I! Cleaner!
Chapter 114 - 114: 0098 Nail and Control (Two in One)_2

"About the Charl Department Store situation, I really did my best. Under normal circumstances, that company would definitely be dragged down.

But no one anticipated that old Charl would resort to selling products with compensation, binding all those victims, who should have hit the department store hard, to his side, making even the municipal government hesitate to take action.

Moreover, when I noticed something amiss, I didn't just idly wait but immediately contacted the other two companies for a coordinated response and even managed to enlist a Holy Spirit.

As long as that Holy Spirit caused a mass casualty event, the Bureau of Transportation would have an excuse to intervene and halt Charl Department Store's promotion. But unfortunately, that Purification Bureau happened to..."

"Alright, stop explaining."

After knocking on the table twice with his knuckles, interrupting Thomas's explanation, the young man, with a calm expression, said,

"I certainly know that you were just unlucky, not really too foolish to be beyond help; otherwise, you wouldn't even have the chance to stand here and explain to me."

Seeing the blond middle-aged man subconsciously exhale in relief, the young man narrowed his eyes slightly and emphasized coldly,

"Yet, regardless of whether it was due to extenuating circumstances or being forced, you ultimately messed up the task I entrusted to you!

Thomas, tell me, how much longer will it take for you to bring down Charl Department Store and get me what I need?"

"Soon! It will be very soon!"

Seeing the young man's narrowed eyes, Thomas's expression tightened, and he replied with cold sweat dripping down his forehead,

"The Holy Spirit of the Scales Gold Sect was dealt with by the Purification Bureau, and other similar entities have been intimidated and dared not act, so we switched to resolving the issue in a more conventional manner.

We've kidnapped the only daughter of the Charl Department Store owner, and she's now locked up at the Marseilles' Rose Manor. Although the old man is still holding out, I reckon he won't hold out much longer before surrendering and handing over what you requested!"

"Is that so?"

After discerning the expression of the blond middle-aged man and confirming that he wasn't lying or stalling, Bobby Layne nodded, his face looking impassive,

"Thomas, I mentioned before that dealing with businessmen like him, who have weathered many storms, neither commercial tactics nor administrative pressure are as effective as the most direct means of violence.

It was you who sought Charl Department Store's assets and feared the backlash from the chamber of commerce and councillors, asking me not to act immediately. Yet after going in circles, you ended up back at square one..."

Seeing Thomas shiver again, the young man couldn't help but shake his head, saying somewhat dispassionately,

"Alright, considering you've been quite useful over the years, I'll forgive your stupidity this time, but you'd better ensure you can fulfill your promises, otherwise... don't blame me for not caring about our years of friendship."

"I... probably two weeks... No! One week! One week at most, I'll definitely retrieve what you need!"

"You'd better."

After reprimanding the subordinate for his incompetence, the young man lowered his head and continued flipping through the arms company's reports, then asked,

"By the way, why did you come to find me so late at night?"

"Oh? Good news! It's good news!"

Upon hearing the young man's question, the blond middle-aged man remembered his purpose, cautiously approaching two steps forward, and placed the registration form on the table with both hands.

"Master Bobby, the person marked here is a new employee who just joined the Purification Bureau."

A new employee at the Purification Bureau?

The young man behind the desk raised an eyebrow, glanced at the registration form, and said, somewhat surprised,

"Leon... Ryan? That woman at the Purification Bureau actually recruited a new employee from our family?"

"No, that person has black hair and comes from Laine County, so it should just be the same last name."

After briefly explaining Leon's situation, the blond middle-aged man said with some excitement,

"But this person visited today, saying they suspected their ancestors might have some connection with the Ryan Family, seemingly having the intention of lineage recognition.

And your 'Domination' ability can absolutely control your lineage and subordinates, so as long as I list him in the family genealogy, you can plant a mole inside the Purification Bureau!"

The employee from the Purification Bureau... coming to claim kinship with me?

Upon hearing Thomas's words, the young man's brow furrowed again, unconsciously tapping the registration form on the table, beginning to suspect whether the Purification Bureau had discovered something.

*After all, a new employee who just joined the Purification Bureau, with not much strength yet, comes proactively to claim kinship, willingly stepping into the domain of my "Authority," this is like manna from heaven, an opportunity that seems almost too good to be true.*

*But could this serendipitous opportunity actually be a trap for myself? Like... hmm... that possibility seems lower...*

After recalling the terrifying achievements of a certain red-haired woman, the young man's lips involuntarily twitched slightly, mocking his paranoia and flights of fancy.

*Set traps... That's why I've remained so upright over the years, almost never using abilities outside the Ryan Family. With that woman's strength, if she suspects, or even targets someone, even a descending True God could end up with bruises, possibly even being directly killed! Am I, at my current level, worthy enough for someone to elaborate traps on?*

"Alright, you've earned a merit!"

After mocking his own paranoia, a hint of a smile finally appeared on the young man's face, and he said to the middle-aged man brimming with joy,

"If you can truly accomplish this task and plant someone inside the Purification Bureau, apart from securing your position, I can offer you some rewards beyond imagination.

Besides a youthful appearance, I can provide a healthier body, stronger functions, and even extra lifespan!"

"Thank you, Master Bobby! Thank you, Master Bobby!"

"No need to thank me, you deserve it."

Seeing Thomas's face turn red with joy and excitement, the young man chuckled,

*"If you make mistakes, you should accept punishment, and if you accomplish things correctly, you naturally deserve rewards... However, for this matter, I'm not planning to intervene directly."*

After giving the blond middle-aged man a glance, the young man grinned, saying with a smile,

"The fewer people who know about my ability, the better, so I'm intending to give you a part of my 'Domination' power, enabling you to control that Leon and act as a 'middleman' between him and me.

From now on, any intelligence he obtains from the Purification Bureau should be organized by you and presented to me alone; no one else is allowed to see it... Oh, also."

Raising his hand to the corner of his mouth, performing a gesture of pulling a zipper, the young man looked at the delighted cannon fodder in front of him, smiling as he added,

"I just imposed a new command on your soul; once you disclose my existence, your soul will instantly extinguish itself.

So when you communicate with that Leon, it's best to watch your words carefully; I certainly wouldn't want you to turn into an unrecognizable pile of meat due to a slip of the tongue!"

Upon hearing the young man's warning, Thomas's expression naturally turned solemn, promptly agreeing.

"Under... understood... Rest assured, Master Bobby, I will definitely..."

"Alright, no need for more useless words."

Finally hearing some good news, with his mood fairly good, the young man lowered his head, continuing to focus on his work while asking,

"Thomas, is there any other news? If not, you should get to work."

"I'm on it! I will definitely not disappoint you this time!"

Not only escaping with his life but also gaining a substantial benefit, the blond middle-aged man, overjoyed, quickly made promises, then hurried back to his room to call his butler, heading out overnight to find the elder managing family member identities, planning to register that guy named Leon in the family record.

However, just less than five minutes after he left, a figure in a black coat, using the cover of the night, drifted from the shadow of the outer wall to the fifth floor, then eerily unlocked the window from the outside, directly entering the blond middle-aged man's bedroom.

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