Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger-Chapter 960 - 896: Securing Benefits

In fact, Mountain Eagle is simply bluffing Kobe Andrews...

But using high-pressure tactics to force some people and organizations in the Underworld to choose sides could indeed uncover clues about the whereabouts of the Death Angel.

Right now, there's an incredibly interesting situation: the Death Angel has mastered the dirty bomb and has secretly brought it into the heart of the United States.

Both parties would never talk about such matters recklessly...

Because there are many people who hate ISIS around the world, and even more people and organizations who hate the United States. Who knows if, once exposed, someone might use the dirty bomb issue to stir trouble within the United States?

Whether it's attacking the United States, leaving no room for diplomatic maneuvering, or instigating a massacre in ISIS territory to force the Death Angel to detonate the dirty bomb again, these are all possibilities.

Al-Qaeda is considered a peer to ISIS. Although ISIS established its own nation due to Al-Qaeda not being extreme enough, they still share a kinship.

If members of Al-Qaeda leverage the prestige of the Death Angel to orchestrate a terror attack in the United States, it would be repulsive for both the United States and the Death Angel.

This situation becomes particularly intriguing, aside from people like Kobe who are core investigators, there are also members of the highest decision-making body in the United States, and very few people in the world know about the presence of the dirty bomb within the United States.

This is precisely why a middleman boss like 'White Whale' would take on the Death Angel's commission; otherwise, any sane person would avoid the Death Angel.

Because here's the crux: the success of the Death Angel is of no benefit to anyone else.

Terror groups like ISIS are only useful to those with ulterior motives and have no positive impact on the world as a whole.

To put it bluntly, they're simply an organization devoid of altruism.

Who would dare to offend the United States to help them?

Mountain Eagle doesn't care. He simply takes the opportunity to strike hard initially, then it depends on how they handle the aftermath.

Kobe knows that Mountain Eagle is using resources from the Department of Homeland Security to seek revenge after the Alaska incident.

However, he indeed doesn't have many options because he's part of a secret investigation unit; although he holds significant authority, it's limited to the United States and other most steadfast ally countries.

The dirty bomb issue can't be openly discussed, meaning even when operational on ally territories, he'd face numerous obstacles.

This is when various bigshots need to step in, either diplomatically or through private phone calls, to provide clearances.

But some matters cannot wait, hence he requires a black ops team to preemptively take decisive actions before official confirmations, then reveal identities to throw responsibility to the back-end, allowing him to proceed unburdened.

Otherwise, he'll exhaust most of his energy daily just handling calls, writing reports, facing inquiries from all sides.

Kobe lacks any political foundation; he attained his position due to Mountain Eagle riding on others' strength to push him up. Now, aside from Mountain Eagle, he trusts no one completely.

Thus, when Mountain Eagle expressed willingness to work with him, Kobe braved the pressure and clinched a contract with 'Thai Arctic Fox,' a military contracting company yet to exist.

Facing Mountain Eagle's conditions, Kobe was conflicted for a long time before sighing and saying, "We must focus primarily on finding the Death Angel, and don't go overboard!"

Upon seeing Kobe nodding, Mountain Eagle smiled and said, "Relax. Have you ever seen me doing anything reckless?

I have a virtue: I never put my friends in a difficult position!"

At this point, Kobe also relaxed; he glanced around and said, "I need to bring all of these people back, is there anyone useful or any intelligence in Romania?"

Mountain Eagle pondered for a moment and said, "Tiriac Bank!

The Rawi family of the Edward Foundation acquired Tiriac Bank and even helped Iblis bypass several key procedures to transfer Arctic Fox's pension.

They even instigated protests in Romania, seemingly preparing to support a new political party in power.

The existence of such a malignant family is harmful to any democratic country. Should they invade Romania's financial system, they'll definitely manipulate Romania's currency and their European Union status to a great extent.

As a responsible nation, the United States shouldn't allow them to run amok like this."

Kobe looked at Mountain Eagle seriously speaking nonsense, and said helplessly, "Brother, I'm merely a group supervisor at the Department of Homeland Security; you should relay this to Senator William Hurt.

What exactly are you trying to do?"

Mountain Eagle stroked his chin and said with a grin, "Tiriac Bank is a private bank. If the Rawi family can acquire it, why can't I, a Thai billionaire?

All you need to do is make the Edward Foundation's issue known to the Romanian authorities, then drive away those NGOs causing trouble in Romania; the Romanian authorities would be keen to step in and disrupt the bank acquisition, forcing them to sell the bank's shares at a lower price.

