Chapter 278

Financial Times: “Char Department Store completes compensation, but the big sale continues, severely affecting multiple department stores.”

Dance & Entertainment Gazette: “Sad news, Master Wilde goes missing, suspected to have been kidnapped by an unknown assailant.”

Political Arena Weekly: “Rebel party splits, moderate faction abandons attack activities and will establish a new labor party in the Old District.”

Royal Post: “After the princess’s engagement, the old nobility surprisingly all shifts allegiance to the prince. What will become of the future of the Robin family?”

“Hmm…”

After flipping through the newspapers and magazines that had just been delivered in the morning, the Red-haired Bureau Director couldn’t help but blink in surprise, feeling that these headlines sounded a bit strange, but she wasn’t sure exactly where.

It wasn’t until she went over them again and again twice that she finally realized why these headlines felt off…

Because of Leon!

In this pile of reading materials, although none of them mentioned Leon’s name, whether it was the theater incident, the compensation for Chal Department Store, or the movements of the rebel factions, as well as the internal strife within the royal family, they all seemed somehow related to him.

He really does cause quite a stir.

Shaking her head with some exasperation, the Red-haired Bureau Director lazily flipped through the newspaper while absentmindedly curling the tip of her bright red hair with her clean, slender fingers, frowning deeply in thought.

The state of Leon after drinking too much a couple of days ago truly gave her quite a fright.

Although she didn’t know what kind of anomalous item Leon referred to as the “Immortal in Wine,” being able to withstand part of the effects of the [Slaughter Blood Hair] at the level of a Level 3 Cleaner probably meant this alcohol-related anomalous item had potential worthy of a numbered classification, with an incredibly strong life-saving effect.

So… since the bureau is short on hands, should I give him more responsibility? “Tap, tap tap”

Just as the Red-haired Bureau Director put down the newspaper and started rummaging through the drawers, there was a knock on the office door.

“Director, it’s me.”

Pione? Upon hearing the voice outside the door, the Red-haired Bureau Director slightly raised her eyebrows before responding:

“Come in.”

As soon as the Red-haired Bureau Director’s voice faded, a faint silver figure eerily “seeped” into the office from outside the door and slowly walked up to the desk.

“Here’s the cleanup report for this mission.”

Placing a few folded papers on the table, the “Silver Man” reported with a gentle expression: “The mission proceeded very smoothly. The well leading to the Black Plague Tide has been sealed, and there were no casualties among the townsfolk. The memories of relevant personnel have also been erased by the [Illusion Vase], so no one remembers those plague-spreading monsters.”

“Very good.”

After briefly flipping through the [Black Plague Well Incident Cleanup Report] on the table, the Red-haired Bureau Director nodded in satisfaction and praised with a smile:

“Still as quick and efficient as always, you truly live up to your reputation, Pione. Besides Emma and Leon, you’re the one I trust the most in the bureau.”

“Hmm… if I must say, he’s passable?”

After mentally reviewing the anomalous items Leon possessed, the Red-haired Bureau Director uncertainly said: “If we talk about Leon Value… meaning the degree to which he has been contaminated by anomalous items, he’s roughly equivalent to a Level 3 Cleaner who has been working for two or three years, still far behind you guys.

But his mind is sharp, and his methods are diverse. It feels like no matter what situation he encounters, he can always complete the task after causing a commotion, sometimes even exceeding expectations… Hmm… In short, most of the time, he gives off a very reliable impression.”

After giving Leon a fairly high evaluation, the Red-haired Bureau Director glanced at the thoughtful “Little Silver Man” and smiled, saying: “Pione, how about it? Are you interested in meeting Leon and then taking him to your ‘place of sorrow’ to see if he can solve your problem?”

“This… let’s not do that.”

The person glowing with a faint silver light chuckled bitterly, shaking his head: “Director, it’s not that I don’t trust your judgment, but even though he’s outstanding, he’s only been in the branch for a short while as a Level 3 Cleaner. Even you and Miss Emma couldn’t resolve the issue at the Meybis Silver Mine. What can he possibly do?

Besides, you know that every return to the Meybis Silver Mine is equal to making me relive… sigh! Without absolute certainty, I really don’t want to go back there again. Sorry.”

“It’s fine, I just happened to think of him and casually recommended him. Whether or not to ask for his help is entirely up to you.”

Unbothered by the rejection, the Red-haired Bureau Director cheerfully said: “However, Pione, don’t underestimate him because of his seniority. If it weren’t for him, I might not have been able to take down the Aquarius Director. Little Liang probably has more secrets than you.

That’s why I still suggest that if you have no other options, take him to the silver mine. After all, if Leon fails, you’ll just suffer a bit. But if he succeeds, you’ll be much better off later.”

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“I… I’ll think about it.”

“No rush, take your time.”

While speaking, the Red-haired Bureau Director flipped through the pile of newspapers on the table. When she saw the advertisement “Ami Winery’s Lover’s Wine selling well, manufacturer rewards customers, couples get a 40% discount when buying together,” her gaze paused momentarily. She then casually folded the page and handed over another booklet underneath.

“The silver mine matter can be discussed later, but this one is more urgent… Take a look at this first.”

With some confusion, “Little Silver Man” took the booklet and read the title on the cover aloud.

“Airship schedule… Crocodile Kingdom’s sniffers… VIP cabin… Private ship… Director, is this my next mission?”

“It’s not your next mission, but rather the next mission for both you and Leon.

Leon discovered some very dangerous situations. If we don’t intervene a little, the kingdom might face an extremely brutal war in the future.”

After correcting “Little Silver Man” Pione’s statement and emphasizing the importance of this mission, the Red-haired Bureau Director seriously said: “Originally, I planned to send Emma with him, but Emma is dealing with the Scale Gold Religion gathering. Jerry’s ‘friends’ aren’t effective on airships, and Tom’s dice results are unstable. So, after careful consideration, you’re the most suitable.

Pione, the sniffers from the Crocodile Kingdom will arrive at the boarding tower in three days. I want you to work with Leon to alter the information in those sniffers’ hands and modify their memories accordingly…

Finally, this mission must succeed; failure is absolutely unacceptable!”

(End of Chapter)