The hell… What exactly are you trying to do? Following Leon’s will all the way back, after barging into his soul and seeing that crimson storm raging even from the deepest recesses, the “Insatiable Stomach” couldn’t help but be utterly stunned.
Not… How can such a weak soul carry such an enormous desire? When I wanted to gather all seven supreme sins at once and become one of the top Four Pillar Nightmares in a single breath, my own desire wasn’t as big as yours! So what does this human intend to do? Is he planning to overthrow the ridiculously strong Clearing Bureau and directly rule the world? “Scared, huh?”
Just as the “Insatiable Stomach” clung to Leon’s soul, looking dumbfounded at the boundless desires hidden below, a somewhat familiar presence suddenly approached.
Similarly clinging to the edge of Leon’s soul, it took a deep breath of the faint arrogance unconsciously seeping out from deep within his soul and said with a blissful expression: “It’s absolutely marvelous… Though we can only look and not touch, every time I’m allowed to connect to his soul, I have to come over and stay for a while. Truly… um… there probably won’t be anyone more extreme in arrogance than him.”
“Ho ho, look at the two of you, so naive.”
Just as the two sheep innards were clinging to Leon’s soul, inhaling deeply from the isolated storm, another familiar will came closer. First, it similarly clung to the edge of Leon’s soul, greedily eyed the flames of anger burning everything beneath the storm, then turned around with an arrogant expression and said:
“This person was discovered by me, and it was me who led him to bring you two back. The reason you two are where you are today is because of my sharp insight.
And I’m different from you two latecomers who can only crouch here and sniff a little bit of what occasionally leaks out unconsciously. I truly tasted his outburst of anger when he was still weak and powerless.”
After boasting about their “achievements” and “seniority,” the Black Goat representing wrath, also known as the “War Corner,” arrogantly told the other two sheep innards: “So now you understand, after our revival, who should be the boss?
Listen up, from now on I’ll be the leader of us all! If anyone dares to disobey me, I’ll tell this guy to throw you out! This guy follows my orders without question, admiring me immensely… Hey! Are you listening to me?”
The two sheep innards who were hugging Leon’s soul and crazily inhaling the scattered traces looked at the black goat and immediately revealed expressions of utter contempt.
“Ho ho, with the strength of the storm in this person’s heart, I don’t believe you can control him. You’re better off being his dog.”
“Listen to your *&^%$%, go away!”
“You…you…”
Initially seeing new arrivals… new sheep innards, the black goat thought to show off its elder brother’s demeanor but didn’t expect to be mocked by the sheep stomach and directly insulted by the sheep heart, instantly becoming furious inside, gritting its teeth and threatening: “You wait! I… hmm! Since you two are still useful, I’ll let you off this time. If it happens again, I’ll definitely make you regret it!”
“Ho ho, I’m not afraid, do whatever.”
“Regret your *&^%$*, go away!”
“You… Aaaah! You’ve made me so mad!”
…
Unaware of the small theater happening within his soul, after sensing the state of the “Insatiable Stomach,” Leon was just preparing to switch to the “I Am the Devil” badge and forcibly gain control of this thing when he heard a voice full of flattery coming from his soul.
“After suffering an ambush and receiving severe injuries, I’ve been wandering around this world for many years, unfortunately never finding a suitable master. Today, I’ve finally met you! Esteemed Mr. Leon, if you don’t mind, please allow me to follow you henceforth! I will do my utmost to provide all possible assistance, and whatever you ask me to do, I will do! Please let me stay by your side!”
“…”
Ah this… Purine half-ascended, yet never encountered a wise master, sir if you don’t discard me, I will regard you as my godfather, and obey your commands!
After hearing the “Insatiable Stomach’s” speech, which could not be described as having a good attitude but rather as outright licking boots, Leon, though gaining a great advantage, couldn’t help but twitch his mouth corners a couple of times.
What the hell kind of interdimensional Lu Bu… Never mind, cooperation is always better than non-cooperation. After all, if the three sheep innards cooperate enough, maybe when I go on missions, I can take off the “I Am the Devil” badge and free up a slot for another badge.
And just as the “Insatiable Stomach” bowed down and submitted to Leon’s “kingly aura” without any tricks, Leon, upon obtaining the eighth anomalous item, heard the familiar prompt sound.
[Materialist Soul (Heterochromatic · Bright Red · Cannot Upgrade): …]
[Wearing Effect: …]
[Advancement Path: …]
[Hidden Attribute: Badge Slot +4, Current Slot Number: 7, Total Anomalous Items Required to Open Next Slot: 16]
The number of anomalous items required to open the next slot seems to have doubled directly…
Looking at the newly added slot on the badge panel, Leon couldn’t help but feel a little happy trouble rising in his heart.
For myself, with four iron, three bronze, six silver, four gold, and one heterochromatic badges, totaling eighteen badges, even if they can be temporarily replaced, seven slots aren’t quite enough. It feels like I need to add one or two more.
Besides the three sheep innards, I also have the “Lazy Demoness’s Rent Broom,” the “Holy Spirit Pendant,” Anna’s photo [Suppose], the “Infected Blood Band” obtained from the female rebel, and the “Mirror Dog,” making a total of eight.
Then the anomalous item I created combining the secrets of Taurus and Aquarius, the “Keen Egg” that enhances left testicle sensitivity, is likely not counted, so it seems the method of brushing slots with self-made anomalous items won’t work.
None of the errors in content lie in 69 book bar, see!
As for the reason…
Because the core of [Materialism] is the analysis and understanding of the world, and the anomalous items I create cannot assist in analyzing and understanding the world, they cannot be used to unlock more slots?
…
“Knock knock”
Just as Leon was pondering the principle of how [Materialism] increases badge slots and thinking whether there might be some loopholes to exploit, he heard a knock on the door outside the director’s office, followed by Emma Senior’s voice from outside.
“Director? Are you available now?”
“Available, come in.”
After getting permission from the red-haired director, Emma Senior pushed the door open, nodded to Leon first, and then reported:
“The General Bureau just sent someone over with eleven hundred and eleven bottles of fine wine, saying it’s from Honorable Taurus for Leon. Can we receive it?”
Eleven hundred and eleven bottles of fine wine?!
Upon hearing Emma’s words, the red-haired director couldn’t help but tremble all over, then looked at Leon with eyes full of surprise, her fox-like eyes turning sticky and sweet, almost oozing honey.
I said before at headquarters, what were you discussing with Honorable Taurus? It turns out you were asking for drinks! Ahahaha!
Truly impressive! No wonder you’re my most favored drinking buddy. In the past, I certainly didn’t treat you badly for nothing. I went through a lot of trouble to gather these sheep innards for you, both using favors and shamelessly visiting people to ask for help. Who would’ve thought you’d prepare such a big surprise for me!
Ahahaha! Based on our relationship, out of these eleven hundred and eleven bottles of fine wine, I should get at least three to five hundred bottles, right? (End of Chapter)