The Pickup, which had been racing along the coastal highway, turned onto a north-bound road at high speed after passing the Getty Villa Museum.

Camel took just about ten minutes to drive into the vicinity of Topanaga State Park and then took a small path to a ranger's cabin.

This was the battleground Mountain Eagle prepared for the people of Titan Group after encountering danger on the highway.

Originally, he wanted to escalate the situation, but facing the formidable Titan Group warriors, he wasn't confident he could keep his apartment safe, and Tiffany's injury had also given him some concerns...

So he simply called Arctic Fox and Round Table Knight, who were hidden in Los Angeles, wanting to find a quiet place to take care of those guys.

The elite mercenaries from Titan Group weren't fools; when they saw Mountain Eagle and his crew rushing into the State Park, they guessed his intentions.

The battle at Elizabeth Lake had just passed a few days ago, where Titan Group had just lost a squadron; they wouldn't fall into the same trap again.

Thus, the pursuing mercenaries stopped at the mountain base leading to the ranger cabin, then started calling for backup and using drones to scout the surroundings.

They didn't believe that Mountain Eagle and his team could have prepared a full response in such a short time, and they were confident in their equipment and training levels.

As long as the number of opponents didn't exceed theirs, they dared to charge directly.

Actually, Mountain Eagle choosing the State Park as the battleground suited the needs of Titan Group since they also didn't want to blow things out of proportion.

Starting a battle in this scarcely populated area was ideal; no matter who died, they would just bury them on the spot.

Initially, the people from Titan Group were very cautious, but the drone reconnaissance showed that, other than the three people driving the pickup who had fled, there were 8 others, two of whom were meeting with the target in the cabin, and six hiding in the middle of the mountain road.

This made Titan Group hesitate, not because the other side had more people, but because they had too few!

How could 9 people contend against their group of over forty?

"This is Hound 3, we've only spotted 9 people; something's not right. Either that guy called Mountain Eagle is delusional or they have a backup plan..."

"Shotgun 3, don't go up the mountain, continue searching north along the highway, expand the drone's search area, and mark all suspicious personnel and vehicles within a 15-minute drive.

That guy defeated Cloros Squadron at Elizabeth Lake; nine people certainly couldn't have done that.

There's only one road on the mountain, that guy has set a trap and is inviting us for a confrontation, let's give him this opportunity.

Hound 1, Hound 2, set up monitoring points at the bend on the coastal highway, intercept the opponent's support."

"This is Shotgun 3, that guy has spotted the drone, shit, he's waving at me..."

"Fuck, don't get agitated, he's just trying to provoke us, follow my orders, wait for the main force to arrive.

Hopefully, he can still be this carefree by then..."

......

Mountain Eagle watched the drone circle twice above the cabin, then fly north, he cheerfully pressed his radio, saying, "Guys, the drone flew away, how well are you hiding?

If you get spotted, it'll be troublesome later, won't it?"

Mountain Eagle had Crow as his eyes, but what he saw was almost the same as what the enemy's drone saw...

He didn't spot any of the main forces of Arctic Fox and Round Table Knight, and only saw 6 Indians who thought they were well-hidden, and also Galahad and another old man waiting by the cabin.

If it weren't for Golden Cicada providing him with some unclear information during the ascent, he would have suspected there was a problem with Crow.

With Mountain Eagle's call, Chickpea's voice soon transmitted through the radio...

"Mountain Eagle, you must trust our professionalism; when we want to hide, a mere drone can't find us."

After Chickpea finished speaking, the Mongolian man Bull Head continued, "I don't like this sneaky approach, why don't we just go down and confront them instead of waiting for them to come up?

I hate this passive feeling...

These people seem very cautious, I think we will be lying down for a long time before they make a move."

Mountain Eagle laughed and said, "What's the matter? Doesn't the world's number one even have this bit of patience?"

Bull Head paused for a moment, speaking gravely, "Mountain Eagle, the world's number one you mentioned, lost two brothers a week ago.

Silver Fox said they were traitors, but I was on good terms with them, I don't believe they would betray their brothers.

Mountain Eagle, if we can't even protect our own brothers, we are really nothing!"

Mountain Eagle fell silent for a moment, then seriously said, "Bull Head, if you feel that you are not in good condition, I suggest you withdraw from the battle, otherwise I'm worried you might drag the others down."

Bull Head was silent for a few seconds, then gravely said, "I'm fine, but I should probably retire after this!

I've been away from my wife and child to fight wars for many years, it's time I went home!"

The atmosphere on the radio became somewhat solemn for a moment!

Mountain Eagle hadn't expected that the internal issues within Arctic Fox were more serious than he'd anticipated, but that wasn't his business.

