Chapter 2987: Chapter 2987: Took the Bait

On the other side, after the explosion, Xu Li’s writing quickly spread across the world.

In the Ninth Department’s office, Wagner sat in front of his desk, a cigarette dangling from his mouth.

He held a dozen photos in his hand, featuring Lin Yi and his daughter.

Wagner knew very well that Lin Yi had extremely strong counter-surveillance abilities; he couldn’t use common sense to assess Lin Yi’s capability.

Unless the person is extraordinarily powerful, they will be discovered by him.

Therefore, during operations, he changed his strategy to stake out places his daughter frequently appeared.

And today, he happened to capture these photos.

Seeing those intimate actions, Wagner was so angry he could have smashed the table!

What was more infuriating was that it was all initiated by his daughter!

"Damn it! I’m going to kill you!"

If he could, Wagner would have acted on the spot right then.

But he also knew that, given his current status, he couldn’t do such things.

The people he’d sent might not be able to capture him, and acting impulsively would alert him, making all efforts for naught.

In a fury, he threw the photos into the trash can and lit a cigar.

Now, he had grown somewhat impressed with Kidd, who had predicted all of Lin Yi’s actions.

So tonight, it will be time to close the net.

Boom—

Just then, Wagner heard a booming sound.

His brow furrowed, vaguely sensing that something was amiss.

But he didn’t take it to heart, assuming it was just a normal accident.

After all, a similar accident had occurred with the aging gas pipeline last month.

Knock, knock, knock—

At this moment, the office door was knocked.

Before Wagner could say anything, the door was directly pushed open.

"Mr. Wagner, there was an explosion at Rikjor Mountain," a subordinate reported.

"Hmm? An explosion?"

Upon hearing such a report, Wagner realized that the previous boom might not be an accident in town, but rather an explosion at Rikjor Mountain.

"There’s nothing around the mountain, how could an explosion occur?"

"We don’t know yet; it’s still under investigation."

"Send someone to follow up and see what’s going on."

"Yes!"

Since the matter wasn’t under his jurisdiction, Wagner didn’t take it seriously.

He continued with the night’s plan.

As long as they caught Lin Yi, these matters could be considered wrapped up.

Once all matters were sorted out, Wagner picked up his phone to call Kidd.

Coincidentally, Kidd’s call came in at that moment.

"I was just about to call you."

"What’s going on with Rikjor Mountain? An explosion occurred?"

"I don’t know either; I’ve already sent people to follow up," Wagner said.

"I’m surprised you’re concerned with such a matter."

"There’s news that Bath ore appeared there, which triggered the explosion."

"Ore? Impossible!"

Wagner immediately denied it!

"Rikjor Mountain can’t have any ore! Of this, I am certain!"

"Then someone is up to something."

"It’s him; there can’t be anyone else."

Kidd was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone and then said:

"This news has already spread, and likely many people are rushing over. The situation in the city will definitely be chaotic."

"I’ve already anticipated that," Wagner said:

"The opportunity has presented itself now. You can act tonight. If you miss the opportunity, once foreign forces mix in, they’ll exhaust our resources."

"I’ve considered this. I must say, their plan has had a certain effect."

"So you have to be cautious. They could flee at any moment, rendering all your arrangements wasted," Wagner said:

"As far as I know, the Central Guards Brigade has been fully deployed, guarding right outside, and they can’t stay in lockdown for long."

"Rest assured, they won’t be able to escape."

Wagner didn’t respond but stayed silent for a long time, his face notably deep, even somewhat tense.

With the situation developing to this stage, the person most disadvantaged was himself.

Foreign forces would soon rush over.

The pressure would be wholly transferred to his side.

As the person in charge of the Ninth Department, if this matter couldn’t be properly resolved, he would also be forced to step down from his position.

Then, his daughter might suffer as well.

Wagner’s face grew increasingly grim; the situation had reached a point where he also felt it difficult to bring to a close.

If they returned safely, the Central Guards Brigade would point its finger at him.

"I hope you can take him out," Wagner said:

"Such a person cannot be left alive."

"I will."

Kidd didn’t say anything further and directly hung up the phone.

Wagner’s face then became even harder to look at.

He wasn’t sure if Kidd’s words could be trusted.

Screech—

Just then, the office door was pushed open.

Wagner suddenly turned around, discovering that the person entering was a middle-aged man wearing black clothes, with graying hair, a mask covering his face, and wrinkles from wind and frost at the corners of his eyes.

"Who are you!"

The middle-aged man didn’t speak, quickly darting in front of Wagner and grabbing his throat!

Wagner’s expression was one of shock, cold sweat streaming down his forehead.

He had reached A-level!

But facing this person, he found he had no ability to resist!

"What, what do you want!"

"Go kill Lin Yi, or else you’ll be the one who dies."

"I’m the head of the Ninth Department; I can’t do such a thing!"

"If he doesn’t die, you can’t stay secure in this position; the influence of the Central Guards Brigade internationally is enough to shake your position in the Arbitration Court."

After leaving this remark, the middle-aged man let go and left Wagner’s office without hesitation.

Wagner gasped heavily, his coming quick, his going swift. Everything that just happened felt like a dream to him.

Quickly, Wagner calmed down.

A cold shiver spread throughout his body.

The fact that the opponent could silently come here meant he could find Wagner again!

Realizing this, Wagner understood something else!

He might be the same person who killed Robid!

If he didn’t do what was demanded, then the next person to die might be him!

And killing Lin Yi would directly trigger a dispute between Anglo and the Central Guards Brigade!

Someone wants to gain greater benefits from this matter!

Not sure how much time passed, Wagner’s expression suddenly turned grim, then he stood up and went to the safe.

He turned the lock on the safe repeatedly, and then with a click, the safe door opened, revealing a black gun inside.

Taking it out, Wagner wiped it with a handkerchief.

"Someone wants you dead; I can only do it on their behalf."

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