Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger
Chapter 106 Problems

Chapter 106: Chapter 106 Problems

Mountain Eagle was no hotheaded rookie...

The situation he observed had ignited a fire in his heart, but it didn’t mean he’d act recklessly without considering the consequences!

When he decided to provoke and enrage Agent Martha, he had already planned his next steps.

The Thai Coast Guard had always been off the coast of Kamui, trying to intercept those brazen mercenaries.

It wasn’t just a matter of duty, but also the demands of the smugglers...

For Thailand to become the largest smuggling hub in Southeast Asia, could the Coast Guard not be taking bribes?

Accepting money meant protecting those ’clients’...

This was the rule!

Now, within just a week, three smuggling vessels had been destroyed off the coast of Kamui, and the goods and crew aboard were mercilessly eliminated.

Indeed, MI6 and CIA had deterred the smugglers through this action, but they also sealed off this maritime route which could generate huge profits daily.

Blood Fox had a particularly apt saying: for those living in the underworld, a true grievance of life and death wasn’t about whom you beat up or offended, but whose money flow you blocked!

The Thai Coast Guard couldn’t care less about what intelligence agency you were from; if you blocked their money flow, they’d dare to sink you into the sea.

Not to mention, such actions could even earn them commendations!

Offically you’re in the wrong, and it doesn’t matter if you’re just an operative who can’t be exposed, or even a consul from a country—if you die, you’re just dead, let alone the mercenaries!

In the system where spies and agents operate, there is no retaliation for a ’person who made a mistake,’ because whoever orders the retaliation must bear enormous political risks.

They might try their best to save their own surviving spies, but only because those spies generally possess a well-established network of connections, with the people within that network being the most valuable part.

This is also why, after capturing spies, countries usually spare their lives.

They are valuable; even if their networks can’t be uncovered, they can still be used to exchange for something of value!

MI6 and CIA may sound impressive, but their operations in any country are illegal...

Without prior notification, and without an explicit request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for cooperation, any official striking these spies is acting legally, within regulations, and may even be rewarded.

Mountain Eagle couldn’t share all of the intelligence with Taigore and Tessa because he couldn’t explain how he recognized Martha’s identity as an agent...

Because once the events in Pattaya are revealed, and if Mountain Eagle is linked to the missing ’Plutonium,’ his trouble would be endless.

Hence, he needed the simplest way to prove to the police force represented by Taigore that he had identified the right person.

By provocation, by infuriating Martha, to let this group of operatives and mercenaries, who were unwilling to waste time, choose the most simple and brutal way to settle the issue, would immediately clarify their identities.

In Thailand, there were plenty of armed locals, but armed foreigners were likely up to no good, and those who possessed guns and even dared to attack a police station could be directly classified as terrorists!

As Martha left the office, Mountain Eagle made a call to Taigore, and this Crime Investigation Bureau Deputy Director, who was as vigilant as ever due to anti-gang operations in Bangkok, powered up like he had taken a stimulant, commandeering a service plane, and together with his sister and Glu Supa, they rushed towards Kamui...

Taigore was much more clear-headed than his sister Tessa and understood that Mountain Eagle was sending a great accomplishment and prestige his way.

You—the Kamui police team—couldn’t solve the problem, I come and it’s sorted, don’t you have to be more obedient in the future?

My sister will work here in the future; don’t you have to show her more respect?

Independently tackling terrorists, the Thai Police Team could prove its capability and also find the opportunity to request more funding from Congress.

Taigore didn’t yet know that Mountain Eagle’s target was the UK and US agents, and knowing this would probably make him even happier...

Because his family held political status, and their position meant they could only be swayed, capturing a few spies was tantamount to seizing a few significant bargaining chips, allowing the Pasok family to reap substantial political benefits.

Even if the UK and US had contacts in the Thai Congress, they wouldn’t dare to act because as soon as the identity of the spies was revealed, anyone attacking the Taigore family would be seen as the traitor!

Thailand might not have much international influence, but it is a sovereign state with national dignity!

The President of the United States might curse Thailand a few times, and the King of Thailand might not dare to peep, but killing a few spies was of no pressure to Thailand...

The position and stance of Taigore’s family determined that they were naturally in conflict with foreign intelligence agencies, whatever they did was justified...

Never think that an outcome-oriented agency like an intelligence organization would retaliate at all costs using dark methods because of an underling’s mistake...

Firstly, no one is willing to undertake such political risks, nor is there a budget for it!

’Complications,’ for all spies, are the biggest of taboos.

Mountain Eagle shared all of his thoughts and plans with Blood Fox...

