Chapter 228: The Reward (Part 1)
Chapter 228: The Reward (Part 1)
Damn, if everyone actually believed your nonsense, I'd have to let the Mind Devourer lick his brain groove! And you were just going to casually apologize?
After being struck by Lyon's "Mirror Image" technique, the lanky man's scalp went numb. Fearing that the Purification Bureau's Director might actually believe Lyon's words, he quickly turned towards the main stage and tried to defend himself.
"Director! He's only telling one side of the story! Whether it's true or not, we'll have to wait for... um... the Director to return."
"The Director's time is up," a Director stepped forward, his face full of helplessness.
"Just as you two started arguing, Old Earth happened to turn to the back of the Sun Halo, and the Director's projection was blocked. If he returns next time... it'll probably be seven or eight years from now."
"..."
Wait, this isn't right. We haven't even decided how to deal with Aquarius, and the Director of the Purification Bureau is already gone? And when he's gone, it'll be for seven or eight years? This is even less reliable than the United Nations!
As he looked at the Director's projection, which had completely disappeared from the main stage, Lyon couldn't hold back any longer.
Our Purification Bureau is truly filled with talents! A Director who only shows up once every eight years, a traitorous Director who wanted to dismantle his own space station, a Deputy Director who was still thinking about internal strife at a critical moment, and a Director who, when not drinking, was more cunning than a monkey, and when drunk, became a monkey himself...
Mother of God! How has this world, supported by such a bunch of fools, lasted so long without being conquered by an Outer God? It's truly unbelievable how they've managed to avoid that fate.
...
"Alright, stop arguing," several Directors communicated silently among themselves, and finally, the Taurus Director stepped forward with a serious expression.
"Lyon, is what you said earlier true? Did Aquarius really mention someone in the Bureau conspiring with him?"
"He did, and he mentioned every name in great detail."
As the Scorpio Director's face turned from surprise to anger, Lyon nodded and then sighed, "But he spoke too quickly. Besides the first few sentences, he spoke hundreds of words in a second, and I couldn't make out what he was saying. However..."
Glancing at the Scorpio Director, who seemed to have relaxed slightly, Lyon raised an eyebrow.
"However, the Truth Scale in his hand solidified his words into weights. By touching the weights, one could know their contents."
The Scorpio Director's expression turned stern at Lyon's words.
"But before those attacks fell, I managed to grab a few weights."
The Scorpio Director's expression tightened again.
"But the weight I grabbed didn't contain the list of traitors."
The Scorpio Director relaxed once more.
"Although I didn't get the list of traitors conspiring with Aquarius, I was lucky enough to get..."
"Alright, you don't need to say more!"
Realizing that Lyon was deliberately toying with him, the lanky man decided to come clean. He gritted his teeth and admitted, "I admit it! Before the interrogation, Aquarius did visit me privately and promised some benefits, but he never mentioned anything about the Watchtower Palace!
At the time, Aquarius only told me that there would be an interrogation after the Year-End Review regarding his private creation of anomalies. He asked me to stand by him during that time, and that was all! I stand by my words!"
"Aquarius visited me too, and the situation was similar to Edward's..."
"Sigh... me too."
"I also met with him, but he only mentioned some minor troubles..."
"And me, but I didn't agree to his request."
Unsure if Lyon actually had the so-called traitor list, a total of over ten Deputy Directors came forward, admitting that they had previously met with Aquarius.
However, they all swore that they had only heard about some minor troubles and knew nothing about Aquarius's plot regarding the Watchtower Palace.
Having achieved his goal, Lyon decided to keep the so-called traitor list to himself and instead asked, "I didn't get the list, but I managed to obtain the cultivation methods for two secret arts. One is the Anomaly Creation Secret Art of the Aquarius Faction, and the other is a suppression technique called Overgod Finger Technique, specifically designed to counter True Gods whose powers have been stripped away. Do I need to hand these over?"
"No need," the Taurus Director sighed, shaking his head in disappointment. "The Bureau has backups of these secret arts. They are incredibly demanding in terms of talent, and possessing the cultivation methods doesn't guarantee mastery.
The Anomaly Creation Secret Art of the Aquarius Faction is well-known for its exclusivity. Only those chosen by the Water Bottle Star Palace can become cultivators of this art. This is true for all twelve secret arts; one must be chosen first to be eligible for cultivation.
As for the Overgod Finger Technique, only the first-generation Aquarius and the current Aquarius have mastered it. No one else has achieved this feat... It's a pity. You obtained the two most valuable things from Aquarius, but they are also the two most useless to you."
Lyon couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. After sealing the two secret arts in his mind, he nodded without saying much. He even used the Elite Performer badge to feign a regretful expression, but his mind was already plotting.
If the opportunity arises, I must find a way to check out that Star Palace. With the Materialist badge that enhances resistance, perhaps I can attempt to learn the Anomaly Creation Secret Art without being chosen.
...
"Olivia."
Unaware of Lyon's scheming, the Taurus Director turned to her after asking Lyon's question. With a kind expression, he inquired, "We owe you a great deal this time. If it weren't for your and Beverley's persistence, Aquarius might have gotten away with it, and even the Watchtower Palace could have been in danger. Tell me, what rewards do you desire?"
"I don't need a reward," the Red-Haired Director replied earnestly. "Compared to your contributions to all of humanity, my efforts are insignificant. This is the least I could do.
Moreover, the Aquarius Director created twelve Anomaly holders, and they've been roaming near the royal capital for years, yet I failed to capture them. This is a serious dereliction of duty, and I don't deserve another reward.
Lyon was the first to discover the clues, and it was his evidence that cornered Aquarius, forcing him to retreat. He is undoubtedly the most deserving of recognition. Beverley and the other deputy directors also worked tirelessly to gather evidence, so please reward them instead."
"Don't decline," the Taurus Director said, shaking his head. "They will receive their rewards, but you initiated this inquiry. If it weren't for your persistence and efforts, I wouldn't have approved the interrogation. The capture of the rogue gang during the operation was also your achievement. You deserve your due."
"In that case..."
Upon hearing the Taurus Director's words, the Red-Haired Director hesitated, her eyes filled with anticipation. "I remember the Wine God's pearl..."
"Anything but that."
"..."
"Don't even think about it. That's truly impossible..."
The Taurus Director sighed as he looked at the expectant Red-Haired Director. "Don't you know your own situation? That pearl can brew any wine in the world. If I gave it to you, your Virgin Division would probably disband on the spot tomorrow!"
(End of Chapter)
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