Chapter 039 Unexpectedly

Huo Xiu sat in the back seat of the suspension car and returned to the hotel in the city.

In the car, Song Pélan took out a handheld computer next to the seat, clicked on a program and operated it. About a minute later, she said, "The test signal is over, the equipment is running normally, and you can start working."

After saying that, she tilted her head, took out a miniature headset in her right ear and put it in her handbag. He inadvertently glanced at Huo Xiu and said, "Are you confused? But these things are not what you should know. It's right to listen to me. This is for your sake.

"I understand." Huo Xiu nodded. Spying on military affairs can be classified as a crime of treason. He believes that he doesn't have the ability to let Song Peilan tell him, but it doesn't mean that he doesn't have this desire.

"After going back, I will arrange for you to find those group organizations that often take the interstellar trade route according to the list provided by Xie Mingchuan. You can take the girl around you and wander around casually and give each other a chance to do it." Song Peilan said to him, "At the same time, the people of the Military CIA are always around you to ensure your safety."

The next day, Huo Xiu took Annie and continued the so-called task of tracing the intelligence of the relevant pirate organization. They changed into plain clothes, looked for everyone according to the list, completed their routine, and then deliberately gave each other a chance on the way back.

However, it is disappointing that there is no abnormality at all on the first day.

Until the next day, on the way back from the investigation, Huo Xiu's intuition told him that he had been followed, and the target was not far behind him.

"Annie." Huo Xiu called her in a low voice, and she blinked to show her understanding.

She leaned over, took Huo Xiu's arm, and put it on him. She lowered her head and whispered, "About ten meters behind you, wearing blue clothes, black trousers and a white casual hat."

"Keep the speed even." She continued, "Turn left at the intersection in front of you. There are more people there. You can take this opportunity to inform them."

In this regard, Anne seems to be very professional.

They are no different from ordinary pedestrians on the street. Walking, in the process, Anne sent the message, and at the same time, the agents nearby quietly followed.

"The next intersection continues to the left. There are few people there. If the other party wants to do it, this is the right time." Annie glanced at the street, "but she didn't find any deliberate vehicles. She temporarily ruled out that the suspect escaped through the vehicle, proving that he was familiar with the local terrain."

"Well done." Huo Xiu's eyes turned and glanced around. "He will soon be hooked."

As they continued to turn left, Anne whispered, "It is estimated that the target is a normal-caliber pistol, and our light bulletproof vest can withstand multiple shots."

"After hearing my prompt, disperse and give the agents a chance!"

"Spatter!"

When this sentence fell, Huo Xiu and Anne fell in two opposite directions. At the same time, several agents pretending to be passers-by behind the target rushed up, and an emergency air brake in front of them was directly across the sidewalk. Blocked back and forth, the man was thrown to the ground by the agent before he could choose the escape route.

"No, no. We made a mistake!" Annie got up and suddenly shouted, "This is just a bait. The other party used to test us!"

As soon as they finished speaking, the agents found a dagger, a reclaimed pistol, and two wallets from the man. But it doesn't look like a killer, but a robber.

Huo Xiu said to the agents, "Take him to the car and go back."

Then, he took out the * in his pocket, shook it casually in front of the crowd, and said, "The police are handling the case. Don't get close to irrelevant people!"

As soon as this came out, passers-by consciously retreated, but they were still pointing out. Huo Xiu and Annie got into the car and quickly left the place.

They drove back to the local branch.

The man was escorted to the interrogation room and prepared to be handled by the agents.

"I have to go and see it myself."

Anne thought for a moment and decided to go and have a look by herself. Huo Xiu had no objection to this and followed her to the suspect's special interrogation room.

Outside the single transparent glass, Huo Xiu looked at the man who was handcuffed to the chair.

Anne went in, stood in front of him and asked, "Say it again, what are you doing and what is your identity?"

"Officer, I--

The man raised his head and looked pleading.

"We are not police!" Anne stressed, "You are staying in the interrogation room of the Military Information Bureau and explain all the reasons why you followed us, otherwise--"

She turned her head and looked at the wide variety of torture tools next to her, including shiny hooks, saws, and many syringes and iron clips with thorns, which looked amazing. But this is just a prop to create psychological pressure for prisoners. Agents really start using more ruthless methods than these.

"I said!" The man was obviously panicked and explained everything, "I've been a little short of money recently. Anyway, I'm idle. I just want to go out on the street to try my luck. In addition, I'm going to follow you two with you and want to... borrow some money."

"Is that all?" Annie stared into his eyes.

"Yes, yes, sir." He spoke a little trembling, "I don't mean to hurt anyone, I just want to get some money..."

After the glass window of the interrogation room, Huo Xiu frowned.

Judging from the man's performance and behavior on the road just now, it doesn't look like the person who is going to assassinate him. Is it really the bait sent?

He was not sure, but at this time the door was pushed open, and Brigadier General Song Peilan came in. She stood next to Huo Xiu, holding her arms, looked at the man in the interrogation room for a few seconds, then shook her head and said affirmatively, "It's not this person. Give him to the police."

