My esoteric uncle Jules

Chapter 75: Annihilation of the Wellington Family

[Sixth History Fragment: The Shadow of Innsmouth]

Some say they are extinct like the dodo and the dragon, but scholars know that species that existed before humans never died out, but simply persisted within.

[Objective: Eliminate the source of the residents' mutations and transformation into "Deep Divers"]

【Reward: Rusty Scissors】

[Secret History Integration Degree: 0%]

[Hint: There are hidden elements in the fragments. When the secret history integration degree reaches 100%, it means the exploration is complete.]

[Every time history turns, the fragments will be lost further until they completely collapse]

[Current number of losses: 0/∞]

[Tip: This fragment is a special existence. Each time it is lost, it will only cause further erosion and mutation to the entrant, but will not cause the fragment to disintegrate. At the same time, to enter the fragment, you must be at the corresponding location in the current history, otherwise you will not be able to enter.]

"Unlimited number of losses..."

Jules's attention was completely drawn to that special hint.

Although this fragment will not be lost, it seems that it is not entirely a good thing.

Although there is a limit on the number of times the fragments can be lost, if you die, there is no cost to start over again.

He thought that this hint probably meant a limit on the number of times in another sense.

However, this limit on the number of times also comes with negative effects.

What worries him even more is that if the erosion and mutation are limited to entering the fragment of the Sixth History, it would be fine - but what if it extends to reality?
This is what he is most worried about.

All previous experiences have shown that the fragments of the Sixth History can interfere with reality!
"Let's take a look at the rewards first..." Yule looked at the introduction of the rewards.

【Rusty Scissors】

[Quality: Third-level rare item]

[Effect: Can be used as a ritual base point for the third-level promotion ceremony of the "Traveler" sequence, or the third-level promotion ceremony of the "Barber" sequence.]

[Introduction: It was once used to cut off unnecessary things. Now, covered with rust, it has become unnecessary.]

The "Barber" sequence, according to historical records, is a transcendent of the Moth Code.

The moth's principle is to "discard unnecessary things", which is extended to the barber and even to "forgetting".

However, what Jules cared more about was the part about the "traveler".

It was like a pillow falling asleep while someone was sleeping - this meant that his third-level promotion ceremony had been arranged!

But since even the fragments require being in the corresponding location, it seems that Innsmouth is a must-go.

Jules took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and got into bed.

Gradually, he fell into sleep along with the moonlight that seeped into the room.

……

The next day.

The lunch prepared by Jules himself was very sumptuous, and Holmes and Lolita praised it highly.

Jules himself didn't feel anything, after all, he was used to eating it.

After lunch, he went downstairs, intending to visit Rutos and thank him in person.

However, as soon as he went downstairs, he bumped into the other person at the apartment door.

After the two looked at each other in silence for a moment, Yule coughed, breaking the awkward atmosphere:
"I was just planning to pay you a visit and thank you in person for protecting them, but I didn't expect to run into you here."

Lutos shook his head and smiled indifferently:

"It's my job, and it's all thanks to Holmes discovering the other party in advance."

After saying this, he looked at Yule's heart and said worriedly:

"Master Centipede asked me to ask, how is your injury?"

Jules sighed and said:

"It's not completely healed, but the impact isn't that big."

At present, it seems that the biggest problem with the heart damage is that it reduces his physical endurance and recovery ability, but there is nothing else to worry about.

"As long as the impact isn't too significant..."

Lutos nodded:

"If that's the case, we intend to take action tonight."

"So fast?" Jules was surprised.

He originally thought that no matter what, he would have to wait until the next day or the day after tomorrow to take action, but he didn't expect that he would have to take action now? Lutos whispered:

"From what I've observed, Master Centipede seems to have been preparing for this day for a long time, so..."

He glanced upstairs and said:
"Do you have anything else to take care of here? If not, we'll go and gather first."

Jules nodded slightly:

"Let's go, nothing's happening for now."

The two chatted about what had happened in the past few days as they walked towards the public carriage station.

"It is said that this time, Lord Centipede specifically obtained permission from the royal family, so he did not have so many scruples this time."

Jules thought for a while and said:

"Will the pro-noble faction in the Anti-Suppression Bureau participate in this operation?"

Lutos smiled and said:
"No, this time Master Centipede is leading the team himself, so of course he won't let them cause any trouble."

As they were talking, a public carriage was slowly approaching in the distance.

Jules thought about what would happen soon, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly:

"The carriage is here, get on first."

……

This was the first time that Jules came to the office building of the Anti-Suppression Bureau.

Before, although he was an official member, his identity was too special, and there were various complicated events happening frequently, which meant that he never had the opportunity to come here.

"That's more like it..." Looking at the tall building in front of him, Jules nodded slightly.

Now, in his impression, the Anti-Suppression Bureau finally had the appearance of a "bureau".

As you enter, a solemn and murderous atmosphere hits you in the face.

Almost no agents were chatting, and those who were still at their workstations were busy processing various documents.

When Yule passed by a workstation, he went over to take a look.

When he first glanced at it, it seemed to be a report document about reporting a cult.

Before he could take a closer look, the agent shook his head and threw it into the trash can.

"This..." Yule was still in a daze when Lutos' helpless voice rang out:
"Sometimes, if it's not reported as a cult, then it really is related to the invisible technique. I'll explain it to you on the way."

Centipede's office was on the upper floors. Along the way, Yule listened quietly to Lutos's explanation:

"In fact, determining whether such reports are true is also one of the important tasks of the Suppression and Prevention Bureau."

"I received a similar report before, where a child reported his mother, saying she had joined a cult.

However, the facts show that this child simply wanted to frame his mother and get the family property.”

Yule raised his eyebrows and said:

"Reporting cults is so easy? Is there no mechanism to control it?"

Lutos smiled bitterly:
"Yeah, I thought so too at the time, but when I saw their address, that ten-square-meter cattle shed, I suddenly felt that thinking about how to punish him was a waste of time."

Jules was silent for a while, then sighed:

"It's not easy..."

After hearing what Lutos said at the beginning, he thought it was a fight among the nobles, but he didn't expect it was just ordinary civilians.

The whole thing can be called absurd in terms of both motivation and outcome, but it is so absurd that it seems very real.

It is true that the prosperity of the empire was built on the corpses of ordinary civilians.

Neither of them spoke again, and the journey became quite quiet.

Only hushed conversations or hurried footsteps occasionally broke the silence.

Apart from that, there was only the sound of rummaging through documents and books.

Soon, the two stopped in front of an ordinary office.

Yule knocked on the half-open door, and the centipede's calm voice rang out:
"come in."

As soon as he opened the door, he saw Centipede turn the swivel chair in a different direction, look over, and say lightly:
"Have you healed your injuries?"

Yule said in a deep voice:
"No intense combat, everything else is fine."

"very good."

Hearing this, the centipede stood up, hands behind his back, with a deep look in his eyes:
"Then, the operation to wipe out the Wellington family can officially begin."

(End of this chapter)