Eye of God

Commander Gao entered the spacious office. Its furnishings had not changed.

Behind the desk sat a hale and hearty elderly man with a kindly face and eyes that shone with wisdom.

"Chief, Gao Yunlong, Commander of the Rongcheng Military District, reporting!"

The Chief raised a hand and smiled. "Same as ever, Old Gao! Have a seat."

"No need to sit, Chief. You're eager to see this treasure too, aren't you?" Commander Gao chuckled and set his briefcase on the desk.

"I hope it's as miraculous as you said! Otherwise, all this anticipation will have been for nothing." The Chief stood up and watched Commander Gao open the case himself.

Aside from the Chief and Commander Gao, Secretary Jiang was the only other person in the office.

But this was no place for Secretary Jiang to speak. He could only watch quietly from the side.

Commander Gao took out the telescope, which had a distinctly heavy, metallic feel, and handed it to the Chief.

The Chief hefted it in his hands. "Quite heavy. The workmanship is excellent, though. I can't see a single seam."

"You certainly know your stuff, Chief. But its appearance isn't what makes it miraculous. Take a look through it and you'll understand." Commander Gao looked expectant.

Without another word, the Chief left the office for the courtyard outside and raised the telescope to his eyes.

"Huh?" the Chief exclaimed. "This... how is this possible?"

Secretary Jiang looked nervous. As the Chief's secretary, he did not want him getting too excited. It was bad for his health.

He was about to step forward and remind him when Commander Gao stopped him with a smile. "Secretary Jiang, it's not often the Chief is this happy. Let him enjoy himself."

Like a child who had just received a fascinating new