Fatal Strike: Paladins Mercenary Road

Chapter 974 Key Information
When questioned by the white state trooper, Mountain Eagle smiled and said, "Sir, I have never seen the woman in the photo."

However, while I was crossing the river, I heard the sound of gunfire. If this woman is truly important, you should try to go and check on her, and while you're at it, you can also collect the bodies of those soldiers.

Upon hearing this, the white state trooper's eyes flashed with a cold light, but he remained calm as he said, "Someone sent me a recorded intelligence report that a squad from the 19th Airborne Special Forces was involved in a firefight in Mexico..."

They mentioned you in their final call and repeatedly emphasized that this woman was with you...

Therefore, I need you to come with me to the police station. There are some things I need you to explain in detail!

As he spoke, the white-clad man glanced at the black-clad soldiers around him, forced a smile, and whispered to Mountain Eagle, "Sir, these are soldiers from the 19th Airborne Special Forces. They are very angry right now, so if they offend you in any way, I think you should be able to understand."

"I don't understand!"

Mountain Eagle shook his head decisively and said, "As an advisor to the Department of Homeland Security, I assisted the refugee group in completing an extreme rescue in Mexico, saving more than 100 kidnapped women and children. I also helped them recover more than 6 kilograms of enriched uranium."

Even if those highly enriched uranium were simply strapped to ordinary bombs, they could turn a small town into a no-man's land.

I don't need your thanks, after all, I'm getting paid, but I won't accept your rude treatment.

As he spoke, Mountain Eagle pointed to Ryan Donovan, who was 'on the verge of death' inside the car, and a helicopter rapidly approaching in the distance. He smiled and said, "Officer, the critically ill patient in the car needs an ambulance..."

"You want me to cooperate with your investigation, that's fine, but first you need to tell me how you managed to intercept me at such a rapid pace?"

Seeing the eagle's confident demeanor, the white-haired man hesitated for a few minutes before shaking his head and saying, "I've already called an ambulance. Now I need you to come with me to the police station for questioning..."

Now that we have received the soldiers' last words, we must investigate the cause and effect of the matter.

Since you say you have nothing to do with this matter, I believe you won't object to coming with us...

Trust me, it won't take up too much of your time!

Mountain Eagle looked up at the helicopter that had flown overhead, and at Kobe, who was sitting on the side of the helicopter, waving down from the open door. He smiled and waved, then turned to the older white police officer in front of him and said with a smile, "Up there is the leader of the refugee group, who is also my leader..."

You can talk to him. As long as he agrees and everything is done according to proper procedures, I'm happy to cooperate with your investigation.

After all, it was a group of American soldiers who died. Someone has to stand up and give them an explanation, otherwise who would dare to enlist and serve America? Don't you think so?

Mountain Eagle's words made the white state trooper's face darken...

From the moment the cars stopped, although it seemed that Mountain Eagle was cooperating the whole time, in fact, Mountain Eagle controlled the pace of the conversation.

The failure to find the crucial human-shaped ledger left the elderly white state trooper somewhat at a loss...

If they find the human-shaped ledger and complete the tasks assigned by the boss, they certainly won't hesitate to kill to cover it up.

So what if you're an advisor to the Department of Homeland Security?
Once the two sides exchange fire, they can freely dispose of the scene so that others can't cause them any trouble.

But the mission is not yet complete, the human ledger has disappeared, they cannot kill those who know the truth, and they do not want to needlessly provoke the Department of Homeland Security.

They actually had no idea who Mountain Eagle was, because their target was that human-shaped ledger...

Now they know that Mountain Eagle is related to that human-shaped ledger, but they can't ask him directly, and they have to pretend nothing is wrong when faced with Mountain Eagle's sarcasm.

This feeling is terrible!
They certainly wouldn't have acted this way if they were facing ordinary people, but the mountain eagle exuded such a strong aura of power...

Making others feel that you are not to be trifled with is a very important skill!
It's not about being ruthless and domineering like a fairy, but rather a strong aura that comes from inner confidence. Of course, the most important thing is to have a good physique and the ability to deal with unexpected dangers.

And the mountain eagle happens to be very good at this...

He was certain that as long as these people didn't act recklessly, they wouldn't dare to do anything to him.
He needs to stall for time now...

No matter what the other party wants to get from him, there are still some preliminary procedures to go through.

His testimony and that of the six-man "cleaner" group would keep them busy for 48 hours, so that Dalia and the others could lead everyone out of the enemy's territory and find a safe place to settle down.

The longer it drags on, the more impatient the other party will become!

Once the Mountain Eagles enter the proper legal system, whatever the other party wants to do will require them to pay a higher price, thus exposing more of their true colors.

