From Abyssal Invasion to Bursting Stars with a Single Sword

Derek Wolf instantly revealed an angry expression and pointed at Lu Heng, questioning, "I suspect he also wants to desert. He doesn't truly want to pursue 027."

Lu Heng showed an expression of not bothering to argue and turned to ask, "Is there anything else that's actually important? I don't have time to argue about this. Anyone can see that 027 is playing him, only he can't see it."

In the Abyss Battlefield, according to what Derek Wolf said, 027 appeared four times, and he chased him four times.

The first two times, Lu Heng still wanted to catch 027 to clarify the whole story.

But after those, he completely lost interest; this chimpanzee was obviously being toyed with.

013 Black Crow pondered for a moment, then said in a serious tone, "You must capture 027, this mission is very serious."

From his tone, Lu Heng sensed that things seemed not so simple and pressed, "You're keeping something from me, if you don't tell me everything, don't send me on missions."

013 Black Crow pondered for a moment, then answered, "027 has stolen a Holy Artifact from the organization. Your mission is to capture 027, and you must take him alive."

Lu Heng frowned and asked, "Do you want to capture 027, or do you want to retrieve the Holy Artifact he has stolen?"

"Both."

"And if it comes to choosing one over the other when necessary?"

"The Holy Artifact," 013 Black Crow gave the answer.

"So, you mean if we retrieve the Holy Artifact, it's also acceptable if 027 is dead," Lu Heng interpreted.

"Yes," 013 Black Crow actually meant to say that it would be best if he were alive, but indeed, if the Holy Artifact could be retrieved, it would be acceptable even if he were dead.

Even if 027 couldn't be caught, as long as they could get back the Holy Artifact, it would be acceptable.

"What is the Holy Artifact?" Lu Heng continued to inquire.

This time, 013 Black Crow was silent for a good while, finally refusing to answer, "You just need to retrieve it, you don't need to know what it is."

Assigned to pursue a mission, yet not informed of what Holy Artifact should be brought back.

Lu Heng roughly guessed what was going on, probably there were more than just his team chasing after 027, likely many teams.

As for his team, they were actually not the key one.

Lu Heng could even guess that the reason he was given this mission, was because he had encountered 027 several times and there would be a higher chance of finding 027.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Heng asked, "There's one more thing. Last time you said that you didn't know the identity of 027. That's simply impossible. The members were invited by you, how could you possibly not know their identity information?"

013 Black Crow fell silent, and after a moment finally answered, "The real 027 is dead, and he died a bit early. For a long time, it has been the current 027 who has been assuming the original 027's identity."

"Assuming an identity? You mean you never noticed?" Lu Heng's brows furrowed; this information was a bit abrupt.

"His disguise was very convincing."

"How long has he been assuming the identity?"

"According to the information we collected, he has been disguising himself for over half a year. The original 027 died less than a month after joining the organization. Most of the activities of 027 since then have been carried out by this impostor. So, consider the person you need to capture as 027 and proceed," 013 Black Crow said this with an undertone of chill in his voice.

Lu Heng was even more surprised.

It turned out that the 027 he had been in contact with was a fake, but this 027 had been executing the Creator Organization's missions without any noticeable difference from the real one.

"I need the real identity information of the original 027. With that information, we may deduce the imposter 027's identity," Lu Heng requested more information.

013 Black Crow smiled and said, "If we could deduce the imposter 027's identity based on the identity of the original 027, do you think we would wait for you to analyze it?"

It was indeed so.

The Creator Organization was powerful; with their capabilities, if the imposter 027's identity could be traced through the original 027's identity, they would have found it long ago.

"If you want me to participate in the pursuit, give me the information. Otherwise, stop looking for me," Lu Heng said, waving his hand, wanting to refuse.

"You'll have the information within a day," 013 Black Crow agreed to the request.

"In that case, if I can encounter him, I'll attempt to capture him," Lu Heng temporarily agreed before swiftly changing the subject, "The subordinates you've paired me with are useless, it would be best to switch to another."

Upon hearing this, Derek Wolf instantly became annoyed, "Mind your words, I'm not your subordinate."

Lu Heng spread his hands, not bothering to argue over this point.

013 Black Crow said in a stern voice, "You two are the most suitable members to work together, I think you should accept him."

Without waiting for Lu Heng to express any opposition, Derek Wolf started shouting, "He has no right to command me. If I'm to carry out a mission with him, then he must listen to me."

Lu Heng's face showed a look of disdain as he spread his hands and said, "You see."

013 Black Crow said in a deep voice, "Your team will be led by 028, that's an order from the organization."

Derek Wolf scoffed, "If you hadn't forbidden me from attacking him, I would have torn him to shreds by now. What qualifies him to command me?"

As he spoke, his muscles began to swell as if he were about to enter his werewolf state.

013 Black Crow was disinterested in their quarrel and simply said, "Then I'll give you a chance, the two of you fight it out, and whoever wins will take charge. That's the simplest solution."

Lu Heng said indifferently, "Are you planning to have me kill another one?"

Including targets who had not formally joined the Creator Organization, Lu Heng had already taken out three.

"I am asking you to teach him a lesson," 013 Black Crow reiterated the rule.

"Are you even a match?" Derek Wolf roared furiously, transforming into the Dark Werewolf and pounced towards Lu Heng, wildly swinging his claws in a fierce attack.