Chapter 1069: 0667 666

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Since some of it was retrieved... does that mean our human ancestors could truly live for 500 years? And they also possessed memory inheritance, infinite inspiration, and the ability to communicate through minds?

This... this... a god-like race with such an absurd configuration, how did they end up almost being driven to extinction? Were my ancestors a bit too incompetent?

"It seems some kind of great catastrophe occurred, but even Lord Taurus is not very clear about what exactly happened."

Through their clasped hands, vaguely sensing Leon's confusion, the red-haired Director thought for a moment before explaining:

"The first generation of Directors who escorted our ancestors to this world might have known what happened, but most of them sacrificed themselves very early on. At that time, humans were struggling just to survive, and almost no one thought about passing down history."

"Coupled with generations of reproduction, these unverified pasts were slowly covered up by the 【Illusion Canister】. In the end, even the General Bureau was left with only fragmented records. I'm afraid the reason can only be found by going into the Old Lands."

Alright...

After hearing this bizarre "history of ancestral decline," Leon couldn't help but lick his dry lips, slightly understanding the importance of this "Level 5" mission.

Never mind finding all four lost items; even if one or even half of them were fully recovered, the human race would instantly become incredibly overpowered.

With such a "grand prospect" ahead, it's no wonder that anyone with even a little ambition would be tempted to go looking for them; it's no surprise the Cleanup Bureau is always short-staffed.

"Olivia!"

Just as Leon and the red-haired Director were whispering to each other, the other branch directors of the Zodiac branches had already made their initial stances known, and the Sagittarius Director's gaze naturally turned toward them, asking:

"It is currently five votes to five. Regarding the proposal to directly activate the 【Wheel of Sunshade】 and project the Director and the others back from the Old Lands, which side do you lean toward?"

Five to five... my vote is critical...

Upon hearing this, the red-haired Director pondered for a moment, then did not answer immediately, instead asking:

"Lord Sagittarius, may I ask how the three of you Directors view this proposal?"

"The Pisces Director's mental state is currently problematic, so he cannot vote for the time being. As for myself and the Taurus Director, one of us is in favor and the other is opposed."

So six to six? The result still hinges on my vote?

Facing the gazes of the branch directors, the red-haired Director couldn't help but frown, then glanced back at Leon and secretly squeezed his palm.

"Leon, what do you think?"

"..."

No, why did the power to decide such a major event concerning the future of humanity suddenly land on my head?

Feeling his scalp tingle from the pressure behind this question, under the red-haired Director's repeated questioning, Leon couldn't help but swallow, then answered somewhat hesitantly:

"How about... we play it safe and ensure the safety of the Cleanup Bureau first?"

Although those four "treasures" hidden in the Old Lands were indeed very tempting, and judging by the Director's words, opportunities to explore in the past weren't always available, wasn't he there now?

In a few years, when he became powerful, he could get a badge like 【Space-Time Traveler】 and perhaps go find those four treasures then; there was no need to rush.

Besides, the King-Slaughtering Society was currently lurking and could come down to cause trouble at any time. One mistake could lead to heavy casualties, so ensuring safety here was more important. "Olivia?"

After waiting for a long time without an answer, the Sagittarius Director couldn't help but urge:

"It's down to your vote. Have you decided?"

"I have."

The red-haired Director nodded, released Leon's hand, and answered loudly:

"I believe the safety of humanity is more important. It would be better to bring the Director and the three Directors back."

"Hmm..."

After hearing the red-haired Director's words, the Sagittarius Director hummed, then said with a slight sense of relief:

"The result is seven votes to seven. The number of people supporting the use of the 【Wheel of Sunshade】 did not exceed half, so let's maintain the current situation for now!"

Seven votes to seven?

The branch directors were slightly stunned, then cast puzzled looks at the Sagittarius Director on the main stage.

Among those qualified to vote this time, the two Directors were one to one, and the eleven Zodiac branch directors were six to five. Shouldn't the result be seven to six? Who cast the extra vote?

"Sorry, the last opposing vote was cast by me."

Amidst the Sagittarius Director's silence, the seat belonging to the Cancer Director in the Directors' section above the branch directors slowly lit up.

A pot-bellied male phantom raised his hand, politely greeted the branch directors, and then explained with a gentle demeanor:

"The Sagittarius Director believes he should take full responsibility for this Denggong incident. Plus, his current condition is really not good and he needs a long period of recuperation, so he contacted me, hoping I could return to preside over the big picture for him, while he takes my place to sit in the Abyss... By the way."

Speaking of this, the Cancer Director, who had a shiny bald head and looked like a kind-hearted fat monk, suddenly stopped, then looked around the venue with a smile, and asked gently:

"May I ask if the cleanup agent named Leon is here? If he is present, could I ask him to come out and meet me?"

Looking for me?

Facing the gentle invitation from this new Director he had never met, Leon was slightly stunned, then subconsciously went to hold the red-haired Director's hand, wanting to ask what was going on.

However, just as he was about to grab her palm, the red-haired Director suddenly raised her hand to tidy her hair, very coincidentally avoiding Leon's hand, and then coughed:

"Leon, since Lord Cancer wants to meet you, you should go over and let him touch you."

Touch me? Why not just look at me?

Upon hearing the red-haired Director's words, Leon's eyebrows rose slightly. He squinted toward the Cancer Director and realized that the Cancer Director's eye sockets were sunken, with no eyes present; this Director seemed to be blind.

"Touching is unnecessary. Although I have no eyes, I can still see people... Are you Leon? Not bad, not bad!"

Turning his head to "look" at Leon and sizing him up with non-existent vision, the wealthy-looking Cancer Director smiled and said kindly:

"Do you know? There are many people in the Abyss... er... many demons who know you, especially in the Gluttony Hell. Some little demons who crave power have even started carving statues of you."