Chapter 266: Surprise (Part 2)
Chapter 266: Surprise (Part 2)
What the hell... What are you trying to do?
Following Lyon's will, I traced back and intruded into his soul, only to witness the Crimson Storm raging within, despite being suppressed deep down. It left the Insatiable Stomach utterly stunned.
How could such a weak soul bear such immense desires? When I wanted to gather the seven highest original sins and become a top-tier demon like the Supreme Four Pillars, my desires weren't even close to this!
What does this human want to achieve? Does he plan to overthrow the incredibly powerful Purification Bureau and rule the entire world?
"Are you surprised?"
As the Insatiable Stomach clung to Lyon's soul, gawking at the boundless desires hidden beneath, a somewhat familiar aura suddenly drew near.
The Wild Ambition Heart, also clinging to Lyon's soul, took a deep breath of the faint arrogance emanating unconsciously from the depths of his soul, and said with a look of intoxication, "It's truly wonderful... Even though I can only observe and not touch, every time I'm allowed to connect with his soul, I have to come and lie here for a while. It's... um... there probably isn't a more extreme arrogance than his."
"Haha, look at you two, so inexperienced."
Just as the two sheep organs were clinging to Lyon's soul, eagerly absorbing the faint traces of his desires, another familiar will approached. It first joined them, eyeing the raging flames beneath the storm with envy. Then, turning its head, it spoke with haughty disdain, "I'm the one who found this person and brought you two back. You two owe your current situation to my exceptional judgment.
Moreover, I'm different from you two. You can only lie here and catch a whiff of what occasionally leaks out unconsciously. But I truly savored his outbursts of anger when he was still weak and helpless."
After flaunting its "achievements" and "seniority," the Black Sheep, representing anger, entered the soul along with the scent. It was the War Diagonal, and it spoke to the other two sheep organs with arrogance, "Now do you understand who should be the leader among us after we recover?
Listen up, from now on, I'm the boss of our little group. If anyone dares to disobey me, I'll ask this kid to throw you out! He listens to me without question... Hey! Are you listening to me?"
The two sheep organs, still holding onto Lyon's soul and savoring the faint traces of his desires, glanced at the Black Sheep and then showed disdainful expressions.
"Haha, I don't believe you can control him with the storm of desires in his heart. You might as well be his dog."
"You...&%￥, get lost!"
"You... you..."
The Black Sheep, who had wanted to show off its seniority to the new sheep organ, was met with cold ridicule and direct insults from the Unyielding Stomach and the Heart of the Black Ram. It became so furious that its insides burned, and it growled, "You two wait and see! I... hmph! Considering that you two are still useful, I'll let you off this time. But if there's a next time, I'll make sure you regret it!"
"Haha, I'm not afraid. Do as you please."
"You...&%￥, get lost!"
"You... Argh! You've infuriated me!"
...
Unaware of the drama unfolding within his soul, Lyon was about to switch to the "I Am the Devil" emblem, forcibly taking control of this organ, when a fawning greeting echoed within.
"I've been wandering this world for many years after being ambushed and severely injured. Unfortunately, I never found a suitable master until today.
Honorable Mr. Lyon, if you don't mind, please allow me to follow you from now on! I will do my utmost to provide you with all the assistance I can. Whatever you ask of me, I will do it! Please, let me stay by your side!"
"..."
Oh... This... Half a liter of phenylacetone, a master yet to be met. If you don't reject me, I will serve you as a foster father, and I will obey your every command.
Hearing the response from Insatiable Stomach, Lyon couldn't help but smirk, despite the outrageous statement. He had gained a huge advantage, but his mouth still twitched uncontrollably.
What the hell was with this otherworldly Lu Bu?... Well, cooperation was better than nothing. After all, if the three sheep stomachs could work together, he might be able to replace the I Am the Devil badge with something else when going on missions, freeing up a slot for another emblem.
Just as Insatiable Stomach was about to use its ability and submit to Lyon's domineering aura, Lyon obtained his eighth anomaly, and a familiar notification sounded in his ear.
[Obtained usable anomaly 'Insatiable Stomach', special emblem 'Materialistic Soul (Crimson)' hidden trait activated.]
[Materialistic Soul (Special - Crimson - Unupgradable): ...]
[Equip Effect: ...]
[Evolution Path: ...]
[Hidden Trait: Emblem Slots +4, Current Slots: 7, Anomalies Required for Next Slot: 16]
The number of anomalies needed to unlock the next slot seemed to have doubled again...
As Lyon gazed at the newly added slot on his emblem panel, a sweet yet bothersome feeling arose in his heart.
With a total of eighteen emblems, including 4 Iron, 3 Bronze, 1 Silver, 1 Gold, and 1 Special, even with temporary replacements, seven slots didn't seem sufficient. He felt he needed to add one or two more.
Aside from the three sheep stomachs, Lyon had five other anomalies: Lazy Witch's Rental Broom, Holy Spirit Pendant, Anna's Photo [If], the Infected Blood Band obtained from the female rebels, and Mirror Dog.
The anomaly Lyon had created by combining the secret arts of the Taurus and Aquarius Directors, the Acute Egg, which increased the sensitivity of the left egg, was likely not included in the count. So, it seemed the method of unlocking more slots by creating anomalies was not feasible.
As for the reason...
The core of Materialistic Soul was the analysis and understanding of the world, and the anomalies Lyon had created did not contribute to this understanding, so they couldn't be used to unlock more slots.
"Knock, knock."
Just as Lyon was pondering the principle behind Materialistic Soul's slot-unlocking ability and considering if he could find a loophole, he heard a knock on the Director's office door. Senior Emma's voice called out from outside the door.
"Director? Are you available now?"
"Yes, come in."
After receiving the red-haired Director's permission, Senior Emma entered, nodded at Lyon, and then reported:
"Headquarters just sent someone over with eleven hundred and eleven bottles of fine wine, saying it's a gift from Bull Lord for Lyon. Can you accept it?"
Eleven hundred and eleven bottles of fine wine?!
At Emma's words, the red-haired Director's body trembled, and she looked at Lyon with eyes full of delight, her fox-like eyes becoming sticky-sweet, almost oozing with honey.
I knew it! So, that's what you and Bull Lord were discussing at headquarters, you were asking for wine! Ahahaha!
You're something else! No wonder you're my favorite drinking buddy. I didn't help you gather the sheep stomachs for nothing! I even went out of my way to ask for favors and personally request it. I didn't expect you to prepare such a big surprise for me!
Ahahaha! Considering our relationship, I should at least get three to five hundred bottles, right?
(End of Chapter)
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