USA, Washington DC Pentagon.
After confirming the montage, the Minister of Defense issued another order.
In addition to the picture, other evidence that can be identified or presumed must be secured.
It wasn’t because I wasn’t sure or because it was hard to tell.
This was because more accurate information was needed to report and to carry out operations.
I had already been convinced that the main character of the montage was Giandr from a long time ago.
It was something I realized as soon as I saw it.
The question is, is there any other material out there?
As soon as the command was given, the stars started running around, bells rang everywhere, and the Pentagon also started to get louder and louder.
In the midst of this, a new report came in to the Minister of Defense, who was holding Montage.
However, it was different from what I was looking forward to and waiting for.
“Do you know what that means now?”
The Minister of Defense asked as if to confirm the report to the general.
It was because there were reports that footage and immigration records at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi had been damaged.
Of course, that wasn’t normal.
It means that there are people who have the ability to interfere with national institutions, or that the national institutions are sympathetic.
It even happened not long after Norman Jones’ whereabouts were discovered.
Perhaps Vietnam was also involved in this.
So it was a question.
In response, while the Minister of Defense looked at the general, a hesitant but clear answer came back.
“… Yes, Minister. This is the result of the secondary and tertiary identification by the NSA.”
Upon hearing the answer, the defense minister’s impression was crumpled.
“What… … .”
Confidential leaks were also complicated, and diplomatic disputes were also involved.
Above all, Vietnam was a communist country whose relations began to improve rapidly a few years ago.
In addition, it is one of the countries of China, under the chin of China.
While the Minister of Defense could not help but sigh at that thought, the contents of the ongoing on-site search were delivered.
“Based on the time the data was damaged, we are identifying personal CCTVs and car black boxes in the area.”
“There must be a lack of staff, is that possible?”
The Minister of Defense immediately asked.
I don’t know how to hack or figure out the data of state institutions, but it was because a person could find out the car’s black box only when he ran.
Of course, the hands and feet are lacking.
The person who reported it gave a formal answer as if he knew.
“I’m doing my best right now… … .”
“Cooperate with the CIA. I will contact the director directly.”
At those words, the general hesitated.
It was because the relationship between the NSA and the CIA, where their roles as intelligence agencies collided, was very bad.
Even before that, I didn’t get along well as a soldier and an agent.
It was time to open my mouth to this.
“The CIA… … .”
“Proceed.”
When the general was about to say something, the defense minister cut him off.
There was nothing to pursue now.
Furthermore, he had already decided to resign and reported the situation to the President.
There was nothing to cover.
I had to do my best to rectify this situation.
“Okay, Minister.”
After the general left, the Minister of Defense immediately picked up the intercom receiver.
And take a moment to get in touch with the CIA director who is on the way to the White House, who is absent.
Fortunately, new information came in after gentle cooperation.
“You finally showed your face, you bastard… … !”
The Minister of Defense clenched his fists.
It was because Giandro’s face was visible in the black box video obtained by a CIA informant working secretly in Vietnam.
The same goes for Norman Jones, who fled with secrets.
This led to evidence that Giandro was in Haiphong, Vietnam, and that the two had been in contact.
Of course, that’s where the information comes from.
More information about Giandr was difficult to obtain.
As much as the airport data was damaged, it was because it was difficult to find out when, where, and how Giandro appeared in Haiphong.
All I can guess is the time zone that came through the plane.
A detailed report was also sent to the Minister of National Defense.
“Aircraft entering Noi Bai International Airport during that time slot are from Ho Chi Minh City, Incheon, Narita, Delhi, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong, respectively. … .”
“stop.”
The report, which became too long and wordy, cut off the Minister of Defense.
It was because it was difficult to find out the issues related to Giandro right away because there were more than 10 countries that the incoming aircraft had passed through, and some of them had passed through.
Immediately after this, the dragon came out.
“How long do you think it will take to find out what happened in the past?”
“Considering the role of the CIA… At least 2 weeks… … .”
“Two weeks?!”
The Minister of Defense shook his head.
It was too long for the NSA to stick to it and go through hardships.
“Take that off your priorities, that’s not what we need right now.”
Turning the topic around, he quickly added his words.
“I hope you put off the past, put Norman Jones first, and do your best to track down Giandro Basicanal second.”
Given the circumstances, the two were related, so I had to catch at least one of them.
Among them, Norman Jones must have been the party to the confidentiality leak, and Giandro was the mastermind or broker.
The Minister of Defense grabbed the general who was about to leave and asked.
“Are we using up all our available resources? What about the USS Carl Vinson?”
“ah… The title is… … .”
The general flinched and asked again.
This was because the Carl Vinson was not just a warship, but an aircraft carrier, the main force of the Pacific Fleet.
It is also assigned to the South China Sea and the East China Sea, mainly for China.
The general asked, and the Minister of Defense gave a short answer.
“Do camouflage, whether it be a goodwill activity or a simple port call. I will report to the President.”
“Okay, Minister.”
