"One of the moments that made this website famous and put it in the spotlight was in 2010, when it collaborated with three renowned traditional media outlets—The Si Times, Guardian, and Mirror—to publish online up to 92,000 secret files of the troops stationed in Canillas, causing an uproar. This massive military intelligence leak was considered the 2.0 version of Si Country's 1971 "WT Building Documents Leak." And this is just the beginning!"

Confidential reports from the Si Country military stated that the website's actions had constituted a serious threat to the "intelligence security and operational security" of Si Country military institutions; it said some leaked secrets on the website might "affect the operational security of Si Country military both domestically and abroad." This report, produced by the military's counterintelligence agency, was also leaked online.

The report pointed out that prosecuting those responsible for leaking the documents would undoubtedly have a deterrent effect on those who attempted to use the website to leak other military secrets. Moreover, the report accused the website of boasting that it wouldn't vet any leaked documents and openly supporting and encouraging intelligence criminal activities, violating national security law, and constituting charges of incitement and espionage.

"Si Country Government and Military's highly confidential files are often favored by the website. Two famous leak incidents were first published on this website. After the private emails of Palin, the former governor of Tanefors State, were hacked, they were published on the website just before armed militants were shot dead by Si Country's helicopter. Additionally, reports, memos, and surveillance videos from the Si Country Intelligence Bureau can also be found on the site.

In April 2010, this website rose to fame because it published a video showing a Si Country military helicopter attacking Sussli civilians, attracting worldwide attention from netizens. The video showed a Si Country Apache attack helicopter assaulting a group of Sussli people in Lünqi, resulting in the deaths of several civilians, including two Reuters employees. Previously, WT Building had consistently prevented the video from being released. After its release, WT Building expressed regret over the harm caused to innocents.

By publishing tens of thousands of Si Country's secret documents about the Canillas War, the Si Country Ministry of Defense was very embarrassed, and WT Building openly condemned, criticized, and even threatened the site, but privately contacted the leak website through lawyers. They hoped to delete some documents that were detrimental to Si Country's military image and would anger the general public, evidently hoping to resolve the issue privately. But whether it was a problem of money or the leak website sticking to its principles, this measure from the military was publicly exposed by the website founder Julian.

WT Building, embarrassed, could only admit to having been in contact but requested the documents be returned, not for them to publish "purified" or "abbreviated" versions of the files.

Overall, the negotiations fell apart. Some companies once sued the website, but the lawsuits failed; however, a country's military is incomparable to a regular company. The only publicly known website founder Julian started encountering a lot of pressure, including several fabricated sexual scandal cases aimed at undermining his reputation. Yet, Julian was neither bought nor silenced. The website continued to release secret documents about the Canillas War and the Sussli War involving Si Country's military."

After hearing Yue Yao's extensive introduction, Li Yan could basically guess the results that followed.

"Due to the immense international influence at the time, with the whole world watching, even though WT Building hated Julian to the bone, they couldn't take him out directly. And concerning the website's servers, there must have been numerous attacks. However, one side was in the open, the other in the shadows; one side had paid employees, the other had volunteers with devotion akin to a hobby... Hehe, since they can openly disclose reports, memos, and even surveillance footage from the intelligence bureau, it shows the hackers' strength. Since the website hasn't collapsed, it's believed that Si Country also lost in the hacker warfare."

Yue Yao nodded: "Indeed, not to mention that it's not registered in Si Country, and Julian is not a Si Country citizen, Si Country's laws have no jurisdiction over him. Therefore, on both the black and white fronts, no effective action could be taken."

"Now is the time for post-autumn reckoning! This founder is also considered a spiritual leader for those volunteers, and striking him can prevent more issues from arising. But it was unexpected that Julian would come for refuge!" Li Yan laughed.

"Very simple, Yun Country has strict gun control, and its vast population makes it easy to hide... So whether for political reasons or practical benefits, coming to Yun Country is better than hiding in other countries. I didn't expect their globally hidden volunteers and supporters to be so strong; hiring high-end bodyguards is understandable, but coordinating an S-Class assassin task requires not only substantial financial support but also connections and boldness." Yue Yao praised.

For Li Yan, when he was in his identity as Assassin King, he only saw the value in his eye, not the target's identity!

