Fatal Strike: Paladins Mercenary Road

Chapter 906 Preparation
"Sanja's mother is a member of the Tiriak family. The elder Tiriak was once the greatest tennis player in Yugoslavia. After retiring, he founded Serbia's first private bank and divided the bank's shares into many parts."

Sanja's mother was the eldest daughter of old Tiriak, so she received 9% of the shares. After her death, these shares fell into Sanja's hands.

I met old Tiriak while leading the Arctic Fox team to help Colonel Tadic fight against NATO special forces, and we became good friends.

That $100 million pension was actually a commission we received from Colonel Tadic after he sold all his family assets and his wife borrowed money from her own family.

I decided to put that $100 million into an investment trust at Tiriak Bank, firstly as a pension fund, and secondly to preserve Mrs. Tadic's bank shares.

We agreed that as long as our $100 million remained in Tiriak Bank, Mrs. Tadic would retain her shares in the bank.

While Mrs. Tadic was still alive, Sanja was actually in Romania, where she trained in tennis with the support of old Tiriac and participated in many competitions.

She used to be a promising tennis player, but now…

Mountain Eagle listened to the 'legendary story' with a look of astonishment, then suddenly realized something and said with a strange expression, "Actually, what happened yesterday was just a test..."

If I don't meet Sangjia's requirements, then that 9% equity...

"Then you'll have to pay to buy it..."

Blood Fox shook his head before Mountain Eagle could finish speaking and said, "Since we're here, those shares will definitely be given to you. The only difference is whether you buy them or take them for free."

"It's obvious that you've met Sangjia's requirements..."

After listening, Mountain Eagle sighed and said, "Why bother? That 9% stake is worth at least 3000 to 5000 million euros..."

Blood Fox shook his head and said, "Their family has imposed some restrictions on this shareholding due to debt issues."

Moreover, it's clear that in Sanjay's eyes, revitalizing a mine and providing jobs for his people is more worthwhile than exchanging equity for tens of millions of euros.

Upon hearing this, the mountain eagle sighed with emotion...

He thought he was helping them, but now he realizes he actually got the biggest benefit right from the start.

This is not just a matter of tens of millions of euros; it will also save a lot of time spent arguing with the Edward Foundation over the issue of bank equity.

It's important to understand that every extra day of this wrangling reduces the bank's value by a fraction, and the time cost involved is immeasurable.

As a Jewish organization, the Edward Foundation is very shrewd in business, so even when making acquisitions, they do so at the lowest possible cost.

The Tiriak family was also cunning. They concealed the existence of the 9% stake held by Sanja and transferred 38% of the shares to the Edward Foundation, making them the largest shareholder and successfully taking control of the bank.

However, the 29% stake they retained, plus the 9% held by Sang Jia, actually equaled the stake held by the Edward Foundation.

This means that once they recover, they can come back at any time to fight for control of the bank.

This was a backup plan, but it's clear that the Tiriak family has abandoned the idea now that they know the origins of the Edward Foundation, which is why Anna was able to successfully take those shares from them.

Now, with the 9% held by Sanjaya and the shares recovered from other sources, the Edward Foundation has no way to resist and can only choose to cut its losses and leave under the pressure of the Romanian government.

It was only then that Mountain Eagle realized why Blood Fox had been so calm after going to the Tiriak Bank to confirm the loss of her pension...

Given his character, the Tiriak family should have had to pay the price for this.

Looking back now, it turns out that Blood Fox was also an insider; he knew more about the origins and shareholding structure of Tiriak Bank than anyone else.

Even the pension fund that all Arctic foxes are so proud of comes partly from the Tiriak Bank, which has been losing money for years but has never shortchanged the Arctic foxes a single penny.

If it were any other trust company, and they had been losing money for years, they would have plenty of ways to renege on the debt.

Back then, Arctic Fox earned 100 million euros in a single deal in Yugoslavia. Their opponents were NATO special forces, and they had to carry out the operation despite NATO bombing raids. You can imagine how intense the battle was back then.

Intense battles can often foster deep friendships and trust!

So when the Mountain Eagles' target was Kosovo, Blood Fox approached Colonel Tadic, and the two sides quickly reached a win-win agreement. Then, Sanjay, as the executor, faced the Mountain Eagles alone.

The Mountain Eagle made the best response, resulting in a win-win situation for both sides!
This is what they mean by "character determines destiny"!
If Mountain Eagle had approached Sang Jia, whom he was meeting for the first time, with the attitude of a businessman, he would have had to pay a heavy price to achieve his current result.

