Spy-x-War Showdown
Chapter 783 - 788: Lacking Nothing

Chapter 783: Chapter 788: Lacking Nothing

At this moment, a fire named ambition burned in Yang Yi’s chest.

After scanning the crowd slowly, Yang Yi said in a deep voice, "I just spoke with Jethro on the phone. He plans to meet me. He’s got nowhere left to turn, and no one but us can offer him protection."

Yang Yi sat down and slammed his hand on the armrest of the sofa, saying, "We are now at a crossroads: do we continue down the set path, slowly progressing in the world of espionage, or do we take a turn and become an arms dealer first? Gentlemen, since we’ve already become mercenaries, why can’t we become arms dealers?"

Anton suddenly said, "It’s not that simple to be an arms dealer. If you are just making a small profit from weapons trafficking, then there’s no problem in being an arms dealer. But to become a major arms dealer like Deyo, you need backing, you need political capital."

Paul said gravely, "That’s right, Deyo is backed by the United States, the European Union, NATO. Arms trading is never just about buying and selling weaponry; hidden behind it are political dealings that shouldn’t see the light of day. When the United States wants to support an armed group against the government, they won’t directly supply them with arms; they will go through arms dealers like Deyo."

Yang Yi said with a smile, "I know, I’m aware of that. The United States, when selling cutting-edge weapons, considers not the price but the politics. Just as Russia can offer all the money it has, and the United States still wouldn’t sell them the F-35—because ultimately, it’s not Big Ivan and Deyo who are the world’s biggest arms dealers, but the permanent members of The United Nations."

Paul waved his hands and said, "What I mean is that Deyo has the United States behind him. Why would the United States target Big Ivan and not Deyo, and furthermore, why would they support Deyo?"

Yang Yi said with interest, "Right, why is that? Big Ivan seems to be a completely independent arms dealer, and although he sells Russian-style weapons, his relationship with Russia also seems quite terrible."

Paul said with a hint of resignation, "Big Ivan is an exception. He is at a level where no country wants to provoke him easily—no, the United States is targeting Big Ivan, so ultimately, someone will take him down."

Yang Yi exhaled and said with a smile, "Political dealings, support from behind the scenes... we have that too."

Anton furrowed his brows and asked, "What do you mean?"

Yang Yi said with a smile, "You don’t know yet, but now it’s time to tell you. I can become a member of the CIA at any time, and I’ve also reached some agreements with the British MI5. As long as I approach the CIA and reveal my identity, I can become a member of the CIA and, by the way, also become a double agent for MI5."

Anton was stunned for a moment, then asked, "You’re with the CIA?"

Yang Yi exhaled and replied, "I’m not with the CIA, but I can become part of the CIA—a fake one, but one that no one can prove false, so it’s as good as real. After I become part of the CIA, I can go back and fulfill the deal reached with the British. This is a result we previously achieved, a backup we kept, and now it’s time to use it."

Kate said with concern, "Are you really sure you want to reach out to the CIA and use that trump card?"

Yang Yi nodded and said, "Yes, we can’t go to the United States, can’t go to the United Kingdom. Continuing like this is not an option. I think it’s time for a breakthrough."

Staring blankly, Anton asked, "Can you tell me how you became part of the CIA?"

Yang Yi waved his hand and said, "I’ll explain it to you later; now is not the time."

After finishing, Yang Yi spoke in a deep voice, "Guys, don’t you think this is a golden opportunity? Deyo and Big Ivan are at war. Big Ivan will take out Deyo for us, so our only competitor will be Nicholas. Once we take out Nicholas, with our abilities, who could snatch Jethro from us?"

After scanning the room, Yang Yi continued, "Nicholas has received support from the United States, but so can we. Even if the Americans don’t support us initially, once we take out Nicholas and support Jethro in taking over Deyo’s legacy, who could replace us? Don’t forget, I can become a CIA operative at any time; once I reveal my identity, even if the Americans don’t support me, they wouldn’t directly take us out like they would with Big Ivan, right?"

Xiao Ran started to get excited and said loudly, "Why not? When a great opportunity presents itself, we have to at least try, right?"

Yang Yi smiled and said, "This is tough to do and the risk is high, but I’ve made up my mind. This isn’t going to be just a trial; we must make this happen!"

At that moment, Zhang Yong spoke with a serious face, "I have several questions about your plan."

"Go ahead, Brother Yong."

Zhang Yong took a deep breath and said, "I’m a mercenary. I know that for a Mercenary Group to be successful, it needs unity and cohesion. When difficulties arise, everyone should face them together, with no one playing tricks when danger looms. Do what has to be done; death is fated, survival is luck. Only in this way can a Mercenary Group survive."

After a moment of silence, Zhang Yong continued, "No one is a fool. There are very few Mercenary Groups that truly unite in life and death. My first question is, Jethro will be very important in your plan, so how do you plan to use him? Will you use and guard against him as Deyo did? Always be wary of him betraying you after gaining power? Or do you plan to simply take out Jethro after using him?"

Yang Yi fell silent, and then Zhang Yong slowly continued, "Jethro isn’t stupid, he just has no choice, since he has no men under him, a commander with no troops, so he has to seek our help. You’re asking him to work for you, which for Jethro, is just changing bosses. How can you ensure he’s willing to stake his life for you?"

Yang Yi pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Jethro has no other choice now; if he doesn’t want to die, he has to work with us. Brother Yong, what do you think we should do for a lasting cooperation?"

Zhang Yong didn’t answer Yang Yi’s question but instead said directly, "My second question, are you trying to snatch Deyo’s inheritance to become an arms dealer to make money, or to fulfill your original goal?"

Yang Yi replied without hesitation, "Of course, to fulfill my goal. Whatever we’re doing now is just a means, not the end."

Zhang Yong nodded and said, "Then my suggestion is to not doubt those you employ, and to employ those you do not doubt. Aim for win-win situations. Truly help Jethro, truly cooperate, and not just support him to be your puppet. And don’t even think about treating him as your underling."

Anton said with disdain, "Why should we? With Jethro’s current strength, what right does he have to talk about cooperation? Use him to gain everything, and then take him out afterward, what’s wrong with that?"

Zhang Yong replied calmly, "Because you don’t understand Yang Yi’s ambitions. Make one thing clear: one’s energy is limited, and running an arms consortium is not something you can achieve by playing around in your spare time."

Yang Yi burst into laughter, then said to Zhang Yong, "You’re right, thank you, Brother Yong."