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Chapter 149: The Investigation Mystery (Part 2)

This is... a warning to be cautious of him?

After receiving the subtle signal from the red-haired chief, Leon immediately tensed up. Unlike her "drunken self" from last night, the chief was now fully sober and back to her usual composed state. When she gave advice, it was always for a reason—her actions were deliberate, even the seemingly reckless ones like stirring trouble earlier. Her warnings couldn’t be ignored.

"By the way, Mr. Leon,"

Unaware that he had been discreetly “marked,” the elderly investigator turned around after waiting a few seconds without hearing Leon initiate conversation. With a gentle demeanor, he asked:

"I see from your file that you've been employed here for over a month now. Are you settling in well at the ?"

"Yes, quite comfortably."

After covertly switching his badge to [Elite Performer], Leon masked the wariness in his eyes and smiled as he replied:

"The team may be small, and the work dangerous, but both the chief and the senior members have been very supportive. Everyone here is good-hearted."

...

Everyone here… good-hearted?

Upon hearing Leon’s words, the old investigator’s lips twitched involuntarily.

Other investigators might not know much about the Virgo Cleansing Bureau, but having conducted numerous investigations there over the years, this man knew better than most. While the bureau wasn’t filled with outright villains, calling its members “good people” was stretching the truth.

The , who had mercilessly wiped out an entire nation and slaughtered millions, needed no introduction. Then there were and , both —and frequent subjects of investigation themselves.

Tom was notorious for bending rules with meticulous precision, leaving no evidence behind despite his countless infractions. Emma, on the other hand, was infamous for her brutal methods; the aftermath of her cleanup operations was often more horrifying than the anomalies themselves. Despite repeated warnings, she showed no signs of changing her ways.

As for , , , , and others—all Tier-2 operatives—they were far from saints. In large-scale inter-bureau operations, they were universally despised, avoided by all whenever possible.

To be honest, the only reason these individuals remained stationed at the Virgo Bureau for years wasn’t due to the Blood-Haired Maiden’s charm—it was because no other branch wanted them. They truly had nowhere else to go.

And yet, here was Leon—a handsome young man with a mild smile, slender frame, and the appearance of an ordinary government official—sincerely believing these hardened souls were “good people.”

Staring at Leon, the elderly investigator took a deep breath and discreetly sensed the aura emanating from him.

A surge of demonic energy unlike anything he’d encountered before radiated from Leon’s presence—fierce, dark, and overwhelming. Clearly, anyone capable of fitting in with such a group couldn’t possibly be normal.

Given Leon’s high compatibility with demon-type anomalies, combined with his scholarly demeanor and intellectual pursuits (like proposing the ), the investigator began brainstorming nicknames.

Perhaps… the Demon Scholar would suit him perfectly.

...

Unaware that the investigator was quietly assigning him a moniker, Leon followed him into his office. After inviting the two investigators to sit on the sofa, he brought over a chair and positioned himself across from them, ready to cooperate fully.

"You can ask your questions now," Leon said earnestly.

"Very well," the female investigator began.

By now, she had regained control of her emotions. Though her expression remained icy, the hostility from earlier had subsided. She pulled out a stack of documents, flipped through them briefly, and then adopted a formal tone:

"My first question: Do you have any personal grievances with the , particularly , who controls the ?"

"Well…" Leon hesitated before answering honestly:

"Before joining the Cleansing Bureau, my younger sister contracted lung disease due to toxic gas leaks from an alchemy factory owned by . We struggled to get proper compensation, and she nearly died in the hospital as a result.”

“While the responsible for the settlement has ties to the Lion family through marriage, making them part of the extended clan, I suppose one could say I do hold some grudge against them."

...

Hearing Leon’s candid response, the female investigator faltered momentarily. She glanced down at the documents in her hands and clenched her teeth in frustration.

What Leon described matched exactly what she had painstakingly uncovered during her investigation today.

Under normal circumstances, someone trying to avoid suspicion would deny any connection or grievance with the Lions, especially since their paths hadn’t crossed publicly before the incident. She had planned to reveal this information later to expose his supposed lies and cast doubt on his answers.

But instead, he admitted everything upfront—not just hinting at animosity but openly acknowledging it. Moreover, the individuals involved were distant relatives within the sprawling Lion family tree. Given how widespread their influence was in the capital, conflicts with peripheral members hardly constituted motive for orchestrating something as catastrophic as the Lion Blood Night.

Her hard-earned findings, meant to corner him, had become irrelevant scraps of paper—mere corroborative details at best.

Damn it! Why would anyone facing an investigation not try to clear their name but instead willingly admit to potential motives?

Frustrated, she hastily shoved the documents aside and pressed on coldly:

"Next question: Did you stand to benefit from the events following the Lion Blood Night?"

"Yes." Leon sighed deeply.

"I lacked the strength to stop Bobby Lion’s rampage. On the night of the massacre, I nearly died several times at his hands and sustained severe injuries.”

“However, it seems I’m distantly related to the Lion family. Those ahead of me in line for succession were disqualified by Bobby Lion, so while I was recovering, I was dragged into the situation and forcibly designated as the new duke. The investiture ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday."

At this, the female investigator’s eyes lit up with triumph. Smirking, she sneered:

"So essentially, you’re admitting that you’re the biggest beneficiary of the Lion Blood Night, correct?"

"No." Leon shook his head firmly.

"I have zero interest in this title—the wealth it represents or the power it wields mean nothing to me.”

“During the investiture ceremony tomorrow, I plan to propose donating all assets to the royal family through a marriage alliance, forcing them to replace me with another successor.”

“If you don’t believe me, wait until tomorrow’s ceremony and see if I follow through."

...

Damn it… He’s willing to give up an entire dukedom's fortune?

Seeing Leon’s unwavering expression and sensing no deceit, the investigator bit her lip so hard it nearly bled. Closing her eyes, she focused on the overwhelming demonic aura surrounding him before finally snapping sarcastically:

"Heh, sounds like we’ve got ourselves a saint here... But if you’re so uninterested in worldly gains, how do you explain this aura darker than any demon’s?"

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