Chapter 579: If I Go on a Mission with Leon Again, I'm a Dog!
Chapter 579: If I Go on a Mission with Leon Again, I'm a Dog!
So, we're just waiting for Leon to return?
After hearing Magpie's retelling, the White Snake behind the mask furrowed her brows slightly, then asked with a hint of confusion, "Did Aquarius tell you how he plans to deal with her specifically?"
"I asked, but he refused to tell me."
Magpie's mask sighed helplessly, "He only told me that the woman from the Virgo Division, despite having almost no weaknesses, has a defensive anomaly that was ultimately created by Aquarius and Taurus together.
As one of the creators of this defensive anomaly, Aquarius might not have left an obvious opening, but there could still be a way to bypass it with some ingenuity."
"..."
According to Aquarius' information, to deal with the red-haired woman, they must first neutralize her defensive anomaly. So, in essence, his words didn't reveal much.
White Snake pondered Aquarius' possible actions but couldn't make heads or tails of it. She furrowed her brows further and continued to question, "Did he mention why he's been keeping an eye on the Virgo Division? His ultimate goal should be to replace the Taurus Director and ascend to the Keepwatch Palace, right? What's the point of focusing on the woman from the Virgo Division?"
"He did mention that."
Magpie thought for a moment before replying, "He means that even if the Twelve Zodiac Bureaus don't intervene, and when Taurus ascends, there will be three directors protecting him. A direct confrontation is out of the question, so we must think of an alternative approach."
"But he still didn't tell you what this 'alternative approach' is, right? We still only know that he's targeting the Virgo Division."
"Hmm..."
"..."
If she couldn't get any more information, it didn't matter. After all, Aquarius wasn't on the same side as them, and his goals were different from the Butcher King Guild. Let him do as he pleases as long as he remains hostile to the Cleanup Bureau.
"Magpie."
Just as White Snake was shaking her head in resignation, the Black Cat, who had been listening in, spoke up, "Earlier, you told us that Aquarius said he had found a way to deal with the Virgo Division and was waiting for Leon to return... What did he mean by that?"
"Huh?"
Magpie paused, slightly taken aback, "Is there something wrong with that statement?"
"No, it's just that there might be something to it."
After Black Cat's question, the White Snake in the main position seemed to understand something. She spoke with a thoughtful gaze, "On the surface, it seems like he's waiting for Leon to return to the royal capital to take revenge on him and the entire Virgo Division. But if we dig deeper, there might be another possibility...
Perhaps Leon himself is a part of Aquarius' plan to deal with the Virgo Division. His plan can only begin once Leon returns to the royal capital!"
...
"Achoo!!!"
After a massive sneeze, Leon, for some reason, felt an itch in his nose. He rubbed his nose and muttered to himself, "Hasn't it been longer than expected? Why hasn't Director Edward woken up yet?"
"Sorry for the wait."
Hearing Leon's complaint, the emerald-eyed girl kneeling beside the Scorpio Director turned her head, apologizing, "The Director's soul is severely damaged and in disarray. It might take a while longer for his soul to regain consciousness."
"Mona's right."
At that moment, another emerald-eyed young man nodded in agreement. He quickly ripened two flowers and took the seeds, offering them to Leon with eagerness.
"If you're feeling bored, you can snack on these sunflower seeds... Don't worry, these black sunflowers are a specialty of our Aurelon Kingdom. They're delicious even when eaten raw."
"Oh, thank you, Senior Ruben."
Surprised that his quiet muttering was overheard, Leon smiled apologetically, accepted the shiny seeds, and explained with a hint of embarrassment, "I'm not blaming Director Edward. It's just that the souls of 1.3 million citizens of the Corrok Kingdom are at stake, and the only way to contact the headquarters is through Director Edward. I'm just a bit anxious, sorry."
"It's okay, I understand."
Ruben's attitude towards Leon was incredibly understanding, considering that Leon had saved him from the Realm of the Dead, retrieved his soul, and with his own strength, protected the machines in Zone 1, and even got him a new body.
Ruben seemed concerned that Leon might get thirsty from eating the seeds, so he used his anomaly to ripen a strange shrub. He plucked the coconut-like fruit, split it open, and offered the juicy flesh to Leon, smiling broadly, "As for the issue of the 1.3 million people, you don't need to worry too much. Before your soul was expelled, with your sixty Leon points as a foundation, we quickly ripened over fifty acres of banana trees and coconut groves. Even if they eat freely, it will last for more than a week.
