Fatal Strike: Paladins Mercenary Road

Chapter 297 Jungle Ants (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!!!)

Davika looked at the extremely perceptive Mountain Eagle, nodded slightly and said, "I have talked to Amelia. If you really want to defeat those pirates, the Thai Coast Guard can provide all necessary assistance."

Shanying listened, nodded and said: "No problem, I'll take this job!
But there is no need to set up a security company. If you just want to make payment easier, you might as well increase the annual budget of the volunteer police department."

Shanying was so straightforward because this matter was easy to do...

We had already promised Eddie to help, so adding another party who had no conflicting goals, was willing to pay a certain fee and provide certain support was the best thing that could not be better.

It's just that after those pirates are defeated, the leader will be replaced by Thailand. For Shanying, not only there are no obstacles or disadvantages, but also he can gain more commissions and favors. It is a profitable deal in every way.

Moreover, being able to indirectly participate in Thailand’s international game is not only very interesting, but it can also deepen the relationship with the Paisoko family. From any angle, it is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone!
Many people don’t know what the ‘Kra Canal’ is?
In fact, the "Kra Canal" has existed on paper since the 19th century when Britain and France colonized Burma and Vietnam, and now it is only discussed from time to time as a feasibility plan.

The geographical location of the Kra Isthmus, at the narrowest point of this big tadpole tail in Thailand, the unique mountain environment forms a long and narrow passage.

As long as there are sufficient resources and engineering capabilities, developing a canal that can accommodate commercial ships can save merchant ships that originally traveled via the Malacca route more than 1200 kilometers of voyage, with greater safety and less time cost.

At the end of the 19th century, Britain controlled the trade route of the Strait of Malacca, which made France, which colonized Vietnam, very uncomfortable.

The King of Thailand at that time, Rama IV, was the prototype of the famous movie Anna and the King...

This greatest king in Thai history used Thailand's geographical location to mediate between Britain and France, and at the same time promoted Thailand's reforms, laid the foundation for the royal family's rule, and made Thailand the only country in Southeast Asia that was free from colonization...

At that time, the 'Kra Canal' was an important bargaining chip in the hands of Rama IV!

He brought France to Thailand to have them explore the Isthmus of Kra and verify in detail the feasibility of the Kra Canal, which caused concern in Britain.

Finally, Britain took the initiative to negotiate with Thailand, providing it with a large amount of reform resources while clarifying Thailand's status as a "colonial buffer zone between Britain and France."

A very important clause in the contract at that time was that Thailand would not allow the development of the Kra Canal in order to ensure the core position of the Malacca Waterway.

But things are always changing. Thailand has experienced many military coups and has long since changed from the so-called feudal system of royal rule to a constitutional monarchy. Naturally, the treaty has become invalid!
After the financial crisis in 97, Thailand, once one of the four Asian tigers, fell into the middle-income trap. Moreover, due to problems such as a single industry, its economy has never been able to improve. In addition, political infighting has been extremely serious, resulting in a rapid decline in national strength.

In order to maintain Thailand's position in the southeastern geopolitical environment, the Kra Canal project will be brought up from time to time.

Almost every time the Kra Canal project is proposed, Thailand will enter a honeymoon period with its hometown.

Because even with the unique geographical environment of the Kra Isthmus as a foundation, currently the only giant companies in the world capable of completing the construction of the Kra Canal project are those in the hometown.

In fact, everyone knows what Thailand is doing, but the hometown is willing to cooperate with them because it also needs bargaining chips for mediation.

It can be used in Thailand as a landlord, and of course it can also be used in my hometown as a construction party.

The Lee family in Singapore has felt the pain deeply. Whenever the Kra Canal project is brought up and a bulldozer digs a shovel of soil, they get terrified.

Because once the Kra Canal is completed, Singapore’s core port status will instantly collapse.

The same goes for Malaysia, which also relies on the Strait of Malacca. If trade flows through this key waterway were to drop by a third, Kuala Lumpur's economy would suffer a major recession.

The Kra Canal is the rope tied to the balls of Singapore and Malaysia. Whenever there is a problem in Thailand, they will pull it.

In return for cooperating with them, if the hometown side occasionally wants to pull something, the Thai side will also cooperate.

This has, to a certain extent, formed a strategic cooperative relationship between Thailand and my hometown and promoted exchanges between the two sides.

Anyone who goes to Bangkok should visit the embassy of their hometown. Its central location and VIP treatment are several levels higher than embassies in other countries, which can explain a lot.

Now Thailand wants to bring up the Kra Canal project again, and is ready to take the opportunity of cracking down on piracy to hype up the slogan of cleaning up the environment around the construction site, which means that their new government should have been recognized by their hometown.

In this case, Shanying does not need to worry about anything at all. With the cooperation of the Thai Coast Guard, it can completely transform the initial plan of assessing the pirate threat into a mode of combating pirates.

Once it succeeds, Thailand will benefit, AXA Insurance will profit, and Shanying will be able to obtain a large commission. This is a good thing that will benefit all parties.

In this situation, Shanying could not refuse Davika's request. Instead, he had to put in more effort to try to maximize the benefits.

Davika looked at Shanying's happy expression, nodded slightly, and said, "Then it's settled. You should have met Tai Meng. He is now an important person in charge of the Thai West Coast Coast Police. He will fully cooperate with your operation.

This guy has been very proud since he was a child, but he really admires what you did this time. You two should be able to become friends."

In Shanying's future plans, the Coast Guard is a very important part, and he certainly can't refuse such a good intention...

