I! Cleaner!-Chapter 733 - 668: A Family Seeks, Hundreds Pursue
The True God counts as an edible abnormal... Hiss! Doesn’t that mean...
’It’s exactly as you think.’
With a slight curve at the corner of his mouth, the red-haired director, who seemed to be in a good mood, continued:
’The most powerful aspect of the Cancer Palace secret technique lies in the devouring itself. Once caught by Mr. Cancer, not only will the opponent’s abnormal object be consumed, but all non-human entities that meet the conditions will be forcibly devoured by him, with almost no chance of escape.’
’What does this condition refer to...’
’It should be the Leon Value.’
The red-haired director blinked and said:
’Initially, when you start learning the Cancer secret technique, you might only be able to devour targets with Leon Values less than one-tenth of your own. Yet, the deeper you master the technique, the more relaxed this condition becomes.
With the current skill level of the Cancer Director, he can likely devour targets with Leon Values less than nine-tenths of his own. It’s said that the sixth generation Cancer Director could even devour opponents whose power exceeds his own by one-tenth.’
"..."
Goodness... No wonder the Cancer Director said, after looking at my file, he thought I had the talent to learn the Cancer secret technique. It turns out he’s an old Food God!
’By the way, Leon, although the Cancer secret technique excels in combat abilities, if you want to learn this technique, there are some things you need to know.’
Ignoring the arguing between the Sagittarius Director and the Deputy Directors, the red-haired director leaned back without changing his expression and sarcastically continued:
’Don’t be fooled by Mr. Cancer’s seemingly amicable demeanor. In reality, his style is very similar to that of the Sagittarius Director; both are hardliners within the bureau. But unlike the Sagittarius Director who is verbally tough, Mr. Cancer is gentle in speech but exceedingly firm when dealing with matters.
During his twenty years overseeing the Abyss, it wasn’t without attempts from demons to stir trouble, but most troublemakers ended up being devoured. So, he actually has a soft spot for hardliners. When you learn the secret technique from him, you might want to act a bit tough.’
’Alright...’
’Additionally, his bulging belly is indeed the safest prison in the entire Clean-up Bureau. Many tricky individuals are sent there, and it is unclear how many violent opponents are held inside.
This prison requires a generational "inheritance." If you truly master the Cancer secret technique, in the future, when Mr. Cancer passes away, all prisoners held in his belly would need to be transferred to yours in one go.’
What? After learning the Cancer secret technique, I also inherit this large belly and moonlight as the warden for the Clean-up Bureau?
After listening to the red-haired director’s introduction, Leon couldn’t help but look toward the Cancer Director’s belly, his expression slightly strained as he couldn’t help but ask:
’Then, if Mr. Cancer passes away, but the new secret technique successor isn’t strong enough, or if no one learns the technique, what happens to those Evil Gods in the "prison" then?’
’The bureau has precautions for this. The Devouring Secret Technique requires very high skill, but accepting prisoners already controlled by the technique and maintaining the "prison" has much lower requirements, just slightly above entry-level suffices.
And if the Cancer Director’s position breaks the succession, and no one successfully masters the Cancer secret technique, his body and soul will be temporarily frozen before his passing. Afterward, when new learners come along, it can simply be mouth-to-mouth absorbed.’
’What? Mouth-to-mouth?!’
’Yes, exactly mouth-to-mouth.’
Looking at Leon’s shocked expression, the red-haired director raised her eyebrows slightly, then playfully retorted:
’The devouring secret technique of the Cancer Palace requires the mouth to be executed. If not using the mouth, what else could be used?’
’Then... using the mouth, what is the furthest distance possible when transferring prisoners?’
’Completely unable to leave, needs hugging closely.’
(ΩДΩ)!
’There’s no way around it, considering the importance of many prisoners, caution can’t be compromised.’
Glancing at the Cancer Director slyly contacting Leon behind him, the red-haired director held Leon’s hand calmly and explained:
’The Cancer secret technique can only suppress the "internal" prisoners. Once the distance grows and the technique is interrupted, it’s likely the prisoners could directly escape, so when transferring prisoners, lips must remain tightly sealed.’
"..."
Oh my...
After understanding the specific method for transferring prisoners, Leon couldn’t help but look up, shocked, towards the direction of the Cancer Director.
The Cancer Director, holding his belly and cheerfully listening to the Deputy Directors argue, seemed to notice his gaze, then grinned widely with his oily and plump lips, smiling appreciatively at him, and subconsciously licked his lips.
"Hiss..."
Having seen the full plump lips resembling fatty sausages of the Cancer Director, Leon instinctively shivered slightly before lowering his head honestly, avoiding Mr. Cancer’s appreciative gaze.
Well... this secret technique... is not a must-learn... goodbye!
...
"Alright!"
After several hours of arguing with the Deputy Directors without coming to a satisfactory result, the Sagittarius Director, who was presiding over the meeting, couldn’t help but massage his temples firmly. Then, raising his hand to signal for silence, he furrowed his brow and said:
"Regarding the proposal for recalling the director, we’ll discuss up to here today. Since there’s no conclusion, let’s maintain the status quo for now and don’t rush to call them back.
Apart from the matter of recalling the director, there’s another very important issue that must be informed to you... Mr. Taurus’s condition isn’t good and may soon not hold on."
?!!!
Upon hearing the Sagittarius Director, the red-haired director, who was sneaking glances and chuckling at Leon, couldn’t help but have a change of expression as her eyebrows suddenly shot up.
However, as if anticipating her reaction, the Sagittarius Director, using an ominous beginning, turned the meeting room silent before immediately changing tack to explain:
"Though there’s no life threat, Mr. Taurus’s soul separated from his body and climbed over three thousand Palace-ascending steps, suffering considerable damage, making it difficult to sustain previous conditions, therefore possibly resigning from the director’s position ahead of schedule."
Ah... This old guy remains as detestable as ever!
After angrily glaring at the Sagittarius Director, the red-haired director sighed deeply, leaning back on her seat, while the Sagittarius Director glanced at Leon behind her before continuing his announcement:
"Including those betrayed by Aquarius, there are currently two positions vacant for directors, and with Mr. Cancer growing old and carrying old injuries, he might retire early within a few years."
Even with the Sagittarius Director’s remark seemingly implying a short life ahead, Mr. Cancer didn’t get angry. Instead, he nodded cheerfully, saying:
"Yes, I don’t have long left to live! Counting mine, maybe three positions will be vacant in one go. Plus, since Sagittarius made a mistake this time and has to guard the Abyss, Pisces’s situation is quite special, it’s best to find successors ahead of time.
Thus, we old guard decided to commence a combined Five Palace Secret Skill selection involving Aquarius, Taurus, Sagittarius, Pisces, and Cancer, aiming to cultivate new inheritors before we all die.
Besides directors and the Yellow Road Director’s recommendations, the Star Palace will also directly choose. All Level 2 and above Cleaners with corresponding Star Palace marks on their arms must participate in the selection."
Arm with the corresponding mark... So Cancer Director’s pat on my arm should count as a "director recommendation," right?
After hearing the arrangement from Mr. Cancer, Leon instinctively looked down at his left arm and felt his mind go blank.
The round crab from before unexpectedly reappeared at some point. It held a verdant porcelain bottle in its left claw, while the crooked bow was hung on its right claw, boasting menacingly toward the Bull and Pisces opposite...
"???"
