Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger
Chapter 119 Mutual Support

Chapter 119: Chapter 119 Mutual Support

Mountain Eagle did not disclose his resolved intention to kill MI6 and CIA operatives, using external pressure to force the local smugglers in Kamui to submit.

Because this tactic itself was leveraging the power from a void, as long as the general direction was correct, there would still be opportunities later.

It was just that the UK and US had compromised too quickly and too decisively, indicating their true urgency. Martha and Hugo, even bearing the stigma of guilt, would definitely be thrown into work immediately.

Killing them at this moment would attract unnecessary attention!

Of course, the task still needed to be done, but it had to be pushed back to ensure that his plan wouldn’t veer off the general direction.

Mountain Eagle had created a ’general direction’ with a battle, but he lacked the strength to lead it.

To profit from leveraging the situation, one must go with the flow and adjust according to the changes in circumstances!

Faced with Taigore’s offer of cooperation, Mountain Eagle hesitated for a long time before replying, "We have actually been cooperating all along...

I called you firstly to congratulate you, and secondly to remind you that Sabaya is a valuable asset that could extract many benefits from the Philippines.

However, it seems now that the control over Sabaya might no longer be in your hands..."

Taigore greatly admired Mountain Eagle’s sharpness, because one of the conditions for the UK and US compromise was handing over Sabaya to them for handling.

The UK believed that the terrorists had stolen the Plutonium to bargain for the release of their leader and to acquire some leverage.

The United States, however, believed that the terrorists had stolen the Plutonium to sell it for profit in the Middle East.

These two parties, because both had their own dirt, had some core intelligence not shared with each other.

Thus, Sabaya was now the most crucial card in the hands of the British and American Intelligence Department, and they would surely initiate negotiations with the Abu Sayyaf Group proactively if they couldn’t achieve a satisfying outcome.

The Anglo-American Intelligence Organization also had clever members, and they had sufficient motivation and capability to execute it...

Whether it was to trade Sabaya for the dangerous materials or to use Sabaya to splinter the Abu Sayyaf Group, both outcomes would be favorable.

Taigore thought for a moment, then said, "Sabaya has boarded the plane; you’ll see it on the news tonight...

We have disclosed Sabaya’s itinerary, announced his capture in Thailand, and transferred him to the US Military Base in Hua Xin for detention.

He will be sent to the US Military Base in the Philippines in three days..."

While speaking, Taigore seemed apologetic as he said, "Mountain Eagle, all these are actually your achievements, but..."

Mountain Eagle glanced at his companion Tessa, preoccupied with her thoughts, and said with a smile, "There are no ’buts’. You will definitely achieve an excess of results, which to me is also a gain...

After all, we are friends!"

While speaking, Mountain Eagle casually asked, "What do you plan to do with those two agents?"

Taigore spoke gravely, "They have been released. They are now one of the representatives of the Joint Investigation Team from the UK and US.

Mountain, rest assured, they won’t have the chance to trouble you!"

Mountain Eagle said indifferently, "I’m not worried about them troubling me; I just want to remind you that the CIA’s dealings are connected with that Vilter...

Combatting terrorists doesn’t yield much benefit for you, but with this opportunity, you can completely demand cooperation from the other party in your investigation of Vilter’s operations and utterly dismantle his human trafficking network established in Thailand and Bahrain.

Taigore, I bet the higher-ups in the United States are unaware of the US Army’s businesses in Thailand and Bahrain. You could easily accomplish what you previously couldn’t thanks to this information discrepancy..."

Mountain Eagle’s wholehearted guidance, to Taigore’s astonishment, bore the honesty of heartfelt advice. What kind of relationship would it take to think so selflessly for another?

Moved internally, Taigore broke his silence after a few seconds and suddenly asked, "Mountain, what exactly do you want?"

Seeing that he had achieved his objective, Mountain Eagle said with a beaming smile, "I might have to leave for a while soon, but my office and house still lack many things..."

"No problem, leave that to me..."

Speaking, Taigore tentatively added, "Mountain, I wasn’t joking about deepening our cooperation.

Issues such as separatism in Southern Thailand, piracy, and human smuggling all fall within the jurisdiction of the Crime Investigation Bureau.

We could cooperate, and I might even manage to secure a special budget..."

Mountain Eagle understood Taigore’s intention; he was probing whether Mountain Eagle had any thoughts of establishing a ’Security Company’.

Mountain Eagle got this far by virtue of keen interpersonal skills and a clear head; he could not reduce his relationship with the Pasok family to a mere employer-employee basis, which would narrow the path ahead.

Moreover, a pure mercenary business just didn’t make a lot of money.

Rooting oneself in Kamui through leveraging, then using influence to make money, was the right path!

And among all the ways to make money in the world, smuggling has always been at the top...

This was the very reason Mountain Eagle yearned to leverage power and squeeze the smugglers!

Rely on the mountains to eat from the mountains, rely on the sea to eat from the sea, and with smugglers close by, one certainly needs to find a way to make money off them.

No need to kill the golden goose, just understand the ropes. Owning one or two ships and forming an alliance with some obedient smugglers, Mountain Eagle could earn a fortune with his experience in the international trade industry.

