Spark

"It's confirmed. Lin Chen did have contact with Organization 003 and did try to obtain core confidential information about Spark."

"This alone is enough to confirm his traitorous behavior."

"My suggestion is to take decisive measures to eliminate risks before things happen, and at the same time, give Lin Chen a chance."

In Chengdu, in the command room of the Spark Team Intelligence Office, Liu Xiao said calmly.

His suggestion was pertinent and ordinary, but everyone could see that in his heart, he still hoped to give Lin Chen a chance.

But for Li Xiang, it was difficult to decide whether to give him this opportunity or not.

Yes, just as Liu Xiao said, it can eliminate immediate risks and is in line with the basic work process.

If you don’t give it, you will continue to follow and wait and endure unpredictable future results.

It seems that immediate arrest is the best option, but in fact, both options have their own advantages and disadvantages.

the reason is simple:

No one can be sure that there is only one gaze trying to pry into the core of Starfire.

Just like making a nest when fishing, investing in Lin Chen's nest material will make it easier to catch everything in one catch and ensure long-term safety.

"Can you get his preliminary route of action?"

Li Xiang asked.

"I can't get it - in fact, even if I really break into their organization and really establish a deep relationship with him, it's impossible to get this information."

"Their actions are independent, and information will not be shared between members. This is also a reflection of the rules of their so-called 'blockchain operation.'"

"However, compared to the core level of the organization, Lin Chen's staff are still quite unprofessional, so this also gives us an opportunity."

"Give me a moment and I can get everyone's information."

"This may be another serious problem for us, because many of the people involved have relatively high social status, and they don't even feel that they have done anything wrong."

This is the scary thing about this organization.

It has very successfully packaged itself as a gathering place for idealists, but in fact, judging from what they really do, it is not much different from some extremist organizations.

It is so deceptive that it has even benefited from the rise of a second force, taking advantage of the arrogance or despair of many people.

The most important thing is that the higher up the society, the more confident people are in their cognitive abilities, the easier it is to fall into its trap.

Li Xiang sighed, pondered for a moment and then said:

"If that's the case, I'm afraid this matter can't be left in our hands - we have to respond directly to our superiors."

The superior he was talking about was of course not the National Security Bureau, nor any intelligence department, but the so-called "working group" composed of the highest decision-making levels.

"Then let them decide. Our work will be limited to the execution level."

"Well, the limit is on the execution level."

Li Xiang subconsciously repeated Liu Xiao's words, and then continued:

"Before the results come out, you should continue to stay in contact with Lin Chen and try to get progress information."

"If we find any abnormal signs, we can't wait any longer."

"At the same time, the 24-hour monitoring cannot be interrupted. I will apply for support from the technical department to decrypt the encrypted information."

"Can it be done?"

Liu Xiao asked subconsciously:

"He has started using RSA encryption."

"Just right, we can do it."

Li Xiang nodded slightly and did not answer any more.

At the same time, in Texas, in an inconspicuous building.

Wade sat weakly on the sofa. He was not actually injured, but his energy and energy seemed to have been drained, and his whole body had no strength at all.

Sitting across from him was the man who had always remained mysterious. Until now, Wade didn't know his name - not even a code name.

He just calls him "sir".

But in contrast, the man knew all his information, including information that was classified in the army.

Wade once suspected that he might be from some official intelligence agency, but now it seems that it doesn't look like it anymore.

"Sir, who are you?"

Wade asked.

"As we said, you don't need and shouldn't know my identity."

The man answered without hesitation, to which Wade could only smile bitterly.

"All our people are dead - or arrested, but as the mastermind of this matter, you are unwilling to share even the most basic information with me. This makes me..."

"It hurts, doesn't it?"

The man took over Wade's words and asked in a nonchalant manner.

"Yes, it hurts."

"I used to trust you, and I thought you were doing the right thing, but now, I'm starting to doubt it."

"What do you want? In other words, what purpose do you want to use us to achieve?"

Wade stared directly into the man's eyes. He thought the man would shrink back - after all, he had done such a big mistake and caused so many casualties.

He should feel guilty and must feel guilty, right?

But what he didn't expect was that the man looked at him without any hesitation, showing no intention of losing.

After a long time, just when Wade thought the other party would not answer, the man suddenly spoke:

"Well, I am indeed using you."

This sentence instantly ignited Wade's anger. He instinctively wanted to stand up and touch his weapon, but the man raised his hand to stop him.

"Hear me out."

"Maybe the use I am talking about is not what you think."

"Do you think I'm using you as a tool? If that's the case, there's no need for me to take huge risks to rescue you today - by the way, the matter is far from over."

"Within this week, I will also find a way to send you out of the country to a safe place to ensure that you have enough time to think about the meaning of everything you have done."

"And to do this, the cost I have to pay is huge beyond your imagination."

"So, don't be stupid and say 'I'm using you' nonsense, no one would use a tool like this."

At this point, the man paused intentionally for a moment. After confirming that Wade's mood had eased, he continued:

"Today's mission failed, I don't deny that."

"But like I said, the failure was not a mistake in planning, it was a betrayal."

"There was a problem with my intelligence. Someone provided information about our operations to the state government at the most critical moment, and it was this information leakage that led to our unnecessary sacrifices."

"A few hours ago, our other personnel found the traitor and gave him the punishment he deserved."

"This may not calm your anger, but what I want to say is that I have tried my best to do what I can do."

