From a forceful seizure to peaceful negotiations, Bruno didn’t hesitate long before making a decision, because Bruno understood that the difficulties faced in reality were almost insurmountable.
The Grey-cloaked People’s biggest shortcoming is that unlike the Cleaners, they don’t possess a nuclear weapon, but their greatest trump card is Xiao Ran, the undercover agent. They know what truly happened to Yang Yi and are aware of so of the Cleaners’ secrets, allowing Bruno to quickly make decisions.
Bruno is quite bold; he isn’t afraid of this being a trap, and even if it is, he’s willing to dive into it. At this critical mont, hesitating and doing nothing wouldn’t have gotten him to this position.
Not everyone in high places is afraid of dying. Bruno dares to take risks, dares to risk himself, which is a comndable trait for a leader of the Grey-cloaked People.
However, Bruno’s bravery makes it difficult for Yang Yi.
Though internally he felt bitter, outwardly he appeared pleased. Yang Yi, very surprised yet also very happy, said, "Really? That’s great. This makes things a lot easier."
Bruno pointed at Yang Yi with his hand, then said in a deep voice, "But how will you dispel my doubts? I an, how can you make believe that the Cleaners are genuinely intending to negotiate peace?"
Without hesitation, Yang Yi said, "How about I take you to see the Revelation? It doesn’t matter who you et; the Revelation is the only thing that matters. If you can leave with it without alarming anyone, how about it?"
Bruno raised an eyebrow and said, "Of course, oh, of course, that’s the best outco. If you can manage it, then it’s the perfect conclusion!"
Secretly leaving with the Revelation, with the cooperation of the Cleaners’ top level—what could be a better outco than this?
Of course, there’s nothing better! This is the best result, the one Bruno has hoped for the most.
Yang Yi thought for a mont and said, "Give back my clothes and things. I need to make a call. You haven’t installed any bugs on my phone, right? If you have, I’ll have to change phones, which might arouse suspicion."
Bruno snapped his fingers and said, "Right away, for you."
Soone brought two tote bags, one for Yang Yi and one for Zhang Yong. Yang Yi unzipped it, finding it contained the clothes he had worn when he went to Vienna.
Yang Yi smiled and said, "Sorry, I have to change clothes here."
Xiao Ran left with a stern face, but Bruno remained motionless, smiling and watching Yang Yi.
Changing clothes under a man’s gaze felt strange, but Yang Yi quickly changed. Such situations he had already gotten used to in prison.
He carefully put away knives, personal protection or assassination tools. Yang Yi picked up the phone and said to Bruno, "I’m going to call now."
Bruno gestured and said, "You haven’t told where the Revelation is yet. I think you could say it now so I can have soone go ahead and arrange so things. Um, if the negotiations fail, we might still have a chance to seize it."
Without hesitation, Yang Yi said, "In Rockefeller Center."
"Okay, the specific location."
Yang Yi smiled and said, "Wait a mont; you’ll know once I finish my call. It won’t take long."
Yang Yi dialed, and though Bruno was disgruntled, he said nothing as he listened in when Yang Yi began speaking.
The call connected quickly. Yang Yi said solemnly, "Hello, is this Mr. Kant? I am the Sea God."
"Hello, I’m Kant. I’m glad to have received your call. So, do you have any good news?"
Yang Yi paused briefly, then said in a low voice, "Sorry, no good news. I was unconscious the whole ti, so I truly don’t know the location of the Holy Ark. My people lost track and failed to seize the opportunity."
Kant sighed deeply and said, "Alright, I understand."
"Wait, Mr. Kant, I do have so not-so-good news that may be of value to you. I’m currently with the leader of the Grey-cloaked People, Mr. Bruno. Yes, we are together right now. I’ve told him about your concerns and intentions, and Mr. Bruno believes you should have a discussion!"
Kant was very surprised and said, "You are together now?"
"Yes, and we’re in New York. I told Mr. Bruno there’s no opportunity to seize the Revelation, and I want to tell you there’s truly no chance to seize the Holy Ark. So, I feel that orchestrating a eting for both of you might be my primary and achievable task."
Kant was silent, and Yang Yi said softly, "Mr. Bruno is beside now. Do you need to talk to him?"
"No, not necessary!"
After a firm refusal, Kant suddenly said, "You say he is the leader of the Grey-cloaked People; how can you prove that?"
"I’ve t him several tis; I..."
"No, you can’t prove it, because anyone could pretend to be the leader of the Grey-cloaked People. But how can I be sure he truly is? You must understand. I can talk with the highest leader of the Grey-cloaked People because there would be no risk to , and it could lead to substantial outcos. But what sense would it make for to negotiate with an impostor?"
Yang Yi looked at Bruno, who smiled and said, "Tell Mr. Kant I can certainly prove my identity; as long as I see the Revelation, he will imdiately verify my identity."
Kant, who could hear Bruno over the phone, listened as Yang Yi reiterated Bruno’s words.
After a mont, Kant said in a deep voice, "This is the United States, this is New York. I’m not afraid of any tricks from you two; I’m very confident about this and hope you realize it, Sea God. I value you highly. Your inability to complete the task disappoints , but I’m still willing to give you a chance. If you truly bring the highest leader of the Grey-cloaked People, I will believe in your sincerity, and we can talk."
Yang Yi anxiously said, "Just like you wouldn’t imdiately believe Mr. Bruno’s identity, Mr. Bruno also harbors the sa doubts. So, he wants to see the Revelation—just this one request."
Kant, without hesitation, said, "No problem. Bring him. Two hours later, I hope you both understand that we lack mutual trust, with no foundation to trust each other. So when you co, don’t do anything that could be easily misconstrued. Since it’s both the first and a top-level eting, don’t do anything to wreck it. Alright, I’ll be waiting for you."
The call ended, and Yang Yi shrugged at Bruno, saying, "Now, we just wait to head over in two hours. The location is on the 30th floor of the Ti Warner Center, exact position: the entire floor belongs to the Cleaners."
Bruno exhaled and said, "It’s actually in the Ti Warner Center. Damn, we never suspected there. Alright, let’s go. I hope everything you said is true. It would be best to avoid any mishaps, or many lives will indeed be lost."
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