pop.
Robert’s expression was not good when he hung up the phone.
He ordered Jake to train with Delta Force, because he didn’t know exactly what he was doing.
It was just following the instructions given from above.
Of course, it wasn’t just that his expression was bad because he didn’t know.
The essentials were different.
reason or cause.
Of course, he didn’t know this either, but Robert had enough guesses.
It had to be.
It was because China’s invasion of Taiwan was mentioned at a security meeting presided over by the president, and Pikal was in it.
Specifically, Pikal contacted a person whom the United States was monitoring.
It is Wang Qing, a member of the Standing Committee who actually controls and manages various intelligence agencies, including the Central United Front Work Department.
He was a giant who listened to the sound of China’s second or third factor.
It was a person who became the President’s bodyguard and rolled the country, and Pikal met such a person.
At the thought, Robert laughed.
‘This was hard to catch, damn… … .’
He had to have tremendous power to meet the second or third person in China.
Whether it’s power, wealth, or whatever else.
Or else we couldn’t meet.
It was because the Standing Committee, right under the chairman, the most powerful person in China, was a person to the extent that influential people around the world lined up to meet.
The United States was also under surveillance for that reason.
So, even while Sergeina Giandro, a former member of the special forces unit, died and was injured, Pikal was alive and well and deserved a trick.
Of course, we didn’t hear why Pikal and Wang Ching met, or what happened afterward, but one thing was certain.
The two met for some reason, and that it was related to the Taiwan War.
After thinking about it, Robert remembered the reason for training.
A high-risk operation involving Pikal.
It was obviously more difficult than usual.
It was because even Robert, who was in charge of the Special Task Force (TF) and knew everything related to Pikal, was completely unaware of this training.
The strategy was probably decided at a much higher level than himself.
From the minimum ministerial level to the president.
As he thought about it, Robert’s eyes formed shallow wrinkles.
‘This makes me sick with worry before I retire… … .’
It didn’t get any better with each passing day.
Rather, it was getting worse.
Sergei was dead and Giandro was captured, but that didn’t matter.
Pikal, who was behind it, was still acting secretly, and even intervened in the China-Taiwan war, right before the TF entered the middle.
“under… … .”
He let out a sigh and pressed his throbbing temples.
The intercom rang and at the same time notified that a new message had arrived from the office computer that had been turned on.
Tiliri-
Tring!
When Robert looked away, his personal cell phone was also beeping.
“… … ?”
After hesitating, he grabbed the mouse and hesitated.
“Ah, my… … .”
Breaking news was coming along with the White House briefing.
Announcement of China’s invasion of Taiwan.
It wasn’t just a warning, it was a confident announcement.
China is trying to unify Taiwan by absorbing it, and it starts within a month, and it is said that it colluded with terrorists in the process.
The terrorist would be Pikal, but his name wasn’t even mentioned.
Because I couldn’t reveal a person whose face or name was unknown to the public as the main culprit of the terrorists.
And the important thing was that China’s invasion of Taiwan was really right around the corner.
Robert’s eyes trembled as he watched this.
It wasn’t because I was embarrassed or surprised.
I had already heard about the media reports.
It was because the relevant guidelines were mentioned at the meeting, and even the action guidelines came down.
However, there was a big difference from hearing the official announcement.
Emotions were bound to fluctuate.
Soon after, Robert, who had pursed his lips, let out a curse.
“Like the damn Chinese guys… … .”
* * *
around evening. USA, North Carolina.
After getting out of the car, I could see what appeared to be a military area.
A tall wall with shadows from streetlights, a barbed wire fence installed on top of it, a guard post at the front gate, and even a guard standing next to it.
“Where else is this? It’s the first time I see it. what facility is this? huh?”
Jose asked towards the front seat.
I said this to the driver who came to pick us up, but there was no reply.
Jose only shrugged his shoulders at such a reaction.
It was because he had already left the legation in Virginia without saying anything and just driving like a machine.
“There is no answer this time, maybe there are no gaps… Or are you nervous? under… It’s bad without Marcus. sh*t… ah! Hey, do you know Marcus? I don’t know?”
Around the time Jose tried to talk to the driver while talking a few more words like that.
Before I knew it, the car passed the checkpoint and entered the fence.
Then, as I was running along the road, I stopped slowly, and there was a familiar face in front of me.
“No, who is this?”
Jose smiled as if he was happy to be with the horse.
It was because Ron Myers, who oversaw the site from Al Jamash and more recently to South America, was standing there.
“oh! Ron, nice to see you here. ah… I don’t know where. hehehe, anyway, it’s been a while since I’ve seen your face.”
“I thought you would be depressed because Marcus was missing… It’s the same, Jose.”
“I’m sorry he’s gone, but what can I do? He’s not dead, he’s still alive and well, skipping training and resting.”
“Then I’m glad.”
