Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger
Chapter 199: Information Asymmetry is the Most Profitable

Chapter 199: Chapter 199: Information Asymmetry is the Most Profitable

Anna, clad in a backless evening gown, straightened her back, then pinned up her golden hair, her demeanor suddenly shifting from a coquettish girl to a professional businesswoman.

Looking at the somewhat surprised Mountain Eagle, Anna said in a cool tone, "I will give you several names; I need them dead according to my timetable.

In exchange, I can offer you ample compensation..."

Mountain Eagle slightly shook his head and said, "You might be willing to do anything for money, but I am not.

I am not an assassin!"

Anna slightly lifted her chin, revealing her fair, slender neck, and then, pointing to a scar on her neck, said, "One million Euros, and I assure you, those people all want Snowden dead!"

Upon hearing this, Mountain Eagle straightened his collar, sat up, and said, "Do we need to sign a contract or anything?"

Anna looked at Mountain Eagle, who had suddenly become more mercenary, and realized she had been conned...

Just as she initially used ’threat’ as a chip, trying to coerce Mountain Eagle to work for her, Mountain Eagle chose to counterattack by ’going on strike’...

And because he had discerned her needs, he absolutely put her at a disadvantage.

But in truth, Mountain Eagle had always been prepared to ’get to work,’ because he had a need for ’reputation’ and ’deterrence’!

However, he couldn’t find those assassins who had already entered Moscow in a short time, so he didn’t mind eliminating some scumbags or threats first.

If he could help Victoria get rid of Bolonicov, then he could also eliminate the people on the list for her.

Now not only had their relation soured, but Anna had also wasted one million Euros in vain.

This money was definitely not simply the assassin fee; it also included ’apologies,’ hoping Mountain Eagle would stay in Moscow to help her father, Blood Fox, through hard times.

Initially, they could have had a partnership, and both sides could have worked together on many things, but now it was only an employment relationship...

The most crucial initiative was not in her hands.

Looking at the smirking Mountain Eagle, Anna suddenly felt extremely angry...

She glared at Mountain Eagle and then turned to Mi Lu, saying, "Uncle Mi Lu, this guy is bullying me."

Mi Lu put down the vodka he was about to drink, spread his hands, and said, "We are all family, after all, little frictions are inevitable. You’re both young, just need some time to adapt to each other, and you’ll be good friends afterwards...

After all, it’s not your own money you’re spending. Victor is one of the wealthiest, one million is nothing to him.

FUCK, had we known how important Snowden was, we shouldn’t have asked for just 5 million US Dollars, but rather 10 million US Dollars..."

Looking at Mi Lu clearly taking sides, Anna figured out her real dad’s thoughts and stance, and a bit disappointedly said, "I thought you guys trusted me..."

With that, Anna shook her head and with a self-mocking smile said, "But that’s also right, how could an old KGB easily trust anyone?"

Mountain Eagle glanced at Mi Lu, who had stopped himself from speaking, and chuckled, "Then you need to ask yourself if you are handling this matter from the position of a daughter, or from the position of the head of a private intelligence company.

In fact, the more complicated you make things, the more dangerous it becomes for Blood Fox!

But I don’t see any unease or guilt in you!"

Saying this, Mountain Eagle looked at Anna, who pretended to be close to tears; even though he knew this cunning woman was acting, he still chose to change the subject...

"Beauty, personal sentiment is one thing, business is another!

Mixing personal emotions with company interests makes matters the hardest to handle...

However, there’s one advantage in this world, that is, money can solve 99% of problems.

How about we talk about that one million Euro contract?

Anyway, it’s not your money to spend. Give me those names, and if I confirm they’re all enemies, then I am decided on making that money.

Even if I don’t make it, don’t you still have an assassin called Matthias you could use?"

Anna’s eyes slightly hardened, then she shook her head and said, "I don’t know what you are talking about..."

Mountain Eagle sighed, "Then pretend I’m talking nonsense...

You have enough power yourself, but you want me to make the move, simply because you want the outside world to believe that those people’s deaths are connected to the current internal strife within Russia and Snowden.

I won’t speculate on your intentions; I just want to ensure Blood Fox’s safe extraction...

I believe we share the same thoughts on that matter!"

Anna’s expression turned sour as she lowered her head...

Because Mountain Eagle’s words were tantamount to pulling her ears and telling her, ’I’m saving your father’s life, don’t fucking make things messy.’

After being silent for a few seconds, Anna stood up and said, "I will send you the information tomorrow..."

Having said that, Anna left her seat and, accompanied by her bodyguard, promptly left the restaurant...

Mountain Eagle, like most men in the restaurant, followed Anna’s enchanting figure with his eyes until she disappeared from sight, then he turned to Mi Lu and said, "This woman is much inferior to your ex-wife Victoria...

I sure didn’t get a penny from Victoria!"

Mi Lu nodded as if it was a matter of course and said, "Blood Fox was worried about you getting the short end of the stick, so he sent me over. But it looks like you’re doing great.

Anna is actually very smart and formidable; otherwise, she wouldn’t be capable of leading a private intelligence company.

"

"But compared to the ’Swallows’ from the Cold War era, she does indeed fall short."

Mountain Eagle listened, frowned and said, "Can Blood Fox handle this alone?"

