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Chapter 584: Recruitment and Exposure
Chapter 584: Recruitment and Exposure
"Ahem!"
Clearing his throat loudly, Lyon led the emerald-eyed maiden, who seemed a little dazed, into the office, which was piled high with wine bottles. He then introduced her, saying, "Director, I've brought Miss Felicia."
"Mhm, well done, well done."
Perhaps due to escaping the shadow of being last place, the red-haired director was in an unusually good mood. After nodding at Felicia, she smiled and praised her in a soft voice, "The young lady is quite pretty, and her soul talent is exceptional. She also holds two very powerful special anomalies... Hmm... Are you interested in joining the Virgin Bureau?"
?!
Upon hearing the red-haired director's recruitment offer, Lyon was slightly taken aback, while the emerald-eyed maiden asked in surprise, "Can I become a cleaner too?"
"Why not?"
"But... I'm the last direct descendant of the Corlock Royal Family, and I used to be a member of the Butcher King Guild."
Looking at the smiling red-haired beauty, Felicia hesitated and said, "According to the usual style of the Cleanup Bureau, shouldn't you be protecting me closely and monitoring me, trying to keep me within your sight as much as possible?"
"That's true."
The red-haired director nodded at her words, then took a sip of tea from a wine bottle. With a calm expression, she said, "But as of now, aside from the self-sealed headquarters, as long as you stay by my side, you'll be in the safest place in the entire Cleanup Bureau."
"..."
Wow... You've got me covered...
Felicia was stunned by the powerful confidence exuded by the red-haired director's words, and a hint of admiration appeared in her eyes. Lyon, about to speak but stopping himself, pursed his lips and wore an odd expression, as if he was holding back something uncomfortable.
Strictly speaking, the director's words were not wrong.
Anomalies had all sorts of abilities, and even the powerful Scorpio Director had suffered consecutive setbacks. However, with the Thirty-Two Virtues in her mouth, the red-haired director was practically invincible, with a resilience of 99.8%.
Even if a group of people targeted her with all their might, they would only be able to control her momentarily before she forcibly broke free. In theory, there was no possibility of a "quick solution" for her, and all conspiracies and assassinations would eventually turn into a test of strength.
Considering the unparalleled physical damage of 'Blood-Haired Slaughter,' there were very few who could match her in a test of strength. So, she did have the qualifications to speak so arrogantly.
However, while she was indeed powerful, her behavior was also extremely outrageous.
Not only did she indulge in heavy drinking during work hours, but she also owed a large sum of money to her senior, Emma. On top of that, within a week of starting her job, she was teaching Lyon how to write reports to embezzle funds, which was a batch of troublesome antics.
As for Felicia, due to her soul encoding, her mind was already a bit... dull. If she were to accept the invitation to join the Virgin Bureau and then be subjected to Felicia's chaotic influence...
...
You better behave, kid, and don't ruin my good thing!
Lyon received a warning glance from the red-haired director, hinting for him to quickly drop that odd expression. The red-haired director, maintaining her composure, said, "I've seen the protection procedures at headquarters, and while it's slightly safer than here, it's also a lot more troublesome.
Once they take you under their protection, you'll need to file a report in advance just to take a short walk outside. Even when using the restroom, eight cleaners will stand guard outside, listening for the number of splashes you make."
If you join our Virgin Bureau, you won't have complete freedom, but you'll have relative freedom. As long as you don't leave the Royal City's boundaries, you can do whatever you want without being monitored... What do you think? Are you interested?"
"..."
If I don't leave the Royal City, can I move freely without surveillance?
Upon hearing the Red-Haired Director's promise, Princess Felicia's heart fluttered, and she unconsciously clenched her skirt, her emerald eyes shimmering with anticipation.
Although she had mentally prepared herself for a life of complete loss of freedom and constant surveillance in the days leading up to this, who wouldn't want more freedom?
"I'm interested. I'm very interested!"
After eagerly responding to the Red-Haired Director's offer, the Emerald-Eyed Maiden clenched her tiny fists and cautiously asked,
"But the work of a Purifier seems quite dangerous. Will they really let me stay at the Headquarters?"
"Don't worry, that's not a problem."
The Red-Haired Director waved her hand dismissively and replied confidently,
"Their biggest excuse is safety concerns, but I've already spoken to the Golden Bull Director. Your protective anomaly item will arrive within two weeks at most.
Besides the basic immortality, you'll likely have forced escape, soul protection, and crisis prediction anomalies. Combined with the two pseudo-time anomaly items hidden beneath your wrist, there will be few situations you can't escape from."
Pseudo-time anomaly items?!
Upon hearing the Red-Haired Director's words, Leon's eyebrows rose slightly, and he turned to look at the startled Emerald-Eyed Maiden. On the underside of her wrists, almost touching her palms, were two incredibly tiny, elongated 'ink dots.'
When he squinted to look closely, he realized that the ink dots were actually two miniaturized tattoos, and the tattoos depicted two gem-encrusted scepters, one long and one short.
So that's how it was...
After identifying the tattoos, Leon recalled Prince Andre's gesture of holding the Emerald-Eyed Maiden's hands as he bid her farewell, and he suddenly understood. He couldn't help but click his tongue in realization.
No wonder he had spent three days searching every inch of the Corlock Palace and Research Area One without finding the Hourglass Scepter; it had been 'tattooed' onto Felicia's body.
"Don't worry, no one here will take your things."
The Red-Haired Director smiled at the panicked Emerald-Eyed Maiden.
"Felicia, I have high hopes for your future achievements. With your talents and anomaly items, becoming one of the Twelve Directors might be unlikely, but in two or three decades, becoming a Division Leader in a Bureau is definitely within reach.
If you agree to join our Virgin Bureau, you won't have to worry about the Headquarters' attitude. I'll negotiate on your behalf. All I need is your agreement."
"I'm willing! I'm very willing!"
The Emerald-Eyed Maiden nodded repeatedly, and after stealing a glance at Leon beside her, she whispered,
"If I join the Virgin Bureau and have to form a fixed task squad, can I choose my teammates? Or... can I choose not to be in a fixed squad with someone?"
"..."
(End of Chapter)
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