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Chapter 463: The Dog
Chapter 463: The Dog
Oh, this...
Seeing the female journalist pulling herself out of the dog's mouth and even offering to take her place, Lyon was genuinely touched after being stunned for a moment.
Although he had already known from his soul's perspective that the journalist's moral standards were not low, he was still a little surprised that she would go as far as to sacrifice herself.
"Why are you doing this for me?"
Looking at the journalist desperately holding onto him, Lyon said with a toothache:
"Are we on the same side? You were caught by our Director, and if it weren't for my interrogation, you might not have triggered the Water Bottle Director's backup plan and been sent directly to the Realm of Death... In any case, why are you willing to die for me? Just because you feel indebted to me?"
"Maybe... maybe I do..."
After shouting impulsively, the journalist seemed to hesitate for a moment, but when she thought about how her "indulgence" towards the Water Bottle Director had caused Lyon to suffer "unimaginable agony," her determination returned.
"Lord Angersi!"
Under the somewhat dazed gaze of the Tricephalic Dog Deity, the journalist spoke up again:
"You said I could go back, but now I'm not leaving. Let him go!"
"..."
No, if you're being so righteous, what does that make me?
Seeing the journalist repeatedly offering to feed herself to the dog and preparing to "generously sacrifice herself," Lyon couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed.
It's good to be able to live, but if the price is to "deceive" someone else to die for him, then he might not live in peace for the rest of his life. Just thinking about this incident today would make him want to slap himself!
...
I guess I'm unlucky...
Looking at the journalist desperately holding onto him, Lyon couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
If only she had done more bad deeds. Then, even if he deceived her into dying, he wouldn't have any psychological burden.
However, unfortunately, she wasn't a bad person. Aside from choosing to conceal the matter of the Watchtower Palace out of gratitude for the Aquarius Director's upbringing, she didn't have any major faults. If he were to deceive her like this, he would probably feel guilty for the rest of his life.
Tsk... if you think about it carefully, the karma of the present life comes incredibly fast.
Clearly, he had been trying to stir up her guilt to gather intelligence on the Aquarius Director, but now, with a snap, he had switched sides, and it was his turn to be tormented by his own guilt.
"Forget it, you don't need to replace me."
Lyon tried to pry the journalist's fingers apart, but they wouldn't budge. Feeling like he couldn't get past this hurdle, Lyon could only explain awkwardly:
"Although I have a grudge against the Aquarius Director, I'm not really a victim, and I haven't suffered any pain. All that was just me deceiving you."
You deceived me?!
Hearing Lyon's words, the journalist couldn't help but widen her eyes, and her hand holding Lyon's arm loosened slightly.
But when she thought of Lyon's eyes filled with pain, her determination returned, and she gripped Lyon's arm firmly, shaking her head stubbornly:
"I don't believe you! Over the years, I've seen many people struggling in pain, and their eyes are just like yours. And no one has suffered more than you. This feeling can't be faked!"
"..."
Oh, this... sorry, that was actually just my acting...
Seeing that his explanation didn't convince her, Lyon switched to a more aggressive approach and glared at her, shouting:
"Let go of me!"
"I won't!"
"This is my business! Stay out of it!"
"Willing to take your place is my business too!"
"..."
Damn, this conversation is just plain stupid...
Realizing that the situation was heading towards a cringeworthy, melodramatic scene, Lyon decisively turned his head towards the Tricephalic Dog Deity, ready to put an end to this foolish drama.
"Hurry up!"
"..."
In response to Lyon's stern questioning, the Tricephalic Dog Deity blinked its six eyes, then shook its three heads. Mimicking Lyon's previous tone, it grinned and asked:
"Is it possible that I could eat both of you if you came together?"
"..."
"..."
"Alright, it seems you have no other choice. Then I'll start eating."
As Lyon and the journalist looked on in a dazed state, the Tricephalic Dog Deity, who had been enjoying the spectacle, opened its large mouth, and with both hands, swallowed the two of them in one go, without even chewing.
"Two fools."
After evaluating Lyon and the journalist, the Tricephalic Dog Deity licked its nose, feeling the exceptionally high-quality souls in its stomach. It yawned lazily and, with a satisfied expression, crawled back into its large dog bed by the Gate of the Dead.
