The outskirts of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, in the early morning of the next day.
We went to the destination we originally intended to go to.
two places in total.
One was the residence where Giandro’s subordinates stayed, and the other was the place where Giandro lived as a broker.
The only one that was useful was the former.
It was because Giandro’s subordinates lived directly until recently and had a lot of relevant information.
The place where Giandro used to be was used by cartel members as the owner changed as time passed.
Of course, there was no difficulty in searching both places.
Rather comfortable.
It was thanks to the occupied cartel members getting out of the way and the police to help guide the way.
Also very cooperative.
“Come on, everyone get out of the way! I am on duty!”
Santa Cruz police cleared the crowds of onlookers and cleared the way for us to enter.
Originally, the cartel members who were said to rule the area did not even show their hair.
It came out very clean.
As we requested to leave everything as it is, they left without collecting the guns and drugs they were using.
Just like there were people before.
While the SSE was in progress, Jose’s voice was heard.
“Oh, like these idiots. You must have been frightened, I even left my dollar on a card game.”
Jose smiled at the top of the table, and Harry added.
“It’s rather like a trap, to the point of being frightening. Collecting evidence while being escorted in a drug cartel area… Even the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) would not have had this luxury.”
Around the time I thought I was a little too much.
Rachel shook her head.
“If Kenneth Young had been hurt, there would have been American soldiers instead of the Bolivian police. Even if they weren’t hurt, it’s clear that there was a bombing. No wonder there are Humvees and Marines with machine guns in the alley. He is an American diplomat.”
“Ah, that’s right… … .”
I also realized again.
It was because he thought of Kenneth as more of a CIA than a diplomat, and he was also familiar with scenes where bombs exploded or bullets rained down.
However, in the end, it was no different from terrorism against diplomats.
controversial enough.
In the meantime, Rachel calmly continued as she sorted out the evidence.
“Since we have summarized the things that could spark a diplomatic dispute with a few demands, we will have no choice but to come out cooperatively. Be it the police or the head of the cartel… I think Miguel Alvarez, who arrested him, probably calculated that much.”
At that, I packed up a bag containing various pieces of evidence and asked back.
“Ah, that person… Is it okay to keep him alive?”
The brow furrowed at the thought of Miguel.
It wasn’t because he rebelled against us or demanded a deal.
He was obedient throughout the dawn of the investigation.
The problem was his past history.
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Like a drug cartel executive, he worked as a drug dealer, but he also committed robbery, rape, arson, and murder, which are said to be the four major crimes.
Hundreds of cases have been revealed.
Since that’s the tip of the iceberg, there must have been thousands of cases.
However, according to Miguel’s requirements, he had to be released after the investigation, not put in prison.
It was because they demanded immigration instead of cooperation.
to southern Brazil.
He said he had relatives there and that he would go down and start the drug business again.
Before that, I thought I should be put in jail or punished in some way, but it didn’t seem like that.
Rachel shook her head.
“I feel the same way, but it might be better to keep them alive.”
“Is it beneficial?”
“If the U.S. government keeps its promise, other criminal organizations and members will also approach. Other insiders or collaborators… If they trust the United States and deliver information, the United States can block serious terrorism in advance or catch major criminals based on that information. So that could be beneficial.”
“ah… … .”
I nodded.
I didn’t simply agree with Rachel’s words.
Because I realized it all over again.
That it was not in Lareple’s scenario with a nuclear war ending, but in the clear reality.
The United States, like other countries, would, of course, act in its own interests.
Even though America claimed to be the world’s police, it wasn’t really the police.
While I was babbling, a calm word continued.
“If we punish him or get rid of him, someone will fill the vacant place. Chances are it’s just empty… It’s statistically slim. The same is true for cases seen from an empirical point of view. therefore… He is a necessary evil man. In that respect, the CIA is trying to control the necessary evil without eliminating it, and this is also one of the logics the CIA insists on.”
“The explanation was so detailed that I thought the CIA guys were here. You look like the inkling who called us before and explained the operation.”
It was a time when José laughed and joked at the end of his words.
“Are you done cleaning up?”
Jake approached and asked, and Marcus answered instead.
“It’s done, boss.”
“Prepare to leave, and Lee follows me for a while”
It was when I reflexively responded briefly to his words and moved on.
As soon as I distanced myself from my colleagues, I heard sudden words.
“I just got a call from the mainland.”
“yes?”
“I hear Walter Grayson is trying to sell military secrets… … .”
“yes?!”
The moment I ask myself back to a more outrageous statement.
A soft word was added.
“The director asked if I knew anything more.”
“ah… … .”
I think I know why you ask.
Since I gave Walter’s name rather abruptly, he was probably looking for additional information.
But he shook his head.
Walter’s future as far as I knew was all about espionage charges to attack the homeland.
It’s not about selling military secrets.
“Do you know anything?”
I shook my head at Jake’s words.
“Oh, no. doesn’t exist.”
“Okay, keep quiet and prepare to leave.”
“All right.”
I answered and turned around, but fortunately my heart wasn’t complicated.
