Chapter 408: Acting Skills
Luo Wen paid close attention to the Ji personnel stationed in the Riken System. Given his lack of intelligence on them, even the smallest pieces of information could prove invaluable.
After all, the Riken System was officially considered a semi-Swarm territory. Behind the scenes, the Swarm controlled roughly 80% of it, making it effectively their home turf.
As such, at least a thousand Observer Bugs were covertly monitoring the two Ji vessels in space, and there were countless informants on the Riken’s homeworld. Even the Riken intelligence system itself was “shared” with the Swarm.
Under these circumstances, unless the Ji’s technological capabilities surpassed the Swarm’s understanding, it would be impossible for them to escape the Swarm’s watchful eyes.
Initially, Luo Wen suspected the Ji personnel were there to perform espionage in addition to supervising the construction projects. However, they showed no suspicious activity.
Perhaps the Riken themselves were too weak and transparent, with no secrets worth coveting. This might explain why the two Ji ships stayed put, their crews spending all day holed up on their vessels. Maybe, when they eventually installed quantum communication devices for the Swarm, they’d reveal some clues—but that would take time.
Fortunately, Luo Wen had other matters to occupy his attention. Most of his focus was on the departing Ji transport fleet.
With his earlier suspicions, Luo Wen had a feeling they were planning some sort of underhanded maneuver.
And sure enough, his instincts were correct.