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Jin Haoke said to Xiao Ce, "Mr. Ce, yes, we have received information."

"The problem remains the same as the issues with those light-evolving creatures..."

Upon hearing Jin Haoke's words, Xiao Ce frowned slightly: "The Light Guards have betrayed us?"

Jin Haoke nodded: "That's right, that seems to be the case so far... It's said that after the Illuminati promised to send you a large number of Lightbringers, you handed over control of them to Morgana and the others, is that right?"

Yin Pan'er nodded, having already guessed what was going on. Her face darkened as she said to Jin Haoke, "That's right. Did the Fourth Councilor of the Illuminati lie to me? Wasn't that Light Guardian controlled by a Light Card?"

Jin Haoke nodded, then said to Yin Pan'er, "Agent Yin, that's true. Under normal circumstances, this light card can be used. Under normal circumstances, you can indeed control it. But ultimately, the control of those light guards rests with the Illuminati... If they want to take it back, it shouldn't be difficult for them; it's just a matter of a word..."

Yin Pan'er nodded, looking embarrassed as she gazed at Xiao Ce: "Your Highness, we were negligent..."

Xiao Ce said with a sharp look in his eyes, "I have considered this issue... but I still choose to believe in the Illuminati... However, it's alright! People are always in a cycle of facing and solving problems..."

Yin Pan'er nodded after hearing Xiao Ce's words.

As he spoke, Xiao Ce's gaze turned to Jin Haoke, who was standing to the side.

Jin Haoke was very well-behaved; while they were talking, he just waited quietly to the side without interrupting.

Xiao Ce said to Jin Hulk, "We've gone off on a tangent. Jin Hulk, what do you know now about what's happening in Lingas City and even the British Empire?"

Jin Haoke said to Xiao Ce, "First of all, it seems that the problem originated from the Lannister family. The Lannister family initially refused to cooperate with the pirates, and at first, Lannister Morgan suppressed the matter."

"However, after the Lightguard appeared, he directly kidnapped Lannister Lothar, and then took control of the Lannister family and the navy. He launched a surprise attack on Frank's navy at sea, Frank was captured, and the sea area was controlled. With the Lightguard's help, Morgana was quickly brought under control."

"Then Ed White, the Western leader of the Illuminati, stepped in, declaring the Illuminati's return... With their forces no longer on guard at sea, the Illuminati sent a coalition of nations directly to the Illuminati and captured them all..."

"The latest news is that in Lingas City, Morgana, Frank, Thomson, and other high-ranking officials have all been arrested... and those who escaped from prison before have been sent back to that prison..."

Although it was surprising, it was generally expected.

After all, Morgana's last message was not to come over.

Clearly, they had no way out... Morgana and the others knew that Xiao Ce was a man of loyalty and friendship...

so...

With this in mind, Yin Pan'er asked Jin Haoke directly, "What about news from the British Empire?"

Jin Hulk said, "The latest news is that Targaryen Boudica is the head of the Reflective Alphabet, and those dukes have all started to turn against us..."

"However, we're still not entirely clear on the situation with Targaryen Boudica... We're continuing our investigation, but our informants dare not investigate openly, given the Illuminati's significant investment of manpower and resources in Lingas City this time..."

"It is said that the Illuminati offered huge rewards to the twelve families to divide up the British Empire..."

After hearing Jin Haoke's words, Xiao Ce nodded and then said to Jin Haoke, "By the way, Jin Haoke, how did you know this information... It must be very difficult to transmit this information."

Jin Hulk nodded, then said to Xiao Ce, "This is actually thanks to Mr. Kimberly's foresight. He had previously identified many opposition figures in those prisons and then bribed those who had been imprisoned by Morgana, bribing those individuals..."

Upon hearing Jin Haoke's words, Xiao Ce was somewhat surprised, and then said, "Oh? Did he know in advance that the Illuminati would betray us?"

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Jin Haoke smiled and then said, "No, it's actually just Mr. Kimberly's habit..."

After hearing Jin Haoke's words, Xiao Ce said with some surprise, "Oh? Habit?"

Kimberly nodded: "That means going long...that way, no matter what happens, Mr. Kimberly will have room to maneuver..."

"So, Morgana also has spies on her side?" Xiao Ce asked Jin Hulk.

Jin Haoke nodded.

Xiao Ce nodded: "Old ginger is spicier. Mainly, things have been going too smoothly for me lately... It's made me a little complacent, and I've forgotten what I'm up to..."

"I should have been more cautious..."

Yin Pan'er nodded and said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, I also have a question about this..."

Xiao Ce didn't wait for Yin Pan'er to continue. He smiled at her and said, "Alright, Pan'er, this isn't a reflection meeting..."

Yin Pan'er said to Xiao Ce, "That's true, but Your Highness, we've been distracted by some things... which has disrupted our plans..."

Upon hearing Yin Pan'er's words, Xiao Ce asked her curiously, "What do you mean?"

Yin Pan'er said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, actually, when we first came here, it was to stabilize the British Empire and Lingas City, so as to consolidate our gains here, right?"

