Otaku Translation: I! Anomaly Cleansing Agent! C188

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Chapter 188:

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Me? Infiltrate the rebels undercover?? You’ve got to be kidding.

When Leon heard the red-haired chief's proposal, his first reaction was that she must be joking again. Setting aside his identity as the , he already had a notorious reputation among the rebels.

First, there was the bandaged woman who tried to attack the . Then came the working undercover at the . And let’s not forget the disheveled old man whose presence could send anyone into during the .

All told, Leon had taken down three individuals from the rebel faction, each possessing strange and dangerous artifacts. The reason he’d requested those three "protective hairs" from the chief in the first place was precisely to safeguard his family against retaliation from the rebels.

Even if their relationship wasn’t exactly one of mortal enemies, it was certainly close enough. So why on earth would she now want him to infiltrate their ranks as a double agent? It sounded absurd—ridiculous even.

And yet… maybe it wasn’t entirely impossible?

...

After glancing at the [What If] anomalous artifact sitting on the table, Leon paused for a moment, reconsidering. Perhaps this mission wasn’t as far-fetched as it initially seemed.

With the [Heart of Ambition] now in his possession, his safety was more or less guaranteed. And thanks to Amy’s intel, all he needed to do was locate the rebel hideout. Once he did, he could use [What If] to disguise himself as a member of the faction, allowing him to get close to others within the group who possessed anomalous objects. From there, he could systematically expose and neutralize them.

Given how murky the ties were between the rebels and , such an operation would serve multiple purposes: eliminating the threat posed by the rebels, ensuring his family’s safety, helping reclaim her stolen identity, reducing Aquarius’ support network, and thwarting any potential schemes the director might have up his sleeve.

Five birds with one stone...

After weighing the risks and benefits of the undercover assignment, Leon nodded decisively. “I’ll take it.”

“Excellent~” The red-haired chief gave a satisfied nod before continuing. “Leon, the formal inquiry into Director Aquarius will begin in five or six days, though we can initiate proceedings slightly earlier—around two or three days from now.”

“Once and I file the inquiry, Aquarius will rush back to headquarters to prepare for the internal investigation. From the moment he’s drawn away until the inquiry concludes, we estimate about two weeks. During this time, I’ll be able to monitor his movements closely, ensuring he doesn’t show up at any rebel strongholds. With the protection of your [Heart of Ambition], your safety should be maximized.”

“So, starting two days from now and lasting for two weeks, that’s the window for your infiltration mission. If the inquiry succeeds, you may extend your stay; if it fails, you must withdraw immediately. As for your objectives…” She paused thoughtfully, tapping her fingers lightly on the desk.

“Your primary objective is to find that rumored to possess . Prioritize locating them so we can help Princess Veronica restore her identity. Secondary objectives include making contact with other individuals holding anomalous items, identifying their powers, and confirming their locations.”

“I’ll remain stationed at headquarters until the inquiry begins. If I attend the inquiry, Emma will stay behind to oversee things here. Once you’ve gathered information on these targets, send back the little dog Jerry gave you to relay messages. Either I or Emma will come to apprehend them based on your intel.”

“Understood. I’ll keep that in mind.”

“I’m not finished yet.” The red-haired chief shook her head. “In addition to those tasks, you have a hidden objective. I need you to confirm whether another exists among the rebels.”

“What?”

Seeing Leon’s shocked expression, the chief didn’t explain right away. Instead, she countered with a question: “Do you remember the nightmare Prince Joshua experienced when you and Emma visited him?”

That bizarre dream where he claimed to foresee the future? Leon nodded after recalling the incident but asked hesitantly, “Of course I remember... Is something wrong with that dream?”

“Yes.”

The chief poured tea into an empty bottle, took a long swig, and sighed deeply. “Prince Joshua’s nightmare likely stems from the ’ curse on the royal family. Unlike ordinary nightmares filled with hollow terrors, the King of Nightmares specializes in dredging up buried regrets—the kind of pain buried deep within someone’s psyche. These are the true horrors that haunt people most profoundly.”

“So, the King of Nightmares’ curses force victims to relive their most agonizing memories rather than endure meaningless, fabricated nightmares. This conflicts with the content of Prince Joshua’s dream.”

“So… you suspect there are two Prince Joshuas?”

“Yes.”

The chief spread her hands helplessly. “I know it sounds ridiculous, but combined with Emma’s recounting of the dream’s details, the only explanation I can think of is that another version of Prince Joshua—someone who lived through a painful future—has somehow returned to what is, for him, the past.”

“As our current Prince Joshua grows older, his intellect matures, and his personality stabilizes. His soul begins to align with this ‘future’ version of himself. When the future Joshua suffers under the King of Nightmares’ curse, his counterpart in the present shares the nightmare as a result.”

“…”

It actually made sense. After pondering the chief’s theory, Leon realized it didn’t have any glaring flaws. He found himself partially convinced.

“So, you believe the Prince Joshua from the future is probably hiding among the rebels?”

“It’s uncertain, but considering the actions the rebels have taken, there’s at least an eighty percent chance. After all, a future Joshua returning with unresolved obsessions wouldn’t just come back to observe—he’d have a purpose.”

“That makes sense.”

“Good. Then go prepare.”

She pulled a small notebook from her drawer, scribbled a few lines, closed it, and handed it over. Her tone turned serious. “Take this to the Police Department and seek out the . He’ll appoint you as the warden of the . With that position, you’ll be able to activate the life-substitution ability of the [Heart of Ambition].”

“Also, remember that Director Aquarius has access to all your intelligence files. Chances are, he’ll inform the rebels about you. Therefore, avoid using registered anomalous items like the [] or the [], as doing so could blow your cover. However, to gain the trust of the rebels, you’ll need to display some form of special ability. Hmm… Do you happen to have any unregistered anomalous abilities or ?”

Unregistered abilities or anomalous artifacts?

“Well, there is one ability…” Leon hesitated briefly after pocketing the notebook. Glancing at the golden insignia panel displaying the [], he added uncertainly, “Under the right conditions, I think I can force people to bow to me.”

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