Because Taigore and Tessa’s great uncle is a Rear Admiral in the Marine Guard, the waters around Kamui are defenseless to Mountain Eagle!

This is why Mountain Eagle went out of his way to curry favor with Taigore; this family is too important to him. They could save Mountain Eagle 20 years of detours with just a little cooperation.

And right now, there’s a lucrative opportunity right in front of him...

Mountain Eagle chatted with Taigore for a while...

He’s said all the important stuff, and spent the rest mainly listening, only chiming in occasionally when Taigore seemed hesitant.

Finally, he made Taigore so happy that he swore an oath to help Mountain Eagle renovate the house on Sunset Mountain and even throw in a nice ship as a gift.

After the call ended, Mountain Eagle looked at Tessa who had moved closer to him, holding her chin and gazing at him, and he waved his hand in front of the daydreaming beauty, saying, "Beauty, interested in making money?"

Tessa’s eyes regained focus, she frowned at Mountain Eagle and said, "What’s the matter, short on cash? I can lend you some..."

Mountain Eagle was taken aback by Tessa’s attitude, waved his hand and said, "I’m short on cash, but I know how to make it.

I’ve just stumbled upon a way to make money, so I was wondering if you’d be interested in joining?"

Tessa paused for a moment, then shook her head, "I’m not short of money, and my family doesn’t allow me to get involved in societal investments, but if you need..."

Mountain Eagle listened and somewhat understood how the Pasok family has gotten to where they are today...

Positions come with responsibilities, and they govern by leading by example!

To say this family is incapable of corruption would be nonsense, but they have a clear grasp on their identity.

It’s clear that Tessa wouldn’t lie to Mountain Eagle. The family rules she mentioned suggest that they don’t amass wealth through their official duties, but rather, they earn money through the influence derived from their positions.

Strictly speaking, this is still a form of corruption, but in a place like Thailand, family groups like theirs are considered very good people among the bureaucratic elite.

Seeing Tessa’s serious face, Mountain Eagle thought for a moment and still shook his head, "I originally wanted to invite you to do some business with me, but never mind..."

Tessa, looking a bit disgruntled, asked, "Why? You actually don’t want my help when I’m willing to offer it?"

Mountain Eagle replied somewhat helplessly, "Miss, this is business, money doesn’t work that way.

If you really want to help, could you help me find someone to register an import-export trading company?"

Tessa frowned at Mountain Eagle, "What’s so hard about that? Where do you want to register? I can find someone to help you take care of the procedures."

Tessa’s laid-back Thai attitude impressed Mountain Eagle, and he gave a thumbs-up and laughed, "Then let’s set up the company in Bangkok..."

Tessa nodded, somewhat curiously looking at Mountain Eagle, "What kind of business do you want to do exactly?"

Mountain Eagle thought for a moment, "I haven’t completely decided yet, but it’s likely to be refined oil business..."

Speaking, Mountain Eagle looked at Tessa’s confused face and explained with a smile, "The oil pipeline constructed by Hua Country in the northern part of Thailand hasn’t taken shape yet, so the shortfall of refined oil is huge.

You probably don’t know the state of refined oil in Hua Country; domestically used oil is very expensive due to about 45% tax, but exported refined oil is tax-free..."

Obviously, Tessa was not cut out for business, frowning she said, "You want to trade in refined oil? That requires a lot of money, where would you get so much capital?"

Mountain Eagle smiled, "There’s always a way to get money, such a pity your family has rules, otherwise you might become a wealthy woman..."

Tessa seemed not too interested in money. Looking at Mountain Eagle who suddenly turned into a money-grubber, she said with slight dissatisfaction, "Stop bringing up money, I can help you if you need anything, but you have to be serious too.

Taigore told me he’s working with the UK and US to set up a temporary investigation team, and I want to join. You should come with me..."

As soon as Mountain Eagle heard this, he waved his hands vigorously, "Are you joking? I just crippled the MI6 and CIA guys yesterday, you think I’d go work with them today?

Beautiful, you have to consider their mental capacity, and besides, I’ll be heading to Russia in a few days, I don’t have time to get tangled up with them.

I’d advise you not to mix with those people, do something real instead. Go to Pattaya, keep an eye on Vilter’s warehouse, cutting off that inhumane human trafficking route is what you truly should be doing."

After listening, Tessa unconsciously nodded in agreement. When she realized that Mountain Eagle was about to leave, she grabbed his arm and asked, "What are you doing in Russia?"

Mountain Eagle didn’t want to lie to Tessa, he thought for a moment and replied, "A friend of mine has some business there; I’m going to help out.

The money for the investment in the trading company might just end up there.

You deal with the Pattaya case diligently, and I’ll treat you to a drink to celebrate later..."

Tessa looked at Mountain Eagle with a strange expression and said, "Why not celebrate with sex? I really liked your performance before..."

Mountain Eagle was almost knocked off his chair by Tessa’s wild comment...

Looking at Tessa who clearly wasn’t joking, under the gaze resembling ’watching a dog’s turd’ from Blood Fox at his side and Marta’s contemptuous look, he said helplessly, "That’s a different price..."