Chapter 53: Skill Bountiful Harvest

Only after that major repeated it once more and handed over a document did General Zhang react.

He examined the document seriously, his face full of surprise.

Military Intelligence Bureau agent?

Could it be that Boss Dai's subordinates, the Eight Vajras, took action?

General Zhang was still shocked by the news when the major added, "Commander, Mayor Yu has agreed to meet with us to discuss pre-war matters."

"He is waiting for you to confirm the time and place of our meeting."

Upon hearing this, General Zhang temporarily set aside the Hongkou matter, thought for a moment, and said, "Let's set the time for two days from now at 6 p. m."

As for the location,

As Mayor Yu is a senior official of Shanghai, it's possible the Japanese spies have already set their sights on him.

Holding the meeting at the military camp would certainly be safe.

But it would surely alert the Japanese spies, thereby leaking the National Government's secret dispatch of troops to Shanghai.

General Zhang certainly did not want a repeat of the leak incident involving the "Sinking Ship Tactic" to happen on his watch.

After a moment's contemplation, General Zhang said, "Let's choose the meeting venue at the Splendid Endeavor Hotel."

The Splendid Endeavor Hotel is a large hotel in Shanghai where Mayor Yu often receives dignitaries from all walks; even if he appears there, it will not raise the Japanese spies' suspicion.

"Yes, Commander!" the major replied, briskly walking out.

……

Hongkou, somewhere.

When Yanping Tarou learned of what had happened in Hongkou, he flew into a rage.

Sakai Mieko was his star pupil and also his right-hand man in Shanghai.

Of course.

One Sakai Mieko alone was not enough to make him this angry.

What troubled him most was that the dozens of agents under her command were all wiped out.

This directly caused the Special Higher Police's spy network in Shanghai to suffer a heavy blow.

The Storm Plan had already begun, and now they suddenly lost so many personnel.

This will inevitably affect the plan's smooth progress.

"You bastard, you damn fool!"

Usually stern and able to tightly control his emotions, Yanping Tarou could no longer hold back, snarling with bared teeth, his eyes flashing cold light.

Just yesterday, he had been boasting to Seikawa Miyuki Shigezai about how formidable Sakai Mieko was.

Once the Storm Plan is successfully implemented, it will surely thwart the Chinese government army's intention to use troops against Shanghai.

The result.

Even though the Military Intelligence Bureau had suffered heavy losses, they still managed to assassinate Sakai Mieko on their own turf—this undoubtedly amounted to rubbing the Special Higher Police's face in the dirt.

As Yanping Tarou seethed with anger, a rhythmic knocking sounded at the door.

The two agents guarding the door cautiously opened it, and another agent rushed in, hurrying to Yanping Tarou's side and saying,

"Section Chief, intelligence has come in that General Zhang has secretly arrived in Shanghai."

"They plan to hold a secret meeting at the Splendid Endeavor Hotel two days from now at 6 p. m."

Upon hearing this, Yanping Tarou instantly perked up.

General Zhang and Mayor Yu were originally the intended assassination targets; now the Shanghai Special Higher Police, having suffered heavy losses, are short-handed.

This is a rare assassination opportunity.

If we can take them out in one fell swoop, the Storm Plan will be more than halfway to success.

"Immediately order all team leaders to assemble," Yanping Tarou said coldly.

"Hai!" that agent exclaimed, then added, "Section Chief, there is suspicion that a Party Affairs Office agent participated in the Hongkou battle."

"Party Affairs Office?" Yanping Tarou blinked in surprise.

"The leader is a young woman; this is a portrait drawn from the recollections of the on‑scene agent." The Japanese agent produced a picture from his pocket and respectfully handed it to Yanping Tarou.

"Regardless of who she is, find her whereabouts and confirm her identity!" Yanping Tarou snarled after glancing at the picture.

"Whether she is from the Military Intelligence Bureau or the Party Affairs Office, root out everyone connected to her and kill them all!"

……

International Settlement.

Chen Yongren and his two companions rented a small courtyard.

This is the turf of white‑skinned foreigners; on the surface the Japanese cannot reach here, so for now it is relatively safe.

When the Maeda Sake House killed Japanese spies, the system notification sound kept ringing.

Now that the danger has passed, Chen Yongren finally has time to check his interface.

He opened the panel.

Lying on the bed, Chen Yongren shifted to a more comfortable position.

The next second.

A rectangular virtual frame appeared before Chen Yongren's eyes.

Name: Chen Yongren.

Age: 20.

Native place: Fenghua.

Military rank: Second Lieutenant.

Position: Deputy Captain of Squad One, Team One, Action Section of the Military Intelligence Bureau, Acting Captain, and Section Chief of the Shanghai Temporary Operations Unit of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

Medal: Fourth Class Cloud Flag Insignia.

Weapons: Belgian Browning pistol, Walther pistol (system reward, 100 rounds of ammunition), Ka-Bar 1214 combat dagger (army version) (system reward).

Existing skills:

【Insight lv5】: Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles without peril.

The master can freely listen to the inner voices of everyone within a 50-meter radius centered on themselves; now the master can simultaneously select two specific targets for Insight.

【Insight lv2】*1: Pending upgrade.

【Danger Sense lv5】: If there is any danger within a 65-meter radius, the master will receive an early warning signal, ensuring the master can survive smoothly in future espionage endeavors.

New feature: can accurately inform the direction of the danger source.

【Danger Sense lv1】*1: Pending upgrade.

【Strongest Acting School】: In these tumultuous times, as an intelligence operative, how could you easily reveal your identity? Bring out your finest acting skills and confuse those around you!

【Dagger Mastery】: No one can defeat you in dagger combat.

Cannot be upgraded.

【God-level Makeup Art】: Utilize your superb makeup skills to roam the espionage world.

Cannot be upgraded.

【Prisoner Binding Technique】: Those you bind will be unable to escape (though binding is good, please do not misuse it).

Cannot be upgraded.

【Mind Control lv3】: Can break down the target's inner defenses; even the most resolute will cannot resist.

Simultaneous target count increased to 2, skill effective range 3 meters, cooldown reduced to 22 hours (please do not have any strange thoughts).

【Full Concentration】 (enhanced): The master can highly focus attention, detecting subtle changes in the surrounding environment.

New feature: can see through the clothing of a single target within a 50-meter radius to determine whether they are carrying dangerous items.

(Special reward for killing a section-level target)

【Photographic Memory lv1】: Your memory will reach the pinnacle; you will be able to recall any detail of everything that happens within seven days (once the details are remembered, they will not be forgotten even after seven days.

The battle at Maeda Sake House was truly a great harvest!

Besides the previously rewarded Walther pistol, another dagger reward has been added.

The Ugly Country's army dagger is just right for doing some dirty work that's inconvenient to do with a gun.

Moreover, the levels of these three skills—Insight, Danger Sense, and Mind Control—have also been improved, ushering in a qualitative leap,

Insight can now lock onto two targets simultaneously.

While the range of Danger Sense has expanded, it can now even accurately know the direction of danger.

While the range of Mind Control has increased and its cooldown reduced, the number of targets that can be locked onto has also increased by one.

Moreover, I have also gained another Photographic Memory skill.

This skill is very useful for intelligence analysis.

Especially after eliminating Sakai Mieko, gaining a Photographic Memory skill, I actually randomly strengthened a non-upgradable skill,

Full Concentration can now see through the target's clothing.

However…

Why do I now have an additional position as the Section Chief of the Shanghai Temporary Operations Group of the Military Intelligence Bureau?