Mercenary's War-Chapter 2159 - 2136: Personal Grudge

The battle outside was earth-shattering, blood flowing like a river, yet Gao Yang was still sound asleep.

Glolov and the others arrived at their pre-arranged safe house over an hour later than expected. By the time they returned, Gao Yang was still sleeping deeply, while Tarta and Vasily were standing guard outside with guns, and only Eileen was there taking care of the sleeping Gao Yang.

Hastily walking into the room, Glolov glanced at the sleeping Gao Yang and then at Yake, who had lost an eye yet stubbornly refused anesthesia, before asking Eileen with a worried expression: "How is he?"

Eileen shook her head and replied softly: "He’s just too exhausted, no reaction after falling asleep."

"He’ll be fine; the interrogation was too intense, it broke him down both mentally and physically. Give him a good sleep and he’ll wake up."

Tarta responded briefly, then whispered: "What’s the situation outside?"

Glolov shook his head and said: "Not optimistic, the Italian Government has intervened, about a hundred military and police forces engaged with us, we can’t stay hidden here much longer before we’re discovered, maybe we’ve already been spotted."

Yake raised his hand and said solemnly: "The Italian Government doesn’t react that fast; you were still fighting when the army arrived, which only means Mario deployed the military in advance, we just crossed paths."

Yake had lost an eye, stuffed gauze into the empty socket, then wrapped more gauze around half his head. The blood soaked through the gauze, making it look quite unsettling. Andy He, who had temporarily treated James’ wound, approached Yake and whispered: "Don’t move, let me treat your wound first."

No matter how strong a mercenary group is, it cannot confront a country. The heavy burden fell on Glolov’s shoulders; he must make a quick decision.

Glolov held his forehead with his hand, sighed, and said: "The situation is very unfavorable; our rescue operation caused too much commotion. Even if Mario hadn’t enlisted help from the Italian Government, we still couldn’t confront him in Italy, and now that the military is involved, it’ll only get worse."

After explaining the current predicament, Glolov resolutely said: "Our group presents too large a target, too conspicuous, easily found. I plan to split up, leave the wounded here and ask the Black Demon and Angel people to protect them. The rest of us will create disturbances to draw attention, forcing Mario and the Italian Government to focus on us."

Eileen nodded and said: "That’s the only option, let’s act."

Yake suddenly asked: "Where are we exactly, there needs to be an escape plan?"

Li Jinfang laughed bitterly and said: "We’re on Sicily. After finding a potential spot where you were being held, we came over quickly; there was no time to prepare a safe escape plan. If we’re to leave safely, we’ll have to rely on Ivan."

Glolov nodded and said: "Exactly, we can only wait for Ivan to locate a reliable way to get us out. He stayed on the Italian mainland with people, drawing Mario’s attention while we secretly infiltrated Sicily."

Li Jinfang said solemnly: "I’ll contact Ivan again, inform him of our plan, and ask him to quickly get the Boss out."

After speaking, Li Jinfang took out his phone, dialed Ivan, and waited for him to answer. He immediately said softly: "Ivan, we’ve joined up with the Ram, now we’re hiding at a farm outside Catania city, less than ten kilometers away from Mario’s castle, soon to be discovered."

Ivan said urgently: "You can’t stay there; you must leave immediately. My people are flying over; you can receive reinforcements in at most three hours, then you can leave by sea, the ship is ready, find a way to get to the beach."

Li Jinfang said quietly: "That’s impossible, the Italian military and police forces have set many roadblocks, will soon find us, and we have two severely injured people who can’t be moved, must urgently be treated, or they’ll die. The biggest threat is from the Italian military; if discovered, it’s over. We’re planning to split up, draw attention outside."

Ivan considered briefly, then said urgently: "There’s no other way. We can’t let the Ram fall into Mario’s hands again; you go distract the pursuers, try not to engage heavily. I’ve informed Grand Ivan, there should soon be a solution; hang in there."

After hanging up, Ivan contemplated briefly before calling Grand Ivan. When his call was answered, he quickly said: "The Ram is rescued, but it’s bad; Italy sent troops, Satan’s situation is terrible."

Grand Ivan said gravely: "Can’t evacuate?"

"No, it’s impossible to evacuate; military and police have set many roadblocks blocking escape routes. Satan has several injured members, can’t escape with them through the wilderness, hence must split up to divert military attention. As for Mario’s men, they’re not a big threat; Mario must be frightened out of his wits to chase them down any longer."

Grand Ivan sighed and said: "Mario surely has influence in Italy, enough to mobilize an army for both protection and offense against us; are you in Rome?"

"Yes, I’m in Rome."

"Do you have enough nerve, Ivan?"

Ivan laughed and said: "Uncle, of course I do."

Grand Ivan said very sternly: "Take people to several famous places in Rome, plant large bombs now; act fast! I’ll negotiate with the Italians; wait for my word."

After hanging up, Grand Ivan thought briefly, stroked his chin, quickly picked up the phone, and dialed. After waiting for the call to connect, he said very seriously: "Hello, Silvio."

"Hello, Grand Ivan. I know what you’re doing, but I don’t want to get involved. If you’re looking for help, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed."

Grand Ivan chuckled and said: "Indeed, I’m seeking your help, my friend, but not as you think. Yes, I’m at war with the Cicero Family, but now the Government is involved. I’d like you to be a mediator, relay to someone capable of interfering, that this is a private feud between Mario and me. Ask them not to intervene; I’m only targeting Mario, won’t trouble Italy significantly. But if they must interfere, I’m sorry, I’ll have to escalate hostilities. You know me, Silvio, I won’t let you suffer nor inconvenience you, I only ask you to relay this message."