Endless Ocean: Escape Starting from a Canoe

Chapter 95 The Gang's Conspiracy

Yinping Sea Area.

As always, the Black Society patrolled the waters of their homeland. Today, the weather was calm and the sea was perfectly still, without a single ripple.

The incident involving the loss of the Endless Sea Map has come to an end. The matter has been settled, and the former Third Governor, Great Wilderness, has taken the blame for everything and has been secretly executed.

As his superior, Itsukushima Rin still bore joint responsibility, and coupled with the incident of the demon sword's martyrdom, he was suspended from all his duties. Although he still held the title of "Admiral Who Conquers the Seas" in name only, he was unable to mobilize any resources.

But he wasn't flustered.

Real politicians understand that the political arena is like a voyage, never smooth sailing.

Ups and downs are the norm.

When you reach the end of the watercourse, sit and watch the clouds rise. This is one of Itsukushima Rin's tenets.

drop.

His communicator rang again.

Itsukushima Rin picked it up.

[Kingsoft: Old friend, don't be discouraged. For the sake of our years of partnership, I can share a truly confidential intelligence with you for free—top-secret information that can help you rise again and bring forth an S-class Awakened in your country. Interested?]

Top secret intelligence?

There was no one else in the office. Itsukushima Rin lit a cigar and casually propped her legs up on the desk.

He and Captain Robert of the Golden Mountain were old acquaintances. Over the years of wandering, he had patronized the Golden Pagoda's business many times, bringing them countless Dome Crystals and Pure Dome Crystals.

He considered it only right to receive a little free help during his down-and-out period.

Only by rebuilding itself can Jinshan and Jinta gain more benefits.

"Speak, Captain Robert. You know I don't like riddles."

Before he could send his message, the communicator received another new message.

Unlike previous messages, this message is encrypted in a unique way.

Only Itsukushima Rin knows the decryption method.

Itsukushima Rin put down his cigar, picked up the decoder next to him, and after some operation, he finally saw the specific information.

[Jinshan: The current patriarch of the Albert family, a king-class drifting ship of the twelve stars, is recruiting Awakened Ones to hunt down an A-class sea beast. However, their true objective is not the A-class sea beast, but rather an S-class sea beast located at a mysterious coordinate that Albert controlled during his early adventures. The recruited Awakened Ones are merely a means to restrain the S-class sea beast. Wright de Albert has been preparing to hunt this S-class sea beast for three years…]

[Jinshan: The coordinates of the S-class sea monster are known to no one except Albert, but joining the team will naturally give you a chance to see it. I think, old friend, with your wisdom and planning, you should know what to do, right?]

Itsukushima Rin pondered for a while.

He retracted the message he hadn't yet sent and typed the same line again on the communicator.

[Why do you think I can steal the fruits of victory after Albert has been secretly preparing for so long? And don't Gold Mountain and even Lighthouse yearn to add another S-rank Awakened?]

for a long time,

Itsukushima Rin finally received the third message.

[Jinshan: My friend, I'm just an intelligence chief. I don't have the ability or means to get involved in this kind of thing. Of course, I don't know if the Lighthouse will get involved. But it's all up to you; fate is in your own hands. Whether you can steal that low-hanging fruit depends on your methods.]

[Jinshan: I sincerely long for your return. Jinta's business still needs your support, and besides, our cooperation has always been pleasant, hasn't it?]

Itsukushima Rin squinted her eyes.

He pondered the pros and cons of the matter.

They also had hunter terminals and their own intelligence organization. He was naturally aware that Wright de Albert was using his Level 5 clearance to offer a bounty on powerful individuals to hunt down an A-rank sea monster, but he hadn't paid it any mind. He just hadn't expected their target to be a mysterious S-rank sea monster?
Gathering the world's strongest warriors is merely a tactic to keep that sea monster occupied, giving their own people a chance for a final hunt?

Ok……

Therefore, as long as sufficient preparations are made and the situation is not exploited at critical moments, there is indeed room for maneuver.

Taking a step back,

Even if the information from the Golden Tower this time is unreliable and is proven to be false, Wright de Albert's goal is simply for a mere A-class sea monster, pure and true.

That would just be a waste of time.

The cost of failure is almost negligible.

But if their target really is an S-class sea monster, then—

With the wisdom and skills of the people of Woguo, there may be a chance to steal the fruits of victory!

They have ample experience in these areas.

Itsukushima Rin's eyes gleamed with a fox-like light. This matter was indeed worth planning. The Lighthouse probably wouldn't miss this opportunity and would definitely do something about it. The captain of the Gold Mountain told him this information, which was probably not just a matter of goodwill on the surface. Nine times out of ten, he wanted to use the power of the Black Society to stir up trouble and create opportunities for their own Awakened Ones.

but--

Why can't the victor be a gangster?

Everyone knows that when the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits.

But who will ultimately reap the benefits remains to be seen.

The Black Society currently only has two powerful A-rank Awakened users available, so for this mission, to be on the safe side, they will send Ashina.

Of course, he will discuss this mission with "the master".

Without the approval of the "adults," he has no right to mobilize "Ashina."

……

The First Consul's Office
"Sir, that's the whole story."

Itsukushima Rin reported the information he had just received with a calm expression. His tone was clear and bright, without a trace of humility or attempt to "redeem himself," as if he were describing a trivial matter.

After the report, he clearly expressed his views: Jinshan might take advantage of us to muddy the waters and fish in troubled waters, but we might not be unable to take advantage of Jinshan. As long as the intelligence is true, the scales of victory may tip in our favor.

S-class sea monsters are notoriously difficult to kill. This time, we can take advantage of the power of the Twelve Stars, specifically Light de Albert, and use their influence to achieve final victory.

The First Consul pondered for a long time.

"This is indeed a great opportunity for my country!"

"Itsukushima-kun, you are in charge of this matter! I will have Ashina fully cooperate with you!"

Itsukushima Rin stood up and gave a military salute.

"My lord, it is I who should be cooperating with General Ashina. I will do my utmost to help General Ashina achieve a great victory."

learn from mistakes.

He never falls into the same pit twice.

"Very good, you are all pillars of the empire. Go and get on with it!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)