Spy-x-War Showdown-Chapter 40 - 39 Waiting for a Rabbit by Guarding a Stump

40: Chapter 39 Waiting for a Rabbit by Guarding a Stump

40 -39 Waiting for a Rabbit by Guarding a Stump

Essentially, it was a simple plan that one could call “waiting for the hare at the stump.”

The whole thing was actually pretty straightforward: Yang Yi and Kate were to put on a true and false show all the way, luring out the people from Destroyer, while the Dark Night Knight would have their people set up in advance at the train station, Southampton clinic, and the last place Yang Yi and Kate would end up staying.

Simply put, Yang Yi was to walk into one trap after another, waiting for Destroyer’s killers to fall into them.

Now, as expected, someone couldn’t hold back and made their move, so they fell right outside a clinic that looked quite normal.

Yang Yi thought it would be the Dark Night Knight’s people lying in ambush inside, but it turned out they weren’t there at all, this was the only detail that didn’t match up with Yang Yi’s expectations.

However, it was easy to understand.

The main members of the Dark Night Knight were all Chinese, but not every member was Chinese, and besides, the Dark Night Knight must have some partners and friends and the like.

The doctor made a gesture of invitation, and Yang Yi, pushing Kate, followed Danny out of the operating room.

Upon reaching the reception area of the clinic, Danny stretched and let out a breath, then turned to Yang Yi and said, “I heard you just dodged a fatal strike like you had eyes in the back of your head, how did you do it?”

The doctor had already asked the same question.

Yang Yi felt the question didn’t seem to merit everyone’s astonishment, but he still honestly answered Danny’s question.

“I’ve seen that guy before, so I was on the alert.

When I passed by him, I suddenly rushed forward.”

“You’ve seen him?

What happened?”

Yang Yi scratched his head, his face filled with relief as he said, “At the train station in London, when I was buying my ticket, I saw him.

He was queuing up behind me.

At that time, I was very cautious of everyone around me, so I looked at him a couple more times, but then he was wearing a shirt, jeans, and a pair of sneakers.”

“Hmm, and then?”

“Just now when we brushed past each other, I saw him again.

I thought, the guy I just saw at the London train station, it can’t be such a coincidence to encounter him again in Southampton, and he had changed his clothes, even his hair color had changed, and his features were slightly different.

I can’t describe it, but tiny changes combined with the change of clothes—if you don’t pay attention, you can’t recognize it’s the same person.”

“Right, a killer wouldn’t be stupid enough to appear before you twice looking the same, so what I don’t understand is how you recognized him.”

“It was his shirt.

At the train station, he was wearing the same shirt.

There was a small coffee or sauce stain on the collar of his shirt, and I saw that stain again just now.

So, since a person could suddenly run from London to Southampton and both times be right by my side, of course, I had enough reason to suspect he would make a move on me.”

This time, Danny seemed truly amazed as he looked Yang Yi up and down and said, “I never imagined you’d have this kind of skill.”

“Maybe, I’m just the legendary genius,” Yang Yi boasted confidently.

Then, looking at Danny with a smile, he said, “What do you think?

Suddenly feel I have potential, want to teach me something?

Captain, an opportunity like this doesn’t come often.

You should know geniuses are rare, after this village you won’t find this shop.”

Danny laughed heartily, then with a look of ‘you’re still too young’ he said to Yang Yi, “Genius?

I’ve seen plenty of geniuses.

Go to Oxford and Cambridge universities, there you’ll find countless geniuses, each with their own special skill.

In fact, go to any famous academic institution in the world and you’ll discover a whole bunch of geniuses.

Now tell me, how many of these geniuses have become outstanding spies or special agents?”

Danny was right, the world was full of geniuses, with all sorts of talents.

A genius might be rare among ordinary people, but in those famous universities, these kinds of geniuses really were a dime a dozen.

But Yang Yi was still not convinced, his face filled with defiance as he said, “That’s because they didn’t want to become spies, but I really do want to become a spy.”

Danny shook his head, smiling and said, “If you weren’t so smart, maybe your achievements would be even greater, but if you really are a genius, really very smart, then I am actually not optimistic about you.”

“Why?”

“Firstly, smart people are lazy; don’t tell me about exceptions.

Usually, smart people are very lazy.

If you let a genius do something he’s interested in, maybe he can stick with it, but a spy, do you know how hard it is to become a spy, especially the kind you imagine who’s really combat-capable?

Trust me, most smart people can’t stick with it, can’t endure it.

So, what’s more important than intelligence to become a standout spy is willpower, persistence, the ability to endure what others cannot.

Can you do it?”

Without any hesitation, Yang Yi declared, “I can, I’m definitely up for it!”

Danny smiled and then waved his hand, “Okay, now don’t answer me so confidently.

Wait until you actually start training; you’ll understand.”

Many things were still unclear to Yang Yi, and right now, he particularly wanted the answers.

“Captain, how did you protect us?

Were you following us the whole time, because I couldn’t spot anyone, how did you do it?”

Danny laughed, then patted Yang Yi on the shoulder and said, “That’s because I didn’t actually send anyone to follow you guys.”

Yang Yi was taken aback, then he asked in a trembling voice, “What?

No protection?”

Danny shrugged, “Killers won’t confront you directly; they’ll strike a fatal blow when you’re not paying attention.

In most cases, it’s like that, so there’s actually no need to send someone to follow you all the way, and it’s very easy to blow their cover.

Since that’s the case, it’s better to let the two of you just go on by yourselves.”

Yang Yi was both shocked and scared, couldn’t help saying, “I thought there was always someone secretly following us…

Dammit, you bastard!”

Danny looked innocent as he responded, “The killer would definitely worry this is our trap, so they certainly wouldn’t strike right after you left the restaurant.

What are you worried about?

The train station is crowded; they won’t strike there either.

On the train, in such an enclosed space, they still wouldn’t act.

Once they think there really isn’t a problem and there’s a suitable opportunity to strike, all those places are traps we’ve arranged in advance.

Since that’s the case, what are you afraid of?”

Yang Yi retorted angrily, “Bullshit, what if there’s an accident?

What if a killer thinks the train station is a suitable place to strike?

We’d be dead, wouldn’t we?”

Danny smiled, patted Yang Yi on the shoulder, and said, “Being bait, you need to be prepared to be bait, don’t you understand?

I never forced you to be bait; this was your own choice.

So, there’s nothing more to say.”