Fatal Strike: Paladins Mercenary Road

Chapter 918 Reinforcements
While monitoring the convoy's location through the crow, Mountain Eagle said, "To join Arctic Fox, firstly, one needs top-notch combat skills; secondly, one must agree with Arctic Fox's philosophy and future direction; and finally, one must obey my orders..."

Eddie paused for a moment and said, "I understand Arctic Fox's philosophy, but what is its future direction?"
What are you planning to do with the Arctic foxes?

Mountain Eagle stared at the convoy through his tactical goggles and said in a deep voice, "Crack down on human trafficking..."

Therefore, individuals and organizations that treat their fellow human beings like pigs will be targets of Arctic foxes.

Initially, I will invest my own money to establish an Arctic Fox Foundation. As long as we can achieve something, we can raise funds from the public.

Treating the fight against human trafficking as a mission will allow Arctic Fox to transcend the mercenary paradigm. If we succeed, Arctic Fox will become a true legend, not just a mercenary.

Eddie asked with a puzzled look, "You're paying for it yourself, and then you're raising funds? How is the Arctic Fox's mission salary calculated?"

If we only offer fixed salaries, it will be difficult for us to attract truly top-notch talent to join us.

And if the fundraising fails, will you have to pay for it yourself from the bottom up?

Mountain Eagle pushed open the safety cover on the remote control, then pressed his thumb on the detonation button...

"First of all, the fundraising is bound to succeed. There are countless people in this world who hate human traffickers, and Arctic Fox has an extremely high reputation and credibility. As long as we are willing to stand up and fight against human trafficking, we will definitely be able to raise enough funds..."

Even if each person who follows us only donates 100 yuan, as long as there is enough attention, we can reap a large amount of funds.

Believe me, I've been through it, I know how parents who have lost their children feel...

As he spoke, Mountain Eagle waved for Eddie and Camel to each find a large tree to hide under, then said with a smile, "Salary is the last thing I'm worried about..."

Because as long as the fund operates smoothly, its annual profits can cover the salaries of all employees at Fjällräven.

The team handles all logistics and operations, with an annual salary of 10 to 20, comprehensive insurance, plus Fjällräven's pension system, and it's a righteous cause...

"Will what you're saying sway those top experts?"

Eddie was stunned for a moment. Just as he was about to shake his head and pour cold water on Mountain Eagle's enthusiasm, Mountain Eagle pressed the remote control in his hand...

"Boom, boom, boom, boom..."

A series of explosions rang out from the roadside a hundred meters away...

8枚内含1.5磅炸药，700枚钢珠的M18A1阔剑反步兵定向雷，在四辆车进入它们的杀伤范围的瞬间同时爆炸。

The front of the first military jeep had already passed the last directional mine, but the sudden explosion of the Claymore sprayed steel balls that swept across a 60-degree area in front of it like a greatsword, bringing the entire jeep into the kill zone.

The tiny steel balls, like a legendary rain of needles, created a killing zone, instantly turning vehicles within range into beehives and causing fatal injuries to the occupants.

Explosions, thick smoke, screams...

The lucky survivors groped their way through the thick smoke, then realized what had happened. Shouldering their weapons and pulling their wounded, groaning companions along, they scrambled off the vehicles and, as they left the smoke-filled area, struggled to breathe in the less acrid air while simultaneously establishing a defensive perimeter and calling for reinforcements…

The attacked convoy was in complete disarray and had no organization whatsoever. So much so that when Mountain Eagle and his two companions, wearing gas masks, approached the scene to within about 20 meters, those people didn't even realize that someone had crept up behind them.

"Clap clap clap, clap clap clap..."

"Papa, papa..."

"Pah, pah, pah, pah..."

Three people, three different shooting styles...

Camel Charged at the forefront, choosing to suppress those who seemed capable of retaliating with a simple and brutal three-round burst while running...

With his position in the center, Mountain Eagle's double-shot bursts have an incredibly fast pace that is difficult for ordinary people to imitate. If you don't pay attention, some people might even mistake him for firing in rapid succession.

Eddie was the only one who chose single-shot bursts, and he consciously slowed down the pace to pursue accurate shooting, ensuring that every bullet hit the enemy, even if it was not fatal, in order to break the opponent's ability to retaliate.

The camouflaged elk, resembling a large bird's nest, perched in the middle of a large tree, watching the battle unfolding 400 meters away through its scope...

Watching Mountain Eagle and his two companions, it was as if they were three sharp knives working in perfect unison, stabbing into the enemy's 'heart' from three directions, and then beginning to 'stir and bleed' them out...

The soldiers who were attacked clearly had weapons, but they didn't even have a chance to fight back, because as soon as they showed their faces, bullets would come after them.

The three top marksmen's courageous frontal charge, using an unreasonable fighting style, quickly shattered the enemy's will to resist, turning them into lambs to the slaughter.

Even Elk, a top-tier sniper, couldn't find a suitable opportunity to intervene because Mountain Eagle and his team were attacking too fast and putting too much pressure on the enemy, making it impossible for a sniper of Elk's caliber to find a valuable target.

As the battle entered its final, close-quarters engagement, the mountain eagle suddenly accelerated and overtook the camel when the two were only about 30 meters apart...

The three men's positions changed from a linear formation to a triangle, with Mountain Eagle becoming the prominent arrowhead, drawing all the enemy's attention while creating more firing space for Camel and Eddie on either side.

Whether it was the eagle's provocation that stirred their competitive spirit, or the fact that they were more comfortable using pistols at this distance, Camel and Eddie almost simultaneously put down their rifles, drew their pistols with lightning speed, and began to fire.

