Mercenary’s War Chapter 2068 - 2045: I’ll Protect You

After saying goodbye to Murphy, Gao Yang and Number Thirteen walked out of the restaurant. The two of them got into the car, and just as Gao Yang was about to speak, Number Thirteen raised his hand, signaling him to stay silent. Then Number Thirteen spontaneously started speaking about so trivial topics.

After chatting for a while, Number Thirteen stopped the car, signaled Gao Yang to get off, and then walked away from the car. He checked Gao Yang thoroughly before whispering, "Okay, you can talk now."

Gao Yang puzzled, "What’s going on?"

Number Thirteen shrugged and said, "Murphy’s actions are pretty strange. He can do anything to repay us, but introducing a sniper to you is abnormal. The cleaners always operate in the shadows and never introduce anyone they’re interested in to others. That’s just not possible, how should I put it."

Gao Yang frowned, "You’re suspicious of Murphy? What’s his intent?"

Number Thirteen shook his head and laughed, "I don’t know what he’s aiming for. Maybe this is soone Murphy personally fancied and realized it didn’t et the criteria, so he abandoned them—it’s normal. I just feel it’s best not to have too close contact with the cleaners, keeping a distance from this organization is better."

Gao Yang laughed, "I think the sa way."

Number Thirteen sighed softly, "Then are you daring to use soone recomnded by Murphy? What if it’s an open trap?"

Gao Yang extended a finger, whispering, "That’s exactly why I decided to take the sniper because there’s no reason for to refuse a truly excellent sniper. If I refused, what does that signify? That I harbor suspicion towards the cleaners? Buddy, once Murphy introduced the sniper, I must keep them, even if I originally had no need for a new sniper joining. Because I want Murphy and the cleaners to perceive as entirely open and trusting."

Number Thirteen paused, whispering, "I hadn’t thought that deep, these matters aren’t part of my considerations."

Gao Yang whispered, "As an outsider, you’re the most knowledgeable about the cleaners, so do you think the cleaners might harm us? In the future, you’ll need to know that the cleaners hold too many of our handles. If we grow larger, won’t they try to control us in their hands?"

Number Thirteen shook his head and whispered, "Cleaners would never pose a threat to clients, nor would they attempt to control clients. You can rest assured about that. Think about Grand Ivan, he’s far more important than you, yet the cleaners never tried to control him. They only want collaborators."

After saying that, Number Thirteen looked at Gao Yang and stated firmly, "This is my observation, but what the cleaners truly want, I can’t possibly know because ultimately, I’m an outsider, understand?"

Gao Yang laughed, "Of course, I understand. The cleaners’ power and mystery have benefited greatly, but their strength and enigma also instill fear in . It seems now maintaining the current relationship with the cleaners is good."

Number Thirteen nodded slightly, whispering, "Yes, maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship with the cleaners is best, but more importantly, keep a good personal friendship with Murphy, that’s crucial."

Gao Yang asked curiously, "Why?"

Number Thirteen tilted his head and whispered, "I’m the closest to him, he’s barely a friend to . I can’t see through this person but I can tell his friendship with is genuine and not just utilizing my connections. So, he’s soone you can befriend. Of course, if you’re entirely trusting of him, that’s beyond my control."

Gao Yang nodded, "I understand what you an, I know what to do."

Number Thirteen nodded, motioning to walk back while whispering, "Do we really have to recruit that woman?"

"Yes, go investigate and recruit her but only as a peripheral mber. Core secrets must not be exposed to her. Initially deploying her in Somalia to participate in battles, but she won’t engage with Satan. Whenever there’s a purely military mission, she’ll be included; that’s the plan for now."

Number Thirteen laughed, "Will we still have purely combat missions?"

Gao Yang shrugged, "Of course. Yarebin and I previously discussed maintaining a certain level of exposure for Satan, having it appear as a regular rcenary group. We can take a few simple tasks, ensuring Satan remains visible in the public eye as rely a rcenary group."

Number Thirteen nodded, "That’s within your scope of consideration, not mine."

After walking a few more steps, Number Thirteen suddenly said, "I was also recomnded to you by the cleaners."

Gao Yang was taken aback, then replied, "What are you getting at?"

Number Thirteen gazed at Gao Yang, and Gao Yang suddenly realized, "Oh, that’s what you ant. Hmm, I almost forgot Murphy did introduce you to , haha. You’re different from others, do you think I’d harbor any suspicion towards you?"

Number Thirteen reflected for a mont, then nodded, "You’re a straightforward guy, absolutely, you’ve never doubted ."

Gao Yang chuckled heartily, patted Number Thirteen on the shoulder, and laughed, "Even if you’re one of the cleaners’ lads, I’ve acknowledged it. You know nothing, but it’s all the sa anyway—what could I possibly conceal from you?"

Number Thirteen grinned and whispered, "So when are we going to find the Undying Bird?"

Gao Yang took a deep breath, loudly proclaiming, "Tomorrow, let’s go. Right now, there’s nothing else going on, tomorrow then. You’ll go with ."

Number Thirteen shook his head, "Regarding combat matters, I’m not skilled at them, I can’t tell if a sniper is excellent enough, so I won’t go."

Gao Yang laughed, "Deciding if a sniper is competent is my judgnt to make, but you can read people."

Number Thirteen pondered, then nodded, "Right, I’ll go with you."

After getting into the car, Number Thirteen whispered, "Honestly, sticking with Satan doesn’t serve much purpose, if you want soone killed, let handle it."

Gao Yang thought for a mont, then nodded, "There’s plenty of targets to kill, but let’s not rush into it, we’ll take our ti."

Number Thirteen looked at Gao Yang, "Why?"

Gao Yang sighed, "Because you’ve ntioned it, eliminating a target isn’t that simple, it requires coordination and long planning. Asking you to off an average person, a businessman, or an official is easier, but I intend to target Djo Malthael, Hydra, Badadi—what use would you be alone?"

Number Thirteen whispered, "Though difficult, it’s not impossible. Given enough ti, we’ll take it slow."

Gao Yang shook his head, "No, save it. If the opportunity is right I’ll let you step up, but avoid such suicidal missions. As for finding an intelligence broker, help Little Donnie with that along with Yake."

Number Thirteen shook his head, "No, let Yake handle intelligence, he’s the professional. Don’t let Little Donnie ddle. As for , I’ll stick to protecting you, intelligence is not my forte."

Gao Yang laughed, "Do I need you to protect ? You’re joking, haha."

Number Thirteen smiled, "As your status rises, you’ll understand why you need my protection."