For freedom and anti-authoritarianism, how much does it matter? That's their ideal, assassins don't work for free; without money, no one will risk their life;

What about Si Country's agents?

Of course, except for those he cares about.

"What is the price now? How many people are involved in this mission?" Li Yan immediately identified the key.

For such a big operation, it's absolutely impossible for the Si Country military and intelligence departments to deploy only a few agents; they are bound to be elites! Conversely, assassins who reach S-Class level usually act alone. Just like King, who represents 'them,' but when it comes to actually executing S-Class missions, other assassins of 'gun, blade, fist,' level aren't arranged by Queen to go, unless 'they' have a second 'flower' level assassin; however, that too is an S-Class assassin, still acting alone.

So, a lone super assassin trying to take out a group of top agents is exceedingly difficult; even an assassin organization attempting to do so would result in mutual devastation.

Similarly, the employer side won't allow a 'possible' result to occur; they want the target's safety. Life is singular, if once gone, it doesn't matter how much money they pay; it's meaningless. Hence, it's a mission where multiple parties simultaneously act!

"Currently, the price is one million International Coins per agent's life. So far, three people have taken the mission, but who, we don't know." Yue Yao seriously explained, "However, the team of moles hiding behind them is indeed strong. It's said they've already got hold of the list and data of all agents coming to Yun Country. That means, as long as the assassins stick to headcount killing, the fewer they kill, the less danger Julian faces."

"One million International Coins? Haha, their lives are quite pricey! You didn't take it for me? Go ahead, these days people are getting stingier, willing to spend so much money to kill, and at wholesale volume, that's pretty good!"

Although Queen could accept any mission for him, Li Yan knew from Yue Yao's tone that she had merely made contact and gained insight but hadn't accepted the mission; she was still discussing it with him now.

Seeing Li Yan agree so quickly, Yue Yao hesitated a bit. Previously, she would never say more once he made a decision, even if it was a dangerous task, she believed he could certainly accomplish it. But this time… she felt she should try to dissuade him!

"Really want to do it? Actually... we've accumulated quite a bit over these years. It's entirely enough for your retirement. Even if you're not retiring so soon for 'them,' you can minimize the task intake, especially... such tasks." Yue Yao feared he'd misunderstand, added a phrase: "I'm not saying you're old, nor that you're afraid of Si Country people, but think about it, you're different from before now. You have Yurong now, you like and are suited to your current life!"

Li Yan smiled slightly; he naturally wouldn't misunderstand Yao Yue's concerns. He clearly understood in his heart that even if the whole world betrayed him, Yue Yao wouldn't betray him! Because Queen was born for King!

"Being an assassin, there shouldn't be so many ties; if there are ties, the best thing is to quit. But I can't quit..." Li Yan sighed, "Some things... you'll know later. Speaking practically! Resting for two years, I haven't had a real big activity yet. If I start worrying about getting old, then that's actually starting to age. Right now, my heart isn't old, then my person isn't old. As for Yurong... hehe, having a wife, isn't it more proper to earn money to support the family and prepare for future milk money?"

"..."

Yue Yao was utterly speechless, rolled her eyes at him: "Can you find a better reason? Support the family? Milk money? With Yurong's family wealth, do you need to support the family? Will there be a shortage of milk money?"

"Eh! I'm a man, I can't rely on my wife to eat. Besides... you know my romantic life is a bit flourishing, besides Yurong, there's also Xiaodi, and you, and... who knows what the future holds; how could I bear to make you a wet nurse?"

Listening to Li Yan's lamentations earlier, Yue Yao felt nothing off; but as it went on, she began to sense something amiss. Why was she counted in? Moreover, along with Zhang Yurong and Yu Xiaodi, what does that mean? Even if she were to follow him, she wouldn't need much; over these years, she never meticulously calculated the reward, considering it, her sustenance for life should be more than sufficient, right?

Upon hearing the last sentence, Yue Yao's face instantly reddened, "What are you saying? Yurong... isn't afraid of failing to find a wet nurse, right?"

"Hehe, what about you? If the two of us have a child, would you prefer to toil yourself, or hand it to a wet nurse?" Li Yan spoke half-jokingly, but he knew Yue Yao should understand he was sincere.

Yue Yao stared at him, after a while, she softly said, "Let's not make such jokes in the future, it wouldn't be good if Yurong hears."

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