The interrogation site provided by the Imperial Capital saw Sergeant Major Wang Dong pacing back and forth outside the door in his standard Iridium Star military uniform, carrying a large case. He was tall and well-built, an intimidating sight, causing the C-country agents also present to feel sowhat uneasy.
Inside Sergeant Major's case was his Battle Armor. Being on Earth to protect the Chancellor, the Orbital Paratroopers couldn't be without their armor. But it wasn't appropriate to wear it all the ti, so they kept it in huge cases, which allowed them to suit up very quickly and be ready for combat when necessary.
Nan Ma strolled over leisurely, and the Sergeant Major saluted him. Although the proud Sergeant Major had only seen Nan Ma a few tis, he understood deeply that this man, who didn't seem serious at all, was extrely fearso.
"Old Wang, are you in charge of this interrogation?" Nan Ma asked the Sergeant Major.
The Sergeant Major nodded sowhat stiffly and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty has entrusted this task to . The C-country personnel will also participate in the interrogation, and they've already uncovered the true identity of this guy, who seems to be just an ordinary local."
Nan Ma scratched his bald head and said, "Ordinary, perhaps."
Then, he patted the Sergeant Major's arm—Sergeant Major was too tall for him to reach his shoulder—and said, "Here's so useful information for you, this guy isn't human."
The C-country agents nearby overheard and asked curiously, "What do you an by that?"
But Nan Ma didn't answer the agent's question, instead, he looked at Sergeant Major and pointed to his own head.
The Sergeant Major suddenly realized, then said, "Then hasn't he already transmitted so intelligence to his cohorts?"
Nan Ma smacked his lips and picked at his ears, lacking any semblance of manners, he said, "I'm here, his little tricks won't work. Anyway, try to pry sothing out of his mouth. Otherwise, if we have to cut open his head, we won't be able to communicate after that."
The Sergeant Major, sporting a rare serious expression and not his usual relaxed deanor, said, "We've just arrived on Earth, and they launched this attack. It makes one highly suspicious of how extensive their influence on Earth really is."
However, Nan Ma scoffed disdainfully, waved an arm, and said, "I think these creatures have been too accustod to strutting around Earth, always assuming they could apply the sa tactics to the people of Iridium Star. Now instead of properly hiding themselves, they're out and about plotting sches, seems like they've grown tired of living."
"After all, the spy they sent didn't bring back any useful information to them. And I believe, like humans, their greed is vast as well. We Iridium Star people possess a more advanced civilization. If they could leap onto us, their power would beco far greater," the Sergeant Major responded.
"It makes sense. Mosquitoes rush at people wanting a bite of blood, not realizing that with just a wave of the hand, people can squash them flat—a bunch of trash with wishful thinking."
Nan Ma had no interest in watching Sergeant Major's interrogation and sauntered off.
When the Sergeant Major reached the door of the interrogation room, he blocked it, not letting the C-country agent in. Instead, he said, "Let soone who knows what's going on co."
The agent had no choice, but before long, Xiang Fei himself rushed over.
Xiang Fei ca from a military family and was quite skilled himself, but looking at the bear-like Sergeant Major, his heart couldn't help but flutter.
Sergeant Major glanced at Xiang Fei and asked, "Do you know about this situation?"
Xiang Fei imdiately nodded, then made a "Brain Worm" gesture with his mouth.
Sergeant Major stepped aside from the door, saying, "Co in."
Xiang Fei expressed his thanks and entered the interrogation room with the Sergeant Major, finding the prisoner unconscious at that mont.
Sergeant Major explained, "He is a Dead Soldier, originally ant to commit suicide. If we don't sedate him, he might just end his own life."
"Does anesthesia work on Brain Worms too?"
Sergeant Major said, "Of course, it's even more effective. Brain Worms are particularly sensitive to these kinds of drugs."
The Sergeant Major left sothing unsaid: in fact, not only were Brain Worms sensitive to anesthetics, but through Linyin's research, it was found that Brain Worms were extrely sensitive to all central nervous system stimulants, even to caffeine.
Linyin had injected a small dose of hallucinogen into a test subject, and from the feedback received, this organism beca abnormally exuberant, seemingly highly addicted. In her subsequent experintal report, Linyin speculated that Brain Worms might be dependent on—or highly addicted to—psychedelic drugs.
Using a non-invasive injector, the Sergeant Major jabbed the man's neck, and the Sobriety Agent took effect instantly. The man imdiately opened his eyes, but he seed dazed and his consciousness had not fully returned.
Xiang Fei frowned, "How can we interrogate him like this?"
But the Sergeant Major said, "This is the best way to interrogate."
What he injected contained Truth Serum, and although it did not guarantee full effectiveness, the Sergeant Major would also use other suggestive techniques to make the interrogated spill the information.
The subsequent questioning didn't go completely smoothly; the prisoner's responses included so incoherent gibberish. Nonetheless, the content Sergeant Major and Xiang Fei obtained was shocking enough.
This Brain Worm was relatively young, having lived only three years, which ant it had occupied the truck driver's body for a very short ti. It had been forcibly assigned to its current body by its kin, without any choice in the matter. Its purpose was to collect various kinds of information and to act as a sleeper agent implanted in the Imperial Capital.
This was a very low-ranking Brain Worm; otherwise, it would not have been sent on a suicidal mission. It didn't know the exact number of Brain Worms, but it gave a rough idea. For instance, there were very few Brain Worms in Country C, and by its unique Brain Worm radio wave sensing, there were no more than 10 in the Imperial Capital.
However, developed countries in Europe and Arica had a much larger number of Brain Worms. To what extent? This low-ranking Brain Worm did not know.
But clearly, many Brain Worm hosts held high positions, wielding power in human society. Brain Worms were creatures particularly fond of indulgence, and all Brain Worm hosts shared one common characteristic: the pursuit of neural stimulation. Such stimulation could co from drugs, sex, or even criminal activity.
Their reproductive capabilities were not strong, and the Brain Worms were even more inclined towards individual enjoynt rather than reproduction, which was odd for a species that could communicate and connect across the entire race.
And in human society, to obtain an endless supply of hallucinogens, various material pleasures, and a sense of satisfaction, there was only one thing needed: money.
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