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"it is good!"

"readily!"

"I enjoy dealing with straightforward people like the colonel."

After receiving Li Tongqing's affirmative statement, No. 19 then put forward his own conditions.

"Actually, my conditions are very simple."

"First, naturally, they should grant me a pardon and guarantee my personal safety."

"The amnesty I'm referring to means—forgiving my past actions."

"Secondly, I need you to arrange a new identity for me."

"I want to put a period to my past life and start a new one."

"Third, I need money to support my future life."

"But don't worry."

"I will absolutely not ask for an exorbitant amount."

"Give me 10 billion yuan in one go."

"Then, from now on, the money will be paid out monthly, just like a salary."

"Just allocate me the amount of money, which is ten times the average wage in the Empire."

"I don't think my request is unreasonable, do I?"

"And another thing is—I want to enjoy the welfare benefits of a provincial-level official."

"The kind where the imperial court pays for everything, including medical care."

"Isn't that a bit unreasonable?"

"Compared to the intelligence value you just mentioned, the conditions you proposed are indeed not excessive."

Li Tongqing nodded expressionlessly: "However, I find one thing very strange."

"Since you've offered a one-time payment of 10 billion, aren't the subsequent monthly payments and free medical care a bit redundant?"

Ultimately, isn't all you doing this to get more "intelligence fees" for yourself?

"Is it really necessary to make it so complicated?"

"Excuse me for speaking frankly—if what you're saying is true."

"You can always ask for more at once..."

"Even if you double the amount, ask for 200 billion or even 300 billion at once."

"Isn't that much easier than your monthly payments?"

"Colonel, I'm not very good at managing money."

"I also like to touch it a couple of times."

"I'm worried that all the money I have might go down the drain."

"Receiving it monthly is a way to provide myself with some security."

"These conditions of mine shouldn't be a big deal to the Great Qian Dynasty, right?"

"I'll say it again—if you're truly committed to working with us."

"And if everything you said is true."

"Your conditions should be fine."

"It could even be described as a piece of cake, utterly effortless..."

"With the colonel's words, I feel much more at ease!"

"Then let's continue."

Li Tongqing said, "Tell me all your conditions at once."

"Gone!"

"These are my only conditions; there's nothing else."

"what?"

Li Tongqing was taken aback, then asked, "That's it?"

"That's all you ask for?"

"Any other requests?"

"That's all, those are the only requirements..."

"how?"

"Does the colonel think my offer is too modest?"

"Then how about I think about it some more?"

"no............."

Li Tongqing quickly shook his head and said, "That's not what I meant."

"Now that you've stated your conditions..."

"Then I won't keep my word."

"I will report your situation and your requests immediately."

"Okay, then half an hour it will be."

Number 19 nodded very readily: "I will contact you again in half an hour."

"By the way, your search team can continue with whatever they're doing now."

"Just follow your normal procedures to avoid arousing our suspicion."

"We'll continue after you've consulted with your superiors."

"By the way, this matter is of great importance."

"If you want to ask for instructions, you must ask Commander-in-Chief Han of the Interstellar Operations Command or Director Chen of the Interstellar Intelligence Agency directly."

"There shouldn't be any other people involved."

"After all, if this kind of thing gets leaked even slightly, everything will be over..."

“No problem! Of course, I would have done it even if you hadn’t said anything.” Li Tongqing agreed.

"it is good!"

"Then let's contact each other again in half an hour."

"Hopefully, I'll hear good news in half an hour..."

After saying that, Number 19 unilaterally ended the communication.

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"Sir, could this so-called Number Nineteen be a bait set up by the Black-Clad Army?"

"What he said always seemed a bit unreliable..."

"Moreover, and more importantly—for such a big matter, he only made a few requests."

"This is so abnormal!"

"If what Number Nineteen said is true, even if he asked for a hundred billion, the imperial court would probably agree..."

"Regarding the conditions he proposed..."

"It always gives people the feeling of a wealthy person being kidnapped for ransom."

"Isn't this a bit too frivolous?"

"You guys think this is something some mentally unstable hacker is trying to do to cause trouble?"

"I hadn't originally thought of it that way..."

"But now that you mention it, I think it's entirely possible that such a thing could actually happen!"

After communications were cut off, several officers present shared their views on the matter.

It's no wonder that the officers present felt that the matter of the 19th was not very reliable.

Indeed, the conditions proposed by Number 19 really did resemble a wealthy person kidnapping someone and demanding a ransom...

Even more surprisingly, on the 19th, he demanded that money be transferred to him monthly!

This made everyone present feel that this was not a condition that a normal person would make...

Such a big matter, and you're only offering these conditions?

After hearing what the officers present said, Li Tongqing was also starting to have doubts.

The behavior of Number 19 does indeed make him seem unreliable.

Especially the conditions proposed by No. 19.

It seems that this is indeed completely disproportionate to the magnitude of the issue itself...

"It's better to believe that it exists than to believe that it doesn't exist."

"Now, we have to try anything that can help us wipe out the Black-Clad Army as soon as possible!"

