Chapter 383: Purpose and Reason
Chapter 383: Purpose and Reason
Is Camus half of the Aquarius Director?
The red-haired commissioner hesitated slightly at this suggestion, still feeling that the answer was a bit far-fetched. However, trusting Lyon, she continued to think along these lines.
Indeed, according to the records of the past use of the Directive List, if the scope is not specifically emphasized, it can only target a single individual.
So, if the two souls that the Aquarius Director split off had significant differences between them and the split occurred many years before the Directive List came into effect, it is indeed possible that they could have evaded the effects of the list.
But souls are not like flesh and blood; once they are gone, they are gone. Minor damage can be self-healed, but such a drastic split would make it almost impossible to restore the soul.
Having witnessed the strongest part of the 'Evil Soul' enter the depths of the Deathworld, the remaining Aquarius Director, even if he retained a True Deity-level position, would still suffer a significant drop in power.
Based on logical reasoning, his remaining Lyon value is estimated to be only in the early 30s, at most, not reaching 40. The Lyon value of a typical Level 1 Purifier is between 30 and 50 points, so the current Aquarius Director is considered weak even among them.
As for her own strength, the red-haired commissioner is among the top-ranked in the Zodiac Bureau. With the activation of the Constellation Empowerment, her Lyon value can even briefly surpass 70 points, almost doubling his.
This vast difference cannot be bridged by minor means, especially since she also possesses the support of the 'Blood-Haired Killer' with the code 013. Where does Aquarius find the confidence to cause trouble right under her nose?
...
"Lyon, I feel like something is off here," the red-haired commissioner said, frowning after pondering for a while. "He paid a significant price with half of his soul to narrowly escape the Bureau's punishment. Logically, he should lay low for a while.
But not only did he not hide, he also dared to come to the Dream Capital City to gather Dream Street Lanterns, even after encountering you. He made no attempt to conceal his intentions, boldly declaring that he would take action within three days. This behavior is puzzling."
After taking a sip of cold tea, the red-haired commissioner unconsciously tapped her fingertips on the table, her brows furrowed as she continued, "In three days, the Soul Annihilation Abyss will completely overlap with reality. By stating this, he has essentially revealed his exact plan. But given his current state, he is no match for me. Where does he find the audacity to provoke me?"
"Additionally, from what I know of Aquarius, he is a highly goal-oriented individual. Yet, there seems to be nothing in the Dream Capital City or our Bureau that is worth his attention. The most valuable Twelve Ant Nests are inaccessible to him, and my 'Blood-Haired Killer' is beyond his reach. So, what is it that he desires?"
What could Aquarius possibly want...
After listening to the red-haired commissioner's analysis, Lyon's brows furrowed as well.
If the Aquarius Director's greatest ambition is to replace the Taurus Director and enter the Watchtower Palace, that path has been almost entirely blocked.
The six anomalous items required to usurp the 'Ascender' identity are still in the possession of Lyon and his associates. He cannot gather them; the Taurus Director, his target, is currently in self-isolation at the headquarters, denying Aquarius any opportunity for contact.
Even if Aquarius somehow managed to gather items of similar effect and infiltrate the sealed headquarters, he would still be no match for the three directors. It's likely that he would be dealt with as soon as he entered.
If he wanted to fulfill that grand obsession, he should first find a way to restore his strength, at least reaching the level of a small bureau chief... Wait! Restore his strength?
Lyon seemed to grasp a faintly discernible thread, and after a moment's contemplation, he hesitantly offered a suggestion:
"Commissioner, I think we should change our perspective. Instead of pondering what Aquarius is planning to do in the capital, let's first consider what he needs most right now."
What does Aquarius need the most? Upon hearing Lyon's words, the crimson-haired commissioner's gaze momentarily froze.
Indeed, regardless of what the Aquarius Director ultimately desires, what he needs most right now is to make up for the loss of a large portion of his soul, which has caused his strength to plummet.
Only by restoring his strength to a level comparable to the Taurus Director can he possibly take over the Watchtower Palace by seizing the latter's body.
Speaking of healing his soul's injuries and returning him to his peak... the Abyss of Fallen Souls! The Nightmare King!!!
With Lyon's reminder, the crimson-haired commissioner suddenly realized the most crucial point and couldn't help but gasp.
Soul injuries caused by soul loss are usually unsolvable, but just as the rules of the Deathworld do not acknowledge the flesh, the rules of the Dream Realm similarly do not recognize the existence of souls.
The foundation of the Dream Realm is based on memory and fantasy. As long as one's memory is intact and their cognitive abilities are normal, even if the Aquarius Director's soul is fragmented, the Dream Realm will still acknowledge him as a "complete" person.
If the Nightmare King successfully descends and is willing to lend a hand, he can permanently swap a portion of the dream with reality!
At that time, they only need to create a "complete" Aquarius Director in the Dream Realm and let the real Aquarius Director fall asleep. Then, with the help of the Nightmare King, they can permanently swap the two!
Thus, the soul-injured Aquarius Director will become a false "nightmare" in the Dream Realm, while the complete Aquarius Director in the dream will awaken in the true reality!
As for the Nightmare King, why would he help the Aquarius Director... That document, which claimed to be from the Watchtower Palace, marked the locations of thirty-five bases of the Black Cult of Nightmares, and was meant to stop the Abyss of Fallen Souls and the descent of the Nightmare King. But it was personally delivered by the Aquarius Director himself!
...
It's too late...
The crimson-haired commissioner took a deep breath and leaned back in her chair, her head slightly lowered as she sighed.
"No wonder Aquarius isn't afraid of me knowing he's alive. From the time Emma and the others found out until now, almost two days have passed. It's too late..."
Too late for what? Hearing the commissioner's sigh, Lyon was momentarily taken aback and quickly asked what had happened.
The commissioner rubbed her temples and succinctly explained:
"If I'm not mistaken, the Aquarius Director is likely collaborating with the Nightmare King. That document he sent earlier is probably problematic. The markings on it are likely not the locations of the Black Cult's bases, and the descent of the Nightmare King is probably inevitable."
(End of Chapter)
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