Chapter 608 - 83: The Secret Within (Part 2)
The pair of golden eyes stared intently into Su Mo’s eyes, the gaze deep as if it were trying to pierce through his soul.
"From starting out in August of last year to now in April, you’ve outsmarted Raven’s Nest in Xinghai Cinema’s hostage situation, crushed Saber-toothed Tiger in the Mercenaries’ rookie challenge, not only protected your companions during the Fools’ Association incident but also leveraged it to climb up to Zhao Yiming, secretly befriended Wolf King, and even managed to save Fenrir who was ready to die during the Heaven-Reaching Tower mission..."
"You climbed from the bottom to your current position in less than a year, achieving feats that most people can’t accomplish in a lifetime. Every step was perilous, yet you managed to take the right step each time. I doubt it’s just luck, isn’t it?"
"What secrets are you hiding? I need to know if there are any parts of the upcoming plan that can be optimized or adjusted. Since you’ve considered me a companion, tell me everything, don’t hold back."
The secrets about Su Mo? Honestly, there are too many.
The biggest secret is undoubtedly being a Transmigrator.
However, regarding this matter, Su Mo has never told anyone, not even his closest companions.
The main reason is that there’s really no necessity to say it.
On one hand, if he said it, people might not believe him and think he’s joking.
Even if they believed, what significance does saying it have?
Would it be to tell them—you’re originally just a piece of code in a game, and somehow you became real. Your fates were originally such and such, and it’s all because I appeared that it changed?
That serves only to disturb minds, adding instability, without any meaning.
Moreover, Su Mo himself still doesn’t know why he transmigrated, he’s still the one "left in the dark."
So regarding the identity of being a Transmigrator, he will absolutely not tell anyone, including Luo.
But aside from that, there are secrets "worth talking about" he possesses.
Such as the Ancestral Blood Code, Faceless Enzyme, Black Extinction Virus, and the construct embryo Mo Tong.
Regarding the props he carries, those companions closest to him are aware.
But should he tell Luo about these things?
Or perhaps the question should be, what arrangements will Luo make if she knows these things?
Should he trust her without reservation?
Su Mo and Luo gazed at each other, neither spoke.
The surroundings were silent, with even the sound of breathing faintly perceptible.
...
In the past two weeks, all City Council members and significant social figures who defied authority policies during the beast crisis were captured and imprisoned.
As the main executor of this massive hunt, Upper Court Envoy Luo’s reputation online has plummeted to freezing point, with netizens insulting her without end on forums or social media, calling her an accomplice to anti-humanity, cursing her to die.
The Upper Court Guard stationed in New Moon City even uncovered several assassination attempts against Luo, mostly orchestrated by Edge people, aiming to kill this hated envoy.
Yet, Luo seemed like a cold-blooded creature, her steps unaffected by how others cursed her.
After controlling all involved against authority, only the "loyal factions" remained across New Moon City forces, with no obstacles left. The comprehensive hunt for Fenrir began.
From the Heaven-Reaching Tower’s ruined wreckage to the intricate underground drainage, the search squad formed by the Upper Court Guard tirelessly investigated every possible hiding spot for Fenrir.
The forces behind those involved were priority areas of investigation, like the Public Security Bureau and mercenary bases, where they practically dug up the ground, searching meticulously with a magnifying glass for any trace.
Su Mo’s Edge Mansion was the highest priority among priorities, with nearby streets under complete lockdown, the entrance under a constant stream of Upper Court Guard investigators coming and going.
Transport vehicles and Floating Airships were prevalent, with investigators moving out potential future evidence from the mansion, ready to be sealed and recorded upon retrieval.
The site was busy yet orderly, vehicles constantly arriving and departing.
Chen Zhengde was a true Upper Court native, with his whole family working for the Upper Court, their environment instilling firm dedication in him, like his elders, with unwavering loyalty to the World Government.
With his good upbringing, excellent university grades, and exceptional individual talent, he quickly secured a real position to work for the Upper Court post-graduation, not as an external contractor or temporary worker, but as a legitimate full-time employee.
Perhaps some lives are destined to be extraordinary, and Chen Zhengde’s was one such.
Not only did he quickly eclipse his peers at a young age, but he was also extraordinarily fortunate to be chosen by leadership to participate in an important mission in New Moon City.
As long as he successfully captures Wolf King alongside everyone, his resume will gain a never-before-seen prestige.
If he contributes significantly in the process, his career future would be astonishingly bright.
Each time he thought of this, Chen Zhengde felt grateful to the leader Luo who chose him.
These days he’s been like he was injected with adrenaline, doing whatever the leader asked, finding extra tasks when not assigned, so excited he couldn’t sleep or eat, with only thoughts of work! Work! Work!
Currently, Chen Zhengde was at Edge Mansion with his colleagues, transferring various evidence, including crates of reports and documents, and prototypes of military hardware found in underground labs, into transport vehicles or Floating Airships outside.
After moving a crate of evidence, he heard a familiar voice behind him, as melodious as ever: "Chen Zhengde, come over here."
Chen Zhengde’s heart leaped with joy, quickly running to Luo’s side, respectfully asking, "Leader, what are your instructions?"
With a file in hand, Luo directed him to a Floating Airship slowly emerging from the nearby warehouse, saying, "Inside there are some high-confidential-level evidence. I plan to transport them back to the Capital City."
She handed him a map marked with routes: "It’s a long journey. Transfer is needed here midway, I’ve arranged someone to connect with. You drive the Floating Airship over."
Chen Zhengde didn’t ask what was inside the Floating Airship, as the leader already stated it’s high confidential content, inquiring thoughtlessly would be inappropriate.
However, looking at the map with marked routes in hand, Chen Zhengde pondered and probing asked: "Leader, there are long-distance transport planes at the airport that can go directly to the Capital City, is transferring there more convenient?"
Luo calmly replied: "Oh, then shall we follow your arrangement?"
Chen Zhengde’s mind went momentarily cold, full of regret, and he wished he could slap himself twice.
I was really an idiot!
The leader has their own arrangements; I’m just a subordinate, why comment?
Am I telling her how to do things? Am I even worth doing so?
Previously, my father always advised, young ones need to stay composed, listen to the leaders, don’t be too opinionated, and avoid being impulsive.
Whenever I heard it, it felt like nagging, with the thought that it’s something everyone understands.
This time it’s bad, these days led by leadership to work, unconsciously feeling a bit arrogant, in a moment of impulse couldn’t hold it, and dared to question, causing Luo to say, "Then shall we follow your arrangement?" with sarcasm.
Regrets, truly regret not diligently taking my father’s advice, realized it only after suffering the consequences...
April was indeed a pleasant springtime, yet Chen Zhengde was drenched in sweat. He quickly nodded humbly: "No, no, no, subordinate spoke too much. I’ll immediately proceed according to leader’s instructions, ensure task completion!"
Luo nodded, not dwelling on the earlier incident, instead taking out her handkerchief, gently wiping away the sweat from Chen Zhengde’s forehead, revealing a tender smile.
"Go ahead, take care."
Feeling the leader’s considerate gesture, along with those gentle words and smile, Chen Zhengde’s heart bloomed, feeling as if—even sacrificing this trip would be worth it.
He took the map given by Luo and the electronic identification chip for passage, piloting the Floating Airship, soaring higher and higher, gradually disappearing from visibility in the sky.