Chapter 1: Conspiracy

IS Company, a renowned international private military security firm, has connections to the U.S. government. The Special Operations Department of IS Company is a distinct division that, unlike mercenaries, does not engage in combat. Their responsibility is to provide security services for the living and travel arrangements of dignitaries from various countries

The vulture pressed the remote control, and the plasma television displayed some files

First of all, I declare that I am not aware of this 400,000 US dollars. Secondly, this account belongs to my grandfather. I am merely sending him the necessary living expenses.

The vulture department head nodded: "I understand, you have drawn your conclusions based on the attitudes and words of the royal family members. You must know that the Klin royal family has been a long-term client of ours"

Two guards were in pursuit when Bai Ran emerged from the wardrobe. At that moment, he was wearing a golden wig. One cannot blame Bai Ran; after all, the director was bald. Meanwhile, an internal female doctor was examining the director's condition. Bai Ran incapacitated the female doctor, stripped her of her robe, and stuffed her into the wardrobe. He then donned the robe, took out a mask from the clothing, and put on the director's reading glasses, which had had their lenses removed. Approximately three to four minutes later, a doctor and a nurse arrived. The doctor asked, "What is the situation?"

According to local laws, you certainly need a lawyer. If I were you, I would first confess everything to the authorities. Based on your past performance, I would plead your case to the company.

Bai Ran nodded: "I think I should know."

Vulture Road: "I went to the Huaran Vineyard in France, a small vineyard. I remember that this vineyard seems to be the only inheritance your father left you"

Bai Ran is the captain of an IS special operations team, and his primary responsibility is to ensure the daily safety and security of the influential clients from various Asian countries. His core team consists of four members, and he has access to over one hundred IS company personnel at his disposal. IS holds him in high regard, stating that he is one of IS's dual shields in Asia

The entrance is already under strict control, with armed guards in bulletproof vests stationed at all exits. One guard glanced at Bai Ran and the other two, then looked at the photo, waved his hand to allow them to pass. The ambulance rushed in, and after the doctor conducted a thorough examination of the director, he said to Bai Ran: "Don't worry, he is fine"

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"That is quite interesting," said the vulture. "Your grandfather passed away six months ago, yet you deposited eight thousand dollars into this account three months ago. Even more interesting is that the money from this account quickly entered an international money laundering company. Do you know where it ultimately went?"

Vulture Road: "This was discovered by IS after receiving an anonymous tip-off, where a Chinese account added an amount of 400,000 USD to m.hetushu.com. You deposit a sum of money into this account every year"

It seems the only explanation is that I received 400,000 US dollars and then swapped the crown.

Your mood is quite relaxed. The director stroked his chin and said, "The population of Klin Island is only 300,000, so it is indeed understandable for you to be this relaxed. However, if I were to lose the crown they use for succession, I certainly would not be this relaxed. You have put the company in a very awkward situation"

It is a credible conclusion. I even suspect that the crown may have been lost before they went abroad. According to my investigation, the crown was protected by four royal bodyguards and accompanied the king on twenty-nine trips abroad, always with these four bodyguards. However, it was only this time that they entrusted it to our care. When I inquired with those four bodyguards, they were evasive. Therefore, I have reason to believe that the crown was lost before the trip abroad, and what we have been protecting this week is merely a counterfeit.

The director looked at Bai Ran for a while and asked, "Do you understand the seriousness of this incident?"

These are the words of guidance from a senior figure at an internationally renowned IS security company to their junior colleagues

Comatose, with a normal pulse. Bai Ran asked: "Can I go with him? He has a history of allergies and - diagram - book."

I think I need a lawyer. Bai Ran remained calm, at least on the surface.

Bai Ran fell silent for a moment before responding: "I can only say that I have been falsely accused"

Ten minutes passed, and the two guards exchanged glances. One guard knocked on the door: "Sir?" There was no response. The guard twisted the door lock and found it jammed. Nodding to the other guard, the second guard kicked the door open, only to find the director slumped unconscious on the desk. The side window of the office was wide open, and a rope made of clothing was hanging down. The guard rushed to the window and saw that it extended from the eighth floor to the balcony of the sixth floor. Immediately, he shouted into the intercom: "Emergency situation, suspect has entered the sixth floor to escape, seal off the building"

"Alright! It was I who took four hundred thousand dollars." Bai Ran nodded, then lowered the blinds. Two guards outside turned back. The director waved his hand, and they nodded. Bai Ran took out a note: "This is the note they used to threaten my friend."

However, today the Asian Double Shield's Asian Eagle is not having a good time; he is in trouble, and it is serious trouble. He has been recalled to the IS headquarters

Another guard checked the director's pulse and said: "Call an ambulance"

Bai Ran replied: "I don't know"

Bai Ran replied: "Sir, I reported this matter three hours after I accepted the task a week ago. I suspect the authenticity of this crown and requested an inspection of the box, but my request was denied by the company"

Bai Ran stood in the director's office, with two armed guards outside. The director was a bald old man who appeared amiable, yet amiable individuals are not typically referred to as buzzards. Bai Ran had always thought there were better nicknames to describe this director, such as bald donkey.

People often ask me, will you take a bullet for your client? My answer is, "Do you think I am foolish? However, we will do our utmost to keep the bullets away from the scene. Meticulous training and preparation in advance are essential to ensure a high level of response at critical moments. Only in this way can you work methodically rather than in a flurry of confusion"

This book is a novel and bears no resemblance to reality in any way

The director took the note and put on his glasses. Upon closer inspection, it was not a blackmail note, but a receipt from a laundromat. Then, everything went dark before him, and he fainted onto the table

"Spending 400,000 dollars to frame you?" said the vulture. "If this money had been taken, perhaps I would believe you. But there has been no movement. Do you think you are worth spending 400,000 dollars to frame? You have always worked behind the scenes, and very few people know you. Who would have such a grudge against you to spend 400,000 dollars to frame you?"

The bald man and the book vulture took a document out of the drawer and opened it: "If it is just like this, I am very willing to believe your words. Especially considering your performance over the past three years. I am even prepared to recommend you to take over my position in charge of IS global special security after my retirement. However... if you could explain this issue, I think I would still be willing to believe you"

Thank God, He is our soul. Without Him, we truly do not know what we would become

The headquarters of IS is located in the United States, and Bai Ran's direct superior is the director of the Special Operations Department of IS

Of course! After a brief examination, the doctor and Bai Ran lifted the director onto a stretcher. They then pushed the director towards the elevator. The hall was already under armed guard. A guard stationed at the elevator assisted in pressing the button, and the doctor nodded to the guard.

"Alright, I will trust you for the time being." The vulture pressed the screen again, and an Asian man appeared. Judging by his skin tone, he clearly lived closer to the equator. The vulture said: "He is one of the main opponents of the succession system of the king of the Klin Islands. He has admitted to us that a member of the IS organization named Bai Ran contacted him, saying he wanted to steal the crown but needed him to voluntarily provide some information about the crown, to which he agreed. And here is this photo, captured by surveillance footage of you appearing at the dock late at night. He has admitted to us that a member of the IS organization named Bai Ran contacted him, saying he wanted to steal the crown but needed him to voluntarily provide some information about the crown, to which he agreed. And here is this photo, captured by surveillance footage of you appearing at the dock late at night. I want to ask you, why were you at the dock at three o'clock in the morning?"