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Chapter 476: The Wish Wheel
Chapter 476: The Wish Wheel
Do you want Lyon to use the Wish Wheel once?
After hearing the request from the Red-Haired Director, the Taurus Director's expression froze slightly, and a hint of hesitation appeared on her face.
Noticing the change in the Taurus Director's arms and legs) and the slight lift of Lyon's eyebrows, he couldn't help but feel a bit curious about the Wish Wheel.
If Aquarius was the female reporter's father, then the Taurus Director was like the mother of their own director. She cared for the director deeply, and considering their relationship, even if it was an extremely precious anomaly, the Taurus Director would agree without a second thought.
But now, the director wasn't even asking for something for himself; he just wanted to borrow the Wish Wheel for a while. The Taurus Director hesitated, which meant this Wish Wheel must be extraordinary!
...
"Olivia."
As Lyon watched with curiosity, the Taurus Director hesitated for a moment, but instead of agreeing directly, she asked, "If I convince the Archer Director to lend us the Wish Wheel, how do you plan to use it?"
"Of course, we'll only make the most basic wish!"
Seeing the Taurus Director's somewhat softened attitude, the Red-Haired Director's heart couldn't help but feel a little pleased. He patted his chest and assured her, "Lyon needs a suitable anomaly, so I plan to let him spin the Material Wheel once to find him a fitting anomaly. As for the higher-level Life Wheel and Fate Wheel, we promise not to touch them!"
Just the basic Material Wheel? After hearing the Red-Haired Director's assurance, the Taurus Director's tension eased slightly, but after glancing at Lyon, she still had some misgivings. "But you... I'm sorry, what I'm about to say might not sound nice. You both have regrets in your hearts. If we hand over the Wish Wheel entirely, I'm afraid with your willpower, you might not be able to resist using it."
"You're underestimating me!" The Red-Haired Director argued, slightly unconvinced. "Lyon's will might be weak, but I'm the director of the Zodiac Division. After so many years, what haven't I experienced? Even a True God specializing in souls couldn't shake my will. My will is steadfast!"
"..."
Forget it! A True God might not shake your will, but a bottle of fine wine might!
Looking at the Red-Haired Director's determined expression, the Taurus Director's lips twitched. She couldn't help but glance at the director's lips and then sneak a peek at Lyon.
Noticing the Taurus Director's gaze, Lyon's heart skipped a beat, understanding that she was reminded of the director's birthday when he tried to bypass her word-binding ability with his tongue... err... when he ended up with a mouthful of chili oil. He could only return a slightly embarrassed smile.
"Never mind..."
Remembering Lyon's penchant for being tipsy and causing trouble, the Taurus Director, who had been slightly tempted, immediately squashed the idea of trusting them. "The Wish Wheel is out of the question. The implications of this item are too significant, and the division is busy right now. If you two cause any trouble, no one will be there to clean up your mess.
As for Lyon's anomaly, I haven't discussed the investigation of the Corlock Kingdom with the Archer Director yet. It might take some time to finalize things. You can wait, and I'll see if there's a suitable anomaly... That's all. I have other matters to attend to!"
Perhaps worried that the Red-Haired Director would persist, the Taurus Director, after refusing her request, didn't wait for her protest. She directly turned off the Celestial Mirror, abruptly cutting off communication.
Unfortunately... They were so close to convincing her!
Disappointed that their persistence didn't work, the Red-Haired Director sighed. Before Lyon could ask, she immediately explained, "The Wish Wheel I wanted to borrow for you is Anomaly 00, one of the division's most important trump cards... Well... Simply put, it's like a universal wishing machine, capable of fulfilling almost any wish of the user."
"A wish-granting machine? The Purification Bureau actually has something like this?"
At the mention of this, Lyon couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued.
"Director, can the Wish Wheel really grant any wish?"
"It can grant 'almost' any wish."
After correcting Lyon's statement, the Red-Haired Director explained, "Strictly speaking, the Wish Wheel doesn't directly fulfill all your wishes. Instead, once you express your desire, it will 'tell' you exactly how to achieve it."
"In theory, no matter how outrageous the wish, as long as there's the slightest possibility of it coming true, you can find out how to make it happen by spinning the Wish Wheel and following its guidance, ensuring success."
Lyon was impressed, "So, it's like a natural 'Omniscient' entity, always providing the right answers?"
"Not exactly."
The Red-Haired Director shook her head, "If you seek a compatible Anomaly, simply hold that thought and spin the outer Material Wheel to locate it. If you wish to become a king of a nation, spin the Life Wheel to inquire about the path to royalty.
In essence, the wishes you make and the questions you ask must be specific and within the scope of its seventeen wheels; otherwise, the Wish Wheel won't respond."
"That's still incredible!" Lyon exclaimed.
"Just the fact that it always provides the right answers is more powerful than anything else... By the way, Director, if it's so powerful, why doesn't the Bureau utilize it more? Why keep it sealed away?"
"When I first learned of the Wish Wheel's existence, I asked Lord Taurus about it." The Red-Haired Director furrowed her brows, recalling the memory.
"Lord Taurus told me that its 'correctness' is relative. Even if you follow its guidance, it doesn't guarantee the best outcome. Over-reliance on it isn't advisable."
"?" Lyon was puzzled.
The Red-Haired Director organized her thoughts, then hesitantly explained, "Imagine the early days of the Purification Bureau, when it was constantly harassed by Outer Gods. If you asked the Wish Wheel how to protect humanity, it would guide you to build the Watchtower.
With the Watchtower, True God-level entities would be blocked from the mortal realm, ensuring human safety. But as a trade-off, the Bureau's overall strength would gradually decline.
During its peak, the twelve directors, even without the Star Palace's boost, possessed the power of Pillar Deities. They could make Outer Gods tremble and flee at the mere mention of the Purification Bureau.
However, with the Watchtower's protection, the likelihood of Anomaly encounters plummeted, and battles with Outer Gods became far less intense. The new generation faced an overly peaceful situation, causing their strength to improve at an extremely slow rate.
When the older generation eventually retired, if the successors lacked even a single Pillar Deity-level member, or had only a handful of True God-level members, and the Watchtower showed any weakness, a Pillar Deity-level being could descend upon the mortal realm, leading to humanity's destruction."
Lyon, deep in thought with a furrowed brow, remained silent. The Red-Haired Director couldn't help but sigh, "The Wish Wheel's answers fulfill your wish to protect humanity. However, humans who could have thrived might face extinction due to your protection in the future.
While the Wish Wheel is always correct, and your wishes will undoubtedly come true, the outcome might not be what you desire. That's why it has been sealed away."
(End of Chapter)
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