Chapter 648: The Ambush is Discovered
Chapter 648: The Ambush is Discovered
"It's relatively safe."
In Joshua's vision of the future, the world hadn't been completely destroyed, so it should be considered safe. However, as for what will happen when you finally descend, I'm not so sure. "If it's safe, let's take action!"
The Aquarius Director's definition of safety seemed a little one-sided. The Raven Masked Man, sensing the indescribable "chaos" aura from the small dream before him, felt that he could successfully stir up a great disturbance by participating in it, and thus, he was already eager to get started.
After receiving the Aquarius Director's "safe" assessment, the impatient Raven Masked Man immediately reached out and snatched the Dream Wandering Lantern. He was about to take Nightmare Leon into the dream ahead, but...
"Wait a moment!"
Just as the Dream Wandering Lantern touched the outer wall of the pink dream, turning a small part of the edge of this sweet dream black, and was about to begin the intrusion, the Raven Masked Man was suddenly pulled back.
"Don't act rashly! Someone's coming!"
"?"
No, if you don't stop me, I might die, right? The Raven Masked Man, pulled back, glared at the Aquarius Director in annoyance.
Why be afraid of someone? We're in a dream right now, and I have my Chaos ability to hide us. How could we be discovered? Besides, with our abilities, even if two Zodiac Directors show up, it's not like we can't handle it...
Holy shit!
The Raven Masked Man was startled as he saw the soul rapidly approaching in the night, enveloped in chaos and calamity. But the next moment, he was overjoyed.
This was too perfect! It was a heaven-sent opportunity!
This damn guy had already disrupted the Slaughter King Sect's plans several times, and now he had delivered himself right to our doorstep! The Aquarius Director was right beside him, and if they ambushed him together, he would undoubtedly die, no matter how many tricks he had up his sleeve!
"Quick! Get ready to strike!"
Delighted by this unexpected windfall, the Raven Masked Man immediately prepared to make his move. Half of his body dispersed, losing its original form, and rushed towards Leon.
However, just as he was about to leave the range of the lantern's light, the pocket watch on the back of his hand suddenly spun counterclockwise, and the Raven Masked Man's body, about to pounce, uncontrollably retreated back to the side of the Aquarius Director.
"Aquarius?! What...?"
"Wait a moment!"
The Aquarius Director stabbed the Raven Masked Man with his hand, forcing him to calm down. Hidden in the dark glow of the Dream Wandering Lantern, he squinted and looked in Leon's direction.
"Don't act for now, something's not right."
Something's not right?
The Raven Masked Man was slightly startled by this statement and immediately activated his Chaos ability, strengthening his and the Aquarius Director's concealment. He then began searching for any possible ambush.
However, no matter how he observed, he couldn't find anything unusual, and there was no sign of an ambush. Leon didn't seem to have discovered them either.
"Aquarius, do you feel something is wrong?"
"Yes, there is a problem."
Squinting at the rapidly approaching Leon, the Aquarius Director frowned and said, "Raven, there might be a traitor in your Slaughter King Sect."
Huh? A traitor?!
Confused by the Aquarius Director's abrupt statement, the Raven Masked Man couldn't help but ask, "Why do you say that?"
"Look at his arm."
His arm?
The Raven Masked Man looked over skeptically, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find anything unusual. He persisted, "What's wrong with his arm?"
"It seems like nothing... Hmm... The leaves in his sleeve are..."
"Number 039, a specialized Shelter Oak for hiding people, and it appears to have been enhanced by the Archer Director. Its strength is sufficient to conceal a self-sealed Pillar Deity."
As he looked at the two pale green young leaves growing from Lyon's wrist veins, shaped like inverted needles, and the small, bright red fruit hanging from between the leaves, the Aquarius Director's expression suddenly darkened.
"Raven! Who have you told about my plan?"
"Ah?!"
"Quick, tell me!"
Upon noticing the faint ticking sound coming from the knife stabbed into his body, the Raven Masked Man shuddered, then immediately replied:
"Only six people know the specifics of your plan, including you and I, as well as White Snake, Black Cat, Bone Whale, and Batwing."
"White Snake can be temporarily ruled out, but among the remaining three, at least one of them is a traitor!"
After stating his conclusion, the Aquarius Director spoke with a stern expression:
"The Blood-haired Princess never left; she must be hiding in Lyon's Shelter Oak sleeve. My plan has been leaked in advance!"
...
"Lyon, you smell so good~"
Just as the Aquarius Director and the Raven Masked Man were suspiciously observing the situation, a voice carrying a hint of intoxication traveled along the vein on Lyon's wrist and reached his brain.
As if discovering a new continent, the Red-haired Commissioner sitting in the ball-shaped fruit of the Shelter Oak took a deep breath of the rich wine aroma that permeated through the stem, and with some difficulty restraining himself, he said, "Your blood is filled with the scent of wine. I only took a slight whiff, and I'm already a little drunk... Tsk... Can you let me have a sip? Just a small one?"
Lyon, who was climbing the wall, couldn't help but turn dark upon hearing this.
"No!"
I do have quite a bit of wine in my blood, but it's for quickly activating the Immortal in Wine in critical moments, to avoid being instantly defeated without even activating my invincibility. It's not for you to drink!
"Tsk..."
After Lyon's outright refusal to let him take a sip, the Red-haired Commissioner hiding in the Shelter Oak's ball-shaped fruit pouted and picked up the magazine beside him, flipping through it with a bored expression.
You stingy devil, I'm about the size of a mosquito now; what harm could it do if I take a sip?
Besides, do you really think I can't drink it if you don't let me? The Shelter Oak can absorb the host's "nutrition"; even if you disagree, I can still secretly drink!
Hmm... But secretly drinking someone else's blood is a bit disgusting, even if it's Lyon... Tsk... Forget it, I'll endure it a little longer. In ten days, I'll ascend to the palace, and then I'll definitely drink my fill!
"By the way, Commissioner."
Just as the Red-haired Commissioner was secretly making a silent vow, Lyon, who had avoided the guards and entered the palace, made his way to Princess Veronica's bedroom while asking the Red-haired Commissioner, who was connected to his wrist through the Shelter Oak's stem, inside the ball-shaped fruit:
"What's the progress on the Central Bureau's investigation into the reason for the Aquarius Director's planned attack on our Virgin Bureau?"
"The Central Bureau's investigation progress... I can only say that they are investigating, but as for when they'll uncover useful information..."
The Red-haired Commissioner put down the magazine in his hand and sighed softly, "It's similar to your wedding; it'll likely be next month."
(End of Chapter)
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