Fatal Strike: Paladins Mercenary Road

Chapter 897 Reaping Benefits

The Mountain Eagles are just trying to fool Kobe Andrews...

However, using high-pressure tactics to force certain individuals and organizations in the underworld to take sides could indeed provide clues as to where the Angel of Death is hiding.

There's a very interesting situation right now: the fact that the Angels of Death possessed a dirty bomb and that they delivered it into the heart of America is top secret.

Neither side would dare to speak carelessly about such a thing...

Because there are many people in the world who hate ISIS, and even more people and organizations who hate America. Who knows if, after the matter is exposed, someone will use the dirty bomb issue to cause trouble within America?
Whether it's attacking America to leave no room for negotiation, or carrying out a massacre on Isis's territory to force the Angel of Death to detonate a dirty bomb again, either is a possibility.

Al-Qaeda is considered a sister organization of ISIS. Although ISIS was able to establish its own independent state because Al-Qaeda was not radical enough, the connection between them remains.

If al-Qaeda were to use the power of the Angel of Death to carry out terrorist attacks in the United States at this time, it would be like swallowing a fly for both the United States and the Angel of Death.

This situation is particularly interesting. In addition to key investigators like Kobe, there are also people at the highest decision-making level in the United States. There are very few people in the world who know that the dirty bomb is inside the United States.

This is why a middleman like 'White Whale' would accept a commission from the Angel of Death; otherwise, any sane person would avoid the Angel of Death altogether.

The reason remains the same: the success of the Angel of Death brings no benefit to others.

Terrorist groups like ISIS are only useful to a few people with ulterior motives; they have no positive impact on the world as a whole.

To put it bluntly, they are an organization that lacks altruism.

Who would offend America to help them?

Mountain Eagle didn't care. He was just taking the opportunity to beat the other side up. As for how to deal with them afterwards, he would just have to see how they reacted.

Kobe also knew that the Mountain Eagles were using Department of Homeland Security resources to carry out revenge after the Alaska incident.

However, he didn't really have many options, because he was part of a secret investigation team, and although his authority was extensive, it was limited to the United States and a few of his staunchest allies.

The fact that dirty bombs cannot be discussed openly means that even when dealing with allies, there will be numerous obstacles.

At this point, it is necessary for various bigwigs to step in and use diplomatic means or private phone calls to put in a good word and give the green light.

But some things can't wait, so he needs a black team to make things happen before all the officials give their approval, then reveal his identity and leave the wrangling to the back office so he can go into battle unburdened.

Otherwise, he would have to spend most of his energy every day just answering phone calls, writing reports, and dealing with inquiries from all sides.

Kobe had no political connections whatsoever. He got to where he is today because the Mountain Eagles helped him rise to the top. At that time, apart from the Mountain Eagles, he had no one he could 100% trust.

So when the Mountain Eagles offered to help him with the work, Kobe Bryant, despite the pressure, managed to secure a contract with 'Thai Arctic Fox,' a military contracting company that didn't even exist yet.

Faced with the Mountain Eagles' conditions, Kobe hesitated for a long time before finally sighing and saying, "Our priority should be finding the Angel of Death, and don't go too far!"

When Mountain Eagle saw Kobe nod, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, when have you ever seen me do anything unreliable?"

One good thing about me is that I never put my friends in a difficult position!

Kobe, now more relaxed, looked around and said, "I'm taking all these people back with me. Are there any other useful people or intelligence in Romania?"

Mountain Eagle stroked his chin thoughtfully for a moment and said, "Tiriak Bank!"
The Ravi family of the Edward Foundation acquired Tiriak Bank and also helped Iberis bypass some key procedures to transfer Arctic Fox's pension funds.

They also helped orchestrate protests in Romania, seemingly preparing to support a new political party to come to power.

The existence of such a malign family is harmful to any democratic country. Once they infiltrate Romania's financial system, they will certainly exploit Romania's currency and their EU membership to cause trouble.

As a responsible nation, the United States should not allow them to act recklessly like this.

Kobe looked at the Mountain Eagle spouting nonsense with a straight face and said helplessly, "Dude, I'm just a group leader in the Department of Homeland Security. You should say that to Senator William Hurt."

What exactly do you want to do?

Mountain Eagle stroked his chin and said with a smile, "Tiriyak Bank is a private bank. If the Rawai family can acquire it, why can't I, a wealthy Thai man, do the same?"
If you simply communicate with the Romanian authorities to confirm the problems with the Edward Foundation, and then expel those NGOs that are causing trouble in Romania, the Romanian authorities will be happy to step in and sabotage the bank acquisition, forcing them to transfer the bank's shares at a low price.

Romania also held elections this year, and the current prime minister and his party are facing a lot of trouble. If they can't maintain their party's influence in Romania, their fate is destined to be grim.

