Returning to her room alone, Rachel took out her cell phone and dialed a number before it stopped.
Robert’s phone number was already displayed on the smartphone screen with auto-completion, but his finger did not press the call button.
Just look at it for a while.
Rachel finally put her phone down on the bed.
‘It’s nothing to call… I don’t have anything to ask for… … .’
Rachel’s gaze fell naturally.
There were quite a few things to ask about who Mia Ritz was, who was related to her, etc., but there was no justification for asking for the data from the upper management.
There was nothing suspicious.
It was because in order to come here in the first place, you had to go through high-repetition, high-intensity tests.
Whether it’s the Pentagon, the CIA, the State Department, whatever, it must have gone through a lot.
It was a structure in which impurity molecules could not come out.
If that were the case at all, it would be safe to say that America had no future.
So at least you need a reason to ask, Rachel had nothing to say about Mia.
After all, it was all that bothered me.
some kind of reaction.
“after… … .”
An exhaled breath escaped Rachel’s mouth.
However, this was far from a mindset that the indigenous people reacted as if they were checking outsiders or felt uncomfortable with new members.
It was a very emotional reaction.
It also had a rational psychology related to Kang Tae.
It didn’t even happen suddenly.
There were signs.
Rachel had been guessing about her condition for quite some time.
‘… My feelings for Lee are heavier than I thought.’
Images of Kang-tae’s past flashed through her mind.
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Laughing at the end of a trivial conversation, hesitating at the suggestion of having a beer, and even meeting our eyes while eating together.
It was fascinating from one to ten.
It had to be.
Because Kang-tae was a young man with a tall, solid body, cool looks, and even the ability to dare not be matched.
Rachel had a crush on her at some point.
So we talked, drank, and ate together.
If the circumstances were right, it could have developed into a romantic relationship.
Because Kang-tae didn’t seem to hate himself either.
But that was it.
Rachel didn’t bother to actively confront her either.
It was because I was worried that the relationship would deepen and affect the operation.
So I tried my best to keep my colleagues’ line.
It wasn’t that I couldn’t approach Kang-tae because I was busy or didn’t have time.
He could break into the room at any time.
I was just doing my best.
However, in the midst of that, Mia appeared.
She was also a beauty that everyone on the team, including Kang-tae, said was pretty, and she was even a kind of secretary in charge of Kang-tae.
‘… Could it be that he was aiming for a s*xual fantasy?’
Rachel frowned, but no answer came.
All she realized was that her heart leaned more towards Kang-tae than he thought, and that it was quite heavy.
Instead, she added assumptions.
“That means… … .”
Soon, a light wrinkle formed between Rachel’s brows.
‘I guess sleeping with Lee is the purpose. Then his child… No, to find out whether the ability is inherited… … ?’
Rachael lifted her gaze, which had dropped before she knew it, and looked toward the ceiling, then shook her head.
‘If I couldn’t extract the sperm separately… A natural relationship, no… Maybe marriage itself is the purpose. In order to fully assimilate into America by creating a family with children… … .’
After making her own reasoning, she nodded.
I came to this conclusion not as a woman agonizing over a man she likes, but as an agent who went through the Department of Homeland Security and the CIA.
‘Forcing Harry’s wedding in an uneasy situation is also… I guess that’s what it meant.’
Suddenly, Rachel’s exhalation caught her breath.
“after… I mean… … .”
* * *
Two days later, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, USA.
Into the small conference room, men in suits who had passed their passes and several active-duty soldiers in combat uniforms or uniforms entered.
Five people to do it all.
Half of the 10 chairs on the oval table are empty.
But the people sitting was a factor equal to 100 chairs, not 10.
Two high-ranking officials who hold real power in the CIA, two generals in the Pentagon, and even Robert, the head of an unknown organization.
As the five of them sat facing each other, leaving the seat of honor empty, one of the generals opened a laptop.
“I will connect the screen with the Minister.”
Then, for a while to operate the mouse with a clicking sound.
A blank screen at the front of the conference room lit up, followed by a familiar face.
It was Thomas, the Secretary of Defense, sitting in the background of airplane seats.
– … Are you connected? Oh, okay.
Thomas, who moved his gaze as if looking at the camera and screen, brought up the matter right away.
– Now, let’s postpone our regards until later and proceed with the agenda for the meeting. Everyone is like that, but I’m too busy… Then who will speak first?
“I will report on the operation wedding.”
– Oh, that.
The minister had forgotten about it, and replied as if he had just remembered it.
– That should work as planned, but do you have anything to report?
It was an issue that he recognized as a simple event that he had erased from his priorities to remember.
Harry’s wedding.
It was an event held at the Pentagon for selected guests, so it had to be held according to the scheduled plan and location.
But it wasn’t that simple.
Because a bounty of 1 billion dollars is hanging on Kang-tae, a very strict and meticulous strategy was established and proceeded.
There were no gaps in it, and no flexible conditions existed.
Unless even an emergency arises.
So it was time for Thomas to look at him as if he was wondering what was going on.
“I confirmed a ballpoint pen-type poison needle, which is mainly used in Russia or North Korea, from the person arrested at dawn two days ago… As a result of investigating the import route, it was confirmed that they cooperated with a Jihad cell in the mainland.”
