Chapter Ninety-One: The True Key

"The bottom line is that Chen Ming will most likely take a break. As for you, you will continue to carry out your missions. David has a very deep foundation, so it is highly probable he won't be replaced either. As for Tam, he was included for the sake of political correctness and is of little consequence. Charles is the one likely facing the most trouble; after all, you are well aware of the chaotic state of affairs in Europe. I need the files on those four, and most importantly, the file on Li Daoran," the elder sister said.

The younger sister nodded, rubbing her head in thought for a moment before saying, "Actually, it’s quite meaningless. Accessing the files of those four should be no challenge for you. It’s basically confirmed that Glutton, Hades, and Gentleman all have records in the database's archives. As for Tam, he is unfathomable. He shows no desire to perform, does nothing, and reveals no flaws. So, Tam is the person you need to focus on when you go back. I always feel he isn't as simple as he seems."

"The files from the archives are never clear enough. It’s rare to have such close-range observation; don't you have anything to add?" The elder sister frowned, clearly dissatisfied and displeased with her sister's answer.

"If seeing a person clearly were that simple, life would be easy. Sister, the human heart is the most difficult thing to fathom. While the others have traces one can follow, that Tam just acts like a fool—he doesn't speak, he doesn't initiate, and he has a low presence, yet he fits his role perfectly. He doesn't seem like a simple person at all."

"Perhaps he really is just an idiot. You, you just like to overthink things," the elder sister said dismissively. In the end, she was more concerned with her old rivals.

The younger sister gave her sister a reproachful look and said, "See? Even you think so. If Tam were truly an idiot, it wouldn't be his turn to be here. But as you said, his position is the most stable of all. Go back and check up on him for me."

"Fine," the elder sister nodded.

"Glutton is a man with grand ambitions. He doesn't care about his own life or death; he acts like a hero. If he were to replace Li Daoran, we might be able to act more freely because he would inevitably be caught up in hesitation and ultimately become a mere tool in our hands. He appears to have the strongest comprehensive ability, but he is actually of no concern. He believes Li Daoran shares his mindset; to Li Daoran, he is both a mentor and a friend—their relationship is the closest, but that is also the easiest point to attack. We don't even need to intervene; their own people will leave him covered in wounds."

"Hades is an extremely selfish person. He doesn't even have a concept of nationhood. I presume the 'God-Making Project' was his proposal. If he were to replace Li Daoran, that would be a truly terrifying prospect. He wouldn't care about the consequences of his own injuries; he might even use himself or the entire global population for experiments, because he wants to become a god. Fortunately, Li Daoran is repulsed by him, and he currently lacks the ability to achieve his goals, so he is forced to lie low. But if he were truly given an opportunity to hook into the desires within Li Daoran's heart, it would be disastrous. Moreover, his environment is much better than Glutton's; no matter what the Pigeon Country does, its power to intimidate or restrain him is minimal. Thus, he is our strongest opponent."

"Gentleman represents those 'battle-useless' people in Europe. He is skilled at maneuvering through the wind, managing interpersonal relationships, and using means within the rules to silently construct a vast network of interests. This is not yet his moment to shine, but judging from a glimpse, he is also a ruthless person. He is the underground emperor of Europe, a nobleman among many nations on the surface, with tentacles spread throughout the continent. You say he faces the most trouble, but I disagree. Among the five of us, his position is actually the least replaceable. It’s just that he hasn't bared his fangs yet. Besides Tam, he is the one who makes me the most vigilant. Honestly, his grasp of the human heart is not inferior to mine. He just trusts the dark side of human nature too much, values interests too highly, and ignores the shining points of humanity."

"As for me, I am the most insignificant one. I don't draw their attention; the only reason they guard against me is that they fear I might crawl into Li Daoran's bed," the younger sister said with a smirk, resting her head on her sister's chest and feeling the soft warmth.

The elder sister stroked her sister's hair and said, "I know your difficulties, but you know our situation—we can only play the weak. Everything hinges on Li Daoran. Who will win in the end is still hard to say."

"That's true, Sister. Next is the most important one: Li Daoran. I originally thought it would be easy to capture him, but I ended up grabbing a sea urchin—covered in prickles that I can't even pull out clean." The younger sister rubbed against her, enjoying a moment of comfort, and took a deep, sighing breath.

The elder sister pushed her away, which made her giggle; she had to step back a few paces so her sister wouldn't be too brazen.

"Prickles? I haven't seen any," the elder sister said, puzzled.

During Li Daoran's global live streams, he never appeared sharp or aggressive. He felt like an ordinary person—the kind where anyone could do what he does. It even felt like he was inferior to the others. How could he possibly be giving her brilliant sister such a hard time?

"You haven't seen the sharp thorns inside his heart. That’s not your fault; he hides them too well. He is not a simple person. Even though all the analysis results conclude that he is just an ordinary university student who shows no brilliance other than being able to endure hardship and work hard..."

"Only those who truly get close to him can feel his rate of growth is extraordinary. He is truly clever; from the first time he met me, he was on guard. His vigilance is at its maximum. Or rather, he is wary of everyone. He trusts no one, yet he can calmly accept help from everyone. The outside world thinks we are manipulating him, but that is not the case. We are actually just following his steps; the initiative has always been in his hands. All we can do is guide him."

"One reason is the mutual checks and balances between the five of us, and another is Li Daoran's own charisma. He is a person even I cannot fully fathom. When we think he has done well, he always provides us with other surprises—or shocks. The outside world's current operation is destined to fail, and Chen Ming will eventually return. This is not something anyone can change because it is Li Daoran's decision. He will leave everyone stunned." The younger sister seemed at a loss for how to describe him, saying helplessly.

"He is the most complex collection of human nature. Or rather, almost all human personality traits can be found in him. This might be why he was chosen. He can understand all the thoughts of us five and accept them; you can even feel that he truly empathizes with you, which might be a kind of ability itself. Therefore, if we talk about who among the five of us knows him best, I think it must be Li Daoran himself."

"You rate him that highly?" The elder sister was surprised, because simply from the live streams or the first-person perspective, she really didn't think Li Daoran was that outstanding. Where exactly did the disconnect lie?