Chapter 438

Chapter 346 Transmission

Inside the Anonymity Headquarters in Tivyán, in a secret meeting room, Misha, the trusted knight of Prince Harold, was conducting intelligence analysis for the newly formed investigation team. When she mentioned the term “detective” while analyzing the incident of extraordinary violation at Saint Crown University, the members below reacted differently.

“Detective? What is this detective’s background? How could they understand the movements of the Eight Pinnacle Nest and report to us through the White Stone Craftsmen Guild?”

Wei Han, a young man sitting at the edge of the long conference table, asked with a hint of confusion, while the woman across from him, Jifa, responded.

“It’s probably a codename. This detective may be a member of some secret society, possibly one that is hostile toward the Eight Pinnacle Nest. Therefore, they rely on us to expose them, aiming to use our power against the Eight Pinnacle. The chance of an individual extraordinary being going against the entire society is slim.”

Jifa continued after glancing at the large city map on the wall.

“Didn’t Ms. Misha say before that the Eight Pinnacle Nest might be at odds with other secret societies? The two sides have engaged in a divination battle that even led to the skyrocketing prices of Tivyán’s ‘Enlightenment’ storage items?”

Hearing Jifa’s words, Misha nodded and confirmed, “Indeed, current signs indicate that the Eight Pinnacle Nest is in fact at odds with a society of comparable—and perhaps even greater—power. The second report I mentioned may have been delayed, but when our people found the ritual site below Crown University, they discovered that the personnel of the Eight Pinnacle Nest had been entirely eliminated. It is very likely the work of that society. Because the report was unsuccessful, they took action themselves.”

As soon as Misha spoke, the people below exchanged glances. The notion of taking action after a failed report felt somewhat ironic for them, who were police officers.

‘Sure enough… this detective must be the one who saved me, the detective, a believer of Akka, a subordinate of Patunax… He mentioned on the train that his organization was in conflict with the Eight Pinnacle Nest, which aligns perfectly with Ms. Misha’s description.’

Gregory thought to himself as he listened to Misha, while a middle-aged man named Mike, sitting diagonally opposite him, continued speculating.

“So… do you mean, Ms. Misha, that we can obtain intelligence on the Eight Pinnacle Nest by contacting this detective and their society?”

“Exactly. Various signs indicate that this unknown mysterious society has a profound conflict with the Eight Pinnacle Nest. Their confrontations may have taken place many times in ways we can’t see. Since this society can grasp the movements of the Eight Pinnacle Nest, they must have some considerable understanding of them. Our bureau’s spies may also know something; thus, it is necessary to make contact with them.”

Misha spoke, placing her stick down and leaning on the table as she addressed everyone. After hearing her words, Gregory slightly furrowed his brows.

‘The detectives don’t know who the traitor in the headquarters is either, which is why they had me temporarily take on Adeline’s identity at the Eight Pinnacle Nest to help find the traitor’s clues… However, since the detectives’ organization has been opposing the Eight Pinnacle Nest for so long, they must know a lot about their crucial intelligence. There’s no harm in Ms. Misha communicating with them.’

Gregory thought to himself, while the burly Leo continued to ask Misha, “So… how can we contact that detective’s society? Are they willing to engage with us?”

“They will contact us through the White Stone Craftsmen Guild, and we can naturally reach them via the Guild as well. They are likely not averse to engaging with us, as long as we express our willingness to offer them a reward…”

Misha’s words raised skepticism in Gregory, and he raised an eyebrow in response, “A reward? What kind of reward?”

“A missing reward… Heh… You all have been in Tivyán for a while. Have any of you heard of the detective Ed?” Misha asked the crowd in front of her. Hearing this, some looked confused while others showed understanding, including the only woman among the team, Jifa.

“Detective Ed? Is he the one who solved the m*rder case at Feiteng Theatre and cleared the name of the dancing star Adele? I saw him in the newspaper, and it said he is a talented young detective who recently appeared in Tivyán. How… is he related to the so-called ‘detective’?”

Jifa inquired curiously, while Misha nodded in direct response.

“The connection is substantial. I can almost confirm that this detective Ed… and the codename ‘detective’ refer to the same person. On the surface, Ed appears to be a mundane detective, but in reality, he is a member of a secret society. The cases he handles seem ordinary, but in essence, they involve extraordinary secrets.”

Misha explained. Listening to her, Jifa gasped in disbelief, not expecting that this extraordinary detective, who made the newspaper, was the same one being discussed. Many present showed curiosity about the detective active in both mundane and secretive realms.

“This detective has actually been in contact with us for some time. Back in August, on a train heading to Tivyán, a traveler from Alster was murdered. At that time, a man who identified himself as a detective named Ed solved the case aboard the train and killed the assailant who attempted to escape.

“In fact, the victim was a Hunter, a member of the Alster branch. He was secretly tasked with carrying a batch of important documents to the Tivyán headquarters but was intercepted and killed by Eight Pinnacle members along the way. After solving the case, detective Ed obtained those documents and later returned them to us, using his role as a detective through the White Stone Craftsmen Guild… and we have yet to offer any reward for that.”

Misha continued addressing her audience, and as they processed her words, there was a slight pause in the conference room. Then, the young Wei Han tentatively spoke up.

“So… Ms. Misha, do you mean we should approach detective Ed under the premise of offering a reward?”

“Exactly. More specifically, I wish to meet him face-to-face under the pretext of discussing a reward, and then delve deeper into the matters concerning the Eight Pinnacle Nest. At that time, I would ask everyone to help me prevent any unexpected situations. If possible, you may assist in investigating his background.”

Looking at everyone, Misha stated. After hearing her words, Gregory, who was seated in the back, surveyed the group and silently thought.

‘To learn the details of the Eight Pinnacle Nest, the headquarters wants to contact the detective, and this news is likely to be relayed to the Eight Pinnacle Nest by the traitor here soon. If we sit idly by… it could lead to trouble…

‘This is a crucial intelligence war. If the Eight Pinnacle Nest gains an intelligence advantage, it could lead to significant issues. Given that there are traitors in both the headquarters and this squad, I cannot easily report the situation… sigh… this is quite troublesome…’