Marvel Magic Case Files

Chapter 1217 Trip to Cuba (Second Update)

"A commander, a king, should remain calm and rational, and avoid war as much as possible. But when war comes, a commander must go all out to annihilate the enemy, without any mercy. Mercy belongs to peacetime; war can only be bestial. Only when the trigger is no longer pulled and the swords are sheathed can we return to the embrace of precious humanity."

"You're learning," Hammurabi said, glancing at the book's opening words with a pleasant tone. To others in Latvian's administrative and military institutions, the Praetorian Guard's physique and weaponry exuded an aura of authority, compelling one to straighten their back or tremble in fear, depending on one's stance. But regardless of stance, many ordinary people viewed the Praetorian Guard as cold war machines, and no member of the Praetorian Guard wanted to correct this misconception—which, in some ways, was true. "It seems the Emperor endowed you with a talent for learning when he created you," Hammurabi said. "While I also possess some of that talent, I'm more inclined to construct defenses and apply cement to my battle robes, like a child building sandcastles on the beach."

Ammon was amused by his colleague's words.

"That's something only He can know, brother. But I don't mind acquiring knowledge from outside the database outside of my duty hours." He didn't put away the books; the explosive pistol magazines, short sword, books, and pens were placed together, quite symbolically, because the Royal Guard itself was a perfect tool created to protect human civilization. Weapon in one hand, book in the other—this was precisely the Emperor's original intention when he created the Royal Guard. "The Emperor's words come from 'The Art of War,' specifically the chapter 'Fire Attack': 'A ruler should not raise an army in anger, nor a general in resentment in war,' but it carries a more humanistic touch."

"This book is also on my reading list, but the last person who tried to read on the gunship got airsick just ten minutes ago." Hammurabi's holographic projection shook his head, the captured photons faithfully reflecting the changes in light and shadow on the other end. This sophisticated communication technology showed no delay or lag when communicating between the surface and orbit, accurately depicting the subtle expressions on the other end of the communicator—a level of technology far surpassing Wakanda and Stark Industries. The hovering skull drone that projected the holographic projection circled Amon's cabin, pausing briefly in front of Diana Lister.

“Madam, you should rest for a while.” Hammurabi glanced at the cleaning marks under Diana Lister’s seat through the scanner of the suspended skull. The unfortunate airsickness he was referring to was Diana, and the young secretary blushed as he mentioned it. “Your job is to persuade Field Castro to accept our medical assistance; our lord does not wish this warrior to die too soon.”

“This is no easy task. Field Castro is quite opposed to imperialism, but to outsiders, Latvia is imperialism itself.” Diana Lister changed the subject, talking about the mission to avoid Hammurabi focusing on her airsickness. “I must explain to him, Tribunal, our Lord’s will, policies, the threats we face, and the unavoidable choices. Now that Field Castro has retired from politics, and our requests to meet with him have been repeatedly rejected by his brother Raul Castro, my chances of persuading either of them are slim.”

"But that's not the reason you're so dizzy from reading documents on the celestial horse. Get some rest, Diana. My lord hopes you can maintain a good mental state." Hammurabi shook his head, somewhat dissatisfied with Diana's relentless work ethic. Not everyone possesses superhuman strength and energy to handle such a heavy workload. For an ordinary person to try to keep up with the emperor's pace is torture in itself, and the only outcome would be death from overwork. Even the medical team assigned to Diana wouldn't be able to save her then. "I believe that the laser pistol gifted by the emperor will please Field Castro for a while. Don't forget, your real mission is to persuade Field Castro to provide cover for the monarch and secure His opportunity to carry out a secret mission to Peru."

The Latvian monarch's planned visit to Cuba had already made international headlines. The Royal Guard, including the Ammon, a Black Armored Guard squad from the Immortal City, a Sisters of the Clan assault squad, and a Fire Knights combat squad were all deployed to protect Diana's safety. In addition to infantry, a Sky Carrier and numerous armored vehicles accompanied her, demonstrating Latvian military projection capabilities. The CIA had successfully assassinated Castro over 600 times; they could certainly have done it countless times. Disrupting Cuban-Latvian relations through assassinations was a familiar task for the CIA, hence the emperor's willingness to send the Royal Guard to protect her closely, while simultaneously working with Cuba to establish security measures to welcome her arrival.

The moment Diana Lister became central to the Latvian regime, all her past records were destroyed. The world only saw an excessively young, blonde German woman leading a group of former Yugoslav officials to Cuba to make preparations, completely unaware of what conditions Latvian had offered Cuba. Now, with Fidel Castro's health condition widely known, if the CIA knew that Diana Lister had brought advanced medical aid and rejuvenating surgery from Latvian to Cuba, they might have even deployed US Navy warships to prevent the meeting.

"Supilulimas's forces need supplies and support, and his gunboats also need ammunition replenishment and repairs. We need to send him some Martian technicians," Hammurabi said, shifting his focus to the Imperial Guard in Peru. Five days earlier, Hammurabi had met with Supilulimas in low orbit, where the latter detailed the numerous problems Camilla and Laura Crawford were facing, hoping that Laura Crawford could obtain more documentary support from Kamar-Taj to help her decipher the inscriptions and find the Ishcher Silver Casket.

Diana now also learned some details that she had not known before.

The "ground attack aircraft" feared by Peruvian cartels is actually the anti-gravity plasma-propelled motorcycle of Supiluliumas. The explosive machine gun mounted on this vehicle is extremely valuable, specifically designed to fire explosive ammunition with a warhead that has an ultra-high density and ultra-high energy helium thermonuclear reaction. Basically, all the explosive ammunition used by the Royal Guard is of this type. The heavy .0.998-inch caliber ammunition can destroy any armored vehicle, and the armored vehicles of the South American government forces are simply no match for it.

"I'll arrange the rendezvous," Amon said. "Nick Fury has already prepared the smuggling cargo ship, and Supilulius can get all the supplies he needs."

"There's no need to wait for a response from Cuba. He has already planned to send reinforcements to Peru ahead of schedule. Regardless of whether Cuba is willing to provide cover, our Lord's will is beyond question. Our true mission is to eradicate the extradimensional beings in Peru; there is nothing else." Hammurabi nodded, intending to end the communication. "We have prepared contingency plans for a surprise attack by the US Air Force and Navy. When Cuba allows passage in an hour, the Sky Carrier will accompany you. Diana Lister, our Lord wants you to value your life. You are important to all of Latvia, understand?"

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