Chapter 396: Trinity

“John,” Aiden rubbed his temples, “Do you think it’s possible that this war…is related to Fanghuan Investment?”
“Mr. President, since our last private meeting, we have launched a new, top-level, comprehensive investigation into Fanghuan Investment, which is still ongoing.”
“And the results?”
“Before the outbreak of this war, all of Fanghuan Investment’s plans seemed to be carried out according to a predetermined script; they seemed to have been certain that war would inevitably break out.”
Aiden already knew this from the reports.
They had quietly planted the seeds before the smoke of war even rose, and now they were leisurely reaping the blood-stained fruits.
“They even donated $500 million to small countries. There have been persistent suspicions that they might be financially supporting the war.”
“Have you found any evidence?”
“…No.”
“Nothing? Not a single clue?”
“Yes. We’ve thoroughly investigated every flow of funds and every business activity of ‘Fanghuan Investment.’
But all the clues ultimately point to one conclusion: Fanghuan Investment has no direct connection to any negative events.
Including this war, we can’t find any connection.”
“!?”
Aiden gasped sharply.
“A group of meticulously crafted monsters.”
“Yes, Mr. President. They are more terrifying than any adversary we imagined.
Logically, any action would leave traces.
But they seem to possess an ability to erase all possible clues in advance, perfectly concealing their numerous atrocities behind a fog of mystery.”
“Is it possible that our intelligence system has been infiltrated? That the information was tampered with internally?”
“We are conducting cross-verification using multiple independent intelligence agencies, but… so far, we have found nothing.”
Aiden shook his head helplessly.
Who exactly is it?
Who is standing behind Fang Huan Investment, possessing such immense power that even the United States' proud intelligence network has become blind to its true nature?
Or, as he feared most, the United States was already riddled with holes, countless key departments already under the control of that dark hand.
“Their intelligence is even faster than ours…”
Even the United States itself couldn't accurately assess the situation before the war broke out.
But those guys, a year in advance, knew everything and were certain war was inevitable.
What does this mean?
"Could it be that even the great powers... are merely pawns on their chessboard?"
Aiden's voice carried a chill.
This war might not be a solo performance of some madman's ambition, but a symphony of destruction composed by a larger, more secretive will!
***
Qin Han, having finally escaped Su Hao and Chairman Huang's "beginner's tutorial," sat alone on the sofa in the lounge, questioning his existence, staring blankly at the ceiling.
"I completely understand how you feel right now."
A middle-aged man in a suit sat down beside him, carrying coffee. Qin Han turned his head and saw Du Yuanhang, whom he had met at Fang Huan Group before.
"Back when I was tricked into coming here, my expression was exactly the same as yours right now.
All I could think was, 'I've been fucking ripped off!' right?"
Du Yuanhang leaned closer with a "I understand, bro" look, offering a cigarette in a familiar manner.
"To be honest, I had no idea this was a gaming guild. I thought it was some secret gathering of business tycoons, but...
Hey, who would have thought it was just an internet cafe for gaming? I got completely screwed over by Chairman Huang and Chairman Su, haha."
Qin Han sighed deeply, feeling that his reputation had been ruined today.
So, this wasn't the mysterious, strategic organization he'd imagined, but just an ordinary... internet-addicted middle-aged concentration camp?
“But,” Du Yuanhang’s tone shifted, his gaze deepening, “Do you really think this is just an ‘ordinary’ gaming guild?”
“Hmm?”
“Our guild’s name is ‘Trinity.’
I haven’t heard them explain why it’s called that, but the word itself means ‘trinity.’
Three parts forming a whole.
Don’t you think this name perfectly matches the spirit of our guild?”
Du Yuanhang’s words were like a pebble thrown into the still lake of Qin Han’s heart, stirring up ripples.
“Look, business tycoons like yourself, with their immense wealth and vast capital, represent ‘money’;
then there are those holding high positions in politics or with deep connections, representing ‘power’;
and finally, there are media moguls who control the media, representing ‘information’.
Money, power, information.
These three are intertwined here, twisted into one.”
“You mean…the members here?”
“That’s right. The people here are either incredibly wealthy, wield immense power, or have a voice.
‘Trinity,’ as its name suggests, is a convergence of these three core elements.
And the one who precisely selected and gathered us all here is Su Hao, Chairman Su.”
“That means…”
“It’s no coincidence that we’re all gathered here.”
Qin Han’s doubts vanished!
He knew it!
"Yes, if it were just an ordinary gaming guild, would it be necessary to go to such lengths, building such a 'disguised' building that rivals a five-star hotel?"
"Actually, after each game event, members meet privately and discuss many things.
And those conversations are filled with insider information and top-tier intelligence that are priceless to outsiders.
So, essentially, this is a top-tier social club disguised as a gaming club!"
Everyone present was a giant in their respective field; the value of their information exchange was immeasurable.
"This guild has gathered a group of people who best fit the name 'Trinity.'
Personally selected by Chairman Su, who also invested heavily in building this luxurious building for our regular gatherings.
Do you think this is a coincidence?"
Only now did Qin Han truly grasp the secret.
"Indeed… this is far more than just a gaming guild…"
"Yes. Once I realized that, my perception of this place changed completely.
Before, I thought it was just a bunch of old men who loved playing games. But after thinking it through, I discovered that every detail here is full of profound meaning."
In short, this isn't a gaming guild at all; it's a Chinese version of the Freemasons, capable of influencing the entire world's destiny from behind the scenes!
"Oh, right, there's something else I need to remind you of," Du Yuanhang added before leaving, a strange smile on his face.
"We have a really bizarre culture here. When newcomers first arrive, everyone is very patient in teaching them.
But after a while, if you're terrible at the game, you'll genuinely be treated as 'inferior.'
During meetings, you won't even have the right to interrupt."
"...!"
So, Chairman Qin, you'd better practice your skills.
To be honest, I've been practicing day and night, and only recently have I barely managed to reach the level of 'being a decent person.'"
Du Yuanhang finished speaking, waved casually, and turned to leave.
"..."
Qin Han sat there alone, his mind in turmoil.
A secret organization disguised as a game—it sounded incredibly sophisticated.
But whether it was out of a twisted sense of humor or some deeper purpose, game skill had become the hard currency here?
Being bad at the game means no human rights? What kind of ridiculous setting is this?!
"But... I just tried it, and it doesn't seem that hard."
Although he'd almost never touched a game before, after being "crammed" with information by Su Hao and Huang Fengwen, he felt it wasn't too difficult to pick up.
"Since I'm already here, I can't just be a nobody without a voice."
Initially, he was planning to sneak home.
But now, his thoughts had completely changed.
Damn it, it's just a game, right?
He not only wanted to stay, but he also wanted to... become the strongest man in this guild!
I'll be number one in the entire server!!