Chapter 45

Jonathan: "But it's a fact that our control over the three of them is insufficient, especially over Master Kent, who is always thinking about escaping the organization to gain freedom. I'm afraid he won't be able to resist the temptations of the witch Daly and will be lured away."

Gordon: "Indeed, Kent is the most capable and the most rebellious among the three. He is the most likely to be lured away tomorrow." — Confirming Jonathan's speculation

Jonathan: "Yes, if that really happens, we will suffer a great loss. Not only will two decades of hard work be in vain, but we will also be working for others. What's even worse is that the organization and Paradise Island are allies, so we can't deal with him like we do with defectors to the Order of Light. We can only swallow our loss in silence." — Filled with resentment

Gordon: "Don't worry, I have a plan to ensure that this won't happen." — A sudden idea

Jonathan: "A plan? You're not thinking of using your own daughter to tie Kent down, are you? That won't work. If Kent decides to go to Paradise Island, he will definitely take your daughter, Golla, with him. And your daughter will also leave voluntarily to get far away from you. I can guarantee that." — Confidently

Gordon: "Why are you guaranteeing that? Are you really that idle...? You guessed wrong. My plan is not to use my daughter to tie him down, but to give them all a 'vaccination.'"

I (Voiceover): "Vaccination? Something like the Three-Corpse Brain Spirit Pill?"

Jonathan: "Vaccination? What kind of vaccination?" — Confused

Gordon: "It's about revealing the true nature of the witch and Paradise Island to them, making them understand that even if they run to Paradise Island and escape the organization's control, they won't find the life they imagine. They will just be jumping from the frying pan into the fire."

Jonathan: "Are you going to reveal the secret files of the 'Turtle Dove Operation' from five years ago?"

Gordon: "Exactly."

Jonathan: "But that's top-secret information. Their clearance levels are not high enough."

Gordon: "In an emergency, we can't be so strict. To keep them, we must do this. Immediately activate the mental link to call them over and tell them it's time for a vaccination."

Jonathan: "Yes..." — Suddenly shivered, as if sensing something ominous

Gordon: "What's wrong? Activate the mental link."

Jonathan: "Sir Gordon, you have a visitor." — Nervously

Gordon: "A visitor? At this late hour, who would come to the Super Natural Disaster Countermeasures Office to see me? Is it Kent or the witch?"

Jonathan: "It's Rayshak." — As if facing a formidable enemy

I (Voiceover): "Oh, the old scholar finally decided to face his feelings and came to confess to Gordon? What an unexpected turn of events."

Gordon: "...How many people did he bring?" — Seriously

Jonathan: "It seems he only brought his daughter, Raylia. But you know, the 'Terrifying Shadow' is best at assassination. His assassins can easily avoid my mental detection if they want to." — Explaining

Gordon: "If it's fate, it can't be avoided. Although I made a bold decision at the dock today, it's unlikely that the organization sent him to kill me. Let him in."

Jonathan: "Yes, sir."

Rayshak and Raylia were invited into Gordon's office.

Gordon: "What a day, to have you, a rare guest, visit me." — Sarcastically

Rayshak: "Don't say that. Before coming here, I actually checked the almanac, which says it's good for 'burying the dead' and bad for 'traveling or making alliances'." — Retorting

Gordon: "You're making it up. Today isn't Qingming Festival. I tell you, you can't scare me."

Rayshak: "I'm not making it up. Don't believe me? Check it yourself."

Gordon: "Alright, alright, get to the point. I still have to give people vaccinations."

Rayshak: "Since you have work to do, I'll get straight to the point. It's about the security for the Amazonian princess and her entourage."

Gordon: "Security for those witches? Did the Order of Light send assassins?"

Jonathan: "That's unlikely. Their final negotiations in Gotham City should be highly confidential. Could it be that Order of Light agents were on a different mission and just happened to pass through Gotham City?"

Rayshak: "Unfortunately, no. As for the so-called high confidentiality, it's not high enough. The Order of Light found out." — Gave Raylia a nod

Raylia: "This is intelligence from the surveillance footage at Gotham City Airport thirty minutes ago. The appearance of these two people triggered the 'Terrifying Shadow's' silent alarm." — Handed two photos to Gordon

Gordon: "(Examining the photos) It's them... Your analysis is correct; they are targeting Daly and her group." — Confirming Rayshak's judgment

I (Voiceover): "What's so special about this man and woman? How can Gordon be so sure they are targeting Daly and her group just by looking at them?"

Gordon: "Where are they now? Are they being monitored?"

Rayshak: "They only appeared at Gotham City Airport and then disappeared."

Gordon: "Just appeared? With their abilities, they shouldn't have shown themselves at all. And they took a commercial flight to Gotham City? Is this a deliberate ruse?"

Rayshak: "Your analysis is the same as mine. They are deliberately drawing our attention to mislead us and cover their main operation."

Gordon: "They know that with just the two of them and the Order of Light agents in Gotham City, they can't break through the security and disrupt the negotiations. They need enough skilled people to succeed. But there's a catch. They don't need to create this ruse. It's like telling us directly: 'The Order of Light knows the organization is negotiating with Paradise Island and has sent people to cause trouble.' It's a brain-dead move, incomprehensible."

Rayshak: "Is there any other catch?" — Mysteriously

Gordon: "This guy is just being mysterious. He already knows the answer." — Grumbling

Gordon: "If the Order of Light knew about the negotiations earlier, why didn't they act sooner? Why wait until the last moment? Are they not afraid the negotiations will succeed? Or do they have control over the negotiation process and know it won't succeed?"

Rayshak: "Or perhaps the Order of Light only received the relevant intelligence today and hastily formed a team to disrupt the negotiations." — Pointing out

Gordon: "That's the only reasonable explanation... Those Soviet bastards!" — Cursing

Jonathan: "We can't do this. Isn't this selling out our Chinese branch? No, I can't keep quiet anymore. I'm going to report this to the General Secretary..." — About to leave

Gordon: "Stop. You don't need to go. If there were real evidence, Rayshak would have already reported it to the General Secretary. Why wait until now?"

Rayshak: "Yes, it's just my speculation. There is no substantial evidence. Otherwise, the traitor's head would already be in the General Secretary's hands."

I (Voiceover): "The old scholar is really domineering. And the Soviet headquarters is really despicable. Do they only feel relieved when other branches are struggling?"

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