1476, Rescue Operation (13)
Meanwhile, Kuat Industrial Ring, Security Forces Command Center.
An officer in a white uniform, entirely different in style from the other soldiers, approached Commander Donald and said coldly, "Our Intelligence Department has completed its investigation. We have confirmed that the disruptive orders issued earlier originated from your own authorization code."
"That's impossible! My authority has always been in my own hands. I know exactly what orders I've issued! Everyone in the command center can testify that those contradictory orders did not come from me!" Donald was both shocked and furious.
"Then this is an intelligence leak." The Intelligence Department official remained utterly cold, showing no regard whatsoever for the commander before him.
Because he was an Intelligence Department official directly under the Galactic Republic Intelligence Department. Even when reporting on his work, he answered directly to Kuat's highest authorities.
Donald was startled. "An intelligence leak?! You mean my authorization was compromised? That's impossible!!"
He reacted quickly and immediately said to the officer beside him, "Investigate it at once!! Activate the backup command system immediately! Bypass every command authorization I'm currently using!"
After saying that, he glanced at the intelligence officer's expression and broke out in a cold sweat. If this were defined as an intelligence leak, he would not be able to escape responsibility.
Very soon, another officer hurried over. Before he had even reached them, he said, "Sir! We found it! The source of the leak is..."
After taking two more steps, he saw the intelligence officer nearby and hesitated. Lowering his voice, he repeated, "The source is..."
Donald understood what he meant and gestured for him to come closer. The officer stepped forward and whispered, "The one who leaked the intelligence... was you!"
Hearing that, Donald was deeply shocked and panicked. But before he