Chapter 907: The Final Battle
Chapter 907: The Final Battle
There will always be new humans born...
This statement, though seemingly logical, carried a cruel weight that plunged the utterly devastated Sage Tomb into a deathly silence.
Those who had risen to become cleaners and held the position of Ecliptic Bureau Chief were not fools; they possessed sound judgment. So, everyone present understood that although the Third Generation Director's proposal was brutally harsh, it was indeed the best option at the moment.
Facing the Six-Faced Stag with the support of the entire Death Realm, even if they won by some miracle, the casualties would be devastating. The four Directors with personal issues, including the Archer and Pisces, would undoubtedly perish, leaving the backbone of the Purge Bureau severely weakened. In that scenario, the entire Mundane Realm might fall into the hands of the Outer Gods.
The only way to protect humanity and the Mundane Realm was to let the Six-Faced Stag go to the Mundane Realm, effectively severing its connection with the Death Realm. But...
"No!"
Taurus Director, with bulging veins on the back of his hand as he grasped the floating paper-thin bell, was the first to break the silence. His once kind and amiable expression now hardened, colder than iron.
"Unless I die!"
"Sigh..."
Glancing at Taurus Director's tightly clenched fingers, the Archer Director, who had always stood by her side, paused for a moment before shaking his head.
"I agree to let it go."
"You?!"
"But I'll stay here with you."
"Huh?!"
As Taurus Director looked on in astonishment, the Archer Director placed his hand on the small bell, infusing it with the secret art of the Archer Palace's enhancement while maintaining a stoic expression.
"Letting it go to the Mundane Realm is the right choice, but we'll still have to fight it there. And since I don't have much time left anyway, it doesn't matter where I die."
"..."
"Haha, you finally said something reasonable."
After a hearty laugh, the Cancer Director stepped forward, positioning himself beside Taurus Director. He then reached down and completely untwisted his belly button.
As the Abdominal Prison opened fully, numerous demonic creatures with evil auras, like hideous black ants, emerged from his exposed navel, crawling out on all six limbs. They covered every inch of the Cancer Director's skin, howling with hatred towards everything around them.
"For the past fifty years, no matter what you think, I've had enough of this humiliation."
The Cancer Director's mouth closed, but the tiny demons covering his skin opened their mouths in unison, emitting an unearthly, grating sound.
"Let's fight first, and deal with the rest after we're dead!"
"..."
"Pisces, what do you think?"
"I..."
Seeing the Cancer Director turn towards her, Pisces Director, her face now aged with wrinkles, sighed and shook her head slightly.
"I'll stand with you as I did before."
"Then let's fight!"
Ignoring the Capricorn Director, who seemed to want to say something, the Archer Director stepped on the coffin lid that Lyon was about to lift, leaving behind a golden footprint enhanced by secret arts. He then surveyed the surroundings with a calm expression and asked,
"This task ends here. The next one will be carried out by us Directors. We'll hold off the Six-Faced Stag later, so those who wish to leave can do so now."
"..."
Leave?
After hearing the Archer Director's words, the Ecliptic Bureau Chiefs exchanged glances, then shook their heads one after another.
If sacrificing a small portion of humanity could resolve the Six-Faced Stag, some might have chosen to leave. But the stakes were too high now, and with the potential loss of half of humanity, the answer was clear.
Regarding the question of whether staying behind would result in death... Those who fear death would have perished in their missions long ago, so how could they possibly become Zodiac Bureau Chiefs?
No one is leaving? Now that's troublesome...
The Archer Director glanced up at the silent six-faced deer-like creature above them, then frowned slightly. After scrutinizing the seven Zodiac Bureau Chiefs once more, he finally fixed his gaze on the Scorpio Chief.
"Edward!"
Kicking Lyon's coffin, which was rattling loudly, the Archer Director spoke with an unrefusable tone, "Aquarius is different from us. He can't die here. I'm assigning you a task—take him to the Mundane Realm."
"I want to stay too..."
"It's better if you don't."
Interrupting the Scorpio Chief, the Archer Director couldn't help but frown, "Your strength... I mean, your main abnormal object is to control living puppets, which is useless against the six-faced deer-like creature, a deceased being. Staying here won't be very meaningful, so it's better to return to the Mundane Realm and wait. Come back after we're done here!"
"But..."
"Go, Edward."
After gently persuading him, the Taurus Director stepped forward and stomped on Lyon's coffin, pushing back the protruding knife tips. He then waved his hand, scattering silver nails to reinforce the coffin a second time. Turning back, he glanced at the Cancer Director.
"I understand."
Nodding in comprehension, the Cancer Director reached for his belly and pulled out six black demons, which quickly grew in size and together carried Lyon's coffin on their shoulders.
"Let's go, Edward!"
Adding to the commotion, the Cancer Director extended his foot, leaving a shoe print on Lyon's coffin. He then nodded to the reluctant Scorpio Chief and smiled, making a promise.
"If you can bring back the future of humanity, this will be considered a great achievement. I'll put you at the top during the year-end review!"
"..."
"Pisces, do you want to step on it too?"
"No, thanks..."
Facing his old friend, who seemed to be in a playful mood, the Pisces Director shook his head helplessly. He then reached out and gently touched the Scorpio Director's heart and Lyon's coffin, leaving behind a trail of colorful bubbles. With a heavy heart, he instructed,
"I'm leaving him to you. If the six-faced deer-like creature chases after him, this should be able to block a full-power attack from a Pillar Deity once. Let's go."
"Okay..."
In response to the four directors' persuasion, the Scorpio Chief could only nod. He flicked his fingers, releasing several transparent threads that connected to the six demons carrying the coffin.
"Six-faced deer-like creature!"
After the Scorpio Chief secured the demons and prepared for evacuation, the Cancer Director, covered in demons, was the first to step out of the Sage's Graveyard. He looked up at the six motionless figures above.
"Let's witness the power of the Death Overlord!"
"Hehe."
In response to the Cancer Director's challenge, the Faceless One, who had been silent until now, suddenly laughed for no apparent reason. Instead of paying attention to the disappearing coffin, he sighed and spoke with a sense of admiration.
"The Purge Bureau's members are indeed getting weaker with each generation."
(End of Chapter)
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