A mansion somewhere in Moscow, Russia.
“… … .”
Pikal watched the news talking about Giandro’s crimes.
The subordinate who had delivered the news, who was standing nearby, looked at Pikal nervously.
He didn’t know what Giandr had done, but it was because he knew who he was.
A former Italian special forces broker who took over as Pikal’s foot after the dead Sergei and carried out Pikal’s orders all over the world.
In particular, it was said that his ability to perform duties was excellent because he had a special brain unlike a soldier.
However, such a person’s face was being broadcast on CNN.
‘this… how things are going… … ?’
The moment the subordinate looked at the TV and Pikal alternately like that.
My gaze, which had been on the TV for a moment, froze.
The fact that Giandro was indicted was also disconcerting, as the deputy attorney general’s briefing that followed was so horrific.
“crazy… … .”
He was swearing at me without even realizing it.
He didn’t mention his name, because a warning to Pikal jumped out no matter who heard it.
calling it you too.
It was declared that they would pursue it to the end, and it was even said that the moment the chase ended was when Pikal was captured or killed.
Belatedly, the subordinate’s eyes reached Pikal.
At the same time, his body flinched.
“… … !”
It was because the gray hair was brushed back and the corners of Pikal’s eyes were trembling, even with the wrinkles.
I couldn’t tell if I was angry or patient.
It was because Pikal was not a person who was openly angry, but a person who removed the source of anger.
He always showed a laid-back attitude.
However, the Pikal that the subordinate sees now is the first one he has seen since he gave his allegiance.
By the time I noticed and licked my lips.
Before long, Pikal’s mouth opened.
“Propagate Russia’s affairs to neighboring countries in detail. Among them, especially the wanted orders should be treated as important.”
“ah… yes All right!”
When the subordinate quickly answered and left the seat, Pikal, who had been still, sighed.
The tip trembled slightly.
“after… … .”
Emotions were shaken by the death of Jurgen, the indictment of Giandro, who had been captured alive, and even a warning from an assistant minister.
It was natural.
He acts and thinks like an iron man, but in the end he is a man of feelings.
However, Pikal did not vent his anger or release it in a harsh place.
Even though he was human, he wasn’t stupid.
Eventually, Pikal picked up the anger he had gained from watching the news and used it as a driving force for his thoughts.
The result came out in no time.
‘I guess the purpose is to grab and shake me.’
I was sure.
It was because it was unnatural to report on the prosecution of Giandro, who would be sentenced to death or hundreds of years in prison, on the day China invaded Taiwan, and even at this time.
Even with a blatant warning to yourself.
This was no coincidence.
Even if it was a coincidence, Pikal would be suspicious.
And judge and decide.
That’s what Pikal has been doing all this time.
‘Then Asians are still near Moscow. Hiding in the ground like a mouse or running away like a frightened deer… Couldn’t have escaped.’
It was clear that not only the news, but also several incidents in Russia were the work of the United States.
Of course, all Pikal knew right away was the approximate situation that was happening in various places in Russia, but he was sure without the slightest thought.
There was no such thing as a coincidence, and even if there was, I wouldn’t believe it.
After a while, Pikal collected his thoughts, picked up the phone, and gave further instructions to his subordinate.
“If Giandro’s face is exposed and approaches the United States, or the United States approaches and those involved will come out, find out who the person who sowed the words at the end of it and who wants to listen to it.”
Hearing the short answer, Pikal let out a relaxed breath at the end.
I managed my emotions well, and the situation was not bad.
Of course, Giandro is in their hands, but the information to be given is limited and abstract.
He was a person who moved like his left arm, and a subordinate he did not even know his real name.
Giandro followed Pikal for only two reasons.
The power to achieve beliefs and beliefs.
This was true not only for Giandr, but also for other subordinates.
Everyone who knew the task longed for Pikal and followed him with envy.
Even if he was not influenced by his beliefs, he was against the image of Pikal moving towards his beliefs, and against the money or power that Pikal wielded.
In the process, personal information such as the real name was not needed.
Of course, not all information was safe.
The obscene language system used, the main hiding places and travel routes, communication methods, and terrorism used would have been revealed eventually.
‘It may be cumbersome, but it’s less than the damage of losing Giandro.’
It was time for Pikal to organize his thoughts like that.
The radio of the mercenary commander who was in charge of the scene on behalf of Jurgen arrived.
– It is not easy to find the target, so we will divide into two teams.
“Are you trying to drive a rabbit?”
– That’s right. The current team will remain in command of the soldiers and check the traces of the target, and the newly divided team will reconfirm the suspicious area with the expulsion and find the movement route in reverse.
At that, Pikal nodded.
“Team separation and operations can be done as you wish. There is no need to report what is happening in the field. The mission comes first.”
– All right, Boss.
The radio call ended after a firm reply, as if he had been a soldier, and Pikal then opened Jurgen’s laptop.
It was a command computer of sorts.
The use of updating related items on a satellite map while exchanging various information, and giving instructions based on this.
Pikal, who was looking at the screen, reached out and touched the screen.
There were a few drops of blood on it.
