Washington DC, USA, Harry S. Truman Building.
Robert Anderson sighed as he returned from the Secretary of State’s office to his office without a nameplate.
It was because the report I had just posted was unusual.
Russian information obtained through Human Intelligence (Human Intelligence).
This was always collected and grasped by an unknown organization even though there was no military operation, but what was reported this time was qualitatively different.
It wasn’t common that the value was low, so it was destroyed or delayed.
It was the information that was classified as the most important.
It was because it was directly or indirectly related to Pikal, the first target of an unknown organization.
The level at which future military operations will be decided.
Of course, the Secretary of State didn’t give a definite answer or word on this, but Robert Anderson could have guessed enough.
Because the report was posted urgently, and the Secretary of State also reacted seriously.
Robert’s expression darkened as he thought about it.
‘I’m sure he won’t go into mainland Russia… … .’
It was because the information delivered this time was news from Moscow, and it was information that could gauge the location and situation of Jurgen, Pikal’s limb.
To be precise, he was selecting a private under Pikal’s direct command from the shadows, and the informant put a line on it.
But it was just there.
It was because it was difficult to make contact beyond coaxing or appeasement.
It was impossible to capture Luis Monterora alive and turn him into a double agent like a mercenary from the Colombian Police Special Forces.
It wasn’t because it was dangerous.
They were different from the usual illegal mercenaries.
He did not lose his eyes on the carrots of American citizenship and money, or succumb to the whip of going to prison.
In particular, money was not lacking, and on top of that, the luxury they enjoyed as Pikal’s bodyguards was considerable, so they were proud.
Robert’s head shook.
‘There was an intelligence about the royal family… Are you really trying to become a king?’
He even heard rumors that he was a European royalty.
It was not possible to determine the authenticity because the exact name and surname could not be identified, but as a result of the search, there were traces of the same words floating around among high-ranking officials in China and Russia.
“after… … .”
The moment Robert let out a long sigh and was about to check another TF’s report.
Tiri-Ri-Ring-
The intercom rang.
I reflexively looked up and saw something on the muted TV screen.
Subtitles in the shape of a red box.
“… … !”
It was breaking news.
It is also Russia’s insistence on the unification of eastern Ukraine.
Simply put, it was a declaration of war.
Embarrassed, Robert hurriedly reached out to answer the phone, and heard a familiar voice.
– Anderson! Come to my room immediately with the Russian task force representative.
It was the voice of the Secretary of State, who had just finished his report and exchanged brief questions and answers.
He was not a staff member or aide in the secretary’s office.
I mean it’s so urgent.
“Okay, Minister.”
After answering briefly, Anderson hurriedly called the head of the Russian TF and stood up.
Even so, he flinched as he couldn’t take his eyes off the TV.
It was because the thoughts that I had been thinking had crossed my mind.
Direct entry into mainland Russia.
There was also a possibility that a new TF was formed and infiltrated into Moscow, where it had just finished reporting.
No, it was very likely.
It was because even Russia declared war, and there was a strong possibility that Pikal was involved in it.
It was clear that there would be a military operation in Russia.
“Damn it… … .”
Robert, who had not yet left the room, cursed.
Because Moscow’s operation was different.
It was not because Russia was a world power that divided hegemony with the United States.
Because China, which had already waged military operations, was also a great power.
The problem was Moscow.
It was different from Hong Kong or Shenzhen, which are Chinese cities.
Moscow is the capital of Russia and at the same time a city in the interior of Russia.
It was not a land with a coast within tens of kilometers like Hong Kong and Shenzhen. At least a few hundred kilometers away, Moscow was the place where the sea came out.
The same goes for the borders of countries other than the sea.
It was obvious that it would take more than ten days to get out, not a day or two.
If you want to be safe, you will need twice or three times as much time.
However, there was a higher chance that they would be discovered and engaged before they could get out, or that someone would be killed or injured.
It was natural because it took a little time.
If you get out quickly, the probability of danger is reduced, but if it takes a long time, you are more likely to be exposed.
It was when I thought about it.
smart smart
A knock signaled the arrival of the Russian TF chief.
Robert left, his face still crumpled.
And he confirmed that he was right.
It was because the Secretary of State’s office, which entered together, was not a simple report or conversation, but a brief video conference with the screen turned on.
That too, not the Pentagon, was attended by Secretary of Defense Thomas in flight.
– First of all, I’m sorry I couldn’t tell you earlier about Russia, Anderson.
With an airplane seat in the background, Thomas raised his hand and said.
Robert politely said he was fine.
There was no reason to mention information about Russia’s outbreak of war to himself.
Because his job was only to supervise and manage the TF.
Soon Thomas spoke.
– These guys ended up working… Fortunately, I got some news from TF. I saw very well.
Then Thomas held up the copy of the cover of the report.
– The approximate size of the enlisted force was set too conservatively. Do you think Mr. Anderson thinks the same?
“You mean my opinion?”
Robert asked.
This was because the report he wrote only concluded that he estimated at least 50 people by combining Humint information.
The answer soon came over the screen.
