Chapter 375: A Kick in the Pants!
Chapter 375: A Kick in the Pants!
"What's wrong? Cat got your tongue?"
After testing the effective range of the Truth Tongue, Lyon discovered that with most of its influence blocked, the more truthful his words, the less impact on his tongue. So, Lyon switched to his Performance Master persona and scolded angrily:
"I know, you investigators have a personal grudge against us from the Virgin Bureau. That's why your reports always exaggerate things. But this time, you've gone too far!"
"Such a big incident, and you're trying to frame someone? Don't you realize that if your framing succeeds, what will happen? Do you know how much it will affect me and Senior Emma? Where's your conscience? Did a dog eat it?"
"..."
Hehe, my conscience might indeed be in a dog's belly, but your thick-skinned face, even a dog would have trouble swallowing it!
After trying in vain for a while, the old investigator realized that the Truth Tongue had indeed lost its effect. He took a deep breath, then silently picked up his pen and began recording the reality in his notebook.
The information he had uncovered using the Agenda Watch was undoubtedly the truth about Marquis Golden Falcon's death. Compared to the easily interfered Truth Tongue, the past he had witnessed with his own eyes couldn't be fake. Marquis Golden Falcon must have been the one who killed him!
However, the Agenda Watch itself had an extremely high Leon value, far beyond what an ordinary investigator could handle. There was also a corresponding record within the bureau, stating that the Aquarius Director had created one of the "Time Trio" using the remains of the King of the Remains. It was likely that the "Aquarius Director" had taken it away.
Therefore, if he dared to reveal this item, it would be like announcing to everyone that he had a connection with the Aquarius Director. A simple investigation would directly expose his identity. Compared to the shocking news of him still being alive, the violation of killing a Marquis was insignificant.
To hide the truth from the Purification Bureau, he had already discarded all his "Evil Souls." If even the remaining "Good Souls" were discovered, then he would truly have nothing left.
The young man before him, though full of potential obstacles to his upcoming plans, wasn't worth trading his last breath for...
Not worth it!
...
In less than a second, the old investigator, or rather, half of the Aquarius Director, had weighed the pros and cons. He suppressed the emotions in his heart and asked the questions he had prepared in advance, one by one.
Lyon, maintaining his persona, answered each question, and along with his answers, he slipped in some private comments, full of ambiguous targets and half-truths, completely nullifying the remaining effect of the Truth Tongue.
With both sides "cooperating," this intimidating "interrogation" surprisingly turned out to be exceptionally calm. The old investigator's notebook was filled with a pile of vague responses and Lyon's fervent declarations of loyalty to the Purification Bureau.
"Let's end the questioning for now. We will definitely continue our investigation and come back to you once we have sufficient evidence... There's also another matter we need to address."
After closing the notebook filled with Lyon's declarations of loyalty to the Purification Bureau, which made him feel sick just by glancing at it, the old investigator took out a document and handed it over without expression.
"What's this?"
"This is a dangerous situation the Bureau discovered with the help of the Watchtower Palace, using two time-related anomalous objects."
Lyon's grand and passionate lies made the old investigator feel nauseous. With a dark face, he said:
"Originally, we should have confirmed that you two were colluding with Her Highness Olivia and handed the information directly to her. But since we didn't investigate thoroughly enough, we've wronged you. I don't have the face to see Her Highness Olivia, so please deliver it to her yourself."
The Watchtower Palace?!
Upon hearing the old investigator's words, Lyon and Emma couldn't help but straighten their expressions, solemnly accepting the sealed document.
"Is this information meant only for Her Highness Olivia, or can we view it as well?"
After examining the tightly sealed document, Emma frowned:
"Also, the messages from the Watchtower Palace are usually quite important. Why didn't you contact Her Highness Olivia directly through the Celestial Sphere Mirror? Why use a physical document instead?"
"I'm not sure about that. I'm just running an errand.
After hearing Emma's question, the old investigator shook his head and replied, "As for whether you can see it or not... The headquarters didn't specify, they just instructed me to deliver this message to the Virgin Bureau, so I assume all members of the Virgin Bureau should be able to view it."
All members of the Virgin Bureau can see it? This is probably going to be a large-scale mission that requires the mobilization of all members, given the potential impact!
Upon understanding the significance of this document, Emma dared not slack off. She quickly whispered a few words, grabbed the document, and hurriedly left. Lyon, who had just put on a show of enthusiasm, stood up with a relaxed demeanor and bid farewell, "In that case, I won't see you out. You're free to leave."
"...?"
Lyon, who had barely lifted his buttocks from the sofa and was unwilling even to stand up to see Emma to the door, was the focus of the old investigator's gaze. He couldn't help but laugh, nodding slightly, "Good!
Staring at Lyon's face, the old investigator's expression remained amiable, but with a hint of deep meaning, he finally couldn't resist a strange laugh. "Mr. Lyon, I believe it won't be long before we meet again."
"...?"
What did you mean by that? It sounded like the words of a villainous big boss. Wait...
Although he couldn't pinpoint any issues, Lyon had heard similar phrases like "XXX, we have a long way to go" in his past life. This time, he couldn't help but feel something was amiss.
After observing the other's natural smile and sensing the mysterious aura around him, Lyon hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he couldn't resist asking, "Wait... May I ask your name? Is it Camus?"
"What?"
Upon hearing Lyon's question, the old investigator turned around, somewhat surprised. "Did you, Mr. Lyon, hear my name somewhere?"
"It does sound somewhat familiar... Let me see..."
Lyon leaned forward eagerly, placing his hands on the old investigator's shoulders to prevent him from moving. His eyes lit up with surprise, "So it's you! Aren't you the one who..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Lyon's right leg suddenly lifted, and following the secret martial art passed down by the female police officer, he kicked fiercely towards the old investigator's groin!
Recalling the Director's prediction that there would be trouble within a week, the old man's arrival at the door was highly suspicious.
Moreover, his previous statement had an intense villainous vibe, and the more Lyon pondered it, the more he felt something was amiss. Therefore, it was best to kick him to test the waters, regardless of whether there was an issue or not.
After all, Lyon had the advantage of his immortal body, and the Director's office was not far away. Even if he kicked out a boss, the likelihood of being killed was minimal. This kick was more beneficial than harmful!
...
Why are you kicking me? Did I expose myself? The old investigator's eyes widened as he noticed the flying kick aimed at his groin. Countless chaotic and abnormal thoughts flooded his mind like a tidal wave.
Impossible! My benevolent soul has been separated for nearly seventy years, and I've never had any contact with the Aquarius Director. For over fifty years, I've diligently fulfilled my duties, and my entire resume is spotless and verifiable. How could I possibly be exposed!
But if I haven't been exposed, why did he suddenly attack?
Could it be... because I wrote about his dark past and couldn't resist leaving a harsh word as I left? Did he remember it and sneak attack an old man? Kicking me in the balls?
Unbelievable! This guy is such a beast!
The old investigator glared at Lyon, wishing he could explode the dog in front of him and see what was going on in his mind.
But thinking of his goal, the troublesome immortal body, and the blood-haired princess who might rush over at any moment, just twenty steps away, the old investigator could only grit his teeth and tremble, slightly parting his legs...
"Ahhhhhhhh!"
(End of Chapter)
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