Burbank used to be Hollywood's largest outdoor location, but as film companies continued to relocate shooting scenes due to tax issues, a large number of venues and studios here were left vacant.

The gathering point was set in a location that had been abandoned for a long time. Two helicopters parked on the open space were not very conspicuous amidst the prop planes around them.

When Mountain Eagle and their convoy arrived at the meeting point, it was already 1:15 in the morning.

Blood Fox and Butcher flew for more than three hours, crossing over 600 kilometers from Phoenix, Arizona to get here.

Silver Fox's team had also completed their assembly. The machine gunner Bull Head, who was supposed to withdraw, canceled his departure ticket to rejoin the team.

Galahad and Bomb Madman Lamalock also arrived with their six-member Round Table Knight team.

Li Chengji's bodyguard leader Jin Dacheng arrived with seven subordinates, driving three pickups loaded with a large batch of munitions, waiting there.

Camel, Eddie, and Eagle Claw, the three old veterans, gathered with Blood Fox and seemed quite relaxed with their chatting and laughing.

However, Silver Fox and Galahad appeared slightly more solemn, and Jin Dacheng looked as if he was ready to face death at any moment.

Mountain Eagle, after arriving, sat in the car for nearly 15 minutes before getting out…

It was in there that he completed a milestone-like network contract.

Snowden, who was almost driven mad in the Golden Triangle, got the security promise he had been dreaming of.

The very thing he once desired but could not obtain was now thrust upon him, prompting him to sign, and he even received 5 million US Dollars worth of Bitcoin as compensation.

The United States' only demand was for him not to wander around the United States and its allied countries, not to speak out online, and not to serve other countries or large companies.

And after working for more than half a year, apart from the initial 5 million for the mission with Blood Fox and the 50 million in temporary extortion duel bonuses, Mountain Eagle did not obtain a penny of direct profit from Snowden.

However, he used the influence created by Snowden to expand his business to its current scale, and his net worth was expected to directly break through the 500 million mark after tonight.

The risks involved could not be calculated, but except for his wife and children being unexpectedly exposed, Mountain Eagle was satisfied with his experiences and choices.

Through the network, he saw Li Chengji and Anna, as witnesses and representatives, sign on a memorandum endorsed by the intelligence departments of both the US and Russia...

Congratulating the tearfully joyful Snowden over the network, Mountain Eagle smiled and ended the ceremony, which was hasty in form but far-reaching in impact. He stood up, opened the door, and jumped off the truck.

The Butcher, who had long been waiting below with his men, stepped forward. This over-forty-year-old veteran looked at Mountain Eagle, who had now changed into a black combat uniform, straightened his body, and said, "Boss, we're here!"

Mountain Eagle squeezed the Butcher's arm hard and said with a smile, "I'm going to fight, and I need you by my side. You don't mind, do you?"

The Butcher shook his head expressionlessly and said, "Boss, you said we are partners in dreams. I don't know how big your dream is; I only know that without you, there is no dream.

I don't understand business, but fighting for life is my forte!"

Saying this, the Butcher glanced at Arctic Fox and the Round Table Knights, then coldly glanced at Tiffany and Sealion, finally looking at Mountain Eagle, and said seriously, "The real tough battle relies on us..."

The Butcher's words stirred a commotion among those around. Sealion, dissatisfied, raised his hand and shouted, "Hey, mate, does your 'us' include me?"

The naturally taciturn Butcher ignored Sealion's nonsense and said to Mountain Eagle, "Boss, Daria and that Donkey have completed a preliminary reconnaissance of the target area...

The opponents are tough, and we're not sure what weapons they have, so..."

Mountain Eagle waved to interrupt the Butcher, pointed at the truck behind him, and said with a smile, "First, unload everything...

After seeing what's inside, we'll discuss whether the opponents are tough or not."

As he spoke, Mountain Eagle glanced at his watch and said to Silver Fox and Galahad, "It is now 1:15, and I must be on the move by 3:00, otherwise I've lost.

So everyone listens to my orders now, unload everything from the truck and sort them out. After allocation as needed, I'll tell you what to do."

After saying this, Mountain Eagle moved aside a few steps, making a gesture of invitation...

Pirate, Post Box, and Pigeon, without any hesitation, pulled out Tank and Sled and started unloading. Soon, Arctic Fox's people also stepped forward to help...

Everyone actually brought what they thought was the fiercest firepower. They didn't think more weapons and ammunition would be useful, but when the Single Soldier Fire God and automatic grenade launchers were unloaded, and the advanced Spring Knife drones and Single Soldier Spearhead Missiles appeared, they stopped talking nonsense...

Taking advantage of everyone's busy and amazed state, Mountain Eagle pulled aside the Butcher, pointing at Tank, whose physique was like a polar bear, and Sled, reeking of death, and said, "Who are these two guys? That big one seems to have some issues…"

The Butcher was silent for a while and said, "Tank and Sled are comrades from our past...

