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Chapter 665: Cancer's Invitation

Chapter 665: Cancer's Invitation

Demons... carving my statue?

After hearing the situation from Cancer Director, Lyon felt a tingling sensation in his teeth, despite the director's playful tone. He couldn't help but clench his teeth several times before regaining his composure.

Although their methods might be slightly over-the-top, I consider myself a decent person. Those damn demons...

"Hahaha! You actually believed it!"

After seeing Lyon's awkward expression, Cancer Director burst into laughter, then continued with a chuckle, "How could demons possibly carve your statue? Even if they had the skill, they've never seen you. How can they ensure the statue resembles you?"

Oh... so it was all a joke.

"So, the statues they worship are the ones I sell to them."

Huh???

"I had no choice. Those demons offered too much."

As Lyon's expression turned blank, Cancer Director winked... and with a sigh, he explained, "You didn't know? The Abyss is one of the most challenging worlds to manage in the vicinity. If those demons were to unite, it would likely require half of the Cleanup Bureau to suppress them.

Fortunately, those Abyss demons are accustomed to fighting among themselves, making it highly unlikely for them to form an alliance. If we play our cards right, support, or even foster a small faction among them, it would make guarding much easier. The faction I chose to support is the Gluttony Abyss.

Your statue is in high demand over there. By selling them some stone carvings, we can reduce a lot of trouble, deepen our relationship, and even obtain a large number of rare materials. It's a deal too good to pass up."

"..."

Well, that's one way to put it... But why do I feel your style is so different from others?

"Sir Cancer..."

Lyon, struggling to contain his curiosity, asked tentatively, "What do you mean by telling me all this?"

"It's nothing. I simply have high hopes for you."

Cancer Director, with a round and 'blessed' belly, rubbed it as he chuckled, "I'm several years older than Sir Taurus, and my time is limited. I need to quickly nurture a successor. After reviewing your file, I think you might be suitable to learn Cancer Palace's secret technique, so I called you here to get acquainted."

Ah... I thought you were using my likeness for business and would give me a share of the profits... By the way, what is the Cancer Secret Art?

Unfortunately, Cancer Director had no intention of respecting Lyon's likeness rights, nor did he explain what the Cancer Palace Secret Art was. Instead, he patted Lyon's arm and said with a smile, "Alright, just wait for my notification.

Currently, among the cleaners in the Bureau, there are about three to five others who might have the potential to learn the Cancer Secret Art, including you. I'll contact them and gather everyone together to teach you all at once."

"Okay, sure."

Although there was no profit-sharing, the opportunity to learn a secret technique was precious, so Lyon naturally accepted Cancer Director's invitation.

However, just as Lyon was about to inquire about the abilities of the Cancer Secret Art, Cancer Director retracted his hand and Lyon's body suddenly began to retreat uncontrollably.

Lyon felt a slight blur in his vision, and his body returned to a distance behind the Red-Haired Commissioner. Simultaneously, Cancer Director's seat glowed faintly, and a familiar gentle voice once again reached Lyon's ears.

"Sorry, I cast the last opposing vote."

"Huh? What was that?"

Wait a second, didn't you just say that?

Lyon blinked, feeling a bit dazed, as the Cancer Director laughed and spoke.

"The Archer Director believes that he should take full responsibility for this palace ascension incident... He hopes I can return and oversee the situation on his behalf..."

Lyon's eyes widened as he watched the Cancer Director stand up from his seat, politely greeting the deputy directors and calmly explaining the reason for his absence. Lyon's mind, momentarily lost in a daze, suddenly snapped back to reality. Instinctively, he lowered his head to glance at his left arm.

A crab claw, with its plump pincers and round belly, was slowly fading from its original color, quietly disappearing into his skin. On his arm, he could still feel the faint touch of the Cancer Director's palm.

So... what just happened was real, but it didn't truly occur in "reality." Instead, it was some sort of spiritual or mental communication?

"Lyon?"

Sensing the slightly erratic breathing behind him, the Red-Haired Commissioner turned around and gave Lyon a puzzled look.

"What happened to you... Oh, I see."

After glancing at Lyon's arm, the Red-Haired Commissioner's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and then a glimmer of understanding flashed in his eyes.

'Did the Cancer Director just have a chat with you?'

'I think so...'

Lyon reached out and touched his arm, and seeing the prompt from the Cancer Palace Secret Art Mark, he hesitantly replied:

'My consciousness seemed to be "pulled" away just now. The Cancer Director wanted to get to know me and said that I seemed to have a talent for the Cancer Secret Art. He wants me to give it a try.'

The Cancer Palace's secret art?

The Red-Haired Commissioner pondered for a moment and then nodded in agreement.

'Indeed, based on your past records, you might very well have the talent to learn the Cancer Palace's secret art.'

'Commissioner.'

After hearing the Red-Haired Commissioner's assessment, Lyon couldn't help but ask curiously, 'What is the Cancer Palace's secret art? Is it powerful?'

'Very powerful. If we're only considering its combat effectiveness, the Ram Palace's Devouring Secret Art is the first tier, and the Cancer Palace's Devouring Secret Art follows closely as the second tier.'

'Devouring?'

'Yes, it's about eating, but what it consumes are anomalies.'

The Red-Haired Commissioner glanced in the direction of the Cancer Director and, instead of continuing the subsequent meeting discussions, grasped Lyon's palm and explained:

'The effect of the Cancer Secret Art is similar to the Ram's ability in some ways. Just like you told me before, if you have both the Ram's Tongue and Stomach, you can temporarily increase your Lyon Value to sixty points by consuming anomalies.

The Cancer Palace's Anomaly Devouring Secret Art, although it doesn't increase your Lyon Value, allows you to accumulate a large amount of anomalies within your body and release them all at a critical moment. This accumulation has no limit.'

'Hiss...'

Lyon couldn't help but gasp at this revelation.

'So, when the anomalies consumed by this secret art are released, there's no need to expend one's own power?'

'No, the required consumption must still be paid, and not a single bit can be spared.'

'Huh?'

If that's the case, isn't the function of this secret art just like an infinite-capacity "storage bag"? It doesn't seem to be of much help in combat.

'Lyon, the scope of anomalies is actually broader than you might think.'

The Red-Haired Commissioner turned and glanced at Lyon, squeezing his palm as he explained, 'The Undead, Demons, Holy Spirits, Nightmares, and even True Deities—these "non-human" existences themselves can also be considered anomalies.'

(End of Chapter)

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