The Rise of a Special Forces Soldier Abandoned by a Wealthy Family

At the same time, in Europe, at the headquarters of the Cosmic Organization, at the Temple of the Cosmic God.

The flickering light of the eternal torches cast an unpredictable glow on the hall, making it appear as if countless ghostly figures were dancing on the stone walls.

The god of the universe sat high on his black basalt throne, his fingers still rhythmically tapping the armrests.

Imperial Eye and Sawada Ryuichi sat to the left and right of each other, respectively.

Slo knelt in the center of the hall, having just finished recounting the entire conversation with Wu Jun in detail. Now, he bowed his head, holding his breath, awaiting the judgment from above.

Inside the main hall, all was silent.

The only sounds were the crackling of the burning torches and the soft "tap, tap" of Zeus's fingertips tapping the stone surface.

a long time.

Zeus stopped striking, turned his gaze to Sawada Ryuichi on his left, and spoke in a deep, calm voice:

"Strategist, Slo's report... Wu Jun was captured and then released. Do you think... there might be a trap involved?"

"Furthermore, regarding the actions against Zeng Sheng's daughter, Zeng Lingyu... should we postpone them until the situation becomes clearer? Or... should we assess whether it's necessary to take this risk?"

Ryuichi Sawada immediately bowed slightly, his face showing a perfectly thoughtful expression.

Deep down, he was already impatient and eager to launch the operation as soon as possible to ignite a full-scale conflict between Zeng Linglong and the Zhou organization.

But on the surface, he had to conceal it and give “reasonable” advice.

He hesitated for a full minute, as if weighing the pros and cons repeatedly, before slowly speaking, his voice steady and persuasive:

"Chief, regarding the action against Zeng Lingyu... I believe it is imperative."

He raised his head, his eyes revealing a timely expression of sincerity "for the sake of the organization," as well as a hint of indignation "shared hatred against the enemy."

"Leaving aside the leader and his subordinates, and the deep-seated blood feud with the Zeng family that spans three generations..."

"Just twenty years ago, Zeng Sheng assassinated a high-ranking member of my organization; this grudge remains unsolved!"

"During this trip to the Dragon Kingdom, the two fierce generals, Vajra and Mad God, along with ten elite members of the 'Knights' Battalion,' all perished at the hands of Zeng Linglong!"

His voice rose slightly, becoming increasingly inflammatory:

"If this grudge is not avenged... what will the remaining combat personnel within the organization, especially the 'Knights' Battalion,' think? How will morale be maintained?"

"I've heard that the other two leaders of the 'Knights' Camp' are already seething with resentment and have repeatedly threatened to go to the Dragon Kingdom to avenge King Kong and Mad God!"

Sawada Takashi paused, then changed the subject, becoming more "rational" and "meticulous":

"Zeng Linglong is currently at the height of his power in the Dragon Kingdom. His strength is unpredictable, and he is at the core of the power. Directly targeting him would be extremely difficult and risky."

"But to take action against his sister Zeng Lingyu... was a brilliant move."

A cold, calculating glint flashed in his eyes:

"Perhaps we can use this to lure Zeng Linglong out of China and into our pre-planned overseas battlefield... At that time, with the right timing, location, and popular support, destroying him will be as easy as turning one's hand!"

"Or we could kidnap his sister and take her abroad... using her as bait to set up an ambush, and Zeng Linglong would surely come to her rescue! Once he steps outside the country, he'll be like a dragon trapped in shallow water, a tiger fallen into the plains, his life and death... will be out of his hands!"

When talking about Wu Jun, Sawada Ryuichi's tone became more "objective" and "reassuring":

"As for Wu Jun's arrest and release... I believe there should be no major issues."

"Slow also confirmed that Wu Jun was not the only one arrested, but all the wealthy scions who had conflicts with Zeng Linglong."

"This precisely demonstrates that the Dragon Kingdom, or Zeng Linglong, is merely suspecting and issuing warnings, but they have no concrete evidence and could not possibly know that my 'Cosmic Organization' is behind it all."

