King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer

Joe Ga looked troubled as he glanced at Eric, whose expression was 'grave', and then said to the ambassador, "Sir, you may not understand the situation I'm in right now.

I've taken on a commission from China to evacuate their citizens. I need to head to a gas field to pick up more than twenty workers, then pass through the combat zone between the base organization and the National Army to the east, and pick up over eighty Chinese workers.

I do not wish to emphasize the risks involved because facing danger is part of a mercenary's duty.

However, my personal suggestion is that you move with me because I can guarantee your safety. But you're an American ambassador; you're free to go wherever you want and do whatever you wish.

I absolutely will not abandon a mission worth tens of millions to escort you out first."

As he spoke, Joe Ga pointed at Eric and said, "I have a good private relationship with Eric, which is why I took on this CIA task. But my business is limited to Liberia.

I promised Eric to deliver him and his men to the Egyptian border…

Sir, if you feel the risk of joining me is too great, I suggest you seek help from within America. I can arrange for a few men to take you to a safer airport within Libyan territory."

How could Ambassador Steven possibly contact his country now?

Without clarifying who wanted him dead, any call he made could cost him his life. Experience exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire

Now the ambassador had accepted Eric's advice, not only had he turned off his own phone but he even made the 'triple-pay Tian Peng' mercenaries escorting him shut down their communications equipment.

Now Boss Joe is his lifeline, someone absolutely trustworthy!

The current situation is particularly interesting, Eric's boss doesn't know that he has already guessed the key to the problem.

Ambassador Steven is also unaware of Eric's stance. In fact, the ambassador hasn't figured out who the enemy is, only holding a rough guess.

Now he only trusts Eric and Boss Joe because battle experience doesn't lie.

It's too easy for two knowing people to deceive someone who's kept in the dark…

Boss Joe has actually made things quite clear, coming up with something like 'China's multi-million-dollar evacuation commission'. Ambassador Steven isn't a fool…

After pondering for a few minutes, Ambassador Steven said gravely, "Hu Lang, what do I need to pay for you to escort me to Central Africa and assist me with my media work?"

Upon hearing this, Joe Ga spread his hands and said, "Sir, perhaps I haven't made myself clear enough...

I won't abandon my current commission to escort you out alone.

But out of regard for Eric, I can guarantee your safety and escort you to the Egyptian border.

It won't cost you anything; this is the favor of a friend!"

While speaking, Joe Ga gestured to stop the ambassador from saying anything, saying, "I don't know why you must go to Central Africa? Why do you need to complete media work there?

I don't care, but I must emphasize again that nothing can interfere with my current work.

If you want to go to Central Africa, OK, come with me. I will head south from Chad after completing the commission.

Although there are some risks, I believe I can generally ensure your safety."

After he finished, Joe Ga pressed the communicator, signaling the convoy to stop. Then he patted Eric on the shoulder, who was sitting in the passenger seat, opened the door to get out, and said to the stiff-faced Ambassador Steven, "Sir, rest assured, as long as you don't intend to interfere with my mission, you will be safe—and for free!

All out of consideration for Eric!!"

Watching Joe Ga as he dashed to the front to the Iveco LMV armored car, opened the door, and got in, the convoy started moving again…

Confronted with such a predicament, Steven looked at Eric in the passenger seat and asked, "Can Hu Lang really be trusted?"

With a bitter expression, Eric replied, "Mr. Ambassador, if I were to rank those I can trust right now, Hu Lang would definitely be first!

I do not know exactly who is behind the actions against us, but I know that something I've investigated in the past few months has touched certain people's interests.

There's a guy named Harlotte, who I believe you're familiar with. I suspect my situation is connected to him, and it just so happens that Hu Lang is his archenemy.

Sir, you should know that my actual boss is the Secretary of State; you're essentially from the same system. We should consider ourselves allies now.

I can assure you, there's no one more trustworthy than Hu Lang right now…

Actually, with what's happened, I've realized how dangerous my job is, so I've been contemplating a change."

Eric spoke cryptically, but his direction was utterly cunning.

Now he has cleared his former boss from any relation to this incident in front of the ambassador. Once back, when his boss faces the ambassador's gratitude, there will be no room left for any backlash.

Should Eric use this opportunity to voice his desire to resign, his boss would need to compensate him doubly, for pulling her out of the maelstrom.

Even if the ambassador eventually realizes the issue with Eric's boss, it won't be Eric's fault, as he's also a victim.

You see, once someone's stance changes, so does their method of handling things.

As a salaried worker, considering the situation from Boss Joe's perspective, Eric's first thought isn't 'revenge' but rather to unite all possible allies, clearing obstacles for his own boss while also putting more pressure on their deadly foe.

It's by leveraging the resources of his former boss that he can secure enough benefits for his new one.

