Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 408

Chapter 408 92.4 - Hidden Currents

Verian Drakos, leader of the covert operation within the Arcadia Hunter Academy, watched Lucas Middleton walk away, the shadows lingering around him as a testament to his newfound allegiance.

Verian's satisfaction, however, was short-lived as he felt a faint vibration in his pocket. He retrieved his communication device and activated the secure channel to his superior.

"Verian," a cold, authoritative voice resonated through the device. "Report on the status of the operation."

Verian's expression turned serious as he responded. "The operation is progressing. We've successfully planted demonic seeds among the students, and I've secured a key target—Lucas Middleton. However, there's been an unexpected development."

"What kind of development?" the voice demanded, a hint of impatience seeping through.

"Lucas Middleton provided information indicating that our activities may have been compromised. Two operatives, Callum and Amelia, former graduates of Arcadia Hunter Academy, are here undercover, monitoring our movements."

"Is the information reliable?"

"I was just going to confirm that now."

"I see….."

The voice stopped for a second, but Verian knew it wouldn't end.

"I will be waiting for your confirmation."

"If we confirm the information had been leaked, what should we do?"

"…It will be hard to tell without seeing the details, but we will require a step down from the scene, most likely."

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The fact that the operation that they had been working for three years would need to be abandoned alone made Verian suffocated. He wanted to curse, but he held it in."

"Understood."

"Contact me immediately once you finish your investigation."

"Roger."

BLINK!

With that, the call was over, but his job was not. He instantly contacted their insider within the academy.

Verian activated his secure communication device and spoke in a low, commanding tone. "R, I need you to check the surveillance footage. Focus on the crowd and identify any unusual patterns or the disguised individuals I am going to send some pictures of. Report back with your findings."

There was a reason why R was someone who could easily infiltrate the academy. His abilities were unparalleled.

After all, he had the special trait of [Web]. Once he had analyzed a pattern, he would understand everything clearly.

A few moments later, a voice crackled through the device, calm and efficient. "Understood, C. Accessing the footage now."

As Verian waited for the analysis, he reflected on the unexpected asset Lucas Middleton had proven to be. The information Lucas provided had already shifted the tide of their operation. If this new lead turned out to be accurate, Lucas's value would increase significantly.

Several minutes passed before R's voice came back over the line. "C, I've identified at least ten hunters in the crowd. Their disguises are sophisticated, but their behavior patterns are consistent with undercover operatives."

Verian's eyes narrowed, a mix of satisfaction and concern washing over him. "Excellent work, R. This confirms our suspicions. The academy has heavily fortified its defenses."

R's voice carried a note of curiosity. "C, how did we come by this information? It seems remarkably precise."

"It is not an information you can access."

Agent Zero was silent for a moment, processing the information. "Understood, C. What are your orders?"

"There is no need to do anything more. Lay low for the time being. When the necessary time comes, you are going to be contacted."

"Understood."

With that, the call was ended. However, the expression on the face of Verian wasn't good.

'We are going to lose another piece.'

The fact that there was an internal information leak meant there was a high chance that their undercover agent could be revealed.

And to leave no open endings, there was one thing that needed to be done.

Silencing.

This would most likely be the decision made by the higher-ups.

"Sigh…What a pain…."

He activated his secure communication device once more, contacting his superior.

"Verian," the cold, authoritative voice came through the device. "Do you have confirmation?"

"Yes," Verian replied, his tone grim. "Agent R has analyzed the surveillance footage. There are at least ten undercover hunters in the crowd. Their disguises are sophisticated, but their behavior patterns match those of trained operatives."

The voice on the other end remained silent for a moment, processing the information. "Understood. This confirms that our operation has been compromised. We need to take immediate action."

"What are your orders?" Verian asked, already anticipating the answer.

"All executive agents, including yourself, are to abandon the operation and leave the academy immediately," the voice commanded. "However, the lower-ranked members of our organization will continue with the planned attack. We need to cause a scene and make our presence known. The chaos will serve as a distraction and a message."

Verian nodded, accepting the directive. "Understood. I'll relay the orders to the executives. We will withdraw immediately."

"Do not rely on the information that the operation got leaked to anyone other than executives."

This was to ensure that the members would carry the operation with the faith that it would succeed.

At the end of the day, humans were humans. The moment they knew their efforts would only be futile, they would stop trying.

And faith. It was the strongest motivation.

"I will be careful about it."

"One more thing, Verian," the voice added, a hint of cold calculation seeping through. "Silence Codename R. We cannot risk any further leaks. Ensure there are no loose ends."

Verian's expression darkened, but he knew the necessity of the order. "Understood. Codename R will be silenced."

With that, the call ended, leaving Verian to carry out the directives. He took a deep breath, steeling himself for what needed to be done.