Chapter 181: Taishi Bureau: Didn't See That Coming, We Defected Too

"The Seven-Type Assault Demon-Subjugation Machine Gun, Snow Haze Wolf; the Six-Type Heavy Demon-Subjugation Bow, Kirin-Huang; and the Thirteen-Type War Demon Greatsword."

"Hmm, there are also large-caliber sniper rifles locked onto us from afar."

Feiqi Wuye was completely out of options, even though she considered herself no weakling among the Sword Shamans; otherwise, she would not have been assigned to this mission.

But now, before the mission had even begun, her life was about to come to an end.

"How could a mere Six Blades assessment mission possibly warrant the mobilization of two high-ranking spirit mediums and one of the Three Sages of the Lion King, Xian Guyong?"

Could it be that the Lion King Organization had completely defected?

This was no longer a simple case of defecting to the enemy; it was a total, thorough betrayal, wasn't it?

It was a miracle those blockheads at the Ministry of Internal Affairs even dared to send the Lion King Organization to subjugate the Fourth Progenitor...

It left Feiqi Wuye completely speechless.

However, upon confirming that she had no chance of struggling, Feiqi Wuye relaxed significantly and simply gave up.

"It seems the rumors circulating in the shadows of the Ministry of Internal Affairs about the Lion King Organization wanting to commit treason were not without foundation."

Feiqi Wuye stared ahead expressionlessly, though a hint of a smile appeared in her eyes.

"So, can you take me with you? I also want to abandon the darkness and embrace the light with you all."

Feiqi Wuye emphasized the phrase "abandon the darkness and embrace the light," and dropped all her weapons and equipment onto the ground to show she was harmless.

"Of course you can."

A black cat popped out from nowhere, jumped onto the top of Feiqi Wuye's head, and stepped on her dark, glossy hair as it spoke.

A black cat? Had the legendary instructor Yuantang Yuan actually pledged loyalty to the Fourth Progenitor, the Emperor?

It looked like the Lion King Organization had completely flipped.

"But I still really want to ask, who exactly leaked the news of my mission?"

Feiqi Wuye sighed and asked with some curiosity. The people surrounding her scattered one after another, leaving only Yuantang Yuan's shikigami black cat, two Sword Shamans wearing middle school uniforms, and a girl with braided hair who had a low presence.

Himeragi Yukina, a reserve Sword Shaman of the Lion King Organization currently executing the mission to monitor the Fourth Progenitor, along with Kirisaka Sayaka who had snuck over at some point, and Xian Guyong.

A hint of mischievous amusement appeared in Yuantang Yuan's cat eyes as she used a Telepathic Technique to contact someone Feiqi Wuye would never have expected.

"Hey, did you miss me, Wuye-chan? You should have received the surprise I gave you, right?"

Arashima Hayami, Feiqi Wuye's instructor, as well as her close friend and partner.

Her position at the Taishi Bureau was captain of the Investigation Squad, responsible for investigating internal evidence of betrayal among Taishi Bureau members.

Upon hearing Arashima Hayami's voice, the corner of Feiqi Wuye's mouth couldn't help but twitch twice.

A surprise? That was more of a shock, wasn't it?

Heaven knows she had risked her life to infiltrate Itogami Island and was just about to carry out her mission, only to be discovered and surrounded before it even started; how could her mood be anything but terrible?

It was just that the Taishi Bureau didn't seem to be doing much better.

Unaccountably, Feiqi Wuye began to mourn for those fat pigs at the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The feeling of having both major secret service agencies under one's command betray them, especially during such a critical wartime period.

Surely their expressions must be quite magnificent?

In fact, the relationship between the Lion King Organization and the Taishi Bureau was not that bad; the so-called hostility was merely a performance for the higher-ups.

After all, members of both sides were orphans adopted from all over the world, possessing a strong sense of solidarity.

Moreover, many of the Taishi Bureau's structures were modeled after the Lion King Organization, or rather, they had originated from the Lion King Organization to begin with.

Without the constraints of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the relationship between the two sides was actually very intimate.

So, after the Lion King Organization reasonably abandoned the darkness for the light, they naturally set their sights on their sister organization, the Taishi Bureau.

In the current Taishi Bureau, there were likely quite a few who, like Arashima Hayami, had already defected.

However, the Taishi Bureau was, after all, an organization the Ministry of Internal Affairs had managed for a long time; it was hard to say if there were die-hard loyalists inside.

Therefore, people in the Taishi Bureau who wanted to defect now had to be introduced and proactively seek out members of the Lion King Organization who had put out the word.

But even so, the number of people defecting from the Taishi Bureau could be described as an endless stream.

At least two-thirds of the high-level officials in the Taishi Bureau had defected...

It left Yuantang Yuan speechless.

It seemed the sisters of the Taishi Bureau were also living in dire straits.

Even with brainwashing and indoctrination from a young age, under layer upon layer of exploitation and oppression, there would still be grievances and an inability to endure.

Plus, the main force of the Taishi Bureau, aside from the parachute leaders used to keep the members in check, were all orphans.

Although orphans without parents were easy to bully, they also had no ties to hold them back.

