Mercenary’s War
Chapter 1267: One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty: Taking the Blame with a Bang

Chapter 1267: Chapter One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty: Taking the Blame with a Bang

Satan is the number one among the ultra-small mercenary groups, and Iron Madonna is the top-ranked medium-sized mercenary group. Although these two groups differ greatly in scale, a life-or-death showdown between the leaders of two tiers is a big event—an absolutely massive event within the mercenary circle.

Now, Gao Yang plans to drag the number one from the small mercenary groups into the fray, creating a chaotic free-for-all that turns a two-sided battle into a three-way fight.

The reason for dragging Angel down is too simple. First of all, Iron Madonna has more people and is strong. Even though they lost in the last two engagements, those were non-standard operations, not normal conditions. Winning twice doesn’t guarantee continued victories in the future. While Iron Madonna can afford to make mistakes, Satan cannot. Iron Madonna’s consecutive losses were only local setbacks—nothing fatal. However, one mistake for Satan could mean complete failure.

Since facing Iron Madonna alone is quite strenuous, pulling Angel into the mix changes the dynamics instantly. With Angel as an ally, even if Iron Madonna retaliates after another hit, at least there’s another comrade to share the burden. Besides, Gao Yang finds the idea of Satan and Angel joining forces immensely appealing even in his imagination.

There’s another reason Gao Yang wants to involve Angel. No matter how you look at it, the relations between Satan and Angel are decent for now. Having Angel take the blame for Satan isn’t that bad, especially since it’s Tomler’s doing and has nothing to do with Satan. However, when Iron Madonna decides to make Angel their full target for elimination, Angel remains unaware of the danger, and that is incredibly risky.

Gao Yang feels strongly about notifying Angel so they can stay vigilant. Regardless of why Iron Madonna singled them out, Angel wouldn’t simply sit by idly—they would have to react. Given that, it might as well become a direct partnership.

“We notify Angel Mercenary Corps, let them know what’s going to happen, and invite them to join us in countering Iron Madonna. Additionally, Angel can help us deceive Suharitan, right?”

Gao Yang’s suggestion took Krulney and Rafael by surprise. After pondering for a moment, Krulney raised his hand and urgently said, “No, hold on. There’s a critical issue here. If you let Angel know they’ve been played time and time again, do you really think they’d be in good spirits to collaborate with you? I don’t believe this plan is feasible. I think it’s better to keep Angel completely in the dark and let them take the fall for us.”

Gao Yang smiled and said, “Relax. I’m confident Angel will definitely join me in taking down Iron Madonna. I’m very certain about this. The only price I need to pay is allocating part of the commission to Angel. Hmm, I think giving them 40 million will suffice. Once we team up with Angel to set up an ambush, Iron Madonna will be forced to send more people.”

Although sharing some of the profits is necessary, the gains far outweigh the losses. It’s a worthwhile deal—doable.

Krulney frowned and said, “I have absolutely no connections with Angel. My bigger concern is retaliation from Angel.”

Gao Yang smiled and said, “I have a good relationship with Angel. Don’t worry; I’ll handle negotiations with them. You just need to ensure we get the money.”

After hesitating repeatedly, Krulney finally nodded and said, “Alright, as soon as I receive the deposit, I’ll transfer the funds to you. However, I need to keep 10 million to pay Iron Madonna’s deposit. Also, I’m not sure about Iron Madonna’s current location right now. I’ll ask them about their whereabouts, and once that’s confirmed, you can start targeting specific setups for the trap.”

Gao Yang nodded and said, “That’s the plan. But plans rarely keep up with changes. Iron Madonna might refuse to act against Angel. If that’s the case, we’ll need to draft a new plan again. So for now, focus on your most critical task—lock down Iron Madonna’s position. Once they accept the mission, I’ll reach out to Angel, and we’ll finalize the detailed operational strategy afterward.”

“Alright. I’ll contact Iron Madonna today. If there’s any progress, I’ll inform you immediately.”

In warfare, relying on enemies to act entirely as you wish is unrealistic. If a commander formulates tactics based solely on an ideal scenario, then he’s bound to be a fool—and his demise is likely near.

Crafting a detailed action plan and implementing it rigidly usually leads to disastrous outcomes. The essence of warfare lies in adapting to changing circumstances, finding the most advantageous solution, and executing it. Otherwise, how would the brilliance of a renowned general be showcased?

Iron Madonna is in Ukraine. If the trap is to be set in Ukraine, it’s not far from Gao Yang’s team. Satan needs to move quickly. Once Iron Madonna accepts the mission, Satan must reach Ukraine within two to three days.

Specific details require further study, but the general direction is now set.

The entire plan sounds somewhat convoluted, but ultimately, it boils down to this: five factions are involved, three forces will take the field, and Angel’s name will be intentionally or unintentionally utilized—making Angel Mercenary Corps take on a spectacular scapegoat role.

Gao Yang clapped his hands and exclaimed, “Let’s get moving now. Once you find Iron Madonna’s location, notify me immediately. Also, I need to quickly contact Angel Mercenary Corps—without them, this big show won’t be fun.”

Krulney nodded and then said, “Actually, there’s one more thing. It’s like this—the core of our plan hinges on the assumption that Suharitan is an idiot. But Suharitan isn’t truly an idiot. He’s just too lazy to involve himself personally or supervise and verify the authenticity of the entire matter. Therefore, we have to consider the possibility of Suharitan suddenly becoming diligent someday.”

Gao Yang waved his hand dismissively and said, “No need to worry so much. Once we take care of Iron Madonna, we’ll immediately prepare to deal with Suharitan. Consider it us helping you out—no need to thank us.”

Krulney shook his head and said, “No, that’s not what I meant. I think if you’re determined to eliminate Suharitan, then simply killing him like that would be too wasteful. I’m saying, why not make Suharitan generate some more value for you before his death?”

Gao Yang frowned and said, “What kind of scheme are you plotting now? Let’s hear it.”

Krulney cleared his throat and said, “Suharitan has controlled the Shah Intelligence Agency for many years. He’s a powerful figure deeply trusted by the current King. However, quite a few people are vying to take his position. I’m confident I can identify a few candidates. If I can persuade them to willingly pay for Suharitan’s death, what do you think? You get a sum of money, and you also find a scapegoat to take the blame. When the Shah investigates, they’ll focus on internal rivals most eager to see Suharitan gone.”

Gao Yang froze for a moment and then gave Krulney a thumbs-up, saying earnestly, “Krulney, has anyone ever told you that you’re a damn genius at digging pits to bury people?” (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian.com to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)