"The Sun News: 'Shock, Central Cross Theater Attacked, Over 3,000 Audience Members Fall Unconscious on the Spot!'
Financial Times: 'Charl Department Store Settles Compensation Claims, Yet Major Promotion Continues, Severely Affecting Multiple Department Stores.'
Dance Entertainment News: 'Tragic News, Master Wilde Missing, Suspected to Have Been Kidnapped by Unknown Assailants.'
Political Spectator: 'Rebels Split, The Moderate Faction Abandons Attacks, Plans to Set Up New Labor Party in Old Town.'
Royal Mail News: 'Following the Princess' Engagement, the Old Nobility Flocks to the Prince, What Lies Ahead for the Future of Robin?'
After finishing the stack of newspapers and magazines delivered that morning, the Red-haired Director blinked in surprise, finding the headlines peculiar but unable to pinpoint why.
After reading and rereading twice over, she finally realized why these headlines felt odd...
Among all these publications, not a single one mentioned Leon's name, yet the theater incident, Charl Department Store's compensation, the Rebel movements, and even the royal family's internal struggles seemed intertwined with him.
Enough to tinker around with, indeed.
Shaking her head helplessly, the Red-haired Director idly flipped through the newspapers while subconsciously twirling her vivid red hair with her slender white fingers, pondering.
The events of Leon's drunken state a couple of days ago had truly shocked her.
Although she didn't know what the "Immortal of Liquor" Leon referred to was, something potent enough to partially resist [Slaughter Blood Hair]at a Third-Class Cleanser level likely had Numbered Object potential, with surprisingly strong life-saving capabilities.
So... with the bureau shorthanded, should she add more responsibilities to his plate?
"Knock, knock knock."
Just as the Red-haired Director set down the newspaper and opened her drawer, someone knocked on her office door.
Hearing the voice from outside the door, the Red-haired Director slightly raised an eyebrow before responding,
As the Red-haired Director spoke, a blurry silver figure eerily "seeped" through the office door from outside, walking slowly to the desk.
"This is the cleanup report for the mission."
Placing a few folded papers on the desk, the "Little Silver Man" reported gently,
"The mission proceeded very smoothly, with the well leading to the Black Plague Tide blocked, no casualties among the townsfolk, and all related personnel's memories have been cleared by the [Illusion Can]; no one remembers those plague-spreading creatures."
After briefly glancing through the desk's [Black Plague Well Incident Cleanup Report], the Red-haired Director nodded in satisfaction and complimented with a smile,
"Swift and efficient as ever, well done Pioni. Besides Emma and Leon, you're the one who reassures me the most in the bureau."
Hearing the Red-haired Director's words, the Little Silver Man couldn't help but pause slightly before smilingly asking,
"Director, the Leon you mentioned, is he the Level Three Cleanser who just joined the branch less than two months ago? To be praised so sincerely by you, is his strength formidable?"
"Well... if I have to say, just average, I suppose?"
Reviewing the Anomalous Objects Leon possessed in her mind, the Red-haired Director uncertainly remarked,
"If we're talking about the Leon Value… that is, the extent of being Corrosion by Anomalous Objects, he's roughly on par with Level Three Cleansers who joined two or three years ago, still falling short compared to you all.
But he has a clear mind and diverse methods, seemingly able to handle any situation and complete tasks with extra accomplishments... hmm... overall, most of the time, he gives a reliable impression."
After giving Leon quite a high Evaluation, the Red-haired Director glanced at the thoughtful "Little Silver Man," then added with a smile,
"Pioni, how about it? Interested in meeting Leon and maybe taking him to your 'Heartache Land' to see if he can solve your issue?"
Emanating a faint silver glow obscuring his face, the individual sighed and shook his head,
"Director, it's not that I don't trust your judgment, but no matter how exceptional he is, he's only been a Level Three Cleanser at the branch for a short period, and as for the Meibis Silver Mine, even you and Miss Emma couldn't solve it, so what can he do?
Besides, as you know, every return to Meibis Silver Mine means... sigh! Unless absolutely sure, I really don't want to go back there, sorry."
"No problem, I just suddenly thought of him and casually suggested. Whether or not to ask for his help is entirely up to you."
Rejected, the Red-haired Director remained unfazed, responding cheerfully,
"But Pioni, don't underestimate Leon due to his lack of seniority. Without him, I might not have managed to overthrow the Aquarius Director. The secrets on Little Lyon probably exceed even yours.
So, I still recommend, if you have no other solutions, consider taking him to the Silver Mine. If Leon doesn't succeed, you merely suffer a little, but if he does, your future will be much easier."
"I... I'll think it over."
"No hurry, take your time to consider."
As the Red-haired Director spoke, she flipped through the stack of press on the desk. When her gaze momentarily paused on the advert for "Ami Liquor's Couple Wine Big Sale, Manufacturer Rewarding Customers, Couple Combo 40% Off," she instinctively folded the magazine page, then handed over another booklet that had been underneath.
"The silver mine issue can wait, but this matter is more urgent… take a look at this first."
Curiously receiving the booklet, the "Little Silver Man" read the title on the first page aloud.
"Sky Clipper Timetable... Crolock Kingdom's Sniffers... Private Cabin... Private Ship... Director, is this my next mission?"
"It's not just your next mission, it's a mission for both you and Leon. Leon discovered some very dangerous situations. Without a bit of intervention, the Kingdom may face an extremely gruesome war in the future."
Correcting the "Little Silver Man" Pioni's assumption and emphasizing the mission's significance, the Red-haired Director seriously stated,
"My initial plan was to have Emma accompany him, but Emma's off clearing Scales Gold Sect's gatherings, Jerry's 'friends' are ineffective aboard the Sky Clipper, and Tom's dice effect is unstable, so all things considered, you're the most suitable.
Pioni, those Crolock Kingdom Sniffers will arrive at the Boarding Tower in three days. I need you to collaborate with Leon, meddle with the documents those Sniffers hold, and modify their memories...
Finally, failure is not an option for this mission; it must succeed!"