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Chapter 355: A Gift
Chapter 355: A Gift
Seeing the red-haired Director tightly hugging Lyon in the office, as if trying to merge into his body, the expression on her face froze, and she felt as if her whole being was in disarray.
To prevent the damn Water Bottle Director from encroaching on the Watchtower Palace, I had no choice but to descend to the Realm of the Dead on my birthday, squatting by the filthy Yellow Springs River for several days. Every day, besides checking the dead who passed through the path of no return, I watched the nearby crocodiles baring their teeth.
As a result, I worked hard to protect the world, enduring overtime in the underworld, and you two actually started something in the office?
Do you... don't your consciences hurt?
"Director? You've returned at just the right moment!"
Seeing the sudden intrusion of the red-haired Director, Lyon's heart couldn't help but leap with joy.
The night raid on the Emerald Feather Estate seemed to be going smoothly without any flaws, and there was nothing that could raise suspicions about him. However, there was one loose end—the existence of the Desire Invader.
If the Director honestly registered the anomaly and reported the Desire Invader's ability truthfully, the investigator assigned to this case would only need to read the capital's newspapers. Knowing that Leonard had nightmares before his death, it would be easy to suspect the Desire Invader, who possessed this ability.
Fortunately, the Desire Invader had just been created, and it was crafted by the third-generation Director who resided in the Realm of the Dead. There were no other records of it before, and even Director Emma wasn't clear about its specific abilities. Currently, only the Director and Lyon knew about it, which left room for maneuver.
As long as the Director was willing to cooperate and either conceal the existence of the Desire Invader or report a false ability, this last doubt would cease to exist, and Director Emma and Lyon would truly be safe.
As for whether the Director would help cover it up...
...
'You two bastards!'
Being dragged by Lyon, they were pulled into the 'Soul Private Chat'. After listening to Lyon's account of the events of the past two days, the red-haired Director glared at Lyon and said, 'You really are... I arranged for you to accompany Emma on the path of no return so that you could persuade her to endure for a few more years! Not to help her take revenge!
With Emma's strength, if she had just waited a few more years, she could have become a Deputy Director. After that, even if she wanted to take revenge, I wouldn't have stopped her! But now? If you're discovered...'
'It won't happen.'
Lyon shook his head earnestly, 'Before I took action, I had already considered the consequences. I just conducted some checks to ensure nothing was amiss. Now, the only flaw is the existence of the Desire Invader, so...'
'So I still have to help you cover it up and even submit a fake report, right?'
The red-haired Director glared, 'You're dragging me into this too? At the very least, this is considered aiding and abetting, you know? If I don't report you to Lord Taurus, who trusts me so much, it would be...'
'So, Olivia, will you report us?'
'...'
I'll report nothing!
On one side is a dead scumbag, and on the other is a good friend seeking revenge for a woman, and a capable subordinate who took action out of righteous indignation. Do I have a choice? Could I possibly report the two of you to be buried with him?
Moreover, no matter what the investigator says, this case will undoubtedly be classified as a "mystery" involving anomalies. Although the number of deaths is not as high as the Ryan County incident, the bizarre nature of the deaths has caused an uproar in the city, with a profoundly negative impact. It will definitely be noted during the year-end review.
It's just...
Did the last review just end a few days ago? Is this a direct black mark right after that? Is there any hope for this year?
After glaring at Lyon and his companion with lingering resentment, the red-haired Director couldn't help but snort in anger and then slammed the door in frustration!
"Write your own report! Damn it! I must have owed you in my past life!"
Hearing the red-haired Director's words, Lyon finally felt completely at ease. He couldn't help but turn to look at Emma, who was gazing at him, and the two shared a smile.
'Leon...'
As Emma looked at the man before her, with whom she felt a deep connection, she was about to say something when she was interrupted by the sudden entrance of the red-haired director. Feeling her ears heat up, she averted her gaze and lowered her head slightly, trying to be tactful.
"I've thought about it, and I... Ellie, she needs..."
"Oh, right, I forgot to mention this earlier!"
At that moment, the red-haired director pushed the door open again and announced with a hint of malice in her eyes:
"The Water Bearer Director is dead!"
"Really?"
Lyon's attention was once again captured by the red-haired director. His eyes lit up with surprise as he asked:
"Director, are you sure?"
"Yes, I saw it with my own eyes. I even had a little fight with him and cursed him a couple of times under the light of the Dead Realm Streetlamp."
The red-haired director glanced at her friend, who was now biting her lip, slightly annoyed. She smiled and explained:
"Just as we guessed before, the Water Bearer Director did leave a backup plan. Not long after he entered the Dead Realm, his soul, which was enveloped by the Dead Realm Streetlamp, started to expand rapidly. Most of it squeezed out of the streetlamp's range, leaving less than a tenth of it still restrained."
"And then?"
"Then I took action."
The red-haired director, who had just stormed out in anger, now smiled as she twirled her bright red hair. She continued her story:
"The part of his soul that spilled out of the streetlamp's range was cut to pieces by me. It was so shredded that it couldn't be put back together. As for the soul still within the Dead Realm Streetlamp, it kept running along the No-Return Path towards the depths of the Dead Realm.
If his soul had remained intact, he might have been able to struggle free once the power of the Dead Realm Streetlamp weakened. But with only a tenth of his soul remaining, he'll likely be sent straight to the end of the Dead Realm and drop off the Cliff of Finality. He's done for!"
"Oh, and this is for you."
At this point, the red-haired director seemed to remember something. She raised her hand and tossed over a pair of strangely shaped, semi-transparent gloves.
"This is..."
"It's made from the Water Bearer Director's fingers. To be precise, the material is soul fragments from his finger portions."
"Huh?"
"It's a bit disgusting, but as long as it works, that's all that matters."
Noticing Lyon's shocked expression, the red-haired director smirked and said:
"Remember the secret art of Overwhelming Divine Fork, which specifically suppresses the True God's Body? The Water Bearer Director had mastered this secret art to its limits, causing even parts of his soul to undergo corresponding changes.
And as you mentioned before, no matter how hard you try, you can't harm the flesh of the Wealth Goddess. So when I was cutting up the Water Bearer Director's soul, I intentionally kept the finger portions. I had a pair of gloves made from them by the Third Generation Director.
If the Wealth Goddess realizes something is amiss and secretly comes after you, just wear these gloves. They'll temporarily suppress the divine nature of her flesh. Even if you can't finish her off, you'll at least be able to cause her some pain.
Well... I was thinking that if you could convince Emma on my behalf, I'd give these to you as a thank-you gift. But now... Humph! Consider this a temporary loan for your protection! After dealing with the Wealth Goddess, remember to return them to me!"
Oh...
Lyon couldn't help but feel touched as he looked at the incredibly valuable "souvenir" the director had brought for him. He expressed his gratitude:
"Thank you, Director... When we left the Third Generation Director earlier, he was already so furious. To get him to agree to deal with the Special Anomaly, Director, you..."
"It's not a big deal."
The red-haired director waved her hand and smiled.
"The Third Generation Director was quite angry at first and refused to cooperate. But after I asked him a question, he became very understanding.
"What did you ask him?"
"Hehe, I said to him, 'You don't want others to know that Lyon's forging secrets were taught by you, do you?'"
(End of Chapter)
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