Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger-Chapter 874 - 817: Trouble

Mountain Eagle really likes people like Lilith and Tiffany, who come from wealthy families and have dreams of their own!

"Eagle Claw" and "Camel" aren't exactly tycoons, but they are definitely well-off.

This allows Lilith and Tiffany, when faced with problems, to minimize interference from financial concerns and make moves and judgments that align with their personalities and professional responsibilities...

Clearly, Lilith believes that guy has money, but she isn't convinced that he would willingly fork out 1 million US dollars as a reward.

Razer was quite frustrated, as he couldn't criticize what his son and son-in-law did poorly, because ultimately this was their territory. They naturally possessed debt-collecting skills, which made them subconsciously ignore the guy's chances of reneging and wouldn't consider the dilemma they'd face if he did.

By then, whether it be harming someone to vent anger over collecting debts or accepting a discounted commission when manipulated by him, the outcome would be incredibly foolish.

Mountain Eagle didn't let Razer feel awkward for long. He waited until Lilith grabbed the medical kit, then immediately called Tiffany to go with Razer to the small cabin where the injured person was housed.

Mountain Eagle had visited the cabin last night, but when he went over again during the day, he found the cabin really was in ruins. The original wood on the bottom platform had started to rot extensively, and the colorful steel tiles on the roof were patched together, with insulation cotton emitting a strange smell protruding from the edges.

Because nobody added firewood, the flames in the fireplace were nearly extinguished, so the temperature inside the cabin wasn't very high.

Lilith walked over to the immobile injured person, checked his wound, measured his temperature, and then gave him a broad-spectrum antibiotic, followed by hanging a new IV drip.

After completing these tasks, Lilith pulled back his sleeping bag to take a look, then calmly glanced at the clearly unnatural expression on the injured person, saying: "Sir, there's no professional nurse here to take care of you. If you don't want to sleep in your own urine, I can insert a catheter…

But this is not enough. I suggest you seek outside help to find professional medical assistance."

The injured man's face turned slightly red; he smacked his dry lips and, with a hoarse voice, said: "I gotta wait for my family…"

He spoke and looked at Razer, with a pleading tone, "Yesterday, I contacted my private doctor using Kahong's phone, and they can get here in at most two days.

Please let me stay here to wait for my family; once they are safe, I'll definitely keep my promise and leave here, absolutely not causing you any trouble."

Razer ignored him and instead turned to glance at Mountain Eagle...

Mountain Eagle pursed his lips, took a few steps forward, and snapped a couple of photos with his phone of the guy's face, then sent them to Kate from the 'Bangkok Group,' who was staying at Brown Bear Camp coordinating Mexican affairs…

Seeing the wariness on the injured man's face, Mountain Eagle pulled over a chair by the bed and sat down, then caught his eye and said gravely: "Buddy, you promised to pay 1 million US dollars as the commission for rescuing your family...

I haven't misunderstood, right?"

The injured man's eyes flickered; he struggled to sit up a bit and nodded, saying: "Rest assured, as long as my family reunites with me unharmed, I won't forget the payment."

Hearing the guy's somewhat ambiguous tone, Mountain Eagle gave a quick glance at Razer's unpleasant expression, then smiled at the injured man, saying: "1 million US dollars…"

The injured man's expression froze a bit, then he struggled to say: "As long as my family is unharmed, money isn't an issue..."

Mountain Eagle confirmed again: "You promised 1 million US dollars!"

Seeing Mountain Eagle stubbornly fixated on 1 million US dollars, his expression froze a bit, then he struggled to nod, saying: "No problem!"

After listening, Mountain Eagle nodded, saying: "Rescue in this weather, in the mountains, involves significant risk for the participants.

I believe you won't mind signing a contract with us and paying some upfront."

Saying this, Mountain Eagle placed a phone on the bedside, watched the injured man's eyes, and said sincerely: "You surely wouldn't refuse us, right?"

Mountain Eagle's tone wasn't harsh, but carried a sense of compelling authority…

The injured man clearly didn't expect this; he hesitated, licked his dry lips, and said bitterly: "I'll pay, but I need to see my family first because my checkbook is with them."

Mountain Eagle sensed the man's insincerity…

He chuckled, shook his head, and said: "The phone is right by your hand, you can call and ask your accountant to process a deposit…"

Saying this, Mountain Eagle watched the slight change in the injured man's face and laughed, saying: "You are a wealthy man, you even have private doctors, and can bring them to such a remote location, surely you have an accountant, too.

Making a call to pay the deposit must not be difficult for you!"