– Isn’t Anderson the one who tracked Pikal the longest among us? So, I’m asking for your personal opinion.
“… I don’t think it’s enough to double or triple that.”
– If it is 2x or 3x… More than 150 people?
“I’m assuming that’s the bare minimum, but honestly, even if he had an infantry regiment-level hidden… Surprisingly, I don’t think it’s strange. It’s because I’m a crazy person who can’t be judged by my standards.”
– Although the image identified by the satellite did not capture that scale… I’ll also consider the size of the regiment. We’re expecting more than 100 enlisted men on our side too, but that’s a different story.
After that, I asked the head of the Russian TF a few things, and after a short conversation related to the report.
Thomas got to the point.
– … We’ll establish a plan based on the task force, so let’s start preparing for departure.
“Minister, it is too dangerous. If it’s Moscow, not even on the Russian border… Casualties are likely.”
– We need to minimize that risk as much as possible. The simulation will also focus on that. And I have confidence in Lee’s ability. That’s enough… You can do it. Isn’t the team that works with him strong too?
When Robert couldn’t answer, the Secretary of State opened his mouth.
“Anderson, let’s call everyone in and get them ready. A good strategy will be useless if it is too late.”
“… … .”
Robert couldn’t deny that Thomas had just said the same, and the Secretary of State had said it.
Because they both said the right thing.
The problem was nonetheless dangerous and difficult to approve.
I’d rather go to China again.
The distance from the sea is also far, but the temperature is also much better there.
It was winter in Moscow now.
Even around 2 o’clock in the afternoon, when it was the warmest day, it was cold enough to drop below zero, and at dawn when the operation would take place, the perceived temperature exceeded -10 degrees Celsius.
It was even colder if you add the wind and feel the temperature.
It was clear that the fingertips at the end of the glove would freeze and lose sensation, making the operation more difficult.
Hypothermia will begin as soon as you enter the sea where you escaped by traveling hundreds of kilometers.
The same was true of the mountains near Moscow.
– Let’s just get ready, it must be an urgent matter, right?
Thomas urged, and the Secretary of State looked up, and Robert nodded helplessly.
“… All right.”
After leaving the Secretary of State’s office, he immediately called Jake and asked him to prepare for his visit to Korea.
pop.
Robert hung up the phone and sighed.
‘Military activities on the Russian mainland, especially in Moscow… … ?’
It was something he hoped would never happen, but Robert knew best that it was unlikely.
It was clear that Kang-tae would eventually go to mainland Russia.
It was because neither the attitude of the two ministers who moved the United States nor Kang-tae’s operational history was lacking.
Above all, there was no reason for the Senate to refuse.
Because China and Russia were at war at the same time.
* * *
Somewhere in Moscow, Russia.
Jurgen looked at the computer monitor screen, holding several sheets of paper.
There was information similar to the paper in my hand.
military career.
To be precise, it was the resume and application form of the veterans who applied for the Pikal’s Royal Guard.
Most of them were illegal mercenaries, and many of their resumes were false.
And Jurgen was distinguishing that.
The most important thing was to find documents pretending to be false, not false.
Specifically, a spy.
I had to filter out the soldiers of the intelligence agency who approached by pretending to be illegal mercenaries.
It wasn’t just the US in it.
When I was in China, I was approached by Chinese agents, and when I was in Russia, I was approached by Russian agents.
It was said that he was cooperating with Pikal, but it was not a relationship that he would blindly trust.
To put it bluntly, Pikal was a very hidden being.
Not only his real name, but also the exact size of his assets, the process of forming his assets, and other information were not disclosed.
Not everything was revealed to Russia or China.
It was because the moment it was announced, it eventually flowed into hostile Western countries such as Europe and the United States.
For that reason, agents from each country were intervening, and Jurgen was filtering it out.
“Hmm… … .”
he let out a shallow sigh.
It was not only the information recorded in the documents, but also because people were attached to monitor it, and wiretapping had to be conducted.
Simply put, it took time.
Not only that, but a drug test was scheduled to go along with the interview.
has only one purpose.
It was because of the task of the world revolution that Pikal aimed at.
destruction or reconstruction.
It was natural that force was needed there. It was impossible to get rid of something without any power, and to create a new one.
So it was often being pulled, and it was being implemented in Moscow as well.
Jurgen, who was looking at the data like that, hesitated.
As expected, there were traces of a Russian agent approaching, followed by an American agent.
It wasn’t accurate.
It was a situation in which the route of movement or the people who came into contact were identified.
However, I couldn’t let that happen, so the moment I tried to make a detailed tracking plan.
he slowed down
At the same time, he mumbled and spilled his words.
“Maybe they made it this far… might come It was like that in China too… … .”
It brought back terrible memories.
Those who went all the way to China and conducted military operations, and those who escaped safely passed through my mind.
A task force team from an unknown organization, especially Kang-tae.
seemed impossible.
Unbelievable, so fearful material was drawn in his mind.
was not a person
It was safe to say that he was a superpower.
However, Jurgen nodded lightly instead of feeling frightened.
“… If you come this far, I will greet you properly.”