Zhong Wanhong acted swiftly, and the Kyoto Bureau of Anomalous Investigations responded just as quickly, immediately suspending all departing flights from Longcheng. If the Martyr could infiltrate the country undetected, he could certainly slip out just as easily. Allowing him to roam freely through the Dragon Nation, steal something, and leave with impunity would be a colossal embarrassment for the country.
Furthermore, the nearest Special Mobile Squad had already been dispatched and was expected to arrive in Longcheng within three hours.
Everyone crowded around the computer screens. After a moment of silence following the updates, Lü Heng couldn't help but ask, "That's it? Just this?"
"Even though the Martyr sneaked in without revealing his identity, his very presence here represents White Eagle. Isn't that a direct provocation between nations? Shouldn't the Dragon Nation issue a stronger response?"
If an ordinary foreign citizen caused a street disturbance or openly defied the law in another country, it could be dismissed as personal misconduct and handled accordingly. But when the perpetrator was a leader of a foreign nation, it could hardly be considered a private matter!
Zhong Wanhong shook his head. "What response could we possibly give? Publicly condemn White Eagle on the international stage? That would be utterly pointless."
Frankly, resorting to loud condemnations and verbal insults after suffering a loss is what weak nations do. The Dragon Nation's approach was different: they aimed to directly apprehend the Martyr, demand the return of the stolen items, and compel a public apology on the international stage.
The goal wasn't for the Dragon Nation to issue the first statement, but to force White Eagle to apologize first.
"From now on, this matter is largely out of our hands. We just need to wait for the Special Mobile Squad to arrive and let them handle it," Zhong Wanhong sighed.
Now that the Martyr's true identity had been revealed, sending the Bureau of Anomalous Investigations personnel to confront him would be tantamount to suicide. The power gap between the two sides was simply too vast.
Even across the entire Dragon Nation, the only force capable of matching White Eagle's eight rulers in combat strength was the Special Mobile Squad.
Unlike the individualistic heroism prevalent in White Eagle, the Dragon Nation revered collectivism. While individual members of a Mobile Squad might not match the raw power of White Eagle's rulers, the combined combat prowess of a united squad was every bit as formidable. The Dragon Nation possessed nine such Special Mobile Squads: Qiuniu, Yazi, Bi'an, Suanni, Taotie, Jiaotu, Bixi, Chiwen, and Pixiu.
Named after the Dragon King's nine sons, these elite squads patrolled every corner of the Dragon Nation, safeguarding its territories and its people.
Robin analyzed the situation. "Although the Martyr's ability is formidable, he can't teleport. To return to White Eagle, he'd either need to board a plane or use his ability to create a flying contraption. With the airport currently shut down, attempting the latter would instantly expose him."
"Given the Martyr's cautious nature, he'd likely avoid revealing himself. He'll probably stay in Longcheng for now. We just need to wait—three hours should suffice."
Of course, this entire assessment hinged on the Martyr's sole objective being the Surprise Box. If he had other motives, sealing off the airport would be pointless, as he might have never intended to leave in the first place.
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Just as the group was deep in discussion, a furtive figure approached the entrance of the Bureau of Anomalous Investigations. He took three steps, glanced back over his shoulder, took three more steps, and glanced back again, his back hunched as he scurried forward.
Naturally, this person didn't escape the Bureau's notice. Zhong Wanhong was the first to spot him, his voice grave. "Who's there?!"
Instantly, everyone's attention shifted. Robin, Lü Heng, and Yu Lin exchanged puzzled looks—it was none other than Invincible Bro.
"What are you doing here?" Lü Heng asked, bewildered. "Shouldn't you be cleaning up at the concert venue? Pulling a paid sickie?"
"I swear, it's not like that!" Invincible Bro blurted out breathlessly. "After Robin left, I was really working hard, cleaning up at the concert venue. Then, out of nowhere, some weird foreigner came through the back door and demanded to see someone named Ling Huai—that's my real name! I didn't know who he was or how he knew my name, so I bolted!"
Whether someone had betrayed Invincible Bro or not, the fact remained that none of the backstage staff at the concert knew his real name.
Because Shu Cat kept calling him "Invincible Bro," it was like online friends meeting in person and still using their screen names out of habit. The nickname stuck, and soon everyone else started calling him that too.
So, when the foreigner made his request, everyone present wore bewildered expressions. "Wait, mister, who exactly are you looking for?"
Invincible Bro wasn't stupid enough to reveal his real name. Taking advantage of the foreigner's confusion, he slipped away stealthily and hurried straight to the Bureau of Anomalous Investigations.
"That guy's insane!" he blurted out. "I've never seen an Evolver of such a high level before. Someone like that suddenly appearing in the Dragon Nation can't mean anything good! Trust me, you need to notify the Special Mobile Squad immediately. I think only they can handle him!"
Invincible Bro's sudden outburst sounded utterly bizarre, especially to Robin. She tilted her head, a large question mark practically hovering above her.
"What are you talking about?" she asked.
Among everyone present, only Lü Heng instantly understood what Invincible Bro meant. He had reviewed Invincible Bro's Evolver profile and was familiar with his ability.
Data Vision functioned like an incredibly powerful appraisal skill. Invincible Bro could display everything he saw before him as a game-like interface.
For example, with a single glance, he could discern the Martyr's true name, highlighted in yellow, along with his Level and Abilities. It was akin to checking a boss's stats in a turn-based RPG with a simple click.
Undoubtedly, while this ability offered no direct combat power, its utility was immense. Lü Heng now realized something else: if Invincible Bro could view "character panels," he could naturally also inspect "item information." The Surprise Box was likely no exception.