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Chapter 734: The Core and the Marrow Realm
Chapter 734: The Core and the Marrow Realm
~Zzz~
Hmm?
In the midst of his slumber, Lyon suddenly heard a somewhat familiar noise by his ear, vaguely reminiscent of the sound that would herald a new badge acquisition. Instinctively, he woke up, but even after sitting up and removing his eye mask, he didn't receive any notification of a new badge.
That's odd. If it's not a badge, then what was that noise?
Glancing out the window at the pitch-black sky and then at the dim night lights within the airship, Lyon furrowed his brows slightly, beginning to question if he had imagined the sound. However...
~Zzz~
Following the faint noise, Lyon noticed that the clothing over the female cleaner's chest had strangely puffed up for a brief moment.
What the...? What's going on? Is your weapon trying to tell me something?
"Umm..."
Seemingly sensing the commotion in front of her, the female cleaner sleeping beside him, covered in a blanket with drool running down her chin, mumbled incoherently. Then, to Lyon's disbelief, she reached into her bosom, fiddled around, and pulled out a small mirror with a rounded back.
"Uncle?"
Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she looked into the mirror and saw the Aquarius Director, her half-asleep gaze somewhat fixed as she asked, "Wh... wha... what's wrong? Why are you looking for me so late?"
"Melly, wake up!"
After glancing at the female cleaner curled up in the chair beside him, clearly still groggy from sleep, the Aquarius Director in the mirror frowned and then spoke with a serious tone, "There's an anomaly beneath Hot River City!"
What?!
Upon hearing the Aquarius Director's words, Lyon's eyes narrowed instantly, while the female cleaner's eyes widened in shock. She threw off the blanket, jumped to her feet, and grabbed the small mirror, asking, "Uncle? What's happening beneath Hot River City? Are you in danger?"
"What danger could I possibly face?"
Seeing his niece's anxious expression, the Aquarius Director in the mirror softened his tone and replied, "I may be old, but I'm still the Director of the Yellow River District Bureau. What danger could there be in my own territory?"
"..."
Indeed, Hot River City was under the protection of the Water Bottle Zodiac Palace, and the Aquarius Director, as powerful as he was, could handle any threat below the level of a Pillar God. There was no need to worry about his safety.
Assessing the situation, the female cleaner let out a sigh of relief. However, looking at the mirror, which showed the Aquarius Director with a slightly hunched back amidst the thick steam rising from underneath Hot River, she couldn't help but feel concerned again.
"Uncle, didn't the headquarters notify us that there's a passage from the underground Hot River leading to the Core, inhabited by the Core's remnants? If they come through the stone..."
"Hold on."
Lyon interrupted the female cleaner, took the mirror from her, and turned it towards himself. Staring intently at the Aquarius Director within, he narrowed his eyes and said, "Director Barto, I am Lyon, Lyon Lyne."
"Oh, I know you."
The Aquarius Director, his figure obscured by the thick mist from underneath Hot River, smiled faintly through the steamy mirror. "Melly has always been spoiled by her family, and I've been too busy to teach her properly. Now she can't resist good food... Hehe, I'm sure she's been a handful these past few days."
"Uncle!"
Surprised by the Aquarius Director's blunt revelation, the female cleaner blushed. "Don't say that! I'm very ladylike after I eat!"
"..."
Hearing her words, the Aquarius Director in the mirror clicked his tongue, and Lyon couldn't help but twitch his lips in disbelief.
This statement is not entirely false, after all, once you've eaten your fill, your Tranquil Bloodline takes over, and your demeanor does become quite ladylike... But with your terrifying appetite, capable of consuming three hundred in one sitting, how many times a year can you truly feel full?
"Director Barto!"
Taking two deep breaths to calm himself, Lyon restrained his urge to retort and looked at the small mirror before him, which was shrouded in steam. In a grave tone, he requested, "The steam on your side is too dense, and I can't see your figure clearly. If it's not too much trouble, could you please wipe the mirror on your side?"
"Hmm?"
Upon hearing Lyon's request, the Aquarius Director was momentarily taken aback, then realized what he meant. He used his sleeve, damp from the steam, to wipe the blurry mirror on his side. Afterward, he apologized with a slight smile, "Before discussing such important intelligence, it is indeed proper to confirm identities first... Hehe, this old man is getting forgetful. Since I can see you clearly, I didn't think of wiping it. My apologies."
Although the mirror was still slightly blurry after being wiped, it was far better than before, when the figure was so hazy that it was barely recognizable as human.
Through the female cleaner's small mirror, Lyon carefully examined the Aquarius Director's attire and appearance, finding nothing amiss. He couldn't help but feel a little relieved, and he nodded apologetically, "You are too kind, it's I who should apologize. I was a bit too suspicious earlier."
"No need for apologies, being cautious is the right approach!"
The Aquarius Director in the mirror seemed to appreciate Lyon's actions, and he chuckled in praise, "To become an excellent cleaner, talent alone is not enough. One must also learn to think more and always exercise caution."
"Although Meili has exceptional talent and reached the level of a third-grade cleaner at the age of five or six, she is severely lacking in this aspect. So, I've always been hesitant to assign her to missions..."
"Uncle-Grandpa!"
"Alright, alright, I won't say more!
Sigh... You were always so stubborn as a child. I told you not to eat scented candles, but you insisted that if they smelled sweet, they must taste sweet too. Then you pried open the candle holder and ate the candle..."
"Oh no! You're still bringing that up?!"
"Huh? Can't I mention that?"
"Of course not!!!"
...
Perhaps I was overthinking it... right?
Lyon's doubts eased slightly as he watched the blue-haired old man in the mirror, who was now trying to appease Meili after upsetting her with his careless words.
When the female cleaner became thoroughly annoyed and stopped speaking, pouting in silence, Lyon, who had momentarily set aside his suspicions, looked at the blue-haired old man in the mirror and directly reminded him, "Director Barto, isn't it time to talk about the Underground Hetian?"
"Oh, my apologies. I tend to ramble on about the past as I grow older."
The Aquarius Director chuckled and then his expression turned serious as he spoke, "The news I wish to share is similar to what the headquarters wanted to inform you about. I've discovered a hidden magma channel in the Underground Hetian beneath Hot River City, leading to the Core. It seems the Carnage King Society has found this channel before us and is preparing to use it to reach the Marrow Realm, located at the Core!"
(End of Chapter)
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