Chapter 115

Even though I didn’t catch “that person’s” front face during the dice-throwing process, apart from not having wings on their back, in terms of hair color and figure, they were almost identical to the person in front of me.

Especially when they turned around after noticing me, the expression in that glance was like it had been carved from the same mold!

Also, no wonder “that person” seemed familiar. Even though during the process of helping them ascend to the rank of Duke, I never had any contact with them, while reading newspapers over the past two months, I’d already seen their back twice.

Once was during the collapse of the cash register at Chal Department Store, where this person was crushed by a mountain of golden wheels, with half their body buried underneath, and The Sun Newspaper’s journalist captured their appearance at the time.

The other instance was just recently, when this person appeared at Leon Manor, lying on the ground covered in injuries, also photographed by the Public Security Bureau. The photo was published on the front page of The Sun Newspaper…

Shocked! My newly onboarded colleague actually has True God-level potential. How should I approach him? Should I start fawning immediately or play it cool for a bit first? Urgent, waiting online!…

This guy… why is he so strange?

Under the scrutinizing gaze of the laid-back youth filled with mixed emotions, Lyon felt uneasy inside. After a moment of silence, Lyon awkwardly tugged at the corners of his mouth and politely smiled at the other person.

However, much to his astonishment, upon receiving Lyon’s gesture of goodwill, the other person suddenly flinched and instinctively took a half-step backward…

What’s wrong with him? As Lyon was racking his brain trying to understand, the red-haired Bureau Director also noticed the abnormality of the laid-back youth. She looked thoughtfully between the two before smiling brightly and opening her mouth to speak:

“You’ve returned rather quickly this time… Lyon, you can call him Tom. Though he looks younger, he joined our bureau several years earlier than Emma. He’s already over thirty, and he’s also a Level One Disaster Handler.”

Level One Disaster Handler?

Upon hearing the other person’s title, Lyon couldn’t help but become solemn in his expression.

The Bureau Director had once told him that those assigned as Level One Disaster Handlers are generally the ace employees of each Clearing Bureau, capable of leading teams independently to handle large-scale disasters.

The top-tier among Level One Disaster Handlers, if there’s a vacancy in the position of Bureau Director at Division 75, have a high probability of being promoted. The two Level One Disaster Handlers in the Virgo Bureau are currently at this level, far surpassing ordinary Level One handlers, making them ace elites.

That would mean the odd young man in front of him was already a “semi-Bureau Director level” strong person.

“Senior Tom.”

Since the other person was an elder and one of the aces of the Clearing Bureau, and even though Lyon was technically only sixteen years old in this life, merely half the age of the other, he courteously greeted first:

“My name is Leon Lane. I’m a newly regularized employee this month, currently still a Level Three Accident Handler. Please look forward to your guidance in the future.”

“You… you’re too polite…”

Instinctively hiding his right hand, which had been cut by the dice, behind his back, the laid-back youth forced out a friendly smile.

“Talking about guidance is a bit much. I’ve just been here a few years longer than you. We can learn from each other, learn from each other…”

Still unsure of the temperament of this “future True God,” and fearing exposure if he tried sneaking a dice roll, the laid-back youth could only turn to the red-haired Bureau Director and say:

“Director, I just came to report my mission. There’s nothing urgent. Since you two still have things to discuss, I won’t disturb anymore, okay?”

“Hmm.”

Squinting her eyes to observe the unusually behaved laid-back youth, then looking at Lyon who seemed to have a favorable impression of him, the red-haired Bureau Director nodded, taking the mission report and said:

“Alright.”

As the footsteps of the laid-back youth slowly faded away after leaving the Director’s office, the red-haired Bureau Director turned to Lyon, smiling brightly and asked: “Little Lyon~ What do you think of Senior Tom?”

What do I think? Hearing the words of the red-haired Bureau Director, Lyon thought for a moment and replied: “Senior Tom seems quite kind-hearted, but his collar has stains that have been there for a long time, his nails are trimmed carelessly, and the leather parts of his shoes and luggage haven’t been well maintained, cracked severely. It seems… he’s somewhat unconcerned with trivialities?”

“You’re quite observant, but that’s not what I’m asking.”

The red-haired Bureau Director shook her head, squinting slightly as she softly said: “Little Lyon, when you get the chance, use that sheep to check his soul and see if there’s anything unusual about it.”

Huh?! Upon hearing this, Lyon couldn’t help but be slightly stunned, followed by furrowing his brows tightly.

“Do you suspect him…”

“I don’t suspect him. Unlike other divisions, people who stay in our Virgo Bureau aren’t necessarily all good, but none are completely evil either. I want you to check his soul state mainly because I’m concerned about the people behind him.”

“The people behind him are?”

“He has some ties with the Aquarius Director.”

Without missing a beat, the red-haired Bureau Director explained:

“Tom used to be an official in the Ministry of Finance. Due to the King dismissing three consecutive Ministers of Finance, the Ministry was in chaos for a long time. Then he… hmm… urgently needed a large sum of money, so he did some unsavory things and lost the kingdom’s reserve funds.

In dire straits, he joined the Clearing Bureau. The Aquarius Director seemed to discover some sort of talent in him and helped create an almost custom-made anomalous item for him. Although the identity of the Aquarius Director is confidential and they’ve had almost no direct contact, it’s better to be cautious.”

“I understand.”

After nodding and noting down this task, Lyon brought the topic back, tentatively probing:

“Director, regarding the demon heart seized at the Lane Family…”

“It was sent to the General Bureau long ago, just wait for the inspection!”

Upon hearing this, the red-haired Bureau Director couldn’t help but darken her face, remembering the plummeting performance rankings of the bureau. She instantly drank a mouthful of tea sullenly and irritably said: “Stop daydreaming! Once the bureau finishes its investigation and confirms that you have no problems, what’s yours will be yours! With me covering you, no one else can take it away!”

“Oh oh, that’s good that’s good.”

Good my ass! Looking at Lyon who seemed quite happy, the red-haired Bureau Director became infuriated.

“I assigned you a survey mission! A survey!”

“After identifying the suspicious target, why didn’t you return and call for backup? Instead, you directly engaged in combat with him? Your clothes were soaked in blood in the photos! Is that how you learned from Emma? Not to mention, you couldn’t stop that thing, causing massive additional casualties and almost completely destroying a major noble family!

Do you know? The evaluation of your mission this time will definitely be the lowest in the bureau! The absolute lowest tier! Only slightly better than a failed mission!”

(End of Chapter)