Chapter 1188: Increased Guarding

Yingzhou said with a smile.

"We don't need to film. Lost will provide it himself."

Alan and Lina both looked at him.

"Tonight, we go to 'cooperate.' We promise to provide intelligence, but demand to see the 'research progress' first to ensure our intelligence won't be wasted.

To gain our trust, Lost will display his so-called 'research results,' those forged data and equipment. We will carry hidden recording devices and film the entire process."

"And then?"

"Then we 'accidentally' discover flaws in the data he provides, such as a report using an outdated data format, or the background of a photo giving him away. We will act angry, accuse him of deception, and then 'leave in a rage.'

Given Lost's personality, he will think we have seen through everything and will immediately initiate a liquidation procedure."

Lina frowned.

"Isn't that just asking for death?"

Alan took over the conversation.

"No. This is bait. We let him make his move, and then, in the process of 'self-defense,' we reveal the evidence that he attempted to silence us.

At the same time, Lina, you lead people to provide support on the perimeter. Once a conflict breaks out, immediately use the excuse of 'family members being attacked' to contact the military and the media, and blow the matter up."

"Blow it up to the point where the Supreme Council must intervene."

Yingzhou nodded.

"By then, Lost will have only two choices: admit to the attempted liquidation, explain the reason, and expose the truth about the Pure Eye; or maintain Silence and be treated as a 'madman who attacked family officers.' Either way, he is finished."

Lina carefully considered this plan.

"The risk is high. If Lost has more assassins than we anticipated, or if he uses high-yield weapons directly..."

"That is why we have a backup plan."

Yingzhou said.

"Major Alan, have you contacted the other 'Returnees'?"

Alan nodded.

"Seventeen people have been confirmed to have reached their designated positions, scattered across the planet. If needed, they can assemble within three hours."

"Keep them on standby."

Yingzhou said.

"If the situation gets Out of Control tonight, we need to evacuate this planet quickly."

Lina looked at them in surprise.

"You... established such a tight organization in the prisoner-of-war camp?"

Alan and Yingzhou exchanged a glance.

"In a place like that, trust is the only currency."

Alan said.

"We saved each other's lives; this kind of bond is stronger than blood."

Lina was silent for a moment, then nodded.

"I believe you. I will arrange for family guards to be on standby on the perimeter, and at the same time, prepare communication jamming equipment to prevent Lost from calling for reinforcements."

"There is one more thing."

Yingzhou said.

"We need an insurance policy. If the plan fails, if both Alan and I die, someone needs to get the truth out."

Lina's expression became resolute.

"I will. I swear it on the honor of the Saladin Family."

Watching the guarantee from this Alien before him, Yingzhou nodded slightly.

The plan was set. Next was preparation.

Alan contacted other Kalidusi assassins to adjust the deployment.

Lina went to mobilize family resources, arranging vehicles, weapons, and communication equipment.

Yingzhou stayed in the room, carefully checking the hidden recording devices to be carried that night.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Lost sent a communication.

"How are the preparations going, you two?"

Alan replied.

"We are ready. But we need to see your research foundation first to ensure our intelligence has actual value."

The other end of the communication was silent for a few seconds, then Lost said.

"Very well. Seven o'clock tonight, see you at the facility. I will show you our 'latest progress'."

"We will arrive on time."

The communication ended.

Alan looked at Yingzhou.

"He agreed. But it was too straightforward; there might be a trap."

"Of course there is a trap."

Yingzhou said calmly.

"He doesn't want to show any research results at all; he just wants to lure us over to liquidate us. The 'demonstration' we requested gives him the perfect excuse to act: 'while demonstrating sensitive research, discovered the other party were spies, had to eliminate them'."

"So tonight is a double trap."

Alan summarized.

"We want to lure him into acting to obtain evidence; he wants to lure us into a trap to liquidate us."

Alan looked at him.

"Your Majesty, if the situation becomes critical, please allow me to cover your retreat. Your safety is more important than the entire plan."

"No."

Yingzhou shook his head.

"We will definitely succeed."

At six o'clock in the evening, they made their preparations.

Lina prepared a ground vehicle for them, but this time it was not a family vehicle, but a gray hovercar without any markings.

She herself would not accompany them, but would command the extraction from an observation point three kilometers away.

"The vehicle is armored and can withstand fire from light weapons."

Lina said.

"If the situation is not right, retreat immediately, do not hesitate."

"We will."

Alan hugged his sister.

"If... if we don't return tonight, you know what to do."

Lina's eyes turned red, but she nodded firmly.

"I will let the entire Star Alliance know the truth about the Pure Eye."

At six-thirty, they set off.

The vehicle drove toward the mountainous area in the twilight.

Inside the vehicle, Alan checked his weapons and confirmed the plan details one last time.

Yingzhou closed his eyes, letting his consciousness extend slightly.

He could sense the direction of the facility ahead, where there were about thirty life signals, double the amount from the daytime.

"They have reinforced their troops. At least thirty armed personnel, possibly more. There are also traps, likely electric fences or Automatic Cannon turrets."

Alan nodded.

"As expected. Does that require using other assassins?"

"We don't need them."

Yingzhou said.

"We can solve this problem ourselves. We need to let Lost make the first move so that the evidence is irrefutable."

"Understood."

The vehicle drove into the mountain tunnel. The lights were dim.

At the end of the tunnel, the checkpoint was brightly lit.

The number of guards had doubled, all fully armed with serious expressions.

The vehicle stopped.

A guard walked up.

"Please get out of the vehicle and submit to an inspection."

Alan and Yingzhou got out. The inspection was much stricter than during the day: full-body scans, weapon confiscation—they handed over their visible weapons—and they even underwent simple interrogation-style questioning.

"Why are you here at night?"

"Lord Lost invited us to view the research results."

Alan answered calmly.

"Only the two of you?"

"Only us."

The guard looked them over carefully, then waved them through.

"Follow me."