Chapter 581: The Princess's Concerns
Chapter 581: The Princess's Concerns
"..."
Oh well, what's coming is coming...
After hearing the query from the hunched shadow, the Scorpio Chief couldn't help but bite her cheek, then, under the gaze of a red-haired woman who was clearly delighted, she reluctantly spoke up.
"The person behind me... is Lyon Ryan, a Level-3 Cleaner from the Virgin Bureau sent to assist. It was with his help that this investigation mission could barely be completed."
Lyon Ryan? Isn't he the one who ate the Guardian of the Dead Dog...!
Upon hearing this name that had recently become infamous, the hunched figure's expression froze for a moment, then quickly hid the appreciation on his face, nodding awkwardly.
"No wonder, it's that Eater... a once-in-a-decade genius cleaner. I remember the conspiracy of the Water Bottle Director, it was him who exposed it. The Virgin Bureau led by Lady Olivia is indeed brimming with talent."
"It's just average... he's not that great, ahahaha."
Seeing that the Scorpio Chief had taken the blame for the destruction of the Corlock Kingdom, the delighted red-haired director couldn't help but grin widely. She wished she could immediately pull Lyon into her arms and give him a big kiss.
Her instincts were right; the best way to utilize Lyon was to send him on external missions!
If he was assigned to external tasks, he could rely on his exceptional abilities to smoothly resolve matters, bringing great prestige to both himself and the entire Virgin Bureau. And any trouble he caused during these missions could be passed off, letting others take the blame for him.
Oh my... this was truly a beautiful arrangement!
Alright! You better pull yourself together!
After giving the red-haired director, who was thoroughly amused, a glare, the Bull Director, feeling a headache coming on, spoke again.
"In any case, the Corlock Kingdom is no more, and even its original territory has been burned to ashes. The Gemini Division, which was to be established in Corlock, will have to find a new location. Do you have any recommendations?"
"Can't we rebuild it on the original site?"
The director of the Pisces Division stood up and suggested, "The citizens of the Corlock Kingdom are still alive, and there's a direct descendant of the Corlock Royal Family. Even if the princess doesn't intend to inherit the throne, her husband or future children might have different plans."
"Moreover, the Corlock Kingdom wasn't that large to begin with, and its core territory was only as big as a city. With our support, rebuilding the Corlock Kingdom shouldn't be too difficult, right?"
"The task itself isn't challenging, but the consequences could be troublesome," the Bull Director shook his head. After explaining the three blood oaths of the Butchers' Guild and the current situation of the Corlock Kingdom in more detail, he continued.
"In short, rebuilding the Corlock Kingdom on its original site might trigger the blood oaths again, and even with our support, it will take a significant amount of time, at least seven or eight years, to restore the kingdom to its former scale.
And while we can support the 1.3 million citizens of the Corlock Kingdom, if we continuously sustain them through abnormal means for seven or eight years, it may lead to a massive surge in abnormal incidents.
With the Gemini Division in urgent need of reconstruction, we lack both the manpower and time to deal with these new abnormalities one by one, which will undoubtedly result in numerous casualties. Therefore, this plan is not feasible."
"Then... what if we integrate all the citizens of the Corlock Kingdom into the nearest Mei Yibasi City-State? That way, they won't be considered 'original citizens' of the site, and we won't have to worry about triggering the blood oaths."
"If we simply elevate the state of Mei Yibisi to the Kingdom of Mei Yibisi, it's essentially rebuilding another Corlock Kingdom, and the Gemini Division will have a new home."
"Your Highness of Pisces, I'm afraid this might not be appropriate..."
At this point, to avoid any last-minute interruptions, Lyon had to step forward and speak up, "While the City-State of Mei Yibisi is nearby, it's still just a city-state and not a kingdom. Its population and land are limited, and it's unlikely to support the 1.3 million citizens of the Corlock Kingdom.
Moreover, the only remaining Sixth Princess, Felicia, and the citizens of the Corlock Kingdom have their own ideas about their future. They don't intend to rebuild the kingdom. It would be more suitable for the Gemini Division to choose a different location!"
"Lyon is right. This might not be the best approach."
After Lyon finished speaking, although he wasn't entirely sure what Lyon was after, the red-haired director cleared his throat and immediately stood up to support him, "Let's set aside the City-State of Mei Yibisi for a moment. Regardless of whether the citizens of the Corlock Kingdom are willing to join, the Blood Oath alone is concerning. I think it's best not to rebuild a kingdom with the Corlock citizens as the main body.
As for the new location of the Gemini Division... Why not choose the City-State of Mei Yibisi! Forget about upgrading it to a kingdom. After all, there's no rule stating that a Zodiac Division must be established within a kingdom; setting it up in a large city-state is just as valid."
"That doesn't sound too bad."
The director of the Pisces Division thought for a moment and then nodded slightly in agreement, "The total population of the City-State of Mei Yibisi is about five times that of the Corlock Kingdom. It should have a medium-sized division to handle any potential anomalies in the surrounding area.
The reason a separate division wasn't established in the past was because the City-State of Mei Yibisi is very close to the Gemini Division, and the Corlock Kingdom had a small population, so it was directly managed by the Gemini Division. Now, relocating the new Gemini Division there seems quite reasonable."
"Indeed, this arrangement is the most suitable."
"I second that."
"I have no objections."
"I agree."
"Then it's settled. As for the specific personnel, we can discuss it once the cleaners of the Gemini Division wake up."
After making the decision and finalizing the location of the new Gemini Division, the Taurus Director looked at Lyon, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, and then glanced at the smiling red-haired director. He couldn't help but shake his head in resignation and proceeded to remind them, "Olivia, remember to notify the future Queen about receiving 1.3 million citizens. Make sure there are no more mishaps.
Additionally, the Sixth Princess of the Corlock Kingdom, the only survivor, will be under your protection for the time being. I'll send some life-saving anomalies to you later, and for now, let her stay with you. After some time, when I ascend to the throne and the headquarters unseal themselves, we'll officially transfer her... Let's avoid any further issues."
"Understood! I'll complete the task!"
...
Hmm... The moon is full again?
Veronica, the princess, lifted her head from the mountain of documents on her desk and gazed at the bright moon outside the window. She couldn't help but rub her sore eyes and glance at the calendar on her desk, filled with schedules.
It's been almost a month since Lyon's diplomatic mission. During his absence from the royal capital, her life had returned to a tranquil state, devoid of any excitement. It's quite lonely.
Additionally, she recalled that the previous messenger had mentioned how the people of the Corlock Kingdom had always been arrogant towards foreign envoys, even going as far as cursing directly in the meeting room. She wondered if Lyon would face any mistreatment during his mission to the Corlock Kingdom...
(End of Chapter)
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