Chapter 8, The Mysterious Organization (Part 2)

Just as Li Yunfan had this thought, Qian Sinian, the head of the Eighth Department, appeared at the door and gave him a knowing glance

Park Byung-jung hesitated for a moment and said directly: "Doesn't natural gas combustion also produce blue flames?"

Li Yunfan set down the scissors in his hand, wiped his hands with a towel, and then walked outside to the corridor

Kyoji Miyake sat there, his gaze fixed on the table, appearing very somber: "The reason is simple, as the current personnel are unable to complete the scheduled plans."

General, the Secret Search Division is composed entirely of the Empire's elite

Everyone present endured in silence, even the head of the second department, Li Yunfan, merely stood by quietly tending to his potted plants

The Japanese officer in charge is Miyake Kyoji, who was the principal perpetrator behind the massacre in Zhengjiacun, Fushun. He is now a Major General. This individual, who returned from studying in Germany and distinguished himself during the February 26 Incident, has recently risen rapidly through the ranks and ultimately became the head of the Kwantung Army's Special Intelligence Department

Short-statured agent said: "I know, but isn't it excessive to be so frequent? Coming over for no reason, isn't that a bit strange?"

Miyake Kyouji said: "The military will certainly not, but this is Manchukuo. I have already received the support of General Ueda of the Kwantung Army. This matter needs to be conducted in secrecy, so we can only place this department under the jurisdiction of the Manchukuo Security Bureau. It is not appropriate for a Japanese person to directly serve as the section chief, so I have decided..."

General, in Manchuria and throughout East Asia, the Empire of Japan has already established many powerful intelligence agencies. I have never understood why you insist on forming the Secret Investigation Section

Li Yunfan shook his head: "Those who eat this bowl of rice have no choice."

At the same time, in the office of the Second Section of the Harbin Security Bureau of the Puppet Manchukuo Security General Bureau, due to a surprise inspection, the agents were busy placing their personal belongings on their desks. The inspection was conducted entirely by Japanese officers of the rank of lieutenant, who were personnel from the Kwantung Army's Intelligence Department. These inspectors occasionally threw what they deemed to be contraband onto the floor, loudly reprimanding the owners of the prohibited items, and even resorting to physical violence.

The short-statured agent said: "Yes, recently it was the South Manchuria Railway Company Investigation Department that came, today it is the Kwantung Army Intelligence Department, and last month was even more interesting, as people from the Japanese Cabinet Intelligence Bureau came as well"

The short agent was surprised: "The Bamboo Agency? Is it also involved in intelligence? What is its relationship with the Plum Agency?"

Miyake Kyoji remained silent for a moment before finally speaking: "During my studies in Germany, I learned of a completely new theory called 'The Theory of Human Retrogressive Evolution.'"

Miyake Kyouji finally raised his eyes to look at the two: "Since the establishment of the Secret Search Division, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has not wanted us to operate this department independently, but rather hopes that we will form a joint intelligence agency. Unfortunately, they have never understood that what I want is not an ordinary intelligence agency"

Qian Snian said with a bitter smile, "Then the next step is to confiscate the family assets."

Qian Snian handed a cigarette to Li Yunfan, who shook his head and said, "I have quit."

The North Korean sitting opposite Honjo Nobuyoshi has an even more special identity. His name is Park Byung-jeong, who was originally the Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Division of the Police Headquarters of the Governor-General of Korea. During his studies in Japan, he was a classmate of Honjo Nobuyoshi, and under his influence, he developed an immense admiration for Miyake Kyoji. With the assistance of Miyake Kyoji, he was transferred from the Governor-General of Korea to serve in the puppet state of Manchukuo.

Nobuyoshi Honjo also added: "Moreover, personnel transfers within the Secret Search Division must be approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs"

What is the most important function of this department

"The Mei organization is from Shanghai," said the tall agent, looking into the distance. "I have heard that although the Zhu organization is also involved in intelligence work, it is quite different from us and operates at a much higher level."

Park Byung-jung shook his head in confusion

Miyake Kyoji said: "Indeed, at that time my thoughts were the same as yours. In short, this theory posits that ancient humans were far more powerful than we are today. However, over billions of years of evolution, although it seems that lifespan has increased, in reality, bodily functions have been deteriorating. Germany has already begun similar research, and if we can also make breakthroughs in this area, then we can create a truly invincible army"

Park Byung-jung was surprised: "Burning? What does it mean?"

"Why is there a need to reassign personnel for the secret investigation course?" Honjo Nobuyoshi asked with a look of confusion.

I understand. However, as Colonel Honjo mentioned earlier, personnel transfers must be approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and this matter is too troublesome

In the conference room, there are two senior Japanese military officers and one North Korean individual seated.

At that moment, an agent stepped forward and said: "Section Chief Li, Section Chief Qian, the Director wants you both to go to the conference room."

Qian Snian smiled and said, "Why do you always think of things in a negative way?"

Qian Snian nodded slightly, put the cigarette back, leaned forward to take a glance into the office, and then turned back to say: "Is the inspection not finished yet?"

At this point, Miyake Kyoji looked at Park Byung-jung and said, "Director Park, you will be in charge of all the work related to the secret investigation of Manchukuo!"

Park Byung-jung was taken aback and immediately stood up, saying: "Since the general trusts me so much, I will do my utmost to serve the empire and the general with all my efforts"

Park Byung-jung hesitated for a moment and bravely asked, "However, from my perspective, this is equivalent to chasing shadows; most folk tales and mysterious events are merely rumors."

Is there some special operation taking place

Agent Road: "Yes."

