Indeed, Yuki’s words were right, if the perpetrator of this crime held considerable power.
The evidence— riddled with its numerous weaknesses, would likely be rendered ineffective in a court of law.
They needed solid evidence, free from any loopholes, and it had to be convincing enough for the public to believe.
A mere photograph could easily be manipulated by those in power to control public opinion through media influence.
As Suga fell into a thoughtful silence, contemplating these matters, a sudden shiver ran down his spine.
This was a clear indication that they were dealing with an extremely dangerous organization.
His life could be at serious risk if any of them discovered that Suga and Yuki were plotting to expose their crimes.
“Yuki, you mentioned they restrict electronic devices for everyone except certain members. So, how did the spy you manage to take this photo?”
“He didn’t take it, he stole it from someone.”
Damn, so that set of photos was the collection of a sadist.
“It seems that your father was able to infiltrate their group, and earned their trust. That’s likely why he could easily gather the evidence.”
Suga certainly knew that his father had been a former instructor at IHPS.
However, this was the first time he learned that his father had also worked as a spy.
At the darkening thoughts, Suga’s mind immediately went to his younger brother, Danny.
“Yuki, will Danny be safe at Arkan?”
“About 90% safe, especially if he stays with Logan. I’d say it’s 99.5%.”
“Huh, why the difference?”
“Because security is tighter at Arkan’s main mansion. It’s nearly impossible for anyone to breach their security.”
“So why not 100%?”
“It can’t be 100% if he goes to school, right? He’ll interact with more people there.”
Ah, should I tell Danny to just say yes to Mr. Logan’s offer for him to stay at his mansion?
If it’s safer, then it’s better for Danny to stay with that person.
But still, that person is a stranger.
No matter how kind he is, they still have to be careful.
Massaging his head, Suga leaned against the headboard and opened the soda can, drinking the soda that soothed his throat in a few gulps.
And after he felt his throat cleared up, Suga put the empty can on the table then looked back at Yuki who had been looking at him wordlessly.
“It must be hard for you, Yuki … Working in a field like this.”
“I have my own reasons.” Yuki said with a faint smile.
“Can you tell me, if you don’t want to that’s fine too.”
Yuki chuckled, replying, “For now, I’m not ready to tell you my reason. But do you believe that I genuinely want to help you?” Suga raised an eyebrow upon hearing that.
Carefully scanning Yuki’s face, there was indeed no sign that he was telling lies.
“Haha, I feel good now that you no longer doubt my intentions.”
Rising from his seat, Yuki carefully picked up the document from the mattress and walked over to the safe.
He placed the document inside, and locked the it.
Observing this, Suga felt a twinge of doubt about the safety of that location, but Yuki must have thoroughly considered everything.
He had previously distrusted this man, had doubted him, but it seemed like he could trust this man now.
As Suga absentmindedly played with the chain of his necklace, he called out to Yuki, who was tidying up some files.
“Yuki, take a look at this.” At Suga’s sudden call, Yuki raised an eyebrow in confusion.
His gaze shifted to Suga’s fingers, which were tugging at the chain of the necklace around his neck.
Not comprehending the intention, Yuki eventually asked, “What?”
Suga swiftly took off the necklace from around his neck, revealing the contents of the rectangular pendant.
Yuki’s eyes widened in astonishment, and he blurted out, “What in the fuck?” Hearing Yuki who was so shocked that he didn’t realize he was cursing, Suga laughed a little.
“You… That.. that thing, why do you have it?”
Yuki hurriedly stepped back towards Suga, then sat right next to him.
Suga chuckled bitterly, reminiscing about the past when his father had given him this item.
His father had instructed Suga to safeguard it carefully and never lose it, so Suga had fashioned it into a necklace to keep it close at all times.
“… It’s a hard drive, but I can’t see what’s stored inside it.”
“You won’t be able to Suga.” Yuki immediately commented, “You won’t be able to access the data on this hard drive… God, we’re doomed.”
