CHAPTER 394: CHAPTER 376: MEETING

The originally fun shooting competition became boring after Silver Fox proposed the stakes.

It wasn’t that Silver Fox’s conditions were stringent, but rather, he was deliberately underperforming!

It was then that Mountain Eagle fully understood why Eddie didn’t like Silver Fox...

His way of doing things was full of pathos; it should have been a good thing that he wanted to smoothly carry out, but his approach always dampened the joy.

Mountain Eagle’s shooting skills were obvious; he didn’t need Silver Fox to underperform at all...

Moreover, the million-dollar salary he proposed included the team building, meaning that he was using this million to handle the miscellaneous tasks that had once made Blood Fox tear his hair out.

That was definitely a good deal!

But, to save on the already meager retirement funds, Silver Fox chose to subsidize the costs covertly.

You’d say he’s a good person, indeed he is!

But some good people just possess the ability to mess up a good thing and make it unenjoyable, at the very least he successfully reduced Mountain Eagle’s motivation to show off.

The feeling was like buying a ticket for ’The Expendables’ movie, but when you sat down in the cinema, they were showing a weepy film like ’Only Mom Is Good in the World’.

When Mountain Eagle realized that Silver Fox had deliberately missed the target for the second time, he instantly gave up on this unfair contest and impatiently signaled to Butcher, the one controlling the clay pigeon launcher, to accelerate the release of the pigeons...

"Bang bang"

"Bang bang"

The clay pigeons were rapidly launched in succession, and with Mountain Eagle’s swift attacks, they were shattered in mid-air before they could travel far.

With a shooting rhythm full of venting, Mountain Eagle struck 55 out of 60 flying discs...

After ensuring his victory, Mountain Eagle didn’t even glance at Silver Fox and lifted his fist towards Ham, who had bet with him, yelling, "I won, now it’s your turn, pal...

Hurry up and swallow your advice for me, I’ll buy drinks for everyone!"

Everyone present was an expert, and they could more or less sense something...

Camel glanced at Mountain Eagle, who had instantly become chummy with everyone upon first meeting them, and with a bit of disdain and sympathy, looked at Silver Fox and said, "Arctic Fox won’t improve because of the $500,000 from your pockets...

Mountain Eagle is easy to get along with, but he is proud, and by doing this, you’re questioning his abilities."

Silver Fox heard this and responded with a bitter smile, "Is it possible that at first, I simply didn’t realize that he could use his rifle this well?

The accuracy of an AK-105 isn’t supposed to be that good!"

Camel looked at the stubborn Silver Fox, shook his head, and said, "Whatever you think!

But you agreed!

From now on, you’re just a frontline commander, and Mountain Eagle is the real logistic boss of Arctic Fox.

Without affecting your operations, for any of his orders, you all have to say ’yes’."

As Camel spoke, he looked at Silver Fox, whose expression was a bit complex, and said with disdain, "We old guys chipped in for that $500,000.

What you should do is focus on Arctic Fox’s operations and development, not silently stash your own money into Blood Fox’s account.

You’ve already got two ex-wives, I don’t want to see you retired and still facing alimony problems with three ex-wives.

You’re a damn Frenchman, you dare to get married but can’t fully trust the personnel choices set by Blood Fox..."

Silver Fox couldn’t do anything about Camel, who was older and more experienced than him...

Watching a bunch of people laughingly enter Mountain Eagle’s house, seeming prepared to start a party, Silver Fox shook his head helplessly and said, "I trusted the wrong person in marriage, and I’m the one to bear the consequences...

On some issues, my only choice is to be conservative, because I have to be responsible for all the guys."

Silver Fox’s words left Camel speechless; these retired warriors of Arctic Fox really had no right to criticize Silver Fox’s choices because he was the one bearing the responsibilities!

Looking at the wrinkles on Silver Fox’s old face, Camel shook his head and sighed, then patted Silver Fox’s shoulder and said, "We are warriors, and warriors need leaders, not babysitters...

However, you’re the boss, and you can decide what to do!"

As the two talked, Mountain Eagle sent Tessa, who was still buzzing with excitement, to handle last night’s events. Then, in his living room, he filled the coffee table with beer and set up a grill in the yard to start feasting and drinking with the Arctic Fox bunch...

After everyone’s excited mood settled, Mountain Eagle walked over to the television, nodded to Zorn, the hacker prepared next to him, and then clapped his hands loudly to catch everyone’s attention...

"Hey, guys, look at me, show the respect a champion deserves..."

The happily chatting Arctic Fox group was taken aback and then let out a chorus of boos...

Chickpea, with slightly red eyes from drinking, yelled, "Mountain Eagle, change the scene, and I’d have you rolling in the dirt.

You should pair up with me, I’ll show you what the real number one in the world looks like!"

Mountain Eagle spread his hands in a very beatable manner and said, "Wasn’t the world’s number one already matched against me?

I don’t know what number one looks like on the battlefield, I only know that about half a month ago, I beat the world’s number three until he rolled in the dirt!

Arthur from the Round Table Knights spent two million US dollars just to get his guys a clean hospital ward and a cell with windows."

Ham, who had just swallowed a shredded Euro, looked at Mountain Eagle in disbelief and said, "The Round Table Knights lost a squad in Southeast Asia, even Lancelot and Pasival went down...

Was it you?"

