External Relations Office, Harry S. Truman Building, Washington, DC.
After returning to the director’s office and working on paperwork for over two days, a very short but important word reached Robert’s ears.
It is said that the president pays attention to this operation.
It was delivered orally, so it is not possible to know the details, but it was not something to be taken lightly.
It was because the subject of the words was none other than the US President.
Even Robert himself has only reported it once, and it is difficult to even meet him.
In the process of face-to-face reporting, such a person did not ask, but he spoke first, and an acquaintance in the White House relayed it to him.
Robert paused in amazement.
However, that quickly subsided, and the situation was not difficult to understand.
It was because there was a person in the Foreign Cooperation Department who had an unrivaled presence in the battle in the Tarril Islands after the recent mercenary eradication operation in Italy.
Tae Kang.
‘… They seem to be paying attention to Lee.’
Of course, there were other reasons, but among them, Kangtae would account for the largest percentage.
It was such a great achievement that I would be surprised even if I hadn’t fired a gun.
A bitter smile formed on Robert’s lips.
Even the president started paying a lot of attention to Kang-tae, because it was difficult to see that as a good thing.
Perhaps the winds of change were blowing that Robert did not wish for.
For example, change of director, change of organization, etc.
It was done that way because I couldn’t force Kang-tae to sleep, but it was realistic enough.
That’s what the Ministry of Defense wanted right now.
Actually, that’s the worst situation, but that doesn’t mean it has only downsides.
There were also advantages.
It is said that good support or follow-up measures are given to Kang-tae individually.
Whatever it was, it was clear that the US would help.
In terms of national interest, the United States is doing its best more than any other country, and Kang-tae was a talented person who fits the word national interest.
It was time to continue organizing the paperwork while thinking about such complex thoughts.
belt ring-
A notification popped up in the corner of the monitor.
[Arrival of secure mail (1)]
Robert, who immediately grabbed the mouse, cracked the password and narrowed his eyes as he checked his e-mail.
It was because the operation that the president said he cared about had just begun.
To be exact, he had just left the country.
The destination is Bolivia, a landlocked country in South America.
It was the country from which Giandro’s past activities were investigated by the Foreign Cooperation Agency, and the country indicated by the satellite phone records and interrogation results of the illegal mercenaries captured by the US Department of Defense.
Robert’s face hardened at the thought of this.
As with many operational areas, Bolivia was no less dangerous.
South America’s weakest country, and the country with the most coup in the world. And cocaine business is active next to Colombia, so drug cartels are also active.
His mouth murmured and made a sound.
“It’s rough, but it’s like sending them off… … .”
Above all, relations with the United States were not so smooth.
Compared to neighboring countries such as Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, Peru and Argentina, relations with the United States were not particularly good.
There was a precedent of banning the activities of the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), kicking out USAID (United States Agency for International Development) employees, and expelling the ambassador to the United States only about 10 years ago.
So, this operation was also a bit difficult.
He contacted pro-US politicians or friendly high-ranking officials and obtained military advisory contracts, but restrictions were imposed on the actual battle area and the radius of outing.
For that reason, the CIA, which acted as an intermediary, assigned a person in charge to the operation team.
It was said that he acted as a bridge and interpreter to prevent any mishaps at the site, but Robert knew well what the person in charge was actually doing.
Observing and placating Gangtae.
It must have been the same role as Philip, who was assigned as a liaison officer by the Ministry of Defense this time.
Although annoying, it wasn’t bad.
It was because if the strategy went awry in the field, those two cards could make it a little better.
Even if it wasn’t for that, the safety of Kang Tae and the G&G Corp team would have been better.
In addition to the CIA operating drones and wiretapping in the field, US troops have been deployed for patrol purposes in dangerous areas including the border, and diplomatically, they will be able to liaise with the president.
And I had to pay that much attention.
This time, not just 6 TF members, including Kang Tae, but 3 additional teams were added due to military advice and training, and Ron Myers, who is in charge of the TF and a cooperating figure in the Foreign Cooperation Bureau, is also directly going to the field. was
Simply put, it means that there are many lives to come back alive.
So it had to be safer, but nevertheless, the risk could not be completely ruled out.
It was because if you were determined and dug a trap, you couldn’t easily stop it.
There was also a variable, so there was still a slight possibility of casualties.
In particular, if the enemy you have to deal with is not a rebel or militia, but a cartel who has been blinded by drugs, it will be a little more dangerous.
There were only bad things in a row, but it wasn’t like that.
for one of the reports he was signing brought good news.
It’s about Giandro.
To be precise, a large number of illegal mercenaries in the black market died, and the reluctance of Giandro’s proposal occurred.
Of course, it wasn’t that serious.
Since there are many labor markets around the world that can be used to take people, it was difficult to cause great damage in the first place.
More than anything else, it was just a rumor or atmosphere that was transmitted through the mouth.
Nevertheless, a small smile appeared on Robert’s lips as he recalled this.
‘… A response will come.’
