Chapter 28: Mingchuan's Hidden Identity—The Web of Intelligence is Cast
“The last lesson: the Hawkeye model and its upgraded Windeye version. This too evolved from other sniper rifle models, gradually developing from the standard military Barrett to the SQS-type sniper rifle, and finally to the Hawkeye sniper rifle.”
“All right, are you done yet? I’m so sleepy now. Having to listen to your lecture right after lunch is really boring.”
“Okay, just one last mech and we’re almost finished. Let’s continue. Many people think Hawkeye is equipped with nothing but a sniper rifle, but actually, it also has a laser short sword—a collaborative product between Norway's Aurora Technologies and Israel's Photonics Corporation. Though its principle is somewhat similar to the heavy strike cannon, it’s still cutting-edge technology. Hawkeye’s ammunition is limited, only one hundred rounds. After all, this weapon is quite new, and the rounds aren’t produced in large quantities. Each Hawkeye pilot doesn’t even carry a thousand rounds. So, you six Hawkeye pilots, be careful not to waste them. One day, you might run out of ammo you’re carrying.”
As Taylor reached this point, Mingchuan interrupted him, “Enough, Taylor, you’re talking too much; everyone else has fallen asleep.”
“If I hadn’t, how could they possibly sleep?”
“You forget, I never make deals with low success rates. There was a special sleeping drug in the food they just ate. Now the effect is kicking in.”
“Are you not afraid they’ll suddenly wake up?”
“Of course I am. To be safe, I injected them with a sedative earlier, especially Wenxin—I gave her a little extra.”
“That’s just your style. So, what do you need me to do?”
“What about the thing I asked Tyron to make?”
“This? I haven’t checked it yet.” Taylor handed the item to Mingchuan. “What is it?”
“It’s a mech summoning watch, identical to the one Wenxin has. Now, immediately sync the data between the two watches and give me the one with the bug. Who knows, Wenxin’s identity seems complicated, and she might be investigating mine.”
“Don’t worry, besides yourself, only five people know your real identity—and they’re all your subordinates. What’s there to fear?”
“Good. Now hurry up with what I asked of you; I need it immediately.”
A short while later, Taylor completed the task.
“Well done, my good brother. From now on, monitor her conversations with that former Earl. If you get any intel, report it to me right away. Remember, the first report must include my surname, T. Wait for my reply before sending the truly critical intel. Watch carefully for my reply—if it lacks the cipher from my previous message, it may be a fake. Stay sharp.”
“All right, I know you’re a professional. I’ll deliver any important intel to you immediately. All you have to do is take down Satan and help us upgrade our mechs. After all, you’re the leading creator in mech technology. If you could give us the blueprint for your previous Angel mech, that would be ideal.”
“I will never hand over the Angel blueprint. Isn’t that what they’re after? I have only two copies: one is in my old room, which no one else can access, and the other is long since ruined and useless. Besides, that blueprint predates the Satan War and is probably obsolete by now.”
“Well, if you’re unwilling, there’s nothing I can do. Besides, your position is higher than ours. If you really wanted to expose yourself, we’d be dead already.”
“That’s good you understand,” Mingchuan said, cradling Wenxin in his arms. “I’ll take her back to her room first. The others are yours to deal with. Remember, stay sharp…”
– Extra note –
Don’t blame me. My mother drags me to her classmate reunions every day, leaving me no time to update. I might not be able to update on Tuesday either. It’s now 12:40 a.m.; I’d better hurry and get some sleep.