Camel's M1911 unleashed an extremely rapid rate of fire. Just as the two enemies cowering below the roadside mustered the courage to stand up and fire, bullets found their way to the heads.

The continuous barrage of high-powered pistol bullets turned their heads into rotten watermelons; the shattered skulls and splattered brain matter on the ground formed an abstract painting.

Eddie repeatedly pulled the trigger of his revolver while moving, killing two guys who were huddled on the ground on the flank of the Mountain Eagle, trying to ambush him... After running out of bullets, Eddie forcefully opened the revolver's magazine, ejected the spent cartridges, and then used the quick-load device in his right hand to load 6 bullets into the magazine. He then closed the magazine and fired again.

Even the mountain eagle couldn't quite describe how it felt...

With two top-notch marksmen as partners, fighting a well-prepared battle like this is incredibly easy!

The soldiers in front of me were like NPCs in a game level, posing absolutely no threat to me...

"Papa, papa..."

Mountain Eagle used consecutive double shots to kill the last two armed soldiers, then began to clean up the battlefield, finishing off the fallen soldiers with shots to the head.

After checking the soldiers who had escaped from the vehicle and then examining the bodies inside, Mountain Eagle breathed a sigh of relief. He retrieved an M2 heavy machine gun and several boxes of ammunition from the vehicle, then instructed Eddie and Camel to gather the enemy's weapons together and plant a time bomb...

Twenty minutes later, they drove away from the scene in a jeep, detonating the bomb left behind.

"boom……"

Hearing the explosion behind him, Eddie, sitting in the passenger seat, let out a strange cry. He stretched his right hand out and pounded on the car door, shouting, "That's right! We're the best..."

Even the camel, who was used to arguing with Eddie, didn't spoil the fun. He nodded vigorously and said, "That's right, we're just old, but we're still the best!"

As he spoke, Camel turned and glanced at Mountain Eagle, grinning as he said, "Kid, whatever you're planning to do, we can hold out for a few more years until you find the right people."

As long as we're not all dead, the Arctic Foxes won't fall. We won't shift all the blame onto you!

Mountain Eagle paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "It's fine if you dump it on me. If you can't do the work, can't Tiffany and the others?"
I believe that if Tiffany knew about Fjällräven's future plans, she would be even more motivated than you!

Camel had always opposed Tiffany becoming a member of Arctic Fox's frontline attack force because he felt his daughter lacked the ability and experience, and most importantly, he didn't want her to live a life of danger.

The mountain eagle's impromptu invention of the Arctic Fox Rescue Team, which recruited Tiffany, was a lifesaver for the camel.

But the camels have changed their minds now, because according to the mountain eagles, their future enemies are the human traffickers, and the Arctic foxes will always be in an attacking position.

If Tiffany can't handle this situation, then all her years of HRT career will have been for nothing.

Just as Camel was about to nod in agreement with Mountain Eagle's statement and include Tiffany in the Arctic Fox's operational lineup, Mountain Eagle suddenly spoke up: "Speed ​​up, the enemy's helicopter has taken off. Turn right at the intersection ahead, let's find a place to hide..."

The camel slammed on the gas, propelling the jeep for several kilometers before turning right at an intersection onto a side road. It drove into a hilly area, eventually leaving the side road and disappearing into a coniferous forest…

The moment the vehicle stopped, everyone got out and worked together to pull up a camouflage net, creating a canopy over the sky...

Just as Mountain Eagle was about to tell everyone to take a break, his phone suddenly rang...

Picking up the phone and seeing Sang Jia's number, Mountain Eagle frowned and answered in a deep voice, "This is Mountain Eagle. Sang Jia, we can talk on the radio..."

No sooner had Mountain Eagle finished speaking than a gasp came from the other end of the phone…

Anita, who had just left a little over an hour ago, exclaimed in surprise, "You really are the mountain eagle! You really are the legendary Arctic fox?"

Then Anita realized there was more important business to discuss, so she spoke very quickly: "I contacted the head of Polaris, and they are willing to pay $80 to hire Arctic Fox for the rescue mission."

The Polaris team is en route to Kosovo, accompanied by representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

They can mobilize NATO peacekeeping forces to a limited extent to cooperate, and at the same time, they can be responsible for safely escorting the rescued people to Serbia.

Their only demand is that you hand over the evidence of the Kosovo Liberation Organization's human trafficking activities.

Mountain Eagle was stunned for a moment; he hadn't expected the 'Polaris Organization' to have such immense power...

Hearing Anita's excited questions over the phone, Mountain Eagle thought for a moment and then shook his head, saying, "80 won't be enough to hire Arctic Fox, and we basically don't take on any outside missions anymore."

However, we plan to instead establish a non-profit organization specifically to combat human trafficking. You can have someone from the Polaris organization transfer money to a designated account, and then that money will go into the 'Arctic Fox Foundation'.

Anita on the other end of the phone paused for a moment, then suddenly exclaimed in surprise: "Arctic Fox is going to become a non-profit organization to combat human trafficking?"

Do you need investigators?
My partner and I have in-depth knowledge of international human trafficking routes, and I have many friends in this industry...

Sir, Arctic Fox is the best mercenary team in the world. If you guys really... oh my god...

This is simply the best news I've heard in recent years!

After listening, Mountain Eagle frowned and said, "Why do I feel like you're happier than I am?"

Anita exclaimed in surprise, "Shouldn't I be happy that the world's number one mercenary team is joining the fight against human trafficking?"

Upon hearing this, the mountain eagle laughed and said, "You're getting ahead of yourself!"

What I mean by combating human trafficking might be a little different from what you imagine—only targeting traffickers…”

(End of this chapter)