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Chapter 358: Carnivorous Doe
Chapter 358: Carnivorous Doe
If that's the case... I guess I should be grateful for the favor returned, huh?
Upon hearing the Red-Haired Director's words, Lyon couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
If things were truly as she said, then "Lyon Lane" might have ceased to exist six years ago, and he wouldn't be here today.
So, even though that Leonard was an extreme brat, by disrupting the Descent Ceremony, he was, in theory, a resident of the Capital City and, in a way, Lyon's savior.
Thinking about it this way, Lyon realized he had made a mistake. He should have thanked him first and then taken care of him.
...
"Director."
After silently expressing his gratitude to Leonard in his mind, Lyon hesitated and asked, "Based on your guess, which one of the Dead Realm Sovereigns was trying to descend six years ago?"
"Why do you ask?" The Red-Haired Director narrowed her eyes, her gaze filled with caution. "You're not planning to do the same as this time and take down a Dead Realm Sovereign, are you?"
"How could I possibly..." Lyon sighed in exasperation. "That's a Dead Realm Sovereign who has lived for who knows how many years. I'm just a lowly third-grade Purifier. How could I even entertain such thoughts about such an existence? I'm just asking to satisfy my curiosity."
"I hope that's all it is!" The Red-Haired Director hummed in response, then furrowed her brows and warned, "If it was the Wealth Goddess, then taking her down wouldn't have any consequences. But the Dead Realm Sovereigns are different. Those who bear the title of 'Sovereign of a Realm' are essential to the world's normal functioning.
For example, the 'First Dead' created the No Return Path to guide departed souls back to the world. It was through this achievement that they became one of the Dead Realm Sovereigns.
Among the remaining Sovereigns, the 'Death Crow Matriarch' created the Death Crow Nest to foretell death and the Mortuary Corridor to announce it. The 'Wailing Doll' established the City of Regret and the Wraith Maze, while the 'Faceless One' created the Black and White Bridge and..."
The Red-Haired Director briefly introduced the names and contributions of several Dead Realm Sovereigns, then continued with a cold gaze, "As for the one who attempted to descend six years ago, it should be the Carnivorous Doe among the Dead Realm Sovereigns. The Burial Robe Mirror Lake where Emma stayed, as well as the Corpse Soil Black Forest and the Skeleton Palace that I took you through, were all created by it.
That... that Dead Realm Sovereign is responsible for stripping away the false flesh and garments from the deceased after they understand their own death, allowing their souls to become pure and naked. They have made significant contributions to the return of departed souls to the world.
So, we can't truly eliminate them. Even if they had successfully descended six years ago and caused mass casualties in the Capital City, the Bureau could only drive them back to the Dead Realm and force them into a deep slumber. We can't actually kill them.
Otherwise, the three locations they created would quickly collapse, and before new corresponding rules are formed, a large number of departed souls would be stranded on the No Return Path, unable to return to the world properly, causing chaos in the Dead Realm's operations."
So, Emma's revenge can't be fulfilled? Lyon asked with a hint of reluctance, "What would happen if a large number of souls were stranded?"
"The consequences would be severe." The Red-Haired Director sighed. "The Third Director once led a team to take down a Dead Realm Sovereign, causing the Veiled Spirit Valley, which is responsible for erasing excess wisdom from souls, to collapse. As a result, a vast number of souls became stranded before reaching the City of Regret.
For the next fifteen years, without any large-scale wars, the number of newborn souls in the entire world decreased by almost one-twentieth, and the trend continued downward.
Left with no choice, the Bureau had to station a large number of Purifiers in the Dead Realm to bury those overly wise souls, allowing them to decompose slowly and unconsciously until new rules were formed... That place came to be known as the Sage Graveyard."
"The Third Generation Director's coffin is buried right there."
"..."
That's a stretch... So, you guys really did that?
After hearing about the chaos the Purification Bureau had caused in the past, Leon couldn't help but think that this world was truly a mess, and every seemingly absurd "rule" probably meant a massive accident that had occurred in the past.
"Now you understand why I'm reluctant to tell Emma the truth, right?"
The Red-Haired Director sighed helplessly, "I understand how you feel, but many things in this world are like this. It's destined that there won't be a perfect ending, and for Emma, perhaps this is the best outcome for her right now.
Sigh... Anyway, if you're truly determined to do something with Emma, I won't stop you. But their situations are truly special, and you need to be mentally prepared.
Especially Ellie, I suspect she's the 'Carnivorous Doe' that chose her own descent body. Although the descent ritual was interrupted, once she regains her body, even if that deer can't descend, there's still a chance for it to cause trouble.
These damn guys just won't stop. After taking out one, another one appears. If you're not careful, they'll sneak into the house like rats and wreak havoc. It's so annoying... By the way, I plan to go for a drink after work. Are you coming?"
"Huh?"
Leon, who had been listening intently, was caught off guard by the director's sudden change of topic. After realizing what she was saying, he immediately frowned and shook his head without hesitation.
"No way! I've quit drinking! And Director, you should drink less too! Don't you remember what you promised the Taurus Director?"
"Tsk... That's no fun!"
The director's well-intentioned invitation was met with Leon's firm refusal and a serious reminder. The Red-Haired Director couldn't help but pout, "Then I'll go by myself!
Honestly... I've been squatting there for several days and even fought with the Water Bottle Director. It was tough, right? Can't I relax a little?"
"It's not that you can't relax... But drinking alcohol really causes trouble!"
Leon, who was still concerned about the 'Carnivorous Doe's' plot, couldn't help but remind her, "When you're sober, your abilities are truly impressive, but when you're drunk, your flaws are too obvious. What if someone takes advantage of you when you're passed out..."
"Then the question is, it's true that I'm vulnerable when I'm drunk, but how would they know if I'm drunk or not?"
"?"
The Red-Haired Director, who had already reached the door, turned around and smiled slyly, "Remember, when someone has a weakness that everyone knows about, you've got to be careful."
After giving Leon a meaningful look, and seeing the surprise in his eyes, the Red-Haired Director smiled and said, "A person who is always invincible can't always be on guard. Even with constant caution, there will still be moments of negligence.
But for someone who is invincible when sober and full of flaws when drunk, any opponent who isn't a fool will choose to strike when she's intoxicated... Do you understand what I mean?"
"..."
In that case, you just need to be extra prepared when you're drunk, and you can relax a little at other times? Or... You're not really drunk every time? Are you mostly just fishing for information?
Seeing Leon's slightly widened eyes and his face filled with disbelief, the Red-Haired Director couldn't help but smile triumphantly, blinking her charming fox eyes.
"Learn from me, little Leon~
Although your talent is not bad, when it comes to scheming against your opponents, you're still wet behind the ears~"
(End of Chapter)
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