Chapter 878

Even if the soul is completely erased, will the will still not perish...

After hearing the answer from the Taurus Director, Li Ang fell silent for a moment, then asked:

"So if the Twelve Royal Families are controlled or killed, it's equivalent to erasing the anchors left behind by the former Throne Keepers, and without the willpower reinforcement from those predecessors, the Watch Palace would be weakened?"

"Yes, but rather than weakened, it should be said that it would revert to its original state."

The Taurus Director sighed:

"Originally, the predecessors who created the Watch Palace merely hoped that when a being of Pillar God level descended, they could receive advance warning and slightly hinder the intruder, Jinliang pushing the battlefield away from the mortal realm."

After all, beings of Pillar God level possess devastating destructive power; Olivia, with the Star Palace's enhancement, barely reaches the lower limit of that tier—when she unleashes her full strength, she can destroy the entire capital in just minutes. Such battles must never erupt in the mortal realm."

But the predecessors never anticipated that, with each generation of Throne Keepers offering themselves, the Watch Palace's power continuously strengthened, its protection of the mortal realm becoming ever more thorough, far exceeding their original design."

By the time the ninth Throne Keeper appeared, even beings of True God level could no longer enter; now, even weaker Holy Spirits require vast numbers of human believers to pray beforehand, using human will to carve a path from within, just to briefly breach the Watch Palace's protection and open a temporary passage."

So that's how it is...

After hearing the Taurus Director's words, Li Ang's eyes flickered with sudden understanding.

In simple terms, the original Watch Palace 1. could only block beings with 70 points of Corruption, but after generations of Throne Keepers' sacrifices, the enhanced Watch Palace n. now has enough surplus power—even Holy Spirits with 50 points of Corruption can no longer enter.

And the goal of the organization the Aquarius Director joined is to destroy the anchors left by the former Throne Keepers, stripping the Watch Palace of its predecessors' willpower reinforcement and reverting it to its initial 1. version, allowing True Gods to enter and exit freely.

"In short, the Royal Families of the Twelve Kingdoms must not be lost."

After explaining the reasoning, the Taurus Director said solemnly:

"Olivia, you should stay out of this matter concerning that organization. Your Virgo Division has always been understaffed, and your abilities aren't suited for protecting targets—you're too slow to react when you're far away."

"I'll have the Goat Demon and that Atphi-01 investigated by other divisions. From now on, you must remain in the capital to guard it and ensure nothing goes wrong here."

"I understand."

Upon hearing the Taurus Director's words, the Red-haired Director nodded solemnly, but after a brief pause, she spoke up again:

"Director Taurus, do you remember the Level One Cleaner from the Gemini Division who lost both hands?"

"Nicole? Isn't she the Aquarius Director's adopted daughter, and did she defect with him?"

"Well... the situation is a bit complicated, but Li Ang and I both concluded she's still trustworthy, so we've temporarily assigned her under my command."

The Red-haired Director proposed:

"Nicole has lived in the Krook Kingdom for nearly twenty years and was previously a member of the Gemini Division—she knows the situation there better than anyone. I believe she should be included in the investigation of Krook Kingdom."

"I see..."

After hearing this, the Taurus Director paused to consider, then decisively declared:

"If you both trust her, let her go too!"

"But knowing the Sagittarius Director, the mission to investigate Krook Kingdom will likely be assigned to the Scorpio Division—and you've always had tensions with them. You'd better send someone along who can ease the relationship."

Someone who can ease the relationship? Who?

As the Red-haired Director looked puzzled, the Taurus Director in the Celestial Mirror turned to Li Ang and asked:

"Li Ang, would you be willing to join this investigation mission?"

"Me?"

"Yes, you."

Seeing Li Ang's bewildered expression, the Taurus Director said apologetically:

"I know this mission is dangerous, but you're truly the best candidate."

When the Nightmare King descended last time, you fought alongside Edward. Though he later criticized your... your choices, his subsequent report still showed considerable admiration for you."

Furthermore, since you judged Nicole trustworthy, you must know her well—and you can forcibly extract vast hidden intelligence through touch, making you exactly the person this reconnaissance mission needs."

"Director Taurus, I think this is inappropriate!"

Upon hearing this, the Red-haired Director frowned and protested:

"We still don't know what Atphi-01 is, but since the entire Gemini Division was compromised, it's clearly dangerous. Li Ang is just an ordinary Level Three Cleaner—sending him on a mission of this level isn't appropriate, is it?"

"..."

Hearing the Red-haired Director's words, the Taurus Director's mouth twitched slightly.

I admit this mission is dangerous, but... an ordinary Level Three Cleaner? Before you say that, could you at least look at his insane record? Who else among Level Three Cleaners dares eat a True God?

'Director.'

Li Ang subtly poked the Red-haired Director's back and transmitted through soul-link:

'Maybe I should go? Director Taurus is right—this mission suits me...'

'Shh!'

'Director Taurus, Li Ang really isn't suited for this mission.'

After shooting Li Ang a sharp glance, the Red-haired Director sighed heavily, looking troubled:

'Technically, we shouldn't refuse, but Krook Kingdom is too far away—Li Ang's immortality won't work there, meaning he loses his lifeline. Moreover, his anomalous items have suffered heavy losses recently...'

'Do you know? The Holy Spirit pendant you gave Li Ang was destroyed by the Goddess of Wealth. Later, I helped him acquire a new anomalous item, but I had to lend it temporarily to the Snow Maiden for survival. Even the broom I got from Bevry for him was snapped in two.'

'You tell me—given Li Ang's current state, sending him with that bastard Edward to such a dangerous mission isn't just asking for his life—it's sentencing him to death.'

'...'

So you're just trying to get him some perks...

The Taurus Director glared at the Red-haired Director in exasperation and growled:

'Just say what you want outright—stop playing games with me! Speak up! What are you after this time?'

'It's not that I'm after anything.'

The Red-haired Director blinked, then smiled sweetly:

'I was just wondering—could you talk to the Sagittarius Director about temporarily lifting the ban on the 【Wish Wheel】? Could you send it over and lend it to Li Ang for one use?'