Of course, nothing happened on the Carl Vinson.
It was thanks to the fact that safety was guaranteed, as it was a floating army comparable to a small and medium-sized country.
Even inside, I was treated specially, so I didn’t have to worry about frakchi.
That’s how I left Vietnam and took a rest for two days passing through the South China Sea and Taiwan.
Public work was all about writing a few reports, and other than that, I did only personal sports and shooting at sea.
In the meantime, it’s time to get close to people like the Marine Raider Regiment and snipers.
Good news came just in time.
“Vashkanal’s additional surgery went well, and he just regained consciousness.”
Those were the words Rachel had been waiting for.
“Huh, now I really live.”
Sighs and self-talk came out of nowhere.
Thanks to his steel mentality, there was little excitement at the time of the battle, but it was because the condition of Giandro, who looked after him after returning, was worse than expected.
The first operation lasted close to 8 hours, and after a brief break in the middle, two more surgeries were performed.
In the meantime, I tried to stay calm, but I couldn’t stay indifferent at all.
I was paying attention to myself.
Giandro, who was thought to be fine, went to the goal from the operating table or hospital bed, because it was a situation that he had never considered.
And fortunately, he survived after additional surgery and regained consciousness.
“Are you feeling a little better now?”
“But how did you know? I guess I didn’t say anything… … .”
“I’m the quick-witted person.”
“ah… hehehe, anyway, that’s good. Fortunately, the.”
When I answered with a smile at Rachel’s words, she gave a light chin.
“Then go with a comfortable mind.”
“Okay, let’s go.”
The destination is Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.
Since it was not possible to go to the U.S. at a slow speed, even with an aircraft carrier, he was going to transfer to an aircraft with the flagship in the middle.
It’s not a normal airport, it’s just a US military base stationed overseas.
So I packed my things and got on the helicopter again, just like when I came to the aircraft carrier.
However, it was different from when I came from Vietnam.
Although the armaments were similar, there was no tension or burden at the thought of going back.
Of course, that also disappears thanks to the steel mentality when entering battle, but now it seemed to be enjoying leisure sports rather than missions.
Doo doo doo doo doo doo-
Around that time, the sound of the huge helicopter rotors that I used to hear was like a rhythm in my ears.
Suddenly, the helicopter left the Carl Vinson.
At the same time, through the window, I could see Kadena Air Base located in the middle of the island.
At the same time, his mouth fell open.
“Wow, this is no joke… … .”
It looked bigger than the US military base I had seen in Korea and thought it was spacious.
At the same time, Rachel’s voice came along with laughter as if she was watching me.
– Puch, is it exclamation in Korean?
“Ah, yes. It’s so big that I didn’t even think of it… … .”
– I’ve been to a few places, but Gardena is the largest of the overseas bases.
“Ah, I didn’t know that, I’ve been to Yongsan and Osan, but… … .”
– I’ve been there before.
“is it so? when?”
– It’s been a few years, but it’s still classified. I went because of work.
“You didn’t go because of me, did you?”
– Yes, unfortunately not. It was a different thing.
While Rachel smiled and answered.
Jose’s voice suddenly interrupted from the side.
– Very nice to see, like a couple on a helicopter tour. It’s the same with airplanes, these days we often sit side by side… Did you two decide to date?
At the same time, Marcus, Harry, and Jake came out and looked at Rachel.
“no.”
– Not yet.
As Rachel added, Jose burst out in admiration.
– oh! I hope for good news soon. will that be okay? lee?
It wasn’t a bad thing to hear.
Rather good.
Because Rachel was pretty enough, and also had the ability.
However, he was paying less attention to it because it was getting more and more difficult to have a proper relationship.
It was only recently that he was wanted all over the world and even received a false identity.
While we were chatting, the speed of the helicopter slowed down, and Kadena Air Base came closer through the window.
At the same time, the pilot’s voice came over.
– We’re landing, ladies and gentlemen. I wish you a comfortable return to the mainland, and thank you again. It was amazing, especially Mr. Lee.
“hahahaha, what… I really appreciate the comfortable helicopter piloting.”
After exchanging greetings like that.
The helicopter landed completely and dismounted while being hit by the helicopter’s wind.
I greeted the people who met me, was guided to a lounge with a sofa, and was notified of the time of the flight to take off in an hour.
As a result, it was time for each person to drink coffee or sit back and rest.
rattle.
The door opened, and Jake, who had been away on the phone, appeared.
And he looked at us and said.
“Is there a remote control? Turn on the TV.”
“A TV?”
When I asked why, I heard unexpected words from him.
“Yeah, I heard this incident is on the news.”
“… … ?!”
Startled, Harry ran over and turned on the TV with his hand.
At the same time, the black screen lit up, and the always-on news channel was broadcast.
With the news of an emergency briefing at the White House.
“Damn it, it’s true… … .”
Korean swear words came out of nowhere.
On the TV screen, Giandro’s name and surname, as well as a picture, appeared.
