Chapter 498: Meeting
Chapter 498: Meeting
Oops, that just slipped out.
Seeing the Foreign Minister staring at him with a bewildered expression, Lyon couldn't help but cough dryly. He then quickly regained his composure and spoke with renewed indignation:
"In short, your Corlock Kingdom has gone too far! You completely lack the most basic respect for a prince. I now have every reason to suspect that you have no intention of engaging with us at all!"
Really... How can you say such things with a straight face? Having been in the position of Foreign Minister for nearly a decade, this was the first time he had encountered such an outrageous envoy. The stern middle-aged man couldn't help but feel a surge of anger and directly questioned with a roar:
"What exactly do you want!"
"I've already told you, I want to buy something. It would be even better if I could buy the technology as well."
Pointing to the agenda book in the Foreign Minister's hand, Lyon lied with a straight face:
"You mentioned earlier that the security situation in our kingdom isn't great, with bandits roaming around. They even attacked the palace recently, which was incredibly brazen!
To deal with these arrogant bandits, I plan to purchase a few sets of long-distance communication devices. Once we discover their whereabouts, we can immediately mobilize forces to surround and capture them. I also want to equip important places like the docking towers to prevent being caught off guard in the future."
So... he really is here to buy something?
Looking at Lyon, who spoke with such conviction, the Foreign Minister hesitated for a moment. Considering his duties, he had to suppress his anger and patiently replied:
"You should wait a bit longer. I haven't received any purchase requests, and I'm not in charge of technology transfer. I need to consult with the person responsible for this matter to find out how many similar technologies are available and which ones can be transferred."
"Tsk, such poor efficiency!"
After adding this complaint, which made the Foreign Minister's eyelids twitch, Lyon waved his hand impatiently:
"I agree. Go and ask, I'll wait here... Remember to come back quickly, don't keep me waiting for too long!"
"..."
"Is there anything else you need to ask?"
No, but if you can take the items away this time, I'll kneel down and bow to you!
Glaring at Lyon angrily, the Foreign Minister, who was seething with rage, grunted and left without another word, slamming the door shut behind him, his anger evident.
Finally, he's gone.
Once the angry footsteps of the Foreign Minister faded away, Lyon, who had been impatient just moments ago, smiled and He stood up and walked to the Foreign Minister's chair and extended his right hand toward the file cabinet filled with various items, greeting politely:
"I am a Third-Rank Cleanup Agent, Lyon Lane, representing the Virgo Division. I hope the two of you will take care of me."
"..."
In response to Lyon's polite greeting, the file cabinet couldn't help but shudder... or rather, the green plant on top of the cabinet shuddered strangely.
Then, from the top of the plant, a crimson onion-shaped bulb slowly unfurled, revealing two male faces filled with surprise. One tiny male head struggled to emerge from the bulb, looking at Lyon in astonishment:
"How did you know I was here? Did Director Edward tell you about my abilities?"
"Director Edward didn't mention these things."
After inspecting the peculiar plant, Lyon, with a look of surprise, gently shook its tar-like leaves as a form of greeting, and then smiled as he replied:
"But according to the agreement between our directors, we don't need to prearrange a meeting place for this mission. Once I arrived in the Corlock Kingdom, the two of you would contact me actively."
And so, without prior arrangements, the only places I, as an envoy of the kingdom, would definitely appear are the aerodrome where the airships land, the conference hall of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the accommodations arranged by the Corlock Kingdom.
However, the aerodrome is crowded and open, not suitable for secret meetings. And without prior contact, it's hard to determine where the Corlock Kingdom has placed me. The conference hall of the Minister of Foreign Affairs is the most suitable."
Oh, I see...
After hearing Lyon's explanation, the two "Flower Boys" hidden in the greenery exchanged a glance, their expressions revealing a hint of surprise.
Although the Director had mentioned that this Third-Rank Purifier's abilities were incredibly powerful, they hadn't expected to be outsmarted even before formal contact, as he had already "dug" them out. One could say that aside from his exceptional talent in anomalies, his intellect was undoubtedly impressive.
...
It seems my "debut" went well. After gauging the expressions of the two "Flower Boys" and confirming that his display of intelligence had achieved the desired effect, Lyon couldn't help but feel a slight relief.
According to the Director, the Scorpio Division had sent its best this time. Aside from Director Edward leading the team, they also brought along an Elite First-Rank Purifier who was on par with Senior Emma and could fill in for the Director, as well as three highly experienced Second-Rank Purifiers.
Although Lyon's file was quite impressive, its confidentiality level was slightly higher than usual. Therefore, to these veteran Purifiers, he was still a newcomer with only three months of service. To ensure they valued his opinions, it was necessary to showcase his abilities and impress them.
"My esteemed seniors."
After making initial contact with the Scorpio Division and successfully showcasing his muscles, Lyon politely asked:
"I've already sent the Minister of Foreign Affairs away, so we have some time. Could you please tell me if you've made any progress since arriving here?"
"I suppose so..."
The two Purifiers from the Scorpio Division had been somewhat intimidated by this supposedly dangerous and crazy newcomer. But upon seeing Lyon's polite demeanor and hearing his courteous inquiry, their tension eased slightly, and they cautiously replied:
"Among those who came with us is a Second-Rank Purifier named Mona, who has the ability to move freely within this city. Over the past two days, she took the Director and Alger to the original location of the Gemini Division to inspect the situation there."
The original location of the Gemini Division?
Lyon blinked in surprise and asked eagerly:
"What's the situation there? Are the Purifiers and anomalies still present?"
"Many of the stored anomalies are gone, but most of the personnel are still there."
The two "Flower Boys" sighed upon hearing this. The younger-looking middle-aged man among them looked confused and said:
"Mona went to the archives of the Gemini Division and found that there have been six or seven mission records in recent times. Aside from the absence of a Division Director and a few high-ranking Purifiers, the entire Gemini Division is still functioning normally."
(End of Chapter)
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