It was because it would show clearly if he used another place instead of the black market, which he used to use every time.
Big or small, it will serve as evidence.
And, just in case, there was one more factor to be less concerned about.
Tae Kang.
Even if there were unexpected variables in Bolivia, he was enough to cover them up.
If the U.S. Army or the CIA missed the danger, he would block them.
At the end, Robert let out a sigh.
It was because Kang-tae would do well no matter what, but he was also worried about the outcome of the job.
“Huh, you should stop chasing around and catch up with him… … .”
His words faded.
It was because the president had to have results as much as he was watching with interest.
Concerned about this, Robert reflexively destroyed the e-mail and turned his gaze to the papers in his hand.
The idea lasted only a moment.
He had to do his job, and the field had to do the field work.
* * *
“Bolivia?”
Right before boarding the plane, I blinked at the destination I had heard and asked again.
It was because I didn’t know the country at all.
It was because it was a country that could not be visited even in the game, so it was only common sense that it was in South America.
I didn’t even know the approximate location.
Is it in the east or in the west?
Above all, it was not long after I came out of the Taril Islands, which I know well, so the name Bolivia itself sounded even more unfamiliar.
While staring at this, Jake’s mouth, which had informed him of the destination, opened again.
“Check your PDA, the information just came in.”
“ah… yes.”
Even though he hesitated, he quickly turned on the PDA and checked the information related to the operation.
It was mainly about reading and memorizing everything that affects us: defense power, police power, local climate, geography, soil, flora and fauna.
I let out a sigh while watching it.
“The drug cartel… … ?”
By the time the pirates of the Gulf of Aden come to mind chewing hallucinogenic plants and attacking like madmen.
Harry’s voice came from beside him.
“In the past, it was a country that even exported cocaine directly to the United States, and cocaine is still one of the country’s major industries. It is said that even the president was involved in the drug business.”
“and… So you’re fighting the cartel? Would they roll their eyes too?”
“Mmm, I guess so.”
“and… It must be tough.”
I’d rather have a lot of numbers, but the militia was much better.
Because he is sane, when he gets shot, he hurts and runs away, and when his comrades die, he feels fear.
But the medicine was different.
I saw it in the Gulf of Aden, but it was the drug addicts who hit the AK series even when their heads exploded from the side.
Cocaine is listed as a serious hallucinogen, so it must be more dangerous.
As I remembered this, I heard a familiar voice from behind.
“It’s been a damn long time, friends.”
A voice as heavy and gruff as Jake’s.
It was Andrei Morus, who was in the Eastern Europe branch of G&G Corp, but I chose to go with him to Africa.
He continued with a wrinkled expression.
“f*ck, I ended up going to Bolivia.”
“hehehe, I’m glad I went with you, right?”
When I replied with a smile, he shook his head.
“I think your skills are good too, but once is enough. I want to stop seeing you now. If I go with you, it will only take you to the f*cking area, right?”
“ah… I’m sorry about that.”
He smiled bitterly as he spoke.
As he said, I only chose to go to difficult areas, so I had no choice but to be sorry.
And there was no one else to choose from.
Even though he was not on our team, he was a very reliable colleague.
As I hit him on the shoulder, Jake’s voice echoed softly from the side.
“Are you ready?”
“Okay, that’s it. Even though my shoulders are so f*cking aching because of someone.”
Just as he remembers that Jake had broken his shoulder blade with a punch, Andrei’s eyes seemed to light up again.
After that, another person appeared.
“It seems that old feelings are still the same.”
He was very familiar, but he hadn’t seen him in a long time.
It was Ron Myers, who oversaw us at Al Jamash, and who had fallen into TF and went to Virginia, the headquarters.
He looked back and forth between Jake and Andrei.
“You don’t know the sequence?”
And when he looked at me with a cold gaze while asking calmly, Andrei took a step back.
“… I know.”
Then I turned my attention elsewhere, and I knew why.
It was because if Ron was in charge of the Bolivia operation, Jake would be in charge of the field.
It means that they are not the same team leader level.
Ron continued.
“Andrei Morus, whatever it is, finish the operation and solve it. Don’t do anything stupid during the operation.”
“All right.”
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Like an officer from the Foreign Legion and like a professional mercenary, Andrei answered.
After clearing things up so neatly, Ron looked at me.
“Lee, I heard you. It has become even greater.”
“yes? Ah ha ha… thank you.”
I replied with a smile.
Because I know what it means to be great.
Operation Waterfall in the Taryl Islands.
Since he was also a member of the Foreign Cooperation Agency, he seemed to know the related information to some extent.
However, after the compliment, the smile was erased from his face.
“So you have to be more careful. As great as it is, it can be dangerous.”
“ah… All right.”
While answering, I was nervous inside.
It was my first time in South America, and I hadn’t even thought about drug cartels.
I just hope that it can be solved on my line.
Then Ron looked at the gate and said.
“Now, let’s go in.”
The neck of the neck was swollen.
Now I had to fly to Bolivia.