Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger-Chapter 712 - 661: Digging a Big Pit
Kobe was taken aback and said, "Just based on Barry's testimony and those translated emails that seem vague, I can't pin it on her..."
Mountain Eagle looked at Kobe, who always held the mindset of an investigator, somewhat disdainfully, and shook his head, saying, "Convicting her is another task. What you need to do is expose France's involvement in the matter to higher-ups.
Send the video of her undergoing water torture to the French side via email, and then impersonate the Death Angel to call the French Consulate in French Polynesia and demand ransom.
As long as the French show even a hint of hesitation, it will be enough for the higher-ups at the Department of Homeland Security to make a judgment.
When you're no longer facing a terrorist but a major country, your higher-ups will either parachute in a big-shot commander to share the responsibility with you or provide you with ample resources while finding a near-retirement big shot as a mascot.
Which do you think is more likely?"
Kobe found it hard to adapt to the approach of charging into battle while also outwitting his own people, but he admitted it was precisely what he needed.
So far, he has secured command over two Special Service Bureau special forces teams, along with command over the early-arriving Federation personnel in Alaska, and also has coordination rights locally...
But this is far from enough... 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺
Kobe looked at Mountain Eagle with a complex expression, but why do you want me to impersonate the Death Angel to call the French?
Mountain Eagle shrugged and said, "East has a saying, 'hit three times whether there are dates or not...'
By impersonating the Death Angel, we can test if the French know about the connection between Miranda and the Death Angel.
If the French don't know, then helping them create a vendetta isn't bad either.
Remember, whether or not you're successful isn't important. Just don't let the opponent idle; even wasting some of their manpower and funds is good."
Kobe looked at Mountain Eagle in awe...
He has known Mountain Eagle to be formidable for a long time, but Mountain Eagle's strong personal combat skills often overshadowed his other qualities, making people overlook his frightening political insight and ability to leverage and maneuver.
A simple 'don't let the opponent idle' can have the opponent running around, and even after finding the correct answer, it would still cause a bit of doubt.
This method is incredibly cunning!
But as soon as France shows any abnormality, the initiative will return to Kobe, this frontline scapegoat.
His head is too small when facing an intelligence organization of a major country!
Among the people above, a few big shots have to come forward to back him up and provide him with enough support to push most of the blame onto him after failure.
Kobe thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "Alright, I understand, I know what to do."
Mountain Eagle looked at Kobe with some concern and said seriously, "Brother, you have to fully immerse yourself in this struggle; you have to change your mindset. Don't think of yourself as an investigator charging into battle but as a chess player.
Your opponent is the Death Angel, but your King and Queen aren't following your commands. You have to find every possible way to mobilize the other pieces, or I will also be in trouble."
Saying this, Mountain Eagle grabbed Kobe's arm and earnestly said, "Mate, you're doing a thankless task. The people above you know it too, so they will appear very tolerant before it's over.
Pull out your network, find people within the United States' law enforcement system who might be able to help you, and issue orders to have them fly over and assist.
Don't worry about what others think, even if you fabricate a reason like they relieve themselves smoothly and it makes you happy, the Department of Homeland Security will provide you with funds and a green light.
You need your own team, even if it's a ragtag one. The key is that they are willing to follow your orders and don't mind taking the fall with you...
Those suppressed troublemakers, frustrated technicians, impulsive field operators...
No matter what they did in the past, you must use your short-term authority to establish a Losers' Alliance.
If you succeed, everyone will rise together.
If you fail, everyone just reverts to their original state."
Kobe nodded while listening...
"OK, I understand!"
"No, you don't understand because you don't realize the kind of power you hold..."
"OK, I understand!"
"No, you don't. Right now, you're like a condemned man on the eve of execution, and today you can order whatever you want; as long as it's not too excessive, those people will definitely satisfy you.
Buddy, your opponent is the Death Angel, and you're the default scapegoat as The Expendables!
The Death Angel currently holds important hostages, possibly has connections with France, and there's a high probability he has taken the raw materials for the VX nerve gas...
The more bargaining chips he has, the more resources you can get!"
As he said this, Mountain Eagle grabbed the already-excited Kobe and said seriously, "Kobe, you only have a way out if you win. Now you have a checkbook that you can fill out at will; these people don't mind paying your bill in order to have you take the biggest responsibility away from them.
Look at me, I'm a contractor, and I've made a major contribution to your national security. Writing me a 50 million dollar check is perfectly reasonable, and I can even give you a 10 percent kickback so you won't end up homeless after losing your job."
