In order to prevent the hostage from being kidnapped, why not simply become the kidnapper and tie up the hostage first?
After hearing Leon’s suggestion, the corner of the Scorpio Bureau Chief’s mouth twitched heavily twice, feeling that familiar sensation returning.
Although that’s exactly the situation, and even if the Bureau later finds out that we’ve attacked the Crolock royal family, they would probably not deem us in violation, this seemingly problematic suggestion from Leon inexplicably makes people feel uneasy.
Instinctively feeling something was off but unable to pinpoint exactly what, the Scorpio Bureau Chief on the other end of the trumpet hesitated and said:
"Your plan isn’t wrong, but it’s somewhat aggressive, let me think it over first..."
"Lord Edward, time is pressing!"
Leon held onto the trumpet trying to retreat, and earnestly reminded him:
"Don’t forget, the Aquarius Director has connections with the Crolock Kingdom, who knows how much information he has sold out. If he has indeed said everything, I am unsure if your identity is exposed, but my identity will undoubtedly be exposed.
If we can’t seize the opportunity while they’re feeling lucky and haven’t forbidden us from contacting the royal family, to catch a few royal family members first, once they realize they can’t cover the situation and choose to take our royal family members as hostages, it will be us who are in a passive position."
After hearing Leon’s reminder, the Scorpio Bureau Chief on the other end of the trumpet couldn’t help but clench his fists instinctively.
Before taking on this investigation task, the Sagittarius Director drew three bottom lines for him.
The best scenario, of course, is that he smoothly finds out everything, and the royal family of the Crolock Kingdom is unharmed, minimizing the impact; if things are really not possible, then choose to prioritize safeguarding the royal family members of the Crolock Kingdom;
And if things become extraordinarily troublesome and even the royal family members can’t be fully protected, then the Bureau’s last bottom line is to preserve the lineage of the Crolock royal family, to avoid weakening the effectiveness of the Watcher’s Palace.
The three bottom lines drawn by the Sagittarius Director require action from high to low, but Leon’s suggestion, on the contrary, is to start from low to high, intending to preserve the lineage first, then consider safeguarding the royal family, and finally try to understand the situation here.
If I were to put it into words...
Leon’s method is indeed very aggressive, but if you think about it carefully, it seems more reliable than the Sagittarius Director’s idea?
Seeing the Scorpio Bureau Chief remain silent, Leon thought for a while, then proactively took a step back and said:
"If you think the situation is still manageable, not to the direct execution point, then continue with your original plan, and as for the matter of kidnapping the royal family, leave it to me!
But as the price for me taking this responsibility, I hope you can provide some help, at least guarantee the safety of Nicole and me, even if you don’t directly show up, okay?"
If I can’t make a decision, then you go ahead and do it, taking the responsibility too, I just need to help?
After hearing Leon’s words, a subtle emotion flickered through the eyes of the Scorpio Bureau Chief on the other end of the trumpet, and then he inadvertently displayed a tinge of self-mockery.
It seems that over the years, I have become too complacent; even though my strength has grown stronger, almost a decade without any injury, my decisiveness has not improved, becoming more indecisive, and my courage has been overshadowed by this new Cleaner.
Thinking of this, the Scorpio Bureau Chief couldn’t help but take a deep breath, a rare sense of boldness appearing on his face, and he loudly said into the trumpet on his shoulder:
"Alright! We’ll go with your plan! Hmm... but remember to take responsibility, at the time don’t say I commanded it!"
No way, courage is courage, but avoiding responsibility when possible is better.
After all, this Leon kid is rather peculiar, who knows what this might turn into, I don’t want to end up like Olivia, with the performance locked in last place in just the first month of the year.
Not minding the Scorpio Bureau Chief’s careful thoughts, seeing him agree to back up his plan, Leon nodded in satisfaction and then began to discuss:
"Lord Edward, my strength is not as great as yours, so if you don’t show up, the number of targets to kidnap should be reduced... how about the third prince of the Crolock Kingdom?"
The third prince? Andre?
Hearing Leon’s words, the Scorpio Bureau Chief recalled for a moment, then said:
"If I remember correctly, he is the member of the royal family responsible for receiving you? You plan to kidnap him?"
Leon nodded and said:
"Nicole told me that the Crolock royal family has long since been reclusive and hasn’t shown up in recent years. Currently, the only confirmed member of the royal family is him.
And according to customary diplomatic etiquette between kingdoms, outside the standard reception process, if I intend to tour, I would also need a royal family member to accompany me.
Once the diplomat returns, I will directly propose to tour the Crolock Kingdom, creating ample opportunities to be alone with him, directly capturing him would be the simplest plan."
Using the excuse of needing a guide for touring to lure out the third prince Andre, then directly taking the opportunity to capture him?
After hearing Leon’s simple but feasible plan, the Scorpio Bureau Chief pondered slightly, then nodded and said:
"I think it’s doable, as for after kidnapping the prince... Ruben, Frankie!"
As he said this, the Scorpio Bureau Chief called out the names of two second-level Cleaners, then ordered nonchalantly:
"You two will modify your original task, starting now, your task is to cooperate with Leon, help him kidnap Prince Andre, and then use your skills to hide him well!"
After hearing the Scorpio Bureau Chief’s order, the two second-level Cleaners, who were at a loss beside him, couldn’t help but exchange a glance, seeing a mutual astonishment on each other’s faces.
Chief, didn’t we agree earlier, that if we just keep this big shot Leon in check and stop him from causing trouble, we would be credited? How come you suddenly changed your mind and started working with him?
"What’s wrong? Do you have any questions?"
Seeing their boss being easily swayed by a few words, directly changing the task from protecting the royal family to kidnapping the royal family with Leon, the two second-level Cleaners couldn’t help but gripe internally, while hurriedly shaking their heads to ensure the task will be completed.
Seeing the two second-level Cleaners having no objections, the Scorpio Bureau Chief decisively made the decision:
"Just in time, the Crolock Kingdom is preparing for a festivity, invite the third prince over tomorrow, and directly proceed with the kidnapping, if something goes wrong I’ll cover for you!"