At this point, Fang Li finally confirmed one thing.
In this incident, the relationship between the Far East Branch and the Russian Branch was hostile rather than cooperative. Clearly, there was some extremely significant secret hidden within the Russian Branch.
The upper echelons of the Russian Branch had been desperately trying to conceal this secret, to the extent of deliberately letting the Mission fail and sacrificing personnel to keep it hidden.
In such a situation, it was impossible for the Russian Branch to seek assistance from the Far East Branch and have them send more personnel to participate in this incident.
Therefore, this incident was most likely the Far East Branch’s discovery of the abnormality within the Russian Branch. Under the guise of a rescue mission, they proactively dispatched the First Unit to conduct undercover investigations.
It was precisely because of this that the Russian Branch harbored such hostility toward the rescue team from the Far East Branch.
“I even begin to suspect whether the attack we encountered when we first arrived at the Russian Branch was also orchestrated by someone within the Russian Branch,” Fang Li said, “Otherwise, isn’t it too coincidental that a so-called preemptive force attacked us during the exact time we arrived?”
In fact, during that attack, among the support sent by the Far East Branch, apart from the three God Eaters, one soldier, and one Operator from the First Unit, everyone else died.
Considering the circumstances of this incident, Fang Li suspected that the attack was most likely caused by the Russian Branch from behind the scenes, they must be aiming to eliminate the personnels sent by the Far East Branch.
“After all, the timing of Captain’s arrival with reinforcements was also extremely coincidental,” Fang Li looked towards Amamiya Rindou and said, “I assume that he saw that we were about to break through and reach the Russian Branch, so he brought troops to rescue us. If our situation was dire, he probably wouldn’t have shown up.”
Upon hearing this, Amamiya Rindou closed his eyes in a somewhat resigned manner, and even Sakuya lowered her head, wearing an expression of being unable to speak.
Seeing this, Fang Li immediately understood.
“You already suspected all of this, yet still ended up in this sorry state?” Fang Li said mercilessly, “That’s truly embarrassing.”
“Compared to your performance, we are indeed a bit embarrassed,” Amamiya Rindou forced a bitter smile and shook his head as he spoke, “But just being able to survive is already very good.”
“However, I don’t think survival is enough,” Fang Li looked directly at Amamiya Rindou and spoke frankly, “The power struggle between the Far East Branch and the Russian Branch has nothing to do with me. But since they have already provoked me, I won’t feel satisfied without retaliating in some way.”
“Oh?” Amamiya Rindou asked with interest, “So what are you planning to do?”
“Isn’t it obvious?” Fang Li didn’t hesitate and spoke suddenly, “At this point, I absolutely must dig up the Russian Branch’s secrets and expose completely what they’ve been desperately trying to hide.”
Regardless of Amamiya Rindou and Sakuya’s reactions to these words, Alisa, who belonged to the Russian Branch, couldn’t continue listening.
At that moment, Alisa looked at Fang Li, and her azure eyes were filled with an intense determination. Then, Alisa spoke, “Based on your actions, I will decide whether to consider you an enemy or not.”
“An enemy?” Fang Li couldn’t help but laugh, saying somewhat ironically, “Since you have no friends, and everyone else is a stranger to you, it doesn’t really matter if I become your enemy, does it?”
Alisa fell silent upon hearing those words and didn’t speak further.
It was only then that Amamiya Rindou spoke again, “So, are you planning to return to the Russian Branch next?”
“That’s the idea,” Fang Li didn’t conceal his plan and said to Amamiya Rindou, “The upper echelons of the Russian Branch probably haven’t paid any attention to an ordinary soldier like me. They might roughly plan a trap and try to make me fall into it. That would likely be their limit. Taking advantage of their carelessness, I can return to the Russian Branch and attempt to infiltrate again.”
Anyway, Fang Li had already completed Main Quest One and Main Quest Two. The only thing he need to consider was whether or not to give up the additional rewards.
If he didn’t want to give up the additional rewards, Fang Li could continue fighting on the battlefield, increasing the number of Aragami he killed which would increase the rewards from Main Quest One and the amount of core acquisition in Main Quest Two.
However, in that case, the rewards for Main Quest One and Main Quest Two would continue to accumulate, but the opportunity to complete Main Quest Three would be lost.
In that case, Fang Li naturally had to consider completing the final Main Quest.
Not to mention, it would be a shame to give up the 10,000 Exchange Points reward for completing the Side Quest of Main Quest Three.
Coupled with the need to settle the score with the Russian Branch, Fang Li’s choice was obvious. Understanding Fang Li’s thoughts, Alisa immediately expressed her position.
“I’ll go back with you.”
These words made Fang Li look at Alisa once again.
Coincidentally, Alisa also met Fang Li’s gaze.
The gaze of the two once again intersected, just like when they first met, sparking intense friction and electric sparks between them.
In response to this, Fang Li only said with a faint smile, “What? Aren’t you planning to continue seeking revenge?”
“I have more than one score to settle,” Alisa did not hide her thoughts, and with a somewhat indifferent expression, she said, “I must settle the score for the defeat you inflicted on me last time as well.”
Fang Li raised an eyebrow in response.
“Alright, alright,” Amamiya Rindou spoke with an annoyed expression on his face, “If you want to flirt, there will be plenty of opportunities later.”
This statement immediately provoked a response from Fang Li and Alisa.
“Who’s flirting?” They both retorted.
Their words were sharp and concise, causing Fang Li and Alisa to once again lock their eyes, their expressions turning slightly displeased.
“Good, good, good. It’s not flirting,” Amamiya Rindou raised his hands in surrender and said, “But for now, we probably won’t be able to accompany you. The two of you can set off together.”
“In the battle with Aphrodite, many helicopters were shot down,” Sakuya interjected, “There might still be some undamaged helicopters there. You can go and search for them. It should be helpful to you.”
Fang Li and Alisa both nodded.
So, Fang Li and Alisa, a group of two, embarked on their journey once again.
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