Otaku Translation: I! Anomaly Cleansing Agent! C170

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Chapter 170: Exchanges and House Calls

"I don’t see anything wrong with you either."

The red-haired chief shook her head as she spoke. "Though I do have some sensory abilities, my expertise lies more in combat. Matters involving mysticism and curses are better understood by that than by me.”

"Besides, even though the goat’s power has waned somewhat, it’s still a Greater Demon with vast knowledge and an exceptionally long lifespan. When it comes to this kind of thing, there aren’t many people in the who surpass it.”

"So if even the goat couldn’t detect any issues, then you can pretty much rule out help from within the Bureau. Among those I could call upon—including Director Taurus—it’s highly unlikely anyone would be able to solve your problem."

...

That’s it? I’m doomed?

Upon hearing the red-haired chief’s words, Leon’s heart sank like a stone.

Though he had to guide him, all it offered was Emma’s caution—not her immortality. If he continued encountering anomalies at this rate, no amount of vigilance would save him forever. Sooner or later, he’d slip up, just as he had today.

Take that slingshot pellet, for instance. It nearly cost him dearly. Had the shooter aimed just a fraction higher, it wouldn’t have been just his shattered—but something far more critical.

"You’re thinking about the person who shot you with the slingshot, aren’t you?"

Reading the lingering unease in Leon’s eyes, the red-haired chief reassured him: "Don’t worry. You carry strands of my hair, which are incredibly sensitive to the scent of death. If you’re hit with a fatal attack, they’ll shield you immediately. Though their ability counters yours, there are ways around it."

"What about attacks that aren’t instantly fatal? Poison, curses, bleeding out slowly… What if they let me die bit by bit?"

Knowing the limitations of [Bloodtide Murder Hair], Leon frowned thoughtfully before voicing additional concerns:

"And what about draining the air around me, teleporting me into the depths of the ocean or underground? Or aging me rapidly without killing me outright? And then there are abilities targeting the soul, mind, or will—those bypass [Bloodtide Murder Hair] too, right?"

"Right..."

Watching Leon effortlessly list seven or eight ways to circumvent [Bloodtide Murder Hair] and theoretically kill himself, the red-haired chief sighed exasperatedly, feeling as though she were witnessing a supercharged version of Emma.

To be fair, caution was a virtue for agents, but Leon seemed to have absorbed Emma’s paranoia a little too thoroughly…

"Why don’t you stay at the Bureau for a while?"

After pondering for a moment, the chief suggested, "The two investigators have already returned. If their report checks out, the goat’s heart will be delivered back soon. At that point, you can take over as warden at the Police Department’s prison, overseeing the most dangerous criminals.”

"While it’s not quite Emma-level immortality, having something like [Heart of Ambition] on hand should keep you safe from anything short of extreme anomalies until you grow stronger."

Ah, right—the goat’s heart.

Leon perked up at the reminder, seeing a faint glimmer of hope pierce through his otherwise bleak outlook. Though he wasn’t as reckless as Bobby Lion, integrating the goat’s heart under the influence of his Gold Badge [I Am the Demon] would still grant him significant protection—enough to survive most threats until he truly came into his own.

Oh, and the goat’s stomach!

Remembering another piece of the "goat organ set," Leon, desperate to bolster his strength against his rotten luck, asked directly: "Chief, what about the goat’s stomach? Can I claim that too?"

"The stomach… Well, it’s not impossible, but it won’t be as quick as the heart. You’ll need to wait a bit longer."

The red-haired chief paused, considering her response. "The goat’s stomach came to us voluntarily, rather than being seized during a mission. But since it’s part of the Bureau’s inventory, once basic inspections are done, we in get priority access.”

"According to Bureau regulations, you’ll need to trade an anomaly of roughly equal value—or three lesser anomalies—to obtain it. The stomach itself is worth around 8 Leon Points, but since it’s part of a set, its exchange value is higher—probably closer to 10 points. Do you have anything suitable for the trade?"

"I do."

After reviewing his current stockpile, Leon tapped his portable mirror and instructed Husky to toss out the miniature bed sealing [].

"This item is worth 8.7 Leon Points. Add to that the 2.5-point [Heartbeat Moment] I confiscated today, and it should cover the cost… Wait a second."

Hesitating after brushing his fingers across the strands of red hair around his neck, Leon didn’t hand over the items immediately. Instead, he cautiously made a request: "Chief, could I ask you for a favor?"

"Hmm? What kind of favor?"

"It’s just… Recently, those rebels have been targeting me, and I’m worried they might go after my family. I’d like to give each of my siblings one strand of your hair for protection."

Before the red-haired chief could respond, Leon quickly added, anticipating her refusal: "Of course, I understand how valuable [Bloodtide Murder Hair] is—even a few strands are precious, and maintaining them drains your energy. I wouldn’t expect them for free.”

"If you agree, I’ll trade the 8.7-point [Monster Under the Bed] for the three strands. Would that work?"

You want to trade [Monster Under the Bed] for three strands of blood-soaked hair to protect your siblings?

After hearing Leon’s proposal, the chief blinked her fox-like eyes at his earnest expression. She drummed her knuckles lightly on the desk, musing aloud: "If you use [Monster Under the Bed] to trade for my hair, what will you use to exchange for the goat’s stomach? Anomalies worth close to 10 Leon Points aren’t easy to come by. Are you sure about this?"

"I’m sure."

Leon nodded solemnly. "Even if finding an anomaly worth 10 points is difficult, such things exist. Trading for Anna’s safety—and the others’—is entirely acceptable to me."

So family means more to you than anything else, doesn’t it?

Staring into Leon’s eyes for a moment, confirming his sincerity, the red-haired chief blinked again, her chest tightening with a mix of envy and melancholy. She envied not only the people Leon cherished but also Leon himself—for still having someone to care for.

How wonderful it must be to have loved ones to rely on, whether you or Emma. As for me… I suppose I’ll never have that luxury. Damn it—I was in such a good mood earlier, and now you’ve gone and ruined it.

"Fine, I’ll take it."

Swallowing the words "you don’t need to trade" that almost slipped out, she stuffed [Monster Under the Bed] into a drawer and glared at Leon, whose face lit up with relief. Then, with a malicious gleam in her eye, she extended a challenge.

"Fancy a drink?"

"Huh?"

"If you keep me company and drink till I drop, thirty strands wouldn’t be out of the question."

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