I, The Janitor! Chapter 170: Exchange and the Visitor - Novel Cool

Chapter 170: Exchange and the Visitor

Chapter 170: Exchange and the Visitor

"I can't see any issues with you either."

The red-haired Director shook his head, "While I do have some perceptive abilities, my expertise lies in combat. This might involve matters of Mysticism and Curses, and Black Sheep knows far more than I do.

Furthermore, even though Black Sheep is weaker now, he is still a Great Devil with vast knowledge and an extremely long lifespan. In terms of understanding these matters, there are very few people in the entire Purge Bureau who can surpass him.

So, if even he can't detect any problems, then you need not worry about the Bureau. At least, among those I can invite, including the Taurus Director, there's little chance anyone can solve your problem."

"..."

Isn't that hopeless?

After hearing the red-haired Director's words, Lyon's heart sank.

Even with the protection of Emma's Axioms, he could only learn her caution, not her immortality.

If he continued to encounter anomalies at this frequency, no matter how cautious he was, facing the endless stream of anomalies, sooner or later, he would end up in a situation like today.

Just the lead pellet today was extremely dangerous. If the person who shot him with a slingshot from three kilometers away had aimed just a little higher, it wouldn't have been just his shoulder blade that was shattered.

"Are you thinking about the person who injured you with the slingshot?"

Perceiving Lyon's fearful expression, the red-haired Director comforted him, "Don't worry. I've given you some of my hair, and it's extremely sensitive to the scent of death. If you encounter a lethal attack, it will immediately intercept it. Although that person's ability counters yours, there are still ways to avoid it."

"What if it's not an immediate lethal attack, but a poison, curse, or blood-related ability that would kill me slowly?"

Knowing the effects of Slaughter Blood Hair, Lyon pondered for a moment, then added with concern, "Besides, what if they drain the air around me, teleport me to the bottom of the sea or underground, or use an ability that doesn't kill me but causes me to wither away?

And what about those abilities that don't directly harm the body but target the soul, mind, or will? Can't they bypass the protection of Slaughter Blood Hair?"

"Yes..."

In just a moment, Lyon had proposed seven or eight ways to bypass Slaughter Blood Hair, successfully eliminating the 'himself' that had appeared. The red-haired Director was speechless, feeling like he had seen a plus-sized version of Emma.

To be fair, while being cautious is a good thing for a cleaner, little Lyon seemed to have been heavily influenced by Emma...

"Why don't you stay at the Bureau for a while?"

After a moment's thought, the red-haired Director suggested, "The two investigators have already returned. If the investigation goes well, Black Sheep's heart will be sent back in a couple of days. You can go to the Police Department's prison and take up the position of Warden, specifically managing the most heinous death row inmates.

Although it's not as good as Emma's immortality, with the protection of Wild Ambition Heart, as long as you don't encounter extremely extreme abilities, you should be able to pull through."

That's right! The sheep's heart!

After the red-haired Director's reminder, Lyon's spirits lifted, feeling a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak future.

Although he didn't place his heart inside his body like Bobby Lane, with the enhancement of the Golden Emblem, 'I Am the Devil,' using the sheep's heart's death-replacement ability should work, as long as he didn't encounter too extreme a situation.

Oh, and the sheep's stomach!

Remembering another 'sheep organ' anomaly, Lyon, eager to quickly enhance his strength to counter his terrible luck, spoke up, "Director! How's the black sheep's stomach?")

"Can I claim that too?"

The red-haired director paused before replying, "The sheep's stomach... it's not as difficult to obtain as the heart, but it will take a little longer. You'll have to wait a bit."

After some thought, he added, "The sheep's stomach came to us on its own, not as a mission acquisition. But as an abnormality submitted by our department, after the basic inspection, we can prioritize the claim.

According to the Bureau's regulations, you only need to submit an abnormality of a similar level or three lower-level abnormalities to exchange for it."

"Hmm... The sheep's stomach has a Lyon Value of around 8 points. However, since it's part of a complete set of abnormalities, the exchange requirement is much higher. It's estimated to be worth about 10 Lyon Value points. Do you have any other abnormalities you can use for the exchange?"

"I do!"

After taking inventory of his current stock, Lyon tapped the small mirror he carried and commanded the young attendant to throw out the miniature bed that sealed the "Underbed Ghost Hand."

"This item has a Lyon Value of 8.7. Together with the 'Heartbeat Moment' you acquired today, which has a Lyon Value of 2.5, it should be enough for the exchange... Um... Hold on a moment."

Lyon reached for the nape of his neck, hesitating before speaking.

"Director, can I ask a favor?"

"Hmm? What favor?"

"Well... you know those rebels have been targeting me. I'm worried they might go after my family, so I want three strands of hair, one for each of my younger siblings."

Before the red-haired director could respond, Lyon quickly added, "Of course, I know that 'Slaughter Blood Hair' is a powerful abnormality numbered 013, and even a few strands are extremely valuable. Plus, it requires continuous consumption of your power. I wouldn't ask for it without offering something in return."

"If you agree, I'm willing to exchange this 'Underbed Ghost Hand' with a Lyon Value of 8.7 for those three strands of 'Slaughter Blood Hair.' Is that okay?"

After hearing Lyon's proposal, the red-haired director blinked, taken aback by his sincere expression. She furrowed her brows and tapped her fingers on the table, deep in thought. "If I give you my hair in exchange for the Underbed Ghost Hand, what will you use to get my hair? Abnormalities with a Lyon Value close to 10 points aren't easy to find. Are you sure about this exchange?"

"I am."

Lyon nodded earnestly.

"Even if it's difficult to find an abnormality with a Lyon Value of 10 points, you're willing to exchange it for the safety of your family? That's a big decision."

Staring into Lyon's eyes, the red-haired director confirmed his determination. She blinked, feeling a twinge of sourness in her heart. She envied Lyon's siblings, who were on his mind, and she envied Lyon for having someone to care about.

"Alright, I'll take it!"

Swallowing the words 'no need to exchange' that had risen to her lips, the red-haired director took the Underbed Ghost Hand and threw it into the drawer. She glared at Lyon, who was beaming with joy, and initiated a combat invitation filled with malice.

"Care for a drink?"

"Huh?"

"I'm up for a drinking session today. I'll take three, or even thirty if you want!"

(End of Chapter)

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