The tension in the room was palpable as the NIS agent's words hung in the air. Yohan, Camellia, and Leo exchanged a charged look, each of them grappling with the gravity of the situation.
"So, what you're telling us is that you have no real plan to stop these assassins?" Yohan's voice was laced with frustration.
The agent's expression hardened. "I didn't say that. We have a number of strategies in place, but I can't disclose the details for security reasons."
Camellia stepped forward, her eyes narrowed. "That's not good enough. If there's a real threat to Yohan's life, we need to know what you're doing to protect him."
The agent let out a heavy sigh. "Look, I understand your concerns, but you have to trust that we're doing everything in our power to keep Yohan safe. These assassins are highly trained and incredibly elusive, and we can't afford to make any missteps."
Leo crossed his arms over his chest, his gaze unwavering. "That's not good enough. If you want us to trust you, then you need to be more transparent about what's going on."
The agent's jaw tightened, and for a moment, it looked like he was going to lash out. But then, his expression softened, and he let out a resigned sigh.
"Alright, fine. I'll tell you what I can, but you have to promise that you won't breathe a word of this to anyone else."
Yohan, Camellia, and Leo exchanged a look, and then they all nodded in agreement.
The agent leaned in, his voice lowered. "We've been tracking the Black Lotus for years, but they've always managed to stay one step ahead of us. They're a highly sophisticated and well-funded organization, with operatives embedded in governments and corporations around the world."
Camellia's brow furrowed. "So what does this have to do with the assassination plot against Yohan?"
The agent's expression darkened. "We believe that the Black Lotus is behind the plot. They've been targeting high-profile individuals for years, and Yohan seems to have caught their attention."
Yohan's grip on the folder tightened. "But why me? What do they want?"
The agent's gaze shifted nervously. "That's... that's where things get a bit more complicated. We believe that the Black Lotus is trying to destabilize the political landscape in Korea, and they see Yohan as a potential threat to their plans."
Leo's eyes narrowed. "What kind of plans are we talking about?"
The agent hesitated, his expression troubled. "We're not entirely sure, but we've uncovered evidence that the Black Lotus is involved in a number of shady dealings, including arms trafficking, money laundering, and even political manipulation."
Camellia's eyes widened. "You're saying that they're trying to influence the political landscape in Korea?"
The agent nodded grimly. "That's our working theory, yes. And they seem to see Yohan as a potential obstacle to their plans."
Yohan's brow furrowed. "But what do they want to achieve? What's their endgame?"
The agent shook his head. "That's the million-dollar question, isn't it? We've been trying to piece together the bigger picture, but the Black Lotus is incredibly good at covering their tracks."
Leo's expression hardened. "So what are you doing to stop them?"
The agent's gaze shifted nervously. "We've been working around the clock to try and neutralize the threat, but it's been an uphill battle. These people are highly skilled and incredibly elusive."
Camellia's eyes narrowed. "That's not good enough. If there's a real threat to Yohan's life, then we need to know what you're doing to protect him."
The agent's jaw tightened, and for a moment, it looked like he was going to lash out. But then, his expression softened, and he let out a heavy sigh.
"Alright, fine. I'll tell you what we're doing, but you have to promise that you won't breathe a word of this to anyone else."
Yohan, Camellia, and Leo exchanged a look, and then they all nodded in agreement.
The agent leaned
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