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My mind raced as I tried to make sense of the situation before me. On one hand, I couldn't fully trust the information provided by "Shadow 0259"; on the other hand, certain details within that information, especially regarding Anna, seemed quite credible.
[Phantom Hacker]: Why should I trust you? This could just be another trap set by you.
[Shadow 0259]: True, but think about it—if we were really the kind of criminal organization you always believed us to be, why would we tell you this?
I had to admit that this argument held some weight. But years of experience taught me not to trust anyone easily without solid evidence.
[Phantom Hacker]: I need time to think.
[Shadow 0259]: Of course. But don’t take too long; time is precious for all of us. And now that you know what you do, some people might want to silence you. Take care of yourself.
The communication suddenly cut off, and my screen returned to normal. At that moment, I leaned back in my chair, feeling an unprecedented wave of fatigue and confusion wash over me.
Just then, my safe house alarm blared. Someone had broken in.
I quickly initiated the emergency deletion protocol and grabbed the escape bag I had prepared earlier. Just as I was readying myself to slip out the back door, a familiar voice called out:
“Li Ming, it’s me.”
I froze in place. It was Captain Wang's voice.
“I came alone this time. We need to talk.”
I cautiously opened the door and saw Captain Wang standing alone at the entrance, his expression grave.
"What happened?" I asked, maintaining a high level of vigilance; I trusted no one now.
After glancing around to ensure no one was eavesdropping nearby, he lowered his voice and said, "The situation is more complicated than we anticipated. We suspect that our department has been infiltrated by the enemy, and things are extremely critical right now."
I frowned; this was no trivial matter. "Why should I trust you?" I asked bluntly.
Captain Wang gave a wry smile and pulled a photograph from his pocket, handing it to me. As I looked at it, I recognized Anna—our former comrade and one of the closest people to me in this world.
"This is a photo she sent in her last communication, with your name written on the back," Captain Wang's voice trembled slightly. "She said that if anything happened, only you could complete this mission. She believed in you, so I believe in you too."
I tightly grasped the photograph, a surge of inexplicable emotions flooding my heart. What had happened to Anna? Why had she left such a message?
"What... else did she say?" I asked with difficulty.
Captain Wang paused for a moment before shaking his head. "Nothing more. The communication cut off right after mentioning your name. We tried to reach her, but it was too late."
I took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil within me. Anna, you must hold on; I will find you!
"Brother, I know it's difficult to pull you back into this mess," Captain Wang's tone softened, "but you are our last hope. The fate of the entire network world rests in your hands. I hope you can fight once more for Anna, for all of us."
I forced a bitter smile and looked up. "Is this another one of those 'last hope' speeches? Wang, you said the same thing last time. And what happened? We almost lost everything!"
Captain Wang sighed and patted my shoulder. "This time it's really different. I promise that after this operation, I will personally apply for a pardon for you. You can start your life anew, with Anna..."
I remained silent for a moment before replying, "Alright, I'll trust you one more time. But this is the last time, understood?"
After sending Captain Wang off, I returned to my computer. I knew that every step ahead could be fraught with danger, but I had no choice. For the truth, for Anna, I had to delve deeper.
I opened a hidden program and began crafting a new algorithm. This algorithm would help me establish a more discreet identity on the Dark Web, one that neither the Shadows nor the government could easily trace.
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