Even without Fitz’s words, Zara, who possessed remarkable intelligence, had already sensed the recent tension within the family dynamics.


    Alongside the troubling news from Japan, Zara had been vocal about Xion and was aware that the Banks Family had taken drastic measures to protect a significant figure in Japan for Xion’s sake.


    Yet, Zara found herself puzzled by her father’s intense focus on Xion.


    Logically, Xion was merely a subordinate within the Banks Family.


    If anything were to go awry, the Banks Family could simply provide a substantial pension and monthly allowances as per their agreement, without the need for such extreme measures to rescue a servant from the Japanese Metropolitan Police.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    One could easily deduce the steep costs involved in this endeavor—likely hundreds of times greater than the pension and settlementbined—making it seem hardly worthwhile.


    Then Fitz spoke up, “Zara, considering the chaos Dad and Grandpa caused to rescue Xion, what do you think their motives are?”


    Zara shook her head, “I’m not sure, but I believe Dad and Grandpa have their reasons.”


    Fitz mused, “But I can’t shake the feeling that this whole situation is just not cost-effective. Xion doesn’t bring any profit to the Banks Family. It seems pointless to invest so much in her rescue!”


    Zara shrugged and smiled, “If I can’t understand it, I’ll just stop worrying about it.”


    After a moment of thought, Fitz suggested, “Could they be trying to enhance loyalty towards the Banks Family with this action?”


    Zara replied, “But over fifty people were arrested, and only Xion was saved. That’s bound to create feelings of imbnce among them; they might be confused.”


    “That’s true,” Fitz sighed. “I just can’t make sense of it…”


    Zara encouraged, “Let’s not dwell on this. We need to find your benefactor! The family is in dire need of skilled individuals. If we can locate the benefactor and enlist their help for the Banks Family, it could significantly ease our current challenges.”


    Fitz agreed, “You’re right! The benefactor’s skills likely surpass those of even ten or eight Xions. Having them on board with the Banks Family would be a tremendous asset!”


    ……


    In Tokyo, Japan, during a single afternoon, the Metropolitan Police Department, in coboration with the Homnd Security Department, apprehended all members of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force who were on patrol near Tokyo Bay the night Xion vanished. They were separated for intensive questioning.


    In any nation, the department with the utmost authority is the Homnd Security Department.


    For a country, safeguarding its homnd is paramount.


    Thus, when Homnd Security takes action, everyone else must step aside.


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    In the U.S., the FBI and CIA are well-known entities.


    The FBI, or Federal Bureau of Investigation, operates under the judicial system and typically handles major domestic cases, especially those that cross state and county lines.


    The CIA, or Central Intelligence Agency, focuses on gathering intelligence regarding foreign governments, corporations, and terrorist organizations.


    While the FBI and CIA are frequently depicted in movies and television shows, many are less familiar with the NSA.


    The NSA, or National Security Agency, is thergest intelligence organization in the U.S. government, employing a vast number ofputer scientists, mathematicians, and linguists. Though they often remain out of the public eye, their operational priorities are unmatched within the United States.