The story had already changed a lot, and it was because the sudden situation that was happening now felt positive.
‘Looks like the traitor bastard got a sh*tline… … ?’
I was a little worried because it happened without me, but I still had to trust Robert and wait.
Because I wasn’t one to make a mistake twice.
Among the high-ranking officials in the game, he was the most trustworthy person.
The person who ran the Foreign Cooperation Bureau and also followed Pikal.
wouldn’t miss it.
I don’t know if it kills me.
* * *
USA, Southwest Texas.
Walter, on the run, took a long breath as he sat down in the luggage compartment of a large lorry.
It seems hard to breathe.
“Whoa… … .”
I’ve already done that several times.
It was something I was prepared for, but it was because the end was in sight, and regret and fear bloomed.
However, it wasn’t just because of death.
It was because of the responsibility of not being able to complete the task of the boss, Pikal, even though he had worked hard for a long time.
Moreover, he had a dream.
To cause widespread, mass terrorism in the United States.
Specifically, he wanted to turn Washington, DC, where the major functions of the United States are located, into a sea of fire.
Because it was a symbolic thing to destroy the most corrupt country that eats away at the world.
But even that dream was fading away.
It was clear that even if he survived, it would be difficult to fulfill.
It was because he had to exist as a public official in the United States to open the way and deliver information as an insider.
There was nothing I could do once I got to Russia via South America.
You just have to assist the boss with your experience and ability.
“Tsk… … .”
he clicked his tongue
It’s not a bad thing to assist by the side, but it was because the things I could do were drastically reduced.
So he was struggling to send Norman, who would succeed him.
It was the same reason that I was trying to cross the Mexican border and go down to Central and South America in the luggage compartment of a truck.
In the meantime, the Pentagon’s thanks will be interrupted, giving Norman time to escape.
As I was about to endure the pain, the radio noise rang out.
Chijik-
After that, the voice of the driver of the truck came over.
– … You see something like a cop in front of you. Not one or two.
“Whoa… … .”
Walter sighed again and fiddled with the large tank and the wired remote control.
‘Am I going to die here… … .’
* * *
same time.
Director of External Cooperation Robert was giving orders from aboard a B6 grade (7.62 mm defense capable) bulletproof SUV.
Your mission is to lead the pursuit and arrest of Walter Grayson.
As he got off the radio and grasped the situation, new information entered his ears.
– Lima 1, this is Lima 4. Where is your home location?
“This is Lima 1. Currently on the move. We’ll be there in the next 10 minutes.”
– All right. At our location, eight additional Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) supervisors and eight rangers arrived, along with 12 officers from nearby Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) and four police vehicles.
At that, Robert calculated the number of people gathered so far.
A total of about 60 people, including those dispatched from the State Department and supervising the field.
It was a staggering number.
It didn’t attract common officers either.
They were mainly focused on special operations teams, Rangers and SWAT, and there was even an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team.
It was a scale that could quickly subdue any terrorist attack.
Still, Robert couldn’t let go of his mind.
It was because the person he was dealing with was Walter.
A high-ranking official in the State Department who is being pursued for leaking military secrets.
However, I couldn’t see only the superficial reason.
It was because Walter was a person who was thorough enough not to be discovered in the audit, and who hid the suspicion even during the steady monitoring process that lasted for more than six months.
But suddenly, at this time, he moved with military secrets from the past.
Because I wasn’t such a weak person.
With that thought, Robert pressed the radio button and sent a reply.
“This is Lima 1. Reconfirm operational readiness, but be sure to re-distribute the arrest and engagement rules.”
– All right.
“Police rules should not be tolerated in the slightest. The opponent is not a typical criminal suspect.”
– I’ll keep that in mind, Lima 1.
Robert emphasized it again, and only after hearing the answer did he release the radio button.
It wasn’t just because Walter was a hard-nosed person, with a hidden purpose.
Because the dying Sergei spit out a few names, and Walter was in them.
The other was Pikal.
Among them, Pikal was not identified exactly, but he was a person related to Sergei or the terror.
For example, the man behind the shadows.
Under such circumstances, there was no way Walter ran away purely to earn money.
I’m sure he’ll do something different.
– Lima 1, this is Lima 4. The dragon’s vehicle is visible to the naked eye. As per plan, we will make long-distance stops with minimal manpower.
“Here is Lima 1. Watching the video. Act according to plan.”
Robert looked at the driver as he answered.
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Like a signal to run faster.
And the moment I looked at the monitor again, a faint gunshot rang in my ear.
Taang-
After that, several gunshots rang out, and at the same time a radio came in.
– Lima 1, this is Lima 4. I shot the tire with the vehicle not stopping. We will proceed as scheduled.
“Go ahead.”
The answering Robert looked at the portable monitor.
The truck in the satellite image stumbled, slowed down, and came to a complete stop.
Then, an EOD member with detection equipment cautiously approached, and this was also the time when he was watching the same video.
“… … ?!”
A flash of light flashed on the screen.
It was when the thought of it crossed his mind.
aaa!
The vibration came as if shaking the body of the car with an explosion.
Walter had self-destructed.