“Well, by the way, where is this place? I kept asking, but he didn’t tell me.”
“The drill principal. I don’t know any more than that.”
“Oh, so it must be a secret facility.”
“That’s how it is.”
After greeting Jose, Ron held out his hand to me as well.
“Hmm, the face isn’t bad. There are no aftereffects or injuries, are you still healthy?”
“sure.”
“Good thing. I came earlier and talked to the commander… I think the training will be a bit arduous.”
Hearing that, Geum Jose interjected again and said what kind of training it was.
Then, as the car behind stopped, Rachel, Harry, and Jake got out, and Ron approached them and greeted them.
“I’m glad everyone looks okay. Just go this way.”
That’s when Ron led us to the office, and it was time to enter a building.
The swearing came right away.
It is also a tone with an accent unique to Eastern Europe.
“Do you know how long I waited in this damn chair?”
It was Andrei.
He, who was sitting in a waiting seat, stood up and waved his hand as he spoke.
“Long time no see, Andrei.”
“lee! This shameless 007 -like baby. Yeah, I thought you were a special agent. Or else it makes no sense.”
And then, holding my shoulder tightly, he suddenly lowered his voice.
“Listen, Lee.”
“… … ?”
“I signed that f*cking contract too. So now I want you to tell me the truth.”
“what?”
I wanted to ask what he was talking about, but Andrei looked at me with a burning gaze and asked.
“Your f*cking great marksmanship, how did you do it? Is that a drug experiment? Then I want to get one of those injections too, how can I get one?”
“what? injection? hahahahaha.”
I shook my head at the words that made me laugh and replied.
“Unfortunately not.”
“under… Damn, for some reason the guy signing the contract laughed at me… … .”
“hehehehe, did you really ask for an injection?”
“Well, it was similar.”
“Instead, the doctors took a lot of my blood for testing, but what can I make of it… Can you?”
As the sudden thought turned into words, Andrei’s eyes, which had been blurry, came to life.
“Oh oh… Then what are you going to make of it?”
“I know. I don’t know.”
“f*ck, that was good. If research is done, I will be the first to receive the injection.”
While listening to the happy reply with hope.
Ron’s voice came from behind.
“It sounds like a drug dealer’s conversation.”
“ah… Ron, I’m sorry. The conversation with Lee is important, so the greeting is late.”
Andrei replied with a belated greeting.
Jose, Rachel, Harry and even Jake.
“It’s still the same, that monstrous figure. Are you still a monster?”
“Did you not hear that I am the team leader?”
“Oh, I heard you. Chief, please take good care of me in the future. No, I’ll take care of myself. Even the remaining shoulders cannot be broken.”
While Jake briefly nodded at those words.
A chuckle was heard from the side.
A group of people were coming down the office hallway, some of whom looked in our direction and hesitated.
I wondered why, but when I saw the faces of those who approached me, I quickly realized.
“delta?”
Rachel, who had come to her side before she knew it, nodded as if she had the same thought.
“I guess so.”
From the visible appearance, they seemed to be of the same kind as us.
Workers, cargo pants, and functional T-shirts with military patterns on a solid-looking body that looks like it will use some strength.
Even if it wasn’t Delta Force, he looked like a soldier worthy of being named in the 1st and 2nd tiers.
But my first thought was correct.
It was Delta Force.
It was because the purpose of those who approached was Jake, not us.
“Jake! How long has this been?!”
It was a very welcome tone, but Jake’s expression when he greeted it also seemed unusually bright.
A gentle smile on his face.
“Long time no see. How are you?”
“As you can see. I didn’t expect to see you like this, I’ve heard about it from time to time… … .”
Then everyone said hello to Jake.
There were people in the middle who didn’t know, but they reacted as if they had heard Jake’s story.
What kind of anecdote have you heard?
“also… … .”
A little admiration came out.
Then, around the time when I thought of getting a treat here.
“Hey. Are you… … .”
Someone spoke to me, and I turned to him.
“Right? A mock engagement at a Nevada meeting… … .”
“ah! you’re right.”
I waited to see what was said, then hesitated and responded.
I can’t remember the name, but it was because I vaguely remembered his face.
I saw it at the Delta Force meeting where Jake took me, and it reminded me of the memory of having a mock battle together.
“Nice to meet you. I thought you would be here… … . Do you know how many times I’ve told them about you?”
“Are you talking about me?”
“sure. I said there are monsters worse than Jake. And you finally prove it.”
“ah… ha ha ha… … .”
I smiled at the compliments, but before I knew it, people flocked to me.
The people who went to Jake came to me as if they had found their second target.
“Oh, it is you.”
“I’ve heard a lot about it. Because this guy is talkative.”
“I heard about the actual operation in Somalia, but is that true? He said he handled dozens of pirates alone… … .”
As the conversation grew and grew longer, Jake cut it off.
“stop. You will see it soon.”