Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger
Chapter 280 - 278: A Game That Won’t Be Lost

Chapter 280: Chapter 278: A Game That Won’t Be Lost

Feiyu’s body shook with excitement...

He clenched his fist, turned around to discuss with his buddy for a moment, then walked up to Mountain Eagle with a serious expression and said, "Officer, I need a promise!"

Mountain Eagle could tell that it was the credibility of the Thai Police that made Feiyu still have doubts.

Mountain Eagle had already stirred up the other armed security personnel, and perhaps saying a few more words could dispel their doubts, but Mountain Eagle chose a simpler method...

He pulled out a satellite phone, looked at Feiyu, and said, "Give me an account number, $50,000 will be transferred in 15 minutes.

Once you receive this money, you are hired by me, and as your boss, you must execute my orders without question.

Buddy, we’re in the same boat; if the pirates board, I won’t have a good outcome either.

So we must join forces to resolve this crisis..."

Speaking of this, Mountain Eagle looked at Feiyu and said in a deep voice, "I’m done speaking; you can nod now!"

Feiyu turned back and discussed briefly with his companions, then he walked up to Mountain Eagle, solemnly handed over a slip of paper with the account number written on it...

"Officer, forgive our weakness; we admire your courage and character, and we are willing to follow your orders."

Mountain Eagle picked up the satellite phone and called Mr. Poincaré. After connecting, he reported the account number from the slip and said, "Transfer $50,000 to this account immediately..."

After waiting for about ten seconds, Mr. Poincaré spoke in a deliberate tone, "The transfer is done; it should be in the account within 5 minutes.

Mountain Eagle, is there a problem on your end?"

Mountain Eagle told Feiyu ’it will be in the account in five minutes,’ then quickly explained the situation to Mr. Poincaré...

After digesting the information, Mr. Poincaré said, "Mountain Eagle, keep an eye on the ransom...

All illegal actions ultimately aim for profit; the Pirate King Fays is extorting one hundred million dollars from the cruise company...

Observe the attitude of the cruise company, check their insurance details, if they are willing to pay the ransom without any resistance, then it’s highly likely a double act pushing the Asafiye Organization deeper into the abyss.

If the cruise company seems normal, it means there’s something or someone related to the money onboard!

I will help you check the list of passengers on the cruise, and we’ll soon have news..."

Upon hearing this, Mountain Eagle asked in surprise, "How will you check?"

Mr. Poincaré smiled and said, "Blood Fox took a miraculous guy to the Golden Triangle; he can access the internet even there. This guy just chatted online with Zorn for two days, and Zorn’s hacking skills improved a lot.

These two boosted our efficiency significantly, so Chris Jon made quite a bit of money in the futures market recently.

Checking the cruise list, then cross-referencing with the data from the American intelligence agencies—it’s easy to spot any anomalies."

Mountain Eagle immediately knew Mr. Poincaré was referring to Snowden...

Whether this guy counts as a top hacker, Mountain Eagle wasn’t certain, but he definitely understands the logic of cyber-attacks better than anyone.

Mountain Eagle’s hacker Zorn graduated from a prestigious school and is technically skilled, but compared to Snowden, he’s like a thief outside trying to figure out the lock type...

In contrast, Snowden is like a master thief with all the lock information.

In terms of hardcore technical capabilities, Snowden might not be stronger than Zorn.

But what he knows allows any hacker to bypass detours and directly target the weak points for a breakthrough.

Mr. Poincaré said Zorn’s skills soared after chatting with Snowden for a few days—it really isn’t an exaggeration!

Blood Fox taking Snowden to the Golden Triangle was beyond Mountain Eagle’s wildest dreams.

That isolated Su Village remains vivid in Mountain Eagle’s memory.

Indeed, it’s a safe place!

Thinking about Blood Fox taking Snowden to hide in the wilderness, yet still making sure Snowden looks after his team in Kamui...

Mountain Eagle felt touched by the old man’s cunning and care, then said over the phone, "Don’t waste time; give me an email, I’ll send the list of the passengers and their passport information over.

I also feel there’s something fishy about this situation, if we can’t find the crux of the matter, I worry that I might suffer without even knowing."

Mr. Poincaré clearly had no empathy for Mountain Eagle’s situation, saying indifferently, "What loss could you possibly suffer!

This whole situation hasn’t been aimed at you from the start; just play the hero and then return to Kamui, this is where the big money is made.

You’re going to be wealthy!"

That’s the result of different identities and stances; Mr. Poincaré’s perspectives and attitudes towards problems and matters drastically differ from Mountain Eagle’s, but that does not hinder him from doing his job diligently.

Mountain Eagle, unable to clarify his thoughts to Mr. Poincaré immediately, cheerfully said, "It’s us who will become wealthy!

Don’t worry; I’ll handle the situation here and then head back!

Ha, once we have the capital, we can truly make a big impact!

How many descendants can Arctic Fox have?

I’ll hire all of them to work in Thailand, haha..."

Mr. Poincaré was clearly very pleased as he smilingly said: "You are the boss now, what you say goes!

Oh, that ’Great White Shark’ is really something!

She is visiting and sorting through the smuggling groups in Kamui, and without anyone’s assistance, she has made contacts with several police high officials in Kamui.

