Chapter 265: The Surprise (Part 1)
Chapter 265: The Surprise (Part 1)
"Don't even think about it. You've already done everything you could to the best of your abilities."
The red-haired Director looked at Lyon's furrowed brows and couldn't help but offer some words of comfort. "On the bright side, even if Aquarius has targeted anomalies in their possession, without sufficient aptitude, they might not withstand the dual execution of the Command List and Deathworld Streetlamp. They could be killed instantly."
Moreover, each Bureau Director has the blessing of their corresponding Star Palace within their jurisdiction, elevating their abilities to a higher level. If Aquarius were to engage in direct combat, having already lost the right to use the Star Palace and suffering heavy injuries, they would be no match for many ordinary Bureau Directors. There's no way they could turn the tables now."
As long as the three Directors free up their hands in half a year, or if any other Director or even a Bureau Chief returns earlier, no matter how many tricks they have up their sleeve, they'll only have a dead end waiting for them!"
Sigh... This is the best we can do for now...
Although he still felt a bit uneasy, Lyon hoped the Purification Bureau would act quickly and capture the Gemini and Aquarius Directors in one go. But since the Directors had made a conservative decision, Lyon, as a small-time Level 3 Accident Handler, could only comply. He added an extra measure of caution in his heart.
...
"Oh, right."
Sensing the heavy atmosphere, the red-haired Director paused for a moment before placing four small boxes on the table and smiling slyly.
"Since you gave me a surprise, I'll return the favor. Guess what's inside these boxes?"
Lyon looked at the boxes and asked with a hint of surprise, "Director, have you already retrieved the Sheep Stomach for me?"
"Tsk..."
Seeing that Lyon had figured out the answer without even guessing, the red-haired Director, who had intended to keep him in suspense, couldn't help but let her expression fall. She waved her hand and pushed the four small boxes towards him, nodding as she spoke.
"Yes, I got the Sheep Stomach back for you. I used your 'Under-the-Bed Ghost Hand' to retrieve two small items, and I also asked Lord Taurus to help adjust this thing to its best condition.
Now, this item doesn't need further nurturing. It's already at the level of an 8-point Lyon Value. Additionally, I've informed the others in the Bureau, and if anyone finds other parts later, we'll try to keep them for you first..."
Ah, so that's where the resources from the Relationship Badge flashed a few days ago went!
Hearing the red-haired Director's words, Lyon couldn't help but feel delighted.
Considering the Sheep Stomach in front of him, he already had three of the seven parts—the horn, heart, and stomach—and the tail was on the female journalist, which he should be able to obtain as well. This made four out of the seven parts.
Black Sheep had boasted that if all the parts of the anomaly were assembled, it would rank within the top 20 to 30 in the Purification Bureau, between numbers 020 and 030.
Although Black Sheep's bragging was later exposed by the Director and Lord Taurus, even with their estimate of Black Sheep's strength being between numbers 100 and 70 or 80, it was still a far cry from the top 20 to 30.
However, once Lyon had gathered all seven parts of the Sheep Stomach, his Devil's Badge would also level up. With the complete Seven Sheep Stomach and an upgraded Devil's Badge to the Aberration level, he might truly have the ability to challenge those top-tier anomalies!
"Thank you, Director!"
Feeling his strength about to surge, Lyon sincerely expressed his gratitude to the red-haired Director. He took the four small boxes from the table and extended his hand to touch each one.
[Name: Unyielding Stomach (Fallen, Greed, Desire)]
[Appearance: Four locked metal boxes, each containing a different part of a ruminant's stomach—the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum. Even without being connected to any other digestive system, these stomachs continue to writhe ceaselessly. If one approaches, they can hear the Devil's murmur, greedily requesting all things of value.]
[Ability: Devil's Stomach, Anomaly Digestion, Desire Guidance]
[Cost: Present it with an unfulfillable desire, or each time it is used, the subsequent eruption of desire will be even stronger.]
【File: A near-god-level large demon's stomach, once severely injured and unconscious, instinctively sought flesh and souls to replenish itself, mistakenly entering a slaughterhouse, and later purchased by a man with the surname Char, becoming its owner.
After obtaining a small fortune through the desire-granting ability of "Insatiable Stomach," the holder quickly realized its danger, locking it in a custom-made metal box and hiding it away. Unless faced with an unsolvable dilemma, they would never make a deal with it again.
With extreme caution and wisdom, the holder ensured their safety but also left the "Insatiable Stomach" unfulfilled, remaining in a state of extreme weakness. Until, to save his daughter, the holder delivered it to the Purification Bureau.】
【Evaluation: This is an extremely unique functional anomaly. Aside from guiding the user to fulfill their greed, it can also digest ingested anomalies, temporarily enhancing the user's Immersion Value, with a maximum increase of 59 points.
Unfortunately, this incredibly powerful effect cannot be used independently. It requires the ability to swallow anomalies, specifically the "Wasteland Tongue," to take effect. Forcibly ingesting anomalies through other means will not reach the "Insatiable Stomach."
Immersion Value: 8 (5.2)
Your Immersion Value has increased.
Current Immersion Value: 5.2】
Damn! Aside from guiding the user to satisfy their desires, it can also ingest anomalies and temporarily boost its Immersion Value? Up to a maximum of 59 points, reaching near-god-level power in one step?!
Upon seeing the true capabilities of the "Insatiable Stomach," Leon couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
This anomaly's effect holds no significance for powerhouses like the Red-Haired Director or the Bull Lord, as their Immersion Values have already surpassed 60 points, rendering the Sheep Stomach's value accumulation unnecessary.
However, for someone like Leon with a mere 5.2 Immersion Value, this anomaly's effect is incredibly powerful! The strength and number of anomalies a user can employ simultaneously are directly linked to their Immersion Value. With only 5 points, Leon struggles to use even the Holy Spirit Pendant with an Immersion Value of 48, let alone the Black Sheep with 8 points. To use multiple anomalies simultaneously, he must reduce his overall "output" limit.
What's more, Leon has learned an incomplete version of the Bull Lord's secret technique, which will undoubtedly produce a plethora of useless anomalies like the Acute Egg. These can be fed to the "Insatiable Stomach," gaining temporary near-god-level power at minimal cost!
As long as Leon finds the "Wasteland Tongue" to gain the ability to swallow anomalies, and combines it with the Bull and Aquarius secret techniques, he will produce countless anomalies, elevating his abilities to new heights!
Perfect!
Leon clutched the small box, his heart filled with anticipation of acquiring temporary near-god-level power and collaborating with the Director. He projected his will into the box.
"Hmm?"
The dormant will within the box immediately awakened upon sensing Leon's intrusion. After gauging Leon's will and judging his soul, the "Insatiable Stomach" expressed its disappointment without hesitation.
'So weak... just the level of an ordinary Tier 3 Incident Handler. Are the people in charge of distributing anomalies at the Purification Bureau blind? Even in my current state, I was once a powerful demon.'
After complaining bitterly, the will of the "Insatiable Stomach" retraced its path along Leon's will, grumbling with little enthusiasm.
'Oh well, it's weak, but at least someone's using it, which is better than being locked up. Let me see what desires... what?!"
(End of Chapter)
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