Chapter 461

After the Aquarius Director got a face full of madness and shut down a bunch of mask illusions with her rant, the man wearing the White Snake Mask at the head of the table spoke up:

“In this matter, Fox Flower has already been very thorough. When he sensed that success was unlikely, he still tried to warn everyone, so this failure has nothing to do with him and cannot prove that there’s anything wrong with him.”

“Thank you.”

After hearing “White Snake’s” summary, the Aquarius Director wearing the Fox Flower Mask slightly bowed before smiling and saying: “If you had said this fair statement earlier, I would have been even more grateful.”

“Your gratitude is unnecessary.”

Ignoring the Aquarius Director’s sarcasm, the White Snake Mask remained calm and said: “You don’t need to harbor resentment either. ‘Number Three’ left behind some information before it was destroyed, telling us there’s a traitor within the Execution King Assembly. It failed because someone leaked our plans ahead of time.

Although you voted against the action during the deliberation, it’s true that you created this opportunity single-handedly, and also had the chance to leak information, so you’re the prime suspect, and others have valid reasons to suspect you.”

The suspicions of others…

Meaning the message ‘Number Three’ sent back didn’t tell me, right?

After staring at the White Snake Mask for a moment, the Aquarius Director smiled and asked, “Since you think I’m not the problem, can you tell me the message you heard from ‘Number Three’? Let me hear who the real traitor is?”

“I can.”

It seemed the White Snake Mask held a high position within the Execution King Assembly. After nodding slightly in agreement, he didn’t bother to consult anyone else but directly stated:

“According to the message ‘Number Three’ obtained from that Level 3 Cleaner, the traitor in our Execution King Assembly should meet two criteria: someone we absolutely wouldn’t expect, and someone who has died once before.”

Absolutely unexpected, and someone who has died before?

After repeating these two standards in her mind, the Aquarius Director’s eyes revealed a hint of understanding.

No wonder they’ve been targeting me today. If judged by these standards, I, who created this opportunity, am indeed an “unexpected” person.

And considering I recently did “die” once, I perfectly fit the standard of a traitor. No wonder the Execution King Assembly suspects me, but…

“This message came from that Leon.”

Looking at the mask illusions still staring intently at her, the Aquarius Director helplessly said, “Do you really believe what the enemy says? What if he was just spouting nonsense?”

“The likelihood is small.”

The Black Cat Mask sitting across from the Aquarius Director coldly replied:

“He had already captured ‘Number Three’ and completely neutralized its ability to resist. There was no reason for him to lie to ‘Number Three.’

Moreover, even we only learned today that ‘Number Three’ could transmit messages across dimensions, which rules out the possibility that he deliberately deceived ‘Number Three’ to pass on false information. So this message is highly credible.”

“That’s correct.”

“I agree with Black Cat’s view.”

“…”

Watching the mask illusions around the long table nodding one after another, the Aquarius Director couldn’t help but sigh deeply.

This judgment, logically speaking, isn’t wrong. But you guys understand logic, yet you don’t understand Leon.

This guy isn’t just cautious; his style is such that if he feels even a little strange, he’ll kick your balls without hesitation. If he suspected ‘Number Three’ could send back messages, there’s a two hundred percent chance he wouldn’t tell the truth.

In my opinion, those two criteria for the traitor are probably just made up on the spot, or even worse, tailored specifically for me.

“Alright, believe what you want.”

Facing the Execution King Assembly duped by Leon’s lies and now frantically hunting for internal spies, the Aquarius Director, feeling somewhat exhausted, decided to change the subject:

“After all the commotion lately, the Clearing Bureau will surely not wait any longer. I estimate that within a month or two, the Taurus Director will ascend early. How’s the thing you promised me coming along?”

“You don’t need to worry about that.”

The White Snake Mask calmly said:

“Although your purpose and ours differ, over the years, you’ve genuinely helped us a lot. We won’t go back on our promise to you.”

“In that case, thank you.”

Hearing this, the Aquarius Director nodded, then placed her hand on her Fox Flower Mask.

“Do you have anything else? If there’s nothing else to ask, I’ll take my leave.”

“Hold on.”

Just as the Aquarius Director was about to remove her mask and end this absurd remote meeting, a shadow wearing a Deer Mask beside the White Snake Mask suddenly spoke up:

When the “Tongue-Stealing” ring in your possession shattered last time, the small portion of power I gave you last time was activated, dragging two souls into the Deathscape. Were they sent by you?”

“Hmm, yes, they were sent by me.”

Upon hearing the Deer Mask’s words, the Aquarius Director couldn’t help but narrow her eyes slightly before calmly replying: “One of those souls belonged to a former subordinate of mine. Prior to this, I sent her on a mission where she might be captured, and I was worried she might reveal my whereabouts if caught. So, I arranged a small insurance policy.

If she disclosed my location, the power I exchanged with you would trigger, dragging her soul straight to the Deathscape. As for the other soul, it was likely someone nearby who happened to get dragged along… What? Is there something wrong with what I did?”

“There’s no problem.”

The Deer Mask shook its head upon hearing this: “I asked because I was concerned whether the soul had any connection to you. Since you used quite a bit of power, I specially preserved her soul intact, thinking you didn’t want her to die completely. But since you intended to execute the traitor, there’s no issue.”

“Hmm?”

Upon hearing the Deer Mask’s words, the Aquarius Director couldn’t help but blink in surprise, hurriedly asking:

“What do you mean? Did something happen to her soul?”

“Sort of.”

The Deer Mask nodded, seemingly unconcerned: “According to my power, those two souls should have followed the [No Return Road], passed through the [Black and White Bridge] and the [Funeral Corridor], and ultimately landed in my [Burial Garment Mirror Lake].

But when they were just brought into the [Gate of the Dead] and hadn’t gone deeper yet, one of the souls was intercepted by the Hound God guarding the gate. The soul you sent to the Deathscape was also detained by it.”

“???”

“You know, the Hound God responsible for guarding the gate usually sleeps most of the time, and when it wakes up, it’s generally looking for food.”

Looking at the Aquarius Director whose eyebrows suddenly furrowed, the Deer Mask gently said: “Don’t worry. That dog was injured by Blood-Haired Princess a while ago and is precisely in need of nourishment. Those two souls falling into its mouth will certainly be eaten thoroughly. Even if the people from the Clearing Bureau chase after them immediately, there will be no chance for them to disclose your whereabouts.”

“…”

“That’s good.”

After hearing the Deer Mask’s words, the Aquarius Director fell silent for two seconds, then finally relaxed her previously furrowed brows, smiling and nodding in acknowledgment before removing her Fox Flower Mask.

“I have other matters to attend to. I’ll take my leave.”