Upon hearing this, Leon couldn’t help but furrowed his eyebrows. After glancing at the badge section that read “I Am the Devil,” he began to speak:
“There’s a demonic aura around me because I have an extremely high compatibility with demon-related anomalous items, and I’ve been constantly using a demon-class anomaly called ‘War Diagonal.’
Also, please try to ask questions within a reasonable scope. I don’t think this matter has anything to do with the Leon Blood Night.”
“It might.”
After taking a look at Leon who was exuding an overwhelming evil presence, the female investigator sniffed disdainfully and said:
“Demons are embodiments of desire. People with high compatibility for demon anomalies almost always have insatiable personalities, yet you seem to want nothing. So, I have reason to suspect that you’re lying and that your hurried donation of property is an attempt to evade investigation!”
Leon squinted his eyes slightly as he looked at the obviously nitpicking female investigator in front of him. With a cold tone, he retorted:
“If donating my property was to evade investigation, what if I chose not to donate it and instead accepted the title of Duke along with the Lane family’s wealth? Would you then say I created the Leon Blood Night just to gain profit? Is this how you conduct your investigations?”
“I never said that.”
Although she didn’t know why, the female investigator seemed to harbor immense animosity towards the entire Sixth Bureau and deliberately made things difficult through her questioning. However, she wasn’t entirely stupid and wouldn’t leave herself open to such criticism. After letting out a cold snort, she rebutted:
“You have an extremely high compatibility with demon anomalies but act like you want nothing. I merely raised a reasonable doubt about what you might be concealing.”
“What are you doubting exactly?”
Just as Leon slightly narrowed his eyes, contemplating whether to trap her, the Black Goat on the table, which had been listening silently for quite some time, couldn’t help itself anymore. It struggled out of the shopping bag and spat a big yellow wad of old tobacco phlegm right at her.
Looking at the startled and panicking female investigator, the Black Goat couldn’t help but cackle. Then, it stared at her with its goat eyes and asked: “Why didn’t you bring your mom when you left home? Were you worried she’d miss finding your next stepdad?”
“YOU?!??”
“And what about YOU?! In your words, this is called reasonable doubt! Of course, if you had brought your mom, it would mean you’re personally selecting your next stepdad… Hmph, isn’t this just reasonable doubt? Like anyone can’t do the same!”
In just a few words, the female investigator was verbally abused until her face turned purple. The Black Goat then gave Leon a meaningful glance, signaling that it had his back in this verbal battle. Taking a deep breath, it continued its tirade:
“You should take a piss and look at yourself first! What kind of ugly mug do you have to dare stand before us like this… Hmm?”
Suddenly noticing its mouth had sealed shut perfectly, as if it had never existed, the Black Goat widened its eyes in surprise and started making incomprehensible noises.
The elderly investigator, who had been quietly recording everything, lowered two crossed fingers and apologized to Leon with a somewhat apologetic expression:
“I’m sorry, Elsa has a prejudice against your bureau, and her method of questioning was indeed inappropriate. The rest of the questioning will be handled by me. But please, control that anomaly a bit more. The regulations regarding these matters in the bureau are very strict. Even routine inquiries after incidents aren’t supposed to allow others to listen in or interfere unless it’s Olivia from the General Bureau.”
“That’s fine. Since you’re being reasonable, I’m willing to cooperate too.”
Summoning the Holy Spirit Pendant to grab the Black Goat and placing it opposite the trembling female investigator, Leon locked gazes with her, goat eye to human eye, before voicing his own doubts: “However, you must also understand that Miss Elsa seems to have deep-seated prejudices against our bureau, which have already influenced her judgment and behavior. I believe she shouldn’t have been involved in this investigation. Sending down investigators who have conflicts with us from the General Bureau is not only unfair to us but also prevents obtaining accurate results.”
The elderly investigator was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, then his eyes flickered with thoughtfulness as he pondered how to respond. Meanwhile, the female investigator couldn’t help but sneer: “Do you think I wanted to come? To ensure fairness in the results, investigators must work in pairs. There are only nineteen investigators stationed in the Northern Three Kingdoms, sixteen of whom have grudges against you guys, and two even have blood feuds!”
“Haha, next time, feel free to suggest whoever you want! As long as it’s not me, I’ll help you invite whoever you pick!”
“…”
Holy crap… does this mean nineteen investigators have offended eighteen?
Through the soul vision of the Black Goat, Leon confirmed that what the female investigator said was true. Shocked by the sheer number of enemies, Leon clicked his tongue and tried to defend himself:
“This… although I haven’t been in the Virgo Subdivision for long, I’ve met a few seniors in the bureau, and they all seem really nice… Could there be some misunderstanding here?”
“…”
Upon hearing Leon’s words and detecting no lie from him, it seemed he genuinely believed this. The previously sneering female investigator suddenly froze, looking incredulous:
“You… you actually think they’re decent people?”
“All… is something wrong with that?”
Leon thought for a moment and frowned: “Our director may have a serious drinking problem, but when sober, she’s sharp and capable. She’s always taken good care of me and occasionally buys me drinks; Emma Senior is gentle and meticulous, thanks to her valuable experience, I’ve safely navigated several crises; as for Jerry Senior… well, he has some questionable habits, but he’s generous and warm-hearted. He gave me both anomalous items and weapons after I helped him with a small favor, and patiently taught me how to use them. He’s also a great senior.”
“…”
Drinking blood-red hair and inviting you to drink, the fierce corpse executioner being gentle and patient with you, and the sewer emperor not stealing from you but giving you stuff instead? This damn… is he living in a dream, or am I still asleep?!
Listening to Leon describe the Virgin Bureau where everyone was so kind and harmonious, it felt like paradise for newbies. The deep resentment on the female investigator’s face gradually disappeared. She then muttered dejectedly:
“You’re just… damn it, consider what I said as if I never spoke.”
“???”
Seeing the female investigator cover her face with a file and lie motionless on the sofa, Leon remained silent for a while before turning to the elderly investigator beside him.
“Is there something wrong with what I said?”
“Yes, all correct.”
Watching Leon, who thrived in the Virgin Bureau and saw everyone as good people, the elderly investigator was speechless and could only vaguely respond. He then silently filled out the investigation form and wrote seven question marks under the psychological state section.
???????
This guy’s brain must have some issues!(End of Chapter)
