Mountain Eagle did not refuse Griffin's suggestion because he himself thought the same way...

Although setting up weapons in advance at possible enemy landing spots might be a bit wasteful, a good suggestion should be heeded.

Anyway, idleness breeds tension when everyone is stuck in the camp, better to mobilize everyone and keep their mind occupied.

After all, the advanced detection equipment and things like Spring Knife drones owned by Mountain Eagle aren't recognized as conventional weapons by everyone. If they're allowed to make some arrangements according to their own ideas in advance, they'll feel a bit more assured.

When the strong-willed Griffin spoke up, Butcher, the key loyalist, was the first to nod in agreement and took the initiative to handle the exterior arrangements...

"We have enough snowmobiles and sleds. Before the enemy shows up, it's better to go out ahead for reconnaissance.

In such weather, there are few convenient landing mudflats. With the drones doing pre-emptive reconnaissance combined with the experience of Old Qiao and Quida, we can quickly lock onto suspicious locations.

Setting up hidden positions is up to us..."

Butcher looked at Mountain Eagle and said, "Boss, we have three snipers, Pigeon, Alexander, Evgeni, and they'll stay to help Little Ruby build the lookout tower...

Guard duty is assigned to them. The lookout tower can be used for observation and also serve as a sniper point."

Mountain Eagle listened with some sympathy for Pigeon and the two other defected snipers who have had little presence since arriving in Alaska...

Staying on a thirty-meter-high observation tower in minus twenty-degree weather is no easy job; without proper warmth measures, it would be deadly.

Seeing these three guys seeming not particularly concerned, Mountain Eagle thought for a moment and said, "Little Ruby's warehouse has a batch of scaffolding steel pipes. Check what you might be missing and tell me...

Daria and Donkey are now in Anchorage, I'll have them organize goods for a run with the transport plane.

The observatory should not be makeshift; both safety and warmth measures must be well taken care of...

We have plenty of supplies and equipment, try not to suffer unnecessarily!"

As he spoke, Mountain Eagle took out his phone, smiling as he said, "Razer gave me a wake-up call; I might have been too self-centered before...

I'll call Odin from Chi Hu now and ask him to send over the 'Little Dog Team', so we'll have two mobile forces.

This way, we can expand our control range a bit since we have helicopters..."

The fierce woman Tiffany suddenly raised her hand, somewhat displeased, and said, "Boss, what about us?

The Arctic Fox Rescue Team can also participate in the outer operations..."

When Tiffany spoke, Bald Eagle Claw, who had returned from walking outside, stood at the door, hand on his waist, shaking to signal Mountain Eagle not to agree.

Camel, who was drinking a beer he took from the kitchen, also poked his head out and made a throat-slash gesture at Mountain Eagle.

Mountain Eagle was amused by the two old guys. Neither of them are particularly overprotective of their daughters. Tiffany has faced life and death with Mountain Eagle, and Camel had never said much...

They have a profound understanding of their daughters...

Tiffany and Lilith, those two fiercely ambitious women, have no experience fighting or training in Alaska's extreme cold weather. Suddenly rushing out to fight might just be self-defeating.

After all, weather and cold are equally harsh for anybody, and these two women, accustomed to living in California, seem crippled in Alaska.

Not to mention a burden like Marta. Though she was born in Ukraine, she went to Thailand as a teenager and lived in a hot, humid environment for many years, now shivering even stepping outdoors.

Facing Tiffany's remarks, Mountain Eagle put an arm around Xiao Wan's shoulder and said, "My wife and child need a few shooting trainers and accompanying doctors...

You have to understand, you are the Arctic Fox Rescue Team, not the Arctic Fox Assault Team. You need to showcase your expertise by doing what you're good at.

Confronting the cold and ice is not your strength, but I can give you a chance to adapt."

He looked at Marta peeking out from behind Mi Lu, smiling as he said, "You still haven't done today's house cleaning task...

You've worked many years at Mi Lu's shooting range; I'll give you a day to set up a shooting range. If you don't finish, the task of clearing snow off the terrace will be yours."

Upon hearing this, Marta raised her hand and asked, "If I finish setting up the shooting range, does that mean I can avoid cleaning chores..."

Mountain Eagle waved to interrupt her, chuckling as he said, "Cleaning chores can be done with overtime, such a good girl should train more...

Mi Lu always worries about you not getting married, and here, you should learn a bit more so Mi Lu might save some dowry."

Xiao Wan saw Marta's flushed face in anger and jokingly slapped Mountain Eagle's arm, then walked to Marta's side, linking arms with her, and said, "Don't listen to him; this guy's brain has issues...

Women clean because we love tidiness, not to please men!

Hey, you've worked at the shooting range; is practicing shooting hard?"

Seeing how Xiao Wan diverted Marta's attention with a few words, Mountain Eagle smiled and shook his head, picked up his phone, and walked outside, sweeping the snow off the bench before sitting down to dial Odin's number...