"And Frankie has already taken people to fish at the harbor. His skills in that area are reliable. Even if Director Edward remains asleep, these 1.3 million people will be safe."
Thanatos: "Frankie is that capable?"
Upon hearing Ruben's assurance, Lyon couldn't help but exclaim:
"He can catch enough fish to feed 130,000 people? Are there that many fish around here?"
"No, no, you misunderstood."
The green-eyed boy waved his hand and explained with a laugh:
"Feeding these people is my responsibility. Frankie needs to take care of getting other essential supplies, like warm clothing, medicine for treating illnesses, and things like tents to shield us from the wind and rain."
"Huh? Can he fish those up too?"
"Besides fish, he can fish up anything."
"..."
Damn, this is something a fisherman could pull off...
"Haha, Frankie's abilities are always so useful in situations like this."
Looking at Lyon, who was somewhat speechless, Ruben laughed and explained:
"In the warehouse of our Aurelon Kingdom, there's a small pond of anomalous objects that belongs to him. With the effect of the Illogical Pond, as long as Lyon's value can sustain the consumption, he can freely take any materials from the kingdom's warehouse."
So that's how it is...
After nodding in understanding, Lyon, filled with curiosity, was about to ask another question when he heard a delighted shout from behind.
"Director! Come quickly! Director Edward has woken up!"
Finally awake!
Upon hearing the female cleaner Mona's shout, Lyon and Ruben, who were chatting idly, brightened up. They quickly pocketed the sunflower seeds they were holding and hurried over.
After the initial daze, the Scorpio Director's eyes immediately regained their sharpness, focusing on the green-eyed girl beside him, who was beaming with joy. He then asked with some hesitation:
"Felicia... Are you Mona? How did you change like this?"
"Yes, yes! I'm Mona!"
Seeing that Director Edward had instantly recognized her, the female cleaner Mona couldn't help but nod excitedly. She then explained:
"Our original bodies were destroyed, and there wasn't time to slowly cultivate new ones. So, we had to use the machine's original parameters and made slight adjustments based on the Corroc Royal Family's appearance, which is why we look different from before."
After explaining the reason for her changed appearance, the female cleaner Mona continued with excitement:
"Director! You're finally awake! After you fell into a coma, many things happened. Even the Butcher's Guild members came over.
Fortunately, thanks to Lord Lyon, he defeated Prince Andre, preserved the Corroc Royal Family, convinced him to betray the Butcher's Guild, and sent him to the Realm of the Dead... In short, our mission was successful!"
Did... the mission succeed?
After hearing Mona's excited announcement, Lyon, who was running over with Ruben, a green-eyed boy, and the Scorpio Director, whose expression was taut, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He then wobbled to his feet.
"Thank you."
After pushing away the female cleaner Mona's supporting hand, the Scorpio Director, whose soul couldn't perfectly control his body yet, looked at Lyon, who was spirited but couldn't hide his fatigue. He spoke with a complex expression:
"This time, I owe you a debt of gratitude. If it weren't for you, not only would this mission have failed, but I fear Mona and I wouldn't have survived either... I owe you one."
"You're too kind."
Lyon smiled at his words.
"I was also a member of this investigation team. There's no debt to speak of. These are things I should do."
"There's no should or shouldn't. You not only completed the mission but also saved our lives. So, this is a debt I owe you!"
After stubbornly replying, the Scorpio Director slowly steadied himself. He then bit his lip and asked solemnly:
"Where is Princess Felicia now? And what about Frankie, Nicole, and Alger? Are they..."
"Don't worry, they're all fine."
Understanding the Scorpio Director's concerns, Lyon spoke up:
"Princess Felicia is comforting the people of the Corroc Kingdom. Nicole and Alger are protecting her to prevent any further issues during this time. As for Frankie, he just went fishing with his team. I estimate they won't return from the harbor until they've fished enough supplies for 130,000 people."
Phew... At least everyone's alive...
When he first heard that everyone was safe, the Scorpio Director's tense expression relaxed, and he heaved a sigh of relief.
(End of Chapter)
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