Chapter 925: Hmm? Lyon's Hair Turned White?!
Chapter 925: Hmm? Lyon's Hair Turned White?!
Upon hearing Amy's words, the Red-Haired Commissioner couldn't help but pause, quickly grabbing the file to examine it closely. To his surprise, he spotted a small strand of white hair on Lyon's head in the image.
What was going on?
He touched the image in the file with his fingers, confirming there were no issues. The Red-Haired Commissioner's eyebrows furrowed in concern.
Although the image wasn't a real photograph, it was a heart-mind portrait created using the art of Hoiwu, directly extracted from the painter's memory. There was no room for error.
Could Lyon's hair change be related to his soul, which had been pushed down Terminus Cliff? Had the soul's deficiency caused issues with the body's extremities, like the hair, due to a lack of soul 'filling'?
"It's probably not a soul-related issue."
Amy approached and carefully scrutinized Lyon's portrait, then shook her head, refuting the Red-Haired Commissioner's speculation. She pointed to Taurus Director beside Lyon and said,
"I have a deep understanding of the human body. If it were due to soul damage, resulting in imperfect control over the physical body, the white hair would resemble Director Taurus's—somewhat withered, with a hint of grayish silver.
Lyon's hair hasn't lost its luster, nor has it withered or turned gray. It's a vibrant white, not like a loss of vitality. Instead, it's more like... hmm... Have you ever seen a puppy?"
"A puppy?"
"Those mixed-breed little milk puppies."
Amy pondered for a moment, then blinked and offered an example:
"Some breeds of puppies are quite... complex. They might be one color when born but change to another as they grow up. I feel Lyon's current state is slightly similar to theirs."
"..."
You're quite tactful... But I think I understand what you mean.
Staring at the small strand of 'highlighted' white hair on Lyon's temple for a while, the Red-Haired Commissioner seemed to grasp something. He closed his eyes slightly, then nodded calmly and said,
"It's probably the case... Amy, you'll definitely have a spot for the Underworld training. Do you have anything else to discuss?"
"No, that's all."
For a career person, the phrase "Do you have anything else?" is essentially a signal for "I have something to attend to, you can leave now." Amy naturally understood this, so she nodded and left the Commissioner's office.
After she left, the Red-Haired Commissioner reached up and lifted a strand of bright red hair from his ear, gently twisting it. He sighed softly.
Lyon... Lumen White, Umbra Black... I understand.
...
"I get it! Ahaha! I understand!"
As Lyon passed through the cold gray mist outside the Gates of the Dead and re-emerged into the mundane realm's chilly sunlight, the Black Goat's head suddenly popped out of his sleeve, its eyes gleaming with joy.
"From advocating war with the Realm of Death to sending part of your soul into the Netherworld, then allowing the Purge Bureau and the Realm of Death to mutually damage each other, and finally saving Director Taurus, your biggest supporter... Was all this part of your plan, right?"
"..."
"..."
"Who are you?"
"?!?!?!"
Lyon's first question caught the Black Goat off guard, its eyes widening in surprise. Its nostrils instantly flared to their limit, and it began panting like a bellows.
Seeing the Black Goat's sudden anger, Lyon waved his hand and smiled, explaining as he continued on their journey:
"Don't be hasty, I was just joking... You're just a little out of touch, not dead. How could I forget about you?"
You'd better be!
Unsure of the meaning of 'out of touch', the Black Goat, taken aback by Lyon's attempt to defuse the tension, took a couple of deep breaths. Its face darkened as it said,
"Lyon! You..."
"Hmm?"
"You..."
"Hmm?"
"You..."
"Hmm."
Damn it!
Feeling the formidable aura of Lyon's 60 Infection Value, a True Divine Rank, the Black Goat, who was at his peak with only 59 Infection Value, couldn't help but swallow his anger and change his tone. He silently cursed Lyon's ancestors in his mind while forcing a smile and said, "During this time, following...by your side, I've had a bit of a hunch. If you don't mind, may I analyze the situation and see if my analysis makes sense?"
"Go ahead."
"...
Not a single mistake, not a single error, all contained within the 169th book!"
Facing Lyon, who had become smug after his success and was now speaking in a condescending manner, the Black Goat couldn't help but grind his teeth in frustration. With a forced smile, he continued, "Your goal is to completely control the mundane realm and make the world operate according to your will. But the Purge Bureau, which insists on maintaining the status quo, will never allow you to fulfill your desires. So, in reality, the Purge Bureau has become the biggest obstacle in your path."
"Perhaps."
What do you mean, perhaps? It's definitely true!
After glancing at Lyon's ambiguous expression, the Black Goat couldn't help but smirk. He leaned forward and continued, "But even though the Purge Bureau is corrupt and senile, they still possess the most powerful force among humans, which is beyond the reach of ordinary people or even a single nation. And you haven't grown strong enough to forcefully suppress all dissenters yet.
So, you changed your approach. On one hand, you established the Common-Pheasant Kingdom as your base and bound the various kingdoms to gain their support. On the other hand, you proactively approached the Purge Bureau, seeking promotion and trying to become a high-ranking official with a say in decision-making."
"That's not necessarily true."
Don't pretend!
The Black Goat clicked his tongue in disdain and narrowed his eyes, saying, "After the incident in the Netherworld, you immediately saw an opportunity. By inciting the Purge Bureau to take the initiative and lure them out from the protection of the Star Palace and the Sentinel Palace, you tricked them into fighting the dead souls in the Netherworld, a disadvantageous battlefield.
Additionally, fearing that the Netherworld would choose to negotiate with the Purge Bureau, you specifically went down there beforehand and brutally killed a Netherworld Lord, expressing your hatred and hostility towards the Netherworld. You made it clear that surrender would have dire consequences, forcing them to join hands and fight the Purge Bureau to the death."
"Hehe."
Lyon, who was focused on his journey, couldn't help but laugh at these words, feeling a bit helpless. "You're quite the thinker..."
What do you mean, I'm just thinking? I'm just thinking, but you're the one taking action!
Not believing a word Lyon said, the Black Goat recalled what he had seen recently. He clicked his tongue and continued with certainty, "In any case, after the battle with the Netherworld, Capricorn Director took six Zodiac Bureau Directors to Heavenly Mountain, and they won't be back for a while. As for Aquarius Director, who is always suspicious of you, and Sagittarius Director, who can influence Taurus Director's decisions, they are both temporarily staying below Terminus Cliff.
The remaining Taurus Director will listen to whatever you say, and Cancer Director, who doesn't think much and is nearing the end of his lifespan, will be busy teaching secret techniques to the next director in the future. They won't have the energy to keep a constant eye on you.
So, currently, the Purge Bureau only has your voice, and you are the only brain of the Purge Bureau at the moment. Before Capricorn Director returns with the Zodiac Bureau Directors, no one can oppose whatever you want to do.
And the Netherworld, which the Purge Bureau nearly wiped out to establish the Underworld Branch, has become your playground. With the Krock Kingdom's technology to replicate physical bodies, as long as you control these two things, you also control the support of most of the cleaning agents.
The current Purge Bureau is completely in your hands now!"
(End of Chapter)
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