Xiao Ce nodded.

Yin Pan'er said, "As a result, as soon as we arrived in Lingas City, those robots appeared, and then one thing after another was brought up, eventually leading to Devil's Island... It seems they anticipated that you would be more interested in these things?"

"And Morgana did a good job, Frank did a good job, Boudica did well too... This gives us a false sense of prosperity... especially since we've taken care of quite a few people, like Gandhi and his group... So, this creates a misconception..."

"They left that area, which clearly shows that what they've always feared is you..."

Upon hearing Yin Pan'er's words, Xiao Ce exclaimed in surprise, "So, you mean... this was all a ploy to lure the tiger away from the mountain?"

Yin Pan'er said to Xiao Ce, "That's right! However, their plan seems to be very well-thought-out. I didn't expect you to think differently from them..."

Xiao Ce said, "Then they probably didn't expect us to come directly to Lost Island?"

Yin Pan'er nodded: "That's right. Actually, if we hadn't come to the Roman Empire and the Lost Island, we would have been very, very far away from the British Empire. It would have taken at least several months to half a year to travel back and forth... By then, everything would have been settled..."

Xiao Ce nodded, then said to Yin Pan'er, "By the way, do you think they know we're here?"

Yin Pan'er nodded: "I think they must know..."

Xiao Ce saw that Jin Haoke still had a lot to say, but he kept it to himself out of respect for his training etiquette.

Xiao Ce smiled at Jin Haoke and said, "Jin Haoke, just say what you have to say..."

Jin Haoke said to Xiao Ce, "They definitely know...after all, the Aurelius family is one of the twelve families..."

Xiao Yang, who had been silent all along, said, "Brother, the Aurelius family, they are indeed one of the twelve families, but I think they'll think it over...aren't they known as the most opportunistic family among the twelve...they're all about profit..."

Jin Haoke nodded, then said to Xiao Yang, "Mr. Xiao Yang, you're right...that's indeed the case. However, it wouldn't be difficult for them to betray some information, such as Mr. Xiao Ce being here, revealing his whereabouts. Besides, this information isn't considered a major or highly confidential matter in the entire Roman Empire. Even if he did say it...we wouldn't be able to find any evidence against him..."

"So, they must know Mr. Xiao Ce's whereabouts right now..."

Just then, Xiao Yang said to Jin Haoke, "What you said makes some sense..."

Then, Xiao Yang awkwardly said to Xiao Ce, "Big brother, have I caused trouble? I still have to listen to you..."

Xiao Ce was somewhat amused and exasperated by Xiao Yang's sudden confession. He then asked Xiao Yang, "What are you saying... What did you do?"

Xiao Yang said, "Why would I make such a big fuss to pick you up... If I had done what you said and come quietly to pick you up... then none of this would have happened..."

Xiao Ce smiled helplessly at Xiao Yang, then said, "You're overthinking it... Our team is so big, whether you accept me or not has nothing to do with us..."

Seeing that Xiao Yang still wanted to reflect on his actions, Xiao Ce said to him with a wry smile, "Alright, it's not about making you repent... it's nothing at all..."

Seeing Xiao Ce's confident demeanor, Xiao Yang asked him with some suspicion, "Brother, do you have a plan?"

Xiao Ce shook his head.

Xiao Yang excitedly said to Xiao Ce, "Big brother, you must have a way to deal with this! Every time I see that smile on your face, someone's going to be in trouble..."

As he spoke, Xiao Yang said to Xiao Ce with absolute certainty, "Brother, others may not know... but I know all too well... Before, one smile from you and I was doomed..."

"Big brother, just tell me... I'll do whatever you tell me to do..."

After hearing Xiao Yang's words, Xiao Ce smiled; he truly did not know.

His confidence stemmed from the support he received from Lingxu.

So what if they control the navy? Once Xiao Ce activates that Star Network Core, blocking the throat of the sea, I doubt anyone will be able to deal with it...

It's not that he had a solution.

So, after hearing what Xiao Yang said, he hesitated for a moment before saying to Xiao Yang, "Xiao Yang, there's no other way, but people always find a way... Look, when we were at sea, we only had a letter and had no idea what was happening in Lingas City. But we've already made a big breakthrough as soon as we got back, haven't we?"

As Xiao Ce was saying this, he noticed that Jin Haoke, who was standing to the side, seemed to want to say something but hesitated.

Xiao Ce then said to Jin Haoke, "Jin Haoke, is there anything you want to ask...? Our relationship doesn't need to be so distant, you can ask whatever you want..."

Jin Haoke gave an awkward smile, then said to Xiao Ce, "Mr. Xiao Ce, I'm just curious about what that letter Morgana gave you was about?"

After Jin Haoke finished speaking, he still said somewhat nervously, "Mr. Xiao Ce, if you don't want to answer, you don't have to... I'm just curious..."

Xiao Ce smiled, then said to Jin Haoke, "There's nothing I can't answer. He just told me not to go back... saying something had happened in Lingas City. Obviously, she was afraid the news wouldn't reach me, so she didn't say much more..."