Chapter 375

Tested the effective range of the [Honest Tongue], and found that after most of its influence was blocked, the fewer lies in each sentence, the less impact on my own tongue. So Leon switched to Performance Master mode, frowning angrily and rebuking: “I know you investigators have a grudge against us from the Virgo Subdivision, so you always love to write exaggerated stuff in your reports, but this time you’ve gone too far!”

“Would you believe, for such a huge matter you actually dare to frame us? Do you even know what would happen if you succeeded? What kind of effect it would have on me and Senior Emma? Where’s your conscience? Did the dogs eat it?”

“…”

Heh, my conscience might be in some dog’s stomach, but your thick face? Regular dogs can’t chew through that! After struggling for half a day and confirming that the [Honest Tongue] had indeed lost its effect, the Old Investigator couldn’t help but take a deep breath, then silently picked up his pen and started recording faithfully.

The things I traced back using the [Ritual Process Pocket Watch] are absolutely the truth about the Gold Nightingale Marquis’s death. Compared to the [Honest Tongue], which can be interfered with, what I personally saw in the past cannot be falsified—the Gold Nightingale Marquis must have been killed by him! But the [Ritual Process Pocket Watch] itself has an extremely high Leon Value, not something a mere investigator can activate. Moreover, there’s a record of it in the Bureau—it’s one of the ‘Time Trio’ created by the Aquarius Director using the remnants of the King of Time as material, and now it should have been taken away by the ‘Aquarius Director’.

Therefore, if I were to bring this thing out, it would be equivalent to announcing to everyone that I am connected to the Aquarius Director. A quick investigation would immediately expose my identity. Compared to the shocking news that I’m still alive, illegally killing a marquis isn’t really a big deal.

And in order to escape from the effects of the [Indication List] and the [Deathscape Streetlamp], and to hide from the Clearing Bureau, I’ve already discarded all my ‘Evil Souls’. If the remaining part of my ‘Good Souls’ is also discovered, then I’ll truly have nothing left.

This young man in front of me, though full of secrets, might hinder my next plan, but he’s not worth risking my last bit of life to take him down…

Not worth it! Not worth it!…

In less than a second, the Old Investigator… or rather, half of the Aquarius Director, suppressed the frustration in his heart, maintaining a blank expression while asking the pre-designed questions one by one.

And Leon continued to maintain his character, answering one after another, adding some personal touches along the way, using vague targets and semi-true semi-false words to completely wash away the remaining effect of the [Honest Tongue].

With both sides “cooperating intentionally,” this fierce “interrogation” ended abnormally peacefully. The Old Investigator’s notebook was only filled with replies that seemed somewhat true, along with Leon’s strong expressions of loyalty to the Clearing Bureau.

“That’s all for the questioning. We will definitely continue investigating and come back when we have enough evidence… There’s another matter.”

After closing the notebook filled with Leon’s “loyalty” to the Clearing Bureau, which made him feel nauseous just looking at it, the Old Investigator took out a document and handed it over expressionlessly.

“What is this?”

“This is a dangerous situation investigated by the General Bureau using two time-related anomalous items, based on the Watchtower Palace’s prompt.”

Nauseated by Leon’s passionate flood of lies, the Old Investigator said with a grim face:

“It was supposed to be directly handed over to Lady Olivia after confirming that neither of you had colluded with her, but since our investigation wasn’t thorough and we wrongfully accused you, I don’t have the face to see her. Please hand it over directly!”

Watchtower Palace’s prompt?! After hearing the Old Investigator’s words, Leon and the others couldn’t help but straighten their expressions, solemnly receiving the sealed document.

“Is the information inside only for Olivia’s eyes, or can we see it too?”

Looking at the tightly sealed document, Emma frowned and asked:

“Also, the messages given by the Watchtower Palace are usually very important. Why not contact Olivia directly through the [Celestial Sphere Mirror] instead of using paper documents?”

“That I don’t know. I’m just running an errand.”

After hearing Emma’s inquiry, the Old Investigator shook his head and said: “As for whether you can see it… The General Bureau didn’t specify, they just told me to deliver this message to the Virgo Subdivision, so members of the Virgo Subdivision should be able to read it.”

All members of the Virgo Subdivision can see it? So… It’s probably going to be a large-scale mission requiring the mobilization of all members!

Understanding the significance of this document, Emma didn’t dare to delay, giving a few quiet instructions before picking up the document and leaving hurriedly. Meanwhile, Leon, who had just put on a great show of loyalty, felt relieved and stood up to see the guest off: “If that’s the case, I won’t see you off further. Please go ahead.”

“…”

Staring at Leon’s face again and again, deeply engraving this person who almost got him killed into his mind once more, the Old Investigator, who had maintained a relatively amiable demeanor and hadn’t cursed even when provoked, finally couldn’t help but let out a strange laugh, saying meaningfully:

“Mr. Leon, I believe we will meet again soon.”

“…”

???

Your words… why do they sound like a villainous Big Boss? “Wait”

Though no problems were detected, having heard similar phrases like “XXX, we’ll settle this later” many times in his previous life, Leon instinctively felt something was off.

After taking another look at the other party’s natural smile and sensing the mysterious aura around him, Leon hesitated slightly, ultimately deciding to ask to retain him: “Don’t leave yet… Is your name Camus?”

“How?”

Upon hearing Leon’s words, the Old Investigator turned around, somewhat surprised, and counter-questioned:

“Not a single mistake, content inside 69 book bar, check!”

“Could it be that Mr. Leon has heard my name somewhere before?”

“There’s a certain familiarity… Let me think…”

While rambling nonsense, Leon enthusiastically leaned closer, placing his hands on the Old Investigator’s shoulders to prevent him from moving, then exclaimed joyfully: “It’s you! Aren’t you the one who…”

Before he could finish speaking, Leon’s right leg suddenly shot up, and following the secret combat techniques passed down by the female police officers, he delivered a powerful kick aimed directly between the Old Investigator’s legs!

Remembering how the Bureau Chief judged that there would definitely be trouble within a week when he lost his wallet, and then this old man conveniently showed up, raising serious suspicions.

Moreover, his previous words carried such a heavy villainous Big Boss vibe that something felt off. So, regardless of whether there was a problem or not, it would be best to give him a kick as a test first.

Since I have indestructibility, and the Bureau Chief’s office is nearby, even if this turns out to be a real Big Boss, the chances of getting killed are pretty slim. Therefore, kicking him would yield more benefits than harm—this kick is definitely the right move!

…

Why did you kick me? Have I been exposed? Upon noticing the flying kick aimed at his groin, the Old Investigator’s eyes couldn’t help but widen dramatically, countless chaotic thoughts flooding his mind like a tidal wave.

Impossible! My good soul has been separated for nearly seventy years, never coming into contact with the Aquarius Director. For fifty years, I’ve diligently performed my duties, and all my records are clean and verifiable. How could I possibly be exposed?! If I haven’t been exposed, why would he suddenly attack?

Could it be… because I wrote negative things about him in the past and couldn’t resist throwing a tough line at him when leaving? So he held a grudge and attacked me, an elderly man? Directly kicking my balls? No… Could this guy be that brutal?

Hardly believing what he saw, the Old Investigator wanted nothing more than to burst forth right then and there, instantly beating the crap out of the bastard in front of him, to see what exactly was going on in his brain.

But thinking of his goal, the troublesome immortality of the opponent, and the blood-haired girl who could arrive within twenty steps upon detecting any abnormality, the Old Investigator could only bitterly bite his lips, tremblingly widening his legs…

“Ah!!!!!!!!!!”

(End of Chapter)