Kobe seemed not to hear Mountain Eagle's words, his eyes staring blankly at Mountain Eagle, muttering as if to himself: "I understand, by pointing out France's involvement, not only can I gain greater authority, but also balance the CIA's negative role, ensuring that the Department of Homeland Security's stance doesn't shift..."
"Exactly!"
"The issue of VX nerve gas materials is still confidential information; I can negotiate with them using their reluctance to expose these issues in exchange for their greatest support...
In the current situation, they can't stop me from speaking out."
"Exactly!!"
"I need to organize a bunch from the Losers' Alliance, they should each be experts in their own right, and people like them surely wouldn't mind risking being scapegoats to fight against Death Angel with me, because they have nothing to lose."
"You're right!!!"
"The more dangerous I depict Death Angel, the greater my power becomes, and after taking him down, my gains will be even more significant."
"This is what they call fostering danger to elevate oneself and boasting one's own achievements; buddy, you're starting to get it!!!"
"As long as I win this time, I can retain this team..."
"No, no, no, you need to make the top brass feel that the danger still exists for you to possibly keep this team.
Death Angel doesn't have to be an individual but a code name. You need to provide a convincing report to make them believe that even after taking down one Death Angel, more will emerge.
Don't forget that Death Angel is ISIS's henchman and financial source, so in writing your report, use your imagination to find all sorts of seemingly plausible clues to fill in, making those at the top feel anxious.
Your target isn't just Death Angel; ISIS is your real topic, and you need to position yourself as a terrorist expert with the Losers' Alliance as your team of experts.
Buddy, that's the essence of upward management...
Those office bigwigs don't need to hear the truth; if you can make them nervous, you can obtain resources.
If you can paint a big picture for them, you can get even more!"
Mountain Eagle looks into Kobe's eyes and says, "Buddy, do you think a political consultant like me is worth 50 million dollars?"
"Refugees!"
Mountain Eagle frowned, looking at Kobe, and said, "What did you say?"
Focus gradually returned to Kobe's eyes, and he excitedly said, "Refugees, this group is called 'Refugees'!"
Saying this, Kobe clapped his hands vigorously and shouted, "I really get it now, what I need to do at this moment isn't interrogating the suspects but writing reports!
As long as my reports can make those big shots nervous, I can get enough authority and resources!"
Mountain Eagle blinked, watching the excited Kobe who seemed to have forgotten some things, and pointed to his nose, saying, "Buddy, have you forgotten something?"
At this point, Kobe completely understood. He hugged Mountain Eagle tightly and said seriously, "Mountain, I understand what you mean, you have conflicts with the Edward Foundation.
This time they are involved in the Ebola incident, and their power is evidently much greater than Death Angel.
I have very limited time now, so it's normal to miss some information during interrogation.
Death Angel and ISIS combined aren't enough to keep those big shots awake at night, but adding Edward Foundation, a large financial entity embedded in the United States System, makes a difference.
If I were the Hound, the number of prey would determine my importance!"
Mountain Eagle looked at the gleaming-eyed Kobe, knowing this guy really understood this time...
This is the real art of fostering danger to elevate oneself—without an enemy, fabricate one, or force certain individuals or organizations into becoming outlaws to emphasize your own significance.
Doing this will surely bring many follow-up problems, but as long as he concentrates enough resources in his hands, he can strategize solutions later; things won't be worse than they are now.
Moreover, those families like the Edward Foundation involved in the Underworld are definitely not clean; whether they amount to the charge of endangering national security isn't determined by individuals saying so!
Just when Kobe included the Edward Foundation in his list of fostering danger to elevate oneself, Mountain Eagle couldn't ask him for money...
Watching the excited Kobe rubbing his hands, Mountain Eagle sighed and said, "Buddy, there's systemic corruption in the way the United States system operates. For your plans to proceed smoothly, you not only need to intimidate those big shots but also make them enjoy benefits.
Find excuses, find reasons for them to approve funds, then feed the money back in another form; that's how you increase your likelihood of success.
Do you know what truly endangers national security?"
Seeing Kobe shake his head confusedly, he said, "When systemic corruption penetrates the system, it means that the implementation of most things requires corrupt promotion, meaning letting the executor and related personnel take enough benefits; this matter has the chance to succeed...
If you don't corrupt, things won't get done; if everyone doesn't corrupt, the system can't function!
In a system like the United States, anti-corruption endangers national security!"
With that, Mountain Eagle gave Kobe a few minutes to digest, pointed to his nose, and said, "Me, do you see me?
If you don't understand how to carry out the transfer of benefits, then give the money to me, and I'll help you sort it out..."
