Simulation Game: Crisis Management-Chapter 263 - 139: Military Intervention

Defense Intelligence Agency?

Jillian and Jamie exchanged a furtive glance, unable to fathom how the military intelligence department got involved in a terrorist attack case.

Could it be because the main culprit is connected to a Marine Corps member?

But the Marine Corps has always been under the Navy's jurisdiction, it shouldn't involve the DIA!

Not to mention, their main target wasn't even the key terrorists but an ordinary Saflo Baron!

However, Jillian did not question directly.

Since the other party managed to get the vice-director of the New York branch to personally appear, it was clear they were carrying orders from higher-ups, and it was pointless to argue now.

So she obediently handed over the lab results in her hand.

The young soldier collected the files, packed all the mine explosion fragments and poisonous needles into brown paper bags, while the middle-aged officer took out a document and handed it to the three of them: "I need your signatures on this document."

At the moment the document was presented, the Black vice-director tactfully turned his back, seemingly wanting no part in this matter.

Seeing the color of the document header, Jamie couldn't help but twitch an eyebrow.

Yellow!

The classification levels in the United States are similar to those in most countries, generally divided into Top Secret, Secret, Confidential, and Unclassified, marked by orange, red, blue, and green respectively. Only sensitive, isolated, or special project information uses a special yellow, as it often indicates intelligence of a military nature, mainly to protect the sources and methods of national intelligence.

TOP SECRET // Special Information // Restricted dissemination only to those with the proper clearance level and need-to-know information.

After reading the header, Jillian knew this was a highly classified document, cursing her luck silently, she quickly signed her name at the end of the document.

Besides her and Jamie, the technician from the inspection room, Blake, also signed it.

"I hope you all strictly adhere to the confidentiality regulations and safeguard national security and interests."

The middle-aged officer gave a final warning before leaving the room with his subordinates.

Leaving the Black vice-director looking at Jillian and Jamie, only able to shrug, indicating his powerlessness.

"As for Saflo Baron, you don't need to concern yourselves with him. Focus on investigating the 9.8 New York bombing case and give the public an explanation."

"Understood, Vice-director!"

Jillian left the words behind and hurriedly left with Jamie.

The two of them found a room with anti-eavesdropping features.

"Jamie, you..."

"Shh!"

As soon as the door was closed, Jillian impatiently began to complain, but Jamie reached out to interrupt her.

He discreetly glanced around every corner of the room, then took a signal detector from his pocket.

After confirming there was no eavesdropping equipment, he allowed Jillian to continue.

"Don't you find this whole thing odd? The DIA is always tasked with collecting, organizing, and safeguarding military intelligence. When did they start meddling in counter-terrorism?"

It's well known that among the seventeen existing intelligence agencies in the United States, aside from the Director of National Intelligence, the remaining sixteen each have their specific duties, with the Defense Intelligence Agency being part of the Ministry of Defense, primarily engaged in intelligence activities concerning foreign armed forces.

While an incident like this morning's terrorist bombing is always under the jurisdiction of the National Security Division, which means the FBI, for counterintelligence and counterterrorism activities.

Jamie squinted slightly, a shadow of seriousness crossing his angular face.

"The DIA's involvement in counter-terrorism suggests only one possibility: this case involves military secrets. Do you remember what you said in the technical inspection room earlier?"

"Baron is a Japanese spy?"

"Highly possible. Japan has always been at the forefront of optical fields, and they could undoubtedly develop such optical camouflage coating. Plus, the needles with hallucinogen components also originate from the Japanese Yakuza, so the conclusion is obvious."

Jamie took out his phone and sent Jillian the investigation information regarding Baron's identity.

"Judging from Baron's father's role in the Marine Corps, Japan likely started infiltrating Baron's family over a decade ago. After all, the USMC's status is special. It's not only a rapid response force but also the only military power directly commanded by the president, involving numerous secrets. This would also explain why Baron, despite his youth, has such strong counter-surveillance capabilities."

"I've studied the bomb disposal theory he described in his live stream, which is very similar to USMC's bomb disposal methods. But his father passed away when he was seven, so the only possibility is that Japan obtained USMC training methods from his father and then secretly supplemented them with military assistance, remaining hidden in New York as a spy!"

"While your analysis is plausible, there are a few points that don't quite add up..."

Jillian frowned, explaining word by word: 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"Firstly, if Baron really is a Japanese-trained spy, his main goal should be espionage and intelligence gathering. Even under threat from bombers, it shouldn't affect the mission, nor would he use that mysterious mine to expose his identity. Secondly, would the Japanese government really spend so much effort to cultivate Baron just so he could join some petty gangs?"

She raised her phone, pointing at Baron's identity background, which had no involvement in the military field, not even close to government units, all involving petty theft and minor crimes.

"Perhaps he's just not old enough yet..."

"With a criminal record like that, even reaching adulthood would prevent him from entering government or military systems. Something's not right, the DIA's involvement with Baron's matter might have another reason."

"You still think that Baron is like Jiang Songyuan, one of the 7472?"

"At the very least, they have the same relentless dedication when dealing with crises."