Spy-x-War Showdown
Chapter 598 - 606: Talking Nonsense about the Big Truth

Chapter 598: Chapter 606: Talking Nonsense about the Big Truth

Jethro didn’t need to explain everything to Rodriguez. Besides, even if he did, Rodriguez might not understand it all.

"Why did you do that? Did you do it on purpose?"

Jethro was a bit curious, so he didn’t bother explaining to Rodriguez but asked him the question that he was very much concerned about.

Looking at Yang Yi, Rodriguez said to Jethro, "Because you’re the boss, I’m your bodyguard. If someone is insulting you, of course, I’m going to step in. If he dares, let him shoot me dead; if not, he can damn well shut up. It’s that simple."

Jethro spread his hands and then laughed, "Well, it is indeed simple. Hmm, Boyata, give Rod ten thousand US dollars."

Rodriguez was stunned, "Why, just like that I get ten thousand dollars?"

Yang Yi knew the ins and outs and merely smiled, "All right, take the money when it’s given to you. You did well today."

Jethro said to Yang Yi, "What happened tonight is just the beginning. Ferdinand doesn’t want me getting in his way here, so he will definitely keep targeting me. I either walk away humiliated by him or become cannon fodder in front of Big Ivan’s gun and get myself directly killed, though that’s not very likely."

In a grave voice, Yang Yi asked, "Can you tell me the current situation? What’s the deal with Francois? He seems to hold some status, so whose side would he take?"

Thinking for a moment, Jethro replied, "Francois is the leader of the Fearless Mercenary Corps. Have you heard of this name before?"

Yang Yi said, "I have heard the name Fearless Mercenary Corps. It’s a very formidable mercenary group."

"The Fearless Mercenary Corps has worked with the Deyo Group for many years, but it’s strictly a partnership. Francois is not a subordinate of Deyo. However, after the conflict with Big Ivan started, the role of Francois and the Fearless Mercenary Corps became crucial for Deyo. It could be said that the Fearless Mercenary Corps is one of the most important armed forces in Deyo’s hands."

"So how many people from the Fearless Mercenary Corps are here?"

Jethro said somberly, "Right now, there are about fifty from the Fearless Mercenary Corps. Apart from them, Deyo has sent twenty of his best men here, all of them taking orders from Ferdinand, and Ferdinand himself has about twenty men, completely at his command."

Yang Yi said with a wry smile, "From the sound of it, you are not at an advantage in terms of strength. However, if it’s just Ferdinand’s twenty men, your side doesn’t really lose to him, right?"

Shaking his head, Jethro said, "Deyo’s men will only listen to Ferdinand. Even if Ferdinand orders them to kill me, those people will do it. But the Fearless Mercenary Corps should remain neutral. Besides, these are only the ones specifically responsible for combat. Additionally, in Ukraine, there are dozens more who handle matters other than combat, but these people will also follow Ferdinand’s commands. I definitely won’t be able to direct them."

Sighing, Jethro said with a bitter smile, "Over a hundred people, all elites, with Ukrainian connections and a working fund of four hundred million US dollars, all Ferdinand’s. As for me, I only have you guys helping me, and I’m even paying out of my own pocket, sigh..."

What could Yang Yi say? He certainly couldn’t suggest that they just kill Ferdinand and be done with it since initiating an attack wasn’t the responsibility of a bodyguard, and what would be the benefit for the Organization of Water if they really started fighting with Ferdinand?

Yang Yi remained silent, and Jethro sighed again, then with a desolate wave of his hand, said, "At the critical moment of the decisive battle with Big Ivan, I have to deal with all this crap. Perhaps I should never have come."

Boiling with anger, Boyata said, "Why don’t we just leave? Ferdinand is definitely not going to let it go. Why should we act according to his mood? Let’s go, let him fight Big Ivan by himself!"

Jethro said in a heavy voice, "Either don’t come, or if you do, don’t think about leaving, at least not like this; otherwise, how can I ever hold my head up in front of Deyo again?"

If Jethro just walked away cleanly after being marginalized, he didn’t know whether Deyo would punish Ferdinand, but Jethro definitely couldn’t expect to be entrusted with important tasks again. What use would there be in keeping such trash around?

At that moment, Yang Yi suddenly said, "How about we just kill Ferdinand?"

Yang Yi’s tone was very calm, as if he were discussing something trivial. After understanding the power structure of the Deyo Group in Ukraine, he realized that killing Ferdinand could be beneficial, and, moreover, killing Ferdinand wasn’t too difficult.

Jethro abruptly looked up at Yang Yi and asked, "What did you say?"

Yang Yi spread his hands and said, "I said if we’re really stuck, just kill Ferdinand. Take him out along with his loyalists, and then either Deyo will send someone else, or he will have no choice but to let you take over, that should be the logic, right? Of course, if we are going to take Ferdinand out, it definitely won’t be for a bodyguard’s salary, but that’s negotiable."

Of course, Jethro was tempted by Yang Yi’s suggestion; Ferdinand wanted to kill him, and he just as much wanted to kill Ferdinand.

But as much as he was tempted, Jethro’s reason told him he couldn’t do it.

After taking a long breath, Jethro shook his head and said, "It’s not possible. I don’t want to be a hypocrite, so I won’t spout nonsense about maintaining unity, but the problem is that Deyo wouldn’t tolerate me taking out the person he sent in charge to take his place. If I really did that, Deyo would just send another person, and my career would be over from then on. Even if Deyo can’t handle me right now, he will surely take me out later. I know him."

After finishing, Jethro said softly, "I can’t kill him myself, absolutely not. Even if your disguise is perfect, suspicion doesn’t need evidence or reason, so the best way is if Ferdinand is killed by Big Ivan, and moreover, there are abundant evidence and no room for doubt."

Now that things had come to this, Jethro had nothing left to hide. If he didn’t tell the truth now, it would mean he was underestimating Yang Yi’s intelligence, so he just let it all out, whether it was supposed or not supposed to be said; after all, there was no point in hiding anything anymore.

Yang Yi nodded and said, "It’s going to be difficult."

Jethro said solemnly, "Difficult as it may be, that’s the only way to do it. There’s a chance as long as I’m here, definitely a chance. What we need to do is be patient, patiently seek the opportunity, patiently wait for Ferdinand to be taken out by Big Ivan!"

Rodriguez suddenly said, "But in that case, can you still win?"

Everyone turned to look at Rodriguez, who said somewhat awkwardly, "Uh, I mean, since Big Ivan is so formidable, and you guys are still... still..."

Zhang Yong couldn’t help but say, "Engaged in infighting."

"Right! If you’re still fighting among yourselves, then how would you defeat Big Ivan?"

Yang Yi said with a straight face, "What are you talking about?"

Jethro sighed and said, "I think defeating Big Ivan shouldn’t be a problem, after all, Big Ivan’s main opponent is the Americans."