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Chapter 763: Misleading Liza
Chapter 763: Misleading Liza
As Zhong Feng sped down the bustling streets of the city, his mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, sifting through the gains from his visit to the Dragon Clan Research Institute.
Though he hadn’t found the exact evidence he was looking for—nothing to directly link the Dragon Clan’s declining fertility to the Solar Empire’s royal family—his trip wasn’t a total loss. At the very least, he had taken numerous photos of the giant dragon corpses. If the dragons ever saw these photos, he was certain it would ignite a storm of rage and sow discord between the dragons and the Skrullians.
Of course, expecting the dragons to turn against the Skrullians solely based on these photos was a bit unrealistic. If the matter were to be exposed, the Solar Empire would likely find a scapegoat to blame and offer sufficient compensation to the dragons, thus resolving the issue without a complete fallout.
To truly turn the dragons against the Skrullians, Zhong Feng needed to find concrete evidence linking the Solar Empire’s royal family to the dragons’ declining fertility. Only then could he drive the final nail into the coffin.
He still had a lot of work ahead of him.
...
By the time he returned to the South City Inn, it was already 6:30 AM.
In the office of the inn’s owner on the top floor, Zhong Feng plopped onto the sofa, his breathing heavy and labored. Unlike Su Yu, who had the ability to teleport, Zhong Feng had to use his own legs—more accurately, all four of them. The vastness of Sun City, combined with the need to maintain stealth, had left him utterly exhausted.
Liza, the inn’s owner, stood behind Zhong Feng with a broad smile, gently massaging his shoulders, much like a devoted wife tending to her returning husband.
After a few moments, she leaned in close to his ear, whispering, “Did you find anything useful there?”
Zhong Feng, who usually had no patience for this female spy, reluctantly shrugged and replied, “Not much. I spent 6 million Solar Credits to bribe the guards, and I only managed to browse through some less important research results at the institute. The underground facilities were off-limits; the guards didn’t have the clearance.”
“6 million Solar Credits?!” Liza gasped, her arms trembling involuntarily. She looked at Zhong Feng with a mix of disbelief and frustration. _This fool just threw away 6 million like it was nothing!_ _If you gave me that money, I could get you whatever you needed with my skills!_
But as a seasoned agent, Liza knew better than to let such thoughts slip out. She managed a strained, polite smile.
Zhong Feng continued to lament, “Give me a few days. I’ll go back to the Dragon Clan Research Institute a few more times, throw in more money, and see if I can get into the underground areas.”
Liza’s arms trembled again. _More money?_ _Last time it was 6 million, this time how much? 10 million?_ _This envoy must be incredibly wealthy. Is he spending the kingdom’s money?_
Liza’s interest in Zhong Feng’s mission deepened. She leaned in closer, her dark lips near his ear, and softly asked, “Can you tell me why His Majesty is interested in the dragons’ reproduction issues?”
“Ha ha, that’s because His Majesty wants to raise a pair of...” Zhong Feng abruptly stopped, realizing he had almost let something slip. He quickly changed the subject, “Nothing, Liza. Just focus on your own business and don’t ask so many questions!”
“Understood.”
Liza quickly replied, maintaining a calm exterior, but her mind was in turmoil.
Zhong Feng's words, though incomplete, were clear when combined with recent events: "His Majesty the King plans to raise a pair of dragons."
Raising a pair of dragons was no small feat. Currently, all dragon resources were firmly under the control of the Sunlit Empire. To raise a pair of dragons, one needed the approval of Emperor Manina of the Sunlit Empire.
However, the problem was that the Makaton Kingdom and the Sunlit Empire were far from allies. King Makaton had repeatedly voiced his opposition to the United Government online. Why would he be granted permission to obtain a pair of dragons?
The Sunlit Empire had countless sycophantic nations, with at least fifty to sixty in the south and east alone.
None of these sycophantic nations had access to any dragon resources. Why would the Makaton Kingdom, which opposed the Sunlit Empire, be granted such a privilege?
Liza's mind raced.
She suddenly thought of an explanation, and it was the only logical one: the Makaton Kingdom was putting on an act!
In reality, the Makaton Kingdom wasn't truly against the United Organization. It was following the orders of the Sunlit Empire.
The Sunlit Empire had orchestrated for the Makaton Kingdom to oppose the United Organization, allowing it to cause trouble from within the enemy camp.
At the critical moment, the Makaton Kingdom would suddenly switch sides, dealing a massive blow to the enemy camp.
By then, the Makaton Kingdom would have earned the right to receive two dragons!
Liza considered the entire scenario and found the logic chain flawless. She couldn't help but feel proud of her sharp mind.
This also explained the sudden shift of the Makaton Kingdom, a far-right feudal monarchy, to the far left. It must have been Emperor Manina's secret directive!
No, she had to pass this intelligence back to headquarters quickly.
She wanted to rush to the basement immediately, but Zhong Feng was still sitting on the sofa, needing to be dealt with.
So, she continued in a gentle voice, "Sir, what aspect of intelligence should we search for next? More about dragon reproduction?"
"No, no," Zhong Feng shook his index finger.
To maintain the act, he added, "We'll search for some less important information online, like what food dragons like to eat, or what snacks they enjoy. Once we have that, I can report back."
"Understood!" Liza responded promptly.
...
...
For the next three days, Zhong Feng stayed at the intelligence point of the Black Riders.
Because Liza had her doubts, he didn't dare to overuse her, only having her and her subordinates investigate trivial matters.
Every day, Zhong Feng claimed to go out to the Dragon Research Institute.
Through his own efforts, he had installed numerous surveillance devices and sensors in the Sunlit Palace and the Scruffy Expeditionary Force's command center.
With the Sunlit Empire's technological capabilities, these devices would likely be dismantled within a few days.
However, it didn't matter, as Zhong Feng wouldn't stay much longer.
He had set up these surveillance devices and sensors primarily to wait for an opportunity—waiting for Emperor Manina III to leave the palace.
Emperor Manina III, a god-tier powerhouse, was a formidable obstacle for Zhong Feng to overcome.
He needed to wait for Manina III to leave before he could gather more intelligence within the palace.
(End of Chapter)
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