When Kobe got off the helicopter, Dalia and the others had already been moved to a farm near a small town...

Galahad approached 'Arthur' while the others went to rest in the farmhouse...

The old man had a back injury, making everything he did—walking, sitting, and lying down—a bit stiff. He had Robin take 'Arthur' into the stable on the side of the cabin, then took a deep breath and followed him in…

Seeing Arthur sitting on the ground in pain, his eyes darting back and forth between Robin and himself, Galahad walked up to Arthur, looked down at his old friend who had worked alongside him for many years, and said in a deep voice, "Why?"

Arthur paused for a moment, then suddenly shook his head and chuckled, saying, "You've already seen the result, and you still want to ask me why?"

Galahad nodded slightly and said, "I know you lost a lot of money, even losing a lot of money with 'White Whale'! But I still don't understand why you betrayed Gawain and the others?"

You took all their possessions, and now you're taking their lives...

Why? "

'Arthur' looked at Galahad with sympathetic eyes and said, 'Galahad, you've also worked in MI6, you should understand...'

If I don't do this, Gao Wen and his men will point their guns at me immediately!

I lost, I admit it...

But does that mean you're a good person?

If you hadn't wanted to break away from the Knights of the Round Table and form the Grail Knights, if you hadn't held me back at crucial moments, the Knights of the Round Table could have been sold for a very good price, and things wouldn't have turned out this way!
You've got me, I surrender, just give me a quick death..."

Galahad shook his head and said, "No..."

You are not my prisoner, so I have no right to dispose of you!

Arthur paused for a moment, then said, "The guy who grabbed me is that 'Mountain Eagle,' right?"

Are you working for him now?

Galahad shook his head and then nodded, saying, "My main task right now is revenge..."

'Beluga' has been captured; you are the second target...

We have a third target, and you should know who it is!

Upon hearing this, Arthur sighed and said, "Angel of Death!"
You're looking for the Angel of Death...

But I think even if you find him, you'll be very disappointed!

Galahad looked at Arthur's dejected expression and said in a deep voice, "Why? Where is he?"

'Arthur' shook his head and said, 'I don't know where he is. I only know that all his affairs are being handled by other people now...'

As he spoke, 'Arthur' looked at Galahad, his expression bitter, and said, "You might not believe it, but I hate the Angel of Death even more than you do, because that guy made me lose a lot of money, so much money that I can never pay it back in this lifetime..."

Upon hearing this, Galahad squinted and said in a deep voice, "So you went to Mexico to smuggle nuclear materials, and then you also set your sights on Los Zetas's treasury?"
"Was this an idea suggested by the Angel of Death?"

Arthur nodded slightly and said, "I had no choice, did I?"
It seems I was used as a pawn by the Angel of Death to attract attention, while you...

You are all just pawns, pawns in a game, acting according to the Angel of Death's plan.

Galahad, seeing that Arthur's injuries had worsened due to her agitation, took out a dose of morphine, squatted down in front of her, waved the morphine in front of her eyes, and said, "Even if you don't know where the Angel of Death is, you at least know where Miranda is..."

Tell me, and I'll make things easier for you!
We're old friends, I don't want to see you tied to a chair and waterboarded by the Americans..."

'Arthur' looked at Galahad, then suddenly smiled and shook her head, saying, 'No, I won't say...'

Although I don't know the specifics of what happened, I am well aware that the Angel of Death has leverage to threaten America.

I've been helping them smuggle nuclear materials in the past, so I'm guessing it's something like a dirty bomb...

You certainly wouldn't dare kill me, and you would definitely hand me over to the Department of Homeland Security.

Miranda's information is my last resort, I can't give it to you...

"I'd die if I gave it to you!"

As she spoke, 'Arthur' looked at Galahad, whose face held a complex expression. A painful smile tugged at the corners of her lips as she said, "Galahad, if you want to kill me, you can do it now..."

Galahad looked at 'Arthur' with a complicated expression, sighed, and said, "'Arthur,' we once considered you our most reliable comrade-in-arms; we had almost no secrets between us..."

Do you think we won't find your son and granddaughter just because you hid them in Scotland?
Lancelot, Percival, and Lan Malok are all alive. He's injured, but he can still handle your son, that gambling addict, without a problem.

As Galahad looked at Arthur's violently contracting pupils, he shook his head painfully and said, "You moved the Knights of the Round Table's public funds to cover your son's gambling debts, didn't you?"

Who would believe that the world's second-ranked Knights of the Round Table were brought down because of a gambler and his mother?

'Arthur,' I know you're not afraid of death at all; your son and granddaughter are the only people you care about...

Give me an answer, don't force me to use the same tactics I used in Northern Ireland on you..."

(End of this chapter)