The War God's Homecoming

Chapter 484 SSS Special Operations Team

"Boss, what's going on?" Night Orchid asked.

Azure Fang and the others also looked over, their faces filled with concern.

"We're heading to the capital. We'll discuss on the way," Billy replied and then turned to Arthur Fowler and Bessie Charleston.

"Thank you for your hospitality. We'll take our leave for now, but we'll meet again someday."

"Commander Gardner, take care!" Arthur and Bessie both stood up and bowed.

"Ink Pavilion won't give up so easily. Be careful," Billy warned before heading towards the courtyard gate.

"What happened?" As they exited the courtyard, Judge asked.

"Stan Mitchell has been killed!" Billy took a deep breath and replied.

"What?!" They all exclaimed in shock.

Billy then briefly explained what lan Blade had told him on the phone.

"An assassination of a high-ranking government official in broad daylight! These people have no fear!" Judge exclaimed angrily.

"Boss, did you entrust Stan with handling Alexandra Maynard's case?" Azure Fang asked. "Could this be related to that?"

"It's possible," Billy replied thoughtfully. "But we can't rule out other possibilities either."

Stan Mitchell had been in charge of Special Patrol Squadron for some time and had dealt with many people. There were many who might have had motives, including members of the Lien clan.

"Stout and Night Orchid, come with me to the capital. Azure Fang, arrange for a helicopter to pick you up and return home. Also, keep someone watching Alexandra Maynard around the clock." Billy ordered after some consideration.

"Boss, why don't we go with you to the capital?" Frostblade suggested.

"Not for now. I'll check the situation first, and if necessary, I'll let you know." Billy replied. He waved his hand and quickly walked towards the helicopter, with Night Orchid and Stout following closely behind. Before 8 PM, the three of them arrived at the airport.

"Boss!" lan led two subordinates to greet them.

"Get in the car, we can talk there." Billy said, nodding at lan.

"Is there any new progress?" Billy asked as the car started moving.

"Not yet," lan shook his head. "I checked Mr Mitchell's call records and investigated everyone he recently talked to, but none of them were the ones he had arranged to meet."

"Hmm?" Billy furrowed his brow slightly.

"lan, did he have another phone?" Stout asked.

"This was the only number under his name," lan replied. "Of course, it's possible he used someone else's identity information to get another phone. But we couldn't find another phone, even after searching his office and villa thoroughly."

"Ian, has Stan shown any unusual behavior these past few days?" Night Orchid asked after a moment of contemplation.

"I haven't noticed anything. He

seemed perfectly normal to me. He even mentioned wanting to take me out for drinks later in the evening before he left this morning." As lan spoke, he seemed to recall something and turned to Billy "By the way, boss, have you heard of a department within Special Patrol Squadron called the 'SSS Special Operations Team'?"

"SSS Special Operations Team?" Billy blinked. "What do they do?"

It was clear that he was hearing this name for the first time.

"I don't know what this department does either," lan replied. "It's quite peculiar. The members of this department don't usually work at the headquarters, and they never attend regular meetings or gatherings. As for the publicly available organizational structure of Special Patrol Squadron there is no mention of this department."

"lan, why did you suddenly bring up this department?" Stout asked.

"The day before yesterday, I was in Mr Mitchell's office discussing some matters, and he mentioned this department. That's when I learned about its existence within Special Patrol Squadron." "What did he say at that time?" Billy continued to inquire.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

"He only told me that this department exists and is tasked with highly specialized missions, but he didn't elaborate on what those missions entail."

"lan, do you suspect that Mr Mitchell's situation is related to this department?" Night Orchid turned to ask.

"I'm just speculating in this direction.

When Mr Mitchell mentioned this department, his expression seemed somewhat grave." lan nodded slightly and continued. "After his incident, I asked some people within the headquarters, and the majority of them were not aware of this department. Many of them heard of its name for the first time. Among

them, two or three indivi mong

had

heard of this department, but their knowledge was minimal. According to them, this department reports directly to the top leadership of Special Patrol Squadron, and no one else has the authority to inquire about it. I initially wanted to speak to someone from this department, but there isn't even a contact directory, so I have no idea who to reach out

to."

"Special Patrol Squadron has such a department?" Stout and Night Orchid exchanged glances.

"Did you find any useful materials in Stan's office?" Billy continued to ask.

"No," lan shook his head. "I personally searched, but I didn't find any information in that regard."

"Boss, based on this, it's likely that Stan came into contact with some confidential information and was silenced by someone." Night Orchid offered her thoughts after a moment of reflection.

"Hmm," Billy nodded thoughtfully.

"Since this department reports only to the top leadership of Special Patrol Squadron, could we promote lan to that position, giving him the authority to inquire?" Stout suggested.

"It might not be so easy," Night

Orchid chimed in before Billy could

respond. "lan's situation is different from Bob's Bob could directly assume the position of Deputy Minister at Central Sky Office because there is Mr Hum overseeing the situation. But lan doesn't have a deep understanding of Special Patrol Squadron, and promoting him to a leadership position directly

would be challenging."

"Even Mr Mitchell's appointment to Special Patrol Squadron caused quite a stir. Several officials from various bureaus went to the imperial court to request the revocation of his appointment. It was only after strong insistence from Mr Hum and others that the matter was settled."

"Were those protesting officials from the aristocratic and powerful clans?" Stout asked.

"Of course," Night Orchid shrugged her shoulders. "They were a bunch of troublemakers."

"I believe that Mr Mitchell's death was most likely orchestrated by them." Stout stated. "So, boss, do you have a plan?"

Just then, Billy's phone rang with a call from Bob Stokes. He answered, saying, "Bob!"

Bob Stokes had already called Billy to discuss the Stan Mitchell situation.

"Boss, I just left Hum's place. Have you reached the capital city?" Bob Stokes asked.

"I've just arrived," Billy replied once more.

"Are you headed to SHADOW? I'll go there now." Bob Stokes inquired further.

"Not for now. You don't need to come right away." Billy continued after a pause. "There are three things I need you to attend to immediately."