bookcurios Chapter 145 Facing the Inner Struggle of "Night Owl"
Chapter 145 Facing the Inner Struggle of "Night Owl"
Su Ming realized that he had indeed, without realizing it, begun to rely on the ability that could bring him victory, even considering it an indispensable part of himself. However, this dependence caused him to lose control of himself, becoming like a tool that only acted according to his "ability."
Just as Su Ming was trying to adjust his mindset and rediscover himself, Zheng Yaoxian assigned him a new mission. Unlike previous missions, this one was more of a psychological warfare, requiring Su Ming to rely on his wisdom and experience without using his abilities.
The target of the mission was an extremely cunning enemy agent, skilled in concealment and disguise, who had evaded capture numerous times. When Zheng Yaoxian introduced this agent to Su Ming, he specifically mentioned, "The key to this operation lies not in your abilities, but in your judgment and decision-making."
Su Ming understood that this mission wasn't just a pursuit of the enemy, but also a significant test of his own abilities and mental state. He had to find and capture the agent without relying on his own abilities, and ensure he wasn't countered by the enemy in the process.
Su Ming first did a lot of intelligence gathering work. He did not rush into action, but patiently
Su Ming's thoughts became increasingly clear, and he realized he was engaged in an unprecedented psychological game. After Zheng Yaoxian's guidance and his own deep reflection, he decided to re-evaluate the use of his "identity attribute" ability. In the past, he relied on this ability to quickly judge the situation and find the best strategy, but now he realized that relying solely on this ability would gradually weaken his independent judgment. For this mission, he decided to use "identity attribute" as a supporting tool, not a dominant force.
Su Ming's target is a high-ranking enemy agent codenamed "Night Owl," a man known for his deep concealment, skilled at using disguises and lies to confuse his opponents. Intelligence provided by Zheng Yaoxian indicates that "Night Owl" has infiltrated the enemy's inner circle and possesses a wealth of secrets. To reach "Night Owl," Su Ming must penetrate deep into the enemy camp and infiltrate their high-level networks.
Su Ming decided to start from the periphery and gradually approach the Night Owl's inner circle. Using his "identity attribute" ability, he disguised himself as an enemy intelligence agent and quickly became acquainted with the lower-level agents. Su Ming discovered that most of these agents had heard of the Night Owl, but were unaware of its true identity. Despite this, Su Ming gradually pieced together some of the Night Owl's characteristics and patterns through conversations with them.
Throughout this process, Su Ming carefully concealed his true identity. He acted modestly and cautiously, never rushing to gather too much information that might arouse suspicion. He knew that overeagerness would only make him a target. Instead, he made himself appear to be a loyal and harmless member, focused on completing his assigned tasks.
Over time, Su Ming gradually gained the trust of several key figures in the enemy camp. Through careful observation and clever responses, he was allowed to participate in more important missions. Although these missions seemed ordinary, they gave Su Ming the opportunity to access more core secrets.
During one mission, Su Ming was assigned to a secret underground base to deliver an important document. This mission brought him into contact with a high-ranking agent codenamed "Vulture." Vulture was taciturn, but Su Ming noticed he paid close attention to every detail, and was particularly alert to the activities of "Night Owl."
During the mission, Su Ming had a few brief conversations with Vulture. Using his "Identity Attributes" ability, he quickly determined that Vulture was an extremely cautious individual who wouldn't easily trust others. However, Su Ming also noticed that Vulture had a natural fondness for those who performed well under his command. He decided to exploit this and gradually gain Vulture's trust.
After the mission was completed, Vulture was very satisfied with Su Ming's performance, which brought him closer to the core circle of Night Owl. After several missions, Su Ming found that he had been regarded as a reliable member, and he finally got the opportunity to directly contact Night Owl.
As he gradually approached Night Owl, Su Ming's heart grew heavier. He knew that once he came face to face with Night Owl, he would be in great danger. The Owl was extremely cunning and would not hesitate to resort to extreme measures if he detected any abnormality.
Late at night, Su Ming would often reflect on his situation. He realized that while he was adept at maneuvering through the enemy camp, this ability had, to some extent, led him to lose himself. He began to question whether he could ever return to being the Su Ming who relied solely on judgment and wisdom, rather than a "tool" who relied on his abilities to solve problems.
"I can't fail this mission," Su Ming warned himself. He had to remain calm and not let his "identity" dictate his actions. He decided to approach Night Owl with a more cautious approach, rather than rushing into anything.
Finally, Su Ming's moment of direct contact with Night Owl arrived. It was in a dimly lit underground conference room, the air thick with the smell of dampness and decay. As Su Ming was led into the room, his inner tension and wariness reached a peak. He forced himself to remain calm, a respectful expression on his face, but his mind was racing.
Night Owl sat at the other end of the table, shrouded in shadows, revealing only a pair of piercing eyes. His gaze was like a razor blade, piercing directly into Su Ming's heart. Su Ming felt an invisible pressure bearing down on him, but he quickly adjusted his mindset, suppressing his uneasiness.
"Su Ming, I heard that you have completed several major tasks recently." "Night Owl" said in a low and intimidating voice.
"It's just luck," Su Ming answered modestly, his tone tinged with respect. He knew that being too ostentatious would only make the other party more alert.
Night Owl remained silent, staring silently at Su Ming, as if dissecting his inner thoughts. Su Ming knew this moment would be crucial for his successful integration into the enemy's inner circle. He had to appear impeccable while also preventing Night Owl from discerning his true intentions.
After a brief, tense silence, Night Owl finally nodded and gestured for Su Ming to sit down. "We need someone like you," he said, a hint of recognition in his tone.
Su Ming breathed a sigh of relief, but he quickly calmed down and remained calm. He knew that this was just the beginning and the real challenge was still to come.