Chapter 101 The Dual Suspense of the Defection Warrior

Su Wanqing stood in front of the projection screen in the base command room, watching the real-time monitoring images of the abandoned laboratory in the mining area.

The gray dust danced in the beam of light from the searchlight, making the scene look lifeless.

Several modified off-road vehicles were parked at the entrance, and several defected fighters wearing black tactical vests were unloading supplies from the vehicles.

"The material transaction has been completed." Lu Zhao's voice came from the communicator. He was responsible for setting up multiple monitoring systems outside the mining area to ensure that the movements of the defecting soldiers were in full view.

"The fuel and medical supplies they provided are enough to sustain us for a while. But... the situation is a bit complicated."

"What's going on?" Su Wanqing asked, without taking her eyes off the screen.

"According to my monitoring, three members of the team of defected soldiers have had contact with the special material transport team inside the base in the past week. The frequency is not very high, but it definitely exists." Lu Zhao's tone was calm and precise, like a precision instrument, conveying only objective facts.

Xiao Ran frowned at the side. "Special Material Transport Team? That's the team responsible for transporting the core research results of the base to the upper levels. Why are they mixing with defectors?"

"That's exactly what makes me uneasy," Lu Zhao replied. "Most of the supplies the transport team came into contact with were things that were only useful against various mutants, such as specially made inhibitors. The defectors might want these in order to survive better, but other possibilities cannot be ruled out."

Su Wanqing's heart moved. "Xiao Ran, you have talked with them before. What did you gain from the conversation?"

Xiao Ran recalled the scene of yesterday's transaction. "They were vague about the responsibility for the virus leak and kept avoiding the main point. On the surface, they expressed their dissatisfaction with the base, saying that they were used by the top leaders, but they were hesitant and did not dare to elaborate on the specific details. I tried to guide them to tell more information, but they always changed the topic to the issue of survival."

Lin Che's voice broke the silence in the communicator. "Maybe they are just afraid. After all, betraying the base is equivalent to becoming an enemy of the entire world. They need time to sort out their thoughts."

"Che, you are too optimistic." A cold voice suddenly interrupted with unquestionable majesty.

It was night.

"Ye, what do you think?" Su Wanqing asked.

"Any personnel who have not completely left the base should not be trusted. They may just be trying to obtain intelligence or waiting for an opportunity to retaliate." Ye's voice was still cold, like a piece of unchanging ice.

"They still maintain contact with the base, which in itself is a huge risk."

Lin Che's tone was a little excited. "But we have reached an agreement with them. They have provided us with the supplies we desperately need. It would be a bit too arbitrary to doubt them now."

"Agreement?" Ye's rebuttal was as sharp as a knife. "Agreement only applies when both sides are equally powerful. Our current situation is that we rely on their supplies, while they know our weaknesses. This unbalanced relationship will only make us more dangerous."

Lin Che's voice was a little tired. "I know you are worried about me, worried that I will be used by them. But we can't regard everyone as an enemy. At least, we have to give them a chance."

Su Wanqing interrupted the argument between the two. "Okay, everyone, be quiet. Che, I understand your concerns, and Ye, your concerns are reasonable. Now, we can't jump to conclusions easily."

She turned to Lu Zhao and said, "Strengthen surveillance and pay close attention to every move of the defectors. Especially their contact with people inside the base. If you find anything suspicious, report it to me immediately."

"Understood." Lu Zhao responded quickly.

"Xiao Ran, go talk to the leader of the defectors, the one named Makov, again. Tell them that we are grateful for the supplies they provided, and ask them if they have encountered any difficulties recently or if they need any help from us. Remember, be sincere and don't let them realize our intentions."

Xiao Ran nodded. "I'll pay attention."

“Ye,” Su Wanqing looked at Lin Che, her tone calm but with a hint of oppression.

"Convey my order to the team members through Che: Be vigilant against the defectors, but do not act rashly. Wait for my next instruction. Do not easily escalate the conflict before you have solid evidence."

Ye didn't say anything, but just nodded slightly, and his consciousness sank into the depths of Lin Che's mind again.

Under the influence of the night, Lin Che's complexion became even paler, and his body trembled slightly.

He struggled to get rid of the night's control, but to no avail. He knew that the night's power was far greater than his, and he was now like a puppet being manipulated, and could only be manipulated by others.

"Su Wanqing, why do you believe Ye? He doesn't trust anyone at all!"

Lin Che wailed in her heart, but her voice could not be heard outside.

Su Wanqing seemed to sense Lin Che's uneasiness. She turned her head and glanced at him gently with a hint of worry in her eyes.

But she didn't stop, but walked straight to the control console in the command room.

She clicked on a file of identity information of a defecting soldier and studied it carefully.

Data shows that most of these people are low-level staff within the base, who are not well paid and are generally dissatisfied with the top management of the base.

At the beginning of the virus outbreak, they did not immediately choose to join the base's security force, but chose to escape.

Later, they gathered again near the mining area and formed the current team of defectors.

"Lu Zhao, conduct a more detailed analysis of their movements. See where they have been recently and who they have come into contact with." Su Wanqing ordered.

"It's in progress." Lu Zhao responded.

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As time passed, the atmosphere in the command room became more and more tense.

Everyone held their breath, waiting for Lu Zhao's analysis results.

Suddenly, Lu Zhao's voice sounded in the communicator, breaking the silence.

"I found some new clues. Among the defected fighters, at least two of them may still be carrying out tasks inside the base!"

"What?" Su Wanqing's eyes flashed with surprise. "You mean, they are still working for the base?"

"Yes. According to my analysis, these two defected soldiers have been submitting intelligence reports to the base security department regularly in recent days. The content of the reports is some information about the changes around the mining area. The value is not high, but it is enough to cover up their true identities."

"They are double agents!" Xiao Ran said angrily. "They are providing us with supplies while providing intelligence to the base in an attempt to get away with it!"

Su Wanqing took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. "Lu Zhao, confirm their identities and find out what they are doing for the base."

"Confirming." Lu Zhao replied.

Su Wanqing was silent for a moment, then said: "Suspend further contact with the defecting fighters.

Inform Xiao Ran not to talk to Markov for the time being. Let's observe for a while and see what action they will take next. "

"Understood." Xiao Ran replied.

Ye's voice sounded in Lin Che's mind again. "Is this what you want, Su Wanqing? Let those traitors get away with it and continue to endanger our plan?"

Lin Che closed his eyes in pain. He didn't know how to answer.

He wanted to trust the defectors, but was also afraid that they would betray him again.

He was torn by the conflict between Ye and Su Wanqing, and his heart was filled with struggle and pain.

"We must be careful." Su Wanqing's voice echoed in the command room with a hint of firmness and determination.

"Don't trust anyone easily, and don't give up any possible opportunity easily. This apocalyptic battle is full of variables. We must always stay vigilant in order to survive."