Chapter 1406: Chapter 1401: Why Him?

Karl was much older than Yang Yi, and his military rank was also very high. A lieutenant colonel rank is not considered low in any country, and Karl had quite an imposing presence.

However, in front of Yang Yi, who was much younger, Karl effortlessly accepted his role as Yang Yi’s subordinate.

Despite Yang Yi’s excessively young age compared to his status, in terms of presence and impression, he was on par with the big figures Karl had met before. Moreover, Yang Yi’s words naturally earned trust.

So after giving Yang Yi a deep look, Karl nodded and said: “I understand. Though there are many mysteries about you, I know you’re the kind of person who can’t be seen through.”

Yang Yi finished eating, picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, and said: “There’s nothing that can’t be seen through, it’s just that I have to hide more of my identity and what I’ve done. After all, what we do cannot be exposed, just like I will never tell you why we have to kill Big Ivan this time. Um, the reasons are known only to me, and only I can know. Even if I die in the future and the Organization of Water falls apart, this secret will not be passed out, which is the best way to keep secrets for our employers, understand?”

Karl exhaled and said: “Understood. Okay, your habits are completely different from those in the military, but I understand and will adhere to your secrecy requirements. I’m not overly curious; if you don’t speak, I certainly won’t ask.”

Yang Yi said with an approving look: “Indeed, someone who has carried out many secret missions. Uh, many of your missions involved valuable intelligence. Are you willing to share them now?”

Karl shook his head without hesitation: “No, never. I may have no secrets from you in the future, but past secrets will remain secrets forever. You’ll understand, right?”

“I understand, very much.”

Karl whispered: “You said the CIA would give you the autopsy report, can I see it?”

“Not an autopsy report, but the DNA comparison results. Rest assured, the results are guaranteed to be authentic, and I will let you see them.”

After speaking, Yang Yi raised his cup again but, after a moment of contemplation, put it down again and said: “I have some bad news to tell you.”

Karl’s expression remained unchanged: “Please go ahead.”

Yang Yi said indifferently: “Yesterday’s operation, I didn’t let you guys disguise yourselves because I hoped to use your four identities to attract attention, thus concealing the truth of the Organization of Water’s involvement. However, I underestimated the United States’ reaction, uh, you might become traitors.”

Karl gave a bitter smile: “I wondered what it was. Well, we’re already guilty of treason, so this news neither shocks nor surprises me.”

Yang Yi exhaled long and said: “Now your identities have become taboo. If discovered, I can’t protect you, so you must keep a low profile for a long time. Take a break for a while.”

“Understood, got it.”

Yang Yi nodded and said: “Why not call your brothers to breakfast.”

Karl looked at the remaining food on the table, shook his head, and said: “This is not enough for each of them to eat. We’ve always kept a very large training volume, so our appetite is also big.”

“Alright, solve your breakfast issue yourselves later. There’s plenty of food prepared here.”

While talking, Yang Yi’s phone rang. He answered it, then quickly hung up and said: “I have to leave for a while. The CIA people have arrived. Obviously, you must not be discovered by the CIA, so I can’t let you follow me.”

Karl nodded peacefully, accepting his fate of having to live under a hidden identity for the rest of his life.

Yang Yi stood up and said: “Prepare to evacuate; you can wait. I’ll show you the CIA report. If Big Ivan is really dead, our mission has succeeded. If he is not dead, then we’re all in trouble. Of course, you will be very dissatisfied, but this is the reality. Let’s hope for our good luck now.”

Karl said softly: “I never pin my hopes on luck. I believe in strength.”

Yang Yi smiled and said: “Well said. If Big Ivan isn’t dead, then rely on strength to kill him again. Old beast, come with me.”

Yang Yi stood up and left gracefully, while Anton silently followed behind him. His movements might not show excessive courtesy towards Yang Yi, but at least they made Yang Yi appear very imposing.

Once out of the safehouse, Yang Yi sighed lightly and said: “Honest people are easy to deceive…”

Anton shrugged and said: “What honest people? They’re just accustomed to straightforwardness. Even with secret missions, they execute them directly without questioning the reasons. That’s what makes you think they’re easy to deceive.”

Yang Yi spread his hands and said: “Don’t you think anyone would believe the nonsense I said?”

Anton laughed and said: “It’s just that the protagonists of your lies are willing to cooperate with you. With their cooperation, lies become truth. Who’s coming?”

“The director of security, Walter, my friend. Um, this guy looks silly, but he’s actually very shrewd and not easy to deceive. I have to constantly remind myself not to be deceived by his appearance because his appearance is really deceptive.”

“Got it, I’ll be careful. Gong Yang and the others are really retiring, which I always find somewhat regrettable. Judging by Karl’s expression, he feels regretful and relieved, yet suspicious, not believing Gong Yang is really that formidable.”

Yang Yi turned his head and said: “Did I brag about Gong Yang’s prowess?”

“You didn’t deliberately boast, but your way of speaking as if stating a mathematical formula, in that unquestionable manner as if it’s the truth, is more excessive than bragging.”

“Did I say anything wrong?”

“Uh, not necessarily. Gong Yang is just a great marksman, not necessarily a good protector.”

They got into the car, and Yang Yi waved his hand and said: “Cape Town Airport.”

“Will he accompany you to meet Uli Yangke?”

Yang Yi shook his head and said: “I don’t know, let’s see what he says. With Walter here, my negotiations with Uli Yangke seem more legitimate, but with Walter here, my pressure will definitely increase. This person is hard to deceive, and I’m worried Uli Yangke might reveal some loophole.”

“Uli Yangke has survived so far, rest assured, he knows what to do.”

After speaking, Anton frowned and said: “Why did Walter come? Is he very professional? I find it unreasonable for a security director to handle such sudden major crises, is there suspicion of you?”

Yang Yi smiled and said: “It’s not suspicion of me, but Porter has no more suitable people at hand. Firstly, Porter isn’t fully in control of the operation department, especially the overseas part. Secondly, Walter is Porter’s confidant, the most loyal kind, so naturally this opportunity to earn merit would be given to Walter.”