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Chapter 758: Sincerity and the Ten Descendants
Chapter 758: Sincerity and the Ten Descendants
"It seems you've realized it too."
Looking at Lyon, who had just revealed the crucial point, the blue-haired elder couldn't help but nod in appreciation, then praised him, "Director Aquarius, you truly live up to your reputation as a once-in-a-millennium genius. It took me almost two days to figure out the key, but you managed to find a way to dispel the illusion in such a short time."
"Er... You're too kind, it's just luck."
"Don't be modest, this isn't something that can be explained by luck alone."
Seeing Lyon, who was young but held a high position, remain polite and humble even when facing someone of a lower rank, the Aquarius Bureau Chief couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration. He praised Lyon repeatedly, "I initially thought that Director, having joined the Purification Bureau recently and with limited experience in missions, might only excel in terms of talent for secret arts and anomalies. But now it seems that your talent extends beyond that. You've managed to discover such a well-hidden flaw in such a short time; you're more experienced than most purifiers."
"..."
This old... senior, his words are quite flattering, huh?
Lyon secretly touched the horn of the Black Goat, and upon realizing that it was all sincere, his expression became more earnest.
After a brief exchange of compliments, quickly building a rapport, the Aquarius Director glanced at the blue-haired youth who was still unconscious, carried by the Nightmare on his back. Then, with a gentle expression, he said, "Director, may I ask you for a favor?"
"Please tell me."
"Hehe, it's not a big deal. I just want you to divert a portion of the Nightmare River and send these two children back up. They won't be of much help in what's to come, so..."
"Grandpa!"
Before Lyon could respond, the female purifier beside him widened her eyes and spoke with a hint of displeasure, "It's fine for Harvey to go up, but I'm a purifier of the Aquarius Bureau! You..."
"You're just a Level 3 Purifier!"
"I'm also a Director!"
"A reserve director!"
The Aquarius Director glanced at the female purifier, his expression turning slightly displeased. He scolded her, "Do you know what's happening down there? The best-case scenario for me and the Director going down is facing two True Gods of the Carnage King Society. And in the worst-case scenario, we might encounter True Gods of the Carnage King Society, nearly a million members of the Three Earth Tribes, and three Zodiac-level leaders of the Earthline Descendants! Is this a mission you can handle?"
"I can definitely help!"
The female purifier exclaimed, "Even if I can't fight the first and second hands, I can take on the ordinary members of the Three Earth Tribes! Grandpa! I want to go with you..."
"Listen to me! This isn't the time for your whims!"
The blue-haired elder, who had always been gentle with the female purifier, frowned and scolded her, "Have you forgotten about the Watch Tower Palace incident? Your bloodline with Harvey is so important that you shouldn't have come down here in the first place! If we lose you just to replace a few Earthline Descendants, how can I explain that to the Bureau? How can I explain it to all of humanity?"
"I..."
...
I get it now; this old man is trying to hint at something!
Listening to the Aquarius Director's words, which seemed to be scolding Melly on the surface but were actually addressing him, Lyon's eyes flashed with understanding.
Perhaps the old man, having seen him bring down an ordinary person like the blue-haired youth, suspected that he already knew the truth about his "parents' grudge." He planned to lead the female purifier and her brother into the great battlefield below, then find a reason to get rid of them to avenge his parents.
But at the moment, he hadn't done anything, so it wasn't appropriate to directly reveal his ulterior motives. With the upcoming battle to protect humanity, he couldn't afford internal conflicts. Thus, he chose an indirect approach, attempting to dissuade himself from his plan to eliminate the female cleaner and her brother.
The problem was, I never had such intentions in the first place...
With a slightly exasperated shake of his head, Lyon raised his hand to interrupt the conversation between the old man and his grandson. He then took out the Black Goat and handed it to the tense-faced blue-haired elder.
"Sir Barto, I did bring Meli and her brother down here with other intentions, but it's not what you're thinking. It's to ensure the success of this mission and the protection of humanity in the Northern Border and the entire world."
Lyon pointed at his soul, which remained stable and clearly not lying, and spoke sincerely, "Rest assured, if the situation down there is truly dangerous, I'll immediately arrange for a Nightmare Messenger to swallow Meli and her brother, then retreat to the farthest position to ensure their safety... Or should I just eat them myself?"
"Er... That won't be necessary."
Looking at Lyon's soul, which was completely devoid of deceit and filled with sincerity, the blue-haired elder's eyes couldn't help but show a hint of shame. He returned the sheep's head with a look of disdain and then bowed slightly, bowing respectfully to Lyon.
"I'm sorry, Director Barto. I thought too poorly of you."
"It's fine. What I did was indeed strange, so it's normal for you to think that way."
"But I didn't tell you directly, and instead..." He sighed with embarrassment. The Aquarius Bureau director shook his head in self-mockery, "I'm old, and my mind tends to wander, always assuming the worst in people... I've been completely outdone by you youngsters."
"..."
(＠_＠;)???
No... What are you talking about? I don't understand at all.
"Director Barto, let's talk about the mission instead!"
After glancing at the confused young man across from him, Lyon asked, "I've only recently become a Director, and there are many files and secrets I haven't seen. I know nothing about the past events. Could you please tell me about the Earth Tribes?"
"Of course."
Glancing at the female cleaner, who was filled with question marks, the blue-haired elder shook his head slightly and began his explanation, "The so-called Earth Tribes are actually one of the original inhabitants of this world. They lived here long before humans arrived.
Back then, the world was far smaller, and the environment was a thousand times harsher. Most areas were uninhabitable, and it was only thanks to the Great Assembly of Ten Clans, which simultaneously spanned the earth, ocean, and sky, that life could barely survive.
Thus, the natives established nine large clans around the Great Assembly, which stood at the world's center. These clans were categorized based on their lifestyles and environments. Along with the witches residing in the Great Assembly, they were collectively known as the Ten Earthline Descendants.
The three Earth Tribes currently sealed in the Marrow Realm are the Great Gully Heritage, born in the gully ravines; the Great Plain Heritage, born in the vast plains; and the Great Cliff Heritage, born in the towering cliffs. They are innately capable of manipulating the Great Assembly."
(End of Chapter)
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