Facing Devika's kindness, Shanying nodded and said, "After I solve the problem with Tagore, I will go back to have a drink with Taimon."

Seeing that the conversation was going well, Davika nodded happily and said, "Then you young people can go and talk by yourselves...

I'll have to trouble you about Tagore. I know a little about the international mercenary business. The top three mercenaries in the international agency must be very powerful.

If you need any help, please call me first.

I don’t care what’s in Pattaya, I just want you to be safe first!”

Shanying could feel the power of the Paisoke family at this time...

Tagore was Devika's son, but Devika put her son behind her official duties.

Although it was just a matter of order, Shanying could clearly feel the pragmatic attitude of this family.

As for that so-called world's third...to be honest, Shanying felt that mercenaries were not really that big of a threat.

Because once a small mercenary group loses its concealment and surprise, their effectiveness will be greatly reduced.

With the assistance of the Paisoko family, the Eagles will be fighting at home in Pattaya...

They have the people, the guns and the resources. Those mercenaries might be caught even if they go out to buy a pack of cigarettes. How can they win?
Although Davika didn't say it explicitly, Shanying saw the concern in her eyes...

So after thinking about it, he simply borrowed a computer from Davika's assistant, used the network on the business jet, and logged into the website of the international agency with Blood Fox's account.

Soon Shanying found the so-called "third in the world" in the column of small mercenary rankings...

The Knights of the Round Table are a small mercenary team that has been active around the world for a long time.

When you click on the introduction of the Knights of the Round Table, there is no introduction to the members. It only shows the total number of 24 people. At the same time, it states like an advertisement that this team is composed of retired members of SBS in the UK.

The information shows that the Knights of the Round Table have been active in Commonwealth countries in Asia and Africa for a long time. It also lists battle examples from many years ago and highlights the role played by the Knights of the Round Table in those battles.

Shanying is well aware that this purely commercial expression contains a certain amount of misleading elements.

For example, the so-called team members are all SBS, which is obviously bragging.

SBS, or Special Boat Service, is definitely the top special forces in the world.

But first of all, there are not many SBS members in the UK, and even fewer who can survive in society.

Moreover, their selection method and service period determine that unless you are discharged dishonorably or due to injury, SBS members who retire normally are basically old.

The data shows that the Knights of the Round Table have been established for nearly ten years. Even if the first batch of SBS members retired at the age of 55 and then established a mercenary group as soon as possible, they should all be 65-year-old old men now.

it's out of the question!

It is not uncommon for a 65-year-old man to become a mercenary, but it is absolutely impossible for a group of old men who would wet their feet when they urinated to lead a team to the third place in the world and maintain it for a long time.

The international intermediary company itself is an underground business network, and any person or organization that leaves their name on it will have a very impressive resume for themselves.

However, the resume may be falsified, but the points cannot be falsified!
Three points will be awarded for successful missions, one point will be deducted for failed missions, and a base point bonus will be set according to the difficulty of the mission.

In addition to the first-ranked Arctic Fox, which is far ahead with nearly two thousand points, the third-ranked Knights of the Round Table have nearly 900 points, which shows that this group of people has successfully completed more than 20 combat missions every year on average in the past ten years.

America's SEAL Team Six or Delta Force do not carry out missions so frequently, but the Knights of the Round Table have been able to persist for almost ten years, which fully demonstrates the efficiency of their team.

Of course, having all members be SBS is just a gimmick to attract business, but it is possible that most of them are from the SAS Special Air Service.

The Knights of the Round Table are different from those mercenary groups that are eager to make a name for themselves. Apart from those slightly boastful introductions, there is no other useful information in their profiles. People who do not have a high enough VIP level can only contact them through international intermediary companies.

Shanying knew that although Davika seemed calm, she was actually still a little worried.

He simply turned the computer to Davika and said, “I can find very little information, but after I get off the plane, I can call someone to ask about the situation of this Knight of the Round Table.

Don't worry, mercenaries are not as exaggerated as in the movies. They are also human beings. They will die if they are shot, and they will naturally bow their heads when they meet the police."

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"Not always!"

A British man with a gray beard opened the door and entered an apartment in Pattaya. He walked into the room to pack up his things and said to several young people who followed him into the room, "This mission is not as easy as you think.

Time was too tight and we didn't even have the chance to investigate the scene in detail.

Those trapped idiots have been without water and electricity for 48 hours. If we wait too long, those idiots won’t even be able to walk.”

As he spoke, the old man with gray beard forcefully removed the white cloth on the sofa and coffee table, then opened several boxes that served as coffee tables, revealing the ammunition inside...

“This safe house has not been used for over a year, so please sort out the weapons you need, and let me know if you have any additional needs.

We only have 24 hours to prepare..."

A young man with a bowl cut picked up a night vision device, installed the battery, turned it on and tried it out, then said with a smile: "Don't worry, I have communicated with the Thai special forces and served as their instructor for several months.

Those soldiers were of average ability and poorly equipped, and they had almost no ability to fight in the field, especially in cities.

As long as we can paralyze the power around the target building, we can easily open a passage.

As long as we plan the evacuation route, we can transfer by sea..."

The old man with white beard obviously agreed with what the young pot-cut hair said. He nodded slightly and said, "You guys take a rest. In three hours, you go to the vicinity of the target and take a look. I will be responsible for finding the pick-up ship.

Don't be careless, the Thai police are very determined this time, otherwise they wouldn't have dared the CIA to prevent them from intervening.

When you are investigating, pay attention to the surrounding situation. If possible, we can use those CIA field agents to mobilize the attention of the Thai police..."

(End of this chapter)