King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer-Chapter 775 - 706

Joe Ga arrived in Marseille and didn’t let them leave on their own, as Elle Lavey had hoped.

Instead, he contacted an ’online friend’ he had met once, who was none other than the American Secretary of Defense Carter, and under the remote witness of the Justice Department, arranged for a private jet for Elle, having Jazz Squad members board the plane to escort them to New York for the handover.

The terrorist attack in New Jersey hadn’t happened yet, and ’Jackal’ was now too busy to handle it himself and needed some manpower to help out. The people of Jazz Squad were the perfect supplement.

What’s most important was that Elle admitted that he had boarded the plane with the assistance of Richie Barton from CACI Company; with a third party knowing their whereabouts, Joe Ga could not deal with the situation too rashly.

The Justice Department definitely gave face; with their witness, Joe Ga’s handling of the matter left no room for criticism.

The only one feeling bad was the agent Elle Lavey, for he lost his freedom the moment he disembarked the plane, facing a string of inquiries from the Department of Defense.

Before the matter was resolved, this agent’s movements would be under constant surveillance, completely losing his freedom.

It was then Elle Lavey realized that Joe’s words, ’Those who use me never end well,’ were not a joke.

Elle and Tami, along with their children, became stepping stones in Joe Ga’s clear stance; he was implicated, but he took advantage of the situation and stepped on them to place himself in a safer position.

Apart from continuing to offend ISIS to death, Joe had no loss. In fact, he reaped a series of official praises.

The ’Heinz debtors’ list, consolidated by Eric and Thompson, was starting to pay off. They began to tentatively exert influence, and the trust level of P·B was rapidly increasing...

Unbeknownst to Joe Ga, P·B had been included by the American Department of Defense in the list of experiments for Category II classified projects.

Category II classified projects are cooperative development projects of the Department of Defense, which need to undergo practical testing, most of them eliminated after the experiment.

The reason they are labeled ’classified’ is that many complications are involved.

For example, if a relative of a general buys a patent or a certain technology, they could fabricate a project and apply for funding.

Then, if the experiment fails and the project is scrapped, that money naturally ends up in some people’s pockets.

This kind of thing is not unusual anywhere in the world; America’s five-star generals don’t make two hundred thousand a year, how can those below them maintain a decent life?

Misappropriating from the military budget is almost a norm!

But the Pentagon cannot allow them to act recklessly, so there are strict regulations.

’Experiments’ are a necessary formality, and the reports provided by the experimenters can determine the life or death of a project.

It is well known that project funds cannot be issued in one go, there must be participation from experimenters and an observation group, and conclusions must be drawn before deciding whether to continue funding.

P·B’s trust level increased, coupled with the bolstering of the Heinz debtor’s list, would soon bring Joe into a field that sounds a bit peculiar.

However, Joe was currently unaware of these developments as he personally took a helicopter to Monaco to pick up ’Professor’ and his family, who were now able to walk, and flew back to Marseille before taking a plane to Ndele.

’Professor’s’ wife Valentina and Anna were by his side, with Anna giving up all her matches for the next three months to take care of her father.

’Professor’, whose health had not fully recovered, was nevertheless very stable emotionally and showed no signs of having experienced a harrowing plane crash.

On the plane, Joe Ga struggled to finish dealing with Anna’s harangue, promising to definitely find out who set up ’Professor’, then with Valentina’s help, he and ’Professor’ entered a small conference room...

The conference room on the plane wasn’t very large, but the details of the decor spared no expense in luxury.

Joe Ga took a bottle of champagne from a cabinet on the side and poured it into two crystal glasses, handed one to ’Professor’, and raised his glass with a smile, "We should celebrate, to health!"

’Professor’ paused, a bitter smile appearing on his face. After clinking glasses with Joe Ga, he said, "The mood now isn’t quite right for champagne, but it suits me now. The doctor says I might have to give up spirits for good.

You might not believe me when I tell you this, but Valentina and Anna are quite pleased with the doctor’s advice."

Joe Ga downed half the glass of champagne in one gulp, then with a strange look on his face he swallowed the somewhat sour liquid and said with a shake of his head, "I don’t really like this stuff. It doesn’t get you drunk, and it tastes odd..."

As he spoke, Joe Ga looked at ’Professor’ with a complex expression and said, "Valentina and Anna want you to retire, right?"

’Professor’ drank down his champagne, then set down the crystal glass, nodding and then shaking his head...

"Valentina is very scared, but how could someone like me, who’s used to drinking, possibly change my preference?"

Joe Ga knew that ’Professor’ was hinting at his position to him...

Considering the help ’Professor’ had given him, Joe Ga hesitated for a long time before saying, "Have you really never considered retirement?

This time was really dangerous. If the same thing happened again, no one could be certain of the outcome."

