While the Crimson Maple agents were searching, Han Xiao returned to Dorassie's mansion, left the last file in the study, and then left.

[【Deterrence and Intimidation】completed]

[You gained 120000 experience]

[Blood Contract Society favorability +500, current relationship: Respect (4450/6000)]

There is a subordinate relationship between factions. The Blood Contract Society is a lower-level force of the Dark Net organization, and favorability can affect the relationship with the Dark Net organization, just like his favorability with the Thirteenth Bureau affects Star Dragon's attitude towards him. To open a higher-level faction like the Dark Net organization, Han Xiao estimates that a trigger is needed, such as a mission. The higher the favorability of the lower-level forces, the more it will affect the initial favorability of the upper-level faction.

"This mission is not difficult, and there are probably hidden benefits, like increasing Bennett's favorability." Han Xiao nodded secretly, waiting to return to the Southern Continent. He has a seat as a partner in the main storyline of the shelter, and he is looking forward to it.

...

After working busily for half the night, Dorassie finally returned home under the protection of his new bodyguard, with exhaustion written all over his face.

As he passed the study, he noticed that the desk lamp was on. He came to the desk, preparing to turn off the light, only to find an unfamiliar document quietly placed on the desk.

Dorassie's expression changed. After hesitating for a few seconds, he slowly flipped through the file.

The file contained all the dark evidence of his clandestine profits, as well as his past dark history. The signature was surprisingly Dark Net.

"The Dark Net organization sends you sincere greetings and wishes you good health."

Dorassie's face turned ashen. He instantly understood why the Dark Net did this. It wasn't just the issue of material assistance. He didn't expect that the Dark Net could even find out about his opposition.

He slammed the file on the table in anger, gritting his teeth and said, "Too arrogant! This is extortion, a bunch of robbers!"

Being able to sneak into his house to leave things meant they could also take his life. The intruder was from the Dark Net! Tonight's events were all orchestrated by the Dark Net!

But he dared not retaliate. If these scandals fell into the hands of the opposing party, his political career would likely be over. He would definitely be abandoned by his backer. Without the protection of his party, he would surely be eliminated. As an official, he knew the Crimson Maple's style best.

Dorassie immediately burned the document, slumped in his chair as if his bones had been removed, stared at the file turning to ashes in the fireplace, and remained silent for a long while.

"This matter cannot be publicized. I'm not the only official who opposes funding the Dark Net. The others won't be stupid enough to reveal it." Dorassie's eyes flickered. As long as everyone kept silent, this matter could be concealed, remaining a secret known only to a few. As long as they agreed to material assistance, the Dark Net would take no further action.

However, things always take unexpected turns. One of the five invaded officials was found dead, the body hidden in a closet! This immediately aroused a higher level of attention. Special agents sealed off the official's residence and thoroughly searched the house. Han Xiao, seeing the person scared to death, wouldn't have bothered leaving a file, so the intelligence agencies naturally found nothing.

But they had a conjecture. Of the five people involved, only one died. Why were the other four okay? What was the intruder's motive? The intelligence agencies asked Dorassie and the other three if they had noticed anything unusual. All four denied it. But at the same time, the intelligence agencies discovered a commonality among the five: not long ago, they had all opposed the proposal to fund the Dark Net.

The Dark Net was the most suspected!

The intruder could fight with a legend from the old era and disappear in the blink of an eye. The Crimson Maple intelligence agencies instantly locked onto the most likely suspect: the Dark Net's Black Phantom!

If that was the case, then the four must have lied. And why was the dead official killed?

The doctor's examination of the cause of death revealed that the deceased official had no external or internal injuries. The cause of death was actually myocardial infarction, with a high secretion of adrenaline, in short, scared to death!

What exactly did the deceased see before his death that he was scared to death!

Could it be that he saw a ghost?

What did Black Phantom do?

Thinking about it, the Crimson Maple intelligence personnel felt a chill down their spines.

"What a terrifying assassination method, perfectly natural, leaving no trace, god-level disguise, unbelievable!"

The intelligence personnel hurriedly recorded it in the files.

Black Phantom's troublesome nature was already a well-known rumor in the underground world. It was almost impossible to find him. The Crimson Maple intelligence agencies could only do their best and leave the rest to fate, prepared for futility.

...

Virnina sat backwards on a chair, bare-chested, her hands resting on the back of the chair, her chin resting on the back of her hands. Hannes was treating the wound on her shoulder from behind, with a pile of blood-soaked cotton balls next to him.

Clang.

Hannes finally pulled out the bullet embedded in the flesh and threw it on the plate.

The pain made Virnina frown and sigh, "I actually failed such a simple task. It's really embarrassing."

Sewing the wound, Hannes said without looking up, "Greian's intelligence was wrong. It's all his fault."

Hearing this, Greian threw the computer onto the desk in annoyance. The page showed the files of the special agents around Dorassie. He cursed, "Bullshit, this is all the information I managed to hack from the Crimson Maple's archives. The name of that strong enemy is Angeston. Look at his resume clearly. He's completely an ordinary person. Who knew he was hiding so deeply."

Virnina put on a white cardigan, gathered her golden hair, and said calmly, "With this failure, it won't be easy to kidnap the target next time. That Angeston is not easy to deal with."

Greian looked at the computer and suddenly rejoiced, "No, I have new information. The one who fought us was a fake, not from Crimson Maple at all."

"Who?" Hannes looked surprised.

"It seems to be someone from the Dark Net." Greian typed on the keyboard, stealing information.

"Dark Net... only Bennett and the other two old guys are powerful. The one who fought me wasn't them. Does the Dark Net have fresh blood? I haven't paid attention to underground intelligence for a while." Virnina was slightly surprised, touching her shoulder, "He even left me a bullet hole. He's not someone to be trifled with."

"We have no conflict with him. We just ran into him by bad luck." Greian cursed unluckily, "To run into someone so powerful, Bennett really found a treasure."

"Asking directly is the fastest way." Hannes took out his phone. He had Bennett's number.

The phone was dialed.

"Hannes? I didn't expect you to call me. Aren't you retired?" Bennett's voice sounded.

"Greian said he had something important to ask me to help with. I owe him a favor anyway. Let's not talk about that. I have something to ask you. Did you send someone to Crimson Maple to do something..." Hannes explained the matter.

Bennett didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "What a coincidence. I don't know if it's his bad luck or your bad luck."

"Who is he?"

Bennett paused and smiled, "You want to make trouble for him? I advise you not to mess with him, or he might kill you."