Spy-x-War Showdown
Chapter 460 - 448: Banquet

Chapter 460: Chapter 448: Banquet

Justin took just an hour to get to the hotel where Yang Yi was staying, and he came alone.

Yang Yi truly admired Justin’s courage.

Justin worked in the most dangerous jobs, yet he dared to wander in the most perilous places without bringing anyone with him.

As soon as Justin walked through the door, he couldn’t wait to say, "Brother, tell me what’s going on. See? I’ve come by myself, and from now on, I’ll only give orders over the phone, I won’t leave your side."

After saying this in a rush, Justin plopped down on the sofa opposite Yang Yi and said with utmost seriousness, "We both understand the underground world, this place is like a jungle, survival of the fittest is only natural, and backstabbing is normal. Brother, I’m here to put your concerns to rest, from this point on, I’ll be right in front of you, not bringing a single person. So, we really don’t need to involve a third party to split the money."

Yang Yi smiled and said, "Yes, you’re right in front of me, and you won’t backstab me before we get the gold, but what about after we’ve got it? With just one phone call, you could have us killed. If you let the word out that it was we who took the gold, guess if I would be willing to kneel and beg you to take it."

Justin gave an awkward smile and said, "You’re thinking too much, brother. I’m not that kind of person."

Yang Yi still smiled and said, "I definitely wouldn’t dare to betray you, nor would I dare to take your share, but you are the one with the final say. If you say you didn’t take the gold, the whole world will believe you, so it’s better for us to work in a three-way partnership. The Aurora Mercenary Corps might have retired, but they have a significant number scattered across the world. If we were to be betrayed, then we might as well betray them too. I wonder if Aurora would cause you any trouble then."

Justin looked insulted and said, "How could I do such a thing? It’s impossible for me to do that! Buddy, you’re thinking too much, really."

Yang Yi leisurely said, "Let’s not talk about trust, buddy, it’s better that we talk about interests. We’re all mixed up in the underground world, why bother with pretenses?"

Justin took a deep breath and said, "Fine, let’s talk about interests. Reveal your chips, see what I can do, and then we can negotiate how to split the profits."

"I have intel, I know when the gold is going to be moved, how it’s going to be moved, and what it’ll be moved with. I’m aware of the details."

Justin grinned and said, "That intel’s worth a lot. So, tell me what I can do, I can sell off this batch of gold for cash!"

"Good."

"Then let’s talk about the detailed intel, we need to start making arrangements."

Yang Yi shook his head and said, "I’m not going to disclose the specific intel now, I can only discuss it after Alexander arrives."

Justin said with surprise, "You’re being too cautious, aren’t you? How long do we have to wait for Alexander? Wouldn’t it be better to spend that time on more preparations?"

Yang Yi shook his head and smiled, "Alexander is in Germany, his plane will take off in two hours, so it will only take him six hours to get here. We can afford to wait that bit of time."

Yang Yi didn’t have much of a close relationship with Justin, nor a deep friendship with Alexander. Perhaps the three of them would establish a bond of friendship in the future, but for now, Yang Yi felt it was better to be cautious.

Yang Yi wanted the effect of a three-way stalemate, so although the time was indeed urgent, he wouldn’t say anything until Alexander arrived.

Justin stared blankly at Yang Yi for a moment, then suddenly stood up and said, "I’m very tired now. I’m going to take a shower; six hours is enough for a good sleep."

Yang Yi replied in surprise, "Wait, you’re going to sleep here? Are you joking? There are many empty rooms here, why don’t you just get a room?"

Justin said with a stern face, "You don’t trust me, buddy. Wouldn’t you worry if I were out of your sight? Since you’ve decided everything should be done by the book, of course I’m going to sleep here. Honestly, I’m also worried about you making some private deal with Alexander."

Yang Yi waved his hands and said, "Wait! Don’t go take a shower, especially not in my bathroom. I find it weird having two men together, so let’s just chat. Why are you in Ukraine? What’s this about big sales?"

Justin sighed and then laughed, "You don’t understand? Well, what do I do? Intelligence. Now that Ukraine has a new master, Viktor Fedorovich has already fled to Russia, many are facing the fate of being purged. Now, who is most afraid of the new administration taking office?"

With a satisfied smile, Justin continued, "Many from the Golden Eagle Troops have fled to Russia, but some can’t go anywhere, like certain individuals from the Ukraine intelligence agency, those who did Viktor’s dirty work. Viktor ran away, but many of them can’t escape. These are all experienced talents, and now we can recruit them at a very small cost. Why wouldn’t I come?"

Yang Yi frowned and asked, "The intelligence agency?"

"Oh, that’s the Ukrainian National Security Service, call it whatever, it’s all the same."

"Why wouldn’t they run? As the first to come into contact with secrets, shouldn’t they be the first to escape?"

Justin replied smugly, "Some didn’t have time to run. Viktor skipped town, and right on his heels, they were taken under control. Others thought they had nothing to worry about, no need to run, it’s just a change of regime, nothing much, like when the Soviet Union collapsed, it’s just business as usual under a new head. But they didn’t anticipate that the new people taking the helm wouldn’t be so generous."

Yang Yi was very interested and curiously asked, "So, have you recruited anyone suitable?"

Justin looked at Yang Yi and asked, "Why, are you interested too?"

"Of course."

Justin waved his hand magnanimously, "I’m looking for people with analytical skills. I don’t need those action types. If you’re interested, I can introduce some to you. They’re all in prison. If you can get them out, there’s no need to talk about recruitment; they’ll beg to work for you."

"Are they worth it? I think the smart ones have already fled, they shouldn’t be ending up in prison. And wouldn’t Russia take them in?"

"When the Soviet Union collapsed, the KGB’s branch in Ukraine just changed its name and became the Ukrainian intelligence agency. To purge those loyal to Russia, the Ukrainian agency’s members exerted a lot of effort. Now they want to go to Russia? Don’t you know the biggest enemies are those in the same trade? Even if the Russians are willing to accept them, offering them a new job, do you think the Russians can afford it?"

Justin laughed heartily again with pride, pointed at himself, then at Yang Yi, and said, "No one cares about those destined to be swept into the trash heap, except for us. No one cares about those who will be purged but us. We’re the only buyers. If you’re interested, you’re welcome to join this feast."