Spy-x-War Showdown
Chapter 931 - 936: The Gecko’s Tail

Chapter 931: Chapter 936: The Gecko’s Tail

If everyone was patting Yang Yi on the shoulder saying they’d definitely help him to the end, the scene might have been somewhat awkward, so people showed their support for Yang Yi in their own acceptable way.

After a moment of commotion, Annastasia let go of Brian’s arm, and then she gently clapped her hands, "Okay, now we need to discuss and plan the specific implementation details."

It was finally time to take things seriously, Anton sighed with relief, and then he said in a deep voice, "Actually, if we only talk about the plan itself, it’s quite possible to achieve. Your intense reaction to the plan is simply because he’s someone you love."

Xiao Ran’s brow furrowed, "What do you mean by that?"

Kate and Xiao Ran had the most intense reactions, but Kate didn’t care if others said she loved Yang Yi, while Xiao Ran was very opposed to such an idea.

Anton waved his hand, "Setting aside emotional factors, if this were a KGB operation plan, with so many favorable conditions, it’s very possible to penetrate the Grey-cloaked People. Of course, there are risks, but they are not insurmountable."

After thinking for a moment, Anton continued, "I believe the most important thing is to reach an agreement with the cleaners first. If we can’t get the support of the cleaners, we might as well give up, it’s too dangerous, but getting their support is crucial, yet we can’t just let them call the shots. An equal partnership is very important, but it seems we don’t currently have the qualifications to cooperate with the cleaners on an equal footing."

Annastasia immediately said, "Yes, this is a critical factor. Xiao Dan, you said you would definitely get the full support of the cleaners, but in my view, it’s not as simple as you think. Right now, you’re an important piece for the cleaners, but to shift from being a piece to a player, you need to strengthen your hand."

Yang Yi thought for a while, then with a distressed face, he said, "Are my conditions still not enough to get the cleaners to bet heavily on me?"

Annastasia said sternly, "You said ’bet heavily,’ that’s gambler’s thinking. Let me clarify something — you can treat this as a major gamble, but the cleaners will never bet. I have a question for you, you said you don’t want to expose the real strength of the Organization of Water?"

Yang Yi nodded, "Yes, there’s a lot we can’t reveal, like our underground bank, I don’t plan to let the cleaners and Grey-cloaked People know about that."

Annastasia smiled, "Good, let’s analyze this, you don’t have the capital from an underground bank, so what’s left for you is arms trading, the legitimate investments by Deyo, and an intelligence organization that isn’t very strong. In my opinion, your stakes aren’t substantial enough, and most importantly, you said you want to hide the main structure of the Organization of Water, what does that mean? It means you’re not irreplaceable in the eyes of the Grey-cloaked People, and if you’re not irreplaceable to them, then you’re not someone the cleaners should support unconditionally."

Yang Yi thought seriously, then nodded, "You’re right. The strength I can offer makes me a very important person, but not irreplaceable."

Brian exclaimed loudly, "Then show all your cards!"

Annastasia gave Brian a look, and he immediately shrank his neck subconsciously, muttering, "Did I say something wrong?"

Yang Yi exhaled, "Impossible. Boer’s plan has made it so the Organization of Water cannot be exposed. Doing so would be betting everything on the table, I can’t do that."

Annastasia smiled, "My question is, what do the Grey-cloaked People value the most?"

Yang Yi paused for a while, "Money? The Grey-cloaked People are always short on money."

Annastasia shook her head, "No, not money. Think about the impression the Grey-cloaked People have always left on people, and the extremely rare occasions they take the initiative to contact the outside world as what?"

Yang Yi responded without hesitation, "Intelligence."

Annastasia raised her hand, "Very good. Since you know the Grey-cloaked People place extremely high value on intelligence, what comes next is simple. Intelligence capability — the intelligence capability of the Organization of Water must be shown!"

Yang Yi hesitated, because he didn’t want to drag the entire Organization of Water into this; he could gamble everything he had, but not the entire organization.

Annastasia smiled, "You have no other choice. If you want to win the war, you can’t tie your own hands. Mike’s plan for you was actually very good, which is to make the Organization of Water famous in the intelligence world. You already have most of the favorable conditions, but you can’t sever ties with the Organization of Water."

Yang Yi exhaled, then he said to Annastasia in a grave voice, "I understand what you mean, you still want me to lead the entire Organization of Water into the view of the Grey-cloaked People, but that’s not what I want."

After speaking, Yang Yi said earnestly, "I need to cut ties with the Organization of Water and then establish a seemingly powerful intelligence organization, like a gecko’s tail that can be dropped at any time."

Anton immediately said, "That’s difficult; it can’t be achieved in a short amount of time."

Yang Yi smiled, "Actually, it’s not that hard. You guys do the jobs, and I’ll find some disposable people to act as a firewall, the kind that won’t give me a moral burden."

Annastasia’s suggestion was for Yang Yi to expose the Organization of Water to the Grey-cloaked People, adding a significant weight to his bet, but Yang Yi intended to hide the organization, so even if he failed, he wouldn’t bring down the entire Organization of Water with him. Annastasia’s proposal was practical and immediately actionable, whereas Yang Yi’s idea faced many more difficulties; he wasn’t a gecko that could easily lose its tail. To establish a firewall, he needed people, and if it were to be sufficiently deceptive, it would take time.

Kate looked at Yang Yi, "You know, I don’t mind dying with you."

Yang Yi gave a wry smile, "But I do mind. I can pay any price, but leading everyone to their deaths is a price I cannot afford to pay."

Annastasia seemed somewhat helpless as she supported her forehead, contemplating something, while Yang Yi said gravely, "No need to say more. I’ve thought about this for a long time. You can’t offer any more constructive suggestions. So just go ahead with my plan..."

The phone rang, cutting off Yang Yi’s words, and after he took a glance at the phone, he immediately answered the call.

"Hello?"

After just a word, Yang Yi covered the phone’s mouthpiece with his hand, and then he said with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile, "I think... I’ve found some extra leverage to bet with."