https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-461-Understanding-and-Misunderstanding/12971789/
Chapter 460: Tyrant King Council
Chapter 460: Tyrant King Council
"Umm..."
As if sensing some disturbance, the young man in a water-blue robe sitting at the table glanced down at his left hand.
On the base of his left index finger, a gold ring with a red tongue pattern etched on it was quietly cracking along the tip of the tongue, and then it snapped in half with a crisp sound.
Nicole...
Gazing at the broken ring that had fallen onto the table, the Aquarius Director fell silent as he looked at the name engraved inside the ring, and a hint of nostalgia flashed through his eyes.
He recalled finding Nicole unconscious in a privateer ship of the Seao Kingdom. She was just a young girl, not even as tall as the ship's railing, and he had brought her back to the bureau because she resembled his daughter when she was young. It had been almost twenty years since then.
Hmm... Although he had lived for over a hundred years, he had been sold to traffickers when he was very young, and his other relatives either had little contact with him or had died early. If he were to count, the person who had been by his side the longest was actually Nicole, whom he had adopted on a whim. Their bond was exceptionally deep.
Unfortunately, this rare bond seemed to be coming to an end today.
With a sigh of emotion, the Aquarius Director collected the broken ring pieces from the table and then looked up at the other shadows sitting at the table. With a smile, he said, "Sorry, I just had a minor issue... Where were we?"
"We were still discussing the previous topic."
Across the long table, which was made from the bones of some unknown creature and had a distinct 'evil antagonist' style, a woman wearing a black cat-faced mask and a pointed hat on her head spoke up, "You mentioned that the Crimson-Haired Princess would be heading to the Dream Realm soon, and with the 'Executioner' and 'Dice Emperor' occupied, they won't be able to return in a short time. The Virgin Branch is virtually defenseless, which is why we agreed to activate 'Number Three' ahead of schedule.
But as you can see, 'Number Three,' in which we invested a lot of resources, couldn't even last an hour before being taken down by the Virgin Branch... What do you have to say about this?"
"I have nothing to say."
Smiling at the woman across from him, the Aquarius Director, wearing a fox mask, looked around and then kindly reminded them, "I understand that everyone is disappointed that this operation failed, but please don't forget that my intelligence was accurate. All the elite members of the Virgin Branch were indeed lured away.
Although I created the opportunity for this operation and provided the information about the Virgin Branch's vulnerability, when someone suggested activating Number Three, I was the first to vote against it."
"One opposing vote doesn't prove anything."
As soon as the Aquarius Director finished speaking, another shadow with a crow mask and a somewhat elusive figure spoke up, "The intelligence you provided was enough for most of us to make the decision to act. Whether your vote was for or against, it wouldn't have affected the outcome of the vote."
"So... you still suspect me?"
After glancing at the shadow wearing the crow mask, the Aquarius Director said with a hint of helplessness, "Although my goals aren't entirely aligned with yours, and I have no interest in the slaughter of the thirteen royal families, I have been working diligently since joining the Tyrant King Council.
Including the Corlock Kingdom, I have created four excellent opportunities over the years and helped you control two of the thirteen royal families. So, if we're talking about 'performance,' it seems I should be the top?"
"You have indeed done a lot, and we acknowledge that." After hearing the words of the Aquarius Director, the woman wearing the black cat mask spoke up.
"But to avoid alerting the Purification Bureau prematurely, we didn't completely eliminate the corresponding royalty. There's still a chance for the Bureau to intervene, and this time, the operation failed in an illogical manner. So, there's still a possibility that you might betray us."
"Since you put it that way, I have no choice."
Upon hearing this, the Aquarius Director sighed and said helplessly, "What you're trying to do is something that the vast majority of people in this world don't want to happen. It's equivalent to going against the World Will. And naturally, those who go against the World Will will be abandoned by it. It's only normal to suffer some random misfortune out of the blue.
If you ask me, the reason for your operation's failure is simply bad luck. If you can't even accept this situation and must find a traitor within our ranks, then consider me that traitor!"
"We're not insisting on finding a traitor; this matter is indeed suspicious."
After the Aquarius Director finished speaking, the crow mask's shadow spoke again, its tone slightly unfriendly. "You should know that although 'Number Three' doesn't seem impressive, it was made after we hunted down a Demon God. Countless lives were lost to capture it, and my injuries haven't fully healed yet.
According to 'Number Three's' final status, all those below the Divine Rank, as long as their status is lower, cannot disobey its orders. Yet, in the absence of the Virgin Branch, it was actually defeated by a mere Tier Three Purifier alone.
I ask you, if you were in that situation, could you accept such an absurd result?"
"Why can't I accept it?" The Aquarius Director smiled and then pointed at himself, speaking calmly. "My plan, which I've been preparing for almost ninety years, was also exposed by that Tier Three Purifier you mentioned. As for the lives lost... haha, after he exposed me, I was targeted by the Purification Bureau, and I lost more than half of my life!
If it weren't for me taking the risk of permanent enslavement by opening my soul to the King of Nightmares, my soul injuries would still be unhealed. All of this is thanks to that 'mere' Tier Three Purifier you mentioned. So, I've already accepted more absurd outcomes than this, not just once."
"..."
"You should know that when you lose, you must admit it!"
Imitating the crow mask's tone, the Aquarius Director emphasized and then raised his eyebrows, tapping the table with his knuckles. "When I voted against it, I already gave my reasons. Although the Virgin Branch is empty, that Tier Three Purifier is very strange. If he doesn't leave the Capital City, your plan might not succeed. I suggested you deal with him first before taking action.
At that time, I was already doing my best to warn you, but what did you say? Hmm?"
The Aquarius Director paused here and then raised his voice slightly, exaggerating as he repeated, "It's just a Tier Three Purifier; there's no need to pay attention to him!"
"Our resources are precious, and we have no obligation to help you take revenge for such a trivial personal grudge."
"You were overly cautious. A Tier Three Purifier is like an insect before a True Divine Rank like 'Number Three'."
"..."
Looking at the silent shadow masks around the long table, the Aquarius Director asked with a pleasant expression, "Well? Is there anyone else who thinks I was being overly cautious?"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
