Fatal Strike: Paladins Mercenary Road

"Mountain Eagle, this is more than just a warning..."

Perhaps influenced by Shan Ying's attitude, Li Chengji relaxed a bit and said, "You've been physically isolated. Do you know what that means?"

They have the ability to sanction you at any time, without even needing to use violence. If they want, all companies or individuals associated with them will keep their distance from you.

People are forgetful. The 'Mountain Eagle' brand that you painstakingly built will disappear completely within one to two years. No one will do business with you, and no one will remember what you did.

Once your deterrent power diminishes, you'll find it incredibly difficult to move an inch!

Mountain Eagle paused for a moment, then suddenly laughed and said, "Maybe they did a good deed!"

Lee Sung-hee asked curiously, "What do you mean?"

Mountain Eagle chuckled easily and said, "Sister, tell me the truth, what does 'Mountain Eagle' represent in your heart or in other people's hearts?"

Li Chengji seemed to realize something. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Top mercenary, top mediator, extremely skilled at problem-solving, and a financial hunter with unique insight..."

You have many other strengths, but outsiders aren't really aware of them!

Mountain Eagle laughed and said, "Sister, to tell you the truth, the me you all remember is not the me I idealize at all."

The reason I established the "Mountain Eagle" brand was because I needed to resolve the Snowden issue at the time. I had no leverage, so I had to build deterrence through my own efforts.

I have absolutely no interest in becoming a mercenary, nor in becoming someone who solves problems for others.

I started doing those things because I didn't have any initial capital, but now I do...

Your bosses can't just take my money out of the bank, right?
They gave me a warning, and now they should offer me a reward, otherwise, if a 'madman' like me does something outrageous, they'll be in trouble too, right?

Upon hearing this, Li Chengji seemed to suddenly remember something, shook her head, and said with a wry smile, "El Salvador..."

The mountain eagle paused for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "What? El Salvador?"

William Hurt wants to back out?

Lee Sung-hee seemed to have figured something out, and she said in a much more relaxed tone, "On the contrary!"
William Hurt wasn't trying to back out; he wanted to completely hand over control of El Salvador to you, including but not limited to the power plant under construction and the cryptocurrency exchange that hadn't even launched yet…”

Upon hearing this, the mountain eagle asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"

Lee Sung-hee took a deep breath and said, "At first I thought they physically isolated you and then kicked you to El Salvador in order to trap you there."

But now I think I understand…

The mountain eagle frowned and asked curiously, "Trapped me? How is that possible?"

Lee Sung-hee sighed and said, "Yes, I also feel that I can't keep you trapped, so I'm particularly worried that you'll have a conflict with them."

But I'm not worried anymore..."

As she spoke, Li Chengji suddenly chuckled and said, "I have to apologize to you because you are much more magnanimous and ambitious than I imagined."

Li Chengji's attitude left Shan Ying somewhat puzzled. He said helplessly, "Big sister, can you stop beating around the bush and tell me what's going on?"

Lee Sung-hee said with a smile, "Mountain Eagle, soon you will become El Salvador's political advisor, and El Salvador will be influenced by you to submit an application to establish diplomatic relations with the East."

Because of your 'disrespectful behavior,' the United States will impose sanctions on El Salvador and you personally, and all companies and individuals associated with you will be subject to sanctions.

Then the Salvadoran president will step down, and a new presidential election will be held!

Mountain Eagle said incredulously, "Me? A political advisor? How the hell do I not know that?"
What do they mean?
The bulk of El Salvador's investments come from William Hurt and a bunch of Silicon Valley bigwigs. This kind of behavior will wipe out their initial investments. Even if they wanted to sanction me, would they need to resort to such methods?

Upon hearing this, Li Chengji smiled and said, "I didn't understand at first either, but now I understand a little!"

Mountain Eagle, they want to tie you to El Salvador; they've even prepared several presidential candidates for you.

I don't know exactly what happened, but they want to amplify El Salvador's role many times over according to your original plan, turning it into a cryptocurrency exchange center, or rather, a guarantee center!
And you are the one they chose!

You're right, they're scared, so they're trying to cut off your financial and trade ties with the outside world through various means...

Once you establish deep political and economic ties with El Salvador, there's no escaping it!
Mountain Eagle, those old folks at the Lake Baikal Foundation wield power that's hard for ordinary people to imagine. They're unlikely to do anything against the rules for petty gains like the people you killed, but they have ways of trapping someone and even making that person work for them!
They are the rules!

Upon hearing this, Mountain Eagle said in a deep voice, "Those people are the rules?"

What makes them think that after 'sanctioning' me, I will give them what they want?
Most of the investment in El Salvador was raised by William Hurt and his Silicon Valley associates…

Lee Sung-hee had figured things out by now. She smiled and said, "But it was you who pushed for El Salvador to establish diplomatic relations with the East. Although you didn't show up yourself, the assassin Matthias used your name when he gave money to officials in El Salvador."

Although the establishment of diplomatic relations has not yet taken shape, the first phase of investment and loans from Dongda University have been secured.

The current president of El Salvador used the pie in the sky you painted—namely, a resort area that has yet to materialize and some untapped mineral resources in the central region—as collateral to obtain a large loan from the Eastern University, while also securing a $40 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

If you don't admit it, not only will the establishment of diplomatic relations fall through, but William Hurt and the Silicon Valley group's investment will also be ruined, and all your and Dongda's previous investments will go down the drain...

Those power plants, those coastal highways already under construction, and even the whole of El Salvador will be condemned to hell because of you.

El Salvador abandoned its own currency long ago, and its entire financial system is dominated by the US dollar. The United States could destroy it as easily as ordering a slice of pizza.

Not only El Salvador, but even the 'shadow fleet' you and Amelia planned will face settlement difficulties due to sanctions...

Although they cannot control the international banking payment system, they can intervene through legislation, requiring banks around the world to pay attention to trade accounts related to you.

Mountain Eagle, you have no choice. El Salvador is the 'anchor point' they chose for you. If your ideal career is international shadow trading, then you can't live without the virtual currency payment system.

"If El Salvador is destroyed, you will lose the most important piece of your puzzle, and then their 'sanctions' will really take effect."

Upon hearing this, the mountain eagle felt a chill run down its spine and asked, "Why did they push El Salvador onto me?"

Just to trap me there?

Lee Sung-hee thought for a moment, then slowed her tone and said, "No, this is the 'sweet date' you just mentioned!"
There were definitely internal disagreements, but William Hurt certainly played a positive role in them; he wanted to bring you into the game...

I don't know the specifics, but the signals they're sending are very clear...

"Mountain Eagle, you can refuse, but the price of refusal will be extremely high, extremely high!"

After listening, Mountain Eagle leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and thought for a long time before saying into the phone, "Is there some problem within the Lake Baikal Foundation?"
I don't understand why they would go to such lengths?

If they're really powerful enough to buy and sell a country, then what do I have to offer them?

Upon hearing this, Li Chengji smiled and said, "To some people, buying and selling a country is nothing more than a business transaction."

Places like El Salvador are considered utterly worthless by many!
However, your plan allows El Salvador to serve as 'collateral,' which amplifies the value of the cryptocurrency.

If you succeed, many people will reap astronomical sums of money from your success.

If you don't handle it well, the El Salvador landmine will smash you to pieces!
"Mountain Eagle, they've brought you a 'sweet date,' but if you can't digest it, it will become poison." (End of Chapter)