We often say that everyone is an independent individual.

Yet, somehow, everyone's fates are magically intertwined.

The bar owner was released after two days of torture and torment.

Just not long ago, the special department extracted over a dozen nails, a saw blade, and treated some of his wounds.

After being inexplicably captured, the special department kept asking him questions he had never known, thought of, or heard of.

"What's your relationship with Lynch?"

"What kind of information did Lynch transmit to you?"

"How do you usually pass on intelligence?"

"Who is your superior and your subordinate?"

In short, all these questions made no sense to him. As a Gafura person, the bar owner clearly knew the special department's style, so he was honest and sincere from the very beginning.

"I don't know any Lynch!"

"I have no idea what you're talking about!"

"I'm just a bar owner, not an intelligence officer!"

"I told you, you've got the wrong person!"

The people from the special department gave him the most enthusiastic and passionate feedback, helping him realize the terrifying side of the special department.

He couldn't hold out even from the first day, and proactively fabricated some lies to satisfy the special department's interrogation—at least that way, he could feel somewhat better for the time being. As for the future?

Who knows if he'll die here, so why not enjoy a period of peace before death?

But he didn't know who Lynch was at all, nor did he understand the deeper reasons behind these events, which led to the lies fabricated to satisfy the special department's interrogation being "full of loopholes".

A team leader from the special department's action team even told him on the second morning that he had never seen such a tough intelligence officer and hoped he could hold on and be a true warrior!

At the time, the bar owner was utterly bewildered, feeling that telling the truth didn't work, nor did cooperating with their lies, wondering if his competitors were out to ruin him, thus leading to his current predicament.

As despair loomed over him, thinking he was doomed, he was released.

The team leader responsible for his interrogation provided him with basic treatment and offered his apologies.

One has to admit that the special department is quite nice; they returned all the belongings he had on him and even gifted him a wheelchair and a free medical service.

Incidentally, the special department would also help him apply for state compensation.

Even now, sitting in the wheelchair being pushed towards the hospital, the bar owner didn't know why it was him.

As for why he was released, it was actually quite simple. The special department and the intelligence agency realized that Lynch's visits to those two bars were not for transmitting messages but purely for leisure, just like the information they had gathered not long ago.

A group of Federation people had rented out an entertainment venue, helping all the girls who needed assistance one after another, and many reporters captured these scenes.

People aware of these happenings were furious. Undoubtedly, the Federation people did not grant them the most basic respect. Although important figures like the team leader did not take part, it still enraged people.

The Emperor initially wanted the newspapers not to report these stories, but he soon changed his mind, letting the Gafura people perceive the Federation's arrogance, which was beneficial for his rule.

Only when facing such external humiliation would people unswervingly stand by the Emperor's side.

Meanwhile, it also served as a warning and reminder to oneself, admonishing His Majesty the Emperor of the Gafura Empire about the cost of being backward, albeit in an unpleasant manner.

If this can make the country more unified, endure it.

By the next morning, the more significant newspapers within Gafura had reported this news. On the first day of the Federation delegation's arrival in Gafura, they went to Blossom Street. It made the naturally arrogant Gafura people furious, with some even petitioning for the Emperor to expel the Federation delegation.

Although the situation seemed severe, it was actually just an illusion.

This incident did not even provoke diplomatic protests; only places similar to Blossom Street were required to shut down during the Federation's diplomatic visit to avoid occurrences of similar incidents.

This also made the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs realize a real core change—the times had changed.

Gafura's era of dominance was over, and the era of the Federation had arrived!

In the morning, in the plaza of the City Hall in the port city, a friendly first reception ceremony was held between the local City Hall officials and a group of people. The local mayor believed that cooperation between Gafura and Bail Federal would lay a crucial foundation for the peaceful future of the world and provide considerable assistance in enhancing the international status of both countries.

To better acquaint people with these individuals, they took special efforts to introduce each delegation member, including Lynch.

This wasn't initially planned. It was added at midnight last night, rumored to be at the Emperor's behest, just to expose these people and let the world know who exactly couldn't stay at the hotel properly last night and went out to help the needy girls.