The call was connected quickly...

"Hello, Mountain Eagle!"

Upon hearing Odin's voice, Mountain Eagle said, "Thank you!"

Odin paused for a moment, saying, "I'm not only helping you, but I'm also concerned you're finding a new path for the Arctic Fox, allowing Blood Fox and those old-timers to avoid facing a regretful old age."

As Odin spoke in a deep voice, he asked, "Need any help? Gray Wolf and the others are available now..."

Mountain Eagle replied sincerely, "Thank you again...

I thought when I called you, you would personally bring Gray Wolf and the others over. Was I being a bit self-indulgent?"

Odin listened, and said with a slightly desolate tone, "I don't want to see Blood Fox and Mi Lu...

If not for your success, I might be a pioneer searching for a new direction, but now...

I am a traitor to the Arctic Fox!

I will help you keep an eye on Estonia. If they make any moves, I will let you know..."

Odin paused and then said seriously, "Mountain Eagle, be careful!

The one leading the team is called Sid, he's a madman, a Nazi, a ruthless commander.

His people are also crazy, and they can adapt to Alaska's weather...

Gray Wolf and his team will arrive in Anchorage tomorrow, send someone to pick them up."

"Thank you!"

Mountain Eagle sincerely thanked Odin for the news and then shifted the subject, "I hired the Little Dog Team to work for me for a year...

Two million US Dollars, how about it?"

Odin was taken aback for a moment and said, "A year, what do you want to do?"

Mountain Eagle laughed and said, "I want to spend the winter at Brown Bear Camp. The winter in Alaska is long, and it's livelier with more people.

When summer comes, I want to take Gray Wolf and head to El Salvador. I intend to do some business there, and having a team of professionals will save a lot of trouble.

Odin, there's big business in El Salvador, and the future will need a lot of strong soldiers there. Want to get some shares?"

Mountain Eagle's words hit Odin's soft spot. He left the Arctic Fox to shed his pension burden and ease the load on Blood Fox, and also to prove himself...

He wanted to explore a new path apart from the Arctic Fox, so Chi Hu's model has been aligning more with a formal PMC company.

His approach seemed correct to Mountain Eagle, but it would lose the most captivating aspect of the Arctic Fox team.

There is no need to argue about who is right or wrong. At his core, Mountain Eagle surely appreciates the Arctic Fox more, but in his heart, Odin's Chi Hu is a better cooperation partner.

Facing the olive branch extended by Mountain Eagle, Odin was silent for a moment, curiously asking, "Why Chi Hu?"

Mountain Eagle looked at the snowy camp, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Because the mission in El Salvador requires a lot of manpower. It's just business there, and you are a fabulous manager in my impression.

Odin, your approach makes me think you are reliable, so...

The team of 100 people, you must lead it personally. The contract is signed annually, and you can name a price that would make me bleed, and I won't haggle!"

Odin listened and, after a long silence, tentatively said, "20 million..."

Mountain Eagle laughed and said, "Deal!

100 people, 20 million US Dollars a year!"

As he spoke, Mountain Eagle heard Odin sigh over the phone, he laughed and said, "Don't regret it, you organize the personnel, and I'll arrange to build a fully-equipped camp for you there."

Odin listened and in a somewhat helpless tone said, "You didn't even try to haggle, did I set my price too low?"

Mountain Eagle chuckled and said, "Russian soldiers, averaged out, cost 200,000 a year per person. What else do you want?

Given what those Russian soldiers aspire to, you'll earn a minimum of 5 million in pure profit annually. What else are you dissatisfied with?"

Odin then seemed to realize something, annoyed he said, "You're willing to spend 20 million, which means there's much bigger business there, many times over.

You sly dog, mentioning shares only to divert my attention with 20 million.

You knew I wasn't on guard..."

Mountain Eagle laughed heartily, "Brother, this is business, you have to stay vigilant at all times...

And besides, we haven't signed a contract yet, so you can still back out!"

"I won't..."

Hearing Odin's instinctive reaction over the phone, Mountain Eagle sighed and said, "Brother, friendship is friendship, business is business, you have a team to support...

I don't want someone with regrets going to El Salvador to oversee operations, you can provide a plan about El Salvador, then look at it yourself or have someone trustworthy review it.

When we formally sign the contract, you can then consider whether to take shares or commission, or a mix of shares and commission."

Hearing the heavy breathing on the other end of the phone, Mountain Eagle seriously said, "Odin, thank you!"

Odin on the other end of the call was silent for a few seconds before he sincerely said, "No, Mountain Eagle, I should be the one thanking you!

In the past, I always felt that I wasn't doing some things well, now I seem to know where the problem is..."

Upon hearing this, Mountain Eagle nodded and said, "Yes, the Arctic Fox is like a contagious disease...

They are very good, and at the same time, they are not so good!"