When Lin Rui woke up, he was already in the hospital, and the infusion needle on his arm was still dripping with fluid. Le Wen Novel|

He shook his somewhat heavy head and sat up from the bed.

"Hey, you're awake?" someone whispered. Lin Rui turned his head and found Ivan sitting on another bed in the room. The Englishman, shirtless and heavily bandaged, leaned back on the bed.

"You're still alive. Lin Rui smiled bitterly.

"I thought it was weird, but I'm used to it. I have more than a dozen scars on my body, mostly gunshot wounds. Many times I thought I was going to die, but I survived. It's just that it's getting worse. Ivan muttered, and then began to cough, he shook his head and said with some difficulty, "No, I feel my breathing pain as soon as I speak." The air inhaled smells of blood. ”

"It's not surprising that your lungs are punched through. Lin Rui said calmly.

"Maybe, but it's not really too bad, I've been through worse. In Afghanistan, I was shot through the femoral artery and almost hung up. What's worse is that a bullet is just a few centimeters away from blowing my balls. God, it's really a few centimeters apart. Can you imagine? The crazy Ivan almost became the eunuch Ivan. Ivan said slowly.

"Didn't this make you retire?" Lin Rui said as he looked at him.

"I've actually retired since that injury. But after I retired, life was even harder, I didn't know how to interact with people, and I wouldn't go out without a gun. One of the more strict cases was when I was arrested by the police because they found fifteen kilograms of ** from me. People said I was crazy, and I knew something had to go wrong. Ivan pointed to his head and said, "It's spiritual." ”

"War trauma syndrome?" Lin Rui frowned, "I don't see anything wrong with you. ”

"That's when I'm still fighting and I'm with the rest of the team. Weapons and comrades, these are the only things that will give me peace of mind. But I have been abandoned by the military, and they think I am not fit for service. The army for which I swore allegiance and guarded with my life abandoned me like a child throwing away his old toy. That's why I became a mercenary. Ivan said calmly. "What about you, why are you here?"

"For the money. Lin Rui was silent for a while and said, "I need money." ”

"Not a good reason, but it's common. Everybody needs money. Ivan shrugged.

"I don't know what happened to the others. Lin Rui said a little tiredly.

Ivan was silent for a moment and said, "Yelena is also in the hospital, but she is less injured than me. The rest of them are all right, you saved them. You may not know that you have become a hero in this operation. ”

"It's just to survive. Lin Rui said lightly.

"In that case, it's the hero who can keep someone alive. Zhao Jianfei walked in and said, "You two, how are you doing?"

"It's fine. Lin Rui looked at his wrist and said, "Why are you here?"

"The company is already investigating the leaks of this operation and the mysterious militants. Prior to this, all operations of the African Division were suspended. Barring a new state of emergency, we are on holiday. Zhao Jianfei shrugged. "You can rest in peace for a while. ”

Lin Rui nodded, "Have they found out who those people are?"

"That's why I'm here today. Zhao Jianfei sat down beside him and took out the red hood from his pocket. "You wounded him. And you're the only one of us who has seen him for what he really is. I thought maybe you had more information to tell me. ”

Lin Rui frowned and said, "He's terrifying, I've never seen such a good gunman." He could have killed the three of us, Ivan Yelena, and me. If I hadn't played some tricks, I wouldn't have hurt him. When I think about it now, I still feel a chill in my back. So I shot him and rushed out without the slightest hesitation, trying to get rid of the man, but he fled quickly. ”

Zhao Jianfei was silent for a while and said, "Judging from the sampling of bullet casings at the scene, he used a five-point eight all-metal armor bullet. The mass of the warhead enhances the stability and penetration of the bullet. Exactly the same as the man who killed my brother. This shows that this man is extremely confident in his marksmanship, and what he is looking for is a precise lethality. ”

"He's qualified to do that, he's the best marksman I've ever seen, and if you're far superior to sniping, he's probably even better than you. Lin Rui nodded.

Zhao Jianfei stared at him and said, "It is said that you have seen his face?"

