Chapter 477: Vacation, Vacation
Chapter 477: Vacation, Vacation
Can a wish be granted without leading to a favorable outcome?
After hearing the Director's report about the Wish Compass, Lyon furrowed his brows in contemplation upon hearing the prompt, "Your resistance to this anomaly has significantly increased."
According to the Director's description, using the Wish Compass seemed to require no sacrifice, but every anomaly Lyon had encountered was different. An anomaly with such immense power should demand a substantial price.
Therefore, if using the Wish Compass required no sacrifice, perhaps the "not necessarily good" outcome itself was the price one had to pay.
This thing... feels a bit sinister...
"Oh, right, Director..."
After committing the information about the Wish Compass to memory, Lyon couldn't help but ask:
"You seem so familiar with the Wish Compass. Have you used it before?"
"I... I guess you could say I've used it before..."
The Red-Haired Director paused, then pressed his lips together, offering a brief response:
"When the Serpent Division rebelled, the Bureau was forced to act cautiously. So, we used the Wish Compass once to find a way to quell the rebellion. I was the one who carried out that plan."
"I see..."
Noticing the Red-haired Director's subtly low spirits, Lyon, who had unintentionally stepped on a conversational landmine, quickly changed the subject:
"What about the investigation into the anomaly attack on the Palace? Will the Bureau send an investigator?"
"It's hard to say."
Upon hearing Lyon's question, the Red-haired Director glanced at him and replied:
"The Bureau's investigators assigned to the Kingdom are all at odds with our people. They don't want to take on our cases.
Of the only two willing to come, Camus was confirmed to be an alias for the Aquarius Director, and the female investigator who was scolded twice by the Black Ram is under investigation for her connection to Camus. So, it's unlikely anyone will arrive soon."
"..."
Oh, so that's how it is...
Although Lyon's intention was merely to divert the conversation, he couldn't help but be speechless after hearing the Red-haired Director's response:
"Does that mean my rescue of the Princess will just be brushed aside? The Bureau won't even bother to investigate?"
"As you said, you were just there to save people."
The Red-haired Director smiled and explained:
"If it were like the Ryan Bloodnight incident, with numerous targeted casualties, the Bureau would definitely send investigators to get to the bottom of it. Those investigators wouldn't have a choice.
But in the Palace attack, besides a few dozen injured guards, no one was killed, and the Royal Family was never in danger. So, although it's a significant event, it's not a high-priority investigation for the Bureau."
Upon hearing the Director's analysis, Lyon nodded in agreement.
For the Taldon Kingdom, the Princess's rise to power through a coup was undoubtedly a momentous affair. However, for the Purification Bureau, who sat on the throne was of little consequence. What truly mattered was the bloodline of the Palace Sitters, and since there were no issues with their lineage, there wasn't much for the Bureau to investigate. Lyon suspected that if it weren't a matter concerning the Royal Family, he could have easily filed a report and moved on.
Hmm... This situation is worth remembering. It might come in handy the next time there's a rebellion.
"Lyon."
Just as Lyon was pondering the Purification Bureau's response, the Red-Haired Director suddenly called out to him softly, then spoke up.
"For the next few days, do you want to take a little break?"
"Huh?"
"Didn't you take on the investigation mission to the Corlock Kingdom?"
Seeing Lyon's puzzled expression, the Red-Haired Director reminded him, "Even if you can travel by airship, this external assignment won't be short. You might not be able to return for a while.
Lord Taurus's side also needs a few days of preparation. If we include the negotiations with the Scorpio Division, it might even take a week. So, I was thinking, why don't we use this opportunity to give you a few days off, so you can spend more time with your family."
Indeed...
After hearing the Red-Haired Director's reminder, Lyon finally realized that he hadn't been home much recently, and with an upcoming business trip abroad, he should definitely spend more time with his family.
"Thank you, Director!"
After a grateful glance at the Red-Haired Director, Lyon asked, "So, I'll start my leave tomorrow?"
"Today. Or, right now, if you like."
The Red-Haired Director walked back to her desk and sat down, glancing at the newspaper on the desk. She unconsciously frowned, then, while reading the paper, she muttered without looking up:
"Hmm... Oh, and there's one more thing. Emma's daughter has found her body and can leave Treasure Flower Estate.
Before she went on her assignment yesterday, she asked me to help the child with the enrollment process so she can attend Bridge Academy, to keep your younger brother and sister company. It's not good for her to stay home alone all the time. If you have time these next few days, could you help her with the enrollment?"
Hearing the Red-Haired Director's words, Lyon remembered the shy-eyed, soft-spoken, and always-hatted girl. A smile crept onto his face.
"Sure, I'll take care of it!"
"Indeed, if you handle it, there won't be any issues."
The Red-Haired Director flipped through the Royal Gazette in her hands, skimming the front-page news. She couldn't help but smirk, then sighed with a smile.
"Someone like me, an administrative-level civil servant, there are at least eight of us in the Police Department, and even more in the entire kingdom. It's not an uncommon position. But it's different for His Highness, the Prince Regent. For a small civil servant like me, it's an impossible task, but for His Highness, he'd only need to give the order, and someone would rush to get it done. It's truly enviable."
"Hmm, but compared to the Prince Regent's power and influence, what's more enviable is that he has a good wife, living in harmony and love, making others jealous~"
"..."
What... What's with this sudden tangent?
Lyon furrowed his brows, puzzled by the Red-Haired Director's unexpected change of topic. He asked, "What's going on?"
"Nothing much."
The Red-Haired Director opened the inner pages of the newspaper and started reading. She turned the front page towards Lyon and took a sip of tea, then smiled and said, "Just reading the news and having some thoughts."
Lyon blinked, unsure, and followed the Red-Haired Director's actions, instinctively looking at the newspaper in her hand.
Royal Gazette: "Seo Kingdom's Marriage Proposal Rejected, Princess: My Heart Already Belongs to Another"
"..."
(End of Chapter)
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