Chapter 270

After glancing at the results of the investigation by Jerry’s “friends” on the table, the red-haired Bureau Director’s fox-like eyes couldn’t help but narrow slightly. She then curved her knuckles and tapped the desk thoughtfully.

That toad had forcibly smuggled itself into the Chal Department Store’s Shopping Plaza before, almost causing a large-scale casualty incident. Later, it even hooked up with Rose Marseilles and a few other big noble families, gathering quite a number of believers among the kingdom’s nobility. The Scale Gold Religion’s actions over the past two months had already crossed the line.

She should’ve acted immediately and driven all these rats out from the sewers, but she was held up by matters concerning the Aquarius Director. Busy investigating the Aquarius Director with Beverly, she hadn’t had time to take action and settle accounts.

Her “weak” behavior seemed to have sent the wrong signal to the people of the Scale Gold Religion, causing them to misjudge her tolerance level, actually holding their assembly right in the Capital City…

Looks like she’d have to get tough and teach the Scale Gold Religion a lesson! After confirming her attitude towards the Scale Gold Religion going forward, the red-haired Bureau Director stopped her habitual movements while thinking and looked up at Emma in front of her.

“Emma, what do you think about this news that Leon has gathered?”

“…”

“Emma?”

“Uh… sorry, I just got lost in thought for a moment.”

Hearing the puzzled call from the red-haired Bureau Director, Emma came back to her senses and apologized with a smile. Then, she opened her mouth and asked normally:

“Director, what did you say about Leon again?”

“…”

Why does it feel like you’ve been a little off since you sent Leon home yesterday?

“What I said wasn’t about what happened to Leon, but rather, what are your thoughts on the news of this assembly that Leon brought back?”

The red-haired Bureau Director glanced suspiciously at Emma but didn’t find anything particularly unusual, so she temporarily set aside her doubts and continued explaining:

“Previously, Leon took on a mission to rescue people at Rose Manor, where he encountered a bishop of the Scale Gold Religion’s wealth-attracting sect and learned about their plan for an assembly. Then he threatened the Marcellini Family, demanding they notify him immediately after learning about the Scale Gold Religion’s assembly plans.

This morning, someone from the Marcellini Family came and said that the Scale Gold Religion is planning to hold an assembly in three days, the location being Red Pine Avenue in the Capital City. Specifically, it should be in the underground area of the Marcellini Family’s Rose Manor.”

After briefly recounting the cause and effect, the red-haired Bureau Director voiced her thoughts.

“Compared to other secret cults, the Scale Gold Religion is the least harmful. But recently, they’ve really not been playing nice. Not only did they choose to hold the assembly directly in the Capital City, but they also brought three bishops at once. So I want you to go there and make them behave for a while.”

“Understood.”

Without hesitation, Emma accepted the task, glanced at the report on the table, and then asked:

“To what extent exactly? Completely annihilate them, or just capture those three bishops?”

“Extent-wise…”

Hearing Emma’s question, the red-haired Bureau Director pondered for a moment and then stated firmly: “How about you bring the [Sin Judgment Coffin] this time and check out the situation with those people from the Scale Gold Religion.

If they’re the less dangerous kind, you can go easy on them. The Scale Gold Religion’s doctrines aren’t particularly extreme; many people join just to restore limbs or regain sight, so there’s no need to be too harsh.

For the cat-believers of the wealth-attracting sect and the snake-believers of the wealth-consuming sect, if their sins aren’t too deep, just scare them and drive them away to prevent them from gathering together to do evil.

But if it’s the toad-believers of the wealth-spitting sect, those responsible for purchasing limbs, health, happiness, and other ‘exchange items,’ and if the [Sin Judgment Coffin] reacts, then eliminate them all without leaving a single one behind.”

“Got it.”

After carefully listening to the red-haired Bureau Director’s instructions and remembering the task objectives, Emma nodded slightly and prepared to leave but was called back by the Bureau Director.

“Emma, did something happen yesterday?”

“Hmm? Why do you ask?”

“Because you seem a bit off today.”

Looking at her surprised best friend who turned around and looked at her with confusion, the red-haired Bureau Director narrowed her eyes and stated confidently: “Emma, tell me the truth. Something definitely happened after you sent Leon home yesterday, otherwise, you wouldn’t have suddenly spaced out… Did he try anything funny with you?”

“Are you kidding?”

“How could you think such things? Leon isn’t that kind of person. I was distracted because I was thinking about something else; it has nothing to do with him.”

“Alright…”

Although still feeling something wasn’t quite right, Emma’s expression was completely normal, showing no signs of anything amiss, so the red-haired Bureau Director had to temporarily set aside this thought and then asked with concern: “Emma, how’s your condition recently?”

“Not bad.”

“Did the wounds from the blood-sworn swordfish during the Rayne Harbor mission heal?”

“They healed long ago.”

“Can your body still handle the immense consumption of the [Sin Judgment Coffin]?”

“No problem.”

“Did Leon really not harass you yesterday?”

“Didn’t I tell you…”

Seeing the red-haired Bureau Director sneakily ask again amidst a few seemingly concerned questions, Emma couldn’t help but sigh helplessly: “Olivia, if you keep this up, I’m really going to get angry.”

“Alright, alright, I won’t ask anymore, okay?”

With a dissatisfied sniff, the red-haired Bureau Director pouted and said:

“Anyway, be careful. When people are drunk, their self-control decreases, and they often reveal the thoughts they usually suppress… Anyway, Leon doesn’t seem as honest as he looks, I think he definitely has some feelings for you, so don’t let him…”

“Olivia!”

“Okay, okay, I won’t say it, I promise I won’t say it this time!”

Surrendering under Emma’s slightly irritated gaze, the red-haired Bureau Director waved her hands and obediently watched her leave. Staring at Emma’s back, she noticed the four marks – one red and three black – on her back and couldn’t help but furrow her brows in thought.

She answered one question falsely and three truthfully out of the four I asked her… So, did Leon really harass her yesterday?…

“Achoo!”

“See? I told you to wear more clothes, now you caught a cold!”

Glaring at Leon, who was still dressed in autumn clothes in winter and looked extremely “thin,” Anna took out a scarf she had prepared earlier and handed it to the continuously sneezing Leon, along with a pair of gloves from her bag.

“Put it on quickly, stop being stubborn!”

“I’m not being stubborn, I really don’t feel cold… Alright, I’ll put it on.”

“Yeah, yeah, you don’t feel cold… Put on the gloves too!”

“Alright…”

Rubbing his nose that kept itching suddenly, Leon, whose family status plummeted drastically after being discovered attempting to be unfaithful, had no choice but to accept the scarf and gloves under his sister’s stern gaze and wore them obediently.

But honestly, although the reinforcement from 5 points of taint value already gave him some resistance to the cold, wearing the scarf and gloves really made him feel much more comfortable by blocking the cold wind from rushing into his neck and cuffs.

“Stand still, don’t move.”

On tiptoe, Anna adjusted the scarf around Leon’s neck, blocking the last place where the wind could rush in, then couldn’t help but nod in satisfaction. She then reached out and linked arms with Leon.

“Let’s go, it’s rare for you to have free time today, we’ll attend Melanie’s parent-teacher meeting!”