Chapter 1331: As One Wishes

Sure enough, what Nicole stole had already been tampered with by the Blood Hair Maiden.

Looking at the old photo that was still struggling violently despite being pinned down by the 【Retention Nail】, the Aquarius Director shook his head, then actively pulled out the thumbtack on the photo and let go of this crucial anomalous object.

But it didn't matter; this could even be considered good news.

Looking at the marble feet that appeared in his hand, replacing the old photo used to replace the target's "past," the Aquarius Director couldn't help but smile. He then threw away the heavy 【Bodybuilding Feet】 and took out an exquisite small purple copper jar.

Even though that photo had been tampered with and taken back by someone at a critical moment, its effect hadn't been discounted.

However, to ensure nothing went wrong, he had already used the power of that photo once in advance and sealed the "potency" generated at that time inside the 【Salt Storage Copper Cellar】.

In this way, even if the photo was forcibly taken away, as long as he opened the 【Salt Storage Copper Cellar】 jar, he could still use the power of that photo one more time to make up the six anomalous objects used to replace Taurus.

And Li Ang's move of letting him go on the surface but secretly tampering behind his back to try and take away that photo undoubtedly showed that he was also unsure in his heart. The guidance given by the 【Prayer Wheel】 might not necessarily lead him to a bad ending!

"Jeanne, I'm sorry."

After apologizing, under the Taurus Director's angry and desperate gaze, the Aquarius Director pulled her, who was unable to move, and sat directly on the invisible staircase. He then opened the small copper jar in his hand, found a piece of milky yellow rock salt, and licked it.

So salty...

Unable to help but spit twice, the Aquarius Director reached out and gently stroked the Taurus Director's brow, then whispered:

"Your past is also my once-was."

Accompanied by the Aquarius Director's chanting, a coral-shaped snake mushroom with fine red fluff quietly pushed open his finger and grew out from the Taurus Director's brow.

After putting away the copper jar, the Aquarius Director took out a glass eyeball from his left eye socket and shook it in front of the Taurus Director's pupils.

"My future is also what you see."

As his words fell, the second bright red snake mushroom grew out and began to sway slightly under the brilliant starry sky.

"Your thoughts resonate with mine; my character is the same as yours;

Your soul is my mirror image in the mirror; my body is also your inseparable sibling flesh."

An old concentric knot that was two-sided, a human head sculpture that looked like it was crying and laughing, a strange dressing mirror with double layers on the front and back, a weird embryo that was half-withered and half-alive...

Amidst the increasingly rapid and strange chanting, the Aquarius Director took out the remaining four anomalous objects, used them one by one, and then raised his hand to pluck the snake mushrooms that had grown from the Taurus Director's brow, eating them one by one.

And after all six bright red snake mushrooms were chewed and swallowed, the Aquarius Director, dressed in water-blue robes, had already disappeared from the staircase leading to the Watchtower. Replacing him were two silver-haired old women who looked kind and were exactly the same.

The only thing that could distinguish the two was their completely different expressions.

The Taurus Director sitting on the staircase had a face full of resentment and pain, while the "Taurus Director" standing on the staircase was filled with boundless joy that was hard to describe.

"Go back, Jeanne."

After calling the Taurus Director's name, the Aquarius Director took two sharp beast bones from her heart, threw them down the staircase, and then smiled and pointed toward the way they came.

"Your path is over there. As for this path, it should be walked by me instead of you."

"..."

Looking at the Aquarius who had become exactly like her, the Taurus Director closed her eyes. She didn't return as told, but asked astringently:

"Although it's already too late, I still want to ask... do you really think it's worth it to do this?"

"It's worth it."

After giving the answer without hesitation, the Aquarius Director smiled and asked in return:

"Jeanne, do you remember the secret words you used to open the 【Three-Headed Bronze Door】?"

"I remember."

After a moment of silence, the Taurus Director said:

"Taurus, leaving home, lover of humanity, incarnation, bull..."

"Alright, you don't have to tell me all of it. You just need to remember it yourself."

Interrupting the Taurus Director, the Aquarius Director explained peacefully:

"This set of secret words passed down, besides opening the bronze door to call upon dangerous anomalous objects, the specific content of these words actually also indicates some of the traits needed to become the corresponding director and inherit the secret arts. For your Taurus Palace, it is loyalty and integrity; for the Sagittarius Palace, it is the courage to sacrifice; for the Pisces Palace, it is not being willing to be inferior; for my Aquarius Palace, it is exploration and seeking knowledge...

