Ultimate Firepower
Chapter 446 - 426 Worthwhile

Chapter 446: Chapter 426 Worthwhile

Green isn’t very old and far from death, and it’s not like he won’t ever see Gao Yi again, yet why does he insist on leaving him with a keepsake?

Regardless, Gao Yi did accept the watch and put it on, and it actually feels quite good to wear it.

Although it’s an old watch with a lot of history, it feels significant, weighty on the wrist.

A product of the 1980s, back when there were no electronic chips, no electronic features, and certainly no GPS positioning and communication functions, but now, just as the modern 007 movies are getting worse with every release, the watches used by spies now are also becoming less appealing.

It’s the pinnacle of the mechanical age like this that conveys the last vestiges of glory for Great Britain, unlike now, where the UK has lost its glory, the Military Intelligence Sixth Department is languishing, and even the 007 movies are unwanted by audiences.

Gao Yi examines his new watch with affection clearly evident.

Green watches with mixed emotions; he is somewhat reluctant to part with it, yet he feels pleased that his beloved object has found a worthy new owner.

"Alright, you can take your time to appreciate this watch, but now hurry up and decide where you want to go. While the situation isn’t too chaotic yet, we can ensure your safety as we transport you elsewhere."

Green is eager to get rid of this harbinger of misfortune.

It’s easy to understand this state of mind.

Dani’s two targets were not taken down quietly, and the deceased are all related to Saudi, and of course, these two cases were never exposed to the public eye, but insiders estimate that the news has spread quickly, so Gao Yi’s location is now exposed.

The Andic Group will strike again, and the Freedom Wind faction won’t sit idly by. It’s dangerous for Gao Yi to remain in London; Military Intelligence Sixth Department has invested so much in him that they either have to allocate extensive resources to ensure his safety, or they need to quickly transfer him somewhere new to keep him ahead of the Andic’s assassins.

So, where to?

Gao Yi himself has no idea where his next stop should be.

He flips through the list given by Shaman to take a look.

"Can you guarantee my safe passage wherever I wish to go?" Gao Yi asks expectantly.

Having seen the assassination list himself, Green unequivocally replies, "Of course not, we can pretty much move freely only within Western Europe. But there’s one target in Berlin on your list, and I think you could go to Berlin."

Kir promptly adds, "If you go to Berlin, that would be very convenient. There’s a private jet heading to Berlin to pick up our negotiating team. You can take that plane and no one will notice."

If everything’s been arranged, then what choices are really left?

"Alright, then let’s go to Berlin."

No sooner had Gao Yi voiced his decision than Green immediately said, "Then let’s get going quickly, hurry."

When it’s time to leave, it’s not a leisurely trip; it’s a race against time, fleeing from pursuers while also on a mission.

It’s as if fate is pushing him along.

Just then, Gao Yi’s phone rings.

It’s Panetta calling.

Many issues to deal with, many tasks at hand, naturally result in numerous phone calls, but what about taking a call from one intelligence heavyweight in front of another?

After hesitating for a brief moment, Gao Yi still answers the call and whispers, "Hello."

"A few pieces of news, first, tell Shaman that the White House has made its decision to protect him, and they have also reached an agreement with Congress, but our President is a businessman. He will create illusions to get more benefits, intending to make Shaman raise his price."

The first piece of news: the United States has made its decision, has internally coordinated, and it’s like they are determined to sell a product but will pretend to hold firm on the price, adopting an ’if you don’t buy, no problem’ stance.

So this first message is Panetta disclosing the US’s bottom line so that Shaman knows he can drive the price down hard; the US must sell.

This is an excellent piece of news for Shaman.

Paying Panetta one billion, even just for this message alone, Shaman would save at least one hundred billion.

"The second news, I’ve put forward a proposal calling for the CIA to disclose Freedom Wind’s information, alleging the project’s involvement in embezzling operational funds. This includes revealing the staff structure and financial flow. Simply put, once this review starts, everything about Freedom Wind will no longer be a secret. Get ready, if you have a chance, to completely eliminate the remnants of Freedom Wind."

The previous message was good news for Shaman, while this one is good news for Gao Yi.

Completely eliminating Freedom Wind, what impact does that have on Gao Yi?

The internal conflict at the CIA now has an outcome. If anything is beneficial to Gao Yi, it’s the part of the CIA that interfaces with the Dark Web being replaced.

Gao Yi, quite surprised, says, "Oh, that’s good news. When will there be a result?"

"Soon, the CIA won’t buckle under pressure and will not audit Freedom Wind’s files for me. However, the White House is different, they support me, and they have detailed information on Freedom Wind, so, I’m sure I can get the details of Freedom Wind!"

Panetta speaks with a sense of satisfaction, whispering, "Then it’s time for a counter-attack, but let’s discuss this later. You hurry up and notify Shaman to be ready, as the fourth round of negotiations starts today, tell him not to concede anymore, people at the White House are almost deliriously happy."

Gao Yi doesn’t know how much Shaman has paid, but listening to Panetta, it sounds like Shaman has been bitten quite hard.

"Alright, I’ll inform him right away,"

Panetta, having received a billion, now has a different attitude towards his financier - he knows to urge Gao Yi to report to the financier first.

Gao Yi hangs up Panetta’s call, dials Shaman’s number and, upon connection, without hesitation, says, "Good news, the White House has officially decided they will protect you. However, they will pretend to be indecisive to get a higher price, so be careful not to fall for their trick."

Shaman lets out a relieved sigh, softly says, "Excellent! This news is worth one hundred billion US dollars to me..."

"One hundred billion?"

Startled by the amount, Gao Yi quickly says, "The decision won’t change, during the negotiations you can press for a lower price, yes, that’s what I wanted to tell you."

Not knowing the exact bottom line of the US, but having an understanding of the attitude is enough.

Shaman urgently says, "I’ll notify the negotiation team to review our strategy for today’s talks."

While Gao Yi is on the phone, a group of people around have to wait, and at this moment, Green whispers to Kir, "See? Hear that? Tell me, is he not worth the investment?"

Kir, sincerely says, "If those two calls he made are both genuine, and he’s not just putting on a one-man show to deceive us, then he’s definitely worth investing in!"