Hearing Luke's words, Kenneth furrowed his brows slightly.
“Majority of them entered the base openly. They're deliberately trying to test if the base would strike. But Boss isn't actually among those people…” Kenneth muttered. His dark orbs were slightly narrowed, seemingly engrossed in analyzing the situation.
As he spoke, a bold thought suddenly struck him. “Do you think he had actually come with the rest but separated from them when they entered?” Kenneth queried.
Speaking of that, Luke froze slightly and averted his gaze to Kenneth. “If that's the case, then everything makes sense...”
“Boss is suspicious and sensitive by nature. He must have his doubts, but he's also wary of his subordinates betraying him. So, he must be somewhere in this vicinity.” Kenneth whipped his head around and looked at Luke. “Let's go. We'll go search around here.”
At that, Luke immediately started the engine, ready to set off.
Just then, Kenneth's phone began to ring. Seeing that it was a call from Anthony, he answered immediately.
“Hey, Anthony. How's it going?”
“Daddy, I've checked all of the surveillance footage. There's nothing suspicious in the areas I could see. I also checked further back and found no one else's presence other than Vermillion Base's squad.”
Upon hearing that, Kenneth responded, “All right. I got it.”
“Also, I've got in touch with Thalia. She's unsure if Boss is at the base, but she witnessed at least half of the forces of Vermillion Base leaving.”
Kenneth's eyes narrowed slightly. “Okay. I got it.”
“Daddy...”
“Anthony, there's something else I need your help with,” Kenneth interrupted Anthony before he could finish the sentence.
“What is it, Daddy?” Anthony went straight to the point.
“Check if there's anything suspicious around the base. Don't overlook any parts,” Kenneth enunciated.
As he spoke, sounds of rapid typing on a keyboard rang out from the other end of the phone. “Daddy, are you suspecting that Boss is somewhere near the base?” asked Anthony while he began the search.
Kenneth did not deliberately hide anything and honestly answered, “Dave called earlier. Someone is in touch with him. That means someone is waiting for him outside. So, he should be somewhere within a few miles from here.”
Anthony said, “I've checked all the surveillance footage; there's nothing. So, you suspect he came with the squad and just separated when they were outside the base?”
“That's right.”
“I see,” Anthony responded. Instead of hanging up the phone, he continued with the search on his computer.
At that moment, Cosmos, who had been watching by the side, could not help but say, “It's quite easy to check that side. You can use the cryptographic key to gain permission to access the southern district base's system. That way, you can check whatever you want or even retrieve the surveillance footage.”
Anthony asked, “Is that possible?”
“Of course. What else do you think the cryptographic key is for?” replied Cosmos.
“Who knows what you guys use it for.” Anthony pulled out the cryptographic key as he spoke and looked at Cosmos. “How do you use it?”
“Here.” Cosmos pointed at a small box on the table.
Seeing that, Anthony put the key on it.
“You're supposed to insert it...” Cosmos then got up and shoved the cryptographic key into the card slot.
Upon insertion, Anthony noticed a change on the computer screen. As a self-taught learner, Anthony figured out how to use it after taking a quick glance.
He used the cryptographic key to connect to the southern district base's system.
Upon gaining entry, everything regarding the southern district base appeared on the other monitor before them.
Anthony watched closely. “So that's how it is,” he murmured.
“How is it? It's impressive, isn't it?” Cosmos asked.
Anthony glanced at it and nodded. “Not bad.”
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