Romania coincidently has elections this year; the current Prime Minister and the party are in trouble, if they can't maintain their party's influence in Romania, their outcome is bound to be poor."

After hearing this, Kobe looked at Mountain Eagle as if he were seeing a ghost, saying, "You want to purchase a bank?

Arctic Fox lost a billion euros in pension, and you've come here to help them fight others!

The outcome isn't even finalized, and you're already planning to acquire the bank that holds Arctic Fox's pension?

Tiriac Bank isn't publicly listed, but its total market value is still about 2 billion Euros. If you have that much money, why does Arctic Fox even need to fight for it?"

Hey bro, your schizophrenic behavior is making me a bit uneasy..."

Mountain Eagle listened, glanced at the ever composed Mi Lu, and said, "Arctic Fox is Arctic Fox, I'm me!

I really can't produce that much cash, but I can get Anna to mobilize funds from the Cyprus Trust Fund to complete the acquisition.

Owning a European bank, whether for me or for the security of Anna's Great Russia Overseas Assets, is a huge benefit."

Kobe finished listening, incredulously pointed at his own nose, and said, "Is it really appropriate for you to tell me this stuff?

You're asking a Homeland Security agent like me to assist you and the Great Russia Overseas Asset Management Company in purchasing a Romanian bank...

Do you even hear what you're saying?

Each word in this could be enough to land me in jail."

Mountain Eagle laughed and said, "Anyway, it's not me who's going to jail..."

With that, Mountain Eagle looked at Kobe's somewhat awkward expression, he put an arm around this black guy and said while walking, "You only need to communicate verbally with the Romanian side, no need to leave a written record.

I guess you surely don't dare take bank shares, so I'll leave you some stake in El Salvador...

Our sea prison is already operational now, but mainly vacant.

Such a secretive sea prison is especially convenient as a temporary base for extensive interrogations unacceptable to the outside world.

Of course, such a place can't be free...

Considering the Titan Group took the heat for you over the Guantanamo scandal, if anyone finds trouble with you over illegal detentions, you can push the blame to me.

Five million a month, I'll give you a 30% rebate.

If more prisoners are sent over in the future, I'll give you 30,000 for each based on a standard of US$ 100,000 per year."

Kobe listened and painfully rubbed his temples, saying, "Mountain Eagle, I'm gonna go to hell!"

Mountain Eagle said with a smile, "Even if you go to hell, it'll be William Hurt, that old guy leading the charge, he's the biggest investor in the El Salvador plan.

Even if you go to hell, there's a senator paving the way, what are you worried about?

I'm telling you, the CIA definitely can't shake off involvement in the Death Angel issue.

From events in Alaska, it's clear the CIA has long been condoning Death Angel's reckless actions, even sacrificing a team of Seals for it.

You should know this better than I do, I'm not interested in what their goals are, but the fact that you still can't deal with them shows there's some unspeakable secret.

I guess your relationship with the CIA isn't great, so you can't get much help from them..."

Mountain Eagle paused, then looked at Kobe's difficult expression, smiled and said, "So you really need to focus on renting the sea prison, because the other partner is called Mori, he's not only a political broker, but also has some friends in the United States intelligence community.

I call those people the 'Losers' Alliance', they all invested in my Financial Office, they may not have much real power, but they hold high positions, and still have some authority...

Do you know what that means?"

Kobe froze for a second, then sighed and said, "It means they might not get things done, but they sure have the power to mess things up.

At critical times like this, just having these 'unknown bureaucrats' make trouble can pressure the CIA to give me the intel I want."

Mountain Eagle nodded with a smile, saying, "See, all these benefits are practically tailor-made for you, are we in?"

Kobe reluctantly nodded and said, "I'll file a report for application when I get back, but we can first move these people to your sea prison.

Our main offices are in Seattle and New York right now, these places really aren't fit for handling these matters.

But such irregular operations require us to create established facts, do you have any good suggestions?"

Mountain Eagle nodded with a grin and said, "I just happen to have a C-27A transport plane available, and I've got a precedent for transporting captives to El Salvador for detention and exhibition.

You've secured important traffickers and leads from an enraged Avenger for the United States, the cost is just minor cooperation and trivial rewards.

Homeland Security should give you a medal!"

Kobe looked at Mountain Eagle, who made everything sound so simple, and bitterly nodded in agreement, saying, "You're right about everything!

But could you find time to give William Hurt a call, I need ample space for handling the case, I can't spend hours every day briefing them on progress..."

Mountain Eagle cheerfully said, "Then you should find a good-looking assistant to handle these matters, your girlfriend Ada would be a good choice.

You know, those old men always have a bit more patience for pretty women…"