"Are you sure?" Huo Xiu asked him, if the other party pretended to be, wouldn't he let the tiger go back to the mountain?

Song Peilan nodded, and Huo Xiu couldn't say anything more. After all, she is a professional. Can't she interrogate by herself? However, from her expression, she saw that disappointment and puzzlement were mixed together. She frowned slightly and said nothing. After standing for a few minutes, she turned around and left.

"It's strange." Annie came out with a disappointed look on her face, "The officer let him go so lightly."

"Wouln't it be deliberately put back and continue to investigate?"

"I don't know." Annie shook her head, "But it's unlikely."

"Hey, the clue is broken here again."

Huo Xiu was also confused. Although he was ordered to investigate the truth about the pirate ambush, it was a general content and had no specific goal. Without direction, everything can only be made step by step, but it has just taken a step, and the leading military intelligence agent has no clue. How can this continue?

Many things always puzzle him, such as the action arranged by Song Pellan - to use himself as the bait to be assassinated, but what can he get after catching the killer? Until three days later, an amazing accident happened beyond everyone's expectation.

"Sir, do you mean that four officers in the military region were assassinated?" Huo Xiu asked Lieutenant Colonel Neil again, and the news he brought back was really amazing.

Neil was also patient. Facing Huo Xiu's question, he answered seriously: "Yes. After investigation by the Military Service, it was found that the four people were all officers who had participated in the task of extermination against pirates, including two army officers who had participated in ground operations and the other two who had participated in space operations.

This can confuse people. Generally speaking, Huo Xiu should be the first to be assassinated. After all, he is the biggest threat to the merchants, but why did the commanders who participated in the operation die? Isn't it as simple as he speculated?

"shir, there is a video on the Internet." A secret serviceman hurried over and reported to Lieutenant Colonel Neil.

"Video?"

"It is a statement of a pirate organization that they are responsible for the assassination of this officer."

"What?" Lieutenant Colonel Neil raised his eyebrows and said, "B lead the way!"

A group of them came to the room next to the hotel. At this moment, Brigadier General Song Peilan is sitting on the sofa, staring at the content on the display screen.

In the ten-minute video, a spokesman known as "Organization K" claimed that due to the military's inhumane behavior against them, they will assassinate military and government personnel who had participated in or planned the last operation in the coming period of time, and retaliate against every merchant ship to and from the Ita Galaxy. Behavior.

And they also made a condition to stop - that is, to release Flock, the leader of the pirate organization, and they are willing to reach a settlement with the government and leave the Itta Galaxy.

The last paragraph of the video actually revealed the whole process of the military's last operation, focusing on the part where the fleet detachment was ambushed, and there was also a complete whole process of the explosion of three nuclear bombs, as well as the military casualties they obtained from other sources.

After reading these, many people present couldn't help scolding their mothers, including Huo Xiu, who had a good temper, also frowned. The matter was completely unexpected. He previously speculated that the operation was directed by a member of the Chamber of Commerce, but he didn't expect that the pirate organization would admit it and assassinated relevant military personnel.

The love was foggy, and after taking a few steps out, he had to return to the origin and point to the group of erratic pirate organizations again.

"Shir, this video was broadcast on the civil network of the Alliance." A special serviceman said to Song Peilan, "When we intercepted it, there were already hundreds of thousands of views."

"Do you want to notify the relevant departments to delete it?" Someone proposed.

"It's too late." Song Peilan shook his head, "The spread of the people is faster than we thought. Now most people must know the fact that the military operation has suffered a fiasco and that merchant ships have been threatened by terrorist organizations."

The military spent a lot of effort to conceal the ambush incident, and deliberately exaggerated the results of the actions on the ground. What they are most worried about is nothing more than the opinions and emotions of the people - now, the group of pirates who usually disappeared suddenly emerged and brought these secret news. What is the reaction of the people? Huo Xiu has been able to guess that protesters will gather in front of government buildings these days.

Everyone was silent. Song Peilan asked at this time, "Since it was published on the civilian network, have you found the address of the uploader?"

"Yes, sir, our people are already in action." Lieutenant Colonel Neil took a look at the time and said, "I guess we have reached our destination."

"After being caught, hand it over to the Second Military Service." Song Peilan turned his head and looked at Huo Xiu, "In this case, there is no need for you to continue to pursue here. Arrange your departure tomorrow."

"Are you going to investigate?" Huo Xiu heard that she was not interested in this matter at all.

"The people from the Military 2nd Division will cooperate with you." Song Peilan said.

"What about you?"

"We still have something to do."

She gave a vague answer, and Huo Xiu didn't understand what it meant. But since she didn't want to say it, it was useless to ask again. She shook her head and turned away.

Song Peilan took out a black box, opened it, took out a slender women's cigarette, and put it in her mouth. A secret serviceman next to him immediately met and handed over the lighter and gave her a light.

She took a breath, frowned and spread out in the lingering smoke. She looked at the direction of the door and said to herself, "I'm sorry, not everything will have an answer."