Chapter 454

After hearing Leon’s proposal, the Red-haired Bureau Director felt a sudden toothache.

While Leon’s explanation had almost no flaws and upon careful consideration, he truly did deserve commendation, most people after causing so much trouble would try to stay out of sight. How could someone think of asking for more recognition?

Also, two months ago, when this little rascal first started working here, he was all shy and hesitant just to ask for an external duty allowance, acting as if it was embarrassing to take advantage of the bureau’s resources. He even had to be personally taught by her how to reasonably consume the bureau’s funds.

But now, barely three months later, he’s already silently transformed into a seasoned veteran, casually pulling off advanced moves like turning bad situations into good ones. Who on earth taught him these tricks? “Director?”

After waiting for a while without a response from the red-haired director, Leon couldn’t help but blink, sensing that she might be stuck on some mental hurdle. He then cautiously persuaded her, saying, “This event has been beneficial for the kingdom; the royal family members have ensured their own safety, the princess got a chance to show her skills, the kingdom obtained a wise king, and the common people gained a more hopeful future.

As for our Clearing Bureau, we saved the situation without any casualties; uncovered a conspiracy, which helps maintain stability; and even showed our strength, intimidating potential troublemakers. No matter how you look at it, this is a good thing.

Since so many people benefited and achieved a better future because of this, those minor ‘roughness’ in actions don’t really count as problems… This is what you taught me about separating issues, right~”

“…”

Oh, so it’s something I taught you, huh? Alright then.

“Alright.”

After rolling her eyes, looking at Leon who was smoother than oil, the Red-haired Bureau Director somewhat speechlessly said, “Then go back and prepare some materials. After you finish, I’ll submit them for your commendation.”

“Thank you, Director!”

Realizing that he had finally passed through unscathed, Leon couldn’t help but smile and immediately pulled out a file folder.

“The materials are already prepared. Could you check them for me?”

“…”

Looking at the commendation materials on her desk, the corner of the Red-haired Bureau Director’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch.

Not… didn’t I just make the decision? And you can just pull it out right away? Aren’t you a bit too well-prepared?

“There’s also these. These two are reimbursement requests; the one with the blue cover is for the kingdom, and the purple one is for the bureau.”

Amidst the somewhat stunned expression of the Red-haired Bureau Director, Leon took out two more files and said with a serious face:

“In the defense of the royal palace, not only did I lose a precious anomalous item, but the more than five hundred participants… um… enthusiastic citizens also prepared for several days.

They spent their own money to prepare weapons, pooled funds to buy trucks to block roads, dug up road foundations overnight, and monitored the palace situation… In short, it was quite tough these few days.

And those people don’t have much money; many don’t have proper jobs, and their economic situation isn’t good. So I thought the kingdom should reimburse them so they don’t suffer losses.”

“…”

Although what he said wasn’t wrong… But the expenses for your rebellion, and you actually want the kingdom to reimburse you? Can you get any more audacious?

Speechlessly accepting the two reimbursement documents, the Red-haired Bureau Director couldn’t help but ask,

“I’ll help you pass them along… But I can’t guarantee anything about the kingdom side.”

“No problem, I’ve already discussed it with the princess. As long as you help me pass it along, it will definitely be approved.”

Oh yeah, there’s that.

Casually putting away the reimbursement documents, the Red-haired Bureau Director couldn’t help but curiously ask,

“You have an engagement with the princess, surely it wouldn’t be hard for you to see her. Why don’t you hand it over yourself? Why do you need my help?”

“…”

Upon hearing the Red-haired Bureau Director’s question, it was suddenly Leon’s turn to twitch his lips.

If I were to deliver the documents, it might turn into something like, “Your Highness, you wouldn’t want your subordinates to miss out on their reimbursement, would you?”

…

After giving a reason that even he didn’t believe, barely fobbing her off, Leon quickly shifted the topic, his expression slightly curious,

“Did you gain anything from your trip to the Dream Realm?”

“Yes!”

Though knowing Leon was clearly dodging the question, upon hearing his inquiry, the Red-haired Bureau Director couldn’t help but beam proudly.

“Very fruitful gains!”

Huh? Sounds like good news?

Upon hearing this, Leon’s eyebrows shot up, somewhat surprised,

“Did you find the body of Aquarius sleeping in the Dream Realm?”

“Uh… Not exactly.”

The smile on the Red-haired Bureau Director’s face dimmed slightly, followed by a dry cough,

Not a single mistake, one by one content inside 69 Book Bar, look!

“But I caught his most loyal subordinate, so it wasn’t a wasted trip… Oh right, you know her, it’s that female journalist, Nicole.”

Nicole?

Upon hearing this familiar name, Leon pondered for a moment, then his eyes brightened slightly.

“I remember the Black Goat’s tail was on her? Since you’ve captured her, does that mean…”

“Exactly, just as you thought.”

The Red-haired Bureau Director smiled and said,

“Congratulations, with this tail, adding to the previous horn, heart, and stomach, you’ve now collected four out of seven parts of that sheep. You’ll soon be able to awaken this near-god-level Great Demon.”

Indeed.

Upon hearing this, Leon nodded excitedly. The Seven Sheep Parts that once seemed impossible to obtain had already gathered four parts so quickly. Thinking about it…

It’s not that impressive?

Taking stock of what he owned, Leon’s excitement faded somewhat.

For a novice like himself, the Sheep Parts set was certainly decent, but compared to anomalies like the [Unjust Serpent Contract], [Scream Hand], and [Desire Dream Infiltrator] that could affect gods, the combined Taint Value of seven parts being only 60 made the Sheep Parts set seem rather lacking.

Although abilities like endless bloodshed, provoking anger, and dominion over scapegoats were very practical, the Sheep Parts themselves were merely “near-god” level, and the whip broke earlier, it’s unclear if it’s been repaired. The upper limit seems a bit low.

“Hmm?”

Looking at Leon’s expression, the Red-haired Bureau Director blinked her fox-like eyes mischievously and asked with interest, “What’s wrong? Found better anomalies and don’t fancy that dumb sheep anymore?”

“Uh…”

“It’s fine, it’s normal to think that way.”

Seeing the somewhat embarrassed Leon across from her, the Red-haired Bureau Director crossed her legs and then smiled, “I used to be like you. After getting [Bloodthirsty Murderous Hair], I found that most of my other anomalies weren’t as powerful.

And [Bloodthirsty Murderous Hair]’s effects were pretty comprehensive: perception, defense, sealing, destruction… Every problem I encountered could be solved by it. Over time, I got used to using it to solve problems.

With [Bloodthirsty Murderous Hair]’s unparalleled destructive power, anything with a physical form is utterly incapable against me. In the entire Clearing Bureau, apart from the Director who can mobilize Dayshade and the White Ram Director who masters Annihilation Secret Arts, no one else dares to claim they can surely win against me.”

At this point, the Red-haired Bureau Director paused briefly and then said seriously, “But my most important anomaly is actually… uh… never mind, explaining it is troublesome. Just come over and touch it directly.”