When James heard that Jackson had returned, he first led some men to the Intelligence Department's interrogation room. Curious, he went straight to find Jackson.
After learning of the intelligence Jackson had obtained from the captives during this trip, James took it very seriously and waited outside the interrogation room with Jackson.
The Intelligence Department's interrogation team truly lived up to its professional reputation. Without much effort, they obtained sufficient intelligence from the captives Jackson had brought back.
After the head of the Intelligence Department handed the intelligence to James and Jackson, James praised him. "As expected of you, Konedia.
"Anpeimu had praised you to me before, saying you were shrewd, capable, and exceptionally courageous. You verified the intelligence so quickly—I'd say Anpeimu's praise was far too modest!"
Konedia calmly accepted James's praise. "Viscount James, you flatter me. This is the interrogation team's achievement. I am merely the temporary person in charge here.
"My lord Viscount, I can guarantee that this intelligence was all extracted from these captives. However, they know very little about this invasion operation, even though they are the chiefs and chieftains of these small tribes!"
James asked curiously, "What do you think?"
Konedia shook his head. "My personal opinion is not important. My lord Viscount, you oversee the bigger picture, so you should be able to discern more from this intelligence.
"I still need to continue the interrogations. They have much other intelligence worth investigating. Please excuse me!"
With that, Konedia left.
James and Jackson did not waste any time either. They immediately began reviewing the intelligence and testimonies. Based on their contents, it was obvious that the Iron Bone Tribe had ordered these small and medium-sized tribes to act. Many chiefs and chieftains had been forced to lead the core members and elite warriors of