The sky was getting brighter, and Lin Rui's broken ship was still sailing on the sea. & A three-hour voyage from the port of Mogadishu.

After a whole night of nervousness, Lin Rui was a little tired, but he didn't want to sleep. Just a man sitting in the bow of the boat, blowing the dawn sea breeze.

The female doctor Lu Hanxin walked over and said in a low voice, "I should thank you." ”

Lin Rui glanced at her, shook his head and said, "I didn't do this to get thanks. ”

"If we can, we'll give you a sum of money when we get to Mogadishu, but it's not much. You know, we do this work on a voluntary basis, with a modest stipend income. Lu Hanxin smiled. "It's not comparable to your income. ”

"No need. I'm a mercenary, and it's okay to take money and kill people. But it's not that you take all the money, and you don't kill everyone. Lin Rui calmly took a sip of beer and looked at the sea level in the distance.

"You are members of the Military Security Company. So, some of the things about you are true? Are you really mercenaries? Seriously, I didn't have a good opinion of people like you before, because where there's war, there's people like you. I even think you are the cause of tension in some regions. Lu Hanxin said softly.

Lin Rui smiled, "Almost." Actually, we're a lot alike. ”

"We?" Lu Hanxin frowned, she really couldn't think of anything similar to these bloodthirsty mercenaries.

"For example, you, like us, will always appear in some dangerous places. Where there is war, there are those of us. The area where we are people is always full of humanitarian disasters, and that's why you. Lin Rui shrugged.

"We can't stop the war, we just want to save the innocent civilians in the war. Lu Hanxin frowned and said, "But you are living on war." ”

"What's the difference?" Lin Rui shrugged, "War and disease are both sources of humanitarian disasters. Because there is war, there are mercenaries, just like because there is disease, there is the profession of doctor. It looks like we have murderous weapons in our hands, and you have scalpels to save people. But in fact, we are all the same, a helpless group of people in an environment like war. Without us there would still be war, just as there would still be disease without doctors. ”

"God, I've never heard anyone compare us doctors to mercenaries. Lu Hanxin smiled and said, "I don't agree with your point of view at all, but I still want to thank you for saving us." She leaned down and kissed Lin Rui's cheek.

"Well, I'm glad it was you who showed your gratitude, not the bearded doctor. Lin Rui tilted his head to look at her and said with a smile, "And I can't help but wonder, if everyone you have saved has to kiss you, will the profession of doctor become a kissing champion?"

Lu Hanxin was stunned for a while, but Lin Rui stood up and walked back to the cabin, and said, "If I had known this, I should have studied hard and become a doctor or something." ”

When they arrived at the port of Mogadishu, the group of doctors left with Lu Hanxin. Lin Rui and the others spent a few days in Mogadishu enjoying a real vacation until they were exhausted. The life of a mercenary is like this, in addition to fighting without fear of death, it is to enjoy yourself, especially when you don't know when you will die in battle.

Five days later, they were called again. Not at the base on the sunken island, but in a tavern in Mogadishu.

Silver Wolf Michelle looked at them and smiled slightly, "It seems that you guys are resting well." And I have good news for you. I've made a deal with the arms dealer Alpha you saved. He'll use his strength and connections to deal with Joe until he pays off his debts, plus the commission for hiring you to rescue Alpha, and Joe is shooting himself in the foot this time, and he's losing a lot. ”

"You deserve it. Zhao Jianfei said lightly.

"There's one more thing. Your training mission is officially over, and you'll be joining Morningstar's Africa division as a squad. The main task is to participate directly in the company's military operations in the African region. The squad is codenamed 'XCOM'. Michelle said slowly.

"The African department?" Zhao Jianfei frowned, "It's not your responsibility. ”

"Yes. I disagree with Joe and the other senior on how to arrange you. That's why the chief decision of the company is to place you in the African department. Believe me, I'll try to transfer you guys to me in a while. I have reached a private agreement with the head of the Africa department. Silver Wolf Michelle said.

