I! Cleaner!-Chapter 736 - 671: It’s All the Third Director’s Fault!
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After observing the magical ability of the [Kangaroo Demon Statue] and listening to its intermittent and laborious humming, akin to someone with chronic constipation, Leon couldn’t help but fall into silence.
Oh no...
If we put aside the past, before this I had just casually learned a bit from the Director of Taurus, and I was essentially an amateur. But now that I’ve received certification from five palaces all at once, surely I must be somewhat of a secret technique genius, even if not a once-in-a-millennium one? What on earth is this?
While Leon was silently pondering, the Director of Taurus picked up the [Kangaroo Demon Statue] he had refined, examining it with a hint of curiosity.
The shape was intact and orderly, with no visible flaws or damage, proving that the "essence" of the material had been integrated into the refining;
The fluctuation felt smooth and seamless, meaning it could most likely be activated normally, and the stability of the abnormal object would be high;
Additionally, the aura was particularly unique, almost like holding a living demon, giving off a rather fascinating, vibrant vitality.
So... although the refining process was a bit crazy, essentially like "stewing" it in a big iron pot, the quality of the finished product seemed pretty good? If its ability is decent, it could even serve as a primary abnormal object for second- and third-level Cleaners.
"Not bad, not bad, quite an improvement!"
After measuring the strength of the [Kangaroo Demon Statue] with a small tool, the Director of Taurus’s kindly face broke into a cheerful smile, as he joyfully praised:
"Many of the materials I selected for you are actually rather incomplete. If you were a beginner, you’d be lucky to have a twenty percent success rate, and the stability of the refined product wouldn’t be high.
You’ve only been learning secret techniques from me for a short while, and I originally thought you could only produce an abnormal object whose effectiveness decreases with use or breaks after a few uses, but I didn’t expect such a perfect final product. Your talent in secret techniques is indeed exceptional!"
"Uh... it’s alright, I guess?"
"It’s not just alright—it’s truly remarkable. I spent over a year learning from the previous director, and I still might not have reached your level!"
After showering Leon with praise, likely due to the reassurance of having someone to succeed him, the Director of Taurus laughed heartily twice, then turned cheerfully to the red-haired Director beside him, saying:
"Olivia, your Virgin Branch might really produce a Director of Taurus, you should be prepared!"
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"Olivia?"
Seeing the red-haired Director, slightly doubtful and staring intently at Leon, the Director of Taurus couldn’t help but inquire: 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖
"What’s the matter? Why do you have that expression?"
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Why do I have this expression... let’s put it this way, although I don’t understand secret techniques much, I know Leon well enough to say that this thing is definitely off!"
Without responding to the Director of Taurus, the red-haired Director squinted at the somewhat dazed Leon, asking:
"Leon, what exactly is the ability of this abnormal object you’ve refined?"
"Um..."
Leon couldn’t help but let out an awkward chuckle at the question, then sheepishly murmured:
"This thing is called [Kangaroo Demon Statue], and as for its specific effect... well, it’s similar to the characteristics of a kangaroo..."
Kangaroo?
Upon hearing Leon’s words, the red-haired Director and Director of Taurus exchanged puzzled glances, then immediately asked:
"What is a kangaroo? What are its characteristics?"
"Kangaroo... well... it’s an animal, and as for its characteristics... let’s put it this way, it poops square-shaped droppings."
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So the effect of this thing is to make people poop square-shaped feces?!
Seeing Leon’s slightly flushed face, the Director of Taurus’s right hand holding the [Kangaroo Demon Statue] suddenly shook, then his lips twitched twice before he asked in a peculiar tone:
"That ability is... quite unique, and then? Besides this, does the statue have any other abilities?"
"No more..."
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So, you used the pouch of a stolen demon, the flesh and blood of a belly-hand bear, two large bundles of cursed twigs, half a jar of imprint paste, and quite a few Long Singing Rock Fragments... just to refine this thing?
The Director of Taurus went over all the materials Leon had just consumed repeatedly in his mind but still could not find the connection between them and "square-shaped poop."
Looking down at this wicked creation that had sullied his lifetime of learning, the soul-shaken Director of Taurus opened his mouth twice but then closed it again, feeling as though he had a multitude of questions but didn’t know where to begin.
I knew it...
Glancing at the emotional state of the Director of Taurus, the red-haired Director, who had witnessed Leon’s "refining talent" before, couldn’t help but cover her face, then forced a smile to smooth things over:
"Well... Leon’s been quite busy recently, with tasks one after the other, so he hasn’t had much time to practice. He only learned a bit from the third-generation Director, so the refined object might be somewhat off... um... but the potential should still be there."
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Indeed!
After listening to the red-haired Director’s explanation, the tumultuously shaken soul of the Director of Taurus finally settled down.
Although the effect is intriguing, Leon’s success rate and the stability in making abnormal objects are incredibly impressive, so his talent is definitely not lacking; the reason he produced such a thing is likely the result of being misguided by that old third-generation Director.
As long as I invest more effort in the future to correct those jumbled ideas taught by the old Director, with the secret technique talent Leon currently displays, his future achievements will surely surpass mine, enough to protect humanity for another hundred years.
"It’s okay, that’s probably not your issue."
After inwardly cursing a certain old individual who ruins without fail, the Director of Taurus tried to calm his rapid breathing, then took out a new batch of materials, kind-heartedly instructing:
"There might have been some odd things mixed in that practice batch of materials, and the refining method taught by the third-generation Director is inherently unstable, so issues are normal.
I’m not saying the third-generation Director’s refining skills are inadequate, but he is quite a special existence, so his methods may not suit humans. Therefore, let’s set aside his theories for now, and go through the orthodox refining techniques with me."
"Alright..."
Although sensing a bit of foreboding instinctively, Leon, being genuinely interested in Secret Smithing Techniques and seeing how wholeheartedly the Director of Taurus was teaching, figured backing out now would not be gracious, so under the reluctant gaze of the red-haired Director, he imitated the Director of Taurus’s operations, forcing himself to continue learning.
