Chapter 416

Unrivaled in this world…

Upon hearing the Aquarius Director’s evaluation of the Red-haired Bureau Director, the female journalist couldn’t help but let a trace of doubt flicker in her eyes.

Though Blood-Haired Princess’s combat record was terrifying, it was still purely physical damage. Many anomalous items had bizarre abilities that could control or even kill targets without needing to appear before them.

Just the ones she knew about included the “Deadlights of Deathscape” and “Butler’s List,” which had killed half the soul of a bureau director; the “Whispering Dao” from Sagittarius Subdivision that could disable anomalous items; the “King’s Parade” from Leo Subdivision that suppressed souls; and the “Peacock Division’s Splendid Tail Robe,” which destroyed vision.

Not to mention the time three-piece set made from the remnants of the King of Time in the Bureau Director’s possession, the “Reflected Lake Malicious Moon” from Fish Division that forcibly modified consciousness, and the “Hunt Death Sparrow” from Crow Division, among others.

Even if Blood-Haired Princess could bore through the moon within three days, what could she possibly do against these things that didn’t even need to show themselves to directly harm her? “What? You don’t believe me?”

After glancing at the female journalist’s skeptical expression, the Aquarius Director chuckled: “Hehe, I know what you’re thinking—just avoid direct confrontation with her and use some covert means to deal with her.”

“But you forgot, inside the Virgo Subdivision is the numbered 004 ‘Twelve Ant Nests,’ which can almost wipe out all humans at once. Its importance is second only to the ‘Watchtower Palace’ and the ‘Star Canopy Compass,’ making it one of the most dangerous things in the bureau.

So have you ever thought about why such a lethal thing isn’t stored in the General Bureau but rather in the Virgo Subdivision?”

“?!”

As the female journalist’s shocked expression appeared, the Aquarius Director retracted her smile and said seriously: “That’s because all the directors, including myself, who made this decision unanimously believed that this thing would be safer in Olivia’s hands than in the General Bureau!”

“…”

“Nicole, her nickname may be Blood-Haired Princess, but she doesn’t just have the one anomalous item called ‘Massacre Crimson Hair.’”

The Aquarius Director sat cross-legged, gazing wistfully at the sun rising above the horizon as she reminisced: “Taurus Director got along well with her and treated her like her own daughter, preparing no shortage of things for her.

Moreover, to protect the ‘Twelve Ant Nests,’ Taurus Director really put in the effort, even asking me to assist in forging her an entire set of protective anomalous items.

Blood-meat stabilization, soul revival, cognitive enhancement, memory cleaning, spirit resetting, danger omens… practically every method imaginable is included. At least, I can’t think of any way to bypass those things and take her down.

And once she senses danger or sustains some kind of injury, these anomalous items will activate immediately, eliminating anything deemed ‘abnormal.’

Hmm… come to think of it, this is like me picking up a stone only to drop it on my own foot. If I had known this would happen, I should’ve secretly kept a backup plan back then.”

“…”

In the female journalist’s perplexed expression, the slightly regretful Aquarius Director concluded: “In short, although Olivia isn’t the strongest cleaner, she’s definitely the one with the fewest weaknesses.

Even if twenty True Gods descended all at once, they’d still have to endure the deadly ‘Massacre Crimson Hair,’ risking being shredded at any moment while grinding it out until she completely exhausts herself.

But the trouble is, during this long grind, if the on-duty director notices something wrong and judges the ‘Twelve Ant Nests’ to be in danger, within half an hour, a quarter of the Sun will fall right on your head. Even if I were full and bloated, I wouldn’t dare sneak attack her.

After all, someone like her, covered in protective shells, is exactly the type of opponent I’m worst at handling. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have asked you to steal her wallet.”

“…”

So… why exactly did you ask me to steal her wallet? Does having money problems justify making someone so flawless expose a weakness? “Hehe, forget about the wallet business, I won’t tell you.”

“…”

“By the way, since we’ve talked this far, let me say one last thing.”

Looking at the somewhat gloomy yet slightly relieved female journalist, the youthful-faced Aquarius Director spoke kindly:

“Nicole, I actually don’t have complete confidence in the success of this plan.

So remember, if I fail in the end, unable to replace Taurus Director and ascend to the Watchtower Palace, instead getting killed by Blood-Haired Princess or Leon, you must not think of avenging me. Just live well.”

“…”

Upon hearing the Aquarius Director’s words akin to a final testament, the female journalist couldn’t help but look directly into his eyes. Seeing the kind gaze of the Aquarius Director, her heart involuntarily stirred with a pang of sorrow.

Although the Bureau Director wasn’t a good person, without him, she would’ve rotted away in the dark privateering ships, never having the chance to personally avenge her murdered parents by killing the pirates.

Moreover, starting from the age of seven, he had taken her under his wing, teaching her to read and write when he had spare time. As she grew older, she accompanied him on countless missions, saving many people just like how he had saved her.

Through all these years, though she still called him “Director,” deep down, he had long replaced the faces of her parents she could barely recall, becoming her family without blood ties. Thus, even knowing he was wrong, she still couldn’t bring herself to turn against him…

“Understood.”

Mumbling a response, the female journalist turned her head slightly, her face tense as she said:

“Director, your face might have become younger, but you’re still as old as ever, rambling on endlessly… Is there anything else? If not, I’m going to the Dream Realm.”

“All done, go with peace!”

Waving his hand to signal her departure, after spending the night sitting by the clock tower, the Aquarius Director stood up under the sunlight, stretching his somewhat stiff body before smiling: “My evil soul was destroyed in the Deathscape and has returned to the world’s origin. Now, with my repaired soul mainly consisting of the remaining good soul, I can barely count as more than half a decent person. Unless something special happens, it’s hard for me to harbor any ill intentions.”

That makes sense…

Watching the Aquarius Director bathed in the early morning light, with less of his usual gloom and seriousness, now appearing bright and amiable, the female journalist relaxed and nodded, lifting the dream-travel lantern and stepping into the Dream Realm.

Once she had completely left, the Aquarius Director standing by the clock tower overlooking the capital city smiled and took out a somewhat worn-out small wooden box.

“Tock, tock, tock”

Politely tapping three times on the lid of the little wooden box, watching the blue-skinned figure inside open the lid and stand up, the Aquarius Director smiled and said:

“Could you do me a favor? Please find the elite nightmare controlled by Blood-Haired Princess and inform her of Nicole’s direction and target. Thank you!”

(End of Chapter)