Yunyi's words immediately made Mayumi Saegusa tense.
" Yunyi-kun, what do you mean by this?" Mayumi Saegusa pressed.
"It's just speculation right now. We'll have to wait for our subordinates to gather more information before we can confirm it," Yunyi said. "However, I suspect that someone is planning to stir up trouble during the Thesis Competition. The person behind it is probably connected to that guy Gu Jie."
"This is really..." Mayumi Saegusa was speechless. How did this guy named Gu Jie end up going against the Japan?
"Well, anyway, I've already arranged for people to investigate and monitor, so you need to pay close attention to the intelligence reports these next few days," Yunyi instructed Mayumi Saegusa.
"Okay, Yunyi-kun."
This sudden news immediately dampened Mayumi Saegusa's good mood. However, in the following days, she only received summaries of daily events, with no other news. This made her begin to wonder if Yunyi-kun had guessed wrong.
Despite her doubts, she diligently carried out the tasks Yunyi had given her. However, while they were waiting for news, Lina received new mission instructions.
" Major Sirius, you may find this strange, but it's true! Those ' Parasite,' using some method or means, have left the mainland. They've now landed in Japan, and their activity is in the Tokyo area."
"In conclusion, I order Major Sirius to immediately begin the hunt! We must not allow the infected ' Parasite ' to escape!"
Lina was genuinely startled when she saw the order. She never expected that those " Parasite " would come to Japan! In her mind, these " Parasite " were like they were chasing after her.
Unlike Yunyi's situation, Lina's intelligence personnel had a way to track the movements of the " Parasite." This gave her a certain advantage in the hunt. However, when Claire and the others reported the movements and numbers of the " Parasite " to Lina, she was still quite surprised.
"How can there be so many ' Parasite '!? Do they even have the ability to reproduce!?" Lina's exclamation echoed in the room.
"It seems that's correct, but there are too many! With just the few of us, it's really a bit overwhelming! Captain, should we have Ban and the others coordinate secretly?" Sylvia asked.
"No! Their identities as infiltrators are easily exposed. Unless it's absolutely necessary, we shouldn't let them move out to avoid being exposed. Let Claire and Rachel provide on-site assistance. Sylvia, you manage the intelligence information. I'll handle them!" Lina said in a deep voice.
"Understood, Captain-Commander," Sylvia replied.
Just as " Parasite " began its activities in Japan, Zhou Gongjin also made his move. Through special means of communication, he got in touch with Gu Jie was far away in the America.
"Master, as you instructed, we have already started the activities of those who have been occupied. However, it seems that the relevant intelligence has been controlled by the Japan government and has not been exposed. Moreover, due to Second Lieutenant Yunyi's actions, Chen Xiangshan's team, which was originally supposed to be sent, has been reassigned to India, leaving us with less support. Please advise us on how to proceed next," Zhou Gongjin asked.
" Yunyi, is it that kid from the Yun Family again? He's ruined a lot of my plans and destroyed several of my branches. This kid has big ambitions, and with those old men backing him up, it won't be so easy to take him down," Gu Jie said.
" Gongjin, that Yun Family brat should still be in Japan, right? Didn't you say last time that he was getting close to the Saegusa Family of the Ten Master Clans? Perhaps this can be an opportunity for us to use. I'll send you some information; take it and contact the head of the Saegusa Family. If we can win him over as an ally, we might be able to keep the Yun Family brat in check from the sidelines. That way, our plan can continue to proceed."
Upon hearing Gu Jie's order, Zhou Gongjin frowned. His situation was different from before; Yunyi had always been watching him. If he left the safe house, he would likely be captured. Yet Gu Jie still assigned him this mission, seemingly intending to sacrifice him to test Yunyi.
"Yes, I understand." However, after a moment of silence, Zhou Gongjin still accepted the task. He was no different from the others who served Gu Jie; he also had a mental imprint on his head. If he resisted Gu Jie now, he would likely be remotely eliminated.
" Gongjin, I'm entrusting this matter to you. Remember, don't let me down." After giving him a few more instructions, Gu Jie hung up the phone.
"Disappointed...?" Zhou Gongjin murmured, then turned and left the peculiar room.
"Young Master Tatsuya, although the information is a bit late, I still need to inform you. Intelligence indicates that 'STARS' login members have been spotted in Tokyo. Their purpose is currently unknown, but their presence in Tokyo is, I don't believe, a coincidence."
At Tatsuya Shiba's home, Hayama is having a video call with Tatsuya Shiba.
Upon hearing the message he conveyed, Tatsuya Shiba immediately took it seriously.
"So, Mr. Hayama, is there anything you need me to do by informing me?" Tatsuya Shiba asked.
"No, it's not necessary for Master Tatsuya to do anything special. I just hope you can keep an eye on it. The head of the family speculates that the 'STARS' operation is likely related to what happened in Ogasawara. Their target is probably that person. The head of the family hopes to obtain some concrete information from him through you and Miss Miyuki so that we can make arrangements for the follow-up matters," Hayama.
Tatsuya Shiba nodded, agreeing with Maya Yotsuba's speculation. After all, the America military couldn't possibly ignore such a massive magical formula.
"I understand. I'll try to talk to Yunyi about it," Tatsuya Shiba said.
"Well then, let's leave it at that for now, Master Tatsuya," Hayama said respectfully.
When the video call ended, Miyuki Shiba, who had been hiding to the side, walked over to her brother's side.
"Brother, do you also think that the 'STARS' members came to Japan this time because of Yunyi?" Miyuki Shiba asked.
"Ah, that should be the case. The only question is, what method do they intend to use to contact Yunyi?" Tatsuya Shiba replied.
But just then, the image of that blond man flashed through his mind.
"A transfer student from the America, Angelina, Angie? Really?"