Chapter 271: Investigation General Bureau (Seeking Monthly Votes)

Investigation General Bureau.

Underground plaza.

Yagebu stood behind the "Philosopher" Xisituosi, gazing with awe at a broken spear stuck upside down in the stone platform at the center of the plaza.

On the tip of the spear, traces of unknown blood still remained.

"Unknown-grade" Strange Object—"Sun King's Spear"!

It was placed there in the plaza at the underground entrance of the Investigation Headquarters so openly that everyone who entered could see it.

At the same time, this Magical Item was also the sealing core for the entire Investigation General Bureau; it could be said that the countless Magical Items, evil cultists, Spirit World Creatures, and contaminated entities imprisoned in the underground dungeons of the Investigation Bureau were all forcibly suppressed by the status of the "Sun King's Spear."

"This matter involves deep connections..." Xisituosi seemed to know some inside information: "The 'Desire Spirit Sect' has great influence in Plymouth, and the Investigation Bureau has long been aware of it, but the investigation has always met with resistance..."

Xisituosi's gaze swept toward the two high-ranking officials of the Investigation Bureau.

"Regarding divination, Ms. 'Fireworks' has already recovered. If we ask her to cooperate with the 'Prophecy Book' at any cost... perhaps we can break through the interference of the 'Immortal'..."

Fiona suggested: "Given that the 'Desire Spirit Sect' possesses a secret ritual that uses blood to sign a Contract, I suggest conducting a second-tier screening for all Holy Spirit Church clergy in Plymouth, and if necessary, we can adopt the third-tier... The lesson from Green Forest City tells us that the ordinary first-tier screening may already be behind the times and has been countered by those secret organizations."

"Is it like the 'Blood Garment Club' and the 'Black Skull Auction House,' supported by many nobles behind the scenes?" Yagebu felt somewhat helpless.

Although the Investigation General Bureau is very famous in the Mysterious world, in reality, it is just a department of the Kingdom.

"One month!"

And the "Prophecy Book" is an "Angel-level" Magical Item capable of foreseeing the future, but the cost is immense, and it must be activated by a Diviner.

The reason it is placed outside so openly is because this item has a peculiar characteristic.

Whether it is Mitra Palace or the Upper House, both can exert Influence on the Investigation Bureau.

Yagebu and Fiona bowed together to inquire.

"No, it cannot be like this!"

Not to mention Mitra Palace, the Upper House is composed of hereditary nobles, and among those nobles, there are definitely Crowns who have opened the Sixth Primordial Substance.

Fiona immediately retorted: "Ms. 'Fireworks' has already sacrificed too much for the Investigation Bureau..."

At this moment, Xisituosi, who had been like a statue, suddenly spoke.

"The second-tier screening causes too much of a stir and may require the activation of those few special Magical Items... and the third-tier screening requires bringing people directly to the Investigation General Bureau." Yagebu frowned: "I can approve the second-tier screening for suspicious clergy; that Lord Feiliete who sells his ass wouldn't dare say anything."

Yagebu turned to ask.

Since it is a part of the Kingdom's power, it must be controlled!

"Ever since the stronghold of the 'Oak Ring' was discovered, we have lost the trail of Aaron Yugesi..."

"What are your instructions, my lord?"

Yagebu and Fiona felt a sense of suffocation, as if they were witnessing the prelude to the arrival of a great era.

But Yagebu knew it was true; Feiliete was handsome, in the prime of his life, and had grown up with His Majesty the King, sharing a close friendship and having a certain Influence in high society.

There have always been rumors in the outside world that the Pope of the Holy Spirit Church, Feiliete, and King Arthur VI have an intimate relationship that exceeds ordinary friendship, though it has never been confirmed.

At this time, Xisituosi, wearing a simple robe, stood before the stone platform, silent for a long time.

Yagebu sighed.

Fiona bowed slightly: "He may have used a disguise... We are screening all Extraordinaries suspected of being possessed by Evil Spirits... but Invis is simply too large, with a population of five million. If he hides in the Lower City District or even the Waste City District, it will be very difficult for us to find his trail."

"Director Yagebu, there is a latest report."

"Those Crowns have already stood at the pinnacle of the Mysterious world, yet it is still difficult for them to exist for long. Besides pushing open that Gate of Longevity, what else could they pursue?" Xisituosi sighed: "The reappearance of the Green Forest Earl, whether it is a resurrection or a return to activity, represents one thing—the Gate of Longevity has opened! All the Crowns will begin to try to sprint toward the 'Changsheng' Primordial Substance gate. This is the general trend, an irreversible trend!"

Every use consumes the life of Ms. 'Fireworks'!

Ms. 'Fireworks' is the most mysterious Divination Master in the Investigation Bureau; her true self never leaves the premises of the Investigation General Bureau, always under the protection of the "Sun King's Spear," because if she were to go out, she would inevitably be assassinated crazily!

"No, the resistance comes from Mitra Palace, from the Sotos family." Xisituosi replied.

In this regard, the Lower House and the various levels of Parliament have weaker power; after all, they are only spokespeople pushed forward by the nobles. Although there is no lack of big tycoons and big merchants among them, the ancient nobles have their own pride and would never share true Mysterious inheritances with the lower classes.

"Not yet, it is another case. Although the casualties are not high at the moment, the danger may be quite serious." Fiona briefly recounted the matter of the Mary Street Church: "Although Wack has been killed and the evil cultist's Altar has been destroyed... traces of another Extraordinary were left at the scene, and he even left us a clue—no, it should be called a Landmark—pointing directly to the 'Desire Spirit Sect.' This sect might be hidden within the Holy Spirit Church, just like the case in Green Forest City... and it may have an Evil Crown hiding behind the scenes..."

"Royal Family? His Majesty the King and Feiliete... the Pope have a problem?" Fiona said in surprise: "Then the corruption hidden within the Holy Spirit Church may exceed our imagination... Why would they do this? Invis is their kingdom, and the residents of Plymouth are also their subjects..."

"Night Witch" Fiona walked over from the darkness, saying in a pleasant voice like an oriole.

From hundreds of years ago to the present, I don't know how many evil cultists who infiltrated the Investigation Bureau have verified this iron rule with their lives!

The Investigation General Bureau is also happy to use it as bait to fish out one fanatical believer after another who is not afraid of death.

"Any clues about that Sotos boy?"

"'Desire Spirit Sect'?"

Those who have not received its approval cannot even touch it, let alone pick it up to fight.

"Therefore... the Upper House and Mitra Palace have only one demand for us: grasp the traces of the Green Forest Earl's layout... The Influence of a 'Worldly Immortal' is too great. His descendant—Aaron Yugesi has already arrived in Plymouth; why hasn't he been found yet?"

And Yagebu was already somewhat dissatisfied with the other party's interference in the Investigation Bureau's affairs in Green Forest City last time, so this time he decided not to give them face.

Xisituosi sighed: "The Investigation Bureau can at most withstand the pressure from the outside world for another month..."

Fiona and Yagebu looked at each other, their gazes gradually turning firm.

(End of chapter)