While speaking, Mountain Eagle glanced around, then looking at Mi Lu said, "You showing your face like this makes this place unsafe."

Mi Lu chuckled and said, "Don’t worry, Blood Fox has already taken Snowden to a new safehouse...

Don’t fret over him, you should worry about yourself.

Rampaging in Moscow must feel great, but you need to be prepared for retaliation."

Mountain Eagle was stunned for a moment, spread his hands and said, "Like..."

Mi Lu took off the somewhat comical chef’s hat and sat opposite Mountain Eagle, he picked up a piece of buttered potato and stuffed it into his mouth, chewed a few times and then swallowed with some difficulty, then said, "Like that Bolonicov...

He’s received news that the Songgai Brothers Association has been wiped out, and knows that Oleg and his men were captured alive and left at the entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel.

You must think he’d want to run away, but in fact, he won’t go anywhere before the deputy director of the Security Bureau falls...

He’s going to seek revenge, and he has the means to hire enough manpower.

An American pharmaceutical company hired an elite squad of 15 people to take out Snowden; they’re going to enter Moscow tonight through Bolonicov’s channels.

If you add the people Bolonicov finds, you could be facing an army."

Mountain Eagle listened, furrowed his brows and said, "Even with the handle he’s got on the situation, he’s not running away but thinks about striking back.

Does that mean Selena and Sergei will become targets again?"

Mi Lu nodded as a matter of course and said, "Of course, not to mention that the child is still with Selena, this is just how Russia is. High-level conflicts trickle down to the middle and lower levels, turning into these life-or-death wars.

I’ve been through it many times when I was at Signal Flag, inexplicable missions, inexplicable commendations, inexplicable deaths...

The reality is, as long as the war ends quickly enough, Boss Pu won’t risk political instability to punish the victors.

So whoever survives, they’re the final victors!"

After listening, Mountain Eagle looked at his watch and said in a deep voice, "Where is Bolonicov now?"

Mi Lu glanced at his cellphone and said, "He’s still at a pharmaceutical company’s networking event, probably will leave the event soon to head to a pharmaceutical factory in the Marina Grove."

Mountain Eagle, surprised, said, "Where do you get your information? Why does it sound to me like you’ve planted an undercover agent close to Bolonicov?"

Mi Lu faintly nodded and said, "It was arranged by Victoria, she took over the commission to dismantle Bolonicov’s criminal syndicate from a European charitable NGO organization three years ago, and planted an undercover close to Bolonicov early on."

Mountain Eagle rubbed his cheeks hard, astounded, and said, "This old lady is so capable, I refuse to recognize anyone else as the world’s richest unless it’s her."

Saying this, Mountain Eagle looked at Mi Lu with a strange expression, a bit sorrowfully said, "Tell me, how much was Victoria’s commission worth?

I want to learn a lesson!

In the future, I shouldn’t trust not just beautiful women but charming old ladies as well."

Mi Lu looked at Mountain Eagle with a bit of sympathy and said, "That NGO advocating for the protection of women’s and children’s rights offered a price of 6 million Euros to dismantle Bolonicov’s criminal syndicate.

In reality, Victoria has completed 80% of the work, but had been waiting for the right opportunity to close the net..."

Mountain Eagle listened, astounded and nodded...

NGOs are non-governmental organizations, characterized by being non-governmental, independent, non-profit, and diverse...

Some of these organizations are dedicated to promoting specific ideologies, pulling in people from all walks of society through various charitable events while seeking funds and spreading their ideology.

For example, the most typical are ’Democracy Foundations’ with intelligence agency backgrounds; most coups and unrest around the world are related to these foundations.

Some are dedicated to protecting the Earth’s ecology...

Behind those extreme environmental organizations, there are essentially NGOs as sponsors. Even if not in the beginning, as soon as they make some noise, various NGOs will come knocking.

Some are committed to protecting a specific group...

The NGO that commissioned Victoria is probably one of this type; they lack the capacity to investigate and punish Bolonicov, so they raised funds to find a professional, i.e., Victoria.

Mountain Eagle didn’t feel cheated at all, because this is about information disparity, and some money isn’t meant for him to make.

Moreover, they say it’s 6 million Euros, but given the time span of the investigation, the cost paid by Victoria is likely quite substantial, and whether she can ensure a 30% profit is questionable.

From her method, it is clear that she doesn’t simply want Bolonicov dead, but to gather sufficient evidence to take official action to net him, to not only make his deeds known to the public and convict him but also to use it as an example to warn others within Russia.

Although a bit naïve, this is what the NGO wants!

Otherwise, with 6 million Euros, they could have hired an assassin, and Bolonicov’s bones would long have been cold.

But no hard feelings aside, Mountain Eagle still realized the importance of having the right channels...

After all, making money from information disparity is the easiest business!

He resolved that from then on, he would log on to the International Intermediary Company’s website every day, even if just to increase his knowledge and avoid encountering similar frustrating situations again.

Just as Mountain Eagle was getting his mindset straight and was about to ask for more detailed information about Bolonicov, his phone rang...

Looking at the number on the screen, Mountain Eagle glanced out the window and said, "People from the Weapon Bank have arrived, I have some business to hand over to them, and I’ve also replenished some ammunition...

I’m stepping out!"

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