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Chapter 660: Getting What She Wished For
Chapter 660: Getting What She Wished For
As expected, the item Nicole had stolen had already been tampered with by the Blood-Red Lady.
Looking at the old photograph that was pinned down by the Stay Pin but still trembled violently, the Aquarius Director couldn't help but shake his head. He then voluntarily pulled out the drawing pin, releasing the crucial anomaly.
However, it didn't matter; this was even good news.
Looking at the marble foot that had replaced the old photograph as the target for replacing the 'past', the Aquarius Director couldn't help but smile. He then threw away the heavy Fitness Foot and took out a delicate purple copper can.
Even though the photograph had been tampered with, and someone had taken it back at a critical moment, its effect was not diminished.
But to ensure absolute success, he had already used the power of the photograph in advance and sealed the 'efficacy' it produced within the Salt Stored Copper Vault.
With that, even if the photograph was forcibly taken away, he could still use the power of the photograph again by opening the Salt Stored Copper Vault, thus gathering the six anomalies needed to replace Taurus.
Lyon had pretended to let him go, but behind his back, he had secretly tampered with the photograph, trying to take it away. This showed that he was also unsure, and the guidance from the Wish Wheel might not necessarily lead him to a terrible outcome!
...
"Joan, I'm sorry."
After apologizing, the Aquarius Director, under the furious and desperate gaze of the Taurus Director, pulled Joan, who couldn't move, and sat down on the invisible staircase. He then opened the small copper can in his hand and took out a piece of red coral-like snake gourd, licking it.
It was so salty...
After spitting a few times, the Aquarius Director extended his hand and gently caressed the Taurus Director's forehead. He then spoke softly:
"Your past is also my past."
As the Aquarius Director recited, a coral-like snake gourd with red velvet slowly pushed open his fingers and grew out from the Taurus Director's forehead.
After putting away the copper can, the Aquarius Director took out a glass eyeball from his left eye socket and waved it in front of the Taurus Director's eyes.
"My future is also what you see."
As he finished speaking, a second fresh red snake gourd grew and began to sway slightly under the brilliant starry sky.
"Your thoughts are shared with me, and my nature is the same as yours.
Your soul is the inverted reflection of mine, and my body is also your inseparable flesh and blood."
An old heart knot with two sides, a human head sculpture that seemed to be both smiling and crying, a strange dressing mirror with double layers on each side, and a bizarre embryo that was half withered and half alive...
Amid the increasingly urgent and peculiar recitation, the Aquarius Director took out the remaining four anomalies and used them one by one. He then reached out and plucked the snake gourd that had grown from the Taurus Director's forehead, eating them one by one.
When all six red snake gourds had been chewed and swallowed, the Aquarius Director, dressed in a water-blue robe, had already disappeared on the staircase leading to the Watchtower Palace. In his place were two silver-haired old women, identical in appearance and with kind and benevolent faces.
The only thing that distinguished them was their expressions.
The Taurus Director sitting on the staircase had a face filled with anger and pain, while the 'Taurus Director' standing on the staircase had an indescribable joy.
"Go back, Joan."
After calling out the Taurus Director's name, the Aquarius Director pulled out two sharp beast bones from her back and threw them down the staircase. He then smiled and pointed towards the way they had come.
"Your path is over there. As for this path, I should take it for you."
"...
Looking at the Aquarius Director, who now looked exactly like him, the Taurus Director closed his eyes for a moment. Then, instead of returning as instructed, he asked with a bitter voice:
"Although it's too late, I still want to ask... Do you really think this is worth it?"
"It's worth it."
The Aquarius Director answered without hesitation and then smiled, asking:
"Joan, do you remember the password to open the Tri-headed Copper Door?"
"I remember."
After a moment of silence, the Taurus Director spoke:
"Taurus, far from home, philanthropist, incarnation, bull..."
"That's enough. You don't need to tell me everything; you just need to remember."
Interrupting the Taurus Director, the Aquarius Director explained calmly:
"This set of inherited passwords is not only for opening the copper door to summon dangerous anomalies, but the specific content also signifies the qualities needed to become the corresponding Director and inherit the secret techniques.
For your Taurus Palace, it's loyalty and integrity; for the Archer Palace, it's sacrifice; for the Pisces Palace, it's the unwillingness to be inferior; and for my Aquarius Palace, it's exploration and the pursuit of knowledge...
