Chapter 776 - Lin Yifu’s Means
Security overseas wasn’t as good as everyone imagined. Europe wasn’t a blissful land since there were differences when it comes to security between countries, cities, and streets. Due to the popularity of Milan between tyc.o.o.ns and tourists, the security was much better there. But as for the surrounding cities, things were more complicated with higher rates of crime. Due to the high cost of maintaining security in those places, the government did not pay much attention.
Thus, there’s a huge difference when it comes to the Northern and Southern part of Italy. They were mainly used as bases by mercenary organisations. When Milan had sent out their forces, Caru, who was in Napoli, was already informed and had headed for a place near Sicily.
To the Chinese, they had some understanding that Sicily had a close relations.h.i.+p with the mafia, and it was even rumored to be the base for mafias.
Out of his concern that the large roads might be controlled by the government, Caru brought his subordinates while going through rural places, taking roughly ten-odd hours before they arrived at their destination.
After leaping down from the JEEP, a middle-aged man in a blue s.h.i.+rt walked over to Caru. That man wore black sungla.s.ses with thick gel on his hair and a cigarette hanging down from his lips. As he constantly took in puffs, his entire face was covered in smoke.
“Caru, my old friend, we meet again!” Philip happily greeted.
Wearing an awkward expression, Caru replied, “Thank you for taking me in! I’m being wanted by the Italian government right now, and I can only leave the country through you.”
Removing the cigarette in his mouth, Philip waved his hand. “Let’s forget about the terrible stuff for now. I’ve prepared a sumptuous banquet for everyone, and you guys can take a rest. We will talk about leaving the country later.”
Caru inwardly sighed since the Italian government was determined to pursue them this time and have sent out large forces. Hence, he did not have the luxury of relaxing right now. Turning around to look at his subordinates who came with him, all of them looked haggard and they needed rest.
“Thank you for your hospitality!” Caru replied.
“There’s no need for you to be so polite with me!” Phillip greeted Caru as he entered his courtyard. He had considered it well. The ma.s.sive courtyard was filled with tables to allow everyone to enjoy a feast.
Phillip had prepared an exquisite buffet meal. When the mercenaries entered, they instantly started gobbling up the food. Although they brought sufficient food with them, there’s a drastic difference of taste when compared to the buffet laid before them.
As for Caru, he only ate very little to maintain his image. At this moment, Phillip waved his hand over and smiled. “I have a friend who would like to meet you, and I wonder if you can give me some face?”
At this moment, Phillip was Caru’s only hope, so he did not have any qualification to refuse.
Placing down a half eaten sandwich to the side, Caru wiped his mouth with a napkin and followed Phillip to a huge umbrella. Over there, there’s already someone waiting for him.
“This is Mr. Jackson, and I believe you’ve heard of his name.” Phillip introduced.
Upon hearing that name, Caru was stunned since Jackson was a famous name in the mercenary world, who worked as a supplier of missions for various mercenary groups. Although those missions were highly difficult, the pay was attractive. Caru had been wanting to attract Jackson’s attention, but the standard of his mercenary organisation was much lower than some famous organisations in the Middle East and Europe.
“It’s an honor to meet you!” Caru smiled. He was initially doubting if Phillip could send over a hundred people out of the country. But after seeing Jackson, his worries were instantly dispelled since Jackson was more capable than Phillip. Furthermore, if he managed to form a good relations.h.i.+p with Jackson, he would be able to get an endless supply of business.
“Commander Caru, I have been wanting to meet you!” Jackson revealed a smile.
Seated before Jackson, Caru bitterly smiled. “I never imagined that we would meet under this situation.”
“No, no!” Jackson immediately shook his head and replied, “Now that you’re in desperate straits, I’m here to offer you dawn.”
“Oh?” Caru locked his brows together as he cautiously looked at Jackson and asked, “What dawn are you talking about?”
Seeing that Caru was more sensitive than he had imagined, Jackson smiled, “Caru, ever since you established your mercenary group, how many times have you guys completed A-ranked missions?”
“Twelve times!” Caru swiftly replied.
“With the capability of your mercenary organisation, are you guys capable of completing S-ranked missions?” Jackson sighed.
After a silence of ten-odd seconds, Caru shook his head. “None! We are only a medium-scaled organisation.”
Feeling admiration for Caru’s honesty, Jackson smiled. “So there won’t be any improvements if you guys continue. I’m here to give you a chance to consider joining other mercenary organisations.”
