Chapter 665 A Conspiracy
In Westeria Residence's study, Serenity Chamber.
This was the heart of the Westeria Residence's Intelligence Bureau's operation.
Nearly 70 percent of Draconia's top-secret intelligence originated from this command center.
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As the Director of the Westeria Residence's Intelligence Bureau. Hannibal spent most of his time in this study, dealing with state affairs.
Only a select few were allowed to enter this room.noveldrama
Besides his two children, only the most senior officers of the Intelligence Bureau, those at the very heart of its operations, could step into this place, which held more than half of Draconia's classified information.
Hannibal sat upright at his desk and focused on the recent confidential reports in front of him.
One-third of the intelligence was about rumors of the ancient relics in the martial society.
After finishing the summary of the recent reports, Hannibal raised his eyes and glanced at his daughter. who had been waiting patiently.
"Catherine, any progress on the Dragon Manor case?" he inquired.
Catherine shook her head. "No leads at all."
"From the information we've gathered over these two years, I have a feeling that the Dragon Manor incident from 20 years ago is somehow connected to the rumored ancient relic of the martial society. "But I can't pinpoint exactly what that connection is. "It feels like everything we've seen or assumed has been wrong.
"It's as if the theories and observations we've held onto for years are misleading-
"And it's not because we've made mistakes in our analysis; it's because someone has been creating this illusion Perhaps, for decades, someone has been intentionally steering the perspective of the entire martial society."
"My intuition tells me we've all been led astray by this hidden force. Much of the intelligence we have might even be fabricated, deliberately planted by this person.
Hannibal's eyes lit up. "Oh? That's an interesting line of thought. He was visibly intrigued.
Catherine had always been an unusual character, pampered by hor grandfather and preferring solitude, over playing with peers.
She had a penchant for combat, detective stories, and adventure-traits that made her stubbor capricious, and indifferent to the opinions of others.
Ye, once she respected someone, she would follow their advice without
question
"A few days ago, during the bloody battle in Dragon Ridge Valley Catherine continued, "I suspect that this hidden hand played a role in those events as well.
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"Even Robin's confrontation with the legendary fighters from the Dark List 20 years ago seemed like a calculated setup.
"What's unclear is whether this hidden force intended for Robin to kill them or for those fighters to eliminate Robin."
"I suspect that the ancient relic and the so-called Draconite never truly existed. They're just part of an elaborate hoax!
"That night. I couldn't find any clues related to the ancient relic, but I did discover one critical piece of Information.
"Robin is none other than the Divine Drakebane. The infamous one who struck fear into the entire World of Darkness on the Fricana battlefield!
"I saw how Robin took down those fighters. His skill is unmatched not only in Draconia but across the globe."
"That alone is significant, Hannibal nodded, a thoughtful look crossing his face.
How did Jack manage to recruit such a legendary figure?
Hannibal's eyes shifted to the report in his hands,
The intelligence noted that Robin had supposedly obtained the Draconite during the Dragon Ridge Valley incident-a stone believed to be the key to the mythical ancient relic. "Catherine, did you actually see Robin with the Draconite after that night?"
Catherine shook her head. "That was a misconception. What Robin found wasn't the Draconite at all. It was just a wisp of mist on the Peachgrove, distorted by the light. "Tinitially thought he had the Draconite, but when I recalled the scene carefully, that 'stone dissipated into
strange mist.
"The mist was peculiar, almost alive, and it seemed to slip into Robin's arms and vanish.
"I even caught a glimpse of that red mist seeping into his dragon dagger."
Hannibal's face remained unreadable as he asked, "Did Robin sever Harold's arm?"
Catherine shivered at the memory.
"That day. Grandpa Harold's injury was my fault for acting recklessly. I was eager to uncover the truth behind the Young Lord Dragon's disappearance 20 years ago and pushed Robin to surrender the Draconite "I never expected Robin to strike so decisively.
"Back then, I had no idea he held a general's rank, so it's not his fault.
"Grandpa Harold was only trying to protect me when he made that rash move."
Hannibal chuckled as he noticed Catherine's attempt to defend Robin "Catherine, do you have feelings for
this Robin
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"What?" Catherine's face flushed. "No way! That man's arrogant, cold, and completely insufferable-like a stubborn mule!" Hannibal laughed and walked to the window.
He gazed at the distant mountains, sighing deeply.
"For 20 years, your grandfather has been haunted by the failure to reach Dragon Manor in time to help.
"He's always suspected that incident wasn't a coincidence.
Someone orchestrated the chaos from the shadows,
We've investigated for 20 years without results. It seems our opponent is clever indeed.
"The martial society was quiet for those 20 years.
"But, it had been chaotic for the last six months
"What's more, the circumstances resemble those from 20 years ago.
The reappearance of these warriors from the World of Darkness isn't a coincidence.
"It's a conspiracy.
What message are these events trying to send?
"Could someone really be manipulating this from behind the scenes?
"Is this tied to the Dragon Manor incident?"
According to the intelligence, the calm has shattered ever since Robin entered Draconia.
"I suspect he's at the center of this storm."
"Robin is indeed an enigma
Tm considering increasing surveillance on him."
Catherine shook her head.
Upgrading surveillance isn't wise. Robin will notice if our agents get too close. It's better to withdraw them entirely to avoid any misunderstandings or unnecessary harm" Hannibal pondered her words before nodding.
Very well we'll wait a bit longer. Have you gathered any new information from Robin recently?"
"No" Catherine replied quickly, though a spark of excitement flickered in her eyes. Tim not going to spy on hun. I trust him"