Otaku Translation: I! Anomaly Cleansing Agent! C136

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Chapter 136: So, Does It Count or Not?

She’s… dead?

As Leon’s glare reduced the Scale of Gold bishop to a lifeless heap in an instant, the remaining occupants of the room collectively shivered. The old man from the Marseille family was the first to react—dropping to his knees with a thud, narrowly avoiding the invisible force aimed at his head.

“Mercy! I barely know her!”

Taking their cue from him, the three elders from the Lion family quickly followed suit, collapsing onto the floor in unison. A chorus of pleas erupted as they scrambled to distance themselves from the carnage.

“I don’t know her either!”

“She never told us what she was up to!”

“Your Grace, I served under the late Duke—I’m one of yours!”

It had to be said: no one who climbed the ranks of a powerful family did so by being slow on the uptake. Each of the Lion elders hit the ground faster than the last, and once they’d lowered themselves enough, their signature tufts of golden hair finally came into Leon’s view.

Calling me “Your Grace” and sporting that golden mop…

Leon stared at the three balding heads before him, recognizing one of them as the late Duke’s steward. His brow furrowed involuntarily.

“So… you’re all part of the Scale of Gold?”

“No, no!”

Terrified that the Lion trio might implicate them, the Rose Family elder hastily interjected: “None of us are with the Scale of Gold! We just asked her for help finding someone. I’m the Count of the Rose Family, Your Grace—we’re related through marriage!”

“That’s right, we have nothing to do with the Scale of Gold.”

“Yes, yes, we’re all loyal to House Lion.”

“I’m the newly elected patriarch of House Lion, and he’s the last surviving elder—we’re your people, Your Grace.”

“…”

Damn it, why did I even ask?

Leon clicked his tongue in mild frustration as he regarded the three older men—three… well, big gold-topped annoyances.

These three from House Lion had survived the Night of Blood, spared because they weren’t among the worst offenders when Leon used [Heart of Ambition] to purge the family. But judging by the family’s generally abysmal moral standards, these guys weren’t exactly paragons of virtue either. At best, they were scoundrels with a faint whiff of humanity about them.

...

As much as Leon wanted to pretend he hadn’t asked and just wipe them out too, he hesitated. He still carried the suspicion of orchestrating the Night of Blood, and Chief’s repeated instructions before departure echoed in his mind. Ultimately, he abandoned the tempting idea and instead glared at them menacingly.

“So… this is still Rose Manor? And that Scale of Gold bishop brought me back here?”

“Yes, yes, it was all her doing!”

Seeing Leon’s murderous intent wane, the elders exhaled in relief and immediately began piling blame onto the headless corpse on the floor.

“You left without a trace, and we only wanted to bring you back. It was her idea to deceive you like this!”

“That’s right—she planned to lure you into the Scale of Gold and use some feline spirit to transport you here.”

“She must’ve been after… after House Lion’s wealth under your name.”

“…”

After piecing together their somewhat disjointed explanations, Leon responded with a mix of disbelief and exasperation.

“So, after she forcibly transported me here, I now bear the mark of the Scale of Gold and am considered one of their own?”

“Well… we’re not sure, but that’s what she said…”

“…”

Ridiculous… I’ve killed a Sacred Spirit of the Scale of Gold before and just took out a high-ranking bishop, and now I’m officially counted among their followers?

Shaking his head in disbelief, Leon opened his badge panel and examined the incessantly flashing [Practitioner] badge.

[Practitioner (Silver): By personally slaying countless wicked heretics and spreading the renown of the Scale of Gold, your efforts have earned the deep recognition of its followers and Sacred Spirits.]

[Equip Effect: Significantly increases affinity with anomalies marked as “Sacred,” reducing usage costs while greatly enhancing effects.]

[Upgrade Path: Become a bishop of one branch of the Scale of Gold, or preach your understanding of the doctrine to 3,000 members and gain their approval. This badge will automatically upgrade to the Gold Badge “Executor.” Progress: 0/3000.]

[Hidden Attribute (No Need to Equip): Through steadfast adherence to the teachings of the Scale of Gold, your soul has grown firmer and purer, making you more likely to earn the favor of certain orderly beings.]

“…”

Well, this turn of events wasn’t entirely bad. In fact, it saved him some trouble.

After reviewing the [Practitioner] badge’s upgrade path, Leon frowned again and turned his sharp gaze toward the elder wearing the rose emblem on his chest.

“You lied earlier, didn’t you?”

“I… I didn’t…”

“You’d better think twice before denying it.”

After glancing at the rose insignia on the elder’s chest, Leon continued: “It’s no secret that House Marseille has ties with the Scale of Gold. That’s why these three came to you for help after I disappeared without a word, isn’t it?”

“Well, it wasn’t exactly help…”

At this point, the elderly steward cautiously chimed in: “Your Grace, regarding the search for your whereabouts, Lord Sam demanded an exorbitant fee—but he claimed it wasn’t for himself; it was on behalf of that bishop…”

"The payment hasn’t been made yet. None of it has been paid, and now I’m willing to give everything up. Not just this deal—our entire investment in Rose Department Store can be returned to you."

Realizing Leon likely harbored no goodwill toward the Scale of Gold, the Rose elder added miserably: “Your Grace, our family truly hasn’t colluded with the Scale of Gold. These were merely minor collaborations—please don’t misunderstand…”

“I want to become a bishop of the Scale of Gold.”

“Huh?”

The elder gaped at Leon, utterly baffled. Leon patiently repeated himself.

“Tell me. What do I need to do to become a bishop of the Scale of Gold?”

???

Wait… two minutes ago, you killed one of their bishops, and now, upon learning you’re technically part of the Scale of Gold, you’ve instantly switched sides? Not only are you accepting your new identity, but you’re also determined to become a bishop?

Is your adaptability a little too strong?

Staring at Leon’s earnest expression, the elder confirmed that the new Duke of Lionheart wasn’t joking. His dry lips twitched awkwardly as he stammered: “Well… the Scale of Gold has three branches, and each can have up to three bishops at a time. To become a bishop, you need recommendations from at least two bishops from different branches, then participate in three gatherings to gain the congregation’s approval…”

“Too complicated. Is there a faster way?”

“Uh… the True God could appoint you directly, or you could gain the recognition of one of the thre- two Sacred Spirits. If you carry their essence, you’d be acknowledged immediately.”

I see…

After absorbing the elder’s explanation, Leon frowned thoughtfully.

A direct appointment from the True God? Highly unlikely. Given that I just obliterated one of their Sacred Spirits, the odds of the True God condemning me far outweigh any chance of endorsement. As for gaining a Sacred Spirit’s recognition…

“In that case, let me ask you something.”

Leon touched the Sacred Spirit Pendant hanging around his neck and leaned forward earnestly.

“If I kill a Sacred Spirit and turn it into, say… a keepsake that I wear constantly, does that count as carrying its essence? Would I be recognized?”

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