To think one could use the Cunning Hand of Fate and go so far as to steal from the God of Enlightennt... *Had I known this would happen, I should have left Nathan with a few more life-saving anomalous objects back then.*
Staring at the "old friend" who had served his lineage for fifteen generations, the Aquarius Director couldn't help but shake his head. He then ignored both Leon and Jerry, raising his head to sincerely gaze at the Director of the Purification Bureau and said,
"Director, the God of Enlightennt has been imprisoned by our Aquarius lineage for two thousand years, and I've alone extracted its flesh and True Spirit over a thousand tis.
No matter how deep-seated a hatred might be, it couldn't compare to even a fraction of its hatred towards . Are you truly going to suspect a director who has served in the Bureau for nearly a hundred years because of the testimony of an Outer God?"
"I'm sorry, it's not a matter of what I believe or not."
After the light purple eyes flickered slightly, the Director of the Purification Bureau replied calmly,
"Unlike the private creation of anomalies earlier, this ti involves the safety of the Watcher's Palace, leaving no room for negotiation.
Whether it's you, other directors, or even myself as the Director, if accused and if the accuser presents valid evidence, one must imdiately prove one's innocence.
If unable to prove innocence, one must directly undergo mory reading... Aquarius Director, do you have anything more to defend against this accusation?"
"No more."
Glancing at Leon standing beside the Director of the Purification Bureau, the Aquarius Director stated calmly,
"Bring the Brain-Eating Demon over; I choose to directly undergo mory reading... Also, I'm quite curious why the Virgo Branch is so focused on .
Not only did they coordinate with six Branch Directors to question , a Director, but they also risked releasing the imprisoned Evil God by forcibly contacting the materials used for the Abnormal Genesis Sorcery..."
"I am the God of Enlightennt! You damned human, you are the material! Just let
out..."
Interlocking his fingers and applying slight pressure, using so unknown thod to silence the God of Enlightennt, the Aquarius Director gazed aningfully at the Red-haired Director,
"Olivia, if after the mory reading it turns out that I did nothing, could you also undergo mory reading? And besides you..."
"On what grounds?"
Hearing the Aquarius Director's request, before he could finish, Beverly, the Director of the Lion Bureau, couldn't help but stand up and angrily refute,
"Even if you didn't do the first investigation today, you're still implicated, and the second involves the Watcher's Palace. Olivia has shown no suspicious behavior; why should she undergo mory reading?"
"Speaking of suspicious actions, she certainly has done so, and not just one."
Glancing at Beverly, the Aquarius Director stated nonchalantly,
"The Bauhinia Family, which once attempted to overthrow the royal family, should have been entirely executed according to the laws of the Kingdom. Yet, Emma Alman, who originally didn't et the standard, was admitted to the Virgo Branch by her, allowing her to secretly plot revenge and covering for her several tis.
Furthermore, last month, she brought Leon Laine, who also didn't et the Purification Bureau's employnt standards but had a right to noble inheritance, into the Virgo Branch and dispatched him to Ryan Manor to conduct an investigation.
The outco of that investigation was the occurrence of an event called the Ryan Blood Night, wherein the top mbers of the Lionheart Family were nearly wiped out, with no one to inherit the duke's title. Through a series of coincidences, this position was then filled by a Third-Class Cleaner, whom she had hired exceptionally."
Pausing slightly here, the Aquarius Director continued with an insinuating tone amidst the contemplative expressions of several Branch Directors,
"Additionally, Tom Raines, a First-Level Catastrophe Handler from the Virgo Branch, who has a record of single-handedly expelling a True God, briefly disappeared from the main bureau's surveillance after completing the clearing task of the Blood Pine Ridge incident.
Coincidentally, his strongest abnormal ability is a pair of dice that can create coincidences, granting a 60% chance for all impossible things to beco possible, and the ti he went off the main bureau's radar coincides perfectly with when Leon Laine obtained the duke's position."
After finishing these statents, the Aquarius Director continued, gazing aningfully at the frowning Red-haired Director,
"These issues were all discovered during my investigation of my own replicants. In recent years, my replicants have frequently appeared in the Capital City, cultivating a force nad the Rebels to completely overthrow the royal family, while you seem to be deliberately gathering the heirs of the Old Nobility.
Therefore, I have reason to suspect that you have previously contacted my replicants and obtained certain benefits from them, or simply made so extrely dangerous cooperation, which is why you are so resolute in questioning
and can always present evidence that I find difficult to refute."
Under the suddenly sharp gaze of the Director of the Purification Bureau, the Aquarius Director leisurely stated,
"Olivia, are the doubts I've raised enough for you to also undergo mory reading?"
"..."
...
*Strange... why would the Aquarius Director still bring these up? Is he in his 'death throes,' or does he actually have so trump card that gives him the confidence to withstand the mory reading?*
Glancing towards the Director of the Purification Bureau and noticing the change in the director's expression, the Red-haired Director couldn't help but rub her furrowed brow. Though she was still uncertain of the Aquarius's intent, she could only nod slightly and agree,
"Yes, I agree to undergo mory reading.
