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Chapter 78: The Test
Chapter 78: The Test
What the hell?
As the prompt sounded in his ear and the red badge suddenly flashed on the panel, Lyon couldn't help but be taken aback.
According to the Red-Haired Bureau Chief, the Watchtower Palace's function was to monitor and control potential crises that could lead to destruction and notify the Cleanup Bureau in advance.
Now, with the resistance provided by Materialism, Lyon had blocked some of its surveillance. Did that mean he had successfully bypassed the Cleanup Bureau's strongest defense and fulfilled the prerequisite for destroying the world?
Hiss... This feeling was indeed a little strange...
...
"Lyon?"
After waiting for a while without a response, the Red-Haired Bureau Chief raised an eyebrow and then patted Lyon's arm, eagerly extending her hand towards him.
"Didn't you say you brought a good bottle of wine? Where's the wine?"
"..."
So, quitting drinking was just a joke, huh?
Lyon's thoughts were pulled back from the Watchtower Palace as he heard the Red-Haired Bureau Chief's question. He couldn't help but mutter in disbelief:
"Just now, when Director Taurus was still here, didn't you say you had quit drinking? It's probably been less than five minutes since then."
"Before Lord Taurus, I am the Bureau Chief of the Maiden Cleanup Bureau. But before you, I am a drinking buddy who wants you to drink heartily. I keep these two identities separate~"
After reciting her classic catchphrase, the Red-Haired Bureau Chief extended her hand again, her slender fingers moving up and down nimbly. With a mischievous smile, she urged:
"Hurry up! I can already smell the alcohol on you. You must have brought some wine! Let me have a taste~"
"..."
You're truly hopeless...
Seeing her eager expression, as if she might pounce on him at any moment, Lyon reached into his pocket and took out the small bottle of wine he had prepared for the Wine Country Martyr.
Just this little bit...
Disappointed, the Red-Haired Bureau Chief took the small bottle, twisted it open, and drank the slightly warm wine in one gulp. She savored the taste, her eyes filled with anticipation as she looked at Lyon again.
"Do you have more?"
"Yes!"
Although the Red-Haired Bureau Chief could be a bit of a pain sometimes, she had always taken good care of him. Moreover, since he needed her help, Lyon didn't hesitate to offer a generous reward. He clenched his teeth and promised:
"Today, after work, I can treat you to another drink..."
"Stop right there!"
Upon hearing Lyon's words, the Red-Haired Bureau Chief's expression changed, and she instinctively patted her wallet. With a cautious gaze, she asked:
"What are you up to?"
"Did you mishear me?"
Lyon was taken aback by her odd reaction and hesitantly repeated:
"Didn't I just say that after work today, I can treat you to another drink..."
"I'm not going!"
Recalling Lyon's terrible drinking habits, the Red-Haired Bureau Chief, who had learned her lesson, cleared her throat with difficulty. She firmly refused, no matter how challenging it was:
"If you have a request, just say it. I usually agree to reasonable requests, but if you offer me a favor in exchange for a task, that changes everything!"
Oh... So, you're actually a person of principles? Who was it that taught me how to scam the field allowance on my second day of work?
Lyon really wanted to ask the Red-Haired Bureau Chief if she had taken the wrong medicine today. But with rent to pay and school fees for his younger siblings, he was more than happy to save some money on alcohol to support his family. So, after organizing his thoughts, Lyon began to explain his predicament.
"It's like this, last night..."
After briefly explaining Anna's situation, Lyon scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed as he made his request. "My sister, she... has a rather stubborn personality. I'm worried she might get fixated on something, so I want to go to the Archive Bureau at the Police Department and look through our family's files."
"If possible, I'd also like to investigate that photograph and the original photography studio to see if I can figure out what's troubling her."
"That's simple."
Accompanying Lyon downstairs and back to her office, the red-haired Bureau Chief rummaged through a cabinet filled with empty bottles and pulled out a crumpled notebook. She scribbled something and handed it to Lyon.
"This is the authorization book the Police Department gave me. Take this to the Archive Bureau in the headquarters building, and you should be able to access all administrative-level files without issue."
"Thank you, Bureau Chief!"
After expressing his sincere gratitude, Lyon was about to leave with the authorization book when the red-haired Bureau Chief stopped him.
"Wait a moment. You can look at the archives a few minutes later; there's no rush."
Pointing at Lyon's right hand, which was clutching the necklace, the red-haired Bureau Chief said with a smile, "Little Lyon, you've just obtained a powerful anomaly with a Lyon Value close to fifty! Many small Bureau Chiefs' main anomalies are probably around your level. Don't you want to test its strength?"
Of course, he wanted to test it, but... here?
Looking around at the office filled with empty bottles and peeling paint in some areas, Lyon felt the venue might not be ideal. However, considering that the red-haired Bureau Chief was present, he didn't have to worry about damaging property. So, he nodded and said, "Of course, I want to try... How should I do it?"
"It's simple."
The red-haired Bureau Chief plucked one of her hairs, causing it to float in mid-air above the desk. With a hand supporting her chin, she explained with keen interest, "Regarding the rules of that anomaly, Lord Taurus gave me a general idea. You can use... hmm... approximately the energy required for a one-kilometer jog as currency to purchase a thought strike."
"As for the target of the strike, let's temporarily focus on this hair on the desk. After I sense the power of the strike, I should be able to give you an estimate of its strength."
"Alright!"
Lyon nodded, indicating he understood the testing rules, and took a deep breath. He then unclasped the Golden Toad pendant and hung it around his neck.
"Zzz..."
[You have obtained and equipped the anomaly "Holy Spirit Pendant," and successfully activated the Bronze Emblem "Devotee."]
[Devotee (Bronze Emblem): After witnessing the descent of the Holy Spirit and engaging in a friendly exchange, your unique philosophy and devout faith have earned the Holy Spirit's sincere recognition.]
[Equipment Effect: Affinity with anomalies bearing the "Sacred" attribute increases. While slightly reducing the cost of use, it significantly enhances the power of utilization.]
[Progression: After equipping and using the "Holy Spirit Pendant" to eradicate ten non-believers of the Scales of Gold Sect, this emblem will automatically advance to the Silver Emblem "Practitioner."]
[Hidden Trait (No Equipment Required): As a devout believer, your soul is steadfast and pure, easily earning the favor of certain order-based entities.]
[Your Immersion Value has increased.]
[Current Immersion Value: 1.1]
(End of Chapter)
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