"Yes. Lin Rui nodded and said, "But the distance is too far, and I can't see it very clearly." He shot down the helicopter with a shoulder-fired missile, and I had nothing more than a moment's time. Even though he wasn't wearing a hood, I instinctively felt that the man was Red Hooded. He is supposed to be an Asian with long and messy hair. The face is a bit long, and there is stubble or dust on the face, which is too far away for me to be completely sure. ”

Zhao Jianfei nodded and said, "Then it basically confirms some of the silver wolf's judgments." ”

"What's the matter, Silver Wolf Michelle, he also knows this person?" Lin Rui frowned.

"Yes, Silver Wolf has some special connections, and he has learned some things about this Red Hood from some sources, as well as the intricate forces behind him. Zhao Jianfei sighed and said, "It is said that this person is called the Red Baron, and there is a big force organization behind him. What they do is similar in nature to a private military company, but more extreme. ”

"What does it mean to be more extreme?" said Ivan, a little strangely.

"They're mercenaries, too, but they're not ordinary military security companies, they're a bunch of people known as war brokers. They overthrow the regimes of small countries, cause local armed conflicts and clan vendettas, and take advantage of the opportunity to do their business, often taking money from both sides. Zhao Jianfei said slowly.

"Sounds like an international terrorist organization. Ivan frowned.

"It's more powerful than that. Terrorism is only motivated by some kind of political demand, or religious belief, and it is somewhat principled. And they are a group of real mercenary people, who do anything for money, and have no scruples and unscrupulous means, as can be seen from their actions this time. Zhao Jianfei frowned.

"Then what is their purpose?" Lin Rui frowned, "No one can control them?"

"Who do they depend on, the weak government forces, and even they themselves rely on the international peacekeepers in blue steel helmets, and private military companies like us. At present, many countries and regions in Africa have begun to gradually stabilize from war and chaos. In Africa, there are a large number of local factions, or clan armies, large and small warlord leaders. And these people are all on the move, and it is an opportunity for the mysterious institution to make money, and supporting General Dunby's rebels is only part of their plan. Zhao Jianfei said slowly, "They will have more actions in the future." ”

"But, even so, why would they attack a private military company like Morningstar?" said Ivan, a little puzzled.

"If they want to provoke a local conflict, then as a large private military company like Morningstar, it is natural that they will be the main target of their attack. Because there are more than 50 countries in Africa, we have military contracts for at least most of them. And many clan armies, local factions also have deep ties with us. The military operation against Morningstar was partly due to the contract between them and the *armed forces, and on the other hand, to expand their influence and compete for the market. Zhao Jianfei explained.

"Sure enough, there is still commercial competition involved. Ivan sneered.

"As I said, they don't care for money. Of course, Morningstar is not much better than them. Zhao Jianfei said slowly, "We are also a group of people who work hard for money. This is destined for a difficult competition between us and them in the coming days. And we don't have an advantage right now. ”

"I don't care about that, I'm just a part-time worker. Morningstar pays, and I fight for them. Lin Rui shrugged and said, "One qiē is just the fulfillment of the contract." ”

"It's best if you think like that. Zhao Jianfei nodded and said, "Because the top management of Morningstar has decided to shift the strategic focus to Africa." Because the chief of the company thinks that we can't give up our position in Africa, in other words, Morningstar can't afford to lose. Although the current Yiqiē seems to be calm, it is clear that it will not be calm for long. The reason is simple, this is Africa, the land of eternal war. ”

"Are you saying that Morningstar will have a bigger military move?" Lin Rui frowned.

"I don't know, but in my experience, it's very likely. As you probably didn't know, just yesterday, nearly two hundred and seventy mercenaries joined the African Division. Most of them come from the Middle East and South America. What was originally part of the above two divisions has now been strengthened to the African division. One can imagine the determination of Morningstar's top management. It is also more able to anticipate the difficult situation we will face next. Zhao Jianfei sighed.

"You seem to be worried about this, can I ask why?" Lin Rui looked at Zhao Jianfei and said.

"Because in doing so, it disrupts the silver wolf's scheduled plan. He was supposed to tell us to transition here and then move to South America. But now it seems that we have to stay here. And now that I know about the Red Baron, I will never leave again. Zhao Jianfei added slowly, "If I don't get rid of him, I won't be at ease in my life." ”

"But does the silver wolf agree?" said Ivan, frowning.

"He knows my choice and respects my choice. But you can choose to stay, or you can leave here and go to South America. Zhao Jianfei looked at them and said, "I don't want to affect your personal choices. I respect my teammates. ”