Li Tongqing frowned and said, "Such a big matter, let's report it first!"

"Sir, should we report upwards through the chain of command, or should we directly request instructions from the Interstellar Operations Command?"

"Let's just assume that what Number Nineteen said is true!"

"Request to speak directly with Commander-in-Chief Han via the top-secret emergency channel."

"Remember, this matter must be kept absolutely secret!"

"Yes!"

As he spoke, the communications personnel began to use the top-secret emergency channel to send a communication request to the Interstellar Operations Command, as ordered by Li Tongqing.

Soon, top-secret communications were directly connected to Han Yunsheng's office at the Interstellar Operations Command...

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"what?"

"You mean—this so-called second-generation beast warrior, Number Nineteen, contacted you on his own initiative?"

After the communication was established, Colonel Li Tongqing immediately reported the situation of Unit 19 in detail to Han Yunsheng, the commander-in-chief of the Interstellar Operations Command.

"Yes!"

"We had just finished setting up our temporary base when Number 19 contacted us!"

"You mean—this Number Nineteen is willing to cooperate with us and help us wipe out the entire Black-Clad Army?"

"Yes!"

"He helped us accomplish such a huge thing, and all he asked for were those few conditions you just mentioned?"

"Are you sure that's all the demands Number 19 made?"

"Sir, I am also quite surprised by the demands made by Number Nineteen..."

Seeing Han Yunsheng's skeptical expression, Li Tongqing immediately explained, "So, I also confirmed with Number Nineteen on the spot."

"The other party did indeed put forward these conditions."

"And he stated that as long as the imperial court could meet these demands, he would help us eliminate the Mountain Dogs and the Black-Clad Army..."

"This is truly an unexpected and delightful surprise..."

Han Yunsheng nodded thoughtfully: "So, what's your impression of this Number Nineteen?"

What do you think is the probability that what he said is true?

"Mountain dogs are notoriously cunning..."

"If this is a trap set by the Mountain Dogs, then we're in big trouble!"

"The chaos in the capital is still fresh in our minds."

"Last time, we already fell into the black-clad army's trap..."

"This time, a second-generation beast-transformed warrior took the initiative to approach us and 'betray' us..."

"Could this be another false report deliberately spread by the Black-Clad Army?"

"Sir, to be honest—I'm not entirely sure whether Number Nineteen has any problems..."

"Our communication just now—the other party used a virtual avatar throughout, and their voice was also altered..."

"Therefore, it's difficult for me to make a fairly accurate judgment from the other person's expression and tone..."

Li Tongqing stated this factually.

"You contacted me directly through the top-secret emergency channel about this?"

"So far, has the scope of this matter expanded?"

“No!” Li Tongqing responded, “I have already given the order—all those present who know about this must keep their mouths shut.”

"Although I'm not sure if what Number Nineteen, who suddenly came to my door, said is reliable."

"However, to be on the safe side, I reported this directly to you..."

"Ok!"

“Well done…” Han Yunsheng nodded: “Your approach was absolutely correct.”

"This is a huge deal..."

"We must keep this confidential."

"If this Number Nineteen is truly cooperating with us, then the annihilation of the Black-Clad Army will be just around the corner."

"Now, I'm actually hoping that what Number Nineteen said is true..."

"His Majesty personally oversees the progress of the siege of the Black-Clad Army every day."

"I'm so desperate right now, I dream about finding that bastard, Mountain Dog, as soon as possible..."

"They caused such a huge mess in the capital."

"Even tearing this bastard to pieces and hacking him to pieces wouldn't be enough to vent my anger..."

When will they contact you next?

"We agreed to meet half an hour later."

As he spoke, Li Tongqing checked the time: "There are still fifteen minutes left..."

"Okay!" Han Yunsheng immediately made a decision: "I'll contact you on the 19th later."

"Just tell him directly that we can agree to all the conditions he proposed."

"completely fine."

"But the premise is that he says the information he provides is true."

"Tell Number Nineteen that I want to communicate with him personally."

"I will inform Director Chen of the Interstellar Intelligence Agency of this situation immediately."

"In a moment, if this number nineteen agrees to speak directly with us."

"I will communicate with him together with Director Chen of the Interstellar Intelligence Agency."

"If he has any other requests at that time, he can just tell me in front of us..."

"correct."

"If this number nineteen agrees to communicate with us."

“Tell him—he must show his true face.”

"We must be completely honest about such a big matter."

Han Yunsheng emphasized, "If the other party doesn't even have the sincerity to show their true colors..."

"Then what Number Nineteen calls 'atone for his crimes' and 'cooperation' is a bit far-fetched!"

As he spoke, Han Yunsheng added with concern, "By the way!"

"You must be on high alert and guard against enemy surprise attacks..."

"If there's something wrong with this number nineteen, then your situation will be quite dangerous."

"I will find a suitable reason to send more troops to your side."

"You must hold the line until reinforcements arrive."

"We absolutely cannot afford to suffer any more losses at the hands of the Black-Clad Army..."

"Otherwise, the imperial court will truly lose face!"