Getting A System In A Modern World

Chapter 192: Breaking Ties

Yusmaorobis looked at the man seated in front of him. He knew that he would be having some troubles in the near future due to Luna rescuing his daughter from the clutches of the organization, but what he didn't expect was a visit from the U.S. Secretary of State, Jonathan Mosh.

"Jonathan, I'm very surprised to see you here. I wonder what is so important that you had to visit personally?" Yusmaorobis asked, maintaining the fake smile on his face.

"Old friend, I'm glad that you understand this. I must also tell you that I won't leave your country if I don't have the two of them with me, or you are to expect a lot of difficult days ahead." Jonathan smiled as he rhythmically tapped the table.

Yusmaorobis gave a sly smile when he heard Jonathan's words. He knew that Jonathan was also aware that there was no way he would be leaving the country with Silas and Luna, as it was completely impossible.

Also, Yusmaorobis had never actually agreed to the fact that he was working with Silas and Luna. Everything the organization was doing was based on the assumption that he was.

"Jonathan, these two people you're looking for, can I have a picture of them?" Yusmaorobis asked with a sly smile.

He had already received an order from Silas to ask for a photo when the organization sent someone visiting. He was told that he would be surprised by the response he would get.

As expected, he saw Jonathan's face change when he asked the question.

"Yusmaorobis, don't play with me. Get the two kids out here right now," Jonathan said with a voice filled with seething, venomous rage.

Yusmaorobis smiled when he noticed the sudden change in the form of address Jonathan used for him. It went from "old friend" to his name.

He grinned when he noticed this. He didn't know the actual reason for the sudden change, but he was happy as long as it allowed things to play in his favor.

"Old friend, Jonathan, you have been asking me to bring the kids out, but I really don't understand what you mean. You do know that I only have one child, my daughter, who has been in the hands of the organization for many years now, and I haven't seen her. Are you talking about her or someone else?" Yusmaorobis asked carefully, making sure to put on a face filled with worry.

Jonathan felt that things were starting to go in an unexpected direction. What did Yusmaorobis mean by his question? Was he trying to play dumb or what?

He looked at Yusmaorobis while curiously studying the expression on his face.

"Yusmaorobis, you do know this is dumb, right? The two of us know that a lady barged into the facility and took your daughter away, and the two of us very well know that it was on your order or request that this was done.

We already have information that your daughter is recuperating in one of the hospitals in the city, and I already have a team moving toward it. I'm sure you understand what this means," Jonathan asked as he relaxed in his seat and looked at Yusmaorobis intently, waiting to see his reaction, but he was soon disappointed as he saw nothing.

The smile that had been on Yusmaorobis' face since the beginning of the meeting was still there, and it didn't fade even when he was threatened with his daughter.

"Jonathan, you're very hilarious. I'm sure the organization is shaking on its throne right now. They didn't expect that someone would actually break into such a facility that has a state-of-the-art security system installed.

What? You think I would buckle to my knees and start shaking in fear when you mentioned my daughter? Or do you think I would lose my disposition and lash out in rage when you mentioned her? Then, I'm sorry to disappoint you." Yusmaorobis said and gave the most shit-eating grin he could muster.

"Jonathan, I'm actually curious to know if you actually intend to kidnap someone in my country and under my very watch, or are you just threatening me with it? I really hope it's the latter. Though my country isn't doing well economically and is going through a lot of crises internally, we still have more than enough military power to defend ourselves."

Yusmaorobis relaxed back in his seat after he said what needed to be said. He waited patiently to see Jonathan's reaction.

"Sigh... It seems like we will have to do this the hard way, but I will give you one more chance, and I won't make things difficult for you this time.

Yusmaorobis, give me the identity of the lady that took your daughter from the facility and everything you have on her."

Yusmaorobis burst into laughter when he heard Jonathan's words.

"The delulu is too strong with you. I never knew you were so dumb. Do you really think I would give in to what you asked for? And please don't try to threaten me with the organization, as it would have no effect. I'm way past that now, and I also have something I would like to give," Yusmaorobis said and brought a black envelope from the drawer.

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He tore open the envelope and took out its content, a black card that had a golden hand drawn on it. He held the card with his two hands and broke it in two, then threw the broken parts to Jonathan.

"There, I'm no longer a member of the organization, and I have nothing to do with you anymore. Now, can you please leave my office? I still have other things that need my urgent attention," Yusmaorobis said as he forced Jonathan up from his seat and out of his office.

He would have done his best to maintain diplomacy between the two of them, but after he was threatened with his daughter, he decided that there was no need to waste his time on such meaningless things.

He knew that only the strong held the advantage in any situation, and due to the situation of his country, Yusmaorobis knew that he had no right to negotiate with Jonathan. But that's on the basis that he hasn't met Silas and Luna, who can do the impossible.

He also knew that he had nothing to worry about, as Silas had given his word. There's no way he's going to let the country fall when he has already made it his base.

If it had been a normal person who made such a promise to Yusmaorobis, he would have laughed at them, but it's Silas, someone who has continued to do the impossible.

He had seen the construction machines that Silas built, and he was nothing short of shocked. A machine that can create almost anything out of thin air is something that Yusmaorobis knew would cause World War III if it was discovered.

Jonathan was even more surprised by the whole situation. He understood what it meant for Yusmaorobis to break the membership card of the organization and its actual significance.

'Is he really that confident? What is giving him the confidence?' he thought to himself as he stood up from his seat.

"Yusmaorobis, I hope you understand the consequences of the rash decisions you're taking, and I really hope you're prepared for what's to come next," Jonathan said as he left the office.