"I-I'm Tamara Richardson, a member of Special Patrol Squadron's 'SSS Special Operations Team' and also a subordinate of Mr Cooper." The woman replied as she stood up.
"Oh?" Billy raised an eyebrow. "So, you sent that text message to Brigham Bush earlier?"
"Yes," Tamara nodded.
"Tell me everything you know, and I'll ensure your safety." Billy spoke again.
"Commander Gardner, what about them?" Tamara glanced at Night Orchid and the others, sounding hesitant.
"Don't worry, they are people I trust." Billy replied.
"First, tell me what kind of organization the 'SSS Special Operations Team' is and what its purpose is."
"The 'SSS Special Operations Team' was formed with a single purpose, to find the whereabouts of five identical dragon-shaped jade pendants." Tamara answered.
"Hmm?" Billy's pupils slightly contracted upon hearing this.
Night Orchid also displayed a look of surprise on her face. She immediately thought of the three dragon-shaped jade pendants Billy possessed.
"Could they be related to those jade pendants?" she thought.
"What kind of jade pendants are these?" Billy continued to inquire.
"They are five identical dragon-shaped jade pendants." Tamara replied again.
Billy and Night Orchid exchanged a glance. Billy now knew that there were a total of five of those jade pendants.
"What are these jade pendants for? Is it worth establishing a whole department within Special Patrol Squadron to pursue them?" Bob asked. He and Ian were not yet aware of the jade pendants Billy possessed.
"I don't know the specifics of their purpose," Tamara shook her head. "I've only been with the 'SSS Special Operations Team' for less than a month, so I'm not privy to many details. However, I can sense that these five jade pendants are definitely related to something significant."
"Was Mr Mitchell killed because of this?" Night Orchid asked.
The fact that the jade pendants were connected to something significant was beyond doubt, as even a War God Emperor had perished because of them.
"Yes," Tamara nodded and continued, "Three days ago, Mr Mitchell summoned members of our 'SSS Special Operations Team' for a meeting. During the meeting, a colleague inadvertently mentioned the jade pendants, and Mr Mitchell inquired about them. However, Mr Badman intervened and deflected the question."
"His idea was that since the confirmation of the information wasn't finalized yet, there was no rush to report it. He wanted to wait until his people confirmed it. While folks in our department were a bit puzzled, nobody dared to question Mr Badman."
"Who is Mr Badman?" Ian asked, "Is he Garfield Badman?"
"Garfield Badman?" Tamara frowned slightly and shook her head. "It shouldn't be him. Mr Badman's full name is Vere Badman, and he's the head of the 'SSS Special Operations Team.'"
"You go on," Billy nodded slightly.
"Three days ago, Mr Mitchell summoned us, the members of the 'SSS Special Operations Team,' for a meeting. During the meeting, a colleague unintentionally let slip about the jade pendant," Tamara continued.
"Mr Mitchell had never heard of the jade pendant before and immediately asked a few questions, but Mr Badman stepped in and deflected the matter."
"However, Mr Mitchell didn't give up on it. After the meeting, he privately arranged to meet with Hadwin Hutchinson, who is in charge of the 'SSS Special Operations Team' case files, but before they could meet, both of them encountered accidents."
"Most likely, it was orchestrated by Vere Badman."
"Why did you send that message to Brigham Bush? Weren't you worried about getting involved?" Bob asked after a brief pause, his expression thoughtful.
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