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Chapter 736: Security
Chapter 736: Security
I will guard the Aquarius Bureau, preventing the Carnage King Society from luring me away and launching a surprise attack on Hot River City. As for you, continue the pursuit and stop the members of the Carnage King Society from unsealing and releasing the Earth Tribes from the Marrow Realm.
After contemplating the proposal of the Aquarius Bureau Director, Lyon promptly agreed without hesitation, finding no obvious flaws.
"I have no objections."
"Then let's proceed with this arrangement!"
Seeing how easily he reached an agreement with Lyon, the Aquarius Bureau Director in the mirror couldn't help but smile. He then looked at the female cleaner beside him with sympathy and took the initiative to bid farewell.
"I'll be on my way now, and I'll leave the Aquarius Bureau in your capable hands!"
"It's not a trouble at all; this is what I should do."
In just a few words, they finalized their plan of action and agreed on their respective roles. The small mirror's gleaming surface shimmered slightly, and the mist that seemed to have seeped into it suddenly cleared, restoring its reflective brilliance.
Lyon, having finished the communication, noticed the female cleaner's visibly dejected expression reflected in the mirror. He couldn't help but furrow his brows slightly.
...
Done.
After witnessing Lyon's disappearance into the small mirror, the director of the Aquarius Bureau smiled with satisfaction.
His eyes, once clouded, instantly cleared, and his relaxed skin tightened, becoming firm. The dark age spots on his face faded, and his cheekbones and jawline subtly shifted, transforming his once aggressive features into a softer appearance.
Then...
A white wolf mask was firmly secured over his face.
"Are you reassured now?"
Adjusting the wolf mask with his hand to ensure it was securely in place, Snow Miser looked up at Raven, who was wearing a mask, and said,
"The Food God has been pacified, and he shouldn't enter the underground magma tunnel. Let's get moving!"
"..."
"What's wrong?"
Noticing Raven's lingering hesitation, Snow Miser's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he asked,
"Raven, aside from the Food God, do you have any other concerns?"
"I'm worried... Are you sure your disguise as the Aquarius Bureau Director won't be exposed?" Raven asked, his voice laced with doubt.
"That Lyon, although he hasn't been with the Blood-Haired Princess for long, has done a lot by her side. He has learned her suspicious nature to the fullest, and he won't let go of any doubts. Are you certain you haven't given yourself away?"
"Raven, are you overestimating him a little?" Snow Miser asked, his tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction.
"I admit he is meticulous and cautious, even pausing conversations to verify identities when he notices mist on the mirror.
But no matter how vigilant he is, there's no way he can uncover everything. Even the Aquarius Bureau Director's own grandniece didn't realize that I, her great-uncle, was an imposter. How could an outsider, who has never had any contact with Barto, possibly tell the difference?"
"..."
That's true...
After hearing Snow Miser's retort, Raven unconsciously nodded, his tension easing slightly.
From an observer's perspective, Snow Miser's performance was indeed impressive.
When he noticed Lyon's suspicion, he immediately cooperated by wiping the mirror and inadvertently shared two amusing childhood stories about the female cleaner, successfully gaining the other party's trust and temporarily dispelling their doubts.
Even when faced with unexpected situations, and the Purification Bureau Headquarters had informed the Food God's group about some of the circumstances, he promptly adjusted the conversation, providing a timely account of the Earth Tribes' past, managing his persona skillfully... At least, he himself couldn't find any flaws.
"Rest assured, he won't be able to do anything now!"
After a while of waiting without a response from Raven Masked Man, Snow Miser couldn't help but grow impatient.
"Even if that Lyon is as cunning as they say and somehow senses something amiss, we're already in the Magma Channel, not far from the Core.
It's a done deal now. Even if he's as clever and ruthless as they come, he'll need time to catch up. By the time he does, we'll have finished everything and escaped long ago!"
"You're right."
Nodding in agreement, Raven Masked Man finally shook off the influence of the fear power upon hearing that Lyon wouldn't be able to catch up. He regained his composure as his mind returned to him.
However, as his thoughts cleared, he felt something was slightly off. He couldn't help but study Snow Miser in front of him, his expression filled with subtle confusion as he asked:
"Snow Miser, how did you know...?"
"You two... sure made it easy for me to find you!"
A voice filled with annoyance suddenly boomed from behind them, causing both of them to tremble at the overwhelming rage it conveyed.
What? He actually caught up?
Turning around in shock, they saw the blue-haired old man chasing after them with a murderous aura. Raven Masked Man exclaimed:
"Snow Miser? Didn't you lead him away with an illusion? How could he still catch up?"
"I tried my best."
Glancing back at the Water Bottle Director who was running with his eyes closed, ears plugged, and even his nose covered with cloth, relying solely on touch to navigate, Snow Miser sighed. "The illusion and false sounds I left behind can only temporarily affect what he sees and hears. But he's sealed off those senses and is finding his way solely by touch and intuition. What else could I do?"
"You still need to come up with a plan!"
Instinctively taking off in a run, Raven Masked Man couldn't help but feel anxious as he saw the blue-haired old man gaining on them. "Hurry up and think! You must have a way! If he catches up, we're done for!"
"..."
To be honest, when you chose your mask, did you switch with the Moon Pig? Compared to the calm and sinister nature of the Raven, you're more like a stupid pig that only knows how to squeal!
Seeing his teammate's mental breakdown upon realizing Lyon had caught up, and how he had wasted precious time, allowing the Water Bottle Director to close in, Snow Miser sighed. He then waved his hand in front of him, splitting the increasingly intense Magma Channel into two paths. He then pointed to the left path.
"Go up there! I'll be safe once you do!"
"Ah... okay!"
Hearing Snow Miser's words, Raven Masked Man, who had been like a headless fly, breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly followed the instructions and stepped onto the indicated path, then asked:
"And then? What do we do next?"
"..."
"Snow Miser?"
"..."
Realizing something was amiss, Raven Masked Man turned around abruptly. He was shocked to see that Snow Miser, who had been beside him, had vanished after a slight wobble and reappeared far ahead.
What terrified him even more was that as Snow Miser moved away, the Magma Channel beneath his feet twisted slightly, and he felt the world spinning.
This new Magma Channel, which seemed to be leading deeper into the Core, was actually surging upwards. And as he ran in both directions, the Water Bottle Director's face, distorted with anger, was now right in front of him, engulfed in a wrathful flame that threatened to destroy everything.
"How dare you deceive me with an illusion!"
Sensing that something was slipping away in the shadows, the Water Bottle Director, with his eyes tightly shut, shouted into the distance:
"Don't run! I'll definitely catch you... Ouch, what did I step on?"
(End of Chapter)
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