He concluded with a tone full of "confidence":

"Wu Jun's proposed plan was excellent. In the later stages, he only provided intelligence and did not participate in any action plans or command, completely distancing himself from the situation."

"All actions will be devised by your subordinates, but the final decision rests with you, Chief."

"In terms of intelligence, we have Wu Jun, a local 'snake,' providing covert assistance; we have a network of secret agents that have been dormant within the Dragon Kingdom for many years; and we have five elite 'Knights' who have already infiltrated the capital as mobile spearheads... Three layers of protection, mutually supporting each other."

Ryuichi Sawada bowed deeply to the God of the Universe:

"Please rest assured, leader. I would never dare to start a war without absolute certainty, lest the organization suffer losses."

After listening, Zeus showed no obvious expression on his face, but his fingers began to tap the armrest lightly again.

In his heart, he was actually unwilling to take action against the Zeng family at this moment, especially against Zeng Lingyu, who was "insignificant." There was no real benefit to be gained, and the risks were unpredictable.

However, Sawada Ryuichi's comments about the unstable morale of the "Knights Battalion" touched upon his hidden worries.

The "Knights' Camp" is the organization's strongest armed force and his most trusted henchmen; their internal sentiments cannot be ignored.

He slowly rose from his throne, walked down the steps, and paced back and forth in the hall, lost in thought.

Just then—

"leader."

The Emperor's Eye on the right suddenly spoke.

His voice carried a calmness and prudence characteristic of a practical person:

"I believe that... it is not advisable to take action against Zeng Linglong's family before his true combat strength and full background have been thoroughly investigated."

His gaze, sharp as an eagle's, swept over Sawada Ryuichi, causing the latter to feel a slight chill.

Emperor Eye continued, his tone unhurried yet carrying greater weight:

"As for the resentment of the 'Knights' Camp'... we can tell them that the organization is investigating Zeng Linglong with all its might. Once all his details are clear, a foolproof plan will be devised. At that time, we may ask the 'Knights' Camp' to take action themselves to avenge King Kong and Mad God."

"In this way, we can both reassure the troops and buy time, avoiding unnecessary risks."

He looked at Zeus and proposed a compromise:

"Of course, the strategist's preparations still need to be carried out. Intelligence gathering and action plans are both essential."

"We can... run two lines simultaneously."

"The intelligence network is operating at full capacity to uncover all of Zeng Linglong's secrets; the action team is making meticulous preparations, with plans in place."

"Whether to take action, and when to take action... will depend on the intelligence findings and changes in the situation, and will be decided solely by you, the leader."

The god of the universe stopped, pondered for a moment, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.

Emperor Eye's plan is clearly more prudent and more in line with his consistent style of "avoiding risks and planning carefully before acting".

"Um."

He nodded slightly and made his final decision:

"What the Emperor said is more comprehensive."

He turned to Ryuichi Sawada, his tone leaving no room for argument:

"You are in charge of intelligence and plan preparation. Before the operation, you must submit the complete plan to me for review."

"Whether to execute it, and when to execute it... will be decided by me personally."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Sawada Ryuichi immediately bowed and accepted the order. In the instant his head was lowered, a barely perceptible hint of sinister intent and anxiety flashed deep in his eyes.

The Emperor's Eye... It's that Emperor's Eye again!

It was because he controlled all the combat power of the Cosmic Organization that he dared not—and could not find—the slightest opportunity to eliminate the God of the Cosmic.

And he always manages to ruin his plans at crucial moments!

Time... his time was running out. The Empire was urging him on, the God of the Universe was hesitating, and Zeng Linglong was growing stronger...

He had to speed things up! He had to make the conflict between Zeng Linglong and the Zhou Organization erupt as soon as possible!

It seems that... the original plan needs to be "adjusted".

A conspiracy that appears to be proceeding smoothly on the surface, but in reality harbors a far more sinister and deadly intent.

Beneath Ryuichi Sawada's lowered eyelids,

Quietly... the process of brewing accelerates.

A storm is brewing, and the wind is already blowing through the building.