CHAPTER 851: CHAPTER 853: BATTLE AGAINST THE SOLOHA PIRATES!

"Yes and no. The ones who acted were indeed from Soloha’s pirate side, but not Baron’s men. It was Teutons who did it. I’ve already found out that the mastermind behind this cruise ship hijacking is Teutons. I can be sure that uncle is now a hundred percent in Teutons’ hands. And since someone from their side already called my sister-in-law before, I can basically be sure that uncle should still be alive."

In intelligence work, Radar never speaks too confidently. Although he says ’should,’ from Lin Fei’s understanding of Radar, unless Radar was certain that Mu Hong was still alive, he would never speak like this.

As for what Radar mentioned about Teutons, ordinary people might not know much, but Lin Fei knows a bit more.

Although Lin Fei has not delved deeply into the internal personnel structure of Soloha’s pirates, Teutons was once the number two in the Soloha pirate group, second only to Baron.

Lin Fei was clearly aware of Teutons.

In fact, Lin Fei had come across some intelligence about Teutons back when the Hell’s Judgement Organization was establishing its East African base. However, most of Lin Fei’s attention at that time was on Baron.

He did not research much about Teutons.

Especially after Teutons had a fallout with Baron over a year ago and left with his people.

Lin Fei and even the intelligence organization of the Hell’s Judgement Organization had not paid much attention to Teutons since then.

After all, in terms of personal prestige and the strength he commanded, Teutons could not compare to Baron. And after leaving Soloha, Teutons lost his greatest geographical advantage.

Indeed, he was not worth worrying about.

Before this, Lin Fei had considered many possible forces or individuals. Among them was Teutons.

However, because he was aware of Teutons’ situation, Lin Fei did not suspect much.

"Teutons is jumping the wall in desperation?"

While common people might not understand Teutons’ current situation, Lin Fei was clearly aware. After leaving Soloha, without the geographical advantage, Teutons had a tough year.

If not relying on some accumulations from his pirate days, Teutons certainly wouldn’t have made it until now.

After all, pirates are still pirates. They’re not like Lin Fei and these mercenaries; wherever there’s war, there’s profit for them.

Teutons, being born a pirate, even if he wanted to change trades to be a mercenary, it was evident that not many big clients would come to him.

"Boss, you’re right. This time, Teutons really is jumping the wall out of desperation. I’ve already investigated thoroughly; the reason why Teutons reverted to his old trade this time is that he’s already at a dead end over there. Compared to when he first fell out with Baron and left with his men, his people have reduced by nearly two-thirds. Most importantly, Teutons is out of money. This time he’s treating it as a desperate move."

"Is he not afraid that the United Nations will send a peacekeeping force to annihilate him?!"

After leaving Soloha and losing the geographical advantage and the potential to control Soloha’s political situation, Teutons audaciously hijacked a luxury cruise ship.

The United Nations might propose and send a peacekeeping force to wipe out Teutons!

This is not just possible; it is highly likely! After all, Teutons has already fallen out with Baron, and clearly, Baron would not lend him a helping hand.

He might even kick him when he’s down.

Once that happens, Teutons will become a beaten dog that everyone wants to hit.

At that stage, it’s not just Teutons, someone who has lost his greatest support, who’ll be doomed. Even the soul of the Hell’s Judgement Organization, Lin Fei, would have no chance!

Being enemies with the world, not just any individual or organization, even the top countries would not be able to bear it.

"He’s certainly afraid; anyone else would be too. But he’s forced by circumstances now. If he doesn’t do this, then when his money runs out, his people will likely leave. By then, Baron definitely wouldn’t mind finishing him. My judgement is that he’s doing this to gamble for a chance."

"By demanding ransom from the families of those passengers on the luxury cruise, then he can recruit and strengthen his forces. Once strong enough, he would bring his men back to Soloha. If he manages to kill Baron, then he would have the leverage to negotiate with governments. Then he only needs to pay some corresponding prices to turn a big deal into a small one and let the small one go entirely. Simply put, he wants to ransom uncle and them for some money. That’s why I judged that uncle should still be alive."

After listening to Radar’s analysis, Lin Fei stayed silent for a while, his lips curled into a cold smile, "He’s betting his life on this!"

If successful, he’d replace Baron as the new leader of Soloha’s pirates. Then, relying on Soloha’s internal political situation, Teutons would have the leverage to negotiate with governments. The so-called pirate cruise ship hijacking incident could be managed by making some concessions to stop countries from digging further.

If it fails, it’s just a matter of failing a bit earlier. After all, Teutons himself is already at a dead end.

If he takes this gamble, there’s a possibility of turning things around. If not, he’s basically done for.

With this kind of choice, anyone with a bit of daring will most likely choose the first path.

"Teutons, while perhaps not as good as Baron, he’s certainly not a fool. Since he’s chosen to fight, it means he’s not completely lost his mind. So, while uncle and the others have been kidnapped, they won’t be in mortal danger anytime soon. Boss, do you think we should—"

"No need! I only need to know their location, don’t tell me you haven’t found that out yet!"

Although Radar hadn’t said it, due to their mutual understanding, Lin Fei naturally knew what Radar was trying to convey.

Radar meant sending someone to contact Teutons, to bring Mu Hong back safely under the name of the Hell’s Judgement Organization. This, to some degree, could ensure Mu Hong’s safety.

Of course, it is also likely that Teutons might use this to make excessive demands.

Lin Fei dislikes being threatened and dislikes having his family used as leverage.

Even if it’s just a possibility.

Thus, war it is!

Hearing Lin Fei’s decision, Radar, who was inclined toward direct action to rescue people, immediately responded solemnly, "Teutons and his men have kidnapped uncle to an uninhabited island they have secretly occupied off Boro’s coast. I’ve already informed Vulture of the exact location. Since you’ve made your decision, I’ll inform Vulture to take men to bring uncle back."

"Have Vulture take people there." While responding to Radar, Lin Fei glanced at the sleeping Mu Shanshan, "Send me the exact address; I promised Shanshan, I will personally bring Dad back to see her."