’Professor’ tiredly rubbed his significantly thinner face and shook his head slightly, "If I retire, then what...

Giving up my career, my research, living on the money Anna earns from her hard-fought matches?"

With a deeply complex look, ’Professor’ looked at Joe Ga and said, "Hu Lang, we both know, there’s no going back...

Too many people are following us, and we’ve grown accustomed to this life...

To now forget the designs in my head, forget the deals, go home and become a retired old man, spending days fishing and walking the dog?

It sounds nice, but we both know, it’s not possible to go back!

It’s not about the money. I’m just used to being respected, being valued..."

"I only had this feeling after I turned 50. How could I possibly give up?"

Joe Ga fell into silence upon hearing this...

’Professor’’s question was also his own, as a Chinese national whose focus of career lay in Central Africa, with each decision potentially determining the livelihood or even life and death of tens of thousands of people.

Of course, there was pressure, but the sense of achievement was even greater!

This was probably a kind of ’addiction’ that came with power!

When you can create ripples in the world like a deity with a wave of your hand, directing the emotions of many people, this power becomes more irresistible than mere money!

Can we retire?

We can’t retire at all!

Not before we reach our own limits and have found a successor for our career!

Why did the old Karman decisively return to Central Africa to await the birth of the Prince as soon as he heard Nis was pregnant?

It’s because this old guy saw the future hope of P.B.!

In the past, he just wanted to watch how Joe Ga would do things, even if it meant changing a little bit of Central Africa.

Now, he’s become unsatisfied. He wants P.B. to last for a long time.

One generation, two generations, three generations...

Seeing ’Professor’ vocalize his thoughts and then suddenly become at ease, Joe Ga nodded in deep agreement, then turned around to find a bottle of clearly expensive brandy, poured another glass for ’Professor,’ and said with a smile, "You’re right, we can’t go back.

To us, ’turning back’ is ’admitting defeat,’ and sometimes ’admitting defeat’ is harder and more dangerous than moving forward!

I’m certainly not prepared for that!"

With that, Joe Ga raised his glass to ’Professor,’ touched glasses with a smile, and said, "Since we’re used to it, let’s keep it up!

If there’s trouble, we’ll solve it, and by the way, eliminate the people causing the trouble!"

After hearing this, ’Professor’ drank the brandy as if to let off steam, then looked at Joe Ga and said, "Hu Lang, I need to kill some people!"

Joe Ga nodded deeply and said, "No problem, once you’re fully recovered, I’ll accompany you to Seville!

I am a super VIP customer of Yuginebert Company, they have to give me face!"

Continuing, Joe Ga looked at ’Professor’ and said with a smile, "Pal, you’ve got to come to terms with your identity as an arms dealer now. Get yourself a few good bodyguards, and don’t keep thinking you’re just a salesman in charge of Africa.

Oh, and about Anna, that girl just can’t sit still, and her itinerary is too easy to track. You need to find someone to ensure their safety.

You don’t lack money, do you?"

’Professor’ straightened up after hearing this and said, "I’ve discussed it with some, that Eric visited me in Monaco. He suggested I visit Ad-Damazin to see if there’s a suitable candidate; if so, he could arrange for them to be sent to America for security training..."

Joe Ga paused, then shook his head with a wry smile, "I didn’t expect the women in Ad-Damazin were so numerous that Eric had to start promoting them externally...

Leave this to me. I will have Devil Bird find a few candidates for you and send them to Valentina to report after their training is complete.

As for you...

’Professor’ decisively waved his hand, "I’m fine, ’Walnut’ has decided to retire. I’ve talked to him; he’s willing to bring a few paratrooper buddies to protect my safety.

I have to thank you for this. You provided more than generous compensation to the families of those who died in Syria.

Without you, the Seville military wouldn’t compensate soldiers who died doing private jobs."

’Professor’ shook his head with a grim look and said, "In the past, I always thought it was okay to mobilize military personnel using my connections with Yuginebert Company.

But now, I realize if the military doesn’t benefit from this, these soldiers lack sufficient security.

I have to change this situation..."

Upon hearing this, Joe Ga laughed and said, "The military’s profits are flexible, depending on the perspective and who’s looking.

We cooperated well in Tubruq, Zahovic got promoted there for his work.

The most important thing you need to do is to find a reliable partner within the military!"

Continuing, Joe Ga looked at ’Professor,’ who clearly already had a plan, and said with a smile, "I’ve heard you have a good relationship with the current Prime Minister of Seville, the presidential candidate, Alexander Zivo.

If I were you, I would ask for his opinion!

If he needs help and you can’t provide it, you can tell me. As long as it’s within my capabilities, I will never refuse.

’Professor’, your friends are my friends!

If there’s no turning back, we must push forward...

We have to create a bright future for our families!"