awkward with someone watching her.
Lyon's gaze turned back to the female officer, whose sudden slowed pace and strangely clenched legs caught his attention. After a moment's consideration, he understood her predicament and cast a sympathetic look at her back.
Sitting in a chair for over ten hours a day... well, that's a pain that can only be understood, not spoken.
(End of Chapter)
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