The Ultimate Fire Master of Avatar

Chapter 152 Intelligence Integration and Reunion

Because Kahn spent his time on Elo and Zuko, he didn't get any useful information today. But to his surprise, everyone else got something out of it.

Katara spoke first, her face grave:

"Tof and I discovered that there's more than one Judy in Everlasting City!"

Although Judy was with them, it didn't matter much, because she and Tove weren't intentionally trying to gather information today. They planned to enjoy a relaxing time just for girls, specifically beauty treatments, sightseeing, and delicious food.

However, while strolling around the upper town, they inadvertently encountered another person dressed as a palace maid, just like Judy.

To their surprise, the other person was also named Judy!

They then discreetly observed another Judy for a while, and the result shocked them—

The maid, also named Judy, was identical to Judy in every way except for her appearance. Her smile, speech, and even her every move were exactly the same as Judy's.

"My family also provides high-level training for our servants, so I know that the level of similarity cannot be achieved through training alone. I suspect it is a large-scale brainwashing."

Tof used her own family situation as an example, which was convincing, but her speculations sent chills down everyone's spines.

Next came the intelligence brought by Soka.

Soka was strolling around the downtown area again today when he encountered a girl being robbed in an alley. He rescued her and drove away the robbers. The girl then invited him to her home and received a warm welcome from her family.

The girl was a native of Yonggu City, while her parents had fled there from elsewhere, so they knew some of Yonggu City's secrets.

The family told him that people were forbidden from discussing anything related to the war in Yonggu City, and anyone who violated this rule would be arrested by Dai Li.

Soka said:

"And according to that family, the person who was captured by Dai Li was taken somewhere, but when that person returned, he seemed to be a completely different person, and even forgot everything about the war."

"Isn't this just brainwashing?!"

An Ang exclaimed.

When Kahn heard the name Dai Li, his lips twitched. The name sounded like something bad.

However, since that's the case, the clues have connected, Kahn said:

"It seems that Dai Li is in charge of the brainwashing, and those who are preventing us from entering the palace to see the emperor are probably also involved with them. But who exactly is this Dai Li?"

Soka replied:

"It is said that Dai Li was a member of the Imperial Guard directly under the emperor's control."

"So, does that mean the emperor of the powerful nation really doesn't want to see us?"

Katara was somewhat dejected upon hearing this, but Kahn pondered for a moment and then said:

I don't think so.

"If the emperor didn't want to see us, there would be no need for such roundabout methods, let alone such a warm welcome. Besides, the generals guarding the outer city of Yonggu are very welcoming of our arrival."

"Their current behavior seems to suggest that they don't want us to meet the emperor, but they are also afraid that if we make a scene, it will directly alarm the emperor. So they can only treat us well while trying their best to delay the time."

As he spoke, Kahn thought of Azura and the Royal Guard, who had been turned by her and should also be loyal to the Flame King, and guessed:

"Perhaps Dai Li's control has long since left the emperor's hands, and the person secretly controlling Dai Li is the mastermind behind this."

In summary, it means that someone may be secretly controlling Dai Li and deceiving the emperor to cover up the existence of the war. It's even possible that the emperor has been usurped by the mastermind and has become a puppet emperor. And now, in order to prevent the emperor from knowing the truth, he is secretly obstructing them in every possible way.

Kahn's analysis made a lot of sense, but things were getting more and more complicated. Tof simply lay down on the ground and said rather irritably:

"Since they're afraid of us causing trouble, why don't we just storm into the palace and make a scene!"

"Actually, there seems to be an even simpler way,"

At this moment, An Ang finally appeared, taking out a promotional leaflet from his pocket and saying:

"They said that in a few days, the emperor will hold a banquet at the palace for his pet bear. The emperor should be there too. I think we can sneak in then."

"This is good!"

Soka's eyes lit up, while Katara said from the side:

"What about the mastermind behind this? I'm worried he might show up and cause trouble."

"It's not a possibility, it's a certainty, so we can't ignore the mastermind behind it."

Kahn said:

"There are still a few days until the banquet. In these few days, we must try our best to find out the true identity of the mastermind and his incriminating evidence. It would be best if we could expose him directly in front of the emperor."

"No matter what, we can't have people watching us all the time."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and then Tofu said:

"Speaking of leverage, the places where they conduct brainwashing should be one, right? I can try to find that."

Katara replied, "I'll go with Tof."

Soka said, "Then I'll take care of investigating the true identity of the mastermind."

Anang said he would conduct the investigation together with Soka.

Seeing that everyone had gathered information today and was now acting so proactively, Kahn, who returned empty-handed, felt gratified but also a little pressured.

Looks like I need to step up my game; I can't let them outdo me.

Kahn's inexplicable competitive spirit was reignited.

So the next day, Kahn approached Elo again.

Ailo didn't expect that Kahn's "next meeting" would come so soon, but this time, Zuko couldn't talk to him for the time being.

"What's wrong with him?"

Upon entering the room, Kahn was somewhat surprised to see Zuko lying in bed with a high fever.

"Your words yesterday have prompted him to think deeply, creating a strong internal conflict that has put his mind and body in a state of intense struggle."

Aiolos was pleased with Zuko's current transformation. After putting a new wet wipe on Zuko's forehead, he smiled and said:

"Although this process is not easy, he will emerge from his cocoon and transform afterward, all thanks to your insightful advice yesterday."

"It's nothing. As long as he comes to his senses, that's enough for me."

Upon learning that Zuko was alright, he said no more and turned to Airo, stating the purpose of his visit that day—

"Uncle Airo, I'd like to ask how much you know about Dai Li and his mastermind? The White Lotus Cult should also have its own branch in Yonggu City, right?"

"You even know about the White Lotus Sect?"

This time, Airo was genuinely surprised, and he said with a serious expression:

"Before answering your question, I think we should be frank. You know us very well, while we know nothing about you, which is a bit unfair."

Kahn smiled and said:

"Of course, no problem. That's what I was planning to do anyway."

In the anime, Jack's arrest and the Emperor's banquet appear to be on the same day. However, later conversations between Jack and his companions reveal that he was released several weeks later. Yet, the activities of An Ang and his group during this period don't seem to span several weeks. Therefore, I believe Jack's arrest occurred earlier, and the banquet was not held at the same time. The anime's portrayal is simply an editing issue.

(End of this chapter)