I don’t understand what she’s up to, you need to come back quickly to take charge!"

After hearing Mr. Poincaré’s story, Mountain Eagle’s mood improved significantly...

Of course, he knew how ’Great White Shark’ Sofia managed to connect with the police, but he also did not expect Sofia to have made progress just two days ahead of him in Kamui.

Compared to the series of good news provided by Mr. Poincaré, Mountain Eagle immediately felt that the problem he was facing was nothing.

After all, even if things developed to the worst scenario, it would just be a wasted trip costing some time and money.

From the perspective of high-risk investment, this is just a case of high-risk investment with low cost; losing would mean just taking a risk and losing some commission, but winning could mean a huge profit...

And the more widespread the cruise ship’s problem, the more he would earn!

Thinking this way, Mountain Eagle even lost the last bit of nervousness. He respectfully said to Mr. Poincaré, "You’ve worked hard," then he hung up the phone and called Tessa to ask her to send the cruise ship personnel list to Mr. Poincaré.

Instinctively, Mountain Eagle felt this matter had something to do with the UK and US, although he wasn’t sure what it was, he still remembered the unpleasant expression on Kate Advisor’s face.

If Snowden and hacker Zorn could really find some clues, things would become interesting.

Mountain Eagle, in a great mood, hung up the phone, then watching Feiyu received a call and his face filled with excitement, he laughed and pointed upstairs, saying: "Gentlemen, take a few crew members and quiet down the cruise ship..."

Perhaps completely recognizing Mountain Eagle’s leadership position, Feiyu subconsciously stood at attention and loudly said: "Yes sir..."

Big Mouth watched a few guys find some cruise ship administrators, then lined up to follow the emboldened administrators upstairs...

Watching Feiyu go up with a rifle and instantly quiet several agitated middle-aged people with a rifle butt, Big Mouth curled his lips and said: "These guys got lucky!"

Mountain Eagle seemed not to notice the sour tone in Big Mouth’s words. He chuckled and said: "As a mercenary, if you can only see money, you won’t earn big and lasting money.

I heard my house renovation is done, and it looks great.

After I return, I plan to rebuild the Volunteer Police office, then I’ll give you the job.

Hurry, get me a microphone so I can address the entire cruise ship."

Big Mouth’s spirits lifted, grinning he said: "Then I’ll wait for your good news..."

Mountain Eagle watched as Big Mouth turned around and grabbed a passing crew member, said a few loud words, then was led by the crew member towards the front stage...

Mountain Eagle had no time to waste here, he hurriedly followed...

As he walked, Eddie’s voice came through the earpiece...

"Mountain Eagle, the cruise company wants the captain to surrender, but I stopped them. However, if the second bomb explodes, I can’t control it anymore."

As he walked, Mountain Eagle’s mind was exceptionally clear, he said in a low voice: "What does the cruise company mean?

Do they want to betray us Thai police who came to rescue?"

Eddie, with a slightly heavy tone, said: "Pirate’s side has made conditions, as long as the cruise company cooperates, they promise not to harm anyone on the ship, they can even avoid boarding the ship."

"They do want to come up, but can they make it?"

As he spoke, Mountain Eagle recalled Mr. Poincaré’s words, he asked solemnly: "What about the ransom?

What is the cruise company’s stance on paying the ransom?"

Eddie snickered and said: "Where would the cruise company get so much liquid assets?

The insurance companies wouldn’t nod, and the cruise company simply couldn’t find a bank willing to lend them money!

Now the key is the remaining three bombs, we don’t know where the bombs are placed, if another bomb explodes causing damage to the cruise ship or casualties, the cruise company will definitely compromise."

Mountain Eagle nodded, watching Big Mouth at the edge of the stage beckoning to him, he pinched the walkie-talkie and said: "Have the captain delay, as long as the pirates do not board, we have plenty of time.

I can’t understand these pirates’ intentions, but I am a soldier and they are the bandits, I should just oppose them!

The more they suffer, the more I gain!"

Eddie is probably the person on the ship who least wants the captain to surrender, because he represents the insurance company, and with the current damage to the Diamond Queen, the loss definitely exceeds one hundred million dollars, if they surrender to the pirates, the loss might be even bigger.

Even if the insurance company trouble-finds and doesn’t fully compensate, half the compensation would cost AXA’s Southeast Asian division a quarter’s net profit.

Once Mountain Eagle was determined not to compromise, Eddie suddenly said: "Mountain Eagle, Ansheng Group’s risk control department has arrived in Singapore, and they have made contact with the cruise company.

There will be a squad arriving at Phuket Island in a few hours..."

Mountain Eagle sighed at the efficiency shown by a Fortune 500 company when facing losses, he knew Eddie was suggesting they could use the Ansheng Group’s risk control team, but he didn’t need it...

Rejecting Eddie’s suggestion, Mountain Eagle took a lectern microphone, while heading to the stage, he pinched the walkie-talkie and said: "Eddie, keep an eye on the cruise surveillance, we need to filter out the suspicious personnel..."

"Now? Do you know the situation on each floor?"

Mountain Eagle reached the center of the stage, looked around, and smilingly said: "When most people are stirred up, those who go against the flow will stand out distinctly..."

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