Of course, these aren't necessarily positive. For example, Andrew actually has quite a few problems."

Speaking of this, the Aquarius Director couldn't help but smile, then gave an example:

"The Sagittarius Palace favors those who dare to sacrifice, but Andrew, besides daring to sacrifice himself, is also not stingy about sacrificing others. He is accustomed to using any means to achieve his goals, so his secret arts weren't learned properly, and they always have a sneaky taste when used."

"And you?"

Hearing this, the Taurus Director couldn't help but question:

"Instead of mocking Andrew, you'd better think about what you've done all these years!"

"As for me... of course I have problems too, and they are much more serious than his."

Hearing the Taurus Director's questioning, the Aquarius Director sighed, then said with a lonely look in his eyes:

"My desire for knowledge is too strong. After taking the position of Aquarius Director, the Aquarius Palace itself has been constantly strengthening my desire for knowledge. It's like a magic fire that never goes out, burning my heart every moment.

Jeanne, I know very well what my problem is. My overly crazy desire for knowledge has overwhelmed my humanity. After fighting against it for so long, the part of me that belongs to a human is almost baked dry.

If I hadn't borrowed some from you just now, I wouldn't even be telling you these things, but would have just thrown you here to wait for death and continued walking without looking back."

"..."

"Alright, I'm not telling you this to explain anything, just to remind you."

Looking at the Taurus Director, who had opened her mouth slightly and was at a loss, the Aquarius Director shook his head and said:

"Although the Star Palace is one of the Cleanup Bureau's biggest trump cards, it is ultimately an anomalous object. It will also slowly infect the user's soul, and even invisibly change our thoughts. The decisions you made in the past might not have really come from your own will.

As for the Watchtower, I will also watch it for you. At the very least, before what I obtained from you is completely worn away, I should still be able to hold on... You should go!"

"..."

Looking at the Aquarius before her, who was gentle and kind, perfectly replicated everything about her, and even had the same personality, the Taurus Director's mouth opened and closed a few times, then she sighed with dejection.

"I hope you keep your word!"

"I can't guarantee it, but there shouldn't be any big problems."

"By the way, speaking of problems, the Watchtower has been abnormal recently."

After hearing the Aquarius's answer, suddenly remembering something, the Taurus Director instructed with a sigh:

"Recently, all the news passed down from the Watchtower has been missing key parts.

Andrew believes that it might be because the previous Palace Keeper's wisdom was washed away by time, leaving only the final instinct, and they haven't been performing maintenance, so the Watchtower's operation has gone wrong. As the new Palace Keeper, remember to adjust it."

"Understood."

After responding, the Aquarius, having achieved his wish, smiled gently. Then, under the Taurus Director's complex gaze, he turned and continued upward, walking toward the dream he had pursued his whole life.

After climbing for a full three hours and stepping into the depths of the starry sky step by step, that magnificent palace, both real and illusory, hidden among the countless stars, finally revealed its true face to the Aquarius Director, who was filled with immense excitement.

This masterpiece of creation secret arts, born from the will of all humanity, the greatest creation in human history—just a blurred outline was enough to make the Aquarius Director's heart sway wildly.

That magnificent palace, located at the intersection of the galaxy, existed in both the past and the future, stretching countless miles backward, almost able to view all history at a glance, and stretching forward with branches intertwined, leading to countless futures that were not connected but intertwined with each other.

And on the simple pillars that lined the front of the palace, almost endless in number, were carved countless strange runes full of mysterious aura, seemingly engraving the infinite mysteries of the truth of the world...

It's this! It's this!

With the dream of his life about to be achieved, the incredibly excited Aquarius Director stumbled through the last few steps, rushed toward the palace before him with supreme happiness, and hugged a thick pillar for a kiss.

And after venting some of his intense emotions, the Aquarius Director, who was too excited to control himself, wiped his misty eyes with the back of his hand and gazed at the mysterious runes carved on the pillars...

【Li Ang】

"..."

【Li Ang】 【Li Ang】 【Li Ang】 【Li Ang】 【Li Ang】 【Li Ang】 【Li Ang】...

"?!!!!!"

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