To be precise, as an international terrorist, he contacted an insider by stealing US military secrets, handed the insider over to China, and was captured by US special forces two days ago.
While watching this, I heard admiration from the side.
“Wow, I thought this might make the news… … .”
Harry murmured, followed by Rachel’s voice.
“This seems like the best option.”
“best?”
“It’s not about fixing the situation, it’s about moving public opinion.”
Rachel answered my question, and I quickly realized her intent.
It was because the focus was on the words of the border between Vietnam and China, and the secret leaker’s smuggled into China.
It was obvious what would happen after that.
Anti-communism, anti-China protests.
It would ignite the negative emotions that subtly lay in the foreground.
A country like Vietnam would just shut up.
Rachel nodded and focused on the TV as she looked at Jake and asked.
“Team leader, is there anything else you heard on the phone?”
“there is.”
“what?”
“They told me to wait at the US military base until the bounty was completely cleared.”
“… … ?!”
As I winced and looked at him, Jake added.
“Future instructions will come down separately.”
“No, wait a minute. So I can’t go home right away and I have to stay here? Didn’t you just say that the plane leaves in an hour?”
Jose asked in surprise, and Jake shook his head slightly.
“It won’t open.”
“Then you can’t go? How long do you have to be here?”
“Until the bounty is resolved.”
“I’ve been contacting you saying I’m going back home, but it’s like this… No, who decided that? Please put me on the phone. I’m going to have a fight with that damn human… … .”
As Jose put emotion into his words, Rachel put his hand on his shoulder.
“It will be over soon, Jose. It is highly likely that the bounty was also done by Vashkanal, but since he said he would check his equipment and start interrogation, it will be sorted out soon.”
“Damn it, then you should take more vacations. Team Leader! Can you take an extra vacation? yes?! I haven’t seen my kids for eight full weeks, you understand?!”
At the end of the unfair words, a calm answer came back.
“If nothing else, I will.”
“Other things… what is it? Are you saying something else might happen?”
Jake responded lightly to Jose’s words.
“Things are changing, Jose.”
The jaw movement that followed went to the TV that was reporting the breaking news.
[…] The Minister of Defense resigned.]
At the same time, something like an ID photo of the Minister of Defense appeared on one side of the news screen, and the anchor continued to talk.
That the Minister of Defense said he would quit taking responsibility for leaking confidential information.
As I blinked and focused on the news again, I heard Marcus’ voice.
“It’s getting complicated.”
“I know… … .”
I unconsciously responded to his words.
It’s been a long time since the story has changed from the existing Lareple, but it was because it went in a direction I hadn’t even thought of.
The resignation of the Minister of Defense following the news report?
It was at this time that I thought that the affiliation of the Foreign Cooperation Bureau or G&G Corp would also change.
Perhaps he was thinking the same thing, Jake’s voice came down low.
“There will be a change in our position or role.”
* * *
While the Carl Vinson was anchored off the coast of Okinawa, Japan.
Two CIA Special Operations Group helicopters flew in from mainland Japan and quickly landed on the deck of the Carl Vinson.
Before the propeller stopped, the helicopter door opened, and several agents in charge of administration and field, including a case officer, a high-ranking CIA agent, poured out.
A high-ranking officer greeted them and quickly guided them to their destination.
Recovery room on board with Giandro.
“This way.”
When the field officer reached the iron door and opened it, the supervisor looked inside and asked.
“Where are the belongings of the target?”
“Oh, I will bring it.”
“No, let it go. If you guide, we will bring it.”
“… Yes, this way.”
Even if the officer hesitated at the intelligence agency’s characteristic attitude, he moved as he was told.
There was an order from above to cooperate, but it was because he knew very well that the situation was serious.
Capture of terrorist who leaked domestic secrets, resignation of defense minister.
Related news was also being dominated online.
Not only reporters, but SNS celebrities who spread issues, and politicians who wanted to make their names known were expanding the story.
Half a day after the breaking news broke, anti-communist protests were being mentioned, linking China and Vietnam.
Even Republican hardliners called for war.
It was clear that the situation would only get worse as time went on.
As a field officer, he had no choice but to obey the CIA’s high-handedness in matters related to Giandro.
After arriving at the storage room like that.
The officer opened the door, handed over Giandro’s items and list, and several CIA agents immediately checked the list and items from their seats and asked:
“I heard you analyzed explosives and poisons, but where did you get the samples?”
“I know that was destroyed, but… … .”
“Then bring all the documents that you said were destroyed.”
“ah… All right.”
The officer hesitated and replied.
It was because explosives came out of Giandro’s backpack and auxiliary bag, and deadly poison came out of his necklace.
That’s a lot, enough to kill a single person.
Then the agent asked the officer again.
“Is there anything else to hand over?”
“Ah, the recovery is proceeding steadily… He doesn’t talk.”
“Are you going to do it or not?”
“The military doctors said there was a high probability that they wouldn’t do it on purpose.”
To that, the agent responded lightly.
“Then it doesn’t matter. It will make us talk.”