Fatal Strike: Paladins Mercenary Road

Chapter 867 War begins

The atmosphere inside the veterinary clinic was terrible...

Eagle Claw went to prepare with medicine and equipment, and all three seriously wounded soldiers fell into a coma due to sedation.

Camel, this handsome old cowboy, was drinking glass after glass of strong liquor early in the morning.

The Bajau man, Eddie, is extremely irritable; it seems like the slightest thing could make him explode.

A group of old guys with an average age of over fifty were on the verge of emotional collapse, but they still tried their best to maintain their last bit of dignity. They didn't even dare to ask Mountain Eagle what had happened.
Looking at the group of demoralized old men, Mountain Eagle thought for a moment and said, "I need a few volunteers..."

We need to deliberately expose our position and then cover Chickpea and the others' retreat.

They can't take any more trouble; we must get them safely onto the plane and get them to the hospital for treatment.

As he spoke, Mountain Eagle looked at Camel, who was drinking silently with his head down, and sighed, saying, "If you feel you're not in a good state, leaving isn't a bad thing."

You're all retired now, don't push yourselves too hard!

After hearing what the mountain eagle said, 'Camel' looked up at the mountain eagle with his scarlet eyes and said in a deep voice, "Whatever you want to do, count me in!"

As he spoke, 'Camel' put down the wine bottle in his hand, rubbed his old face vigorously, and said, "It doesn't matter if everyone dies, we must get back the name Arctic Fox. We must not let others use the name Arctic Fox to do things that will bring shame upon us."

"Mountain Eagle, I know you're intelligent, and I know your ideas might differ from ours, but everyone involved in betraying the Arctic Fox must die."

Mountain Eagle nodded and said, "Those who deserve to die will die, but our first priority is to ensure our own safety. At the same time, we need to figure out what exactly happened and who our enemies are so that we can know who the right person to kill is."

We know far too little about Iberias except that he is a traitor.

Aside from his daughter, 'Camel' either acts cynical or extremely tough when dealing with others.

Upon hearing the mountain eagle's words, 'Camel' said fiercely, "Whoever attacks us is the enemy!"

We'll question each one we catch, and once we find a lead, we'll pounce on them and ask them questions.

"As long as enough people die, the enemy's schemes and tricks will fall apart on their own!"

As he spoke, 'Camel' stood up and stretched his neck, then said in a deep voice, 'Mountain Eagle, I need a good gun now, and I also need enough bullets.'

We have many enemies, but that doesn't matter. We'll fight our way back and conquer Romania.

Even if we don't get what we want, it doesn't matter. We can keep chasing after Ibilis, and we'll make sure he lives in fear until he dies!

Mountain Eagle ignored Camel's mad ramblings. He simply nodded, then looked at Blood Fox and said in a deep voice, "We need to split up. You and Eddie go to Tiriak Bank and ask them about the pension."

The bank definitely violated regulations this time. If I were Iberia, I would be keeping a close eye on the bank. If you show your face there, their people will come looking for you.

"I, the camel, and the deer will provide support for you from behind..."

Blood Fox glanced at Chickpea and the others lying on the hospital bed. The old man nodded with a gloomy expression and said, "Then let's do it this way. Tiffany and Lilith are not experienced enough, and Lilith is also struggling to take care of three seriously wounded people by herself. Let Eagle Claw accompany them to evacuate."

If it's just about killing, a few of us in Romania will suffice.

Just as the group quickly devised a plan and prepared to act, Galahad and the young man Robin, who had been silent until now, stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "We're in too... count us in..."

The Knights of the Round Table are in Bucharest, and they are very likely the main force attacking you.

I know the Knights of the Round Table better than you do, and I'm particularly interested in knowing why they were so determined to exterminate us old folks.

As he spoke, Galahad glanced at Blood Fox, the gentlemanly old man, and said in a low voice, "I want to know, since Iberis has decided to betray Arctic Fox, why did he also include 'Holy Grail Knight' in the attack range?"

From the moment we received the mission to attack the 'Jackal', everything seemed to go wrong.

The reason for this situation must be related to what happened in Iraq, but I don't know the specific reason.
We need to get to the bottom of this, otherwise we might not even know who our enemy is..."

Galahad's words silenced everyone. In fact, apart from the unconscious Chickpea and the others, no one else had been involved in the affairs in Iraq. They didn't even know what mission Arctic Fox had taken on.

