While Giandro’s forehead crumpled, the words continued on the other side of the phone.
– Also, the CIA’s pursuit is becoming more persistent. Military troops are also entering Vietnam.
“… It was already expected.”
Things didn’t go the way I wanted, but it wasn’t what I had in mind.
I brought Norman Jones and even put a bounty on Kang-tae.
In some way, he thought that his location would be roughly exposed, and he was also prepared.
It’s just because you don’t get caught.
Still, a voice mixed with concern came over.
– The boss is worried, that you will follow Sergei’s footsteps.
“That’s not going to happen, I’m not like Sergei.”
Giandro, who had been hesitant, said confidently.
He was always moving with several safety devices.
This was because external disguises were basic, using fake passports and pseudonyms, and moving on foot, by car, and by scooter, making land tracking difficult.
And now there was a border with China nearby.
If you put your mind to it, you will arrive in China.
Even if the CIA pursued him, he would not be able to easily cross the Chinese border.
Even if it came over, it was impossible to chase it.
By that time, it would have gone further inside and completely disappeared.
After a while, Giandro finished his thoughts and continued.
“I’ll be right there.”
The moment the call ended.
ugh-
There was a vibration once.
The message had arrived on the prepaid phone he had been using for spying.
To be precise, it was being used to receive information about the local situation from a corrupt high-ranking police officer in Vietnam, but there were pictures instead of text on the screen.
Giandro, who had been looking at it, hesitated.
‘Helicopter… … ?’
And soon a few letters were added.
Even the number of helicopters and the direction of movement in which they fly.
It’s a short text, but Giandro, who was reading it, hesitated.
“… … !”
At the same time, I raised my gaze and looked south.
I didn’t have anything yet, but I had looked at it instinctively.
Because the helicopter was coming there.
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Outskirts of Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam.
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Long after leaving Noi Bai International Airport, the vehicle stopped in the midst of rice fields, several houses, and sparsely spread bushes.
To be exact, in front of a somewhat sloppy campsite.
I parked in it and laughed out loud as I got out.
It was because the heat I felt briefly while changing vehicles at the airport invaded my entire body with hot moisture.
While breathing heavily, Jose’s voice was heard.
“after… A group that makes you don’t want to track. I think I know why he’s here. To keep us from following, isn’t it?”
“I can’t say there is no reason for that. As soon as I get off, I will miss the car air conditioner.”
While Marcus answered with a wry smile.
A young field agent who looked like a local approached us.
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Looking a little nervous.
I wanted to know why, but I soon found out the reason.
It was because of the carefully asked question in the process of greeting and confirming his identity.
“… Are you straight from Langley?”
It was a nomination.
It was also a city in Virginia, USA, more specifically, the land where the CIA headquarters was located.
To put it simply, they mistook us for people from CIA headquarters.
Probably because he was a field agent, he didn’t seem to know anything.
But when you think about it, it was well worth it.
It’s because people who look like special agents have diplomatic status and met CIA field agents.
Moreover, we were supposed to be from America.
A situation where you have no choice but to be a CIA agent.
However, Katabuta did not get it right.
Not only me, but all of our team were wanted, and Giandro was in this land.
It shouldn’t have been exposed.
The mission had to continue.
In the meantime, Rachel, a former CIA agent, opened her mouth.
“The editorial is done.”
“Oh, sorry. Then I will guide you right away.”
So the field agent led us to a small office.
It seemed to be a CIA office in Vietnam, but he guided me there and left the landline phone connected.
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Looking at it, not knowing why, Rachel said familiarly.
“Looks like instructions are coming here.”
While Harry nodded his head with a face that he knew well.
Soon the bell rang.
Tiri riri— T riri li—
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Looking at the number on the LCD window, Jake immediately pressed the speaker button and said.
“I’m on the phone, it’s Chris.”
As soon as Jake spoke the false name on his passport, a familiar voice crossed over.
– This is the Minister of Defense. Next to him are the CIA director and foreign affairs director.
While we were exchanging glances, a brief greeting from the CIA director and the voice of Robert, director of the External Relations Bureau, came over.
However, without a chance to reply, the Minister of Defense continued.
– Your disguised identity is no longer needed.
“yes?”
– The exact location of the target has been identified.
“… … !”
eyes wide open
It was because there were at least 7 candidate sites from what I heard while coming here.
From two cities that can be crossed by sea to several small and medium-sized cities bordering China.
It was said that it was not a simple speculation, but information found out by the CIA and NSA.
It would take more time to find out more accurately.
To put it simply, it was only certain that Giandro did not leave Vietnam, and nothing else was accurate.
So, I had in mind a situation where I would have to wait or suffer for a long time.
I also thought it was very likely.
By the way, did you get the exact location?
Not even anyone else, but the Minister of Defense himself.