Despite the fact that it was customary to take a walk after a meal, especially after consuming two souls, one of which was a genuine Level One Purifier, a substantial feast that warranted a stroll to aid digestion.
But for the Tricephalic Dog Deity, the ultimate bliss was to eat and sleep, and to sleep and eat, and if it meant digesting a little slower, so be it. Moreover, when its stomach was full, it often slept more soundly... Hmm?
It seemed to have caught a whiff of something peculiar. The Tricephalic Dog Deity, which had just been lazily lying around, suddenly perked up its necks, and its six ears stood erect. Its six basketball-sized nostrils swiftly expanded to their maximum size, and it took a deep breath.
The scent was unfamiliar, yet slightly familiar.
Judging by its intensity, it should be a True God-level entity, but it lacked the fervent, stimulating odor of a True God, nor did it have the putrid stench of a Fallen God. If it were a human, it would carry a fleeting scent reminiscent of a Dream Realm creature...
"Sizzle!"
Accompanied by a soft rustling sound like tearing paper, a small paper cutter emerged from the mist outside the Gate of the Dead. It then swiftly pulled downward, tearing open a massive gash.
Immediately after, a young man in a light blue robe stepped through the black and white gash and stood before the Tricephalic Dog Deity, asking with a hint of surprise:
"Angesi? How did you wake up before I even entered?"
"..."
"Oh, you might not recognize me."
Smiling at the perplexed Tricephalic Dog Deity, the Aquarius Director explained gently:
"I've had some issues lately, and I had to change into a new body. Many old friends don't recognize me anymore."
"So, who are you exactly...?"
"I'm Camus... Well, I used to be the former Aquarius Director of the Purification Bureau."
Aquarius? But you're dead!
Upon hearing the blue-robed youth's words, the Tricephalic Dog Deity was startled, and its eyes narrowed with suspicion as it bared its teeth.
"Are you going into the Realm of Death?"
"Yes, I do have some business there."
After surveying the surroundings and noticing two shoe tracks on the ground, the Aquarius Director became curious.
"Did someone else come before me? No wonder you were already awake... Oh, the person who came earlier, did you eat them?"
"Cut the chatter and let's get started!"
The Tricephalic Dog Deity crouched slightly, assuming a pouncing stance, and bared its teeth.
"My duty is to guard the gate. If you want to enter the Realm of Death, you must defeat me first!"
"Mhm, I understand the procedure."
Hearing this, the Aquarius Director smiled and nodded. Then, he crossed his fingers and pressed downward, and with a loud bang, the Tricephalic Dog Deity's massive body was instantly pinned down by an invisible force, leaving it unable to move.
Damn Overgod Crossed Fingers! Damn Aquarius Director!
The Tricephalic Dog Deity, who was already at a disadvantage against the Realm of Death's weakest True God, had no chance to fight back. It could only lie on the ground, grunting, while cursing the Aquarius Director in its mind, hoping he would be eliminated soon. However...
"By the way, Angesi."
Looking at the Tricephalic Dog Deity lying on the ground, the Aquarius Director paused for a moment, but instead of passing by as he had done before, he stood before the deity and said with a hint of embarrassment:
"Every time I want to enter the Realm of Death, I have to fight you, and it's quite troublesome. So, I've decided to solve this problem once and for all."
Hmm?
Upon hearing the Aquarius Director's words, the Tricephalic Dogity was slightly taken aback and then spoke with a bewildered expression:
"My duty is to guard the gate. How do you plan to solve this problem? Do you mean... you can create an anomaly that exempts me from my gatekeeping duties?"
"Sorry, that's not possible."
The Aquarius Director shook his head and said, "Your duty as a gatekeeper is one of the rules of the Realm of Death. Changing that would come at a tremendous cost, and I'd rather use a simpler method... Apologies."
"???"
Amidst the Tricephalic Dogity's bewilderment, the Aquarius Director smiled apologetically. Then, the small paper cutter silently pierced the deity's skull and began stirring inside without restraint.
"I thought about it, and it's more convenient to just kill you."
(End of Chapter)
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