Ultimate Firepower
Chapter 498 - 477: Initiating

Chapter 498: Chapter 477: Initiating

Forcing the conversation, desperately looking for a breakthrough.

Actually, Gao Yi isn’t the type of a chatterbox king. He feels his eloquence isn’t all that, and his ability to persuade others relies on two things.

One is sincerity, and the other is money.

Intending to play mind games, but when the opponent blocks all the routes Gao Yi imagined with strength and speed, he has no choice but to change the approach.

Just be a bit more sincere, it might just work.

If sincerity is accompanied by enough money, then it’s basically a done deal.

If you can add to that benefits far more substantial than money, to be blunt, if you can offer something that Alexander particularly desires, then it’s a definite success.

So now, Gao Yi needs to ask what Alexander wants.

If Alexander just wants money, then that’s the easiest to deal with. If Alexander wants to preserve his life, then the Garden is the best endgame. If he wants to break free, Gao Yi can also think of a way to help.

In any case, the point is to first find out what he really wants, and asking Alexander why he takes on private jobs provides a good entry point.

But this question might not be so friendly to Alexander.

No matter if it’s White Gloves or Black Gloves, once worn, they serve the boss in secret affairs and inevitably possess power beyond their position. Gao Yi doesn’t believe Alexander could be familiar with the people of Constantinople, nor could he command them to launch an assassination with just one word.

Alexander must have acted under Nikolai’s name, abusing power that wasn’t his to use.

Therefore, by asking such a question, Gao Yi signals to Alexander that it’s time to lower the price, or to simply double-cross, like not announcing the Garden’s responsibility and thus putting all the pressure onto the KGB side.

"What, how is my private job any of your business?"

Alexander stared into Gao Yi’s eyes, calmly stating, "Don’t worry about whether I’m taking private jobs. I’ve eliminated the target you gave and met your requirements, that’s enough."

"Of course it’s enough, and there should be extra pay. Buddy, don’t get me wrong, I’m simply amazed by your efficiency. I’m not trying to skimp on your money - I’m never stingy with payments that are due, but there is one issue. Could your private jobs land you into trouble? If so, I can help you out."

Alexander remained unmoved by Gao Yi’s words. He wouldn’t pour out his troubles after just a few words from Gao Yi, and he firmly believed in the notion that unsolicited favors indicate a hidden agenda.

"Even though I’m working private jobs, I do not need help. As long as you claim it in time, as you promised."

Gao Yi clapped his hands, an action that slightly surprised Alexander.

"Private jobs done so superbly, buddy, you’re truly talented. Pardon my prying, but, do you take this money for yourself, or do you have to hand it over to your superiors?"

Gao Yi continued with relentless questioning, and Alexander’s brow furrowed, "That’s none of your business."

"No, it is related to me. If you have to hand over all the money, I’ll cover the part that needs to be rewarded."

Having said that, Gao Yi confidently stated, "Of course, I don’t care who you give the money to, but I only care if the people working for me get their due benefits. Your speedy handling this time impressed me so much I can hardly believe it, I’m extremely satisfied. So, if this is your own business, then we could strengthen our cooperation in the future. If it’s not your own business, I’ll pay extra, as I must ensure you receive your rightful reward!"

Alexander watched Gao Yi, and Gao Yi looked back at him frankly.

Gao Yi pointed to the floor beneath them, "Right here, right now, if you’re worried about anything, then you will receive your own money instantly. Give me an account number now, and if you need, give me two account numbers."

One account is for sending money to the boss; two accounts means also sending a share to Alexander.

Finally, Alexander whispered, "Strengthen cooperation, huh? I’m afraid there’s no chance of that, but I won’t embezzle the money. Once you announce the Garden is responsible for this, I will tell the big boss and give him the money."

Alexander began to tell the truth. Up to this point, he had never revealed nor admitted that he was someone’s Black Gloves, even though he believed Sherkin had blown his cover, he had never admitted it himself.

Now that he confessed, it showed his mindset was changing.

The reason for the change is that people like Gao Yi are rare, his grudge-like attitude toward money is unusual. Alexander wanted to test the waters, just to see if Gao Yi was actually willing to give the money and how much he would offer.

Without any hesitation, Gao Yi said, "Okay."

He picked up his phone and sent a message to Feng Biao, with just one sentence; make a statement.

Not even ten seconds passed before Feng Biao replied with, "Issued."

It was done. Gao Yi to Alexander said, "I’ve already announced on the Dark Web that the Garden is responsible for this matter; you can log in and see the bulletin."

Alexander took out a phone without a second thought, logged in, and quickly saw a life announcement from the A-level assassin organization Garden on the Dark Web assassin section.

