Chapter 453: Don't Ask, It's All Part of Aquarius' Plot
Chapter 453: Don't Ask, It's All Part of Aquarius' Plot
Critic's Report: "Outrageous! Mass Abduction of Senators Suspected, Serious Dereliction of Duty by the Police Department!"
Daily Herald: "Palace Under Attack! His Majesty Startled, Takes Sick Leave. Princess to Succeed the Throne Early."
Royal Mail: "Lionheart Duke's Loyal Rescue, Praised by His Majesty: The Nation's Pillar, My Wise Son-in-Law."
Corner Alley Gazette: "Two Major Cases in the Military and Political Sphere Approved, Top Brass of the Kingdom to Undergo Major Shake-up."
The Sun Daily: "Exclusive Interview: Chancellor—I Blinked and the Throne was Gone. Ka-Boom!"
The Sun Daily: "Correction: Coup Rumors are False. Former Chancellor: I was Jealous for a Moment, Will Publicly Apologize Soon."
"..."
After reading through the headlines that had accumulated during his few days in the Dream Realm, the Red-Haired Director couldn't help but suspiciously open his desk drawer to check the calendar inside.
Wow... Was I really gone for just a week? Not a month? How could so much happen in such a short time? "Lyon!"
After slamming his desk, the Red-Haired Director narrowed his eyes and shouted, "You need to explain what happened these past few days."
"Er..."
Feeling that the Director was genuinely angry, Lyon at the desk hesitated for a moment, then tentatively replied, "Well... these past few days should be considered a good thing, right?
Director, an unknown organization took advantage of your absence to launch a surprise attack on the palace, intending to slaughter the royal family. This is a serious provocation towards you, our Virgin Bureau, and even the entire Cleaning Bureau!
But I, on behalf of our Virgin Bureau, arrived just in time. After a bitter battle, we not only protected the royal family but also did so without a single casualty. The royal family even wrote a letter of gratitude to the headquarters. Isn't that great?"
"Don't try to fool me with that."
Amused by Lyon's response, the Red-Haired Director lowered his voice and gritted his teeth, "You might be able to fool headquarters, but not me!
The remaining Anomaly holders in the rebel faction, who are they taking orders from? You, you bastard, must have first led them to kidnap the senators and then stormed the palace to help the Princess usurp the throne!
As for that unknown organization, either you discovered their plot but didn't report it, or you didn't know they existed and just happened to run into them when you took action. Am I right?"
"..."
Wow, and you say you can't read minds?
"Ahem, Director, you've really got the wrong idea."
Seeing the anger in his boss's eyes, Lyon couldn't help but blink and then vehemently deny it, "They're the rebels, and if I wanted them to accompany me on a risky venture, they'd definitely negotiate. The condition they proposed was to help kidnap the senators, you can ask them, that's what they really asked for.
At the time, the bureau was short-staffed, and the situation was urgent. On one hand, the palace was under attack, and the royal family was in immediate danger. On the other hand, it was just a matter of kidnapping a few senators. I didn't have a choice, did I?"
"Then how did you know the royal family would be in danger?"
"My ability is to forcibly obtain intelligence, extracted from those affected by my ability."
"What about your raid on the palace?"
"I had no choice. That thing's ability is to control those of lower status in the kingdom, only the rebels could resist her control."
"What about the Anomaly that released the ability?"
"The other party silenced it."
"What about the remains?"
"Just ashes left, I've got them in a can, the bureau can take them anytime."
"What about the Princess and the old King?"
"The father-daughter bond is strong, they get along very well. The investigators can ask, the old King genuinely wants to abdicate."
"..."
Wow, you're ruthless.
After asking all the possible doubts and finding them all blocked, the Red-Haired Director couldn't help but roll his eyes and then sigh, "Fine, I'll take it that I misunderstood you! When the bureau's investigators come down, remember to say the same thing. Otherwise, if you get caught, don't come looking for me to bail you out!"
"Okay~"
"And!"
Seeing Lyon slightly relieved after finishing his statement, the Red-Haired Director frowned and reminded him, "Remember, don't let this happen again! This time, you were just lucky to encounter that Anomaly. What if you hadn't?
"If I can't handle it, I'll come back for help immediately, or I'll look for the items you left behind. I have two layers of immortality, so I should be able to keep my life. As for if I didn't encounter that anomaly this time..."
Lyon understood that his words might deceive the headquarters, but they certainly wouldn't fool the Director. After some thought, he decided to be honest.
"Then I won't take action. The rebels who kidnapped the senator and attacked the royal family have nothing to do with me, a third-class cleaner. And we don't need to worry about them being punished afterwards."
"You've thought this through." The Red-Haired Director hummed in slight dissatisfaction.
"What if I report this to the higher-ups, or someone at the headquarters takes it seriously? Even if I try to stop it, they might still conduct a special investigation on those rebels, especially the anomaly holders. What will you do then?"
"That's Aquarius' conspiracy!"
Lyon had already prepared his excuse before taking action, and upon hearing the Director's question, he replied without hesitation.
"I didn't give them the anomalies; it was all Aquarius' doing. This can't be blamed on me. And a few days ago, Aquarius invaded Joshua's dream, but I managed to drive him out. This has been reported as well.
Connecting these two incidents, we have every reason to believe that Aquarius, after regaining his power, has become even more ruthless. He even dared to target the royal family!
But you, Director, were one step ahead. You had me infiltrate the rebels, gaining the trust of many members and guiding them onto the right path. This has brought many talents to the Bureau.
As for the sudden attack on the palace, it was merely a ploy to lure Aquarius out, so the Bureau could eliminate this great threat. Unfortunately, Aquarius is a cunning old fox and didn't take the bait."
"..."
Damn, this guy's a genius! Even if the headquarters went crazy and forcibly lifted the headquarters' lockdown, bringing out the time-reversing anomaly, they might not be able to pin the crime on you.
After all, with your skills, no amount of evidence would be enough. Only the worms in your stomach know your true intentions and the reasons behind your actions.
"By the way, Director."
Lyon couldn't help but continue as he saw the Red-Haired Director deep in thought.
"Not only did we anticipate the enemy this time, but we also foiled Aquarius' plot once again, uncovered a sinister organization with nefarious intentions, thoroughly eliminated a near-divine anomaly, protected the safety of the royal family, unusual. And we even recruited many talents for the Bureau.
So, no matter how we look at it, we must strongly request for merit from the Bureau!"
(End of Chapter)
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