Mountain Eagle shrugged and said, "It was me, and I don’t think they were that challenging. I barely fired a few shots before they surrendered."

Seeing everyone’s disbelief, Mountain Eagle laughed and pointed at Eddie, saying, "If you don’t believe me, you can ask Eddie. The Round Table’s Galahad is asking for my help to retrieve someone, and they’re working out there at sea...

And they’re doing it for free!"

Eddie, seeing everyone’s gaze turn toward him, rubbed his nose and ignoring the boastful part from Mountain Eagle, nodded and said, "This guy isn’t lying about what he said...

Lancelot, that old fart, fell into his trap and was shot in the leg by that chick Tessa just now.

Another old timer, Pasival, was hiding in a building with some of the wounded, and this guy had the gang surround them.

Ultimately, Pasival and the wounded were nearly starved to death in that house, and by the time those wounded were sent to the hospital, they were already stinking.

Some of you must have seen a few of them...

Mole, Longbow, tailor, remember?"

Ham burst into laughter upon hearing this and clapped his hands, "I remember, just the year before last, up in northern Syria, we nearly wiped them out.

Arthur spent a lot of money to ransom them back, haha, and they’ve been captured again..."

While saying this, Ham gave Mountain Eagle a thumbs up with a laugh, "Well done, buddy. Where are they locked up now?

I’d like to send them a postcard, haha..."

Shark slapped his thigh, laughing joyfully at their misfortune and called out, "Mountain Eagle, you should join us. I think you’ve got a talent for being a mercenary...

Ha, the Round Table Knights, this bunch gave us a tough time in Syria back then.

Hearing they’re in trouble makes me happy..."

Mountain Eagle, seeing everyone’s attention turned back to him, smiled and patted his injured leg, saying, "I’m wounded, so it’s not convenient!

But I’m in charge of Arctic Fox’s logistics; we’re all on the same side, right?

Fellas, the pension money for your future will all be distributed by me, so show a little respect towards me, and then listen to what I have to say next.

This is related to all Arctic Foxes and their descendants; you guys are the first active Arctic Foxes I’ve met...

I think we get along quite well, so I’d like to share my thoughts and plan with you, and I’m happy to hear your opinions."

Bull Head clearly wasn’t interested in this matter, he waved his hand and said, "OK, OK, just get to the point, I want to go take a nap..."

Mountain Eagle liked these sorts of outspoken individuals during meetings. He took a sip of his beer, looked at Bull Head, who didn’t seem to care, and said with a laugh, "Hey, Bull Head, I can tell from your accent you’re Mongolian from Great Russia, right?"

Bull Head frowned and responded, "Yes, my hometown is in the Altai Republic..."

The Altai Republic is one of the 21 federal subjects of the Great Russian Federation, mainly populated by Mongolians.

These areas aren’t particularly wealthy but enjoy a high degree of autonomy and have their own constitutions and official languages.

From Bull Head’s response, it was clear that he didn’t have a strong sense of belonging to Russia...

Mountain Eagle nodded and said, "Do you have a family?"

With a frown, Bull Head looked at Mountain Eagle and said in a deep voice, "What do you mean?"

Mountain Eagle spread his hands, "I just want to know if you have a family?

I need to know who to give the pension to in case you die, who is qualified to enjoy the good life brought by your blood and sacrifice, extending to your second generation.

You should have known this when you joined Arctic Fox, I believe that’s also a reason why Arctic Fox can attract top talents like you."

As he spoke, Mountain Eagle spread his hands, "So I’m asking you, do you have a family?

If you don’t trust me, I can have Silver Fox vouch for me because I must know about your family situation to start my work.

If you really don’t want to talk and think you can survive until retirement without any problems, you can also sign to renounce this benefit.

Those who give it up will be the dream employees that every mercenary group yearns for!"

Mountain Eagle’s tone wasn’t particularly polite, and the atmosphere on the scene instantly turned cold, with everyone’s eyes focused on Bull Head...

Bull Head was quite uncouth in character but wasn’t the kind to disregard everything; facing the somewhat aggressive Mountain Eagle, he said in a deep voice, "My family information is with Silver Fox, but if you’re asking, then I’ll tell you...

I have a wife and three kids, and my mother currently lives with them.

If I die, you can give the pension to my wife; she will raise my children for me."

Mountain Eagle took out his mobile phone, opened his notes app to glance at it, and said, "The pension for Arctic Fox hasn’t increased for ten years...

A hundred thousand US Dollars!

Is that enough for your wife to provide for your mother in old age and to sustain her until she passes away, to bring up your children, and to ensure your children can marry and have children of their own, as well as to look after your grandchildren until they come of age?"

Bull Head shook his head...

Looking at Bull Head, Mountain Eagle pointed at his own nose and said, "Look at me, if you die, I am the one who will carry out the responsibilities in your stead.

I will look after your mother on your behalf, and after she passes away, I will buy her a grave...

I will assist your wife, and when she feels helpless, I will fulfill the father’s responsibilities for you, helping to raise your children.

I will watch your children get married and have kids, and I will act on your behalf to fulfill a grandfather’s duties."

With that, Mountain Eagle turned to the Arctic Foxes with complex expressions and seriously said, "This is the responsibility that the pension and the Blood Oath represent...

These responsibilities have bent the back of Blood Fox, and now they rest upon my shoulders...

Do I not deserve some respect from you guys?"