Caru widened his eyes upon hearing that as he looked at Jackson in disbelief. He suddenly realised that this wasn’t a welcoming party, but a party aimed at his doom.
Jackson wasn’t trying to help him, but wanted to swallow up his mercenary organisation.
All of a sudden, Caru stood up from his seat and cautiously looked at Jackson. At this moment, Phillip stood up and landed his hand on Caru’s shoulders as he smiled. “Old friend, don’t be impulsive!”
Caru subconsciously glanced at the golden ring on Phillip’s thumb and felt a chill down his spine. He suddenly realised that there must be ambushers around him, and the moment he takes a single movement, he would be instantly a.s.sa.s.sinated.
As for his subordinates, they’re a bunch of fugitives, and there’s no way they would risk their lives to take revenge for him.
Caru never expected that after escaping one danger, he would jump into another. Sitting down in the chair, he asked, “Stop beating around the bush. What do you guys want?”
As Jackson nodded his head at Phillip, the latter snapped his fingers and the ambushers all felt relieved.
At this moment, Caru’s back was covered in sweat since he just realised that he had brushed shoulders with the reaper.
“Phillip, we’ve worked together for so many years, so even if you don’t want to help me, why did you scheme against me?” Caru furiously roared.
Helplessly shrugging his shoulders, Phillip replied, “Caru, your intelligence network is too terrible. Even at this moment, you still have no idea about your current situation.”
Seeing that Caru was still in the dark, Jackson explained, “Phillip works for Mr. Lin, and the event that you ruined yesterday was hosted by his granddaughter. Hence, it’s precisely because of Phillip that you can still talk with me nicely now. Otherwise, you and your mercenary organisation would’ve vanished by now under Mr. Lin’s fury.”
“Lin Yifu?” Caru finally understood why Phillip, a person with credible reputation, would stand against him. So it turned out that he had offended Phillip’s investor.
“I wasn’t trying to ruin the show on purpose, I only wanted to capture someone!” Caru tried to explain the situation with sweat rolling down his forehead.
“And you should be grateful for that.” Jackson’s expression became serious as he continued, “Because the person that you’re after is Mr. Lin’s grandson-in-law.”
At this moment, Caru was on the verge of collapsing. It’s a huge problem for any mercenary organisation to offend Lin Yifu.
Lin Yifu was a resounding name in the mercenary world, and he represented the pinnacle of the pyramid. It was so much so that a small mercenary organisation like his could be easily erased.
The only reason that he’s still alive now was because that giant did not pay any attention to them.
“I wasn’t aware of that!” Caru explained with his tongue tangled up.
“Right now, I’m only giving you two choices. Either join a large mercenary organisation under my help and be capable of taking S-ranked missions under professional training or become Mr. Lin’s enemy.” Jackson’s tone suddenly turned cold.
Listening to those words, Caru felt conflicted in his heart. He was rejoicing that his mission failed or he would’ve completely provoked Lin Yifu.
But as someone who emerged out of a mountain of corpses, Caru knew how to cherish his life more than anyone else. He knew that he would be facing death if he refuses, so he only briefly considered it before replying, “I’m willing to take your suggestion! Furthermore, please let Mr. Lin know that this is all a misunderstanding.”
As long as he’s still alive, anything else could be shoved aside.
Despite the complexity in the mercenary world, it’s also simple at the same time.
Jason nodded his head. He was used to being a middleman. Yet again, he had completed the task that Lin Yifu had entrusted him without any surprises.
Retrieving a doc.u.ment from his bag, Jackson handed it over to Caru and explained, “There will be a boat coming daily to bring you guys to Slovakia. That’s the mercenary heaven, and if you guys wish to go on a higher platform, you guys will have to increase your standards.”
Nodding his head to Jackson, Caru seriously replied, “I will definitely not disappoint Mr. Lin!”
At this moment, Caru knew that he only had one choice, despite the two offered to him. Moreover, he was filled with hatred for Mike. It was all because of that fool who introduced this th.o.r.n.y mission to him.
Then again, Caru also regretted his judgment since he did not conduct a thorough investigation on Su Tao, which ultimately resulted in this scenario.
Then again, it’s not entirely bad for him to be introduced to a new platform under the help of these people.
Humans should constantly strive to make progress, and they’re just a bunch of fugitives.
If he’s able to perform higher missions, he would be able to earn more money. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have risked their lives.