Spy-x-War Showdown
Chapter 208 - 207: Organization of Water

Chapter 208: Chapter 207: Organization of Water

"This is hardly arbitrary, there are so many names we can’t use," Yang Yi glanced casually out the window, where he saw the dazzling sunlight.

Seeing the sun, Yang Yi associated it with the moon, and then he naturally suggested, "How about we call it ’Moonlight’?"

Mike frowned, "Moonlight? What does that mean?"

"It means nothing, it’s just a random choice. Seeing the sunlight made me think of moonlight. If it must mean something, let’s say moonlight can illuminate the night."

Charles frowned and said, "Moonlight? The name sounds a bit effeminate. I don’t want to belong to some organization called Moonlight. Imagine this—I am about to kill someone, and then this is the punishment from Moonlight? Don’t joke."

One person had already expressed opposition, and Paul also loudly agreed, "That’s right, the name feels weird. Why don’t we call ourselves Angels, and my codename will be Michael."

Mike spoke with impatience, "Angel is already the name of a famous mercenary group. Do you want to share a name with someone else?"

Paul opened his mouth, then he loudly said, "Someone’s already taken it? Then forget it, but my codename will be Michael, or Seraphim, then."

Charles murmured, "I’ll still be called the Skinner."

Mike said impatiently, "We aren’t discussing personal codenames right now. We’re waiting for Yang Yi to come up with a name we’ll all share. Your personal codenames can wait. And what kind of name is Michael, Paul? Can’t you come up with something less religious?"

Yang Yi said urgently, "Coming up with a name is just a trivial matter. We can just pick anything. How about you guys give me some suggestions?"

Mike replied with dissatisfaction, "Are you kidding me? This name will be your greatest achievement in life, the most important name you’ll ever have—how can you let others decide it for you? But you’d better hurry up; we are all waiting."

Yang Yi was conflicted; he really hadn’t thought about what to name the organization he would eventually establish. It was undoubtedly a big oversight.

Looking out the window once more, Yang Yi saw a bird land on a tree, so he blurted out, "What about ’Flying Bird’, or ’Blackbird’?"

Brian frowned, "Why would you call it that?"

Yang Yi casually pointed out the bird outside the window.

Charles said with a look of exasperation, "Can’t you take this seriously? I don’t want to be named after something weird! Our organization is called Flying Bird; what does that make us, birdmen?"

Yang Yi made a gloomy face, "It was you who said to pick something casually!"

Paul spoke with dissatisfaction, "How can we pick casually? How can a terrible name inspire any loyalty?"

Yang Yi looked to Mike for help, and Mike spread his hands, "This is your organization, your name, so don’t look at me. Besides, I hate naming things."

Yang Yi said helplessly, "Actually, I think ’The Avenger’ isn’t a bad name. If we can’t use The Avenger, then The Punisher is also good. Why can’t we use it? Or what about ’The Judge’? Can’t we call ourselves The Judge? I think the name sounds grand, uh, and besides, we’re a spy organization, right? Spies usually stay hidden in the shadows, right? So, can’t we pick a name related to the night, like... ’Water’."

Mike looked at Yang Yi with the eyes one reserves for an idiot, "What does water have to do with darkness?"

Yang Yi shook his head, stood up, and looked out the window at a small puddle, "Water has nothing to do with darkness. I just happened to be speaking of this and saw water. Gentlemen, don’t you think water very much suits our characteristics?"

Turning around abruptly, Yang Yi said in a deep voice, "Water is both soft and hard! It can be the source of life or it can destroy everything. Water seeps into everything, it can be formless and shadowless, becoming vapor it can fill every corner of this Earth, freeze into solid ice, and it’s the hardest substance. Water can be gas, liquid, or solid, what else is closer to the image of a spy? I’ve decided, we’ll name ourselves after water!"

The others looked at each other, then Mike suddenly said, "What’s the chemical formula for water? H2O, right? I just think it’s very interesting. A water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. Hydrogen atoms are unstable, dangerous, and highly explosive. Brian, just like you and me, while Yang Yi is that oxygen atom. What’s the characteristic of an oxygen atom? The vast majority, mind you, the vast majority of metals and nonmetals can directly react with oxygen to form oxides, just like how Yang Yi is now our catalyst and binder. Hmm, I think water is pretty good."

Charles frowned, "But what kind of name is water? Are we going to call ourselves ’Organization of Water’?"

Yang Yi nodded, "Exactly, ’Organization of Water’. Every one of us is but a drop of water, but together we form streams, rivers, the ocean! Our aim is to permeate every corner of this world, visible to everyone, yet unnoticed by all."

Paul said in a serious tone, "I have a suggestion. How about we call ourselves ’Holy Water’?"

Yang Yi was speechless, but Mike directly said, "Shut up, we’re not going to choose a name with religious connotations. Let’s just call it ’Organization of Water’. I’m not entirely satisfied but I don’t object to the name."

Yang Yi clapped his hands and declared loudly, "I hereby announce that the Organization of Water is officially established as of this moment. Now, let’s move on to the next item on the agenda!"

Mike said gravely, "Now that we’ve determined the name of our organization, let’s also settle on personal codenames. My codename shall be..."

Mike raised his hand, signaling not to interrupt him. Then, after pondering for a good while, he finally nodded, "I know which cover identity suits me now. From now on, my name is Mike Lopez, a publicly known Portuguese red wine merchant, and in reality, an active information dealer in Europe, alias ’The Cheese’. It’s an identity I’ve used before and I plan to keep using it. Remember it and don’t get it wrong."

Charles laughed, "Why the ridiculous nickname ’The Cheese’? Alright, I’ll be called ’The Skinner’, a new nickname I’ve given myself."

Mike shrugged, "I thought you used to be called ’The Razor’?"

"Yes, I used to be ’The Razor’, which is why I’ve now changed to ’The Skinner’. I think it’s quite good."

Paul said in a deep voice, "I’ll be ’Holy Water’."

Yang Yi smiled, "Not going by ’Michael’ anymore?"

"No, since we are ’Organization of Water’, I’ll be ’Holy Water’. I definitely want a nickname with religious overtones, that’s settled!"

Brian sighed, "You can call me ’Owl’, don’t ask why. As for you, Yang Yi, I’ve got a nickname for you, you can be called ’Sea God’."

As long as it wasn’t ’Little Egg’, Yang Yi was quite happy to respond, "Sea God Poseidon, who controls all waters, is that it?"

Brian nodded, "Yes."

Yang Yi very happily accepted the nickname Brian gave him, and declared loudly, "Great, from now on I am the Sea God. Guys, don’t forget it."