Lost and Spy

Peter Lin!
Head of the Southwest Pacific Theater of the U.S. Office of Strategic Services!

Super spy!

Protector of the Allied Big Three!
A man promoted and decorated by President Roosevelt himself!
Doubting him is unbelievable in itself.

The problem is, Jonathan is not surprised at all.

There is only one reason:
Peter Lin, not white!

In Jonathan's eyes, all people of color do not have the same sense of dignity and honor as white people!

"Why him?" That's all Jonathan asked.

"Because I suspect it's him."

Victor's answer seemed like farting, but he was so serious: "In the recent period, too many weird things have happened. Moroso defected. He was once one of General MacArthur's most trusted staff. But he is a yellow man.

Where is Peter Lin?He is also one of General MacArthur's most trusted people, but he is also a yellow man.Why didn’t the OSS react at all when Moroso defected?Why hasn't Moroso been caught until now? Is there some inside story that we don't know about? "

Enough, they are all yellow people, that’s enough!
This alone is enough to doubt them.

"Something has happened in Manila and many secret contact points nearby." Victor's face became more and more serious: "Many of our agents have disappeared or died. There must be a huge conspiracy. So, even here it is unsafe."

Jonathan nodded slightly.

"Okay, at least no one is here now." After saying so many negative things, Victor looked a little more relaxed: "Have a good rest here, Jonathan."

……

"Colonel, not found."

When Varnado appeared in Meng Shaoyuan's office, he said: "Everyone who has come into contact with Amelia was shocked by the strange things that happened to her. Everything related to Amelia is considered ominous. Everything, including her clothes, was burned."

Meng Shaoyuan said "Oh".

"Colonel, did you find anything?" Varnado asked curiously: "This case interests you so much."

"An invisible man." Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said: "How many times do you have the opportunity to face this kind of thing in your life? Deputy Director Varnado, don't you want to see with your own eyes what this invisible man looks like? ?"

Varnado felt that the colonel's words did not make sense.

Since he is invisible, how can he see clearly what the other person looks like?

"The weather is nice today." Meng Shaoyuan suddenly changed the topic: "Come on, come with me for a walk."

"Okay, Colonel, where are we going?"

"I do not know either."

Meng Shaoyuan thought for a moment: "Actually, I am quite interested in Manila's culture and folk customs."

……

Jonathan hadn't slept that well in a long time.

In a white man's home he could be at ease.

When he woke up, he found Victor packing something.

"What's wrong?" Jonathan asked.

"Something might happen."

Victor's answer shocked Jonathan.

"We found some suspicious people around." Victor said without raising his head: "Just go to the window and take a look."

Jonathan hurried to the window.

I quietly opened the curtains and took a look, and I found a problem.

Four or five sneaky people were scattered in two directions.

But they glance here from time to time.

That's right, I'm here to monitor this place.

"I don't know what you did to make them never let you go." Victor stood up: "But I believe in me, and I promised that I will protect your safety."

This is a true gentleman.

This was the first thought that came to Jonathan's mind.

Victor threw a bag to Jonathan: "We will go out through the back door in a while. If we get separated in the meantime, then we will meet on the second floor of the Ministry of Transportation building tonight."

……

Meng Shaoyuan seemed to be really traveling.

The bombed-out ruins of downtown Manila are certainly not much to see.

Therefore, accompanied by Deputy Director Varnado, he left the city of Manila.

There are also many Filipinos living outside the city.

Their ancestors have lived here for generations.

However, young people have gone to Manila to find a way out.

Here, the rest are basically old people.

Meng Shaoyuan seemed to be particularly interested, and would go to chat with some old people from time to time, and he didn't need Varnado or Li Zhifeng to accompany him.

No one knew what he wanted to do.

……

Jonathan and Victor walked one behind the other, keeping a certain distance.

Soon they discovered that someone was following them.

There was a fork in the road ahead, and Victor suddenly stopped and took out a cigarette from his pocket.

As he was lighting up his cigarette, Jonathan caught up from behind.

"It's now."

Victor whispered.

Jonathan's steps didn't stop at all.

There is a fork in the road ahead.

When the two people passed by, they suddenly quickened their pace, one to the left and one to the right.

Then they ran away.

"boom"!
Jonathan clearly heard the gunfire.

At this moment, he felt the seriousness of the matter.

This group of people, with their unbelievable backing, dared to open fire in Manila!
……

Meng Shaoyuan stretched.

He patted Varnado on the shoulder: "Thank you."

Varnado was flattered: "Colonel, you are too polite. Look, it's afternoon. I wonder if I have the honor to invite you to my house for dinner."

"Oh, at your home?" Meng Shaoyuan thought for a moment: "Okay, I accept your invitation."

Varnado was overjoyed.

In his opinion, it was his greatest honor to be able to invite Colonel Charles to his home for dinner.

But, what was the colonel doing here for most of the day?

He just chatted with the elderly people, but other than that, he seemed to have done nothing.

……

The pursuers behind him broke away.

Jonathan breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, he believed Victor's words.

A powerful cabal is planning a conspiracy.

And the person who leads this cabal is also a very powerful person.

Peter Lin?
Since Victor suspects this person, he may already have some evidence in his hands.

In front is the Ministry of Transport building.

During the Battle of Manila, fierce fighting broke out here.Half the building was destroyed.

Before meeting Victor, Jonathan must ensure his own safety!

……

Meng Shaoyuan's head is as big as three!
Krista!

Yes, he actually met Krista when he came back.