Robin, a young man standing nearby, glanced at the mountain eagle that had caused him so much trouble in Thailand. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "The problem must have been in Baghdad. Our mission was to cooperate with a group of XN faction militants to intercept a convoy."

But when we actually started the operation, I discovered that we were cooperating with a group of ISIS terrorists.

Moreover, besides a group of American Delta fighters, the attacking convoy also included women and children. At that point, disagreements arose within our ranks, so aside from Iberia insisting on cooperating with the terrorists in attacking the convoy, everyone else faced off against the "Jackals" who unexpectedly appeared on the same road.

As a result, we suffered heavy losses. I remember that when we withdrew, the atmosphere in Iraq was very tense.

At first, I thought it was because we had offended that 'jackal' and he wanted to wipe us out, but later I found out that wasn't the case.

That 'jackal' didn't care about us mercenaries at all; he wasn't even willing to waste his time on us.

The problem must lie with the convoy we attacked. It's highly likely the CIA is behind it, and the identities of the women and children in the convoy are definitely very important…

Upon hearing this, Mountain Eagle frowned and said, "No matter how important their identities are, you have still failed."

Why did Iberia invite the Knights of the Round Table to silence you?

Robin shook his head dejectedly after hearing this and said, "I don't know, I don't even understand how things got to this point?"

Just as Galahad said, "From the moment we accepted the mission and confronted that 'jackal,' everything started to go off track."

Mountain Eagle wasn't exactly familiar with Robin, but he patted the guy's arm reassuringly and said, "If the convoy you're talking about is from the CIA, then I can ask someone to help me check."

More clues are always a good thing!

After saying that, seeing 'Eagle Claw' walk in and make a 'ready' gesture, Mountain Eagle said to Blood Fox, "It's your turn to move..."

It takes an hour to drive from here to the Tiriak Bank headquarters. You and Eddie should head out first.

Galahad stepped forward and said, "I'll go with Blood Fox; that way, we'll be a bigger target and easier for the enemy to spot."

Galahad glanced at Robin and then said to Mountain Eagle, "Mountain Eagle, Robin is a soldier with a strong sense of honor. He has fully proven his loyalty and ability in Syria. He will be a great help on our path to revenge."

Mountain Eagle didn't think Robin was that great...

When they were being rounded up in Thailand, the only thing that impressed Mountain Eagle was that this guy was completely out of step with his Indian companions. When it came to handling hostages, this guy really had a moral standard that was completely different from other mercenaries.

However, Galahad still had to be given face, and since everyone was in the same boat, it was best to unite as many people as possible at this time.

Seeing Robin's sharp gaze, Mountain Eagle nodded slightly and asked, "What weapon do you usually use?"

Robin said nonchalantly, "I'm fine with anything. I'm an assault soldier and also a pretty good marksman. I can use both AR systems and AK series rifles."

Mountain Eagle waved his hand and said, "I'm asking what weapons you usually use? What type of rifle? What type of pistol?"

Seeing the seriousness in Mountain Eagle's voice, Robin thought for a moment and said, "If possible, I'd like an M27, preferably with a Leupold Mark 4 2.5-8x36mm scope."

As for handguns, I can handle any standard 9mm handgun…

Robin looked at Mountain Eagle with a complicated expression and said, "If it's too much trouble, I can use an AK74. It doesn't matter if I have a pistol or not..."

The mountain eagle gave Robin a deep look, then nodded appreciatively...

"You just need to tell me what you need, and I'll take care of the rest."

After saying that, Mountain Eagle pulled Blood Fox aside and gave her some instructions, then went outside to the trunk of the BMW to organize the weapons inside...

Two UMP45s, one MP5, and barely enough ammunition. After giving his CZ75 pistol to Eddie from the Bajau, he managed to get the three of them all the equipment they needed.

After watching Bloodfox drive away with Eddie and Galahad, Mountain Eagle pretended to make a phone call, then beckoned the Elk and the others to get in the car...

He then repeatedly explained to Tiffany the things she needed to pay attention to when going to the airport, and also had her call Anna to confirm the boarding arrangements before instructing Tiffany and the others to leave in forty minutes.

After confirming that everything had been explained, Mountain Eagle got into a dilapidated car. Watching Robin drive with a complicated expression, Mountain Eagle nodded and said, "Let's go to the Radisson Hotel first..."

Blood Fox will stall at the bank while we grab the weapons, then search for suspicious targets on the perimeter and provide cover for their evacuation.

Robin nodded mechanically and said, "No problem, the Radisson Blu Hotel is only 45 minutes away. Get ready..."

(End of this chapter)