Fatal Strike: Paladins Mercenary Road

Chapter 800 Tactics
Dalia knew very well that this negotiation was actually a test from her boss...

She knew she was very selfish, and in some ways, her actions over the past period did not qualify her as an outstanding employee.

However, the boss was still willing to trust her and was prepared to entrust her with some important external communication tasks.

This deeply moved Dalia, who had witnessed her boss's magnanimity. Under these circumstances, she was determined not to let herself down.

Moreover, now that the foundation has been laid, if she can't put on a good show, she might just remain a lowly assistant for the rest of her life.

Faced with Kate's vague skepticism, Dalia bent down and typed a few words on her notebook, then projected a satellite image of the vault onto the wall...

"This is a photo taken by a NASA satellite yesterday..."

Daniel, who had been sitting silently next to Kate, squinted at the photo. After a few minutes, he shook his head incredulously and said, "Shit, how did you guys get this?"
"To apply for satellite reconnaissance, we need at least six signatures."

Dalia glanced at Kate and said with a smile, "That's because your funding is limited. In comparison, the 'Refugee Group' has much more funding and authority."

I simply made a phone call to Kirby Andrews at the Department of Homeland Security, and he got me the latest satellite images.

By the way, as a group affiliated with the FBI system, how much funding do you receive each year?

When you travel, do you fly business class or squeeze into economy class?

Daniel instantly sensed the oppressive atmosphere emanating from Kate beside him. The slippery guy clutched his chest, feigning hurt, and said, "Oh, Dalia, we've known each other for a long time. Can you please not bring up my sore spot?"

Although the Bangkok team is short of funds, my salary is pretty good right now. If you have some free time, I'd love to buy you a drink..."

Dalia gave Daniel the middle finger, who was deliberately interrupting her, and said irritably, "Our boss still remembers the grudge against 'Scapegoat,' and it's been almost half a year, and you still haven't found out the real mastermind behind Los Angeles' 'Scapegoat.'"

You bunch of useless trash, you've really disappointed me!

As she spoke, Dalia turned to the side and patted the photos on the wall, saying, "You didn't have money, but after you conquered it, you'll have it..."

"If you want to capture 'Guzman the Short,' take this place, and then support Thiago in his revenge, you can force him to show himself."

Looking at Dalia's confident demeanor, Kate shook her head and said, "Unless the U.S. military sends ground personnel, I can't think of any way to take the money out of the vault."

I don't know the exact location, but as long as it's within Sinaloa Group territory, vehicles carrying cash won't be able to break through their blockade.

And have you considered that Thiago, carrying hundreds of millions of dollars in cash, won't first gain support, but rather face pursuit from both the Mexican underworld and legitimate society?

Dalia knew that whether or not she could secure the vault was key to convincing Kate to cooperate fully...

Despite the doubts, Dalia remained calm. She pointed to the photo behind her again and said, "Thiago revealed the locations of four vaults, and this one is definitely not the easiest to attack."

But do you know why my boss chose this place?

Kate glanced at Thiago, who was looking down and seemingly lost in thought, and shook her head, saying, "I don't know..."

Dalia smiled and switched the photos, then pointed to a red dot on the map and said, "This is La Cruz in Sinaloa, where Thiago's hometown is located."

The Sinaloa Group's training camp is also located here. Thiago used to be the head of the training camp, and several of his brothers who had been with him since his military service are now mid-level managers in the Sinaloa Group. However, because of his actions, those men have been sidelined.

As she spoke, Dalia looked at Thiago, who suddenly looked up, and said with a smile, "We won't run away. We'll fight the Sinaloa Group right here in La Cruz!"
If you can persuade a few of your brothers to help, along with the manpower we've prepared for you, you can easily wipe out the Sinaloa Group's forces in La Cruz.

With Kate's help, the Mexican government won't get involved. Once you have territory and hundreds of millions of dollars in cash, you can expand outwards relentlessly, using La Cruz as a base.

You used to control the Sinaloa Group's shrewd operations; you understand how they work...

"In the early stages, if you can establish a foothold in Lacrus before they can react, you can continuously launch attacks to wear down the Sinaloa Group and force 'El Chapo' Guzman to reveal himself."

After saying that, Dalia switched to another photo, pointed to the city of Lacruse and a highway to its north, and said, "The treasury is located on a farm in the suburbs north of Lacruse. Taking it won't be difficult..."

Once the money bank requests help from the outside world, the first to respond will definitely be the people on Lacrus's side.

We'll ambush them here, wipe out La Cruz's main gunners, and then head south to La Cruz with the money.

As long as the time difference is calculated correctly and locals are willing to cooperate, it is not particularly difficult to clear out the Sinaloa Group members inside La Cruz before reinforcements from other directions arrive.

"You see, our goal isn't to capture La Cruz, but rather to use it as a base, employing the money as bait, to ambush and kill as many reinforcements as possible."

Kate couldn't help but stand up and walk over to the map to examine it carefully...

