"Zoe" removed the mask, revealing blond hair and blue eyes. His chest bulged with high explosives stuffed beneath his clothes.
"Mori..." Zoe murmured, seeking confirmation.
Moriarty smiled and raised a finger to his lips.
Moriarty looked down at the pocket watch in his hand. Its hands ticked steadily onward. He took out two detonators, both gifts from Professor Mogwin, and selected the one attached to a long wire.
A moment later, boom! An explosion erupted outside the warehouse.
The Survey Corps soldiers surrounding them immediately went on alert, turning and rushing outside.
"Let's take this chance..." Zoe's eyes lit up, and she started to rise.
Moriarty caught her arm and hurriedly whispered, "This place is completely surrounded. I didn't plant those explosives to break out, but to buy enough time to tell you a few things."
"Shadow has already made some of your personal information public. Kenny's CIA will uncover your identity soon. In other words, your cover is completely blown. You're in grave danger now," Moriarty said urgently, glancing twice toward the Survey Corps soldiers.
"Why did you come here? My cover is completely blown. There's no way I can carry out the rest of the mission. I can't get close to Shadow, let alone Chen Si. You're our only hope now. If we both die here, everything our teacher and everyone else worked for will have been for nothing." Zoe grew agitated, blaming herself bitterly.
"I thought you might spare a little concern for me. Turns out it's still all about the mission." Moriarty gave a faint, strained smile.
"I'm sorry. I'm worried about you too. It's just that our lives aren't ours anymore," Zoe apologized.
Looking into Zoe's stubborn eyes, Moriarty said, "All right. Listen to me. I've been observing Chen Si for a long time."
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