Chapter 103: Meng Ya Leader: Is Star Dragon Country Cheating?
Alright, you're the boss, what you say goes.
Seeing that the Director's mind was made up, all the higher-ups could only accept it.
Afterward, the Intelligence Department dispatched a small team to investigate a location closest to West Capital, and after confirming the base's true existence, they were furious!
They immediately mobilized troops overnight from the nearest military base to attack this sub-base built under a Dead City, determined not to let this nail remain in Star Dragon Country!
The Dead City was awakened by artillery fire, as more than a dozen Star Dragon military bulletproof assault vehicles charged the sub-base, with continuous gunshots, explosions, and screams mixed with roars.
However, the frontal battlefield was not the core of the operation.
Several Secret Operations Department members were quietly approaching the Germination sub-base from the side, their mission being to infiltrate and steal intelligence while the army was engaged in battle.
The Secret Operations Department is responsible for infiltration, stealth, sabotage, theft, assassination, and similar matters, also known as the Secret Service Department, and its members are the elites of the elites.
Originally, Zhang Wei, Li Yalin, and others would have participated in this special operation, but because Mu Yang was parachuted in as captain and led them to participate in the spy destruction battle, making a huge contribution.
The higher-ups were considerate of them and did not want to disturb Mu Yang's rest, so Mu Yang's team was not sent on this special operation.
Two hours later, the battle ended, marking Star Dragon's most successful operation against the Germination organization.
Not only did they destroy a secret base of Germination, but they also collected a large amount of data.
Thanks to Han Xiao's intelligence, the Thirteen Bureau higher-ups were very satisfied and saw his sincerity.
However, the two pieces of information the higher-ups were most concerned about—the communication records of [Dark Star] and the meaning of "Zero" within the Germination organization—were not found by the Secret Operations Department members.
The former was fictitious and, of course, did not exist. The latter concerned the Germination organization's experimental subject plan, which was highly classified and could not be leaked.
At a Germination organization base, "Leader, all the spies the organization planted in Star Dragon Country's Thirteen Bureau have been rooted out. Mad Fist, Sano, Bloodthirsty, and other executives were killed in West Capital, and Base Forty-Five was also destroyed."
Hearing his subordinate's various reports, the Meng Ya Leader laughed in anger.
The capture of the Thirteen Bureau's spies was irrelevant; after all, this was just a casual move for him. It would have been best to gain something, but even if nothing was gained, it was within expectations.
However, he found the deaths of the executives unacceptable; they were the mainstays of Germination.
Among them, Bloodthirsty was a strategic-level Blood Beast in the plan, and in future wars with the Six Nations, he was needed to act as a vanguard and suicide squad to crush the enemy's morale.
Imagine a massive Blood Beast rampaging through an army, not only ignoring bullets, espers, and even artillery attacks, but also rapidly recovering from damage.
Such an enemy, in the eyes of inexperienced soldiers, would be like an unbeatable "god," and their morale would inevitably collapse!
But now Bloodthirsty was inexplicably dead, and all the initial investment was wasted.
He found the destruction of the base even more absurd.
It should be known that the Germination organization's sub-bases are spread globally, with some secret bases hidden within the Six Nations, serving as trump cards for future wars.
Currently, they have been in a "frozen dormant" state, not engaging in any activities, with no possibility of exposure. How could they have been discovered?!
Is Star Dragon Country cheating?!
"Where did they get the intelligence?"
"Currently, we only know that Star Dragon Country and the Thirteen Bureau did it. The specific situation is still under investigation."
"...Investigate thoroughly!"
The always suspicious Meng Ya Leader had begun to suspect whether internal personnel had leaked the intelligence.
Because only the higher-ups knew the locations of the secret bases, if a higher-up betrayed, it would be a huge blow to the organization.
He secretly decided to cleanse the organization internally.
As for Han Xiao?
The Leader didn't suspect him at all.
A low-status experimental subject who had never been involved in any organizational affairs—how could it be him? Han Xiao wasn't even on his suspect list!
Meanwhile, Han Xiao, resting in the luxurious single cell specially arranged by the Thirteen Bureau, suddenly found a prompt pop up on his panel.
[A-rank Mission [Seeds Lie Buried in Dust], current progress 1.6%]
"The Thirteen Bureau has taken action. It seems my goal is about to be achieved."
Han Xiao didn't have to wait long; Feng Jun arrived quickly.
He brought him to the interrogation room, where the Head of Intelligence still spoke with him.
"We have confirmed that the intelligence you provided is accurate. We have seen your sincerity. The higher-ups have unanimously decided to accept you as a member of the Thirteen Bureau!"
It's done!
"The organization has decided to have you join the Secret Operations Department. You will be assigned to an action team."
Han Xiao had no objection to joining the Secret Operations Department.
Because it was also a good thing for him; he could come into contact with many powerful figures there, especially Mu Yang, whom he remembered was also a member of the Secret Operations Department.
If he could be assigned to the same group, he could try to figure out why Mu Yang could use magic.
Before leaving, Feng Jun handed him a black phone for communication.
After also settling the cooperation regarding mechanical items, Han Xiao put on the black hood again, was led through winding corridors, took the elevator, and left the headquarters.
"Where's Zhang Wei?"
To celebrate surviving another mission, Li Yalin dragged the three to a restaurant in West Capital, but Mu Yang noticed Zhang Wei wasn't there, so he asked.
"Uh—"
Li Yalin, who was ordering, scratched her head, unsure how to answer.
The atmosphere was silent for a moment. The three looked at each other, and finally, Lin was chosen to answer.
"Uncle Zhang Wei went to the hospital."
"So seriously injured? Were there more assassins after I left?"
"No, it was food poisoning."
"...Order me some chili stir-fried pork."
Mu Yang, silent, thought about Zhang Wei's physique. For such a strong man to get food poisoning, how poisonous must the food have been?
"Okay—wait, what's chili stir-fried pork?"
"Never mind, just get a signature dish."
"Alright."
After a full meal, Mu Yang prepared to train with the "veteran Martial Artist" Li Yalin.
He was relatively free now; the main mission was, in a sense, already completed.
Because the Paradise's goal in having him collect 50% of the Star Sea Origin was to attract the Sanctuary's attention and avoid being seen as an enemy.
As a result, Mu Yang directly bypassed the main quest and established contact with the Sanctuary, making him a model Contractor.
"Captain Yang, Minister Li wants to see you."
"Okay."
He hadn't even reached the training ground when he was called away again.
"Minister Li, do you need something from me again?"
Watching Mu Yang knock and enter the office, Li Jinhuai's admiration was evident.
He was capable of being the first to guess the spy's objective and strong enough to single-handedly kill the notorious Bloodthirsty. He had never seen such an outstanding junior before.
"Yes, but it's good news. The Director greatly appreciates your talent and has decided to reward you. See if there's anything you want; you can ask for it."
Hearing Li Jinhuai's words, Mu Yang made a relatively difficult request.