Chapter 11: Unraveling The Conspiracy

Camellia's heart raced as she stared at the computer screen, the words seeming to jump out at her.

"What is it, Camellia?" Leo asked, leaning in to get a closer look.

"There's a mention of Yohan's name in connection with a North Korean intelligence agency," Camellia said, her voice trembling. "It's buried deep in an obscure online forum, but it seems to suggest that he may have been involved with them in the past."

Leo's eyes widened, and he quickly scanned the information on the screen. "This is... this is huge, Camellia. If it's true, it could mean that Yohan is still being targeted by the North Korean regime."

Camellia nodded, her mind racing. "We have to tell Agent Kang about this. He needs to know what we've found."

Leo hesitated, his brow furrowed. "But Camellia, we promised we wouldn't interfere. If we bring this to the NIS, they might see it as us going behind their backs."

"I know, Leo, but we can't just sit on this information," Camellia said, her voice laced with urgency. "Yohan could be in real danger. We have to do something, even if it means risking the NIS's trust."

Leo sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Alright, let's do it. But we have to be careful, and we can't let Yohan know what we've discovered. The last thing we want is to put him in more jeopardy."

Camellia nodded, her expression resolute. "Agreed. Let's go to the NIS office first thing in the morning and speak with Agent Kang."

The next morning, Camellia and Leo arrived at the NIS office, their hearts pounding with a mixture of apprehension and determination. They were ushered into Agent Kang's office, where the seasoned agent greeted them with a wary expression.

"I wasn't expecting to see you two again so soon," he said, his brow furrowed. "What's going on?"

Camellia and Leo exchanged a glance, and Camellia took a deep breath before speaking.

"Agent Kang, we've... we've found something that we think you should know about," she said, her voice trembling slightly.

Agent Kang's eyes narrowed, and he leaned forward in his chair. "Go on."

Camellia quickly explained what they had discovered, her words tumbling out in a rush. "We were looking into Yohan's background, and we found a mention of his name in connection with a North Korean intelligence agency. It was buried in an obscure online forum, but it seems to suggest that he may have been involved with them in the past."

Agent Kang's expression darkened, and he let out a heavy sigh. "I was afraid of this."

Camellia and Leo exchanged a worried glance. "What do you mean?" Leo asked, his voice tense.

Agent Kang leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on the two friends. "The truth is, we've been aware of Yohan's past involvement with the North Korean regime for some time now. That's why we've been keeping such a close eye on him."

Camellia felt her heart sink. "So you knew all along? Why didn't you tell us?"

Agent Kang's expression was grave. "We had to be sure we had all the facts before we shared anything with you. Yohan's situation is delicate, and we couldn't risk compromising the investigation."

Leo shook his head, his brow furrowed. "But if you knew about this, why haven't you done more to protect him? If he's still being targeted by the North Koreans, he could be in serious danger."

Agent Kang held up a hand, his expression stern. "We are doing everything in our power to keep Yohan safe. But the situation is complex, and we have to be careful not to tip our hand to the North Korean agents who are still tracking him."