As soon as an instructor who was like a parent gave the order, they would run as fast as they could.

It was only because of the brainwashing from childhood; otherwise, these boys and girls who possessed extraordinary power and inherited the bloodline of the Heavenly Tribe might as well have taken the politicians who exploited them down with them.

In this regard, the Lion King Organization did a bit better than the Taishi Bureau.

"What's wrong? Why is it so lively here?"

The suddenly interjected male voice made Feiqi Wuye freeze for a moment.

She turned her head to look at the void directly in front of her, where a girl in a black gothic outfit holding a parasol walked out of the void, arm-in-arm with a man wearing a gentle smile.

"The Void Witch... and the Fourth Progenitor..."

Feiqi Wuye's expression changed again; she suddenly realized that things seemed to have exceeded her expectations.

Could it be that the content of her mission was already known to the Fourth Progenitor? To bring Eguchi Yuuton back and attempt to control the Leviathan to destroy Itogami Island.

Those damn fat pigs, even after she had defected, they still wanted to screw her over.

However, Su Nian clearly didn't pay too much attention to Feiqi Wuye; it was just that Feiqi Wuye's cold, elegant, long-haired style struck a chord with him.

It was just that Nangong Nayue was by his side now, so he couldn't linger on a young girl for too long.

Yuantang Yuan looked at Nangong Nayue in her mature state and glanced helplessly at Himeragi Yukina, Kirisaka Sayaka, and Feiqi Wuye.

Did she still want to take this opportunity to bring the Lion King Organization and the Fourth Progenitor closer together?

It is not easy to encounter a moment where these three beautiful girls are all gathered, but who could have guessed that the Void Witch would actually be here accompanying Su Nian?

Moreover, not knowing if her thoughts had been discovered, she had just felt a chill down her back for no apparent reason.

Sighing, Yuantang Yuan could only abandon this perfect plan; she dared not offer a concubine to the Fourth Progenitor right in front of the main wife.

After all, the Lion King Organization and the Taishi Bureau would likely have to work under Nangong Nayue in the future, and what if she displeased her future superior?

It would be bad if she were to be given a hard time later.

"The Emperor has come at just the right time. I wonder if the Emperor has heard of Kamio Shrine? The scenery and hot springs there are absolutely peerless."

"I wonder if the Emperor would be interested in going there with Her Highness for a little rest?"

Yuantang Yuan was very sensible and changed the subject; she had originally intended for Himeragi Yukina and the others to accompany Su Nian to Kamisawa Lake at Kamio Shrine to obtain the Saint Annihilation Heritage.

While she was at it, she would have Akatsuki Hishano assist her, and it would be even better if something could happen between Su Nian and them.

But now, it was clear that the plan had to be modified.

What they needed to do now was to let Su Nian and Nangong Nayue have an unforgettable experience.

Nangong Nayue could not help but cast a very knowing look at Yuantang Yuan.

"Give them a hard time less often next time."

In the Island Country, the Lion King Organization, which is specifically responsible for capturing magical criminals, and Nangong Nayue, who serves as the national Demon Attack Specialist, have very serious operational conflicts.

Coupled with the fact that the Lion King Organization is a special agency, its methods are inevitably a bit heavy-handed, often causing Nangong Nayue displeasure.

She has had no shortage of the bounty criminals she captured snatched away by the Lion King Organization; although the bounty money remains, she still loses some face.

And now, that group of bitches from the Lion King Organization actually wanted to compete with her for a man; how could she possibly endure that?

However, they seemed to have become much more sensible now and had started creating opportunities for her.

Looking at Nangong Nayue's satisfied expression, Yuantang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Nayue, do you want to go and try it out?"

Su Nian looked at Nangong Nayue with a smile; after all, he was still on a date with Nangong Nayue, and if Nangong Nayue did not want to go, he could just open a spatial gate and finish it quickly.

He still had some impression of Kamio Shrine; it seemed that Kamisawa Lake was there.

Glenda, the familiar of Cain, was sleeping within Kamisawa Lake.

It seemed that there was a large amount of important information regarding the Saint Annihilation within Glenda's body, but Su Nian could not remember it very clearly.

After all, he had watched the anime back then, and he had not even finished it, so many clues were quite vague.

Moreover, anime can never perfectly depict many realistic details, and it is even normal for the anime plot to be worlds apart from reality.

It could only be used as a reference, so Su Nian did not pay too much attention to the original plot.

After pondering for a moment, Nangong Nayue revealed a faint smile.

"Then let's go over there for a visit."

Hot springs, huh? She had not experienced them since she started using a magical clone to walk in the outside world.

After all, a magical clone cannot even perceive cold or heat, let alone enjoy things like soaking in a hot spring.

Now, she intended to experience everything she had lost because she was a magical clone.

"Yes, we will arrange a private plane right away."

Xian Guyong knelt on one knee and said to Su Nian and Nangong Nayue.

Afterward, she stood up and took Himeragi Yukina and the others away toward the airport.

"There is still some time, how about we go to the aquarium and take a look? Nayue."

"I will follow you."

Just like an ordinary couple, Su Nian and Nangong Nayue continued their date.

What just happened was merely a small interlude.

(End of this chapter)