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Chapter 695: The Ten Heritage Codex
Chapter 695: The Ten Heritage Codex
"... "
In response to Lyon's "Japanese-style negotiation," the illusory figure of the Aquarius Director fell silent for a moment. Instead of refuting him, he surprisingly asked a question in agreement with Lyon's statement:
"But the more complete Watchtower, which has the same disposition as you, has already been blocked by your ability. Can the shattered Ten Heritage Codex of the Slaughter King Guild truly restrict you?"
The Ten Heritage Codex... Is this the full name of the Codex of Law?
After firmly memorizing the information inadvertently revealed by the Aquarius Director, Lyon calmly bluffed, "Of course it can! Do you think something of the Watchtower's level can be easily blocked just by listening to a few words of intelligence from others and then making wild guesses? That's impossible!
The price to pay for blocking anomalies like the Watchtower and the Codex is incredibly heavy, far beyond your imagination. If I say this and you still don't believe me, I swear on everything I have that I currently do not have the ability to directly block the Codex."
"... "
That's true...
Looking at Lyon's earnest expression, the Aquarius Director couldn't help but subconsciously nod as he recalled the walls and columns of the Watchtower, all filled with Lyon's name.
Although Lyon had indeed set a precedent by blocking the Watchtower, blocking something of this level was already unimaginable madness, and the conditions for achieving the block were undoubtedly extremely harsh.
Additionally, while the Ten Heritage Codex is theoretically on par with the Watchtower, its existence dates back several tens of thousands of years before the creation of the Watchtower by humans. The two don't even belong to the same 'system.'
If Lyon could effortlessly and burdenlessly block these two 'highest creations' from completely different systems, both of which are almost undisputed...
Impossible, absolutely impossible.
"Alright! I agree!"
After carefully considering Lyon's conditions based on his existing knowledge, the Aquarius Director found no apparent issues and promptly agreed. He narrowed his eyes and said, "I can get you a fragment of the Ten Heritage Codex, but in exchange, after you obtain the Codex, you must include Nicole's safety in addition to answering your own secrets.
Also, I don't want to hear her name from your mouth again. If you continue to use her to threaten me, we will truly go our separate ways!"
"I'll write it all down, everything!"
After pondering for a moment, the Aquarius Director surprisingly agreed. Lyon's pupils constricted, and he paused before replying with a calm expression:
"Not only Nicole, but if you wish, even her future children and descendants can be included... By the way."
At this point, Lyon seemed to recall something. Staring at the Aquarius Director's blurred face, he smiled and tentatively asked:
"Someone as cruel and cold-blooded as you would repeatedly back down because of an orphan you adopted. That really surprised me... What if I had done this earlier and held a knife to Nicole's neck, forcing you to give up ascending the Palaces? Would you have agreed then?"
"You're mistaken. I don't care about her, but I must care about her!"
Seeing that Lyon was still testing his limits even at this critical moment, the Aquarius Director couldn't help but humph. He then replied expressionlessly:
"There is a 'compatibility' between anomalies and their users. The Watchtower, created by the first Aquarius Director..."
The anomaly is created based on emotions such as love, devotion, and sacrifice.
Even though I completely took over everything about Joan, becoming another Joan, if I don't have 'love' in my heart, I won't be able to perfectly match with the Watchtower Palace. And for me, Nicole is an important tool to increase compatibility with the Watchtower Palace!
Just like the connection between the royal family and the twelve Ascendants in the Twelve Kingdoms, the emotional bond with one's offspring or lover is not only a prerequisite for becoming an Ascendant but also a necessary means to improve compatibility with the Watchtower Palace.
Even Joan is the same in this regard. The reason she accommodates and treats Olivia like her own is not just out of pure fondness; she's also looking for an anchor point to ascend the palace.
"Ugh..."
After listening to the long-winded explanation from the Aquarius Director, Lyon, slightly disgusted, couldn't help but utter an 'ugh'. Then, he forced a smile, looking uncomfortable, and said,
"Speaking of which, you're an old Ascendant over a hundred years old, so don't play that hikikomori act, okay? It's really... disgusting..."
"..."
I should have spat dog poop in your face when I went back in time to deliver the strip!
Although I didn't understand what hikikomori meant, Lyon's 'disgusting' evaluation still hurt. The Aquarius Director, with veins popping on her forehead, took a few deep breaths and said through gritted teeth,
"Anyway, from now on, I'll keep an eye on the future. If there's a chance to obtain fragments of the Codex of Law, I'll find a way to inform you... By the way."
At this point, the Aquarius Director's illusory figure casually spoke,
"You can't fully control the Aquarius Palace yet, but even when you transcend the human-god divide and can perfectly summon it, remember to leave a small portion untouched. Don't change all the ownership rights to yourself; otherwise, it'll be troublesome for both of us.
To gain the widest view and perfectly observe everything in the present world, the Watchtower Palace was built deep in the distant Star Ocean. Without the Aquarius Palace for positioning, it might take me years to find you, and by then, it might be too late to remind you."
"Okay."
After listening to the Aquarius Director, Lyon stared at his face for a moment and then smiled, nodding.
"I'll leave a small part of it for you. This Aquarius Palace, which now belongs entirely to me, welcomes you anytime you come bearing good news."
"Hehe."
The current and former Aquarius Directors, both smiling with their mouths slightly open and eyes narrowed, bid each other farewell. Lyon Laine, the current and reserve Aquarius Director, picked up the Past, Present, Future Sign, which showed the future, and smiled as he said goodbye:
"Then I'll be going... Can I show this to others now?"
"It's up to you."
The Aquarius Director, walking back into the depths of the Aquarius Palace without turning around, replied,
"As long as you're not afraid of the Purification Bureau finding out about our collaboration, you can show this to anyone you want!"
...
"Sir Taurus!"
After forcefully pushing open the tightly closed doors of the Taurus Star Palace, Lyon strode into the palace, entering the hellish selection site.
"I just reached an agreement with the Aquarius Director!"
(End of Chapter)
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