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Chapter 863: Working with Them, How Can We Manage the Purification Bureau?
Chapter 863: Working with Them, How Can We Manage the Purification Bureau?
To have me enter the Erase Name Sea to have my name engraved, and to have my soul partially shattered by an engraver to return the power taken from the Death Dog of the Guardian Dog?
After hearing the Archer Director relay the demands, Lyon expected to be furious, but to his surprise, his first instinct was not anger; instead, he couldn't help but laugh.
One could only say that in moments of helplessness, it's easy to unintentionally laugh.
Lyon shook his head slightly and gazed at the Archer Director, taking the initiative to ask:
"Your Excellency Archer, what do you think of these three demands?"
"Lyon, there's no need to test me."
The Archer Director blinked upon hearing this and then spoke with a hint of helplessness:
"Let me apologize to you again. During the palace ascension, I ignored your situation when you and Olivia were attacked and prioritized sending Joan to the Watchtower Palace. I admit I was wrong then, but don't think of me too harshly.
I'm not targeting you, and I wouldn't always think of sacrificing you to resolve matters. In fact, aside from that incident with the Watchtower Palace, I've always been on your side... The same goes for this situation. I can't agree to such conditions."
"Oh, sorry, it's just a habit."
With his probing attempt exposed, Li Jiuchou Ang didn't feel embarrassed; instead, he laughed it off and moved on. He then turned to the other Directors, speaking earnestly:
"As the newest Director with the least experience, I'm not very familiar with the Bureau's affairs. I initially intended to listen in, but since the Dead World's demands involve me, I'll speak up.
Ladies and gentlemen, my stance remains unchanged. The Slaughter King Society has just suffered a significant blow in the Sorceress Kingdom and won't be able to make any significant moves in the short term. Now is the best time to engage in war with the Dead World!"
Lyon paused slightly, glancing at the Directors deep in thought, and then spoke earnestly:
"From these three conditions, the Dead World's attitude is clear. They also want to fight, but they lack the confidence to win! I believe that instead of giving the initiative to the Dead World and letting them choose a favorable time to start the war, we should seize the initiative and strike at the most advantageous time for us!"
"I agree."
After Lyon finished speaking, the Archer Director, with whom he had some past disagreements, was the first to express his agreement, saying with narrowed eyes:
"The Crow-Eyed Grandma's side is very firm. These three conditions are probably their bottom line, and further negotiations are unlikely to yield much. If we want to continue talking, we probably can't refuse any of them.
Among these three conditions, we can overlook the first two—not retaliating against the Mountain Patrol and agreeing to extract the 'Undying' anomaly from captured Purifiers. But the third condition is absolutely unacceptable.
Although Lyon hasn't reached the True God level yet, his future potential may not be any lower than the Third Generation Director's. Losing a part of his soul would undoubtedly have a significant impact. Agreeing to such a demand would be like sacrificing the future of all humanity."
Oh... There's no need to make such a grand statement...
Lyon was slightly taken aback by the Archer Director's high opinion of him, even elevating him to the level of humanity's future. He ignored the Archer Director's intense gaze and turned his attention to the frowning Crab Director.
Including himself, there were six directors present at the meeting. With the support of the Archer Director, they already had two votes. If they could also convince the Crab Director, they would have half the votes needed.
However, to Lyon's surprise, the Crab Director, a member of the "Iron Blood Faction," did not stand up in favor of war. Instead, he covered the Cancer constellation pattern before him and shook his head in disagreement.
"I'm sorry, although I agree with your words, I still think that now is not the right time to go to war with the Netherworld."
Seeing Lyon's puzzled gaze, the Crab Director sighed and explained, "To put it bluntly, it's a manpower issue... Joan's soul has been affected by her ascension, and she still can't fully synchronize with her physical body. The Archer's physical body was destroyed by the previous Aquarius Director and has only recently been restored. As for me, my lifespan is almost over."
"The Netherworld, as the 'Soul Homeland' and the 'Journey of the Deceased,' specializes in dealing with people like us, whose souls have flaws and whose lifespans are nearly exhausted."
"We three can handle ordinary True God-level Netherworld rulers, but when it comes to Pillar God-level rulers like the Mountain Patrol and the Faceless One, they are our absolute nemesis. It would be difficult even to ensure our survival."
"..."
Although it was an opposing opinion, Lyon couldn't help but nod in agreement upon hearing this.
That's true... With all of you in this state, going to the Netherworld does seem dangerous...
"And then there's Pisces."
Please... You... Collect... 6... 9... Books...
Unfortunately, the Crab Director wasn't finished. With a slight apology, he glanced at the frowning Pisces Director beside him and continued, "Although Pisces is unharmed, his soul cycles between male, female, old, and young. Only when he reaches the 'old' state can he possess Pillar God-level combat power.
He has only recently entered the 'male' state, and currently, he is only slightly stronger than an ordinary True God. If we go to war with the Netherworld, he won't be of much help either."
"..."
What's going on...? How come none of you can step up at this critical moment? After exchanging apologetic glances with the Pisces Director, Lyon looked at the lamenting directors with exasperation.
These important pillars of the Purification Bureau are either on the verge of death (Crab), too weak to be of use (Pisces), have soul issues (Taurus), or are even half-crippled (Archer)... One of each, a perfect set of the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the disabled! What's the Purification Bureau even called for? Might as well rename it the Sanatorium! With the current situation, I don't see any hope for humanity.
"I neither oppose nor support it..."
As Lyon was filled with complaints and didn't know whom to turn to, the Taurus Director covered the pattern before him, his expression filled with worry. "My opinion is that whether we go to war with the Netherworld or not, we should first rescue those children. After all, the Netherworld rulers have always despised Purifiers who 'desecrate' the rules of death. If we delay any further, I fear they might come to harm."
(End of Chapter)
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