Chapter 878

475 Going on an External Mission?

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

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

"So if the Twelve Royal Houses are controlled or even killed, it means erasing the anchors left by the predecessors who were Seat Keepers. And without the willpower support of those predecessors, the Watchtower will also be weakened?"

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

Director Taurus sighed and said:

"In the beginning, the predecessors who created the Watchtower only hoped that when an existence of the 'Pillar God' level descended, they could receive advance notice and slightly intercept them, pushing the battlefield as far away from the mortal world as possible.

After all, an existence of the Pillar God level possesses truly shocking destructive power. Relying on the support of the Star Palace, Olivia barely touches the lower limit of this level. If she exerts her full strength, she can shatter the entire Royal Capital in just a few minutes. Such a battle absolutely cannot erupt in the mortal world.

But the predecessors never expected that, with the dedication of generations of Seat Keepers, the power of the Watchtower has continuously strengthened, and its protection of the mortal world has become increasingly thorough, far exceeding their original design goals.

After the ninth Seat Keeper appeared, True God-level existences could no longer enter. Now, even for a weaker Holy Spirit to descend, a large number of human believers must pray beforehand, using human willpower to clear the way from within, only then can they briefly break through the Watchtower's protection and open a temporary passage."

So that's how it is...

After hearing Director Taurus's words, a look of realization appeared in Li Ang's eyes.

Simply put, the initial version of the Watchtower 1.0 could only block existences with an infection value of 70, but after the sacrifice of generations of Seat Keepers, the increasingly powerful Watchtower n. 0 now has enough surplus strength; even Holy Spirits with an infection value of 50 cannot enter anymore.

And the goal of the organization that Director Aquarius joined is to destroy the anchors left by the predecessor Seat Keepers, causing the Watchtower to lose the support of the predecessors' willpower, returning to the initial version 1.0, allowing the True Gods to come and go freely.

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

After explaining the reasons, Director Taurus said with a grave expression:

"Olivia, regarding that organization, you should not get involved for now. Your Virgin Branch has always been short-staffed, and your abilities are not suitable for protecting targets; once you are far away, you will have trouble reacting in time.

As for the situation with the Incarnated Doe and that Artifi 01, Director Sagittarius and I will find other branches to investigate. From now on, you must stay in the Royal Capital to guard it and ensure nothing goes wrong here."

"I understand."

After hearing Director Taurus's words, the Red-haired Director nodded solemnly, but after thinking for a moment, she voluntarily asked:

"Your Excellency Taurus, do you still remember the Level 1 Cleaner from the Gemini Branch who lost both hands?"

"Nicole? Isn't she Director Aquarius's adopted daughter? Didn't she defect with him?"

"This... the situation is a bit complicated, but Li Ang and I have jointly judged that she is still trustworthy, so for now, I have temporarily attached her to my branch."

The Red-haired Director proposed:

"Nicole has stayed in the Kingdom of Crocus for nearly twenty years, and she was previously always a member of the Gemini Branch, so she knows the situation there best. Therefore, I believe that when launching an investigation into the Kingdom of Crocus, she should be included."

"Is that so..."

Hearing this, Director Taurus pondered for a moment, then decisively made the decision:

"Since you think she is trustworthy, then let her go too!

However, based on my understanding of Director Sagittarius, the mission to investigate the Kingdom of Crocus will most likely be assigned to the Scorpio Branch, but you have always had conflicts with them, so it is best to send someone who can ease the relationship along with you."

Someone who can ease the relationship? Who?

Amidst the Red-haired Director's surprised expression, Director Taurus in the Celestial Mirror turned his head to look at Li Ang and asked:

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

"Me?"

"Yes, you."

Looking at Li Ang, whose expression was somewhat dazed, Director Taurus said with a slight apology:

"I know this mission is somewhat dangerous, but you are indeed the best candidate.

When the Nightmare King descended last time, you and Edward fought side by side. Afterwards, although he had some complaints about your madness... about your choices, I saw from the report he submitted later that he still quite appreciates you.

Besides, since you judged that Nicole can be trusted, it proves you should be relatively familiar with each other, and you can also forcibly obtain a large amount of hidden information through touch, which is exactly what this investigation mission needs most."

"Your Excellency Taurus, I think this is inappropriate!"

Hearing this, the Red-haired Director frowned and couldn't help but protest:

"Although we are not yet clear on what is going on with that Artifi 01, since the entire Gemini Branch has been controlled, it must be difficult to deal with. Li Ang is just an ordinary Level 3 Cleaner; isn't it inappropriate for him to join a mission of this level?"

"..."

After hearing the Red-haired Director's words, the corner of Director Taurus's mouth couldn't help but twitch.

I admit, this mission does carry great danger, but... an ordinary Level 3 Cleaner? Before you say that, can you first look at his resume, which can be described as insane? Which family's Level 3 Cleaner dares to eat a True God raw?

'Director.'

After secretly poking the Red-haired Director's back with his hand, Li Ang transmitted via soul voice:

'Maybe I should go after all? Your Excellency Taurus is right, this mission I...'

'Shh!'

"Your Excellency Taurus, Li Ang really is not suitable for this mission."

After secretly glaring at Li Ang, the Red-haired Director sighed softly and said with a troubled expression:

"According to the rules, we shouldn't refuse such matters, but the Kingdom of Crocus is too far away; Li Ang's reliance on his immortality cannot take effect, meaning he has lost his means of survival. Moreover, the anomalies in his possession have recently suffered very heavy losses...

Do you know? The Holy Spirit pendant you gave Li Ang was destroyed by the Goddess of Wealth. The new anomaly I helped him find later was temporarily lent to the Snow Woman for survival. Even the broom I got for him from Beverly was broken into two pieces by someone.

You say, given Li Ang's current situation, asking him to go with that bastard Edward to such a dangerous place to execute a mission, isn't that asking for his life?"

"..."

So you actually want to help him get some benefits...

After glaring silently at the Red-haired Director, Director Taurus said with a dark face:

"If you want something, just say it directly; stop playing mind games with me! Speak! What have you set your sights on this time?"

"It's not that I've set my sights on something."

Hearing this, the Red-haired Director blinked, then said with a smile:

"I was just thinking, could you discuss with Director Archer to temporarily lift the seal on the 【Wishing Wheel】, send that thing over, and lend it to Li Ang for one use?"