Honjo Nobuyoshi said: "Director Park, you should now understand why the general wanted to establish the Secret Investigation Unit"

Qian Snian remained silent, yet his face was filled with a mysterious smile

Park Byung-jung turned to the second page again and saw a pile of ashes captured in the photograph

Park Byung-jung shook his head: "I still do not understand, is the role of the Secret Search Course merely for research?"

The short agent let out a sigh: "In any case, just don't get involved with us."

Why? Li Yunfan was very surprised, "Demotion? We haven't done anything wrong."

Miyake Kyoji took over the conversation: "Landslides are non-combustible, this is known to everyone, but the landslide that destroyed Zhengjia Village that day caught fire instantly, and the flames were blue."

Before Sanzaki Kyoko could explain, Honjo Nobuyoshi immediately said: "Director Park, do you still not understand the role of the Secret Search Division?"

Miyake Kyouji nodded to Honjo Nobuyoshi

Miyake Kyouji let out a cold smile: "It doesn't matter. Since we cannot freely mobilize the personnel of the secret investigation team we established ourselves, we will have Manchukuo form an identical secret investigation team. This way, we can determine the composition of the personnel ourselves"

Yes, the original exploration task was to search for natural gas, but according to our later investigations, the gas that was burning is not natural gas, but rather a type of gas that has never been seen before. " Miyake Kyoji said solemnly, "Once this gas ignites, it will instantly turn organic matter to ashes.

Park Byung-jung was astonished: "How could this happen?"

Qian Snian wanted to light a cigarette himself, but was held back by Li Yunfan, who said: "This floor prohibits smoking, have you forgotten?"

Li Yunfan exchanged a glance with Qian Snian and then followed the agent out

Shinichi Honjo took a stack of documents out of his briefcase and pushed them in front of Park Byung-jung: "Take a look at this."

The Japanese Army Colonel sitting to his left is named Honjo Nobuyoshi, who serves as the head of the Special Operations Section of the Kwantung Army. During the time of the mainland military headquarters, he was a close ally of Miyake Kyoji and held an unwavering admiration for him, always following his lead.

Miyake Kyouji continued: "Research is only one aspect; to conduct research, it is essential to have factual support. According to our intelligence, the Germans have dispatched an expedition to the Tibetan region of China in search of the secrets of ancient humanity. Furthermore, based on years of investigation by the South Manchuria Railway Company in Manchuria, it has been discovered that this area is also rife with many inexplicable mysterious events. I believe that behind these events, there must be answers that we seek."

Qian Snian patted Li Yunfan on the shoulder and said, "I have received some news; it is said that there will be personnel changes"

Honjo Nobuyoshi nodded: "The Ministry of Home Affairs is unable to comprehend our thoughts, just as the military at that time could not understand those young officers."

Secret Search Course? Guan Beihe repeatedly pondered these three characters in his mind. Since the establishment of this department, he has been unaware of its location, not even knowing who is in charge of it or who else is in the department. As the director, he is completely in the dark about it.

Li Yunfan then asked, "What are you laughing at? Is there some good news?"

Nobuyoshi Honjo, who was beside him, looked at the photo and said: "Our soldiers became this way after coming into contact with that kind of flame"

Li Yunfan shook his head: "No, let them check. I have already instructed my subordinates that in the future, aside from necessities, nothing should be left in the office."

What the hell are we, anyway? They come to conduct surprise inspections every few days. We are even worse off than those at the police station. They call us back at night for checks, it's really damn frustrating

Nobuyoshi Honjo was very surprised: "But will the military approve it?"

Li Yunfan coughed, and the two agents immediately fell silent. In fact, the matter they were discussing was also the greatest doubt in Li Yunfan's mind—why was there a frequent and intensified crackdown on espionage activities? Moreover, each operation was more severe than the last, which did not align with the typical practices of Japanese intelligence agencies. Logically, they would not engage in such actions; instead, they would wait for internal traitors to reveal themselves.

Meanwhile, outside the conference room of the Puppet Manchukuo Security Bureau, Guan Beihe was anxiously checking his watch. As the director of the Security Bureau, he found himself without the right to enter his own conference room, which filled him with both anger and unease, for just a door away sat three individuals who could determine the fate of the Bureau's Secret Investigation Division

In the corner, two agents of different heights were whispering to each other

Park Byung-jung's hesitant demeanor was noticed by Miyake Kyoji, who asked, "Director Park, do you have something you would like to say?"

Park Byung-jung expressed confusion: "It sounds very contradictory"

Six years ago, the military sent personnel to Fushun to investigate resources. That night, a mountain flood broke out, and a mudslide submerged that village, resulting in the loss of many soldiers' lives. Honjo Nobuyoshi explained, "These soldiers were originally swept away by the mudslide on the night of the flood, but the next morning, they appeared in this manner. Even more bizarre is that when we inadvertently covered up this secret the following day, it led to the village covered by the mudslide catching fire."

The tall agent glanced at the Japanese officer who was inspecting from a distance and said, "I heard that the Japanese Army has established another bamboo organization."

Li Yunfan hurriedly asked, "Is it true or false? Where did you get this information?"

Qian Snian looked around and said, "Our names are on the list of personnel changes; I saw it with my own eyes"

Park Byeong-jeong opened the file and at first glance saw the body of a Japanese soldier, whose surface had been vitrified in the solidified mudslide.

Park Byung-jung raised his eyes and asked: "What is this?"

The tall agent sighed: "The so-called surprise inspection is to prevent espionage, don't you understand?"

Miyake Kyoji displayed a satisfied smile: "Additionally, I have selected two outstanding agents from the Harbin Security Bureau for you as your assistants. One is named Li Yunfan, and the other is Qian Sinian."

Li Yunfan asked: "What about now?"

Li Yunfan said: "Can I not worry? I am doing well in the investigation department, holding the position of section chief, with a decent salary and benefits. Once I am transferred, who knows what it will be like."