– … Jihad?
“That’s right.”
– Are you sure? Got the damn connection?
Thomas’ words carried an unpleasant feeling.
It was because extremist Muslims who insisted on the so-called holy war were already cumbersome organizations.
It was different from illegal mercenaries working for money or criminals hiding in the United States.
It was fanatical, it was blind.
Simply put, it makes things more complicated.
“… We are investigating further, but it is very likely that jihad was also involved.”
– What’s the plan?
“So far, nothing wrong.”
– … Reports should be sent immediately, and who should pay attention to?
“Including four major management targets within the mainland. And that report… … .”
– Yes, send it. Send it to Mr. Anderson.
“All right.”
The answering general looked at Robert, who was sitting in the last seat, and Robert met his gaze and nodded.
Then Thomas confirmed some things to Robert as well.
Progress or specials, etc.
After Thomas, who confirmed additionally in addition to what was reported, gave instructions to the general.
Then, with one eyebrow creased, he spoke.
– Anything else?
“hmm… Now it seems it is my turn to speak.”
A high-ranking CIA agent wearing a suit opened his mouth.
– Next on the agenda, it’s about the Chinese Duke. right?
“Yes, this is the case of Wang Qing, the de facto ruler of the Central United Front Work Department.”
– Ahh… That bald-headed, pot-bellied horse.
“That’s right. Did you meet when contacting China this time?”
– He was bluffing, so… What is the dragon? That wouldn’t be something to report here.
Thomas said as if to hasten the matter.
It was because, after visiting Japan and Korea, he stopped by Europe and then came back.
Paperwork to be processed was piled up, ministers from friendly countries were waiting to talk via video call, and subordinate generals had to give supplementary and additional instructions.
With Thomas looking tired, the CIA agent opened his mouth.
“in fact… Rather than reporting to the minister, it is more of a matter for everyone in this room to discuss.”
– discussion?
“Especially Mr. Anderson must agree.”
– What is it?
“Wang Qing… It has been confirmed that he ambushed and captured our agents, and we have even been informed that he is preparing a serious operation. We need to get rid of him, or his practitioners, in the current situation.”
– That sounds like a report to your director… … .
Thomas was speechless.
The eyebrows also narrowed.
It was because everyone’s consultation was necessary, and the topic of removing the target came up in a situation where they were talking about the need for Robert’s consent.
It also targeted a person who is called the second or third person in China.
It wasn’t something a normal agent could do.
No, nobody could.
Even if you try, you will either fail or face a backlash.
Only one person in the United States was able to do this successfully.
Tae Kang.
That is, to borrow him.
By the time Thomas stared intently at him, Robert was also aware of the situation and looked at it.
The CIA agent’s mouth opened.
“I want to put Alpha.”
Upon hearing this, Robert’s eyes changed.
It was because the internal code that referred to Kangtae was alpha.
The two letters of the country code were added to the front, followed by a separate number for distinction, but the important thing was that the word alpha meant Kangtae.
Because his ability was manifested in Al Zamash, and he also has Alpha’s ability.
Suddenly, Robert’s mouth opened.
“Are you talking about infiltrating China again?”
“The location is yet to be determined. There is also a possibility that it will be a ship on the coast or Taiwan.”
“It could be more dangerous.”
“Yes, in normal circumstances, we would have used an agent on our side, but as you know, the target is a member of the Standing Committee… … .”
Thomas on the other side of the screen reacted to the CIA agent’s reply.
– He’s not a gun to take anywhere and shoot.
“I know. Priority is given to operations involving the terrorist Pikal. I am well aware that this is what the President also ordered.”
At Thomas’ words, the CIA agent calmly explained.
Everyone in the room knew this.
Kang Tae was a special talent who needed special treatment.
I couldn’t just use it because it was consumable.
The ability is close to that of a superhuman, but the resistance of the human body is because it is human after all.
If you get hit by a bullet, you bleed the same way.
Of course, physical recovery is extremely good, but that doesn’t mean there is no damage at all.
Even if he surpassed human limits, he was a human being who would get injured if he overdoes it.
Of course he could have died.
in any way.
Therefore, more careful management was required.
Just possessing a living Kangtae was a threat to neighboring countries.
A CIA agent soon spoke.
“So I’m trying to create a situation.”
– Are you making it?
“Pikal.”
– Pikal?
“He was in contact with Wang Qing. In China.”
Thomas interrupted the answer.
“So you’re saying you’re going to create another similar opportunity and catch Pikal in the meantime?”
“It would be great if that happened, but I don’t see it as a big possibility. Pichal is a very cautious person. It is a judgment that it is very difficult to create a similar situation.”
The CIA agent replied with regret, and Robert nodded as well.
Pikal was rarely seen, and he never put himself in danger.
Therefore, unless Pikal was induced, it was difficult to create a situation.
Before long, Thomas on the screen reacted.
– So, what plan did you have in mind?
A cautious answer came back to the words that seemed to be urging.
“We intend to create a rift in the relationship between Pikal and China or the President by eliminating Wang Qing or his aides. To put it simply… It’s a time-honored CIA operation where friendly people or countries turn their backs.”