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Chapter 188: Three Missions
Chapter 188: Three Missions
"...Huh?"
"You want me to infiltrate the Rogue Gang as an undercover agent? Are you kidding me?"
Upon hearing the proposal from the red-haired Inspector, Leon's initial reaction was disbelief. Even if he disregarded his identity as the Lion Heart Duke, he had already made his presence known to the Rogues.
First, there was the Bandage Girl from the Ryan family, then the Copycat man who infiltrated the Secret Investigation Bureau, and finally, the disheveled old man at the Assault Ceremony who caused everyone's hearts to race.
In total, there were already three Anomaly holders within the Rogue Gang who had fallen into his hands. The reason he had asked for those three "Protective Hairs" from the Inspector was to protect his family from potential retaliation by the Rogues.
Even without mentioning deep-seated grudges, this relationship could be considered irreconcilable. Yet, now she was asking him to join the Rogues as an undercover agent? This was truly...
Well... it might not be impossible.
After glancing at the "Assumption" on the table, Leon pondered for a moment and realized that this task might not be as far-fetched as it sounded.
Now that he possessed the "Wild Ambition Heart," his safety was essentially guaranteed. With the intelligence provided by Amy, he only needed to locate the Rogue Gang's settlement and use "Assumption" to impersonate them. He could then attempt to make contact with the Anomaly holders within the gang and try to capture them all at once.
Considering the Rogues' unclear relationship with the Water Bottle Director, this move would not only eliminate the threat from the Rogues but also ensure the safety of his family, help the Princess regain her lost identity, reduce the Water Bottle Director's helpers, and potentially thwart his possible conspiracy.
A five-in-one solution!
After weighing the risks and benefits of the infiltration mission, Leon readily agreed.
"I'll take it on!"
"Excellent!"
The red-haired Inspector nodded in satisfaction and said, "Leon, the interrogation of the Water Bottle Director will officially begin in five or six days, but we can slightly advance the initiation time by a couple of days, say, in about two or three days.
Once I and the Taurus Chamberlain launch the interrogation, the Water Bottle Director will immediately rush back to the headquarters to prepare for the internal interrogation. From the time he is drawn away until the interrogation concludes, we estimate there will be around two weeks.
During this period, I can roughly determine his whereabouts and ensure he doesn't appear at the Rogue Gang's settlement. With your 'Wild Ambition Heart' protection, your safety will be maximized.
So, from two days from now until two weeks later, this will be the specific timeframe for your infiltration mission. If the interrogation is successful, we can extend it, but if it fails, you must leave immediately. As for the mission objectives..."
At this point, the red-haired Inspector paused for a moment, then gently tapped the tabletop with her fingertips.
"The primary objective is to locate the grandmother and granddaughter who may possess memory-erasing abilities. You need to prioritize finding them to help Princess Veronica regain her identity as soon as possible. The secondary goal is to make contact with the other Anomaly holders, ascertain their abilities, and confirm their locations.
Before the interrogation of the Water Bottle Director commences, I will remain at the bureau. If I participate in the interrogation, then Emma will stay behind to oversee matters. Once you've determined the locations and abilities of those individuals, you can send the little dog that Jerry gave you back to deliver the message, and then bring me or Emma to capture them."
"Understood, I've noted that."
"I'm not finished yet."
The red-haired Inspector shook her head and continued, "Aside from these two tasks, you have a hidden mission. I want you to confirm if there is another Joshua Prince among the Rogues.
"What?" After seeing Lyon's surprised expression, the red-haired director didn't explain right away but instead asked, "Do you remember the nightmare that Joshua Prince had when you and Emma visited the prince?"
The one that 'predicted the future'? Lyon recalled and nodded, then asked with a puzzled look, "Of course I remember... is there a problem with that dream?"
"A big problem," the director said, pouring tea into an empty bottle and taking a swig. "Joshua Prince's nightmare should be the curse of the Nightmare King on the royal family. The Nightmare King believes that compared to the false horror scenes of ordinary nightmares, the deepest regrets buried in one's heart are the most painful for a person.
So the curse of the Nightmare King has always been to make people recall their most painful past, rather than those empty, false nightmares. This is where the conflict with Joshua Prince's dream content arises."
"So... you suspect there are two Joshua Princes?"
"Yes." The director spread his hands and said helplessly, "I know it sounds absurd, but combined with Emma's retelling of the nightmare, the only answer I can think of is that there is another Joshua Prince who has experienced that painful future and has returned to what is now his past.
As Joshua Prince grows older, his intelligence matures, his concepts and personality become fixed, and his soul begins to align with this future prince. So when the future prince endures the curse of the Nightmare King, as his counterpart, he unfortunately 'shares' this nightmare."
"..."
It seemed to make sense. After considering the director's idea, Lyon found that there weren't any major flaws. He was somewhat convinced.
"So, you think the Joshua Prince who came back from the future might be hiding among the rogue gang?"
"I'm not sure, but based on what the gang has done in the past, there's at least an eighty percent chance... After all, the future Joshua Prince, filled with obsession, didn't just return to the present to take a look, did he?"
"That makes sense."
"If it makes sense, then go and prepare!" The director took out a small notebook from his drawer, wrote a few sentences, and then handed it to Lyon, saying seriously, "Take this to the Police Department and find the first assistant to the Minister of Public Security. He will appoint you as the warden of the death row. With this identity, you can activate the 'Wild Ambition Heart's' ability to die in someone's place.
Additionally, your intelligence is completely transparent to the Water Bottle Director. He might inform the gang members, so it's best not to use anomalies like the 'Magical Broom' or the 'Holy Spirit Pendant' that are registered with the Bureau. Otherwise, your identity might be exposed.
But to make contact with the gang members who possess anomalies, it's better if you show some special abilities... Hmm... Do you have any other anomalies or abilities that aren't registered with the Bureau?"
Anomalies or abilities that aren't registered? "I do have an ability..."
Lyon hesitated for a moment after taking the notebook and putting it away. He then looked at the golden 'King of Traveling Thrush' on the badge panel and said uncertainly, "If the conditions are right, I think I can force others to bow to me."
(End of Chapter)
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