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Chapter 144: A Consenting Blackmailed Double Agent [Bonus chapter]
Chapter 144: A Consenting Blackmailed Double Agent [Bonus chapter]
'Uhh... You were chosen simply because it was convenient. But let's not tell him that.'
Was the first thought that crossed Emir's mind after listening to Nathan's confident words.
"Before we get to that, let's reintroduce ourselves, shall we?" He said, gesturing towards Lyra.
Stepping up next to Emir, she spoke:
"My real name is Lyra..."
She paused for a moment, allowing her physical form to shift to its true appearance.
Pushing away her white hair from her face, she continued:
"Amanda is one of my many identities. And as you might've guessed, we are not from the Liberation Army. You see... I am an AI, created by the very ones you fight against."
They watched in amusement as a flicker of panic spread across Nathan's face, only to be replaced soon after by a smile of joy.
"So you defected?"
Cutting in, Emir answered instead, "Yes, she did. Lyra helped me out of the Order's game, and now they've caught us in the act. And you can see the consequences with what's happening to my mother's business."
"But before we get to that, let me tell you about me. My real name is Emir, but I have another, Subject 777. That's what they called me, as I was but a tool for them, though not so much anymore..."
"We have no connection with the Liberation Army, obviously, but we do have our own secretive group, and although we expected the Order to catch on, due to my prolonged absence, we were discovered earlier than expected."
'It isn't much of a lie, Kiera and her gang do technically work for us.' He added inwardly with a snicker.
"So now... Let's get into the main dish. You are correct in your assumption since you'll be working in tandem with us to establish a solid foundation for us on Earth. Prince Emporium's survival is dependent on that, so we need to act now before the court date against us in three months."
Immediately understanding their plan, Nathan asked excitedly:
"Who do you want me to track?"
Smiling Emir leaned back on his chair and let Lyra take the metaphorical stage.
"We need you to pull up any suspects that UEF has on the Gold Leaf and Moon Scribe families - anyone, no matter how low they are on the family ladder. The implication itself could be used against them."
Nodding, Nathan turned to his terminal, and after a few clicks and clacks, he turned towards the projector as it showed a long list of names and faces.
With a few swipes and gestures, he skimmed through the entire list of people, noting key things about each one that might implicate them.
Seemingly having had enough, he turned his attention to the double agent.
"How many men do you have on hand?"
Scratching his gray hair, he answered awkwardly:
"Kuhm kuhm, I have a few..."
Seeing that Emir was staring daggers at him, he quickly corrected himself:
"I only have four people. I didn't allow any in that weren't fully trustworthy."
Emir nodded in approval.
"Good enough. I'll have my group check out the rest."
He then pointed at a specific high-rated target in the hologram:
"Have your best guy focus on this one, he might lead us somewhere."
Nathan stood up.
"Understood. Is there anything else that I need to know about?"
Emir shook his head.
"Nah, we do have a plan to fall back on, but I'm not betting on it."
Stepping out from behind his desk, Nathan raised his hand to gesture a handshake, and Emir's
hand met his as he said:
"Pleasure to be working with you, Nathan. Don't let me down."
Gripping Emir's hand tighter, Nathan responded to the challenge:
"I won't, my life is on the line after all."
They both snickered and let go as Emir waved goodbye while following Lyra out of his office.
[Lyra, is Kiera still at her base? It's about time we make them useful...]