Mission 81 (
Summary[]
Winston defeating his pursuers
Going after the mole who stole their secret files, WISE agents chase after their thief. However, the mole is too skilled and takes down his pursuers with ease. The mole is identified as Winston Wheeler, from WISE's intelligence communication division, and revealed to be a deep cover operative from Ostania's intelligence apparatus, having passed the West's secrets to the East and is likely responsible for the recent spy purge. As the WISE Agent informs this to Loid and Fiona, Loid reveals that he once worked with Winston on a mission before coming to Ostania and can vouch for his talent. Winston is believed to have already crossed to Ostanian territory, but is rumored to be meeting up with the SSS at a hotel in Shellbury, in northwest Ostania. Fiona asks how solid that intel is, to which the WISE Agent tells her that they also have their own moles in Eastern Bureaus.
Loid deduces that this may have been why Yuri ran off while shadowing him earlier and assumes that the SSS has already deployed many of their agents. Due to the risk of this operation, Fiona proposes cutting off all active operations in Ostania, including Operation Strix. Loid rebukes this, saying they will never get close to Donovan Desmond as they are now, and they are to follow Handler's orders to recover the files. Fiona apologizes as the agents enter SSS territory.
Yuri and SSS agents arrive at Shellbury
Yuri and his division arrive at Shellbury's train station, dressed incognito. When one of the agents questions their disguises, another answers that this is operation was not approved by the council and speculates that the current administration does not want to do anything to damage their relationship with Westalis, in particular, the theft of their secret files. Regardless, the SSS Lieutenant tells them not to draw attention to themselves and adds that this would be the most opportune moment to catch Twilight if he shows.
In a lone alleyway, the WISE agents prepare their disguises for the mission. The WISE Agent gives out code names for the agents, telling Loid, "Red 1," to stall the SSS and keep them from making contact with Winston. Elsewhere, Winston goes to a motel, where he cleans up his appearance and receives a call with orders. The WISE agents go in disguise and patrol the street near Shellbury Hotel, where they are spotted from the roof by Winston. He descends to the streets and finds Yuri, who is looking out for any sign of WISE.
Yuri encounters Winston Wheeler
Winston appears next to Yuri, asking if the young man is a new recruit. Yuri is surprised by the sudden encounter and that Winston knows he is SSS. Yuri confirms that he is speaking with the real Winston by checking his appearance and dress, which he quietly relays to the Lieutenant. Winston informs Yuri that the hotel has "a serious rat problem" and changes the meeting location, requesting to meet at a park in thirty minutes. Back at Shellbury Hotel, Fiona and the WISE Agent wait for Winston to arrive but realize he is not coming, and the WISE Agent worries they will lose him. Meanwhile, Winston arrives at the park, where he is welcomed by SSS agents.
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Trivia[]
- It is revealed that the mole in WISE was a certain Winston Wheeler.
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