Zhang Tao’s face was full of helplessness. He had always believed he was a man of the Dragon Country, but upon learning he was actually from Atlantis, and that his father had infiltrated as a spy, he was deeply shaken.
"Do you know? My father always appeared to be a very honest worker. There was no trace of a special agent in him. But he was actually an agent from Atlantis. How am I supposed to believe everything I have experienced with this knowledge?"
By the time he said this, Zhang Tao was already bordering on hysteria. Song Xiangdong coldly observed everything before him. He could understand Zhang Tao’s words, but that didn’t change the reality.
"So, what is your decision now?"
Song Xiangdong looked at Zhang Tao, his face unusually serious.
Hearing Song Xiangdong’s words, Zhang Tao showed a trace of bewilderment. He hadn’t expected Song Xiangdong to ask him such a question, nor had he thought that he even had a choice right now.
"Do I really still have a choice now?"
Zhang Tao’s voice trembled as he spoke.
Zhang Tao knew better than anyone what kind of person Song Xiangdong was. Despite the brotherly care shown by Song Xiangdong’s men in ordinary times, Song Xiangdong would not show mercy to anyone who infringed on the nation’s interests.
Zhang Tao’s actions could already be considered as infringing on the interests of the Dragon Country, yet Song Xiangdong gave him a choice. Thinking about this, Zhang Tao’s face showed an expression of disbelief.
"If you truly choose Atlantis, then I will say nothing and turn to leave. But if you choose the Dragon Country, I will allow you to sacrifice yourself as a martyr."
Hearing Song Xiangdong’s words, Zhang Tao’s face showed gratitude. He knew that even at this stage, Song Xiangdong still cared about his old brothers.
In fact, the reason Song Xiangdong did this was also because of Lin Beichen’s request. Although he hadn’t had much contact with Zhang Tao, Lin Beichen could tell that Zhang Tao was not inherently a bad person.
According to Lin Beichen, there must be very significant and difficult unspeakable reasons for Zhang Tao to do such things. Under Song Xiangdong’s questioning, Zhang Tao finally revealed everything.
It turned out that Zhang Tao was from Atlantis, a fact his father told him. His father also told Zhang Tao that his mother wasn’t dead but was being held in Atlantis.
There was only one way to keep his mother alive, and that was for Zhang Tao to work for Atlantis. So, to save his mother, Zhang Tao had no choice but to act as he did.
Hearing Zhang Tao’s words, Song Xiangdong’s eyes twitched slightly. He could understand Zhang Tao’s actions, but he couldn’t pity him.
"So, what choice do you make?"
For a moment, Song Xiangdong did not know what to say and could only repeat his earlier question.
"Of course, I choose to sacrifice for the nation!"
Zhang Tao’s face showed an extremely determined expression.
In fact, deep down, Zhang Tao didn’t want to do anything that would betray the Dragon Country. If it hadn’t been for his mother, who would willingly become a traitor?
But even for his mother’s sake, when Zhang Tao saw so many brothers die in enemy traps because of the information he provided, his heart felt like it was being slashed with a knife.
"I’ve already done enough. Now, it’s time to atone for those who died."
Zhang Tao knelt on the ground, crying bitterly.
Song Xiangdong sighed and finally said nothing as he turned and left the room. Just as he closed the door and turned around, he saw Lin Beichen standing not too far away with the four he had named.
"How did it go? What’s on that kid’s mind?"
The speaker was Gale, known for his fiery temper among the four. In his view, traitors should be dealt with simply and directly, regardless of their reasons.
"Of course, he will choose to be loyal to the nation. There’s no doubt about that."
Song Xiangdong glared at Gale. Upon hearing Song Xiangdong’s response, Gale’s previously intense expression softened somewhat.
"What do you plan to do next?"
Song Xiangdong looked at Lin Beichen. After all, the enemies were genetically modified humans, not adversaries the security bureau could easily handle.
"What else can we do? Since they don’t know what’s good for them, we’ll just wipe them out."
Lin Beichen smiled and nodded, speaking in a casual tone as if he were not about to eliminate people, but a group of pigs and dogs.
In Lin Beichen’s view, non-nationals inevitably had different ambitions. Against those who overtly or covertly opposed his homeland, Lin Beichen felt no need for mercy.
"Then I’ll leave it to you."
When he spoke, Song Xiangdong’s tone became unspeakably cold, as if the voice came from the depths of the Nine Netherworld.
Lin Beichen nodded without saying much and turned to walk outside with his four men in tow. As they walked toward the basement, Lin Beichen noticed the four around him watching him out of the corner of their eyes.
Thinking about it, Lin Beichen suddenly stopped, looked at the four people beside him, and smiled while shaking his head.