*The scent even more sinister than a demon's...*
Leon frowned upon hearing this and glanced at the badge section where it read, "I Am the Demon," before he began to speak,
"I carried the scent of a demon because I had an extremely high affinity with demon-class Anomalous Objects, and I had always used the demon Anomalous Object known as 'War Cornerstone.'
Additionally, please try to ask questions within the scope. I don't believe this matter had any connection to the 'Ryan Blood Night.'"
"That's not necessarily the case."
The female Investigator, exuding an air of wickedness, gave a sneer and said,
"A demon was the embodiment of desire. For someone with an extremely high affinity to demon Anomalous Objects, they almost invariably had strong desires. But you, on the contrary, don't want anything, so I have reason to suspect you're lying, hurriedly donating your assets to deliberately evade the investigation!"
As he faced the clearly antagonizing female Investigator, Leon narrowed his eyes and coldly retorted,
"Donating was a deliberate attempt to evade investigation? What if I didn't , chose to take the Duke's title, and the Ryan Family's wealth? Would you then say I orchestrated the 'Ryan Blood Night' to gain benefits? Is this how you investigate?"
Although it seemed like she held great animosity towards the entire Virgin Sanitation Bureau, the female Investigator, despite her continual troublemaking in her questions, wasn't entirely senseless. Naturally, she wouldn't leave such a remark and retorted,
"You had a high affinity with demon Anomalous Objects yet appeared to want nothing. I merely suspected that you were deliberately concealing something. Hence, I raised a reasonable doubt."
"Why would you question your horse?"
Just as Leon slightly squinted to consider whether to set her up, the Black Goat, who had been listening silently, couldn't help but struggle out from a shopping bag, spitting a thick yellow wad of old tobacco phlegm at her.
Watching the startled female Investigator dodge in panic, the Black Goat chuckled gleefully, then opened its goat eyes and asked,
"Hey lady, why didn't you bring your mom along when you left the house? Afraid she'd interfere in finding you a new sugar daddy?"
"What, you? Using your words, this is called reasonable doubt!
Of course, if you did bring your mom, then you're picking the next sugar daddy yourself... Haha, isn't it reasonable doubt? As if no one can do it!"
After a few sharp words left the female Investigator's complexion purplish, the Black Goat raised its eyebrows at Leon, giving him a reassuring look of leave-it-to-me-before taking a deep breath and continued,
"You couldn't even **pee in a puddle and look at yourself, with your **ugly** face, thinking you're being ...hmmm?"
Watching its suddenly sealed shut mouth, as if it never existed, the Black Goat was left stunned, its eyes wide in surprise, and hummed a chaotic tune of disbelief.
The senior Investigator, who had been silently recording, placed down two fingers crossed in a diagonal manner, nodded apologetically, and said to Leon, who showed a surprised expression,
"Sorry, Eisha has some bias against people from your bureau, indeed her questioning method was inappropriate. Let me handle the questioning from here. However, please keep that Anomalous Object somewhat under control.
The bureau's regulations on such matters are very strict. Even though it's just routine inquiry post-incident, besides Her Excellency Olivia as the director, others aren't allowed to listen in or interfere as a rule."
"Alright, since you were being reasonable, I will also be reasonable."
Using the Holy Spirit pendant to pick up the Black Goat, Leon placed it across from the female Investigator who was shaking with anger. After an exchange of stares between goat eyes and human eyes, Leon raised his own query,
"But you should know, Miss Eisha, seems to have a deep prejudice against our bureau, which even affected her judgment and behavior.
I don't think she should have been part of this investigation at all. The General Bureau sending down Investigators with conflicts against us was not only unfair but also couldn't guarantee accurate inquiry results."
The senior Investigator was slightly surprised at these words, a gleam of contemplation appeared in his eyes, seemingly hesitating on how to respond, whereas the female Investigator couldn't help but scoff,
"Do you think I wanted to come?
To ensure the fairness of the results, Investigators must investigate in pairs. The entire General Bureau has only nineteen Investigators in the Northern Triad, sixteen of which have vendettas with you, and two hold grudges to death!
Ha, who do you propose to come next time? Just don't choose me—I can help you request anyone!"
Holy crap... did that mean eighteen out of nineteen Investigators were offended?
Using the Black Goat's soul vision, Leon saw that what the female Investigator said was true. Shocked by the degree of bad karma, Leon smacked his lips in disbelief and tried to reconcile,
"Well... even though I've not been in the Virgin Branch long, I've interacted with some of the seniors, and they all seemed pretty good, doesn't that indicate there's some misunderstanding here?"
Hearing Leon's words and finding no trace of a lie, it seemed he genuinely thought so, even the previously sarcastic female Investigator's expression stiffened, full of disbelief as she said,
"You...you actually think they're okay?"
"Uh... is there a problem?"
Leon pondered briefly and frowned,
"The director, albeit prone to excessive drinking, was shrewd and capable when sober, often looking after me and occasionally inviting me for a drink; Senior Emma was gentle and meticulous, I managed to survive several crises thanks to her invaluable experience;
As for Senior Jerry... he did seem to have a not-so-good habit of stealing, yet he was generous and enthusiastic. I helped him with a small matter, then he gifted me both Anomalous Objects and weapons, teaching me carefully how to use them. He was also a great senior."
The alcohol-obsessed Scarlet Hair Lady invited you for a drink, the ferocious Corpse Pivot Executioner treated you gently and patiently, and that Sewer Emperor didn't steal from you but gave you things?
Dang... this was either you're living a dream, or I simply haven't woken up?
Listening to Leon's description of the Virgin Sanitation Bureau, where everyone was kind and friendly, seemed like a newcomer's heaven, the fierce look on the female Investigator's face unknowingly faded, and she mumbled defeatedly,
"You're something else... Damn it, just pretend I said nothing."
Watching the female Investigator cover her face with a file and lay back on the sofa motionlessly, Leon stood silently for a moment before turning to the elder Investigator,
"Did I say anything wrong?"
"No, you're all right."
Seeing Leon thriving in a place like the Virgin Sanitation Bureau, even viewing everyone as kind, the senior Investigator was rendered speechless and had to vaguely acknowledge, then quietly unfolded the inquiry form, writing seven consecutive question marks under the mental state section.
This guy's brain must have some sort of problem!