Naming Technique of the Night

Chapter 644: Observer_3 Chapter 644: Observer_3 “Observer?” Qing Chen puzzled, “Is that an organization?”

“That’s right, it’s a very loose organization. Their mission is to record all the big and small events that occur in the Federation and then compile them into a database on a physically isolated network,” Shadow explained.

“Then why is he still the most expensive assassin?” Qing Chen did not understand.

“I don’t know either. Maybe being an Observer doesn’t pay the bills. You still have to make a living, don’t you?” Shadow said with a smile, “The predecessor of the Observer organization was actually a journalist organization, part of Hope Media, dedicated to documenting historical truth. Later, a small group felt that being investigative journalists was too dangerous for ordinary people, so the Observers also needed to master the use of force to have a fighting chance against the forces of darkness. Eventually, the Observers split off from Hope Media. They remain in contact but are distinct from each other.”

Qing Chen knew the profession of investigative journalism was indeed dangerous.

In the Outer World, journalists who investigated coal mines that imprisoned workers often got beaten or handicapped, while those exposing gutter oil could be run over on the streets.

He imagined what it would be like if investigative journalists like Zheng Yuandong were undercover in gutter oil factories.

If a corrupt boss discovered his identity as an undercover journalist, and then the undercover journalist killed all the corrupt bosses in the gutter oil factory…

That would be quite interesting…

But what a strange organization it was. Qing Chen couldn’t understand what must have happened in the Inner World to prompt journalists to desire their own armed forces?!

At that moment, Shadow suddenly said, “I’ve always suspected that Zheng Yuandong and He Jinqiu had actually come here a long time ago, even before you entered Prison No. 18. Although I can’t confirm it yet, that’s my intuition.”

Qing Chen furrowed his brows; he had to admit that he and Shadow were on the same wavelength.

There was a moment when he had the same suspicion.

Shadow laughed, “But, I don’t like to speculate too much on things without evidence. If they really are among the earliest Independent Time Travelers, I’ll find the proof. Let’s get back to the matter at hand. I know you want to tear apart the intelligence alliance between Jindai and Deer Island, but your performance today… Deer Island will definitely realize what happened after a review.”

Qing Chen shook his head, “It will be too late by the time they realize. Tonight, I will inform Jindai members in Intelligence Department One that what Deer Island traded us was actually Jindai Yasuhara. Moreover, tonight Deer Island has already carried out a precise purge of Jindai’s intelligence personnel. The enmity is firmly established.”

Qing Chen continued, “Maybe they can still pretend nothing happened, appear amicable on the surface, but what about behind the scenes? Can that resentment really be forgotten? Mr. Shadow, what I want isn’t for them to openly declare an end to the alliance. It’s enough if their intelligence personnel hate each other.”

That would be enough.

From the beginning, what Qing Chen wanted was to render the intelligence alliance in name only.

Shadow asked, “What’s your next move?”

“To bring Qing Mu back home,” Qing Chen asked, “After receiving Jindai Yasuhara, Qing Zhun disappeared. He must have delivered him to you, right?”

Shadow nodded, “Jindai Yasuhara wouldn’t be safe with you, so I had Qing Zhun take him to a secure place. Besides, the secrecy can be lifted tonight. I will tell everyone that Jindai Yasuhara is with you, and all of this is to bring Qing Mu back home.”

This was the first step in psychological warfare; the Qing’s Family still couldn’t be sure whether Jindai would trade Qing Mu for Jindai Yasuhara.

But what would Jindai’s intelligence personnel think if they refused to trade? Would anyone from then on be unwilling to lay down their lives for the Jindai family?

“Do you think Jindai will trade?”

Shadow let out a cold laugh, “They have to trade. Only then will you have the credentials to take over the Qing’s Family intelligence system.”

Qing Chen was stunned for a moment, “You might as well appoint me as the Shadow directly.”

Shadow looked at Qing Chen, “The internal factional disputes of the Qing’s Family are extremely complex. It’s not as simple as me saying you should be the Shadow and then you become one. Moreover, above the Shadow, there’s a Family Head who is currently silent. Do you really think he can be molded as easily as dough? I am, after all, just an employee.”

This was the first time Qing Chen heard Shadow mention the Family Head, which seemed to be a formidable figure. However, the relationship between Shadow and that person seemed a bit strained.

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In the third-floor office of Intelligence Department One, a group of detectives was enthusiastically discussing tonight’s battle.

Qing Hua laughed and said, “Chen Lie, you’ve got some acting skills there.”

The detective named Chen Lie bragged, “I had to sneak around people from other intelligence groups and act terrified of snipers; my acting skills were exceptionally good this time. Hey, I swear some of Xu Ling’s shots nearly hit me!”

Xu Ling was the sniper hidden in spot A4, coordinating with Qing Chen’s act. He scratched his head and said, “Sorry about that. I only tried out for the sniper selection in the army but didn’t make it. I’m not on the same level as a real sniper.”

Qing Hua patted his shoulder, “No worries, you did very well this time. I was seriously worried you would actually kill the boss and Pu Changhao with one bullet. It’s good that the boss is okay.”

Xu Ling gave a sheepish smile, “The boss coming up with such a scheme, he really has a cunning mind. Watching Deer Island’s tactical team clean out the Jindai members, I felt incredibly satisfied. Oh, and you guys can watch the video. The boss had me put a camera next to the sniper rifle to capture a panorama of the battlefield for a review.”

Qing Hua’s hand, which had been patting his shoulder, suddenly slapped the back of Xu Ling’s head, “You rascal, what are you saying? Daring to slander the boss.”

Xu Ling protested, “But I was complimenting him.”

However, just then, Qing Hua received a message from Qing Chen. He fell silent for two seconds and looked at the detectives, “You’ve all been wanting to know what we’re really up to tonight. I can tell you now. Our true trade tonight is Jindai Yasuhara. The boss plans to use him to negotiate with Jindai and bring Qing Mu back home. If Jindai refuses, we’ll inflict all the humiliation Qing Mu has suffered onto Jindai Yasuhara.”

Until then, this matter had been kept secret from the detectives, so they were in the dark.

But at the moment when they learned the truth, the previously noisy office fell silent. The detectives involuntarily stood up, their expressions solemn yet unable to hide their excitement.

In fact, Qing Chen still couldn’t imagine what this plot orchestrated by the Qing’s shadow might bring him.

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A chapter with 5,000 words, another one coming at 11 p.m.