Chapter 864

"Enough."

After the Aquarius Director had gone crazy and shut up the group of masked phantom images, the man wearing the white snake mask at the head of the table spoke up:

"On this matter, Flower Fox has already done very well. When he sensed that it might not succeed, he also tried to remind everyone, so this failure has nothing to do with him and cannot prove that he has a problem."

"Thank you."

Upon hearing the 'White Snake's' summary, the Aquarius Director wearing the Flower Fox mask bowed slightly, then said with a smile:

"If you could have said these fair words earlier, I think I would be even more grateful to you."

"Gratitude is unnecessary."

Ignoring the Aquarius Director's sarcasm, the White Snake mask said with a calm expression:

"You don't need to hold a grudge either. 'Number Three' left behind a small amount of information before it was destroyed, telling us that there is a traitor in the King-Slaughtering Society, and the reason it failed was because someone leaked the information in advance, revealing our news.

And although you voted against it when discussing whether to act, this opportunity was indeed created by you single-handedly, and you also had the opportunity to tip off the enemy, so you have the greatest suspicion, and the others' doubts are not without reason."

The others' doubts...

Does that mean the news 'Number Three' sent back didn't tell me, and only me?

After staring at the White Snake mask for a while, the Aquarius Director asked with a smile:

"Since you feel I have no problem, can you tell me the news you heard from 'Number Three', and let me hear who the traitor is?"

"Certainly."

The White Snake mask seemed to have a very high status in the King-Slaughtering Society. After nodding slightly to indicate his agreement, he did not seek the opinions of others, but spoke directly:

"According to the news 'Number Three' obtained from that Level 3 Cleanup Agent, the traitor in our King-Slaughtering Society should meet two criteria: he is someone we would absolutely never expect, and he is someone who has died once before."

Absolutely never expect, and has died before?

After repeating these two criteria in his heart, a look of realization appeared in the Aquarius Director's eyes.

No wonder everyone was finding trouble for him today; after all, if one followed these criteria, he, who had created the opportunity for the action single-handedly, was indeed someone who would be 'unexpected'.

Plus, he had indeed 'died' once recently, which perfectly fit the criteria of the so-called traitor. It was no wonder these people from the King-Slaughtering Society would suspect him, but...

"This news was told by that Li Ang."

Looking at the masked phantom images who were still staring at him, the Aquarius Director said with some helplessness:

"Do you even believe what an opponent says? What if he was just spouting nonsense?"

"The possibility is not high."

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

"He had already captured 'Number Three' at the time and completely neutralized 'Number Three's' ability to resist; there was no need for him to lie to 'Number Three'.

And even we only found out today that 'Number Three' could transmit information across planes, which also ruled out the possibility that he deliberately deceived 'Number Three' because he wanted to transmit false information, so the credibility of this news is very high."

"That is the case."

"I also agree with Black Cat's view."

"..."

Looking at the masked phantom images nodding one after another at the edge of the long table, the Aquarius Director couldn't help but sigh deeply.

This judgment is logically correct, but you all understand logic, yet you don't understand Li Ang.

This person is not just ordinarily cautious. With his style of kicking me in the balls without hesitation just because he felt something was a bit strange, as long as he suspected that 'Number Three' could transmit information back, he would never say a true word, not even two hundred percent of the time.

According to his own view, those two criteria for a traitor were nine times out of ten just made up on the spot, or even more outrageously, they might have been made up specifically to target him.

"Fine, believe it if you want to."

Facing the King-Slaughtering Society, which had been fooled by a lie from Li Ang and started frantically investigating a mole, the Aquarius Director, feeling a bit tired, was too lazy to continue arguing with them and simply changed the subject:

"Since my suspicion has been cleared, what about the things you promised me?

After these two waves of trouble recently, the Cleanup Bureau definitely won't wait any longer. It's estimated that in a month or two at most, the Taurus Director will ascend to the palace ahead of schedule. How is the preparation for the things you promised me?"

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

The White Snake mask said calmly:

"Although your goals are not the same as ours, over these years, you have indeed done quite a few things for us. We will not go back on the things we promised you."

"Then thank you very much."

Upon hearing this, the Aquarius Director nodded, then reached out and touched his Flower Fox mask.

"Do you have anything else? If there is nothing else to ask, then I will take my leave."

"Wait a moment."

Just as the Aquarius Director wanted to remove his mask and terminate this outrageous remote meeting, a phantom image wearing an elk mask beside the White Snake mask suddenly spoke up:

"When that 'Tongue-Snatching' ring on your hand shattered earlier, the small portion of authority I traded to you last time was also activated just right, dragging two souls into the Dead Realm. Did you send them in?"

"Yes, I sent them in."

Upon hearing the elk mask's words, the Aquarius Director couldn't help but narrow his eyes, then said with a calm expression:

"One of those two souls was a former subordinate of mine. Before this, I sent her to execute a mission where she might be captured. Worried that she would leak my information after being captured, I made a small insurance policy.

As long as she revealed my whereabouts, it would trigger the authority I traded from you, directly taking her soul to the Dead Realm. As for the remaining soul, it was likely someone nearby who just happened to be taken along... Why? Is there a problem with me doing this?"

"No problem."

The elk mask shook his head upon hearing this and said:

"The reason I asked is that I was worried this soul had some entanglement with you. After all, you used quite a lot of authority, and I specifically kept her soul intact. I thought you didn't want her to die completely, but since you are preparing to execute a traitor, then there is no problem."

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing the elk mask's words, the Aquarius Director couldn't help but be slightly startled, and hurriedly asked:

"What do you mean? Did something happen to her soul?"

"You could say that."

The elk mask nodded and said somewhat dismissively:

"According to my authority, those two souls should have continued forward along the 【Road of No Return】, passed through the 【Black and White Bridge】 and the 【Corridor of the Mortician】, and finally landed in the 【Mirror Lake of Burial Clothes】 that belongs to me.

But they had just been brought into the 【Gate of the Dead】 and hadn't even continued to go deeper when one of the souls was intercepted by the Dog God guarding the gate, and along with it, the soul you sent into the Dead Realm was also kept by it... Why?"

"???"

"You also know that the Dog God responsible for guarding the gate is usually asleep. When it wakes up, it's basically time for it to forage for food."

Looking at the Aquarius Director who had suddenly frowned, the elk mask said gently:

"Rest assured, that dog was injured by the Blood-Haired Maiden some time ago and is just in need of nourishment. Those two souls landing in its mouth will definitely be eaten very cleanly. Even if the people from the Cleanup Bureau chase after them immediately, they won't have a chance to leak your whereabouts."

"..."

"That's good."

After listening to the elk mask's words, the Aquarius Director was silent for a few seconds, then as if he had set his mind at ease, his tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed again. He nodded in greeting with a smile, then reached out and removed his Flower Fox mask.

"I have other matters, farewell."