50 caliber bullet penetrated Jurgen’s upper abdomen and blood splattered.
“… … .”
It was time for Pikal, who had been watching this, to calm down his simmering emotions again.
thiririri-
A phone call came in.
It was the call of the Army Commander-in-Chief, whom he had been trying to reach, but had not been able to reach.
I thought it was a call to support me, but it was the opposite.
People complain that it is difficult to increase the number of troops needed for the search because the situation inside Russia is not serious and the troops are gathering near the border.
Pikal’s eyes wrinkled in disapproval.
“Is the president of the same opinion?”
Above the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, directly referred to the President who was bold.
Because he promised support.
In addition, it was a kind of pressure to bother the president, but the Army Commander-in-Chief said as if he didn’t care.
– It seems that the guest misunderstood.
“A misunderstanding?”
– This is an order from His Excellency.
“… Did you give such instructions even after receiving the data? Then what is the opinion of the Army Commander-in-Chief?”
– If it’s about Asians… Of course you have to kill him. Regardless of whether you have the ability or not, you are a sinner who dared to commit murder in Mother Russia, and you deserve to be killed. That’s why we support our guests.
“Is it true? You mean you don’t believe me?”
– I don’t mean that, we are verifying facts that are not in the Russian intelligence network.
“I’m still checking… … .”
Pikal, who continued talking, looked at his watch.
It was because several hours had passed since Kang-tae had been working, and the sunrise was not far away.
“I won’t be able to solve it easily, but Asians may run away even further before then.”
– They infiltrated at night and are running away after the operation. I wouldn’t have gone far.
“His stamina is far superior to that of a normal person. Like a superman or a monster.”
– Oh, if it’s that material… We are also checking.
It was about Kang-tae’s physical strength information derived from the results of various actual operations.
It’s at least the level of a marathoner, and its resilience is close to that of a beast.
“There will be proper support only after confirmation is complete.”
– I think customers will understand. Because it’s so new and unfamiliar information… … .
“Then, is there any other support besides what you requested?”
– You have already been authorized for private military operations, and you have part of the command of 3,000 troops. Helicopters and even vehicles can be dispatched upon request… This is an unprecedented condition.
“You don’t know that Asians are unique.”
– Like I said, I’ll check it out.
“I’ll just hang up.”
After the phone call, Pikal’s mouth was wrinkled.
But it wasn’t displeasure or holding back anger, it was pitiful.
It was because it was weaker than I thought.
Of course, he was not unaware that Russia’s capabilities were exaggerated.
I guessed, and I knew something.
But more than that, Russia was incompetent, vulnerable, and in decline, tinged with bravado.
That was the result of interacting with those in power in the middle of Russia for a considerable amount of time.
‘Is Russia the only one that divided the world with the United States? I thought it would be no different from a single country.’
China, where he left, was also quite disappointed.
The one-party dictatorship led to the Chineseization of many industries around the world and increased weight, but the internal stability was not so good.
That was the reason why I left China and came to Russia.
It was believed that the power of the old hegemonic power that led the Cold War era would remain somewhere.
But, it didn’t.
In both China and Russia, only plausible façades remained.
There was no chin to stand against the United States.
Even if it was a local war, it was impossible to cause a world war and cause a revolution worthy of destruction.
Unless an extremely violent group is in power.
‘If this is all about courage and skill… … .’
Pikal soon came to a conclusion.
‘… It is my destiny to accomplish the task myself.’
It was the decision to continue the nuclear development that had been postponed due to the turning to world war, which had been creaked by the appearance of Kang-tae.
No one else, he himself.
It was time to consider a somewhat radical method that had not been brought out yet.
Chijik.
I heard the radio of the operation team out on the field.
-Boss, based on Russian satellite information, we have confirmed the traces of the target.
“however?”
Pikal asked right away.
It was because if you found a trace, you could just keep chasing it.
There must be another reason.
As expected, an afterword was added.
– … It is located 100 km away from the first engagement.
Pikal’s eyes naturally turned to the watch.
The time just before sunrise.
Considering Kangtae’s excellent stamina, I thought he would have moved about 40-50km.
When we are marching fast, we can reach speeds of up to 6-8km per hour.
Of course, the average soldier was limited to one or two hours.
Since it was Gangtae, it was assumed that the rapid march was carried out continuously.
However, the situation came out twice as much as expected.
It wouldn’t be strange if someone said something nonsensical or asked to check again.
But Pikal didn’t ask.
He must have gone through dozens of reconfirmations and radioed.
He was not the one to contact without confirmation.
There was no way the traces were false or the dictionary was prepared.
It was said that even Russian satellite information was mobilized, and the team moved based on that.
In the meantime, the words of the mercenary commander continued.
– and… Looks like traces from at least an hour ago.
“… … .”
It was even more incredible information.
It was because it was said that a marathoner ran all morning at a speed that would cause exhaustion.
The moment my head was shaking, the situation so far came to mind.
Terrorism intelligence, fire, explosion, etc.
Soon, all the drastic actions that the United States might have taken were understood.
Pikal shook his head.
‘… My second task is not to be human, but to be something like a devil.’