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Chapter 78: Testing
What in the world?
As the prompt rang in his ear and the red badge on the panel began to flash, Leon couldn’t help but freeze for a moment.
According to the red-haired chief, The Watchers' Palace was designed to monitor crises that could lead to destruction and alert the Cleansing Bureau ahead of time.
Now, thanks to the resistance provided by [Materialist Soul], Leon had managed to partially block its surveillance. Did that mean he had successfully bypassed the strongest line of defense of the Cleansing Bureau and fulfilled the prerequisites for world destruction?
Gasp… This feeling is… oddly unsettling.
…
“Leon?”
After waiting in silence for a long while, the red-haired chief raised an eyebrow and gave Leon’s arm a light pat. With an expectant smile, she extended her hand toward him.
“Aren’t you supposed to have brought me a good bottle of wine? Where is it?”
“…”
So much for that sob story about quitting drinking.
Snapped out of his thoughts about The Watchers' Palace, Leon sighed internally and shot back, “Didn’t you just tell Director Taurus you were giving up alcohol? That was barely five minutes ago.”
“The me in front of Director Taurus is the chief of the Virgo Cleansing Bureau. But the me in front of you is your drinking buddy who shared a wild night with you. Two different roles, two different rules.”
With her signature catchphrase delivered, the red-haired chief stretched her hand further, her long fingers wiggling playfully as she urged, “Come on, I can already smell the booze on you. You definitely brought something. Hand it over so I can taste it~”
“…”
You’re hopeless.
Watching the eager look on her face and sensing she might tackle him at any moment to search his pockets, Leon reluctantly reached into his jacket and pulled out the small flask he had prepared for the [Martyr of the Wine Realm]. He handed it over without further protest.
That’s all there is?
Disappointed, the red-haired chief snatched the flask, unscrewed the cap, and downed the lukewarm liquid in one gulp. She smacked her lips appreciatively before fixing him with another hopeful gaze.
“Got any more?”
“Yes.”
Despite her occasional antics, the red-haired chief had always looked out for him. And since Leon needed her help with something, he wasn’t about to hold back on the perks. Steeling himself, he made a bold promise:
“I’ll treat you to another drink after work today…”
“Stop right there.”
At Leon’s words, the chief’s expression shifted instantly. She instinctively patted her wallet and eyed him suspiciously.
“What do you want?”
“Huh?”
Caught off guard by her strange reaction, Leon hesitated before repeating cautiously, “You must’ve misheard me. I said I’d take you out for another drink after work…”
“No way.”
Recalling Leon’s abysmal behavior when drunk, the chief swallowed hard, her resolve unshakable as she firmly declined.
“If you need something done, just say it. If it’s within my power, I’ll usually agree. But if I accept favors before doing a favor, that changes things entirely.”
“…”
Wait… So you’re actually this principled? Then who was it that taught me how to scam field operation funds on only my second day of work?
Though Leon wanted to ask if she’d been possessed by some otherworldly force today, he couldn’t deny that saving money on drinks would be a relief—what with rent due and tuition payments for his younger siblings looming over him. After organizing his thoughts, he laid out his dilemma.
“It’s like this. Last night…”
After briefly explaining Anna’s situation, Leon scratched the back of his head awkwardly and made his request.
“My sister… well, she’s stubborn. I’m worried she might spiral into overthinking things. I want to check the archives at the Police Department to see our family’s records. If possible, I’d also like to investigate that photo and the old photo studio to figure out what’s troubling her.”
“That’s easy.”
Leading Leon downstairs and back into her office, the red-haired chief rummaged through a cabinet cluttered with empty bottles. She retrieved a crumpled notebook, scribbled a few lines, and handed it to him.
“This is the passbook the Police Department issued me. Take it to the archive bureau at headquarters. You should be able to access any administrative-level files or lower without issue.”
“Thank you, Chief.”
After expressing his heartfelt gratitude, Leon turned to leave but was stopped by the chief calling out.
“Hold on. The archives can wait a few minutes.”
Pointing at the necklace clutched in Leon’s right hand, the chief grinned slyly.
“Little Leon~ You’ve just acquired a powerful anomaly worth nearly fifty points. Most chiefs of smaller branches wouldn’t even have anomalies that strong as their main tools. Don’t you want to test how powerful it is?”
Of course, he wanted to test it—but here?
Glancing around the office filled with empty bottles and peeling paint, Leon hesitated. Still, knowing the chief would cover for him if anything got damaged, he nodded.
“Sure… How do I test it?”
“It’s simple.”
The chief plucked a strand of her red hair and floated it onto the table. Resting her chin on her hand, she leaned forward with keen interest.
“Director Taurus gave me a rundown of the rules. Use the stamina equivalent to jogging one kilometer as currency to buy a single mental slash attack. For now, aim at the strand of hair on the table. Once I feel the impact, I’ll be able to gauge its approximate power.”
“Alright.”
Nodding to confirm he understood, Leon took a deep breath. He unfastened the golden toad pendant and hung it around his neck.
“Hiss…”
[Acquired and equipped anomaly item: Sacred Spirit Pendant. Successfully activated Bronze Badge: Devotee.]
[Devotee (Bronze): Having witnessed the descent of a Sacred Spirit and engaged in friendly discourse, your unique philosophy and sincere faith have earned its heartfelt approval.]
[Equip Effect: Increased affinity with anomalies marked ‘sacred.’ Slightly reduces usage cost while significantly enhancing effects.]
[Upgrade Path: Wear and use Sacred Spirit Pendant. Eliminate ten non-Gold Scale believers, and this badge will automatically upgrade to Silver Badge: Practitioner. Progress: 0/10.]
[Hidden Attribute (No Need to Equip): As a devoted believer, your soul is steadfast and pure, easily earning favor from certain beings of order.]
[Your Contamination Value has increased.]
[Current Contamination Value: 1.1]
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