Unaware of what had happened after he left, Leon hurried to the Purification Bureau as soon as he retrieved his confiscated credentials, skipping lunch after having taken an unexplained half-day leave.

    Although the Purification Bureau didn''t check attendance, being the first workday after his return, many tasks delayed by his hospitalization needed to be continued.

    Specifically, they included wrapping up the Scales Gold Sect Holy Spirit attack incident, investigating the whereabouts of lamb offal under the guise of a visit to the Ryan Family, taking time to brush up on his shooting badge, and helping Senior Emma as promised during the Red Brick Road Hospital incident.

    Oh, and since today happened to be Friday, according to the Lazy Witch''s Rental Broom, a feline animal was expected to knock on his door at around 3:30 PM.

    Later on, he needed to take some leave to buy something to entertain it, ensuring the Witch''s Broom could be used normally, and if there was time, it would be best to scout Happiness Apartment for safety, to brush up slightly on his parkour badge proficiency...

    Going over the list on the way, realizing there were still so many things to handle, Leon suddenly felt a headache, his view of those secret police worsening.

    As a new recruit still under probation, having taken four days of sick leave after merely working for a little over a week, disappearing without a word for half a day after returning, and now needing to take another afternoon off, even the amiable Red-haired Director had to...

    ...

    "No worries, just do it!"

    Without even hearing Leon''s reasons, after a brief inquiry into why he was absent in the morning, the Red-haired Director immediately and unusually cheerfully approved half a day off for him.

    "Such unavoidable circumstances, taking leave due to an accident is as normal as can be. Don''t think of me as such a bad person~"

    Seeing Leon slightly relieved in front of her, the Red-haired Director''s throat moved a little before she changed the subject, smiling:

    "However, although your leaves are always justified, they are indeed a bit excessive. Reporting so many leaves at the end of the year somewhat makes our department seem a bit lax in work... How about not reporting your leave this time and dealing with it in another way?"

    Deal with it in another way?

    Hearing this, Leon was slightly taken aback. Looking up at the Red-haired Director''s narrowed fox eyes, he immediately became wary, hesitantly saying:

    "Actually... I''m not really insisting on taking leave today, if it''s absolutely necessary..."

    "Oh, you! Do you think I''d harm you?"

    The Red-haired Director shot a reproachful look at the cautious Leon, then said with a smile:

    "Rest assured, it''s just a minor adjustment to your working hours. My idea is not to count your leave this time but instead assign you an external assignment after work hours, though it won''t include external assignment allowances... How does that sound? Does this condition work for you?"

    So, that meant... the half-day leave he took would be made up after work hours?

    After pondering the Red-haired Director''s conditions, Leon didn''t find anything amiss, yet the Red-haired Director''s narrowed fox eyes always unsettled him a bit.

    "It''s doable... but may I ask a few questions first?"

    Cautiously looking at the Red-haired Director who smiled suspiciously, Leon tentatively asked:

    "Is this external assignment far away?"

    "It''s a bit far from the Purification Bureau but still within the Capital City."

    "Does it require a long time?"

    "Not long, with your... level, one night should suffice."

    "Does it involve facing dangerous enemies?"

    "No, it''s just the type of investigation task you are best at."

    "Then..."

    "Oh! Why do you have so many questions!"

    Seemingly annoyed by Leon''s questions, the Red-haired Director shot him a glare, speaking impatiently:

    "One Emma is already enough to give headaches! Can''t you not learn everything from her? How about this: I''m free these days, if you''re afraid of facing danger, I''ll accompany you!"

    Accompany me?

    Hmm... Within the Purification Bureau, there was one Director, twelve Directors within The Twelve Zodiac Divisions, below which were the Zodiac Branch Offices. The Red-haired Director''s strength was undoubtedly formidable, with her going along, it indeed seemed unlikely for any issues to arise...

    Upon hearing the Red-haired Director''s proposal, Leon pondered for a moment. Unable to think of any possible pitfalls, he found no reason to refuse the arrangement, so he nodded in agreement.

    "Alright, I''ll take the external assignment, though I have quite a few unresolved matters at hand. So, if possible, I''d prefer the time to be a couple of days later."

    "Yes, yes, no rush... Oh, by the way, don''t leave just yet, I have something else to discuss with you."

    Seeing Leon finally trick... finding a partner, the delighted Red-haired Director stopped Leon who was about to leave, speaking with a smiling demeanor:

    "The corpse of that toad from the Scales Gold Sect and the money it spat out are excellent materials. If nothing unexpected happens during production, you will soon own a rather powerful anomalous item." S~ea??h the N??elFirё.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "That''s great!"

    Hearing the Red-haired Director''s notification, Leon, whose two anomalous items were both functional types and relied on guns for attack, was overjoyed and inquired with anticipation:

    "Do you know what abilities this anomalous item would have once it''s made?"

    "I don''t know, but I can guarantee, you''ll be the first to find out."

    Smiling at Leon, who was puzzled, the Red-haired Director explained with a smile:

    "According to the main office, the toad''s hierarchy was high enough to create a rather advanced anomalous item. However, due to the severe damage, too much of its power was lost, making it impossible to fully retain all concepts it embodied. Only one of the three main concepts can be selected as the core of this anomalous item."

    Here, the Red-haired Director paused briefly before raising a finger:

    "The first concept is money, or you could say currency. By smelting together that toad and the money it spat out, and adding a bit of divinity to enhance the hierarchy, you could create an anomalous item based on money. As the Holy Spirit of the Scales Gold Sect, money was that toad''s strongest concept. An anomalous item created with this concept, though not usable for combat, would have incredible practical capabilities, which is what I most recommend."

    So... another functional anomalous item?

    Observing Leon frowning unconsciously upon hearing "no combat power," the Red-haired Director became earnest, seriously reminding:

    "Leon, I know you''re in need of an offensive anomalous item right now, but the value of an anomalous item really isn''t solely in combat.

    Choosing this anomalous item ensures you''ll never run out of money in your life; you''ll always produce the corresponding currency wherever you go, exchanging for whatever you seek.

    This isn''t even limited to our world, whether in the depths of ocean trenches, on the far side of the Moon, in ancient Kingdoms lost to the past, or in future worlds transcending Time, or even in the Abyss brimming with Demons.

    As long as they possess intelligence and life and are using something that can be called currency, and they agree to trade with you, you can directly produce the corresponding money and buy whatever you wish to purchase."