"Statement, the Garden claims responsibility for the car accident in Constantinople, Gardener."

Very concise, just three sentences, but indeed that cleared up the issue.

History’s boomerang has made a round trip, it didn’t land on Gao Yi’s head but was caught in his hand instead.

There is only one AA-level assassin organization on the Dark Web, the Andic Group.

There are a total of five A-level assassin organizations, and the Garden is one of them.

That is to say, although the Garden has declined for many years, it still remains among the top-tier A-level assassin organizations, and such organizations are indeed qualified to make a statement.

To preserve the Garden’s A-level status, Sean took on a public mission, died for it, and then left the Garden to Gao Yi.

Gao Yi has now finally issued a notice under the name of the Gardener.

The long-silent Garden has once again taken public action, and the move is significant enough to affect the situation.

Alexander opened and took a look, he sighed lightly, and said to Gao Yi, "The statement is rather ambiguous, but it’s sufficient."

Gao Yi smiled and said, "Account."

Alexander sighed lightly, took out a piece of paper that had been written beforehand, and gave it to Gao Yi.

It was just one account. Gao Yi raised his eyebrows and said, "Forty million?"

"Forty million."

"Good."

Gao Yi took a photo of the note and sent it to Luca and then he added a sentence, forty million.

About ten minutes later, Luca’s reply came that the transfer had been made.

Gao Yi to Alexander, "The money has been transferred, forty million US dollars, check it. Additionally..."

Don’t make any more transfers, the explosive effect isn’t the same. Gao Yi took a bank card out of his pocket and placed it in front of Alexander, speaking gravely, "There are ten million dollars in here, the password is on the back, you should know how to withdraw and transfer money without me telling you."

Alexander’s eyebrows twitched, he spoke softly, "Ten million?"

"Ten million."

Alexander bit his lip slightly, showing a loss of microexpression control for the first time.

Alexander did not check the account in a hurry. He hesitated for a moment, pondered for a while, finally took up his mobile phone, didn’t get up, nor showed any intention to avoid Gao Yi, and started dialing directly.

Gao Yi thought Alexander was going to check the account, but unexpectedly, Alexander made a call.

After a short moment, Alexander spoke calmly, "Sir, forty million dollars has been deposited into your account. This is from a contracted-out assassin operation..."

Alexander waited for a moment, listened to the person on the phone finish talking, and then he continued, "This is the Shaman’s act of revenge against Constantinople. It’s undertaken by the Garden, who has now made a statement on the Dark Web. It won’t affect us. The operatives in Constantinople have already been withdrawn. The act is initiated by the Shaman and carried out by the Garden. It can now end."

It was not known what was said on the other end of the phone, but Alexander indeed gave a clear account – the mission was already over.

Alexander continued to listen, speaking softly, "Yes, I will ask. Alright, am I to continue in charge, or... okay, I understand."

Alexander hung up the phone and turned his gaze to Gao Yi, fell silent for a moment, and then suddenly said, "Thank you."

"No need to be polite, it’s what you deserve."

"Is there anything similar that you need us to take care of?"

"You mean outsourced missions? Well, there are certainly many missions, but for the time being, I’m not planning to outsource anymore. After all, money should be earned by oneself. And frankly, I have better and more direct sources of information elsewhere."

Gao Yi stated plainly but quickly added, "Of course, there are areas where you do have an advantage."

With this opportunity, Alexander should be able to maintain his identity as Black Gloves for a while longer. After all, he undertook a big job and earned a substantial sum.

In this way, Gao Yi has also established a direct contact with Alexander.

Gao Yi pointed at Alexander and laughed, "Your efficiency and speed have impressed me, made me startled, so of course, I am willing to maintain long-term contact and cooperate with you."

It’s you, not you all, which implies that Gao Yi only wishes to make contact with Alexander.

Alexander showed a hint of distraction, he whispered, "Regrettably, I will soon be transferred to Syria to take charge of intelligence for the region."

Gao Yi was stunned for a moment, he looked at Alexander with an incredulous gaze and said, "You are being exiled to the frontier, that’s hardly a promotion."

Alexander spread his hands slightly, a small, wistful smile appeared on his face, "I will introduce someone to you, he’s my successor. If there is business in the future, you can contact him directly."

Gao Yi leaned back, resting on the sofa, watching Alexander for a moment then suddenly said, "No, I appreciate you, that’s why I am willing to cooperate long-term, but please understand, I am not interested in establishing long-term cooperation with your organization. You and your organization are different, and I don’t want to verify whether your successor is capable enough."

After saying that, Gao Yi curiously added, "What, have you been involved in too much, and they have to send you far away?"