Chapter 715: Chapter 715

"It’s still relatively safe."

In the future that Joshua saw, at least the world hadn’t been completely destroyed. That should mean it’s safe, but whether or not you survive in the end, I’m not too sure.

"If it’s safe, then let’s get started!"

The Raven Masked Man, unaware that the Aquarius Director’s definition of ’safe’ might be a bit one-sided, faintly sensed an indescribable aura of "chaos" from the small dream realm in front of him. It seemed like just participating could successfully stir up a storm, so he had been impatient for a while now.

Having received the "safe" judgment from the Aquarius Director, the eager Raven Masked Man immediately reached out and snatched the Dream Wandering Lantern, preparing to take the nightmare Leon into the dream realm before them. However...

Just as the Dream Wandering Lantern touched the pink outer wall of the dream, darkening a tiny edge of this sweet dream and was about to begin the invasion, the Raven Masked Man was suddenly pulled back.

"Hold on! Someone’s coming!"

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Seriously? You think I’ll die if you don’t stop me?

The Raven Masked Man, pulled back, turned angrily toward the Aquarius Director.

Afraid of someone coming? We’re inside a dream, and with my [Chaos] concealing our presence, how could we be discovered? Besides, with your skill and mine, even if two Yellow Road Directors came, it wouldn’t be impossible to—

Seeing the soul rapidly approaching in the night, wrapped in chaos and calamity, the Raven Masked Man was startled but then suddenly beamed with delight.

Perfect! This is a heaven-sent opportunity!

This damned guy had ruined the Slaughter King Association’s plans several times already, and now he’s delivered himself directly to us! With the Aquarius Director right beside me now, if we ambush him together, no matter what cards he has up his sleeve, he’s doomed!

Excitedly faced with this godsend of an opportunity, the Raven Masked Man immediately prepared to take action. Half of his body dissolved, losing its original form as it headed toward Leon.

However, just as he was about to leave the range of the lantern’s light, the watch mark on the back of his hand suddenly reversed a little counterclockwise, causing his forward motion to involuntarily retreat instantly, bringing him back to the Aquarius Director’s side.

After stabbing the Raven Masked Man to forcibly keep him in check, the Aquarius Director, hidden in the dark aura of the Dream Wandering Lantern, squinted towards Leon.

"Don’t act yet, something’s not right."

Something’s not right?

The Raven Masked Man was slightly stunned when he heard this, then immediately mobilized [Chaos] Authority to reinforce the concealment of himself and the Aquarius Director, and began searching for any possible ambushes.

However, no matter how hard he looked, he found nothing strange, no sign of any ambush at all. Leon didn’t look like he’d discovered the two of them either.

"Aquarius, are you sure you’re not mistaken?"

"I’m not mistaken, there’s definitely a problem."

Narrowing his eyes as he gazed at the rapidly approaching Leon, the Aquarius Director said, frowning:

"Raven, there’s probably a traitor within your Slaughter King Association."

Shocked and confused by the Aquarius Director’s seemingly unfounded assertion, the Raven Masked Man couldn’t help but ask:

"Why do you say that?"

The Raven Masked Man looked over skeptically but saw nothing unusual no matter how hard he tried, compelling him to question further:

"What’s wrong with his arm? There doesn’t seem to be anything... uh... the leaf in his sleeve is—"

"Number 039, specifically used for hiding people, the [Parasitic Oak]. And it seems it’s been enhanced by the Sagittarius Director, strong enough to hide a self-sealing Pillar God."

Seeing the two pin-shaped, pale green young leaves sprouting from Leon’s wrist veins, along with the small bright red fruit hanging between the leaves, the Aquarius Director’s expression darkened immensely.

"Raven! Who all have you told about my plan?"

Noticing a faint ticking sound emanating from the knife stuck in his body, the Raven Masked Man was alarmed and immediately answered:

"Including you and me, only six people are aware of the specific details of the plan. Besides us, there’s White Snake, Black Cat, Bone Whale, and Batwing."

"We can temporarily rule out White Snake, but among the remaining three, at least one is a traitor!"

After making his judgment, the Aquarius Director spoke with an unpleasant expression:

"The Scarlet Hair Lady hasn’t left at all, she must be hiding in Leon’s sleeve within the [Parasitic Oak], which means my plan has been leaked in advance!"

"Leon, you smell so good~"

As the Aquarius Director and the Raven Masked Man were observing the situation, suspiciously on guard, a slightly intoxicated thought traveled through the veins in his wrist and into his brain.

Like discovering a new world, the Red-haired Director, sitting inside the [Parasitic Oak] pinecone, took a deep breath of the rich aroma permeating from the stems and spoke with some uncontrollable desire:

"Your blood is filled with the scent of alcohol. Just getting a whiff of it has made me a little tipsy... sss... can you let me have a sip? Just a small sip will do!"

Leon, busy scaling the wall, could only grimace at these words.

Indeed, there is plenty of alcohol in my blood, but that’s to quickly activate the [Immortal in Liquor] at critical moments so I don’t get killed without invincibility. It’s not for you to drink!

After having the request for a small sip flatly refused, the Red-haired Director, hidden inside the [Parasitic Oak] cone, pursed her lips and started flipping through a magazine with a bored expression.

Stingy guy, I’m now as small as a mosquito. What’s the harm in letting me take a sip?

Besides, you don’t actually think that if you don’t allow it, I won’t manage to drink, right? The [Parasitic Oak] can absorb the "nutrients" of its host. Even without your consent, I can still sneak a sip!

Ugh... but secretly drinking someone else’s blood is kind of gross, even if it’s Leon... tch... never mind, I’ll hold out a little longer. I’m only ten days away from storming the palace, and then I’ll be sure to drink to my heart’s content!

"By the way, Director."

Just as the Red-haired Director was silently contemplating, Leon, having evaded the guards and climbed into the palace, headed towards Princess Veronica’s bedroom, inquiring through the stem connected to his wrist:

"How’s the investigation by the headquarters into why the Aquarius Director is planning to attack our Virgo Branch?"

"The progress of the investigation at headquarters... well, they’re looking into it, but when they’ll manage to find anything useful is another story..."

The Red-haired Director put down the magazine, sighed softly, and said:

"It’ll probably be as long as it takes for your wedding, so it’ll definitely be next month."