Darkstone Code-Chapter 729 - 0727 Why

Allowing Lynch to reveal some information at the time of the conferment was carefully considered.

If Gafura’s domestic spies spread this news, the credibility wouldn’t be high; inexplicable parameters appearing would make people feel something’s not right.

If Gafura’s spies in the Federation obtain this intelligence, it would also seem abrupt.

The logic is simple; they might steal information on a particular piece of equipment and send it back before being discovered, but it’s impossible to steal a pile of confidential documents from the same place and safely send them back at once.

As for the Federation Government itself announcing it, it would look foolish; occasionally revealing some project names and the parameters of a few strategic pieces of equipment can be seen as military deterrence against potential hostile countries.

Letting them know that we have these highly advanced strategic weapons and when you’re not on the same level as us, you must prepare to be humble.

But to disclose detailed parameters of each piece of equipment in so many projects all at once... Are we afraid those countries won’t suspect?

So we must find a way to let a reliable person hint at it, attract attention within Gafura, and give their spies some opportunities.

While capturing some spies, let them coincidentally obtain two or three documents to go back and prove the authenticity of the data Lynch spread; most likely, they’ll fall for it.

This "reliable person" cannot be a government official or a military leader but must have enough status to access these documents and data; Lynch is a perfect choice.

Most importantly, he’s about to become a Gafura noble, and Gafura’s upper echelon will naturally relax vigilance toward him, even if marginally, but that’s enough.

Lynch nodded, picked up the coffee, took a couple of sips, and critiqued, "The coffee at the President’s Mansion is still as awful!"

He placed the remaining coffee back on the table, reluctant to touch it again.

Mr. Truman laughed heartily, "We care about every cent of taxpayers’ money; those funds are for developing and building our country, not for us to have better coffee."

He drank the coffee clean, then sighed, "Indeed not good, but what can we do."

The President’s Mansion often appears in various media, some of which are official releases, while others are just journalists making trouble.

There used to be enough milk and sugar cubes next to the coffee machine at the President’s Mansion, and people turned coffee into sweet milk with coffee, which got reported in the newspapers for this little thing.

They even debated whether the coffee bean procurement at the President’s Mansion exceeded the maximum standard for a government agency purchase, leading to the resignation of the chief officer of the President’s Mansion logistics office.

Since then, the President’s Mansion only has instant coffee packs, with each cup allowing just one sugar cube, no extras.

All high-end coffee machines have been turned into hot water dispensers, and the public is satisfied, bringing a victory in public opinion.

This also made the difficulty in drinking coffee at the President’s Mansion second only to the difficulty of drinking coffee at various police stations.

Some staff, who couldn’t stand it, either brought coffee powder from home or ordered coffee nearby.

He put down the coffee cup, walked to the table, pulled out a drawer, and handed Lynch a piece of white paper.

It had two names and two phone numbers, obvious as fake names.

The reason these names seemed fake was because they were too common, lacking any distinctive features.

"The first number is the phone number of the Federation’s military envoy at the Gafura Embassy, while the latter can help you quickly leave Gafura."

"We won’t dispatch any official personnel, including agents and such, along with you. You’re free to bring your own people."

He paused briefly, "If things aren’t right, return as soon as possible."

"Not right?"

Lynch smiled and shook his head, took out a lighter and ignited the paper in his hand, watching it burn into ashes.

He had memorized the two simple phone numbers; once he held a job where he needed to memorize someone’s identity card number and a bank card number in a very short time.

In less than a minute, which for many is quite difficult, but for him, it’s simple.

Any number, as long as it exceeds three digits, certainly has a convenient way to remember it; once mastering this method, remembering some numbers is like playing games.

"Nothing will go wrong; I’m sure of it..."

After leaving Truman’s office, Lynch didn’t leave immediately but took time to chat briefly with the busy Catherine before departing.

Though it seemed like nothing had taken place, Catherine could clearly feel that everyone treated her better than before.

Partly because of Lynch, the richest young man in the Federation isn’t just wealthy; he enjoys making friends, and he’s about to receive a noble title.

Wealth, social status, possessing these means possessing everything in the Federation.

