Mercenary’s War

Cannot be severed, yet impossible to unravel—it’s parting sorrow, an indescribable feeling in one’s heart.

This phrase aptly describes Gao Yang’s current mood.

It seems to also fittingly describe the relationship between Satan and Angel.

Not enemies, nor friends, yet both mercenary groups have aided each other in times of crisis, even saving each other from utter destruction.

No matter how you put it, Gao Yang couldn’t stand idly by and watch Angel disappear like that.

Mediation seems hopeless right now, but doing nothing isn’t an option either, so Gao Yang ultimately sighed and dialed Nate’s number.

Without a doubt, the phone was off.

Nate had already cut off all communication with the outside world, leaving Gao Yang with no choice but to call Angel’s Intelligence Officer.

As expected, the call couldn’t go through.

"A bunch of bastard sons of bitches, go to hell! Go to hell!"

Gao Yang was furious, tempted to smash the phone but thankfully managed to control his emotions, letting reason take over again.

Joseph said with a serious face, "I strongly oppose your decision to go to Donetsk right now. Without establishing contact with either side, entering Donetsk means you could be attacked, and the likelihood of your plane being shot down is very high."

Gao Yang replied irritably, "Did I say I was going there by plane directly? Am I that stupid?"

Joseph responded without hesitation, "Knowing you, I’m certain you’ll have the plane land in Donetsk because it’s the fastest way, and you never want to waste a second."

Joseph got it right—Gao Yang answered dejectedly, "I’ve no plans to take this plane over; Donetsk Airport is in shambles, so I’ll land in Kiev and then take a chopper there."

Joseph said in a low voice, "Boss, I know you don’t want to admit it, but you can’t stop now. Even if you go, it’s pointless. Why not plan carefully before heading over, don’t rush."

After his chest heaved intensely a few times, Gao Yang said viciously, "Who says I can’t stop it, who says the battle can’t stop? I’m telling you, I’m going to mediate their fight."

Joseph pleaded, "Boss, what’s the point? We all know it’s impossible to stop. Don’t lose your sanity over anger. Please, think about Satan, don’t let Angel bury you in Donetsk. At least, could we drive over instead?"

Gao Yang raised his hand and slammed it on the seat beside him, then replied with a somber expression, "What’s the point? I’m telling you, if Nate doesn’t stop the fight right now, by the time we reach Donetsk, there won’t be many Angels left alive. Once they’re dead, what can you do? What’s the use?"

"Angel’s forces are huge, even if the fighting starts, it can’t be annihilated so quickly."

Gao Yang almost cried, his face streaked with tears as he said, "Yes, you’re right. Logically, Nate wouldn’t die so soon. But the problem is you don’t know Nate. Doesn’t Nate know there’s no hope? He knows..."

Gao Yang lay down on the seat with his eyes closed, speaking weakly, "Nate always knew. He just won’t admit it. He hopes his strength is strong enough to deter Russia from wanting to continue fighting him, but now Russia has made a move. Nate has no hope, so Nate will commit suicide—a suicide attack, fiercely and quickly, bringing Angel down with him till the end. Understand?"

Joseph opened his mouth wide in shock, dumbfounded as he replied, "No way? Doesn’t he want revenge? If he wants revenge, he can’t start a suicide mission."

Gao Yang smiled bitterly, "Revenge? Nate would never seek revenge; he’s a mercenary. He thinks revenge is utterly meaningless. To seek revenge, he must preserve his life and strength. But when all hope is gone, he’s more likely to blow himself up into pieces, it’s the latter more likely."

"Then what can be done?"

"What can be done—first stop the fighting. As long as the fighting stops, the situation won’t be as urgent, and Nate doesn’t have to make decisions in a very short time. He’ll have time to think, think about how to better take revenge, how to better strike the enemy."

"Boss, you just mentioned Nate thinks revenge is meaningless..."

Gao Yang glared at Joseph and said, "You’ve lost hope, you’re about to commit suicide. Would you end it with a shot or drag the enemy to death with you?"

Joseph answered without hesitation, "Of course, you’d have to take the enemy down with you. That’s obvious."

"Exactly, so even if Nate is going to commit suicide, he’ll definitely think about how to kill the enemy who stabbed him in the back first. So now, we need to find a way to ease the situation a bit. Not seeking to solve the issue, but to buy time. But how do we stop the fighting?"

Gao Yang stood up, pacing around the cabin for a few steps before his eyes suddenly lit up, exclaiming, "Got it!"

Joseph asked urgently, "What method?"

"Whether Nate wants to stop or not, first let Angel’s enemies stop! Give them both time to regroup; we only need this time."

"Make the enemy stop? How? Do you have that much influence? I think you better find a way to stop Angel’s fraction first."

Gao Yang sneered and replied urgently, "Angel can’t be stopped now, but Angel’s opponents will undoubtedly stop. If they don’t want to stop, I’ll force them to ceasefire!"

Joseph looked at Gao Yang as if he was seeing an idiot and whispered, "Boss, I know you’re anxious, but don’t, don’t be like this..."

Ignoring Joseph, Gao Yang picked up the satellite phone, and once it connected, he said softly, "It’s me, Mr. Poloneshenko."

Joseph’s eyes widened, watching Gao Yang slowly say, "Mr. Poloneshenko, the militia in Donetsk is having an internal conflict, did you know?"

Joseph widened his stare further but didn’t dare make a sound, mouthing, "President?"

Gao Yang nodded and continued softly into the receiver, "Exactly. Donetsk’s militia is indeed having an internal strife. I think it’s a good opportunity. I’m willing to do you a favor, given we’re friends—I suggest you do this: dispatch troops immediately to attack the faction in turmoil. It’s a golden opportunity to reclaim Donetsk. Waiting until they finish fighting to send troops? No, no, Mr. Poloneshenko, even if you don’t launch an attack right now, troops must still be deployed promptly."

Joseph’s mind was baffled, unable to comprehend why his boss would have ties with Ukraine’s president and apparently have a decent relationship with him.

Gao Yang continued calmly, "There’s a reason to urgently deploy troops instead of waiting for them to finish fighting before intervening. Mr. Poloneshenko, I have the capability to bring back the 15th Independent Artillery Regiment that surrendered. Yes, the surrender of the 15th Independent Artillery Regiment has had a significant and adverse impact. What if they return? I have that capability. As long as you deploy troops right now, I can have the entire 15th Independent Artillery Regiment return to the Government Forces in full formation and fight against the militia, inflicting considerable damage to them before returning—all within forty-eight hours. Imagine how significant that impact would be.

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