Finishing this, Mountain Eagle placed a handwritten rescue agreement along with a pen on the bedside, then made an inviting gesture, saying: "Sir, we need to sign a rescue agreement; I've outlined the responsibilities and obligations of both parties, requiring your signature…

Sir, you wouldn't want your family waiting too long in the forest, would you?"

The injured man used his good left hand to hold the agreement and took a look, then bitterly smiled, saying: "I can sign the agreement, but I may not be able to contact my accountant to pay the deposit…

Because financial matters are controlled by my wife, and I've encountered some trouble, so perhaps I won't be able to..."

"I hope you can understand my situation and give me some time. I promise that as long as my family is reunited with me safely, I will pay the full commission without missing a penny!"

Razer looked at the guy's attitude and sighed helplessly, saying, "Mountain Eagle, this guy has no sincerity at all. Let's go into the mountains together, stop those idiots from continuing their adventure, and then contact the police to deal with his problems..."

"No, no, no, don't do that. I will definitely pay. As long as my personal doctor arrives, I can have him front the money.

Believe me, give me two days. As soon as my doctor and friends arrive, I'll have the money for you."

While the injured man was speaking, Mountain Eagle's phone rang. He saw Kate's name on the phone, frowned slightly, turned, and left the lodge to answer the call...

"........."

A few minutes later, Mountain Eagle returned to the lodge with a somber expression...

Seeing the injured man still trying to convince Razer, Mountain Eagle walked to the bedside, sat down, and looked at Tiffany and Lilith, who were standing aside, saying, "This guy is Kerry Cantona, a former United States Army Corps of Engineers officer who later retired and started a company, specifically contracting projects from the Corps of Engineers.

Last month, the Alaska Air Force Base lost four old aerial bombs and a large amount of ammunition. He's connected to it.

He's currently wanted by the FBI, not only for smuggling firearms, but also for bribery, insider trading, illegal subcontracting of confidential projects, embezzling public funds...

Last month's battle near Brown Bear Camp prompted an FBI investigation. The United States Army has been hindering the investigation, but last week several involved people suddenly committed suicide, and Kerry Cantona vanished after being contacted by the FBI...

It seems now, this guy fled into the depths of Alaska with his family because of the sudden incident."

Saying this, Mountain Eagle looked at Kerry Cantona's stiff expression and chuckled, "Brother, you're in big trouble!"

Kerry Cantona's face flushed after his identity was revealed, and he said hoarsely, "But this has nothing to do with you. If you found out my identity, you should know I can pay 1 million US dollars.

As long as you help keep my secret and rescue my family, I'll give you 1 million US dollars...

Cash!

I promise!"

Mountain Eagle shook his head and said, "No, you can't guarantee anything...

When you reach out externally for help, you expose your location. You think the FBI is terrifying, but have you considered what's up with those dead people?

Actually, you're not hiding from the FBI, but from those behind the scenes!"

Saying this, Mountain Eagle looked at Kerry Cantona's twisted expression, shook his head and said, "If you truly care about your family's safety, then I advise you to pay the fee all at once. We'll arrange your family to another safe place or send them to a location you specify.

And you can stay here yourself, gambling on whether your doctor and friends have betrayed you!"

Regarding this circumstance pointed out by Mountain Eagle, Kerry Cantona said with a defeated look, "My partner betrayed me, so I don't have that much money now.

However, there's 800,000 Euros cash in the Hunter's Lodge, which I intended as survival funds to take my family to Europe.

As long as you can guarantee my family's safety, all that money can be yours!"

Saying this, Kerry Cantona saw Mountain Eagle looking dissatisfied and bowed his head helplessly and said, "I haven't informed my doctor and friends but some people you can't provoke.

I know in this situation I certainly can't go to Europe, so I want to use what's in hand to negotiate with those people.

They already know I'm here, and once they know you're aware of my identity, you'll have big trouble.

This is Alaska, where the winter has no law...

You can take the 800,000 Euro cash, which at the current exchange rate is worth more than 1 million US dollars.

If you really can help get my family to safety, and I don't end up dead in the end, I'll give you an extra 500,000 US dollars as a reward."

Mountain Eagle listened, looked at Tiffany and Lilith beside him, and said, "This matter is related to Kahong and his team. They are also descendants of Arctic Fox. What do you think should be done?"

Tiffany frowned, staring into Kerry Cantona's eyes, saying, "This guy's trouble is huge!

If Kahong's team helps send this guy's family away, once this guy gains leverage in negotiations, those people will find a way to use his family as a bargaining chip.

By then, perhaps the whole village will become a target. We shouldn't take risks!"

"But it's too late..."

Kerry Cantona shook his head bitterly and said, "I've already informed them..."