"Actually, Africa is not bad. Ivan shrugged, "I don't care. ”

"The Africa Affairs Department was one of the first departments of the company to be established. For a long time, it was also the most active and cumbersome department of the company. This is because it is a war-torn area. Where there is war, we have business. Michelle shrugged. "At most, I will try to transfer you back to South America. Before that......" he turned to Zhao Jianfei and said, "Jianfei, I want you to try your best to ensure the safety of the team members. ”

Zhao Jianfei nodded and said, "Understood." ”

"So where is the African department?" Qin Fen said a little dazed.

"The best place in Africa, South Africa. Michelle smiled. "In fact, since the dissolution of EO in South Africa, Morningstar has been a potential leader in the African mercenary market. South Africa's stable and well-developed state is an ideal location to set up a headquarters. Of course, the African headquarters is in South Africa, but the operations are mainly in other regions. And once you have a mission, you will be stationed in any region. ”

"When are we leaving?" Zhao Jianfei said.

"Tonight, someone will arrange your trip to leave tomorrow at the latest. "I want you to understand that officially joining Morningstar means that it's not as simple as dealing with a few pirates. Although the local armed forces are poorly armed and lack training, the combat effectiveness formed by the years of war is still not to be underestimated. And there is evidence that other military companies are involved. Moreover, the tribal power in this region is intertwined, and these rivals of ours are likely to be on our opponents. They are a more dangerous group of enemies than the local armed forces. ”

Michelle paused and said, "Okay, that's the specific situation, you all disperse." Jianfei, I have something to talk to you about. ”

Zhao Jianfei frowned slightly, nodded, and followed Michelle into the back room. He and Michelle are also teachers and friends, and the relationship has always been casual, and it is rare to see Michelle so serious, so he joked, "What's the matter, silver wolf?

"It's not my business this time, it's you. Michelle looked at him and said.

"Me?" Zhao Jianfei was a little dazed.

"Yes. "I know the reason you're here is because you want to avenge your brother." Although I have always disapproved of your vengeance, I know that even I cannot change your resolve. So there's one thing I have to sue you. ”

"What is it about?Free Mercenary Group?" Zhao Jianfei's face suddenly sank.

"Yes. All along, we underestimated this mercenary group. Because although Gross is dead, the free mercenary group is not dispersed. There is evidence that Gross is only a nominal leader, and the real mercenary leader is someone else. After Gross's death, my people did some investigation, he shouldn't be the one who killed your brother, and the entire Freedom Mercenary Regiment didn't have a single person who used a Type 88 Chinese-made sniper rifle. Michelle said in a deep voice.

"My brother died under that gun, and five of our other team members died under that gun to save him. Zhao Jianfei said slowly.

"Yes. "Actually, in the combat records of the Free Mercenary Regiment, there are only two mentions that someone used this weapon, and the identity of the user is a mystery. I suspect that this person may well be the real mastermind behind the Liberty Mercenaries. And according to some incomplete intelligence, it is likely that he is also Asian. I know you want to seek revenge on this person, but remember, be careful with this person. A mercenary can hide his identity so well that he can even make someone like Gross work for him. This person is by no means simple. ”

Zhao Jianfei said in a deep voice, "Silver wolf, I want you to help me find him." ”

"I will. Michelle nodded, "The reason why I sue you is because the Free Mercenary Group is also active in Africa. So far from last year, there have been more than a dozen military operations related to them in central and western Africa. This event is already quite frequent. ”

"They're also in Africa!" Zhao Jianfei Huo Ran got up and said.

"Yes. When I didn't want to see you lose your mind in retaliation. Rather, I want you to think about things calmly. Because, regardless of your abilities and qualifications, you will be the leader of XCOM. You must be accountable to your squad members. Especially in combat missions, it is necessary to deal with all the affairs related to the Free Mercenary Regiment with absolute calm. "I know it's not easy, even for you." But you have to promise me that whatever you do, you will always put the task first. And you can't bring down the entire squad because of your individual actions. ”

"I will. Zhao Jianfei took a deep breath and said.

"Also, in case of trouble, you can ask Jiang'an's opinion. He's cold, and he's a little arrogant, but he's still the best counselor I've ever seen. The reason why I kept him in the team, who was not in good health, was to help you. You know what I mean?" said Michelle, muttered.

Zhao Jianfei nodded silently