"So, are we going to Nigeria?"
The speaker was an officer in his thirties with a light short beard, sitting in the front left.
Although the officer didn’t introduce himself, Long Zhan recognized him from his knowledge of the TV show and knew that he was the commander of the AB action team, Captain Eric!
"We're not going to Nigeria, we're going to Liberia. Samir doesn't trust Boko Haram, so he absolutely won't go to their territory."
Mandy dismissed Eric's guess and pressed a button on the remote to change the projected image.
"Intelligence indicates that he will be meeting at the base outside Monrovia, protected by General Lionheart, who will ensure the safety of both parties.
“The agency has confirmed through 24-hour drone surveillance that Samir has appeared in Monrovia and is expected to attend the meeting that’s happening within the next two days.
“Therefore, we must set off by tomorrow morning at the latest.
“This is a simple HVT operation. Your mission is to capture this high-value target alive and bring him back to the agency."
"I'm curious, when we appear in front of Abu Samir, this madman who’s spreading the word about suicide bombings all around the world, will he follow his own advice and martyr himself for his cause?” Jason asked.
"Martyrdom is child's play, and Samir is a smart man. He knows how to protect himself, which is why he has survived in this war for over 20 years. If he were truly a martyr, he would have died 20 years ago."
Mandy seemed to disdain those who called for others to sacrifice themselves while also valuing their own lives highly.
Then, she changed subjects.
With a solemn expression, she said to everyone, "Samir spreads jihad for profit. He has survived for over 20 years and has been amassing gold for over 20 years.
The agency not only needs Samir's intelligence but also the enormous wealth he has hidden, so you need to ensure you capture him alive.”
"Enormous wealth? Gold?"
Long Zhan's heart raced at this information, quickly thinking to himself, "could the plot have changed? Or did I miss something while watching the show before?
“If there really is a huge amount of gold, if I could get my hands on it, wouldn't I be..."
The more Long Zhan thought about it, the more excited he became, secretly plotting his next move.
……
The next day.
At 6 AM.
Long Zhan and Clay arrived at the airport half an hour early as requested by Bravo Team.
At the assembly point, a C17 was parked, and several ground crew members were conducting final pre-flight checks on the Globemaster transport aircraft.A military truck was parked behind the cargo door, and the logistics personnel were unloading the cargo from it.
Davis, as the logistics sergeant for Bravo Team, was the first official member to arrive and the only one there at the moment. She was standing next to the truck, directing the logistics personnel as they unloaded the cargo into the cabin.
"Good morning."
Clay said, unfamiliar with the people and environment of Bravo Team. He was like a shy little boy, greeting everyone in a very reserved manner.
Long Zhan, on the other hand, was the complete opposite, acting like a long-time veteran who was very familiar with everyone.
He walked over to help Davis unload the cargo from the truck, speaking as if they were old friends, "do you know what my biggest surprise has been since I joined Bravo Team these past two days?"
Davis's curiosity was piqued, she put down her tablet and asked, "What is it?"
"It's you."
Long Zhan's surprising remark startled Davis, making her think he was trying to flirt with her right after arriving.
Clay was taken aback as well.
However, Long Zhan quickly changed his tone and praised her, "the most important part of an army is the logistics team, and the most important person in a squad is the logistics sergeant.
“You are the most professional and hardworking logistics sergeant I have ever seen.
“Bravo Team is fortunate to have you, with such an excellent logistics sergeant, I am even more looking forward to joining Bravo Team."
What does it mean to compliment someone? What does it mean to flatter?
This was a perfect example!
Under Long Zhan's not-so-subtle and deeply flattering praise, Davis's eyes lit up with joy.
Her impression of Long Zhan skyrocketed, and her fondness for him reached the level of a formal team member.
This was exactly what Long Zhan wanted!
The logistics sergeant is responsible for preparing operational supplies, including every gun and bullet used by the team members, all of which she had to prepare herself.
You can have an average relationship with the captain, but you must build a good relationship with the logistics sergeant, so that she will take special care of your equipment and try to prepare the best gear for you, ensuring that you are well taken care of.
In that sense, establishing a good relationship with the logistics sergeant is like buying insurance for your life.
After all, no one wants to receive a rifle that jams easily.
This is one of the most valuable lessons Long Zhan learned during his two years in the Navy SEALs.
From talking to Davis as much as possible yesterday to using flattering words today, Long Zhan aimed to achieve this goal.
And now, based on Davis's expression, it was clear that Long Zhan's approach was effective.
In contrast, Clay seemed to be a bit too naive, completely unaware of Long Zhan's intentions, thinking he was just superficially flirting.
Of course, if it could develop into a "friendship," Long Zhan wouldn't refuse.
After all, this wasn't his first time doing this.
"You don't need to help here, come with me to get your equipment. If you have any requests, please let me know, I’ll do my best to get you whatever you need.”
Originally, foreign aid was assigned fixed equipment packages and had no right to make personal requests, but Davis was in a good mood and, taking advantage of her position, casually gave Long Zhan this small privilege.
Clay got lucky once again and benefited from it as well.
Clay was still teachable. After personally experiencing the convenience brought by Long Zhan's sugar-coated barrage of words, he finally realized what he was doing.
As they followed Davis into the cabin, he secretly gave Long Zhan a thumbs up.
Long Zhan proudly winked with his left eye, grinning while keeping his achievements under wraps.
At this moment, the C-17, which could carry up to 60 tons, was already loaded with various supplies needed for this operation.
Three large vehicles were prominently arranged in the middle.
Four all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), a light armored vehicle produced by Mark Defense, and a military Humvee equipped with an M2HB heavy machine gun.
“These are all brand new. DEVGRU really does live up to its reputation, with its nearly unlimited budget, it was no wonder that they were a little extravagant.|
Looking at these three airlifted special military vehicles capable of covering almost all combat terrains, Long Zhan couldn't help but recall the vehicles used during his missions in the Navy SEALs, which could only be temporarily requisitioned from the locals and were often in poor condition. It really was a stark contrast.While he was feeling envious, Long Zhan couldn’t help but sigh that having money for once was really a nice change of pace.
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