HBWnovel Chapter 47 Spy
Chapter 47 Spy
[Chapter 46 Comment][Seby_Spina: top as usualy]
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The students continued their attempts to catch Theo, but they failed every time, leaving them frustrated and feeling as if Theo could see through all their plans.
"That monster teacher... How can he see through all of our attempts?" Maya laid her head on the table, feeling exhausted.
"Hey, mind your manners, we're at the dining table now," Serena sighed as she put away the plates.
"Still, don't you feel the same way, Serena?" Maya pouted. "We haven't had a single success. It's like he knows what we're going to do. And the fact that he can do almost anything feels unfair. Imagine being able to infiltrate, execute, gather information, and all that in an assassination attempt. It would make you an invincible assassin, wouldn't it?"
"That's true. I haven't really thought about it, but I wonder what Teacher can and can't do," Serena pondered. "What do you think, Mia? Have you noticed anything that he can't do?"
"What my dad can't do?" Mia tilted her head in confusion. "Well, there are plenty of things he can't do. He's not as smart as scientists who have dedicated their lives to a specific subject, and he's not as skilled as someone who has spent years honing their abilities..."
"But no one can do everything," Serena's eyebrows twitched.
"Hahaha, I'm just joking," Mia chuckled. "It's true that my dad has limitations. However, according to my mom, he is considered the most talented person in the world. His talent lies in learning. In other words, if he focuses on something, he can quickly become proficient at it. For example, if you were to discuss exorcism with him, he wouldn't take long to become a master exorcist or something similar. He may not be the best, but he would definitely rank among the top."
"Are you serious? With all due respect, I have to ask... Is your dad a monster?" Serena looked at Mia with a bewildered expression.
"I'm not lying. It's just that he hasn't delved deeply into knowledge about the other realms, so it's something you can exploit... I believe I mentioned this before," Mia replied.
"That's true," Serena nodded, looking down. What Mia said made sense. Considering Mia's own exceptional abilities at just seven years old, it was clear that her parents were remarkable as well.
Li Wei pondered for a moment and asked, "So, what do you think we should do next? We've tried many things, but nothing has worked."
"Hmm, I'm not sure," Mia tilted her head in confusion. "Maybe you should try finding the spy my dad has."
Mia casually dropped a bombshell.
"A spy?!" All the students widened their eyes in shock. They were sitting together with Mia, treating her to some food in the hopes of obtaining information.
However, they had never considered the possibility of a spy among them because they had trusted each other.
"A spy?" They looked at each other, wondering if there was a traitor among them.
"Who is the spy? I'm going to beat you up!" Serena gritted her teeth, glaring at her classmates.
"Now that I think about it, the way he was able to see through our plans..." Li Wei looked down, recalling their failed attempts. "Without a spy, he wouldn't have been able to do it."
"Then, could it be you, Mia?" Maya asked without hesitation.
The students fell silent for a moment and turned their gaze towards Mia. She was Theo's daughter, so it was natural for them to suspect her loyalty.
"I don't mind if you think of me as the spy," Mia shrugged. "My dad actually told me not to participate in this game because I needed to stay behind and catch the people who had harmed us before. If you consider me a spy and avoid me, then there's no advantage or disadvantage for me. So, feel free to believe what you want."
The group couldn't help but agree with Mia. If she had no intention of participating, there was no reason for her to be Theo's spy. Furthermore, they had only asked Mia about Theo's weaknesses and had not shared their own plans, so it would be impossible for Mia to know all their strategies.
"But if Mia is not the spy, then who could it be?" Oliver pondered deeply. "It would have to be someone with the ability to spy on us..."
"Let's not get carried away with speculation," Aurora intervened, stopping them from overthinking. She turned to Mia and asked, "Can you confirm what you said earlier?"
"I'm just speculating based on what my dad has taught me. He always emphasized the importance of having an Information Network, Strength, and Connections in life. Building an information network takes time, strength comes from within oneself, and connections require various factors for success. When I think about it, the only plausible reason for Theo not falling into your traps could be the existence of a spy."
"It's just speculation," Li Wei frowned.
"But it's not entirely unfounded," Lancelot interjected, pinching the bridge of his nose.
"If there is a spy among us, it means that there is a traitor within our own ranks..." Maya looked around, trying to sense any signs of hostility.
"If we consider the situation, there is only one person who can be selected. While we're all working together to catch Teacher Theo, the spy can side with him and secure their position if they manage to prevent us from catching him. It's a clever strategy," Serena smirked, realizing she had been outsmarted by this individual.
"That makes sense. Teacher never forbade us from approaching him," Li Wei observed their reactions,
"I need your help," Theo stated, taking out his Lumina and showing her the contribution points he had acquired.
"Help?" Victoria realized she had misunderstood him. Seeing that Theo was genuinely serious, she changed her approach and asked, "What kind of help?"
"The ones who caused that incident," Theo replied.
"Hmm?" Victoria raised an eyebrow. "But aren't you relying on Sir Baold's help to..."
Before she could finish her sentence, she saw the cold expression on Theo's face, conveying that relying solely on Sir Baold wasn't enough.
Theo pointed at the number of contribution points and continued, "With all the contribution points I have, as well as Mr. Baold's assistance, I want you to help me capture those responsible."
His cold tone sent chills down Victoria's spine. It was clear that Theo had no intentions of stopping at just capturing them. He was determined to do whatever it took to extract information and eliminate the culprits.