Chapter 358

If things were really like that, perhaps “Leon Lane” would have been gone six years ago, and thus wouldn’t exist now.

So, despite Leonard being an extreme brat, he disrupted the summoning ritual. Theoretically speaking, he’s half the savior of most residents in the Capital City, including himself.

By this calculation, Leon had actually messed up. He should’ve thanked him first before eliminating him.

…

“Bureau Director.”

After silently thanking Leonard in his heart, Leon asked with a somewhat flickering gaze:

“Based on your guess, which one of the Deathscape Sovereigns was trying to manifest six years ago?”

“Why are you asking this?”

The Red-haired Bureau Director narrowed her eyes upon hearing this, full of caution as she said:

“You’re not planning to do something reckless again, like taking down a Deathscape Sovereign, right?”

“How could I possibly…”

Leon replied helplessly:

“That’s a Deathscape Sovereign who has lived for countless years; I’m just a lowly Level 3 Cleaner. How could I even think about challenging such an existence? I was just asking out of curiosity.”

“You’d better mean it!”

The Red-haired Bureau Director sniffed after hearing this, then frowned and warned:

“If it were the Goddess of Wealth, eliminating her might not cause much trouble, but Deathscape Sovereigns are different. Those who bear the title ‘Sovereign of a Realm’ play indispensable roles in maintaining the normal operation of the entire world.

For example, the path for souls returning to the world, the [No Return Road], was created by the Deathscape Sovereign ‘First Dead Person.’ It was due to this achievement that he became one of the sovereigns of the Deathscape.

Among the other Sovereigns, ‘Grandma Yakou’ created the [Death-Announcing Crow Nest] and the [Funeralist Corridor]; ‘Wailing Doll’ established the [Repentance City] and the [Ghost Mist Swamp]; ‘Faceless Person’ created the [Black and White Bridge] and…”

After briefly explaining the titles and achievements of several Deathscape Sovereigns, the Red-haired Bureau Director continued with a slightly colder look: “As for the one who tried to manifest six years ago, it should be the ‘Doe of Afflicted Flesh’ among the Deathscape Sovereigns. The three places where Emma used to stay, the [Burial Garment Mirror Lake], and the two places I took you through, the [Corpse Soil Black Forest] and the [White Bone Palace], were all created by it.

That… Deathscape Sovereign is responsible for removing the false flesh and clothing from those who understand their own deaths, turning them into naked and pure souls, making significant contributions to the return of the souls of the dead to the world.

Therefore, we can’t really eliminate it. Even if it successfully manifested in the Capital City six years ago and caused numerous deaths, the Bureau could only drive it back to the Deathscape, forcing it into hibernation. We couldn’t truly kill it.

Otherwise, the three places it created would rapidly collapse. Before new corresponding rules are formed, a large number of the dead would be stranded on the No Return Road, unable to return to the world normally, causing chaos in the operation of the Deathscape.”

So does that mean we can’t avenge Senior Emma? Leon asked with some reluctance: “What problems would arise if a large number of the dead were stranded?”

“It would be serious.”

The Red-haired Bureau Director sighed:

“When the Third-Generation Bureau Director was still alive, he once led people to kill a Deathscape Sovereign, causing the [Mystic Spirit Valley], which was responsible for erasing the excessive wisdom of the dead, to collapse. This resulted in a large number of souls being stranded before the [Repentance City].

In the following fifteen years, without any large-scale wars happening, the number of newborn souls around the world decreased by almost one-twentieth, and there was even a trend of further reduction.

Under these circumstances, the Bureau had no choice but to send a large number of cleaners to reside permanently in the Deathscape, burying overly wise souls and allowing them to slowly decompose unconsciously until new rules were formed… That place was later called the [Cemetery of Sages], where the coffin of the Third-Generation Bureau Director is buried.”

“…”

“This time, do you understand why I didn’t want to tell Emma the truth?”

The Red-haired Bureau Director said helplessly:

“I understand how you feel, but many things in this world are like this, destined not to have a perfect ending. For Emma, perhaps the current situation is the best result.

Anyway, if you really insist on doing something with Emma, I won’t stop you. But both Emma and Elie’s situations are very special, so you need to be mentally prepared.

Especially Elie, I suspect she was the avatar chosen by the ‘Doe of Afflicted Flesh’ for its manifestation. Although the ceremony was interrupted, after she regains her body, even if the Doe cannot use this to manifest, it may still take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble.

These damn guys never give up. Kill one, and another comes up. If you’re not careful, they’ll sneak into the house like rats and cause massive destruction, driving you crazy… Oh, by the way, I plan to go drink a couple of drinks after work. Are you coming?”

“Huh?”

Leon, who had been listening with a solemn expression just moments ago, was caught off guard by the Bureau Director’s sudden change of topic. By the time he realized what she was talking about, his face immediately fell, and he shook his head firmly:

“No! I’ve quit drinking already! And Bureau Director, you should also drink less! Have you forgotten what you promised the Honorable Taurus?”

“Tsk…no fun!”

Her well-intentioned invitation for relaxation was sternly rejected and accompanied by a serious reminder, prompting the Red-haired Bureau Director to pout: “Then I’ll go alone!

Seriously… I’ve been squatting down there for days, and I even fought with Aquarius. It was exhausting, okay? Can’t I relax a little?”

“It’s not that you can’t relax… but drinking really causes problems!”

Leon, still preoccupied with the conspiracy of the ‘Doe of Afflicted Flesh,’ couldn’t help but remind her: “When you’re sober, your abilities are undoubtedly top-notch, but when you’re drunk, you’re too vulnerable. What if someone invades while you’re passed out…”

“So here’s the thing, a drunk me is indeed easy to deal with, but how do they know if I’m really drunk or not?”

“Huh?”

The Red-haired Bureau Director, already at the door, turned around and smiled as she said:

“Remember this, when someone has a weakness that everyone knows, you need to be cautious.”

She gave Leon a significant look, and then smiling gently added:

“A person who is flawless all the time can’t always stay vigilant. Even if they are constantly cautious, there will inevitably be times of laxity.

But a person who is flawless when sober but full of flaws when drunk, if the opponent isn’t stupid, they will choose to attack when she’s drunk… Do you get my meaning?”

“…”

In that case, one just needs to be extra cautious when drunk, and can loosen up a bit otherwise. Or even… you aren’t always really drunk? Most of the time, you’re just fishing?

Looking at Leon, whose eyes widened slightly and whose face was filled with incredulity, the Red-haired Bureau Director couldn’t help but smile smugly, winking her beautiful fox-like eyes.

“Learn from this, Little Liang~ Although your talent is good, when it comes to scheming against opponents, you’re still wet behind the ears~”

(End of Chapter)