Apart from this, Mr. Truman also plays a role. Everyone knows he is the President’s most trusted assistant, and if you’re not out of your mind, you’d best not offend him.

Tension, busyness, is also the beginning of a new life. Catherine faintly sees a future gleaming with golden light.

Meanwhile, in Gafura, there is someone else watching Lynch’s movements.

"Ennobled... huh?"

Richard is somewhat lost in thought.

The newspaper prints a photo of Lynch and Jenia on a tour by car in the Federation, both with bright smiles. The photographer captured that moment perfectly, allowing the joy from their hearts to be felt through the picture.

The article simply discusses the achievements of the cultural exchange delegation up to this point, and touches on the rumors about Jenia and Lynch. At the end of the report, it mentions that Lynch will return to Gafura with the delegation to attend the ennoblement ceremony in October.

He will become the first non-national imperial noble in Gafura’s history, a baron.

The whole society is focusing on this point, and there’s barely any discussion on whether Lynch is qualified for the ennoblement. The authority of the Emperor of the Empire is unquestionable and unshakeable. This is the Emperor’s decision, blindly accepted by society.

What they are discussing is whether Lynch will eventually marry Jenia and become a Duke of the Empire.

The topic is of great interest to people. Lynch, as the only outstanding young man in the Federation’s brief history, is practically qualified to become Jenia’s other half—he is about to become a noble.

Once he marries Jenia, his title will be elevated from baron to duke to align with the Princess’s marriage.

Princess Jenia is the Emperor’s sister, so she is certain to marry a duke. If it were his daughter, she would mostly marry a marquis.

Because of a single woman, he would instantly join the ranks of the Empire’s top nobles. How could people not talk about it? It seemed predetermined in people’s eyes, Lynch would inevitably marry Jenia.

From an ordinary person’s perspective, this truly is the case. Marrying this woman grants you power, wealth, status, reputation, influence—all at once, something countless young people in Gafura yearn for.

Envy, praise, and flattery flood Gafura during this period as people talk about these topics.

Even Richard cannot ignore this man much younger than himself.

Some memories from the past rise to his mind like fragments, giving him a brief dizziness, but then he suddenly... bursts into anger.

Using the word "rage" is actually incorrect, because his expression is very solemn, yet his actions are very violent.

He sweeps off all the priceless antique lamps and other items from the desk onto the floor, then pulls out a decorative single-handed sword hanging on the wall, and fiercely chops the desk worth thousands of Fla.

The noise in the office alarms those outside. As his secretary pushes the door open, she was so frightened that she took two steps back, covering her mouth, and said "Oh Lord," with fear in her eyes.

More and more people are gathering here, many of whom are his subordinates brought from the Federation. They spontaneously stop others from watching, standing at the door blocking others’ views.

Panting from the exertion of chopping, Richard forcefully thrusts the sword tip into the newspaper. With explosive force, the sword tip pierces through the paper, into the carpet, and even into the floor.

He gasps for air, walks to the side of the chair, sits down, clasps his head with his hands, leans forward, and looks at the ground.

It seems like he’s a little better now. His oldest subordinate then carefully approaches, "What happened?" he half-squats beside Richard, pressing on his shoulder.

On one hand, trying to comfort Richard, on the other hand, ready to prevent him from suddenly erupting.

"Lynch, he’s coming again, and he’s being ennobled!", he suddenly lifts his head to look at his subordinate, his face full of resentment.

The people at the door, the people in the room, all fall into silence.

Undeniably, Lynch is the first boss who led these people towards "success." His second-hand commodity auctions gave these people the chance to realize their dreams.

That time was the most unforgettable for them. They and Richard started from a small venue and went on to the largest venue in York State’s capital. Each auction transaction ranked first in the state.

Everyone enjoyed things they had never experienced before. The money they easily acquired led them to lose themselves in the fleeting and illusory pleasure money brings.

Starting from Richard, these people became dissatisfied.

Every month, they made so much money for Lynch, but they received so little themselves. Sometimes Lynch would take sixty to seventy percent of the profits, leaving them with only a remaining twenty to thirty percent.

Richard feels somewhat unbalanced, doing the dirtiest and most tiring work while Lynch, not bothering at all, takes away most of the profits.

Why?