Before everything took shape, "hatred"? That didn't matter!

I'm holding your lifeline in my hand, and you'll have your unlucky moments. Who can't seize the chance to kick someone when they're down?

Joe Ga claimed he could bring the ambassador to Central Africa without money and had Eric vouching for his creditworthiness. But how could the ambassador possibly trust "free" at a life-or-death moment?

Sometimes, "free" is the most expensive. Compared to borrowing P·B's channels and resources for "free," the ambassador would rather have a clear "price tag."

Without a precise answer, he simply couldn't rest easy.

Eric understood the thinking logic of these people very well. A few words guided the ambassador to self-reflect and then he quickly gave an "answer"...

"Eric, I need unconditional help, not hope pegged on Hu Lang's conscience!

All current media resources in Africa are concentrated in Central Africa; without his help, I'd need to take a lot of detours to get back to America.

What could possibly sway him?"

Eric really wanted to say "money," but in fact, he knew that at the ambassador's rank and status, "liquid cash" was really not plentiful because the cash had gone to places where it could appreciate in value.

Having assets worth hundreds of millions doesn't mean he could really take out hundreds of millions, and for boss Joe Ga, a few million US dollars were meaningless.

And how could a person with resources and influence in their hands possibly spend their own money?

Even in life-saving situations, they couldn't spend their own money—it would be too embarrassing to let that get out!!

After reflecting on boss Joe Ga's resources and future plans, Eric hesitated for a moment and then said, "Based on my understanding of Hu Lang, he needs mainstream society to recognize what he is doing in Central Africa!

Sir, Central Africa now regards Hu Lang as a savior, and even Congo and the African Union consider P·B a treasure.

Although they call themselves a mercenary company, they have almost never used war as a profit point; they are always building!

I've been paying close attention to Hu Lang and P·B during the few months I've spent in Africa.

This guy has friends everywhere; his enemies are concentrated among drug traffickers and terrorists, with Harlotte possibly being the only exception.

Oh no, Harlotte isn't an exception either; he's deeply connected with drug traffickers and terrorists.

If you spend enough time with him, you'll realize that Hu Lang is the type who is most willing to share the profits. In every deal he makes, I've never seen him eat alone.

In fact, in every deal he makes, not only do the collaborators benefit, but even the ordinary people below benefit."

After hearing all this, the ambassador was stunned at first, then shook his head and said, "This isn't even a condition.

The first thing I do in Central Africa must be to express recognition of P·B—to ensure the legitimacy of my actions.

As long as I can obtain safety, I can prompt friends at the State Department to issue a statement of appreciation for P·B, which is also beneficial to me.

P·B is an American company; it represents our image..."

Saying this, the ambassador might have felt it a bit pointless to speak in clichés with Eric, so he changed tack and said, "Eric, give me something useful. What could sway Hu Lang to protect me and cooperate with me wholeheartedly?"

Eric pretended to think hard for a long time and then shook his head, saying, "I don't know, Hu Lang has invested almost all his money in Central Africa, but that's just some basic steel business.

He needs money, but what he needs is a huge amount of capital."

As he spoke, Eric, noticing the ambassador's disappointment, laughed and said, "To get development funds, this guy is having people lobby the Pentagon, trying to win a contract to go to Iraq.

He has consulted with me about it and even mentioned some of his ideas...

Sir, you have an energy background..."

On hearing this, the ambassador straightened up and said, "Hu Lang is going to Iraq? Mosul?

But I've heard that contract isn't very big. Is Hu Lang going to risk Iraq for three hundred million US dollars?"

Eric shrugged his shoulders and said, "To be precise, it's twenty million, but maybe it's not a risk, because this guy has his own logic in doing things."

Eric then repeated Joe Ga's plans in Iraq to Ambassador Steven, finally adding, "What I admire most about this guy is that he always finds a flawless point of entry.

Princess Amina's humanitarian corridor will open up a huge resource channel for him, but there are some difficulties in turning a quick profit there..."

After hearing everything, the ambassador stroked his chin and said, "So Hu Lang is in such a hurry for those Chinese? Doesn't this guy realize that to ensure profitability, he needs the ability to stabilize the situation?"

As he spoke, the ambassador suddenly laughed and said, "The Middle East is our foundation!

Hu Lang wants an oil field and then to subcontract it to the Chinese in exchange for materials to open a 'humanitarian corridor.' That's a good thing!

Perhaps I could persuade the Iraqi Government and the oil consortium to lease the Siguna Oilfield to Hu Lang for him to handle.

At this stage, the Siguna Oilfield is not even in a condition to start operations. If Hu Lang can convince the Chinese to take on the project, our oil consortium could actually realize a profit in advance.

And opening a humanitarian corridor could effectively promote the rapid democratization of Iraq. If our oil company could start operations sooner, we could realize a profit earlier..."