Tank joined our team at the end of the Second Chechen War. He had bad luck. Just as the war was about to end, he was hit by a cold shot. The bullet went through his helmet, leaving a fragment in his brain.

When he was released from the hospital, he was still okay, then he took his compensation money and moved to Mariupol, where he got married and had children.

Three months ago, a group from Azov Camp attacked his village, and this guy counterattacked to protect his wife and children, killing six people.

His wife always had a severe kidney disease, but it wasn't discovered until they escaped to Volgograd. If she doesn't undergo a transplant within six months, she will die.

This guy was severely traumatized, and then his mind started to become a bit unclear."

Speaking, the Butcher looked at Mountain Eagle and seriously said, "Boss, as long as you don't mention his wife and children, he's normal in daily life, and I assure you he is excellent enough!"

Mountain Eagle nodded slightly and said, "How much does he need?"

The Butcher paused for a moment and quietly said, "300,000 Euros..."

After hearing this, Mountain Eagle hesitated for a moment as he noticed the worry in the Butcher's eyes, and then said, "Tonight's battle is extremely dangerous. I won't be surprised if any of us don't make it.

Give me an account number, and I'll have Mr. Poincaré transfer the money over..."

The Butcher nodded gratefully and said, "Thank you, boss!

I guarantee the Tank is worth the money!"

Mountain Eagle waved his hand and said, "If he survives, find a hospital to check his mind. The Chechen war has been so many years ago, and with today's advanced medical technology, maybe he can be normal again.

This guy just started working and is already 300,000 in debt; he'll suffer in the future!"

The Butcher chuckled, ignoring Mountain Eagle's teasing words, and pointed to the Sled, who would sneak a break every now and then, and said, "His name is Sled, a Yakut, my comrade-in-arms.

When the Second Chechen War began, we entered Groniz as vanguards and were ambushed by the enemy, suffering heavy casualties. At the time, we all thought he was dead, and then he was left in Groniz and lost contact with the main forces for two months.

When it took us two months to take down Groniz and finally found him, he seemed like a different person.

Among us, only he experienced the entire Second Chechen War...

Boss, this guy has a mental illness and a severe tendency for self-destruction, but I guarantee that as long as we comrades are by his side, he is a qualified soldier!"

Mountain Eagle listened and couldn't help but express admiration...

The world mostly knows about the US and NATO allies' prolonged battles in the Middle East and Afghanistan, but few know that Russia's Second Chechen War lasted a full ten years.

Starting from '99, for a full decade, from large troop operations at the beginning to counter-terrorism wars in later stages, Russia endured tremendous losses, and their special forces faced significant fatalities and rotations over those ten years.

The well-known theater hostage tragedy, along with those famous anti-terrorism remarks from Boss Pu...

'We'll pursue terrorists everywhere. It's God's job to forgive them. Our task is to send them to meet God. Catch them at the airport, kill them at the airport. Catch them in the restroom, drown them in the toilet!'

All these events happened during the Second Chechen War!

This guy named Sled carries a deathly aura; he definitely didn't participate as logistics from beginning to end.

It's hard for Mountain Eagle to describe a guy like him, but he doesn't care...

Anyone willing to fight alongside him tonight under such circumstances and manage to survive will be brought into his 'trust' circle.

Watching Sled slip to the side of the truck to smoke while the Pirate wasn't watching, only to have the angry Pirate chase him down and knock the cigarette from his mouth, Mountain Eagle shook his head in frustration and said, "It must be tough being on his team...

What does he want?"

The Butcher thought for a moment, then grimly said, "Comrades, war, and uncertain peace.

For him, death might be a release. I don't want to see him rotting away clutching a bottle in the trash; I'd rather see him die in front of me and then send his ashes back to his hometown in Siberia.

Boss, give him a chance, after all, he isn't afraid of death!"

Mountain Eagle watched Sled, like an old rebellious dog, never willing to calm down, seemingly always deliberately annoying others, he nodded slightly and said to the Butcher, "I trust you, so you'll be responsible for managing them...

I have the money, and I sincerely care. Just make sure they don't become your burden!"

Saying this, Mountain Eagle patted the Butcher on the arm and strode over to the pile of mountains of military supplies...

Watching Sealion lovingly hold onto the Single Soldier Gatling XM556 fondly, Mountain Eagle chuckled and said, "Brother, your arm can't handle it, put it down..."

Saying this, Mountain Eagle pointed to several seemingly rundown modified vehicles and said to Sealion, "Jin Dacheng and his team have the most advanced bullet-proof vests and select light weapons for yourselves.

Mount all PKMs on the truck rack; we're in for a tough fight.

The United States doesn't allow me to use armored vehicles for the fight, so we'll have to make do with those cars.

Hurry up and switch gear, and then let's discuss what we should do next..."

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