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Chapter 587: The Proper Use of Leon
Chapter 587: The Proper Use of Leon
Damn… It seemed that the mass exodus of Virgin Bureau cleaners had left the bureau on the brink of collapse, and the spreading of her 'infamy' had truly left the director feeling stifled.
Looking at the red-haired director before him, her eyes narrowed as she still harbored resentment, Leon pondered for a moment before nodding in agreement.
It wasn't the allure of the five Golden Wheels as a reward, but rather, since joining the Virgin Bureau, the director had genuinely treated him well.
Money when he needed it, people when he needed them, and anomalies when he requested them. She often invited him for drinks after work, rushed to his aid when he was in danger, and even took the initiative to help when he was under pressure from above. She unconditionally cleaned up his messes... One could say she was the epitome of loyalty.
With such a good leader, even if she was in the wrong, he should at least protect her a little. Moreover, this time, she was in the right. If he didn't help her vent her frustration, he would be somewhat ungrateful.
"Alright, I'll take on this bounty and ensure the director gets a good venting."
After promising to help the red-haired director blow off some steam, Leon spoke up, "Then I'll wait at home. Just call me when the promotion exam begins, Director."
"Mhm~"
The red-haired director nodded with pleasure, took a sip of the thick tea from the bottle, and then suddenly remembered something. She asked, "By the way, how's your relationship with Felicia? Why don't you let her move into the Happiness Apartments too?"
"My relationship with her... is passable, I guess."
Recalling Felicia's words and actions, all of which conveyed her reluctance to team up with him, Leon couldn't help but click his tongue inwardly. Then, slightly annoyed, he said, "The Happiness Apartments aren't mine to manage. If she wants to move in, that's fine. But I don't mind her moving in, whereas she probably wouldn't want to be my neighbor."
Sigh~ Little Leon, though powerful, was still a bit young.
After seeing Leon's slightly awkward expression, the red-haired director shook her head and smiled. "Felicia is the last bloodline of the Corlock Kingdom. The level of protection she receives is the highest. Before she marries and has children, the Grand Director will use the Sundial Disc and Lunaris Mirror to lock onto her position, monitoring her status around the clock.
If she were to stay with our bureau, even with me, a Zodiac Director, her place of residence would still be under constant surveillance, always on guard against enemies like the Butcher King Guild. You understand what I mean, right?"
???
I understand... Oh! I get it!
Leon and the red-haired director exchanged glances, and after a moment's thought, his expression brightened slightly.
If Felicia moved into the Happiness Apartments, his younger siblings could benefit from the Cleaning Bureau's security!
Including the Water Bottle Director's situation, he had already thwarted the Butcher King Guild's plans three times. This essentially meant he had made a mortal enemy of them, and who knew if they would seek revenge or come after his 'weakness'?
Felicia, as the 'last of Corlock', would undoubtedly receive the highest level of protection. If Anna and the others, who lived in the same apartments, could piggyback on the Cleaning Bureau's round-the-clock security, then he would truly have nothing to worry about.
Hmm... If he thought about it, Felicia wouldn't be allowed to leave the Royal City. Even with the talent of a cleaner, the tasks she could undertake were limited. Yet, the director was putting in so much effort to keep her, could it be that...
...
"I understand, thank you, Director!"
"No need for thanks. Just help me out with a few small tasks when you have the time."
Smiling at Leon, who was filled with gratitude, the red-haired director opened her drawer.
"These are the application forms of the Aberrant Object holders from the Chaos Party. During your business trip this past month, the Bureau has already dispatched investigators to look into each of their situations. As their recommender for joining the Virgin Bureau, you need to sign off on their applications."
"Alright!"
"And here's another one."
After handing the pen to Leon, the Red-Haired Director rummaged through her drawer and took out several more forms, passing them to him.
"These are the Aberrant Object holders investigated by Jerry, as well as the list of applicants who wish to join our Virgin Bureau this year. They have the potential to become Cleaners. I need you to help me review them and see if they are suitable to join our division."
Seeing Leon's serious expression as he accepted the forms, the Red-Haired Director spoke with a hint of apology:
"Leon, you just got back from your business trip to Corlock. Normally, I should give you an extended vacation to rest properly. I shouldn't be asking you to do these things."
"But after the Soul Descent Abyss incident, the kingdom was forcibly contaminated by the Nightmare King, and the number of Aberrant incidents has almost tripled. The Bureau is genuinely short-staffed these days. Moreover, that stupid sheep's ability to observe souls is actually suitable for this kind of work, so I'm troubling you again."
"It's no trouble."
Shaking his head, Leon said, "Just because I'm on vacation doesn't mean I won't go out. After sending Melanie and the others to school each day, I can spare some time to meet these people. It won't take long..."
"By the way, Director, if we're truly short-staffed and things get overwhelming, I can come back to help. I'll be taking the assessment soon anyway, so I can just delay my vacation and take it later."
No way! That's not the same!
Upon hearing Leon's sincere offer to give up his vacation and return early to help, the Red-Haired Director's chest tightened slightly, as if someone had squeezed her heart.
Please enjoy your vacation and don't come back to work early!
With your bad luck and that abnormal ability to attract disasters, if you were to return to work, even Class One Incidents would likely escalate to Class Three or Four. We'd have to deal with a couple of Holy Spirits to settle things.
Your true purpose is to accompany the divisions ranked higher than ours, dealing with... cough... managing Aberrant incidents that occur in other territories. These small tasks that anyone could easily handle should be left to the Bureau's newcomers!
"No, no, you enjoy your vacation and just assess the people on the list."
After firmly rejecting Leon's offer, the Red-Haired Director quickly took a sip of tea to calm herself. She then explained without changing her expression:
"As you know, the Nightmare King was defeated shortly after his arrival, so while the pollution this time is widespread, the severity is generally shallow. The recent Aberrant incidents are all small-scale and low-risk."
"What the Bureau needs right now is not just you, but a large number of Class Three Cleaners who can investigate and handle low-risk incidents across the kingdom. If you investigate the people on the list and select a few qualified ones as 'Probationary Workers', it will be a great help to us."
"I'll check them out as soon as possible."
Not noticing the Red-Haired Director's thoughts, Leon nodded in agreement and then glanced out the office door, looking slightly troubled.
"By the way, Director, Felicia seems a bit reluctant to interact with me. What should we do to make her willing to move to the Happiness Apartments and be my neighbor?"
"Happiness Apartments? Isn't that the designated employee dormitory for our Virgin Bureau?"
(End of Chapter)
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