After the general had gone away like that.
After drinking cold coffee, the Minister of Defense picked up the phone right away.
President first.
He wanted to report the matter verbally, and after a few minutes, he dialed a different number this time.
It was trying to find out who couldn’t care too much because they were pushed by the case of leaking confidential information.
Tae Kang.
A public wanted notice was issued on the dark web, and it was a dangerous situation, so I couldn’t help but look for it.
So, after calling Philip, the liaison officer, and asking about the situation.
conveyed important information.
The fact that Giandrro, whom the Foreign Cooperation Agency is tracking, is in Vietnam.
and added words.
They said that they must return home safely, accompanied by the Special Forces until the public wanted list went down, and that they had to wait in a safe area.
– I’ll keep that in mind, Minister!
Behind Philip’s words, the Secretary of Defense immediately contacted the NSA and asked about the wanted order on the dark web.
The leak of military secrets was important enough to be dealt with immediately, but it was also important to clear the gun at Kang-tae.
It was time to ask and hear if there was any additional information related to this.
Embarrassing words were mixed in at the end.
– Based on the current wanted post, we are continuously trying to contact and are in contact, but the approximate location is identified as Vietnam.
“vietnam?!”
When the Minister of Defense paused and asked again, an explanation was added.
– Yeah, but I’m not sure about that either. There is a possibility that a communication repeater was used or a cell phone was connected using the classic method… … .
“Which city is this in Vietnam?”
– It is not clear because the scope is wide, but it is identified within the city of Hanoi or Hai Phong.
“… … !”
The Minister of Defense hesitated.
It was because the word Vietnam, especially Haiphong, came up again.
‘Is it a coincidence… … ?’
The Minister of Defense, who asked himself, shook his head.
It was nonsense.
He was a man who wanted hard evidence, but at the same time he was not a believer in chance.
He was someone who could reason and guess.
In that respect, Haiphong, Vietnam was the area where Norman Jones escaped, and at the same time Giandr appeared, and it was also an area where the two were expected to meet.
But the situation that came up to the post there.
“If we assume that the wanted publisher is in Haiphong, Vietnam… How likely is it to be traced?”
– We’ll have to check, but the local agents need to move. But that’s the area where Norman Jones and Giandro are now… Do you think they posted it?
“… That’s right. it’s possible.”
The Minister of Defense thought for a while before answering.
I don’t know exactly because it’s an internal affair at the Foreign Cooperation Bureau, but Giandro was the factor Kang-tae was after.
There must be plenty of reasons to attack in reverse.
As soon as I answered this, a solid answer came over the receiver.
– If there are enough available manpower and resources… You can figure it out in two days.
“All right. I will support you as much as possible, so please move quickly.”
immediately after ending the call.
The secretary answered a phone call that came right away.
“after… … .”
With a long sigh, the exhausted defense minister paused to answer the phone.
It was because the caller was Robert, director of the Department of External Affairs.
The Minister of Defense, who was answering the phone, nodded at the soon-to-be heard voice.
It was because the reason he called wasn’t just about Kang-tae’s public wanted on the dark web.
– Mr. Minister, I have heard that Giandr Basikanal has been sighted in Vietnam.
“that is… Did you go over there?”
– We are also cooperating with the CIA. If the relevant information is not a level that is not accessible, I can also figure it out.
“okay. I was about to call, too, but… … .”
– So, do you know exactly who he is?
“I know you are the one I am after.”
– That’s right. So we have to send our team there, and we really need your help in the process.
“… Wasn’t the team wanted?”
– I know. It is known that the team is currently based in Brazil. each by their first name.
At those words, the Minister of Defense’s eyes lit up.
I mentioned my current location and name because I meant to disguise the team as black agents.
under a different identity and name.
This was something that the Foreign Cooperation Agency had never done before.
So Kang-tae was also an ordinary mercenary with a clear identity and unrelated to the American agency.
The Minister of Defense asked.
“Are you trying to camouflage him? I know it wasn’t… … ?”
– Yes that’s right. But Giandro Basicanal… This is a character Lee wants to capture more. His name also came out of Lee’s mouth.
“Riga… … ?”
– One of the names that Sergei Volkov said while dying.
“ah… the terrorist… … !”
As the defense minister’s eyebrows narrowed, a faint sigh escaped his lips.
By the time I finally feel that the puzzle has been put together.
– In this regard, I will suggest a TF composition. I hope the Minister will also help.
“… Then the situation is also certain that he intends to kill Lee.”
– What do you mean?
I informed Robert of the post on the dark web and the location of the uploaded person, and at the same time, an excited answer came back.
– Such crazy… That’s him.
“That’s right too. Then report the TF composition and contact me again.”
So the Minister of Defense hung up the phone and tilted his head.
If you listen to the explanation, it was because Kang-tae tried to kill the terrorist first even when he was wanted.
‘Was Lee really born to eradicate terrorists? Like the righteous and noble Captain America in the movie… … ?’