Of course, these qualities aren't necessarily positive. For example, Andrew actually possesses..."
Upon hearing this, the Aquarius Director couldn't help but chuckle and then proceeded to provide an example:
"The Archer Palace favors those who dare to sacrifice, but Andrew, in addition to his willingness to sacrifice himself, is also not hesitant to sacrifice others. He is accustomed to using any means necessary to achieve his goals, so his Secret Technique is not mastered, and when he uses it, there's always a hint of sneakiness."
"What about you?"
At these words, the Taurus Director couldn't help but question, "Instead of mocking Andrew, you should first reflect on what you've been doing all these years!"
"As for me... I've had my issues too, and they're far more severe than his."
After hearing the Taurus Director's questioning, the Aquarius Director sighed and then spoke with a hint of loneliness in his eyes:
"My thirst for knowledge is too overwhelming. After taking up the position of the Aquarius Director, the Aquarius Palace itself constantly reinforces my desire for knowledge. It's like an eternal, unquenchable demonic fire, relentlessly scorching my heart day and night."
"Joan, I'm well aware of my problem. My excessive thirst for knowledge has overwhelmed my humanity. After struggling against it for so long, the human part of me is almost completely dried up."
"If I hadn't borrowed some from you just now, I wouldn't even be telling you these things. Instead, I would have left you here to die and continued on my path without a second thought."
"..."
"I'm not explaining myself to you. I just wanted to give you a reminder."
Looking at the Taurus Director, who had slightly opened his mouth, appearing a bit flustered, the Aquarius Director shook his head and said, "Although the Star Palace is one of the biggest trump cards of the Cleanup Bureau, it is still an Anomaly. It gradually stains the soul of the user and even subtly alters our thoughts. The decisions you made in the past might not have truly come from your own will."
"As for the Watchtower Palace, I'll keep an eye on it for you. At the very least, until the things I gained from you are completely exhausted, I should still be able to hold on... You should go now!"
"..."
Looking at the gentle and kind-hearted Aquarius in front of him, who had almost perfectly replicated everything about him, even down to his personality, the Taurus Director's mouth moved slightly, and then he sighed with resignation.
"I hope you keep your word!"
"I can't guarantee it, but there shouldn't be any major issues."
"By the way, speaking of problems, there's something unusual about the Watchtower Palace recently."
After hearing Aquarius's response, the Taurus Director suddenly remembered something and advised with a sigh:
"Recently, all the messages from the Watchtower Palace have been missing crucial parts.
Andrew believes that the previous Palace Seer might have had their wisdom washed away by time, leaving behind only their last instincts. As there has been no maintenance, it has led to some errors in the operation of the Watchtower Palace. As the new Palace Seer, you should remember to make some adjustments."
"I understand."
After agreeing, the satisfied Aquarius smiled gently and then turned to continue his ascent, heading towards the dream he had pursued all his life, under the complex gaze of the Taurus Director.
After a long and arduous climb of over three floors, he finally stepped into the depths of the starry sky. The magnificent palace, hidden among the countless stars, both real and illusory, finally revealed its true form to the Aquarius Director, who was filled with excitement.
This palace, created through the entire human race's efforts and the pinnacle of Creation Secret Art, the greatest creation in human history, was so awe-inspiring that even its vague silhouette caused the Aquarius Director's heart to flutter with excitement.
Located at the confluence of the Milky Way, this grand palace existed simultaneously in the past and the future. It extended backward for countless miles, allowing one to witness the entirety of history in a single glance. Moving forward, its branches intertwined, leading to countless futures, each distinct and yet interconnected.
On both sides of the palace's facade stood ancient pillars, stretching far into the distance, adorned with countless mysterious runes that seemed to hold infinite secrets about the world's truth...
This is it! This is the one!
Filled with excitement, the Aquarius Director stumbled up the last few steps, his heart brimming with happiness. He rushed towards the palace, embracing the massive pillars and planting a passionate kiss on them.
After releasing some of his intense emotions, the overwhelmed Aquarius Director wiped his teary eyes with the back of his hand and gazed at the mysterious runes carved on the pillars...
[Lyon]
"..."
[Lyon] [Lyon] [Lyon] [Lyon] [Lyon] [Lyon]...
"?!?!?!"
(End of Chapter)
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