The man who usually exuded calmness and cheerfulness now appeared serious and nervous.
Yuki’s forehead furrowed as he seemed lost in deep thought.
Pushing his hair back, he redirected his gaze to Suga, there was an indescribable intensity in his eyes.
“Your father gave this to you?”
Suga nodded, sensing the urgency in Yuki’s voice.
His stomach turned a bit queasy.
“That’s the sign… All the evidence is in this, Suga, but….”
Yuki frowned again, this time deeper, he bit his nail for a moment trying to think of the solution inwardly, however, eventually he clucked his tongue.
“Undoubtedly, your father must stored all the strong evidence about the organization on that hard drive because it’s a specially designed one.”
“What do you mean by a specially designed hard drive? If that’s the case, then it’s no surprise that when I tried to access it, the data didn’t appear on the computer, it was empty.”
And instantly after precisely listening to his words, Yuki’s face palmed, “Suga where were you trying to check this?”
Suga couldn’t fully grasp a reason why Yuki’s facial expression looked so concern just simply because he said that.
Was it dangerous to try checking the hard drive?
Damn it, he didn’t wanna die yet.
Hearing that answer, Yuki breathed a sigh of relief.
His face was calm again although there was still a slight sign of worry.
“That hard drive, can only be checked on a specific laptop. so other than that specific laptop then when you try to check it on a personal computer or laptop then the hard drive will automatically send its location and informed the one who has the laptops that someone trying to hack it.”
“…”
So, I almost died two years ago.
although the reason why didn’t want to check it on his own laptop because he was also a bit suspicious of this thing, so, following his hunch, he tried to check the contents of this hard drive in a public place, deciding to check it at internet cafe.
Also this man had emphasized that this wasn’t an ordinary hard drive, it was a special one.
This led Suga to confidently assume that the mastermind behind the sadistic organization was likely part of the elites or had a closely associated group with them.
Honestly, thinking about all of this gave him a headache.
“One of Arkan’s family members invented a laptop of which there are only a thousand in the world. He sold them in auctions. A special laptop that is difficult to replicate. He also made a special hard drive for the laptop. The one in your hands right now, Suga….”
“So, does that mean we can only access the hard drive’s contents if we have the specific laptop?”
Yuki nodded in affirmation as Suga attempted to piece things together.
If there were only a thousand of these laptops in the world, then clearly these laptops must be in the possession of important people, the majority of them must be in the hands of the elites.
How his father came to own this hard drive is a mystery.
His father never said anything about this, he just told Suga to always take good care of the hard drive and ensure it wasn’t lost.
“Arkan’s family obviously has the laptop ….” Yuki muttered, while thinking deeply.
“So we can send this hard drive to Danny but … That laptop is strictly forbidden to be used other than by those who own it because it’s used to store important files and of course Arkan wouldn’t just lend out their laptop…”
Send this hard drive to Danny?
No fucking way.
Suga didn’t want to drag Danny in this mess, let Danny stay ingnorant with this case.
If possible, Suga didn’t want the organization to know anything about his younger brother.
Throb-throb—his head was really hurting now, so Suga immediately pressed his fingers against his forehead.
“I don’t want to involve Danny in this,” he muttered quietly.
Yuki nodded, clearly understanding Suga’s concern.
“Alright, we won’t involve him, but there are only about a thousand of these laptops in the world.” Rubbing his chin, Yuki sank into deep thought, his expression focused and serious.
Finally, he let out a long stuttering breath, “Then you shouldn’t get involved with this either.”
“What do you mean?” Suga straightened his body, scooting closer.
“Just hand me the hard drive and let me handle all of this. You focus on staying hidden.”
“So, you’re willing to put yourself at risk? Heh, Yuki, don’t try to act so cool.”
“Haha, no, I’m not trying to be cool.
I do know someone who owns that laptop, but seizing his identity won’t be easy, as it requires a whole palm print to access the laptop.