To prevent Bull Head's demoralization from affecting others, Mountain Eagle chuckled and said, "Being a mercenary, being able to retire alive and reunite with your family is better than anything else."

"I don't understand your thoughts, but I believe any Arctic Fox, even if retired, would be proud of their career in the Arctic Fox.

Shark, you are Bull Head's partner, have you ever thought of retiring?

I have a large piece of land in Alaska, there are gold mines, purple crystal mines, the Yukon River, endless forests and wetlands...

We lack a few warriors who can hold down the fort there!

Have you ever considered retiring? I can build you a luxury log cabin there!"

Inuit Shark said in a muffled voice: "No, I love Alaska, but that unfortunate place requires spending half the year indoors, staying there would make me rusty.

Moreover, if Bull Head leaves, Chickpea, Ham, Shoes—these three idiots can't do anything right without machine gun cover."

Bull Head heard what Shark said, and with a complicated tone, he said, "I will always be an Arctic Fox, but I'm sorry guys..."

While Bull Head was speaking, deep helplessness and sorrow appeared in Camel's eyes...

Bull Head's decision and his unprofessional behavior of suddenly announcing his retirement was a major disappointment to Silver Fox!

Mountain Eagle doesn't communicate much with the main force of the Arctic Fox, he seems quite open-minded...

After all, any team should have a decent exit mechanism.

Even marriages can end in divorce, no one can expect a group of men to love each other forever.

Being able to keep brotherly affection and leave with dignity is beneficial for everyone!

Just as Camel was about to pick up the radio to say something, a guy mockingly said in English with a curry accent over the radio: "This is the first time I've seen someone retire right before a battle, it seems the Arctic Fox isn't very professional...

Maybe in a few years, with our help, the Round Table Knights will become the world's number one!"

An Indian's sudden interjection led to an awkward silence on the channel...

Mountain Eagle, standing on the porch of the log cabin, spread his hands out to Galahad and asked, "What's going on?"

The very gentlemanly Galahad, neat and tidy even in a combat uniform, responded to Mountain Eagle's question by spreading his hands and saying, "It's normal for young people to have some ambition and energy, as their seniors we should tolerate their arrogance..."

Upon hearing this, Mountain Eagle couldn't help but give the middle finger...

Now around the entire hill, except for those gathered at the front of the log cabin, only six Indians remained hidden.

They thought they were well-hidden, but in fact, to those with technological surveillance methods, they were as conspicuous as bright lights.

Galahad is a very nice guy, impeccable in appearance and etiquette, and coming from SBS he's not only experienced but also highly skilled in combat. Most importantly, this old guy has the political mind and mediation skills that ordinary mercenaries lack.

However, Mountain Eagle could clearly feel that this guy didn't really consider the Indians as equals.

The main force of the Round Table Knights, who could also hear the radio conversation, didn't make a sound; the real elites said nothing.

As competitors, they understand Arctic Fox better than anyone...

Every member of Arctic Fox was someone they look up to and even aspire to be like, only the ignorant would think they were unprofessional!

What does 'tolerating their arrogance' mean?

It means Galahad doesn't even think about teaching them; these Indians are just cannon fodder.

The colonial mentality of Angsa people, perfectly matches the subordinate mentality of the Indians.

Galahad, seeing the strange expression on Mountain Eagle's face, smiled and extended his hand saying, "I made a pot of tea...

It seems like the attackers will have to wait a while, let's go inside and have some tea, I want to chat with you!

Not only are there disputes within Arctic Fox, but the Round Table Knights also have their internal disagreements...

Some think there's no need for us to keep cooperating with you, especially after we scattered the money from a vault all over the streets..."

Mountain Eagle nodded in understanding, looked up at the sky where a drone was hovering—likely employed by the Round Table Knights to monitor the area.

Accepting Galahad's invitation, Mountain Eagle nodded and then turned to invite Camel and Eddie to rest in the cabin, but both the old men shook their heads in refusal.

Another old man standing on the porch, with a large burn scar on his left cheek, smiled at Camel and said, "A good mercenary feeling tired is actually a sign from God!

You shouldn't feel sad, instead be happy for Bull Head!"

Camel, with a stern look, replied to the scarred old man, "Lamalock, when will your God give you a sign?"

Lamalock laughed and said, "I devoutly believe in God!

When the sign comes, I will say goodbye to my comrades like Bull Head and then go back to my farm in England to quietly wait for death."

As Mountain Eagle entered the log cabin, Camel gave Lamalock the middle finger and said, "Stop always talking about God, I know what kind of person you are...

With what you did in Northern Ireland, you are definitely going to hell!"

Lamalock's cheek twitched and he laughed, "If fulfilling a soldier's duty sends me to hell, then I happily accept!"

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