Since the Federation people had become shameless, the Gafura people no longer cared either.

No matter what the delegation members thought or how the Gafura people responded, Mr. Herbs, who had just awakened, stood staring at the TV screen for quite a while, in a daze.

On the screen, bathed in sunlight, Lynch's bright smile did not resemble a "diplomatic officer" at all; he looked as if he was on vacation, while everyone else wore serious expressions, only he wore a big smile.

But this smile, at this very moment in Mr. Herbs' eyes, appeared like a Demon!

He suddenly turned and walked to the corner of the wall, picked up the phone, "Why is Lynch a member of the diplomatic delegation?"

This was the question he most wanted to know at present. He felt uneasy these past few days, so he listed out potential unforeseen areas and identified what could become his "troubles," ensuring everything was foolproof.

After this period of repairs and fixes, he felt that Lynch had little chance of turning the tables.

Firstly, wanting to change the Minister of Finance's mind isn't something easy to achieve, let alone involving the Emperor of Gafura.

Without considering the Emperor's temperament and how persuadable he is, to persuade him, you first have to meet him!

Using a human brain, it's clear that the Emperor won't casually pick up a call from an unknown number, chat with the person on the other end for about half an hour or so, then be convinced by a stranger.

To persuade the Emperor, one must be a reputable person standing face to face to convince him.

From just this point alone, Lynch couldn't achieve it!

He wouldn't appear before the Emperor to tell him what to do in everyone's best interest. The Emperor wouldn't casually receive a Federation merchant. For Lynch to arrange such groundwork so that the Emperor would meet him wasn't an easy task.

Even Mr. Herbs himself hadn't had the privilege of a private audience with the Emperor yet, even though he had many friends here, let alone Lynch, who had little overseas connections; it was impossible for him to persuade the Emperor.

As long as he couldn't persuade the Emperor, no matter what he did, it wouldn't change the final result.

But no matter how much he calculated, Mr. Herbs hadn't expected Lynch to become a member of the Federation diplomatic delegation, noteworthy enough to not be just a "random escorting personnel"!

Being noteworthy meant he had a voice, the ability to directly interact with Gafura's various ministers, and even His Majesty the Emperor might have to patiently listen to his points occasionally—through conveyed means.

Although they wouldn't meet, they could still communicate, which completely took Herbs by surprise.

The previously stable everything suddenly became unstable, and Mr. Herbs' expression turned somewhat terrifying. Standing beside the phone, he listened for quite some time, his body slightly trembling. The agitation within him made it impossible to patiently listen to the person at the other end saying meaningless words.

He forcefully interrupted the other party's speech, and in his haste, spittle sprayed out, his slightly saggy facial skin trembling slightly with his actions, and his face flushed red, "I don't want to hear you say these things. You should have told me earlier. Now you've ruined everything!" and he abruptly hung up the phone.

The other party on the phone was an official from the Federation Government, equally angry. Despite working in the Federation Government, he couldn't know the specifics of such a level list before it was made public.

Random inquiries would only arouse the Security Committee's suspicions. Though now it seemed all countries were in a seemingly tranquil peace period, unseen special fronts were still brimming with battle.

Of course, this phone call wouldn't affect his relationship with Mr. Herbs, as long as Mr. Herbs continued to write thank-you letters to him; he didn't mind selling some unimportant intelligence to him either.

Before long, some people gathered at Mr. Herbs' residence, all worried, undoubtedly shaken by this news.

Lynch stealthily slipped in, holding the qualification for face-to-face talks with Gafura's ruling class, which was horrifying!

Looking at these bankers who not long ago fantasized about retirement, everything at this moment rendered them ridiculous and laughable.

Nonetheless, as the leader and planner of the entire plan, Mr. Herbs reassured everyone, "Lynch can't easily change the Emperor's mind, we still have a chance."

"And even if he changes the Emperor's mind, for us, it merely means losing some interest, but the dividend from the valuation appreciation of that one hundred billion Galil would still make this investment a success!"

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