Not only me, but everyone else is slowing down.
Jake asked first.
“Where are you?”
– This is a city called Cao Bang, which is about 130 miles (about 200 km) away from here.
“I will prepare for departure. Do you have any plans for a chase?”
– Because the road conditions are not good, it is difficult to move vehicles, so we prepared a helicopter.
“All right. Please tell me where.”
As Jake tried to quickly put an end to the situation, a dissuading voice interrupted.
– Jake, wait a minute.
It was Robert.
His voice was heavy.
– If you move by helicopter, you will be exposed to the target. Not only the sound of the rotors, but the news that a US military helicopter has landed in Vietnam will also reach the target’s ears. You will know the direction right away, and you will fully anticipate the destination. In the process… … .
Robert paused and continued.
– We cannot rule out the possibility that the helicopter may be attacked.
I got what it meant.
In the worst-case scenario, the helicopter could be shot down and everyone would be killed.
I was worried about this.
The same goes for the added voice.
– Moreover, the target is a mercenary broker, a person who can put a $100 million fund as a bounty. I don’t know what you’re using
“I know.”
Jake’s reply was short, as always.
It was also powerful and clear.
While looking like a leader just by answering, Robert continued.
– You have to be very careful. We cannot rule out the possibility that retired fighter jets, helicopters and anti-aircraft guns were available.
At those words, Jake was still, but Jose and Harry’s expressions hardened little by little.
There was a bounty of 100 million dollars, but it was because the possibility of dying there increased.
Even Giandro was a behind-the-scenes character who did all sorts of tricks but never showed himself in the foreground.
It’s not as good as Pikal, but it’s an existence comparable to it.
Most of all, it was regrettable that it was never even mentioned in Lareple, a game I had never seen before.
If I knew anything, I would have explained it.
As everyone was silent, Robert’s voice continued.
But, not to Jake, but to me.
– lee.
“Yes, Chief.”
– So I called you. I strongly insisted on putting the target in the TF member to be tracked. If it’s you, you’ll be able to protect the whole team and catch the target too.
“I will definitely do it.”
answered briefly.
Because this is the truth, there is nothing more to say.
It’s a situation where you don’t know what will unfold, and you have to face the situation soon.
It was all about believing in me and the team.
But, there is a word added. This time it wasn’t Robert, it was the CIA director.
– Mr. Lee.
“Ah, yes.”
– This is the first time I’ve had a direct conversation with you like this. I’d like to chat, but I’ll tell you the business first.
“Yes, tell me.”
– You must capture the target alive. It was found that an insider who contacted him had confidential information and went to China. On top of that, if you miss the target, it will be more difficult to catch up.
At the same time, there was an uproar over the phone.
– Chief, the safety of the team is more important than being captured right now… … .
– Hey, Director! Why do you have to say that now? When did Norman Jones cross the border… … .
The voices of Robert and the Secretary of Defense were mixed.
Perhaps they were hearing it for the first time, and they were throwing a few words at each other.
Then Rachel, who was next to her, shook her head lightly.
“I heard that work is fast… … .”
Rachel, who went through the CIA and the Department of Homeland Security, was wearing a face that seemed tired of fighting between organizations.
In the meantime, I raised my voice.
“hey?”
– That’s figuring out the point of contact… ari?!
The CIA director, who had been talking as if making excuses, fortunately stopped talking.
At the same time, around the time when the phone is also quiet.
continued to speak
“The target will be captured alive. I had no intention of killing him.”
He had no intention of getting rid of Giandr from the start.
I was thinking of capturing him alive.
I don’t know about the other petty criminals, but he had to be kept alive as he was no different from a mid-boss.
In particular, since Sergei died in vain, the fact that he had not been able to find out anything related to Pikal remained in his heart until now.
like Han.
So, from the beginning, I thought to keep Giandro alive.
As long as he was alive, interrogation, torture, whatever, America would take care of it.
Because they were experts in that area.
“So, please prepare the helicopter quickly.”
I also quickly ended my conversation, but as if I had waited, I heard what the Minister of Defense had to say.
– The Seahawk has already taken off. We’ll be arriving in that area soon.
“A Seahawk?”
The Seahawk was a type of aircraft mainly used for maritime operations that landed on motherships.
In other words, there is a warship nearby.
It is said that the US military is in huge numbers, but the Minister of Defense quickly solved my question.
– That’s right. Four Seahawks sortied, one set aside for a TF, and three boarded by a Marine Raider Regiment.
I nodded, but the CIA Director’s voice immediately added.
– It is highly likely that the target has been aware of the relevant information from this time. So, you should pay more attention. The same applies to capture, suicide and self-destruction.
“sure.”
It wasn’t suicide or self-destruction, everything had to be prevented.
And I will catch it alive.