Chapter 170

“I can’t tell what’s wrong with you either.”

Upon hearing this, the Red-haired Bureau Director shook his head and said, “While I do have some abilities related to perception, my forte is combat. Stuff involving mysticism and curse studies? That goat knows way more than me on that front.

Also, even though that goat’s power has waned a bit recently, it’s still a well-versed Great Demon with an incredibly long lifespan. In terms of understanding these kinds of things, there aren’t many people in the entire Clearing Bureau who surpass it.

So if even he can’t figure out what’s wrong, then you might as well not bother looking within the bureau. At least among the people I can call upon, including the Taurus Director, it’s unlikely anyone could solve your problem.”

“…”

Isn’t that just great?

After listening to the Red-haired Bureau Director’s words, Leon’s heart sank like a stone.

Even with ‘Emma’s Remaining Scripture’ protecting him, he could only learn Emma Senior’s caution, not her undead body.

If he keeps encountering abnormal events at this frequency, no matter how cautious he is, sooner or later he’ll run into trouble with all these unpredictable anomalous items, just like today.

Not to mention, that lead pellet from earlier was pretty deadly. If the person slinging it from three kilometers away had just aimed slightly higher, the damage wouldn’t have been limited to just his shoulder blade.

“Are you thinking about the person who hit you with the slingshot?”

The Red-haired Bureau Director guessed what Leon was pondering from his somewhat fearful gaze and consoled him, “Don’t worry. You’ve got my hair on you, and it’s extremely sensitive to death-related vibes. Should you encounter any fatal attacks, it’ll intercept them instantly. Though that person’s abilities counter yours, there are still ways to avoid it.”

“But what if it’s not immediate death, but rather something like poisoning, curses, bleeding—anything that makes me die slowly?”

Leon, aware of the general effects of the [Killing Blood Hair], after pondering for a moment, added with some concern:

“Or maybe something that drains all the air around me, forcibly relocates me to the bottom of the sea or underground, or doesn’t kill me outright but causes rapid aging through anomalous means.

And those abilities that don’t directly harm the body but target the soul, spirit, willpower, etc., they can bypass the protection of the [Killing Blood Hair], right?”

“That’s correct…”

Looking at Leon who, in the blink of an eye, had come up with seven or eight ways to bypass the [Killing Blood Hair] and successfully “eliminated” himself, the Red-haired Bureau Director was momentarily speechless. She felt like she was seeing a PLUS version of Emma.

Honestly speaking, while being cautious is good for cleaners, Little Leon seems overly influenced by Emma…

“Why don’t you stay in the bureau for now?”

After considering for a moment, the Red-haired Bureau Director suggested,

“The two investigators have already returned. If everything checks out, the goat’s heart will be sent back in a couple of days. Then you can go to the prison department of the Public Security Bureau, take on the position of Warden, and manage the most heinous death row prisoners.

Though it’s not as good as Emma’s undead body, having something on the level of the [Aspiration Heart] should keep you alive unless you encounter some extremely extreme anomalies. You should be able to make it through.”

That’s right! There’s still the goat’s heart! After being reminded by the Red-haired Bureau Director, Leon couldn’t help but feel a little uplifted amidst the bleak future.

Even though I’m not like Bobby Len, who has his heart inside his body, under the influence of the Gold Badge [I Am the Devil], using the substitute death ability of the goat’s heart shouldn’t be a problem. As long as I don’t meet with too extreme situations, I should be able to hold out until I truly become strong.

Oh yeah, there’s also the goat’s stomach!

Remembering another item from the “goat series,” Leon, eager to quickly boost his strength due to his poor luck, directly asked,

“Director! How’s the Black Goat’s stomach doing? Can I apply for it?”

After contemplating for a moment, the Red-haired Bureau Director replied,

“The goat’s stomach came to us on its own, not something you seized during a mission, but since it’s one of our submitted anomalies, after basic inspections, we in the Virgo Bureau can still apply for it first.

According to the General Bureau’s application regulations, you need to submit either an anomaly of similar grade or three anomalies of lower grade to obtain it.

Hmm… The goat’s stomach has a Leon Value of around 8 points, but because it’s part of a complete set of anomalies, the exchange requirement is much higher, probably calculated at 10 Leon Points. Do you have anything you can trade?”

“I do!”

After checking his current inventory, Leon tapped the small mirror he carried with him and instructed Puppy to throw out the miniature bed sealed with the “Bedside Ghost Hand.”

“This item has a Leon Value of 8.7, plus today’s seized [Heartfelt Moment] worth 2.5 Leon Points, it should be enough to trade… uh… wait a second.”

After touching the red hair around his neck, Leon didn’t immediately hand over the items. After hesitating for a moment, he asked,

“Director, could you do me a favor?”

“Hmm? What kind of favor?”

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“It’s just… recently, I’ve been targeted by rebels, and I’m worried they might go after my family. So, I’d like to have three strands of hair, one for each of my younger siblings.”

After stating his request, before the Red-haired Bureau Director could reply, fearing she might refuse, Leon quickly added,

“Of course, I know [Killing Blood Hair] No. 013 is a powerful anomaly, and even a few strands are very precious, requiring continuous consumption of your strength. So I definitely won’t take it for free.

If you agree, I’m willing to exchange this 8.7 Leon Point [Bedside Ghost Hand] for the three strands. Is that okay?”

“To exchange the [Bedside Ghost Hand] for three strands of my hair for your younger siblings? After listening to Leon’s condition, seeing his earnest expression, the Red-haired Bureau Director blinked unconsciously, then tapped her fingers lightly on the table and countered thoughtfully, “If you use the [Bedside Ghost Hand] to exchange for my hair, what will you use to get the goat’s stomach? Anomalies with nearly 10 Leon Points aren’t easy to find, are you sure you want to make this trade?”

“I’m sure.”

Leon nodded seriously, “Anomalies worth 10 Leon Points may be hard to find, but they’re still out there. To exchange them for Anna’s safety and others, I think it’s completely acceptable.”

So, your family is more important than everything else to you?

Staring into Leon’s eyes for a while, confirming that this was indeed what he thought, the Red-haired Bureau Director couldn’t help but blink, feeling a slight sourness in her heart. She envied those people Leon cared about, and even more, she envied Leon for still having someone who cared about him.

It’s so nice, whether it’s you or Emma, you both still have the most important families to rely on, whereas given my situation, I’m destined to be estranged from the concept of family… Hmm… How annoying! I was in a pretty good mood, but you made me feel so uncomfortable.

“Alright, I’ll take it!”

Swallowing the words “no need to exchange” that were on the tip of her tongue, grabbing the [Bedside Ghost Hand] and tossing it into the drawer, the Red-haired Bureau Director couldn’t resist glaring at Leon, who wore a pleased expression, and extended a malicious invitation to battle.

“Want a drink?”

“Eh?”

“Today, if you drink with me till we’re properly buzzed, I’ll give you not three, but thirty strands!”

(End of Chapter)