Chapter 129

As Leon was unable to find an exit and started demolishing things violently, a deeply undercover rebel immediately sensed something abnormal.

Feeling the violent tremors as the “dungeon” kept getting destroyed, the scar-faced bureau director’s eyebrows furrowed instantly.

Even though he hadn’t really expected to trap them indefinitely, he had hoped to delay them a bit to give his comrades time to evacuate. But their reaction was faster than anticipated; upon realizing they couldn’t leave directly, they immediately began smashing walls without him even having time to leave the Secret Investigation Bureau…

“What’s wrong?”

Sensing his change in expression, the female prisoner, whose handcuffs were unlocked, couldn’t help but look on guard and asked:

“Could it be… that there’s movement from the Clearing Bureau?”

“Not that.”

The scarred muscular man shook his head and said: “The director of the Clearing Bureau Virgo Branch is incredibly strong. Even with most of her forces tied up guarding anomalous items, she’s still far beyond what we can handle. If she makes a move, we might as well just wait to die.

The issue is with the one in the dungeon. He’s currently wreaking havoc in the real dungeon. Once he completely dismantles it, the replica I created won’t hold up anymore.”

“How could this happen?!”

Upon hearing the scarred muscular man’s words, the female prisoner hadn’t even spoken when another young man nearby exclaimed in shock: “I twisted the stairwell so that the top and bottom were directly connected. A normal person should at least try climbing for a while, right? It hasn’t even been half a minute, and he’s already started breaking through walls?”

“I don’t know what’s going on either, but now isn’t the time to think about that.”

Quickly crossing the empty Secret Investigation Bureau hall and looking towards the direction of the Clearing Bureau by the window, the scar-faced bureau director paused briefly before directly telling his two companions: “You two go ahead and take back all the intelligence I’ve gathered. I’ll stay behind.”

“Barton!”

Hearing his words, the young man couldn’t help but urgently say:

“You can’t stay here. This place is so close to the Virgo Subdivision. Even if our abilities produce almost no fluctuations, it’s still easy to alert them! If that woman takes action, you’re done!”

“It’s fine. When I accepted the undercover mission, I was already prepared to sacrifice myself at any time.

Moreover, it wasn’t a sudden decision to stay. A few days ago, after Samantha told me about that person’s abilities, I already had this plan in mind.”

Taking out an order, he pried open the casing and showed it to his two companions before calmly explaining:

“Just like this one, the order given to Isa also contains one of my ‘ears.’ While he was interrogating Samantha upstairs, I was actually eavesdropping the whole time.

Samantha, you’ve personally experienced his interrogation twice, so you should understand how terrifying the abilities of that new recruit from the Virgo Bureau are. Whether you speak or remain silent, it doesn’t stop him from obtaining the answers to his questions.

This ability is too dangerous for us. No one can keep secrets in front of him. If he starts helping Isa investigate rebels, none of our people will escape being completely rounded up sooner or later. So this person must die!”

“Indeed… my thoughts align with Barton’s…”

After hearing the bureau director’s words, the female prisoner couldn’t help but clench her fists and nodded in agreement with fear-filled eyes: “That person really feels like a demon. I’m not just talking about his skill in manipulating hearts, but also the feeling he gives off.

Honestly, when I looked at him, I occasionally had hallucinations, imagining horns like a demon growing on his head. If we can eliminate him early, paying some price wouldn’t be unacceptable…”

“That’s unnecessary, Barton doesn’t have to stay!”

Seeing the other two agreeing with this method akin to “one life for another,” the young man couldn’t help but argue anxiously:

“We’re in the dark while he’s in the light! There will definitely be other opportunities to deal with him in the future! For example, framing him, kidnapping his family, or ambushing and assassinating him…”

The scarred muscular man thought for a moment then shook his head: “Although I wanted to get rid of him after hearing Samantha’s words, Isabelle bringing him unexpectedly caught me off guard. And just as I had the idea to take advantage of the situation to kill him, he almost simultaneously looked up at me.

So if I’m not mistaken, this person’s ability likely consumes very little energy and might even be activated all the time. Once someone harbors intense hostility towards him, he immediately senses it and prepares accordingly…”

“Hold on?!”

At this point, the female prisoner couldn’t help but exclaim in shock:

“You mean, he sensed your hostility towards him before he even went downstairs? That would mean…”

“You’re right, the situation is exactly as you guessed.”

The scarred muscular man replied somewhat helplessly:

“Before interrogating you, he probably already had some suspicions. Once he and Isa entered the dungeon and repeatedly saw my name on the registration forms, he likely figured out my identity. So the anomalous item you lost was tricked away from you by him.”

“…”

“However, it’s not entirely fruitless.”

Watching the female prisoner’s face full of regret and remorse, the scarred muscular man couldn’t help but comfort her: “Although he realized something was off with me, I also discovered that he realized I was a spy. So before they entered the dungeon, I tampered with things, which gave us this direct opportunity to eliminate him!”

Speaking here, the scarred muscular man’s eyes became resolute:

“So listen to me! You two leave immediately. The abilities I’ve enhanced in you aren’t much, but they’re enough for you to avoid people on the road and escape the city administration district.”

The young man hesitated: “Then what about you…”

“Go quickly!”

“At least let’s deliver the intelligence Barton obtained back!”

“…”

“Ah!!!”

Under the repeated persuasion of his seniors, the young man stomped his foot forcefully and then directly carried the female prisoner on his back, running out of the empty Secret Investigation Bureau hall without looking back.

It was daytime, and there were quite a few people passing by on the surrounding roads. But strangely, everyone seemed to ignore these two.

Wherever they passed, the people around them would suddenly disappear one by one. After they left, they would reappear slightly farther away from where they disappeared, as if they existed in different worlds…

Let’s go, let’s go. As long as the intelligence reaches its destination, it won’t be a waste of all these years of undercover work.

Standing at the entrance of the Secret Investigation Bureau, watching the retreating backs of his two companions grow further away, the scar-faced muscular man couldn’t help but raise his hand and touch the grotesque scar on his face that extended all the way to the base of his ear. Then, he pulled the corner of his mouth into a somewhat relieved smile, turned around, and walked toward the stairwell.

At least it’s two-for-one, not a bad deal!

Also, since I no longer expect to return… let’s make a big scene!

(End of Chapter)