La Cruz is a small coastal city in the state of Sinaloa, where transportation is not very developed and the population is not large...

The town is only served by one highway, Highway 15D, and another highway, Highway 2, passes through the town, connecting Highway 15D to the west and Highway 15 to the northeast.

In other words, blocking Highway 2 would cut off the Sinaloa Group's initial offensive. Later, when the Sinaloa Group suffered setbacks and began to consider other methods of infiltration via smaller roads, at least half a month had passed.

Even if Kate were completely oblivious, she would realize at this point that robbing the vault wasn't the real goal, and even who ended up with the money wasn't important...

The vault is located in the northern suburbs of La Cruz. It would be impossible to break out of the vast Sinaloa Group territory with the money, but if the highway ambush succeeds, Thiago could easily bring the money into La Cruz.

Actually, money isn't the most important thing. The most important thing is to use that cash as bait to attract the Sinaloa Group to send a continuous stream of people to La Cruz, then intercept them en route or ambush them in the city, wear down their manpower, and strike at the core strength of the Sinaloa Group as much as possible.

And this is definitely not all...

Thiago's isolated force, without external support, certainly couldn't hold out for long, so...

Kate's eyes followed the map southeast, then she pointed to Halix State and said, "It's only about 300 kilometers from here to La Cruz..."

When Thiago was at war with his former club, should I have pushed the 'Halax Generation' northward?

Dalia said with a smile, "The boss said you're a cunning woman, and now it seems he was right..."

The 'Halax Generation' has been competing with the Sinaloa Cartel. Last month, while the Sinaloa Cartel was in turmoil, they engaged in a fierce battle in Nayarit, resulting in nearly 200 deaths and injuries on both sides.

Do you think they will stand aside and quietly observe after Thiago appears?

Kate, if you want to cooperate, you need to offer something substantial, otherwise 'El Chapo' won't just jump into your bowl.

Kate sighed softly, sat back down, crossed her arms, and thought for a few minutes before saying, "I can help Thiago's family fake their deaths to escape..."

New identity, or even immunity, are not a problem!

We have reached an agreement with the Mexican government; 'El Chapo' Guzmán' is a target that both sides have agreed upon.

"I can release information through Mexico City authorities to mislead major drug cartels, helping to conceal Thiago's identity while also providing him with some assistance."

Kate glanced at the eagle on the terrace, sighed, and said, "It really didn't have to be this complicated..."

In reality, as soon as Thiago's family dies, the Eagles can release Thiago and let him go home to seek revenge.

Your boss has already broken ties with the Sinaloa Group. Going to war with them through Thiago is more in line with his need to establish his authority. Moreover, in this way, we can openly provide Thiago with political and resource assistance.

Your boss has this ability…

Dalia scoffed and said, "My boss does have that ability, but then what would we need you for?"

As she spoke, Dalia looked at Thiago, whose expression was unpredictable, and said with a smile, "Everyone thinks Thiago is a disposable item, but my boss doesn't think so."

We all know that it is impossible to dismantle the Sinaloa Group, a federal organization of multiple families, simply by capturing a 'short Guzman' or destroying one or two of their treasuries.

It's certainly satisfying to use the political resources at my boss's disposal to support Thiago in his war against his former employer, but what does my boss gain in return?
Those hot potato black money?
If all I want is revenge, then destroying their coffers and making them bleed continuously will spread the word about my boss's resolve much faster.

When the bloodshed reaches a certain point, internal divisions are bound to arise within the Sinaloa Group...

Just like when Arctic Fox attacked the Juarez Group, they will sue for peace!

Kate glanced at Thiago, who had suddenly sprang to attention, sighed, and said, "You'll have other plans, won't you?"

When Thiago planted a thorn in the side of the Sinaloa Group, the unsettled Sinaloa would reveal many weaknesses...

Even after they've experienced pain, they'll still sue for peace. Then what? What will Thiago do?

Dalia smiled and spread her hands, saying, "What are you talking about?"
Thiago's family wasn't killed by the Sinaloa people; the hatred between them was just a misunderstanding.

The Sinaloa Cartel is different from other drug cartels; many of its members have a political mindset and don't follow a purely violent path...

Once the misunderstanding between the two sides was cleared up, and with the new generation of Halix launching a full-scale attack, where would the Sinaloa Group find the energy to fight Thiago to the death?
If Thiago were willing to hand over the remaining money at this point, and then volunteer to go to Nayarit, the front line where he would clash with the 'Halax Generation'...

So regardless of whether the Sinaloa Group was willing to accept him at that time, they would certainly be happy to give him a piece of land in Nayarit to act as a buffer zone.

Of course, Thiago's ultimate goal must be the port of Vallarta, located on the border between Nayarit and Harikos states...

Because my boss is in the trading business, he plans to expand his operations in El Salvador, and the ports along this western coast of Central America are his targets.

Kate stared into Dalia's eyes, shook her head, and said, "No, there must be something else..."

(End of this chapter)