But when the mountain eagle showed sincerity to his old friend, the Arctic fox, he achieved the best outcome. The mountain eagle couldn't quite describe how he felt; he was actually a little embarrassed because he had previously placed himself in a relatively superior position…

However, when the results came out, Mountain Eagle discovered that he was the beneficiary of the Blood Fox Project. Sang Jia and the others had paid more than he had imagined, and the disparity inevitably made him feel a little embarrassed!
Seeing the calm look on Blood Fox's face, Mountain Eagle thought for a moment, took out his phone and doubled the funds and weapons he had promised Sang Jia yesterday. Then, looking at the gratified Blood Fox, he said somewhat helplessly, "When do we set off?"

Blood Fox glanced at the time, vigorously rubbed his hangover face, and said, "Someone will come to pick us up by boat at 10 pm tonight..."

We should be able to reach the Kosovo Liberation Organization-controlled area by daybreak tomorrow.

However, our opponent this time is a bit tough, so we need to make more preparations. I'll go out during the day to meet up with some old friends and buy some decent stuff.

Mountain Eagle waved his hand and said, "Tell me what you think we need. I have access to the U.S. Department of State."

This so-called 'channel' is definitely a lie, but Mountain Eagle thinks that if it's just for a small team, he can provide the necessary weapons and equipment all by himself, and there's no need to go outside and cause trouble.

Blood Fox frowned as he looked at Mountain Eagle and said, "We need some heavy weapons. Can the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provide these?"

Upon hearing this, Mountain Eagle nodded decisively and said, "No problem, I'll figure something out..."

I'm not familiar with the situation inside Kosovo. Are those Switchblade 600s and Spearhead missiles suitable?

Blood Fox shook his head and said, "If it's an assassination, a switchblade will suffice, but we need to capture 'White Whale' alive and bring him out, so we'll need some powerful weapons that can create a big commotion."

The Liberation Organization of Kosovo has nearly 2000 armed personnel who effectively control large areas of the Kosovo border and have armed helicopters as air power. If we are surrounded, we will need some special means to draw their attention.

If necessary, we can utilize NATO peacekeeping forces to cover our withdrawal.

After listening, the mountain eagle nodded and said, "Then I understand..."

Claymore directional mines, napalm bombs, AT4 rocket launchers, Stinger missiles...

Is there anything else you'd like to add?

Blood Fox pursed her lips and thought for a moment before saying, "I originally thought the Northern Brigade could provide us with firearms, but what they have now certainly won't meet your requirements, so..."

Do you know what weapons we need?
If possible, it would be best to prepare an additional 12 high-quality rifles and two PKM machine guns, as well as night vision goggles, radios, etc.

As Blood Fox looked at Mountain Eagle's surprised expression, he spread his hands and said, "We need to prepare a team on the outskirts to support us at any time. Colonel Tadic has agreed to let one of the Northern Brigade's most elite squads go with us into Kosovo to carry out the mission."

These equipment are for them!

Mountain Eagle didn't think Blood Fox's demands were excessive. After noting down the details, he glanced at the breakfast menu in the camp, then shook his head and said, "I'll go prepare it. I'll come back to meet you when the sun sets."

Intelligence from the Department of Homeland Security indicates that 'Beluga' has arrived in Kosovo and is making deals with some people in the Kosovo authorities. He will eventually head to the base of the Kosovo Liberation Organization...

We'll discuss the specific action plan once we arrive, but we really don't have much time, so we have to leave tonight.

Blood Fox nodded slightly and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Colonel Tadic has already mobilized the Serbs in Kosovo by phone, and they will also keep an eye on things for us. If there is any intelligence about 'White Whale,' we will know immediately."

As he spoke, Blood Fox looked at Mountain Eagle, who seemed to be in a hurry to leave. He pulled Mountain Eagle's arm and said seriously, "Mountain Eagle, you never underestimate your enemies, but I must remind you that you should never underestimate our allies!"
The Northern Brigade may appear to be in decline, but in reality, its elite members remain Serbia's top force.

They are more determined than we are to attack the Kosovo Liberation Organization!

The mountain eagle paused for a moment...

He did not include the Northern Brigade in his strike force, but he would not argue with Blood Fox on this matter. So he nodded seriously and said, "I understand. You wait for me here. I will bring some surprises to those elites of the Northern Brigade."

They'll love it!

After saying that, Mountain Eagle turned and left. He took the initiative to find Sanja and Colonel Tadic, and after formally introducing himself to the colonel, he borrowed a car and left the Northern Brigade's camp alone...

Arriving at the spot where the vehicle had been parked the day before, Mountain Eagle greeted Luca, who was on guard duty, then got into a car and left the camp, returning to New Pazar City. Following the guidance of the crows, he arrived at the upper reaches of a large river and stopped in a deserted area.

After getting off the bus, Mountain Eagle walked to the riverbank, seemingly deep in thought about something...

(End of this chapter)