Chapter 976: Truth and Lies
Chapter 976: Truth and Lies
The only chance... It seemed to be the case.
After replaying the scenario in his mind, Lyon had to admit that he couldn't come up with a solution to this problem. The Yuan Shen Tai was too unique; no matter what he tried, he couldn't bypass it. It seemed that this was indeed the only path left.
Glancing at the Red-haired Director once more, Lyon decided against trying to persuade her further. After all, given her personality, persuasion would be futile. Even if she cheerfully agreed, she would still do as she pleased the moment he turned away.
The only way to stop her for now...
"Lyon."
"I was just thinking."
Knowing that he couldn't hide his thoughts from the Red-haired Director, Lyon closed his eyes briefly, then released Queen Ailier's waist, silently terminating the effect of the Soft Rice Badge.
A sigh of relief escaped him.
"Thank you."
"..."
Thank me for what? For not interfering with your plan and watching you walk to your death at the Yuan Shen Tai?
"Thank you for respecting my choice."
"..."
Having grown accustomed to your occasional 'mind-reading,' I won't respond further," Lyon said, having guessed her thoughts. Instead, he pulled a chair and sat beside the Red-haired Director, then asked expressionlessly:
"I won't stop you, but you have to take me with you."
"Okay."
Understanding that Lyon was the kind of person who wouldn't give up until the last moment, and that he would likely try again, the Red-haired Director nodded in agreement. Then, with a serious expression, she spoke:
"But you have to promise me..."
"If I don't find a better solution than your plan, I won't interfere with it... Can you agree to that?"
"Yes!"
Seeing Lyon's commitment, the Red-haired Director completely relaxed and nodded. She leaned back in the chair, stretching lazily, and sighed with a hint of fatigue:
"It wasn't easy... You're much more difficult to deal with than I imagined. Fortunately, when I initially caused chaos at the Deephold Sanctuary, I brought upon myself a huge disaster, which brought me equal luck. Otherwise, I might have truly fallen into your hands this time."
You still have the nerve to say that...
Recalling the past incident where 'ash' filled the sky, Lyon's lips twitched as he changed the subject:
"He does."
Smiling at Lyon, the Red-haired Director replied:
"His initial plan was for me to side with him, help him drain all the Gong Zheng Maixue, weaken the Palace of Observation, which was causing the decline of the Cleaners from one generation to the next, and then try to reshape the world with his ideas. But now..."
"That's just foolish."
Unable to hold back, Lyon interrupted the Red-haired Director, frowning:
"Setting aside whether his ideology is right or wrong, his life is still in the hands of the Anti-Kingdom Union. In the future, if a conflict arises, he... Um..."
At this point, Lyon seemed to realize something and interrupted his evaluation, his eyes widening in surprise as he looked at the Red-haired Director beside him.
"It's exactly as you guessed."
The Red-haired Director nodded slightly, a hint of sigh in her voice:
"That idiot's plan was to revive the citizens of the Eastern Carleva Kingdom, and then for me to receive the complete Crimson Blood..."
"I'll take his place and fulfill his dream."
"..."
So, the director was going to let himself be killed by the Anti-Kingdom? And the Serpent Director wasn't planning to survive either?
After considering the Serpent Director's intentions, Lyon couldn't help but sigh.
"Forget it, pretend I didn't say anything just now..."
The Serpent Director... although a bit foolish, he had the courage to die for his ideals. Even with his foolishness, he lived up to the bravery associated with the Eastern Carleva Kingdom's bloodline.
After slightly reevaluating the Serpent Director, Lyon shook his head.
"Although I don't agree with his plan, I admit he's not as..." Lyon paused, "I thought you two were mortal enemies. No wonder he could 'convince' you."
"Hmm."
Sniffing the scent of alcohol emanating from Lyon, the red-haired director nodded.
"When I first came here, I intended to finish him off. But when he insisted that I join him, saying only I could take on the Crimson Blood, and that he wanted me to fulfill his unfulfilled dreams after his death, I didn't act immediately. Instead, I decided to bring him to see you."
"I see..."
Understanding the whole situation, Lyon nodded and continued to ask, "And now? What's his plan now?"
"He hasn't said."
Wrinkling his nose slightly, the red-haired director took a deep breath of the intoxicating alcohol in the air and smiled.
"Although he doesn't admit it, I understand. The oil and ointment from Deephold Sanctuary don't lie. After I pulled him out of Deephold Sanctuary, he was already convinced by you. He acknowledged you in his heart and is ready to entrust his ideals to you, but he's still being stubborn."
"So... he's now willing to cooperate with you and fulfill your plan?"
"Hmm."
The red-haired director discreetly moved his chair closer to Lyon and replied while sniffing the air.
"After rescuing the Serpent Director from Deephold Sanctuary, I shared my plan with him. Although his expression was hard to read, he didn't object."
"..."
So, if your plan succeeds, not only will you die in the Yuan Shen tai, but he will also be killed by the Slaughter Association when he recovers in the Palace of Observation. This plan essentially requires the sacrifice of both of you?
Realizing this, Lyon closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair.
The Eastern Carleva Kingdom's downfall was largely due to these two individuals.
And now, the Serpent Director, who had orchestrated the Serpent Erosion incident, leading to the destruction of the Eastern Carleva Kingdom, and the director, who had personally annihilated the same kingdom, were willing to sacrifice their lives to atone for the destruction they had caused. Thinking about it carefully, this was indeed... hmm?
Sensing something amiss, Lyon opened his eyes abruptly and discovered that the red-haired director had somehow moved next to him. Her two eyes were fixed on his mouth, blinking not at all.
"You smell so good..."
"?!?!"
"Er... I mean, when you said you felt sorry for me and asked me to wait for you, it was so charming that I was almost moved. So..."
Taking a deep breath of the intoxicating scent emanating from Lyon, the red-haired director's throat twitched slightly. Blinking her eyes, she asked with deep affection:
"Can I have a taste?"
(End of Chapter)
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