Boris Oakley was Xaria's teacher, and she held a great deal of respect for him due to his extensive knowledge in academia. However, the current situation was beyond her control.
When they discovered that Boris, who had been missing for months, suddenly reappeared with amnesia, their superiors became deeply concerned. Kami issued a special order to recover his lost memories at all costs, as there was no room for error in Plan A.
Nobody knew what Boris had experienced during his absence. It was highly likely that he had been discovered and captured by the Qustia Military. Kami worried that Boris might have divulged the secrets of Plan A. However, due to his amnesia, he couldn't recall anything.
Furthermore, Kami mentioned an even worse possibility—Boris may have defected during his time away. Qustia's interrogation methods were notorious, and even a well-trained spy like Boris might not have been able to withstand the torture. Perhaps he could have been persuaded by irresistible incentives. Be it money or power—enough to make him betray the Empire of the Setting Sun's His Majesty. It was suspicious for someone missing for months to reappear suddenly.
Kami speculated that if Boris had defected, his amnesia was merely an act. Therefore, a thorough internal assessment was necessary before he could be reinstated.
Deep down, Xaria didn't want to believe that her teacher had defected. However, under Kami's orders, she had no choice but to request Kingsley Nicholson to do whatever it took to cure Boris.
Observing Xaria's troubled expression, Boris asked in confusion, "Miss Kelly, what's wrong? Do you have ulterior motives in wanting me to regain my memory?"
"N-No." Xaria shook her head. "I... I'm just concerned about your well-being."
Kami instructed us not to reveal any clues until Boris' assessment is complete.
"Miss Kelly, please rest assured that my condition won't have any impact," Boris reassured her. "I believe I don't need to continue recuperating here. I should go see Kami and proceed with the next plan."
Although Boris had undergone spy training, his primary profession was that of a university professor. Besides academic research, his sole purpose was to remain loyal to His Majesty and fulfill the tasks assigned to him. He was a stubborn and incredibly loyal scholar who didn't pay much attention to the rules within the spy network. Consequently, Boris was unaware that he was currently under suspicion and confined to the villa.
"Well..." Xaria hesitated, her eyes flickering. "Professor Oakley, you should rest a little longer, or at least until Mr. Nicholson cures your illness. If it proves incurable, then... we can proceed with the next plan. That's also Kami's suggestion."
Upon hearing his superior's order, Boris could only nod and say, "Alright, let's do as you say."
Boris believed that the next plan Xaria mentioned was the long-planned Plan A. However, Xaria was actually referring to a plan to identify Boris.
"Ah..." Boris sighed. "I thought our operation this time would go smoothly, but I didn't expect the Empire of Qustia military to react so quickly, causing setbacks at every turn!"
"Yes," Xaria replied with a serious expression. "Team Nightcrawler, which I lead, has two members captured and two missing. The situation is indeed not optimistic."
Upon hearing this, Boris' expression froze. "What about Kubo Mibu, the website manager? Half of us communicate through that website. He must not be harmed!"
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