Spy-x-War Showdown
Chapter 534 - 522: Test

Chapter 534: Chapter 522: Test

Ukraine, Kiev.

It wasn’t that Yang Yi liked this place, but after the Organization of Water had lost a place they could call home, they really had nowhere else to go.

Besides, Yang Yi felt that Justin would definitely need to find him. If he wasn’t waiting in Ukraine to square things with Justin, was he supposed to wait in Rome for Justin to fail?

This time the cleaner had arranged their lodging in Kiev. Yang Yi didn’t need to worry about the tedious yet important matters of arranging food, clothing, shelter, and transportation.

At night, when everything was settled and everyone gathered to eat, Yang Yi’s phone rang.

It was a call from Justin.

Yang Yi made a gesture to keep quiet and then answered the call, only to hear Justin’s frantic voice, "Buddy, something happened to the gold bought by the Anderson Research Association. It’s been stolen."

"Uh, what does that have to do with us?"

Justin angrily said, "How can it not be related? They think the leak came from my side. Tell me, did you mention the gold to anyone else?"

Yang Yi replied with a very surprised and concerned tone, "What! That actually happened, fuck! Do you think I would tell anyone else about that sort of thing?"

Justin said, distressed, "We’re in trouble. Unless I can prove this has nothing to do with me, it’s going to be a problem, and if I have trouble, then you guys definitely won’t be having an easy time either."

For the Organization of Water, Justin was of course still a major figure not to be trifled with. Thus, Yang Yi replied very cautiously, "If I may be so bold, the buyer was found by you, and now the buyer’s problem might implicate us, doesn’t that seem a bit inappropriate?"

Justin let out a few cold laughs, "Inappropriate? Do you think the kind of person who could buy that gold would be reasonable?"

"First tell me what happened to the gold!"

"The batch of gold was stolen last night in Rome. I don’t think it was you guys either, because you don’t have that kind of power. But the problem is, there are only so many people who know about this. If we investigate, it will eventually lead back to us."

Justin’s situation was very awkward. Yang Yi didn’t know what relationship Justin had with the Grey-cloaked People, but as one of the involved parties, he suspected that Justin would have a hard time clearing his name.

If Justin could withstand the pressure and didn’t give up the name Trident to the Grey-cloaked People, then Yang Yi and his people would still be safe. But if Justin, to clear his own name, gave up the Aurora Mercenary Corps and Trident right off the bat, then Yang Yi and his people would be in trouble.

A bully always picks on the weakest; and since Aurora is much stronger than Trident, if Justin needed to offer a scapegoat, Trident would definitely be the first in line.

Yang Yi asked very vigilantly, "Hey, buddy, you didn’t sell us out, did you?"

Indeed, Yang Yi hadn’t handled this matter honorably, because it was he who told the cleaner about the gold after selling it, so he did feel somewhat guilty toward Justin. But now, it was time to test Justin’s character.

Justin fell silent for a moment before saying, "This matter has nothing to do with me, and I will find out the truth. If it turns out that you were the ones who leaked the information, don’t blame me for not being polite. If this has nothing to do with you, then you don’t have to worry about me throwing you under the bus to protect myself. That’s how it is."

Justin hung up the phone, and Yang Yi let out a sigh of relief, speaking to everyone, "It’s okay now, let’s continue eating. While we’re at it, I have something to tell everyone."

After a moment of thought, Yang Yi spoke in a deep voice, "We are only staying in Kyiv temporarily; we’re about to go to Seoul, and we need to go there in batches. Once we’re in Seoul, we’ll regroup. This trip to Seoul is for gathering intelligence; it’s highly unlikely we’ll engage in combat, so there’s no need for everyone to go."

Zhang Yong said nonchalantly, "So that means I don’t have to go, right?"

Yang Yi nodded and said, "Yes, Xiao Ran, Kate, and I will take a detour through Hong Kong to enter Seoul, Brian and Paul will go through Paris, and then Anton and Chris can come directly from Kyiv. For now, only a few of us will go; the rest will stay in Kyiv. Although the situation here is quite chaotic, everyone still needs to be careful. Brother Yong, I’m leaving this side to you."

Zhang Yong looked disappointed and said, "I thought I wouldn’t have anything to do and could take a few days off to have fun. Alright then, I’ll stay here."

Mike Donald stirred his spoon and said, "Why do I have to stay here too? Do you think I’m cut out to be a mercenary?"

Yang Yi chuckled, "Mr. Quinn, we’re going to Seoul to gather intelligence."

Mike Donald wore a look of entitlement, "I know that, but are you saying you think all I’m good for is playing with explosives? Please, think about it, I’ve survived up to now, and it’s not just because I play with explosives."

Yang Yi laughed dryly and then with an apologetic face said, "Of course, I know you’re not just good at playing with explosives, but the problem is that you’re too famous. I don’t want us to be targeted because you’re recognized, so you’ll have to stay here."

Mike Donald wore a look of regret, then said helplessly, "Well, that’s the trouble with fame. I’m really not sure anymore if leaving Sicily was the right decision."

Yang Yi was already bold to leave Mike Donald behind; he didn’t dare let him come along to Seoul and risk being spotted.

Not daring to provoke Mike Donald further, Yang Yi said sternly, "Now, let’s talk about money. Everyone who participated in the operation will get a share; the money has already been deposited into the accounts. Just check and make sure you receive it."

Roman, Sergei, and Vitali each got five hundred thousand US dollars, and the rest, including Hank, each got one million. Those who didn’t participate in the operation wouldn’t get any money. After all, as the Organization of Water grows, it’s not feasible to split the earnings equally among everyone after each mission. Only those who participate get paid.

Zhang Yong spoke with interest, "There are fourteen of us here now. Apart from the seven of you confirmed to go to Seoul, that leaves seven of us here, which is enough to take on mercenary work. If a suitable mission comes up, should we take it under the name of Trident?"

Hank was shocked, "Ah, am I also counted among the mercenaries?"

Zhang Yong said impatiently, "You’re not included."

In Yang Yi’s plan, Trident would definitely be separated from the Organization of Water. It could be considered a purely martial unit under the Organization of Water yet relatively independent, able to take on its own assignments to make a living. When needed, it could be called upon as a formidable fighting force. However, that was a plan for the future, not for now.

"Roman and Sergei are injured and can’t move for the time being, so you guys just stay put here for now."

After rejecting Zhang Yong’s suggestion, Yang Yi smiled and said, "Don’t worry, we won’t be in Seoul for too long. Right now, we’re just laying low. Soon we’ll have work for you, so don’t be anxious. Just wait patiently."