"?!!!"

That's right!

Upon hearing Leon's words, the Scorpio director couldn't help but light up and quickly looked up towards the Cleaner Bureau Director. However...

"It's not possible."

After glancing at Leon, who was not choosing to "give up" even in this dire situation but was still trying to find a solution, the Cleaner Bureau Director's eyes flashed with a hint of appreciation, then he shook his head slightly and said:

"In fact, those who have encountered similar situations on the Old Soil in the past have tried this method. But the time I'm in is different from the present, and in the time I'm in now, you are people of the 'future.'

And the Star Palace that descends the crown is also on your side, in the same time as you. So how can I, a person existing in the 'past,' use the 'future' Star Palace to designate someone I can only meet in the future as the successor of the director?"

"..."

It seems indeed not possible...

After hearing the Cleaner Bureau Director's words, the anticipation in the eyes of the Scorpio director immediately waned, and the few directors who were aware of this also sighed in their hearts.

However, just as the Cleaner Bureau Director smiled and prepared to leave a few "last words," Leon, across from him, pondered for a moment before asking again:

"Director, since you have given the position to me, which has become an irreversible established fact, can we reverse it and make use of this time that is bound to arrive?"

Reverse the use of time?

Upon hearing this, the Cleaner Bureau Director was momentarily stunned, then frowned and sternly warned:

"Aquarius, I appreciate your good intentions, but you must know that time is something that absolutely cannot be casually touched, and the thought of utilizing time should never occur!

There's a saying on the Old Soil that has spread widely—those who take time lightly will inevitably become puppets of time, and any plan that attempts to use time to achieve goals might succeed once or twice, but ultimately it will be discovered that your plan itself is part of time.

The Pillar Gods dare to use time because the Old King exists in the past, and if they notice something wrong, they can withdraw. But even so, they have still been punished by time.

And you, without the ability to rewind time, if you recklessly choose to manipulate time, you might end up forever trapped in a closed loop of time, which is a punishment far more terrifying than death!"

"I understand."

Recalling the circumstances of the Mermaid Beauty and the Abyssal Realm, Leon nodded in deep agreement, then gazed at the Cleaner Bureau Director and said:

"Time cannot be taken lightly, but when I talk about utilizing time, I mean not manipulating the past like the Pillar Gods to create a future beneficial for ourselves, but rather influencing time indirectly by changing ourselves."

Change oneself?

"What do you mean?"

The Scorpio director, not the brightest among the directors, was somewhat puzzled and couldn't help but ask:

"How do you change yourself? Can you say it more plainly?"

"To put it plainly...it means the Director should completely abandon the idea of giving up the position to me, no matter what."

Raising a hand to touch the non-existent phantom crown above his head, Leon said calmly:

"This is how I see it: if the future cannot be changed, then we might as well adopt a different approach and not resist that future, but rather delay as much as possible the arrival of that future."

"?!!!"

Hearing this, the other directors suddenly understood. The Cancer director couldn't help but take a deep breath, full of shock, and said:

"Do you mean..."

"I mean, the Director's act of giving me this position can be considered as a mission he must complete before his death."

Pointing to the crown above his own head, Leon opened his eyes that were reflected with the shining light of the crown and asked seriously:

"So, if you think about it in reverse, since the Director has not completed such a task yet, does that mean until he returns to the same timeline as me and willingly gives up the position, no matter what danger he encounters, he certainly won't die?"

"..."

"..."

"..."

Can it really be like this?!!!

After hearing Leon's proposed solution, the directors couldn't help but look at each other, seeing the heavy surprise and joy on each other's faces.

That's right! The future has already been destined, but no one has specified when that future will arrive! As long as the Director holds on and doesn't give up the position, and delays the arrival of that future indefinitely, does it mean he will never face an inevitable fatal situation?

"Actually, it might not be so great."

Breaking out of the ecstatic joy of a "narrow escape," the Cleaner Bureau Director, whose face was slightly flushed, shook his head and analyzed rationally:

"Although I should not die before giving up the position, it doesn't mean that I won't get injured or be imprisoned, and if someone finds a way to control me to give up the position, then this protection is essentially useless."

"That's not it!"

Finally understanding Leon's meaning, the Scorpio Director couldn't help but slap a thigh, then said excitedly:

"Who would miss the chance to finish you off when they have it, only to control you to give the position to Aquarius! No one would do such a thing! You… oh my! Your life is indeed saved this time!"

Indeed, my life might really be saved.

Upon hearing the words of the Scorpio Director, the forcibly solemn face of the Cleaner Bureau Director finally couldn't help but reveal a smile.

The other directors' opinions seemed correct; Aquarius really is someone to be expected!

After dignifiedly nodding to Leon, who had found the only possible solution, giving himself a glimmer of hope, the gloom in the Cleaner Bureau Director's heart from being so harshly pressured by Taurus instantly cleared, and his face broke into an enthusiastic smile.

Cancer was right, compared to the hope of the Old Soil, it seems that the hope of this "local soil" is more delectable... No wonder Joan and the others valued him so much, this young man is indeed remarkable! If the future Cleaner Bureau is handed over to him, it seems very promising!

Ugh, previously when Leon opposed you, your face was drooping, but now you're smiling like an old chrysanthemum...

The situation turned around due to Leon's insight, with the Cleaner Bureau Director, previously doomed, regaining hope. The taut nerves of the Taurus Director inevitably relaxed.

Giving a disdainful glance at the exuberantly happy Cleaner Bureau Director, the Taurus Director spoke to usher him out:

"Alright, since you have hope now, hurry back! There's no more business for you here, go find your hope!"

"No rush, no rush."

Waving a hand at the Taurus Director, the Cleaner Bureau Director, now finding Leon more and more pleasing to the eye, couldn't help but approach, laughing merrily and praising:

"Truly worthy of the fastest-promoted Cleaner in a thousand years, I hadn't expected that even before our first meeting, you would already have saved my life... By the way, my great-granddaughter is probably about your age this year, would you like to meet her?"

"..."

[Through the direct designation of the current Cleaner Bureau Director, Amendo, you have successfully succeeded him, becoming the contemporary Director of the Cleaner Bureau. You have acquired the iridescent identity badge "Cleaner Bureau Director"]

[Cleaner Bureau Director: After discovering the human individual's excessive frailty, this is the contemporary Director of the spontaneously formed human organization "Cleaner Bureau," established over extremely long years with the aim of protecting its own race.

It oversees the Sunshade Headquarters, eighty-eight branches, the Realm of the Dead divisions, etc., leading thirteen Star Palace directors, thirteen Zodiac divisions, seventy-five Non-Zodiac divisions, levels one to three Cleaners, and related external personnel totaling 6,157 people, and is the nominal highest ruler of the human race]

[Equip Effect: Humanity Affinity: The more your physical body, soul, mind, and emotions... various traits approach human characteristics, the higher the affection will be for you by intelligent beings]

[Promotion Path: None]

[Hidden Trait: Future Promising: For older humans with an age higher than yours, the effect of "Humanity Affinity" will be slightly enhanced, their level of trust in you will also correspondingly increase, and upon reaching a certain level of affection, there is a likelihood they may proactively introduce a spouse for you]