Chapter 401

I see…

After hearing Leon’s explanation, the Scorpion Bureau Director nodded sagely, as if everything made perfect sense.

Not only did one have to expend vast amounts of blood to weaken oneself, but also provide an anomalous item on par with or even stronger than the Snow Maiden to forcibly complete a trade. In that case, the ability of that Snake Skin Scroll was merely decent, its tactical value far outweighing its practical use.

Hm… hadn’t paid much attention earlier, but now upon closer inspection, the demon parchment traded for the Snow Maiden exuded a frenzied, mysterious, and dangerous aura. Clearly, it was an extremely powerful anomalous item.

Judging by its material and intensity of presence, it likely sealed the soul of a Great Demon within. The Leon Value of that Great Demon in life must’ve been over 50 points. Using this thing to trade for the Snow Maiden was almost a loss.

“You sure have quite a few good things on you. You even have a powerful anomalous item set aside specifically for trades. There probably won’t be any Level 3 Cleaner more ‘extravagant’ than you.”

After sincerely marveling at that, the Scorpion Bureau Director stared at the [Demon Lexicon] held by the Snow Maiden and asked with interest:

“What’s the ability of this anomalous item? Can it unleash the soul of the Great Demon inside when enough power is infused, helping you attack enemies?”

“Not…”

Upon hearing the Scorpion Bureau Director’s question, Leon couldn’t help but look slightly embarrassed.

You really… why bring up something we shouldn’t?

“It’s fine, no need to say if it’s inconvenient.”

Noticing Leon’s slightly troubled expression, the Scorpion Bureau Director grinned widely and said magnanimously: “For cleaners, anomalous item intelligence concerns life and death. With such a high Leon Value, it might be your trump card. My asking was indeed a bit presumptuous. It’s normal for you not to want to say.”

“…”

“There’s nothing that can’t be said…”

Recalling the batch of ‘powerful anomalous items’ he had crafted under the earnest guidance of the Third-Generation Bureau Director, Leon scratched the back of his head awkwardly without thinking, then subconsciously turned his head, his eyes wandering as he replied: “This thing… um… after you write your name on it, the Great Demon soul sealed inside will awaken and personally translate your name into demonic script.”

“…”

Translating names… what a bizarre effect.

After muttering silently with a speechless expression, the Scorpion Bureau Director couldn’t help but ask further:

“Then what else? Besides that, does this [Demon Lexicon] have any other abilities?”

“Nope…”

“…”

“No other abilities?!”

“Yeah… this thing has only this one ability.”

“…”

So, despite sealing the soul of a Great Demon inside, it could only be used to translate names? What a dumb anomalous item! No wonder it was used for trade… wait! For trade?

Realizing what this thing was used for, the Scorpion Bureau Director couldn’t help but draw in a sharp breath. His most frequently used [Injured Doll], though of high rank, only had a Leon Value of around thirty-something. Therefore… if he were to face off against this kid, the former could use this ultimate junk to directly exchange away his most handy anomalous item?

The next scene would be him standing there dumbfounded, holding that thing while being overwhelmed by the [Injured Doll]. The Scorpion Bureau Director’s scalp tingled, and his estimation of Leon’s combat strength shot up significantly.

As long as the prior intelligence was accurate, just relying on the effect of this annoying thing, all the second and third-level cleaners in his branch wouldn’t stand a chance against this guy in a one-on-one fight. Even a first-level cleaner might get into trouble!

“That thing is… uh… actually pretty suitable…”

Having instantly grasped the concept of disregarding martial ethics across countless barriers between two worlds, the Scorpion Bureau Director’s mouth twitched a couple of times before he voluntarily changed the subject: “Hey, I’ve already vaguely sensed your presence. Right now, I’m soaking in the sea. Have her go down another level, she’ll probably… oh no!!!”

The Scorpion Bureau Director’s words were cut short halfway as if he had noticed something. He lifted his dog-like face, filled with shock.

Leon followed his gaze and looked up, noticing the Nightmare River in the sky suddenly surged wildly, pressing down the crimson barrier expanded by their Bureau Director.

Countless nightmares kept spawning from the Nightmare River, crazily impacting the defensive line upheld by the Red-haired Bureau Director, only to be instantly shredded into pieces, turning the entire night sky above the Capital City completely crimson.

But the crazy impact of the nightmares wasn’t entirely meaningless. As they relentlessly attacked one after another, the sturdy web of crimson threads quickly deformed and sank.

The Nightmare River stopped by the Red-haired Bureau Director alone finally tore through the last defense, thoroughly pouring down onto the Capital City. Meanwhile, a figure draped in a gray robe and crowned with a royal crown also swooped down along with the Nightmare River.

None of the content in 69 Book Bar should be missed!

“Don’t think about passing!”

Accompanied by a familiar shout, the crimson web that had slain countless nightmares abruptly recoiled, instantly tearing apart the Nightmare King forcing its way down, splitting even its crown into pieces.

However, even though the Nightmare King was dismembered in the blink of an eye, countless nightmares flowing in the Nightmare River continuously scattered out wisps of gray fog, recondensing again and again.

And with the crimson web recoiling, the millions of nightmares previously blocked outside took advantage of the Red-haired Bureau Director’s inability to handle them, rushing into reality in large numbers, pouncing fiercely toward the countless slumbering souls within the Capital City!

…

It’s already unstoppable…

Watching the battle in the sky, Leon couldn’t help but take a deep breath, then clenched his fists tightly.

With the Nightmare River seeping into reality, the Bureau Director could no longer catch the Nightmare King. And if she stopped blocking, the millions of nightmares would likely all rush down, causing damage potentially worse than the Nightmare King.

Under these circumstances, what the Bureau Director would choose was not hard to guess.

Sure enough, upon confirming that the Nightmare King could no longer be stopped, the Red-haired Bureau Director immediately released the suppression on the Nightmare River, allowing the Entity to slowly leak into reality while starting to fully eliminate the remaining nightmares. Her red hair began to tremble, signaling the impending action.

According to the Bureau Director’s plan, the Scorpion Bureau Director’s side should take over next, trying to hold off the Nightmare King for a while so it doesn’t fully reach reality. After reducing the number of nightmares to a safe range, she would return for a righteous two-on-one.

There was originally nothing wrong with this plan, but the Aquarius Director’s [Bug Exterminator Spike] broke the [Dream-Eating Anomalous Armor] prepared by the Scorpion Bureau Director. Then six Nightmare Messengers even joined forces, directly trapping the Scorpion Bureau Director himself.

Although he had “bribed” the Snow Maiden, who could directly rescue the Scorpion Bureau Director, finding him within the six constantly rotating nightmare worlds would still take some time. During this period, the Capital City, and perhaps even the entire Kingdom, would be defenseless. With the Nightmare King’s strength, it was probably… wait?!

Looking at the Entity advancing towards reality amidst countless strands of red hair, completing a direct contact with its sunken eye sockets, Leon’s spine involuntarily chilled, and a strange thought popped up in his mind.

Its primary target… wouldn’t be me, would it?

(End of Chapter)