Chapter 984: 0581 Might as well have died directly

Bureau of Cleanup Headquarters, in a small conference room called the Shade Room.

"Everyone, there is no turning back regarding the Kingdom of Krolok."

With the main seat vacant, the Taurus Director, sitting in the second seat, looked around at the more than 80 phantoms who had responded to the call, and notified with a complex expression:

"First of all, according to the investigation by the Scorpio branch, the Gemini branch located in the Kingdom of Krolok has been determined to be completely destroyed. Nearly half of its members were killed or imprisoned, and the rest were also subjected to soul-level enslavement. Only one first-level cleanup agent from the original Gemini branch, Nicole Koroman, escaped."

"?!!!"

Although they knew that with the headquarters in self-isolation, the temporary summoning of all branch directors to attend the meeting remotely must be a major event, but to be so explosive right from the start was still beyond everyone's expectations.

Facing such shocking news, all the cleanup agents of the large and small branches, although their true bodies were not present and could not "whisper," still had shocked eyes flying everywhere, and some even secretly started "private chats."

"Everyone, please keep quiet!"

After clapping his hands forcefully to forcibly cut off the "private chats" between all branch directors, the Taurus Director looked not very good:

"Regarding this matter, you can discuss it privately after the meeting. Now what we need to do is discuss what to do about the vacant Gemini branch!"

What to do about the vacant Gemini branch?

Hearing the Taurus Director's words, a somewhat hunched phantom in the seats of the twelve Zodiac branches coughed twice and then raised his hand:

"Taurus, Boris, the director of the Furnace branch, broke through 60 points of Li Ang value twenty years ago and can directly be promoted to take on the responsibility of rebuilding the Gemini branch."

Hearing the hunched phantom's words, a group of phantoms suddenly realized, and then raised their arms one after another, recommending one after another:

"Taurus, I recommend Anduin, the director of the Cup branch!"

"I also recommend Boris of the Furnace branch!"

"Taurus! The Compass branch recommends itself!"

"Silence!"

After clapping his hands again to interrupt the recommendations of a group of phantoms, the Taurus Director couldn't help but glance at the seats of the Virgo branch and said:

"The situation this time is a bit complicated. It's not just a matter of choosing someone to fill the vacancy."

"The cleanup agents of the Gemini branch, although most of them were saved, many of them participated in the rebellion initiated by Aquarius Director and had a large number of violations. These all need to be slowly reviewed and held accountable."

"In addition, it is not just the Gemini branch that has problems. Prince Andre, the Third Prince of the Kingdom of Krolok, also colluded with Aquarius Director and killed the vast majority of the royal family... Forget it, Edward!"

After calling Director Scorpio, the Taurus Director raised his hand to support his forehead and said helplessly:

"You are the leader of this investigation mission. You should explain the situation in the Kingdom of Krolok."

"Okay..."

After responding, Director Scorpio's phantom stood up. After hesitating for a moment, he confessed directly:

"Everyone, the Kingdom of Krolok is gone."

"?!!!"

Facing the bombshell thrown by Director Scorpio, the bodies of all the phantoms in the room shook simultaneously, and the red-haired director sitting opposite him couldn't help but widen her eyes, a feeling of extreme ominous foreboding surging in her heart.

"Director Edward?"

For a long time, the hunched phantom who first recommended a candidate broke the silence, his voice full of shock:

"Can you explain it more clearly? What exactly is the situation with the Kingdom of Krolok?"

"The Kingdom of Krolok... has been completely destroyed."

Director Scorpio lowered his head slightly:

"The 1.3 million citizens are all still there, but more than 99% of the territory has been completely burned down. Almost all royal family members have died. Only one princess remains, and she has no intention of inheriting the throne, representing the Krolok royal family to surrender to others. The Kingdom of Krolok is completely gone."

"This..."

Even though they had a certain psychological preparation, after hearing the ending of the Kingdom of Krolok, all the phantoms in the room still couldn't help but gasp, and the hunched figure who spoke first asked in disbelief:

"Director Edward! Can you please explain to us why the Kingdom of Krolok was completely destroyed with you there?"

"..."

Because I was careless for a moment, was ambushed and almost died, then was forcibly controlled, had a big fight with the surviving cleanup agents on our side, and after finally being saved, I fell asleep again. By the time I woke up, the Kingdom of Krolok was gone. Not only did I not help, but I added a lot of trouble...

If I explain it this way, I might as well have died directly in the Kingdom of Krolok!

Just then, Director Scorpio's clothes were tugged, and a phantom flashed out from behind him.

"Everyone, Director Edward's injuries have not healed, so let me explain the next part."

After bowing halfway to the big shots, Li Ang, who was brought to the meeting by Director Scorpio, said:

"I am also a member of this investigation team. This investigation mission was extremely dangerous. The enemies we had to face were not only the King-Slaying Society, which targets royal families of various countries, but even the royal families themselves who should have been protected."

"Director Edward noticed the anomalies in advance, so he divided the team into two. I was responsible for protecting Princess Fei Liya, who had already been saved, and specifically left Senior Aljie, a first-level cleanup agent, behind, while he led the team to continue the extremely dangerous exploration."

"After being ambushed, he first tried his best to resist the enemy's control, buying time for me and Senior Aljie. He even keenly noticed the problem with the control method and, relying on the tacit understanding with me, cleverly broke free from the enemy's shackles."

"Even when he discovered that his soul had been tampered with, he resolutely chose to be swallowed by me, providing the important power that helped me and others break free from danger and finally turn the tables..."

Those who can reach the position of branch director generally have decent intelligence. Therefore, after listening to Li Ang's account of the entire investigation mission, the phantoms of dozens of branch directors couldn't help but exchange glances, and then saw a look of realization on each other's faces.

So... greedy for merit, ambushed, miserably controlled, lying down until the end?

Regardless of how this kid who just popped up tried to defend him, judging from the facts, Edward was definitely the one dragging his feet in this investigation mission. The person who really carried the matter was probably this kid he brought along.

"I see..."

After glancing at Li Ang, who had retreated behind Director Scorpio after explaining the situation, and considering that if he encountered such a situation, he would probably flip the car just like Edward, the hunched phantom didn't continue to ask, but chose to give Director Scorpio some face, nodded and said:

"Then it really can't be blamed on Edward. The enemy this time was indeed too tricky. In order to ensure that the Watchtower is not affected, destroying the Kingdom of Krolok is also a last resort... Edward."

After calling Director Scorpio, the hunched phantom sized up Li Ang, whose face was not very clear behind him, and asked curiously:

"The one who just spoke is a cleanup agent from your Scorpio branch, right? He seems to have made quite a few contributions this time. Can you introduce him to us?" ===== CHAPTER 985 =====