Blood Fox, the old KGB, watched the man he had fished out of the Mekong River with a bit of awe and said, "You really shouldn’t be a mercenary; you should be in politics..."

Mountain Eagle spread his hands helplessly and said, "I’m only interested in making money, in the past and now!

I just understand better than most that those who only think of money usually don’t make big and stable income.

If I want to settle here, I have to do things beneficial to this place. Only by gaining recognition first can one naturally acquire power..."

Saying this, Mountain Eagle glanced at the two Indians whose faces were ashen. He said with a smile, "Plus, I particularly want to kill them...

Why wouldn’t I do something that serves both purposes perfectly?"

The bloodthirstiness that flashed through Mountain Eagle’s eyes for a moment made even Blood Fox, the old gun, a bit uncomfortable. After a few seconds of silence, he nodded and said, "Since you already have a plan, then go for it!"

Looking at the gun bag that held Mountain Eagle’s Benelli M2, Blood Fox shook his head and said, "Shotguns are not good for night battles; I have guns in my car, I’ll go get them.

Mi Lu will be operating on the periphery; he’ll knock out the ’eyes’ across the street at the first sign of enemy attack, then cover us to hold those men back.

Are you sure you can rely on your police friend?"

Mountain Eagle nodded and said, "When there’s a benefit involved, most people can be relied upon!"

Hearing this, Blood Fox gave a slight nod, then walked out of the office, pulled an oversized carry bag from his car, and came back...

He threw the large bag on the ground for Mountain Eagle to check and observed the surroundings of the office once again. With a sense of helplessness, he shook his head and said, "This lousy house can’t block bullets at all; we need to figure out a way to set up a few reliable covers...

From my experience, the Thai Police will act slower than you expect."

Hearing this, Mountain Eagle nodded deeply in agreement and said, "If you had told me this earlier, I might not have been injured in Bangkok...

But the main force this time comes from the Coast Guard; they should have enough firepower, right?"

Blood Fox looked at Mountain Eagle with a frown and hesitated for a few seconds before he shook his head and said, "If I were you, I wouldn’t put all my hope on the Coast Guard."

Blood Fox looked into Mountain Eagle’s eyes curiously and said, "Have you noticed a problem with yourself?"

Mountain Eagle was taken aback and said, "What problem?"

Blood Fox frowned and said, "You’re clearly a Lone Wolf, but when facing problems, you always habitually believe in ’the power of comrades’...

You must understand that entrusting your safety to others’ abilities is the most foolish choice.

But I’ve noticed that you’ve been in similar situations more than once, which is very dangerous!"

Mountain Eagle listened and pondered for a while but did not explain his problems to Blood Fox...

He had been ’playing games’ since he was young, and in the games, there wasn’t just single-player mode, but also many cooperative modes...

The powerful NPC comrades in the games made him accustomed to believing in his comrades’ abilities after making good plans.

Unless his plans were wrong, those NPC comrades seldom made mistakes.

Mountain Eagle subconsciously brought this habit into reality, making him seem particularly naïve about his own safety...

However, Blood Fox didn’t realize that Mountain Eagle, who was meticulous, showed a ’simplicity’ that didn’t match his image, which actually included strong self-confidence!

As long as the plan could be executed smoothly, even if the executor’s lack of ability caused problems, Mountain Eagle was confident in compensating with his own abilities.

The plan itself was the most important, and a good combat plan should first ensure that one’s own people are united, and secondly, it should reserve enough flexibility.

Mountain Eagle was confident in his planning abilities, and this confidence allowed him to take the initiative in most situations he faced...

Blood Fox was certainly right about the drawbacks, but Mountain Eagle’s character and way of thinking were different from the old KGB’s...

Mountain Eagle would not focus on guarding against his comrades, but would instead work on unifying them.

Blood Fox had the mindset of a spy; while he appeared to get along with everyone, he was actually wary of everyone.

Mountain Eagle had the mindset of a CEO; he didn’t care what others thought, but was used to leveraging mutual interests to get everyone on the same track to work.

Mountain Eagle’s way of thinking was indeed risky in the Underworld, but it was also precisely this way of thinking that allowed him to achieve what the old guns like Blood Fox couldn’t accomplish.

There were pros and cons to this...

However, Mountain Eagle was just starting out, and with Blood Fox as his mentor, he had plenty of time to learn, adapt, and make adjustments to his behavior to suit his needs!

Mountain Eagle looked at Blood Fox’s doubting face and hesitated before saying, "I understand what you’re saying, I’ll be careful..."

After speaking, Mountain Eagle unzipped the large bag and, looking at the contents inside, said with some surprise, "You guys actually have so much good stuff..."