Kobe listened intently, then looked at the Mountain Eagle as if he were looking at a ghost, and said, "You want to acquire a bank?"
Arctic foxes lost a hundred million in pension funds, and you come to help them start a war with others!
The results aren't out yet, and you're already going to acquire the bank that holds the Arctic Fox Pension Fund?
Tiryak Bank is not listed, but it still has a total market value of 20 billion euros. With so much money, why would Arctic Fox need to work so hard?
Dude, your schizophrenic behavior is making me a little uneasy…

Upon hearing this, the mountain eagle glanced at the deer, who remained calm, and said with his hands outstretched, "The Arctic fox is the Arctic fox, and I am me!"

I don't actually have that much cash on hand, but I can get Anna to raise funds from the Cyprus trust fund to complete the acquisition. Controlling a European bank would be a huge benefit for both me and for the safety of Anna's Russian overseas assets.

After listening, Kobe pointed incredulously at himself and said, "Is it really appropriate for you to tell me this?"

You're asking me, a Department of Homeland Security agent, to assist you and Great Russia Overseas Asset Management in acquiring a Romanian bank...

Do you want to listen to what you are saying?
Every single word in this content is enough to land me in jail.

Upon hearing this, Mountain Eagle laughed and said, "Anyway, it's not me who's going to jail..."

Seeing Kobe's slightly awkward expression, Mountain Eagle put his arm around the black man and walked away while smiling, saying, "You only need to communicate verbally with the Romanian side; there's no need to leave any written records."

I guess you wouldn't dare take bank shares, so I'll reserve some for you in El Salvador...

Our floating prison is now operational, but the prisons inside are mostly empty.

Those secluded sea prisons are particularly convenient for you to use as temporary residences, and even more convenient for you to conduct large-scale interrogations that are unacceptable to outsiders.

Of course, such places can't be free...

Referring to the Titan Group taking the blame for Guantanamo's situation for you, if anyone tries to cause you trouble regarding illegal imprisonment, you can also shift the blame to me.

Five million a month, I'll give you a 30% commission.

"If more prisoners are sent there in the future, I'll give you a rebate of $30,000 per person per year, based on a standard of $100,000 per person per year."

After hearing this, Kobe rubbed his temples in pain and said, "Mountainhawk, I'm going to hell!"

Mountain Eagle said with a smile, "Even if we're going to hell, it'll be that old man William Hurt who'll be at the forefront. He's the biggest investor in the El Salvador project."

Even if you're going to hell, with a senator paving the way for you, what are you worried about?
Let me tell you, the CIA is definitely involved in the Angel of Death affair.

The events in Alaska clearly demonstrate that the CIA has consistently condoned the Death Angels' misconduct, even resulting in the loss of a team of SEALs.

You should know more about this than I do. I'm not interested in knowing their specific motives, but the fact that you haven't been able to do anything about them so far means there are some secrets involved that can't be made public.

I'm guessing your relationship with the CIA isn't very good, so you can't get much help from them..."

Mountain Eagle paused for a moment, looking at Kobe's somewhat unpleasant expression, and said with a smile, "So you need to pay attention to the matter of renting the floating prison, because the other partner of the floating prison is named Mori. He is not only a political broker, but also has some friends in the American intelligence community."

I call those people the 'Losers' League.' These guys all invested in my financial office. They might not have much real power, but they all hold high positions and still have authority...

Do you know what this means? "

Kobe paused for a moment, then sighed and said, "It means they might not be able to get things done, but they still have the ability to mess things up."

At such critical moments, as long as these 'uninformed' bureaucrats help create chaos, the CIA can feel the operational pressure and force them to give me the intelligence I want.

Mountain Eagle smiled and nodded, saying, "Look, these benefits are almost all tailor-made for you. Shall we make a deal?"

Kobe nodded helplessly and said, "I'll submit a report and apply when I get back, but we can transfer all these people to your floating prison first."

Our main offices are currently in Seattle and New York, neither of which are really suitable for handling this kind of thing.

However, this kind of illegal operation requires us to create a fait accompli. Do you have any suggestions?

Mountain Eagle nodded with a smile and said, "I happen to have a C-27A transport plane at my disposal, and I also have a history of transporting prisoners to El Salvador for imprisonment and exhibition."

You've secured vital human trafficking and leads for America from an angry avenger, in exchange for cooperation and a paltry sum of money.

The Department of Homeland Security should give you an award!

Kobe looked at the Mountain Eagle, who had explained everything so simply, and nodded with a wry smile, saying, "You're right!"

But could you spare a moment to call William Hurt? I need enough space to work on the case; I don't have time to spend several hours every day updating them on the progress…

Mountain Eagle chuckled and said, "Then you should find a beautiful assistant with a nice voice to help you handle these things. Your girlfriend, Ida, would be a good choice."

You know, older men always seem to have a little more patience with beautiful women…

(End of this chapter)