However, the order must be after you. If it's proven that no replicants exist or that you are indeed plotting against the Watcher's Palace, then my mory reading must be canceled!"
"It's not just you; this Third-Class Incident Handler also needs to undergo mory reading."
Raising his hand in Leon's direction, the Aquarius Director, smiling at this troubleso fellow who had been overlooked but managed to capture Nathan within two days and promptly delivered key evidence, said,
"Considering the close relationship between him and you, if it proves that I'm not at fault, then he must also undergo mory reading."
"I object, this issue has nothing to do with Leon!"
At these words, the Red-haired Director's expression tightened as she voiced her opposition,
"He's only been with the Virgo Branch for a month. If a mory reading is truly necessary, let it be .
Additionally, besides the Ryan Blood Night, Leon has been diligent and fielded outstanding results during every mission, even having a record of defeating a Holy Spirit.
Being subjected to mory reading by the Brain-Eating Demon equates to a forced True God level Corrosion, which would inevitably affect his ntal stability. For such a promising Cleaner, it would undoubtedly be a..."
"His mind doesn't need Corrosion; it's already extrely unstable."
Interrupting the Red-haired Director, the Aquarius Director replied indifferently,
"I seriously reviewed his dossier. After the Ryan Blood Night, the two investigators sent by the main bureau gave him an interesting assessnt.
They unanimously believed that this Third-Class Cleaner is extrely dangerous, possessing beliefs so rigid they border on madness, harboring nurous dangerous secrets in his heart, recomnding tight main bureau surveillance.
Additionally, he had contact with the God of Enlightennt while searching for evidence against , and there's the possibility of him being controlled or even parasitized by the God of Enlightennt. Undergoing mory reading with you might even be considered a form of protection..."
Protect you, my dear!
Gazing at the massive cage erging from beneath the center of the venue and the Brain-Eating Demon within, which looked even more revolting than a hagfish, Leon couldn't help but shiver.
The re thought of being subjected to mory reading ant having that thing's tongue slither across his brain's grooves made his scalp tingle uncontrollably.
If this could be considered protection, then I sincerely hope the Purification Bureau protects you for a lifeti!
...
Worse still, even though the Red-haired Director argued consistently and logically, the Director of the Purification Bureau showed signs of being persuaded after hearing the Aquarius Director's proposal, particularly squinting inadvertently when he heard the possibility of Leon being controlled by the God of Enlightennt.
One situation posed the risk of the God of Enlightennt escaping, while the other concerned a "supposedly" promising Third-Class Cleaner.
To a director hoping the Purification Bureau would remain as stable as possible, these two matters couldn't be weighed equally at all.
If the one voicing opposition wasn't Olivia, who possesses two Numbered Anomalous Objects and ranks among the top in combat strength among Directors, but so other Branch Director, he might have already resolutely made up his mind.
"Taurus His Excellency!"
Seeing that the Director of the Purification Bureau seed swayed, the Red-haired Director could only look towards the hesitant Taurus Director, seeking so form of assistance and saying,
"You have t Leon and even personally helped craft an Anomalous Object for him; you should understand his potential. Receiving the Corrosion of a True God level entity so early would undoubtedly harm his psyche. If mory reading truly needs to be conducted, I should be the one to undergo it!"
"Indeed..."
After so hesitation, the Taurus Director nodded,
"The child's potential is remarkably excellent, with a steady disposition and intelligent mind. He is most likely to beco a Level One Cleaner in the future and might even take over a Branch Director's position and beco a force that protects humanity. Undergoing mory reading prematurely would be such a pity.
Setting aside other considerations, after suffering pollution from a True God level demon, the [Holy Spirit Pendant] I crafted for him would inevitably be affected, and its effectiveness might be reduced by more than half, effectively severing his future in advance."
"Yet what does it matter if his future is severed in advance?"
Once the Taurus Director finished speaking, the Aquarius Director's brows slightly drooped, speaking indifferently,
"Taurus His Excellency, one side poses the risk of the God of Enlightennt escaping, while the other is rely a Third-Class Cleaner whose potential hasn't even been realized. I don't see how this holds any comparison."
"But..."
"Alright, everyone stop talking."
With a slight distortion in his form, the Director of the Purification Bureau spoke slowly,
"The ti flow on my side is beginning to slow, leaving us with little ti to communicate, and the most important matter currently is the safety of the Watcher's Palace, so I will make the decision directly.
Next, let the Aquarius Director undergo mory reading first. If any issues arise, naturally, there is nothing more to say. If the reading shows no problem, then Olivia must undergo reading.
And if after Olivia undergoes reading and no issues co to light, then this Cleaner nad Leon may skip the mory reading... Aquarius Director, please proceed!"
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