Another approach is contracting certain aspects of the Syria project. Even if they can't become partners, they can still take over a part of the process and cut away a portion of the profits.

If neither opportunity is available, they will choose to withdraw decisively, because nobody wants to be a backup for a top-tier team.

Clear reasoning, solid justification, and a sincere mindset...

Mountain Eagle sighed and said, "Buddy, it's such a waste of your talent to be on the front lines!

There are twelve Round Table Knights; I've met Lancelot and Perceval in Thailand, are the rest as impressive as you?"

Galahad paused, then nodded slightly and said, "I'm not sure how you define 'impressive', but I know that everyone else has their strengths over me.

The old man outside is named Lamalock, he was my comrade during my SBS days, and he's the best bomb expert I've ever seen."

Mountain Eagle waved his hand and said, "I meant brains, a clear business mind!

I know not many mercenaries, but they are generally top-notch ones, and you are the only one I've met who has a business mind.

You wouldn't believe me, but I'm so annoyed by Silver Fox's stubbornness...

Yet, I have to accommodate him, out of the respect and loyalty for Arctic Fox, and for those qualities that may be obsolete but are still so valuable!"

Galahad fell silent for a moment, his expression somewhat bitter as he said, "Did you know, Arctic Fox was once a target we strived to chase?

We aspired to become a team like Arctic Fox, but ultimately, we failed!

It's a dead end!

When we reached a certain level, we encountered a tall wall, and no matter how hard we crashed into it, we just couldn't get over it.

Thus, us twelve Round Table Knights voluntarily withdrew from the front lines and then split into pairs to strike separately.

We even fantasized about setting up a retirement fund like Arctic Fox's, but later we realized it was simply impossible.

In our line of work, everyone admits that Arctic Fox is unique!"

As Galahad spoke, he looked at Mountain Eagle's peculiar expression and said with a bitter smile, "It's strange to admit that your opponent is unique, isn't it?"

Mountain Eagle shook his head and said, "Not strange at all. By mythologizing an insurmountable opponent, you can peacefully accept your differences with them.

They truly are irreplaceable!"

Galahad nodded slightly and said, "All our efforts, all our golden years, were wasted in chasing Arctic Fox, which hindered our development.

But now we have found the right path, and it's not too late!"

Galahad looked at Mountain Eagle and said earnestly, "I need a commitment, then I can persuade Arthur to come to Los Angeles to meet with Li Chengji and cooperate with you on the Syria mission."

Mountain Eagle picked up the teapot, poured himself another cup of black tea, took a sip, and said, "Li Chengji is planning big business in Syria, targeting the Deir ez-Zor region, and I am her partner!

The internationally acclaimed Kurdish female soldiers are her chosen entry point, and initial funding will be provided by various NGO organizations.

As far as I know, the commission for the first phase of the offensive is 50 million US Dollars...

Half of this money will be used to hire soldiers, and the other half will be used to arrange supplies for Syria.

What do you want, and what can you accomplish?"

Galahad listened, and frowned as he said, "50 million?"

Mountain Eagle couldn't fully disclose Li Chengji's plans nor tell Galahad that once that land of lawlessness takes shape, a large amount of black money will flood into it...

Facing Galahad's skepticism, Mountain Eagle laughed and said, "It's 50 million for the first phase of the offensive...

Despite the lengthy mission duration and its hardships, the combat intensity isn't very high, so 25 million is quite a significant number."

Galahad nodded and then said somewhat helplessly, "25 million really is a big number!"

Knowing the implication behind Galahad's words, Mountain Eagle pointed to his own nose and laughed, "You just think since my individual bounty is 20 million, the major operation in Syria should be worth more, right?"

"You've got it wrong, not only is there a $20 million bounty on the black market for me, but someone has also offered Titan Group the same amount as a reward to take me down.

We are about to face the people from Titan Group!

You would never guess that I'm actually worth $40 million!"

Galahad listened and chuckled bitterly, shaking his head, "Even the Prime Minister of England isn't worth that much money, how many people must you have angered?"

Mountain Eagle replied with a smile, "To be precise, my life is linked to contracts and fortunes worth billions.

The situation in Syria is just a part of it. Moreover, there are other parts that you, including myself, are neither qualified nor capable of intervening.

Making oneself important creates demand!"

Galahad slightly shook his head, "That's not enough, I need some tangible guarantees so that I can persuade others...

$25 million, how much of that can we get a share of?

We both know Arctic Fox will take the juiciest part, what's left then? $10 million? $8 million?

Mercenaries have to manage their own logistics, this money is simply not enough to support our long-term cooperation!"

Mountain Eagle pinched the bridge of his nose, thinking for a long period...

The bulk of the funds from Syria are actually Black Money, which can simply be laundered under the guise of an international NGO assisting Syria.

Li Chengji has taken the approach of creating something out of nothing, she wouldn't really convert massive funds exclusively into supplies and manpower to send to Syria.

The presence of Arctic Fox and Round Table Knight serves as a ploy to create a stir and open up the situation, not to win a war, which they couldn't!

Now, Round Table Knight needs a lot of business and liquidity to expand their scale.

Mountain Eagle couldn't divert resources from the core projects to supplement Round Table Knight, as those were Li Chengji's projects, and acting without prior consultation could lead to a series of problems.

Round Table Knight wanting to quickly transform was something Mountain Eagle hadn't anticipated, now to keep them firmly, they must not be viewed as a fallback for Arctic Fox.

After thinking for nearly 5 minutes, Mountain Eagle rubbed his cheeks vigorously and said, "Are you familiar with the oil business?"

Galahad, who had served in the British Intelligence Organization, almost instantly realized, incredulously, "Deir ez-Zor?"

Mountain Eagle nodded, "This was originally a long-term business I had prepared for Arctic Fox...

As long as we establish a foothold near Deir ez-Zor, with the pretext of supporting Kurdish female soldiers, we could help them seize oil and convert it into money to support their survival.

With the International Intermediary Company involved, finding oil buyers is easy.

The American military bases and military contractors have always been doing this, but they pocket all the money, whereas we need to share a portion with the locals.

This is a zero-cost business with an annual revenue of $10 to $20 million. If you are determined and willing to follow my commands..."

"Deal!"

Galahad nodded vigorously, "We're on it, the contract to be signed annually. No matter the final earnings, we want 30%!"

Caught off-guard by Galahad's straightforwardness, Mountain Eagle did a quick calculation of the share being asked for, then smiled, shook hands, and said, "Deal then!

Stealing oil doesn't require too much fighting capacity, this mission fits your transformation needs.

Once the main framework is set, I will provide a detailed mission plan before you head to Syria.

My friend, you must ensure that you manage your people!

Stealing oil is the substance, but we have ways to make the locals less hostile towards us..."

Just as Galahad was nodding in agreement, a call from Lamalock came through on the radio...

"Our guests have arrived, these people are really clever, they even found some scapegoats...

Haha, do you need me to give them a little surprise first?"

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