Chapter 1132: Understanding and Not Understanding

"Alright."

After the Aquarius director's furious rant left a group of mask phantoms silenced, the man wearing the white snake mask on the main seat spoke:

"On this matter, the Flower Fox has already been thorough; when he sensed it might not succeed, he also tried to remind everyone, so this failure has nothing to do with him and cannot prove he has a problem."

"Thank you."

Hearing the "White Snake" summary, the Aquarius director wearing the Flower Fox mask slightly bowed, then smiled and said:

"If you could have said these fair words a bit earlier, I would have thanked you a little more."

"No need to thank me."

Ignoring the Aquarius director's sarcasm, the white snake mask spoke calmly:

"You also don't need to hold a grudge; 'Number Three' left behind a small amount of information before its destruction, telling us there is a traitor in the Slaughter King Society, and its failure was due to someone leaking our information in advance.

Although you voted against the action during the discussion, this opportunity was indeed created by you alone, and you also had the chance to leak information, so your suspicion is the greatest, and others' suspicions are not without reason."

Others' suspicions...

Does that mean the message sent back by 'Number Three' only didn't tell me?

After staring at the white snake mask for a while, the Aquarius director smiled and asked:

"Since you think I'm fine, could you tell me the message you heard from 'Number Three' so I can hear who the traitor is?"

"Sure."

The white snake mask's position in the Slaughter King Society seems high; after slightly nodding in agreement, he didn't seek others' opinions but directly said:

"According to the information 'Number Three' obtained from that third-level cleaner, the traitor in our Slaughter King Society should meet two criteria: someone we absolutely wouldn't expect, and someone who has died once before."

Absolutely unexpected, and having died once?

After repeating these two criteria in his mind, the Aquarius director's eyes flashed with realization.

No wonder everyone has been troubling me today; after all, if we go by this standard, I, who single-handedly created the opportunity for action, am indeed the "unexpected" person.

Adding that I have indeed "died" once recently, it perfectly fits the so-called traitor's criteria, no wonder these people in the Slaughter King Society suspect me, but...

"This information was said by that Hearing Li Ang."

Looking at the mask phantoms still staring intently at him, the Aquarius director said helplessly:

"Do you also believe what the opponent says? What if he's just talking nonsense?"

"Unlikely."

The black cat mask sitting opposite the Aquarius director said coldly:

"At that time, he had already captured 'Number Three', completely nullifying its resistance, so there was no need to lie to 'Number Three'.

Moreover, we only just learned today that 'Number Three' can transmit messages across planes, which also rules out the possibility of him deliberately deceiving 'Number Three' to send false information, so the credibility of this information is very high."

"That's right."

"I also agree with the black cat's view."

"..."

Seeing the mask phantoms along the edge of the long table nodding in agreement, the Aquarius director couldn't help but let out a deep sigh.

This judgment is logically sound, but although you understand logic, you don't understand Hearing Li Ang.

This person is not ordinarily cautious; given his tendency to kick my balls without hesitation when he merely feels something is a bit strange, if he suspects 'Number Three' can send messages back, he will absolutely not tell the truth.

In my view, those two traitor criteria are most likely just random nonsense made up on the spot, and even more absurdly, it's possible he simply made them up based on me.

"Fine, believe it if you want to."

Faced with the Slaughter King Society being misled by Hearing Li Ang's nonsense and starting a frantic search for the mole, the weary Aquarius director, too lazy to continue arguing, simply changed the topic: "Since my suspicion has been cleared, what about what you promised me?

After these two groups caused trouble, the Cleanup Bureau definitely won't wait any longer; I estimate the Taurus director will be promoted early within one or two months—how are your preparations for what you promised me going?"

"You don't need to worry about that."

The white snake mask said calmly:

"Although our goals differ, over these years you have indeed helped us a lot; we will not go back on our promise to you."

"Then thank you."

Upon hearing this, the Aquarius director nodded and reached up to touch his own Flower Fox mask.

"Any other matters? If there's nothing else to ask, I'll take my leave."

"Wait a moment."

Just as the Aquarius director was about to remove his mask and end this absurd remote meeting, a phantom wearing an elk mask beside the white snake mask suddenly spoke:

"When your 'Soul-Seizing' ring broke earlier, the small portion of authority I last exchanged with you was also just activated, pulling two souls into the Death Realm—were they sent by you?"

"Yes, I sent them in."

Hearing the elk mask's words, the Aquarius director couldn't help but narrow his eyes, then spoke calmly:

"One of those two souls was my former subordinate; before this, I sent her on a mission that might have led to her capture, worried she'd be caught and leak my information, so I took a small precaution.

If she reveals my whereabouts, it will trigger the authority I exchanged with you, directly taking her soul to the Death Realm; as for the other soul, it's likely someone nearby who just happened to be taken along... How? Is there a problem with what I did?"

"No problem."

Upon hearing this, the elk mask shook his head and said:

"I asked because I was worried this soul might have some connection to you, given you've used quite a bit of authority and deliberately preserved her soul intact—I thought you didn't want her to die completely, but since you're preparing to execute traitors, there's no issue."

"Huh?"

Hearing the elk mask's words, the Aquarius director couldn't help but startle slightly, then hurriedly asked:

"How so? Did her soul encounter trouble?"

"Sort of."

The elk mask nodded, somewhat indifferently, and said:

"According to my authority, those two souls should have proceeded along the 【No Return Road】, passed through the 【Black-White Bridge】 and the 【Mourners' Corridor】, and finally arrived in my 【Funeral Robe Mirror Lake】."

"But they had only just been brought into the Gate of the Dead, and before they could proceed further, one of the souls was intercepted by the Dog God guarding the entrance; the soul you sent into the Realm of the Dead was also kept back along with it."

"???"

"You also know that the Dog God responsible for guarding the gate is usually asleep; when it wakes, it is basically time for it to hunt for food."

Watching the Water Bottle Director's brows suddenly furrow, the Elk Mask spoke in a gentle voice:

"Rest assured, that dog was injured by the Blood-Haired Lady some time ago, right when it needed nourishment; those two souls falling into its mouth will certainly be eaten clean, and even if the Cleanup Bureau's people chase after them immediately, they will have no chance to leak your whereabouts."

"..."

"That's good then."

After hearing the Elk Mask's words, the Water Bottle Director fell silent for about two seconds, then seemed to have set his mind at ease; his tightly knit brows finally smoothed out again, he smiled and nodded in farewell, then reached up and removed his own Flower Fox Mask.

"I still have matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave."

(End of Chapter)