That female reporter!
I'm afraid it's too late to avoid it.

Varnado, who was so stubborn and had no eyesight at all, actually extended an invitation to Krista enthusiastically.

Well, Master Meng's lustful "reputation" is not only known to his subordinates, but also to the Filipinos in Manila.

Especially Varnado, he is the deputy chief of the police. It is unreasonable to not understand this matter clearly.

Meng Shaoyuan was so angry that his teeth itched with hatred.

He didn't like reporters to begin with.

Moreover, Krista is also a female journalist with a background.

But is there any way, you can't just say not to invite her, right?
……

It seemed that Victor had already prepared for the worst.

The bag for Jonathan contained food, water, maps, toiletries, and a pistol.

Jonathan checked the pistol and felt relieved.

Any agent must be more courageous if he has a weapon in his hand.

Even if he encounters those people again, Jonathan believes that he can kill a few of them.

He hid in the corner and ate something.

Now, just wait until it gets completely dark.

……

Varnado's wife is four years older than him and looks very old.

But I have to admit that she is a virtuous and capable woman.

She prepared a table of sumptuous dishes, but after she was ready, she returned to the kitchen.

Varnado also specially prepared two bottles of wine.

What I drank was malt liquor, a specialty of the Philippines.

This wine tastes okay.

A reporter is a reporter after all. After drinking for a while, Krista said: "Mr. Deputy Director, I heard that there is a strange case in Manila, an invisible man?"

Varnado smiled bitterly.

Krista is a reporter, and reporters are everywhere. Although the invisible man case is regarded as confidential by the police department, after all, so many people have been exposed to this case. How can it be so easy to keep it secret?
"This case is quite complicated." Varnado said bravely: "There are many things involved. I am not in a position to reveal the specific circumstances right now."

"What about you, Colonel?"

As if she had expected Varnado's answer, Krista turned to Meng Shaoyuan.

"Me? What am I?" Meng Shaoyuan looked innocent: "I am a soldier, and any case is not within my scope of responsibility."

"Colonel, do you always like to hide yourself?" Unexpectedly, Krista said unceremoniously: "From the first time I met you, you always like to hide yourself. For example, in the Manila murder case, you succeeded You have the ability to solve this case, but you are not willing to do it.

Colonel, can you honestly tell me your opinion on the invisible man case, or do you believe that there are invisible men in this world? "

"I don't know, I really don't know." Meng Shaoyuan sighed and said: "There are too many things in this world that are difficult to explain. I can't know everything. Why can't invisible people exist?
That female student, Amelia, not only her, but also many police officers, including Deputy Chief Varnado, witnessed her being bitten by an unknown, invisible creature and leaving scars all over her body. The evidence is conclusive. I can’t think of it. No reason to believe. "

"is it?"

Krista still seemed a little confused.

After she learned about the case, she tried every means to investigate. She even met the female student Amelia, and used money to bribe the police who witnessed the incident, and asked in detail about the entire incident.

It's so weird, so incredible.

It is difficult for normal people to view this incident.

However, based on Krista's understanding of Colonel Charles, it doesn't seem that simple.

At the beginning, during the Manila murder incident, Colonel Charles had the same expression.

What is he hiding?
Krista wanted to capture something from Colonel Charles's expression, but she was obviously disappointed. Colonel Charles looked so frank and honest.

Even his eyes were full of sincerity.

……

it's dark.

Before dark, Jonathan had entered the Department of Transportation building.

He had to evade the American patrol.

God knows whether those behind the scenes will extend their hands to the patrol team.

Moreover, he must also be prepared.

What if Victor falls into the hands of those people, what if he can't bear it and reveals this?
Jonathan carefully inspected the place and determined the hiding place and his own escape route in case of emergency.

After everything was arranged, he felt a little relieved.

Now, just wait for Victor to show up.

This is the only person Jonathan trusts in Manila.

……

"Why must we pursue the truth?"

Faced with Krista's probing questions, Master Meng really had a headache: "What is the truth? Is it really a good thing to pursue the truth? There are so many unsolved truths in the world. Just relying on human beings, I am afraid that for several generations It may not be able to be solved. In this case, why can't we choose to give up?"

Krista was actually speechless for a moment.

This is Varnado's home, but now, he seems to be a guest.

Both of them are Americans, one is the emperor of Manila, and the other is a reporter with a profound background. Varnado doesn't know which side to stand on.

……

There were light footsteps.

Jonathan drew his pistol and held his breath.

On the second floor.

"Jonathan."

Victor's voice came over.

Jonathan made no move.

Once upon a time, something like this happened.

It was in France. An agent in charge of contact came out of hiding when he heard the voice of the person he was contacting.

But he didn't expect that he would be greeted by several Gestapo.

"Jonathan."

Victor's voice sounded again.

Jonathan listened carefully for the sound of footsteps.

When he was sure there was only one person, he breathed out: "Hey, I'm here."

"Thank God you're okay."

Seeing Jonathan, Victor was relieved: "I was almost caught up by that group of people, but fortunately, I got rid of them."

"The situation is very critical." Jonathan was not relaxed at all: "They are looking for us everywhere in Manila. Is there any hiding place for us in Manila?"

"The only way now is to see General MacArthur as soon as possible."

Victor's proposal was exactly what Jonathan had thought of, but how easy would it be to meet General MacArthur?
"Listen, Jonathan." Victor's voice became serious: "I have something that I have to tell you now. One of the two of us must be kept safe, so I need to tell all the secrets I know. Tell you!"

(End of this chapter)