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Chapter 178: Evaluations and Visits
Chapter 178: Evaluations and Visits
When the Red-Haired Superintendent paused, a bad premonition had already formed, but upon hearing the results of his investigation, Lyon's heart skipped a beat, and he felt a chill down his spine.
"Not very optimistic... What does that mean?"
"It means exactly that. Those two investigators gave you extremely low evaluations."
Glancing at the evaluation form in his hand, which was marked as passed but was essentially filled with criticism, and which requested that Lyon, as the district bureau chief, keep a close eye on him, the Red-Haired Superintendent furrowed his brows and summarized, "It's possible that our bureau's past reputation has dragged you down. Although there's no evidence linking you to the Leon Blood Night, they still insist that you're highly suspicious, and at the very least, you've turned a blind eye to Bobby Lane's rampant slaughter.
They also believe that your stable mental state is an act, and that you've been suppressing your true thoughts. Despite your low desire for wealth and power, you have a high affinity for the Demon Series Anomaly, which proves that you have even more dangerous desires and pursuits.
Additionally, Camus, the older investigator, even suggested in the evaluation that your understanding of the world might be somewhat skewed, and that you fundamentally disregard regulations and have a strong dissatisfaction with the current rules.
If given the opportunity to rise to a high position or obtain powerful anomalies, you would definitely not abide by the Purge Bureau's rules and regulations. Instead, you would try to bypass the control of the headquarters and act recklessly according to your own understanding and beliefs..."
"..."
Isn't that old man's insight a bit... eerie?
Listening to the evaluations, which were more like a direct imprint of his thoughts onto the evaluation form, Lyon broke into a cold sweat, realizing for the first time the prowess of the investigators.
How could they have figured out so much from just a brief conversation in the office? Did I... show my hand too obviously?
"But you don't need to worry too much. Although they gave you a low evaluation, they didn't find any concrete evidence."
Seeing Lyon with a furrowed brow and a darkening face, the Red-Haired Superintendent sighed, feeling that he had burdened Lyon, and comforted him, "The bureau values the opinions of investigators, but it also values solid evidence. These can only be categorized as personal opinions of those two investigators.
Until they find solid evidence proving that you indeed harbor ill intentions, this investigation report won't have much impact on you. With my guarantee, applying for anomalies won't be affected, but promotions will become extremely troublesome.
If you don't find a way to change this impression, forget about becoming a district bureau chief. You'll likely be stuck at the level of a Level Three Accident Handler for several years without any chance of further promotion."
So... this evaluation result only affects my "future"?
After hearing the Red-Haired Superintendent's words, Lyon couldn't help but feel slightly relieved. As long as they didn't suspect that Leon Blood Night was my doing, losing my future is no big deal!
Although he didn't care much, Lyon still needed to maintain a proper attitude. After thinking it over, he expressed his "indignation" with a stern face, "Can a few baseless speculations ruin someone's future? Is the bureau just going to let them talk nonsense like that? Isn't there a way to deal with these investigators?"
"If you're asking about a way..." The Red-Haired Superintendent couldn't help but smile, as if remembering something interesting. He continued, "Next time you get into trouble and they come to investigate, do your best to find fault and harass them. It's best if you can directly antagonize them.
"Huh?"
"Most of the people in our bureau do it this way."
The Red-Haired Superintendent spread his hands, "Anyway, those investigators hold a grudge against our bureau. They won't say anything good about us during their normal investigations, so we might as well make enemies with every investigator that comes down. As long as we don't give them any real leverage, the credibility of their investigation results will decrease, and the impact will be minimized."
Oh... So that's how it's done?
After hearing this unique solution, Lyon couldn't help but exclaim, "No wonder... I was wondering why every investigator had a grudge against our bureau..."
"Emma and the others had no choice but to take the initiative and make enemies with the investigators. It's better than being on the observation list every other day and having someone investigate everything we do."
The Red-Haired Superintendent sighed, "I originally thought you wouldn't need to do this, but I didn't expect you to still end up in this mess... Forget it, let's not think about this for now. Hurry home and give your younger siblings their hair. Then, go visit that Joshua Prince in the palace and see if he's really involved in this matter."
"..."
"Why aren't you talking again? I feel like you're very reluctant to meet that prince."
"It's not that I'm reluctant to meet him, but I'm worried he'll be reluctant to meet me..."
Lyon gave an awkward laugh and briefly explained what he had done at the Lane Estate. He then suggested to the speechless Red-Haired Superintendent, "Given Joshua's personality, he probably won't cooperate if I go to ask him. How about this, I'll disguise myself with a mask or something and observe him secretly with Black Sheep. You can send someone else with me."
"Alright..."
Watching the once diligent and reliable Little Leon quickly gravitating towards the troublemakers in the bureau, the Red-Haired Superintendent opened his mouth as if to give some advice, but in the end, he gave up. Rubbing his temples, he pointed outside, "Go find Emma. She's free right now. Let her accompany you."
"Okay!"
...
"Smash!"
A crisp shattering sound rang out as an expensive-looking ceramic vase was thrown violently against the wall. Just like the prince's fragile pride, it shattered into pieces.
"Ahhhh!!!"
Looking at his swollen left cheek in the mirror and the palm print on his face that seemed to be mocking him, Joshua's freckles trembled uncontrollably.
"Bang!"
He kicked the nearby table, causing the intricately carved red pine table to flip over onto the carpet. Recalling yesterday's humiliation of being slapped and spat on in front of hundreds of guests, the spotted prince couldn't help but let out another hysterical roar.
"Ah! I'll kill him! I'll kill him!"
"Damn you, Duke of Lionheart! Damn you, Leon Lane!"
"I'll kill you! I'll tear you to pieces!"
As if venting his anger verbally wasn't enough, the spotted prince picked up a nearby chair and, with all his might, smashed it towards the door. The door burst open, revealing a trembling maid in the corridor, and behind her, a man and a woman exchanging glances.
What did you do yesterday? Why does he hate you so much?
Reading the curiosity in Emma's gaze, Lyon, who was wearing a mask and a cloak, returned an awkward smile.
Yesterday... I proposed to his sister. He's probably acting like this because he's a sister-complex?
(End of Chapter)
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