Leitao peered through the car window, his gaze sharp as he surveyed the manor, mentally calculating his next move. Inside the manor’s reception hall, a dozen people sat around a large table cluttered with wine bottles and cards, apparently enjoying a relaxed gathering. Suddenly, the door was shoved open. A middle-aged man stormed in, furious, and barked in Japanese: "Have I given you too much freedom? We are about to execute the mission! In this state, are you even capable of completing it?" The group was startled by the sudden reprimand, looking at one another in confusion as they scrambled to their feet, their faces etched with panic and unease.
Just then, Uesugi Kazuya and Kimura Haruki entered the hall, dressed in sharp British-style suits, their expressions composed. Upon seeing them, the men hurriedly straightened their clothes, attempting to mask their previous disarray. The middle-aged man, noticing the pair, snapped to attention and saluted. "Colonel Uesugi, when will we begin executing the 'Zero Plan'?" he asked tentatively, referring to the operation to attack the Guo'an Army's secret military headquarters in Chongqing with special artillery shells.
Uesugi Kazuya offered a faint, chilling smile. He did not answer immediately, but instead walked leisurely to the table. He picked up a bottle of wine, shook it gently, and listened to the liquid sloshing inside, his eyes betraying a sense of nonchalance. Kimura Haruki stood by, arms crossed, a trace of mockery on his…
Chapter 372