Zhang Lisheng's tone had a hint of ridicule in it. Still, he understood that following the operation model of the US government, adding on to the special nature of the intelligence department, it's not surprising for a vague area like the foreign world in the New York coastal area to be a part of it. After all, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Central Intelligence Agency, and even the Department of Defense all had jurisdiction in it to have 'a tango of spies' to appear in a critical operation.
Looking at the young man's sardonic expression, Joss put on a smile that only a sly old politician would have and pointed behind him without the slightest concern. "Doctor, I believe Lieutenant-General Alison must have already told you that the Earth has also sent out eight people for this exploration mission. Other than three intelligence officers, the rest are elite soldiers who serve as team leaders and bodyguards."