After hearing the man's words, Wade finally nodded.

He didn't know how much of what the other party said was true, but at least having an explanation was better than no explanation at all, right?

"But you haven't answered my question yet."

Wade's tone was no longer cold, but the determination he revealed did not diminish at all.

"You are the bait."

The man answered without hesitation.

"Bait? What do you mean?"

"Literally, our purpose has never been for you to actually capture the city hall - I think you can see this."

"From beginning to end, this is just a demonstration, and we even hope to complete this operation without any casualties."

"Because its purpose is very simple, which is to provide cover for other people."

"Who do you mean by other people?"

At this moment, Wade was in chaos.

Yes, he knew the nature of the action from the beginning, and it could be seen that the man's suggestion for executing the plan did reveal his intention of "not wanting to cause too many casualties."

But it was still hard for him to accept it when he said it so naturally.

No casualties?

is it possible?

What's even more ironic is that after so many people died, I was just the "bait" in his mouth?

In other words, the more important things have already been handed over to others, and they are just abandoned chess pieces.

"New Alliance for North America."

The man answered.

After hearing the name, Wade suddenly felt relieved.

It's them.

The New Alliance of North America, an organization located in Wyoming, has been a symbol of resistance to power and the pursuit of true freedom from the day it was established.

He didn't know how many people wanted to join this organization, and even he himself had considered going to Wyoming.

They are doing really well and have achieved impressive results.

Not long ago, they even reached a cooperation with the state government in Cheyenne and in a sense took over the state.

If it was a cover for them, it would all make sense.

They have not yet established a foothold in Wyoming, but the pressure from the federal government has arrived. If no one attracts firepower for them, it is very likely that all the things they have won through tremendous efforts and sacrifices in the early stage will be in vain.

After they fall, the resistance of the entire United States will weaken instantly.

Those bureaucrats, those capitals. They will regain the initiative.

And all of this is not what a person who truly desires freedom wants to see.

"You didn't lie?"

Wade continued to ask.

"There is no need for me to lie, you can confirm it yourself."

After hearing the man's frank answer, Wade finally believed him completely.

This is definitely not something that is easy to fake. It is really simple to verify.

So, he breathed a long sigh of relief and asked with some emotion in his tone:

"So, our sacrifice was worth it?"

"Of course it is worth it. It may be a bit cold-blooded to say this, but I have to tell you that it is their sacrifice that has bought more time and opportunities for the new North American alliance."

"If life has value, then their lives are worth more than most people in this country."

"Especially, it's worth more than a 'capitalist' like me."

The man smiled self-deprecatingly, and Wade looked at his expression, and even felt a hint of sympathy in his heart.

"You are not our enemy."

he said softly.

Cheyenne.

After receiving the news from Texas, all the decision-makers of the new North American league, including Weiss, Case and Dewey, were thrown into chaos.

They conducted repeated and cross-verifications, and finally had to confirm one fact:

This action really has nothing to do with any party.

Maybe this is just a coincidence, but this coincidence comes at the right time.

When the LMS was about to suspend its activities and the new alliance in North America faced the most dangerous situation, the Texas incident attracted almost everyone's attention, and even directly caused the military and the White House to halt operations on Cheyenne and devote resources to attacking Texas. During the investigation of the incident.

This bought them precious breathing time, the influence from the top came back into play, and even public opinion about the new North American alliance reversed.

A week ago, they were ambitious people trying to subvert the rule; a week later, they became representatives of the American spirit of peaceful struggle.

The reversal came unexpectedly, and although they were confused, the members of the new North American alliance were still excited about it.

If anyone could remain calm during such a surprise, it was only two people.

Weiss, and Dewey.

At this moment, the two of them were sitting in a closed office, having an unprecedented and candid conversation.

"So, you have indeed come into contact with that so-called mysterious organization, and have indeed received their help?"

Dewey asked.

"Yes, but I didn't deliberately hide this matter from you - in fact, I didn't realize the seriousness of this matter at all before this."

“We have accepted some donations and some legal and political help from them, but I always thought that they were just investors like everyone else who just saw the benefits that the new North American alliance could provide them. That’s why they bet on us.”

"Moreover, after we reached full cooperation with LMS, the frequency of their contact with us has dropped sharply, which made me relax my vigilance even more."

"It wasn't until what happened in Texas that I suddenly discovered that the so-called vigilante alliance was really similar to the early North American New Alliance, except that they chose a more radical route."

"That's why I will be honest with you and share the information we have - this is for our security and for the further development of the new North American alliance."

"I see."

Dewey nodded and continued:

"This organization, frankly, is one of the reasons why we stopped operating."

"We are under attack from them and it is clear that they want to exclude us from working with you."

"I don't know what their purpose is, but one thing is obvious, that is, the interests of the LMS and the new North American alliance are consistent."

"If someone is trying to break up an alliance formed by aligned interests, that probably means they want to destroy more than just one of them."

"Yes, that's what I'm thinking about."

Wes breathed a sigh of relief.

It's so easy to talk to smart people. As long as you start from the beginning, the two parties' ideas can be quickly unified.

"So, what should we do next?"

Weiss continued to ask.

Dewey pondered for a few seconds and then replied:

"I think you should keep in touch with them and get more information."

"At the same time, you should take the initiative to create opportunities to bring out their true core, and then we can join forces to eliminate them all at once."