Chapter 126: Chapter 126 Thorn

Joe Ga didn't know much about the Mori Family's business and couldn't imagine that after wiping out the Mori people, there would be such 'aftereffects'.With a major arms trafficking route halted, a void appeared in Africa's arms market. And just then, Eric's broker friend surprisingly offered a "big gift" at this time, which was a delightful surprise. Thinking of that bearded, effeminate fat man, Joe Ga suddenly felt he wasn't so annoying after all; his friend did seem to have some clout. A 10% to 15% fee was quite reasonable; at least in the matter of money laundering, this Chris definitely hadn't made any money off him. Joe Ga didn't believe that Chris, as an intelligence broker, would help him for free for the sake of a good gun, passing up the opportunity to make a lot of money. The only explanation was that Eric, this 'Kopke', was much more formidable than he had thought. But at that moment, Joe Ga didn't want to think about these things; he planned to check out Eric's background in Sweden after everything was over. Once the deal was set, actions were taken swiftly. It wasn't until Joe Ga spoke with that lieutenant that he learned the seemingly destitute soldiers were actually active servicemen from Serbia's 63rd Paratroop Brigade. They were seconded by Yuginebert Company to assist with security and weapons demonstrations at the exhibition. It's not uncommon for a corporate enterprise to temporarily employ soldiers, but the 63rd Brigade did have some reputation. Serbia has three special forces units: the 72nd Brigade, the 63rd Paratroop Brigade, and the Cobra (KOBRE) Special Forces. While Joe Ga couldn't judge their actual combat effectiveness, he had discussed with Dorian the brutal selection processes of various countries' special forces and knew that any soldier who could pass the selection process of a special force was a strong individual, both physically and mentally. Of course, whether the level of their subsequent training was any good was another matter. But when it comes to the basics, the gap between a Thai special forces operator and an American one is not as big as ordinary people might think. At best, it was just a matter of receiving less advanced training initially and fewer bullets, and not being able to select soldiers who were also highly educated hexagonal fighters like those military powerhouses. Thinking about the 'Professor', a scholar who had to deal with a bunch of stubborn spec-ops heads, Joe Ga felt quite sorry for him and wondered why his colleagues hated him so much. After this, Joe Ga felt he should advise the 'Professor' to stay put in Serbia, securing the best possible terms for himself, and let his 'regional distributor' help him expand the business. Joe Ga had Dorian take the 'Professor' and his family to the villa first. However, he stayed behind in the hotel until the soldiers, having changed clothes, and using a truck marked with the exhibition logo, delivered a shipment of arms, at which point he rode with them to the villa. The truck's cab could only seat three, so Karman pushed one of the soldiers out and forcefully squeezed in next to Joe Ga, while Nis and Antar had no choice but to take a cab. The driver was the same lieutenant from before, who glanced at Karman, then while starting the truck, said to Joe Ga sitting uncomfortably in the middle, "Your bodyguard is very capable!" Joe Ga was taken aback, then waved his hand, saying, "Dragon Gecko is not a bodyguard." As he spoke, Joe Ga extended his hand to the lieutenant, saying, "My name is Hu Lang, and what's yours?" The lieutenant paused for a moment before answering seriously, "Ramilo Jotic, Lieutenant of the 63rd Paratroop Brigade, codename 'Walnut'." Joe Ga nodded at the reply, then curiously asked, "How much is the salary for serving in the military back home?" 'Walnut' fell silent again before replying, "600 US Dollars." Searᴄh the NôvelFire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having said that, 'Walnut' seemed to recall something; he glanced at Joe Ga and added, "That money is enough for us to live on because we have many subsidies." Joe Ga ignored 'Walnut's somewhat defensive remark and smilingly said, "Don't worry, I mean no disrespect. Isn't everyone coming up from hard times? Who would come to Africa from thousands of miles away if not out of necessity? Isn't home much better?" 'Walnut', caught off guard, then smiled and said, "Yes, home is always the best. It may not be as prosperous as other places, but it feels safe there." Joe Ga laughed heartily, saying, "You seem quite open-minded about it. I bet houses in your hometown aren't that expensive, and your girlfriend wouldn't demand a house and car." At this, 'Walnut' looked at Joe Ga with a puzzled expression and asked, "What are you talking about?" Joe Ga waved, shook his head, and chuckled, saying, "Nothing, just ranting a bit. Every place has its own customs." Then Joe Ga probed further, asking, "How are the retirement benefits for ex-servicemen in Serbia?" 'Walnut' shook his head with a somewhat somber mood and said, "It's very average, just doing routine work and living an ordinary life." As he spoke, 'Walnut' looked at Joe Ga and said, "I think I know what you want to ask. You can just say it. Many retired soldiers from Seville choose to become mercenaries, and they usually engage in security services in Kosvo, Albania, Azerbaijan, and Ukraine. If you're looking for some excellent soldiers to work for you, I do know some people. They are all veterans of the 63rd Brigade. Although everyone's circumstances are different, they are all very outstanding warriors." Joe Ga had never poached workers before, but seeing 'Walnut' say this, he smacked his lips and said, "My current volume of business doesn't support hiring too many staff, because supporting staff is a significant expense. However, what I need now is a helicopter pilot. Discover exclusive content at M V L How much is the salary for this kind of person usually? If the price is right..." After hearing this, 'Walnut' seemed a bit disappointed. He shook his head and said, "Finding a job as a helicopter pilot is not too difficult, so they generally don't like coming to work in Africa. But you're a good guy, I can call my comrades back home and ask around for you. I'm not sure about the exact salary they would want, but I do know that our Sevillian military pilots make 800 US dollars a month plus an extra 200 US dollars in allowances. However, things haven't been so good in recent years, so the allowances have not been issued for a long time." As he spoke, 'Walnut' turned the steering wheel and pulled onto a highway. Once the car stabilized, he said with some reluctance, "Do you really not need security services? You look like you're in the arms trade. Don't you need people?" After hearing this, Joe Ga was silent for a while before saying, "If everything goes smoothly in the next few days, I think I should need some manpower. If you have any good recommendations, we can talk about it, so I have some idea. If it's really suitable, I can include them in my costs. But I want to make it clear beforehand that this isn't definite. If the business in Tunisia doesn't meet my expectations, hiring will have to be postponed. I don't like doing things that I'm not sure about. You can choose to not disclose this now and just leave me your phone number. I'll contact you when I need it." Joe Ga was speaking sincerely since his business had not yet developed to the point where he needed to hire a lot of people. In his mind, the cost of elite personnel was at least 30,000 to 50,000 US dollars a year. With his current frequency of business, it made no sense to hire one or two regular employees, and he couldn't afford the expenses if he hired more. Because they're not just looking for a salary. They come to Africa from far away, and you have to provide their room and board. When considering the cost, how cheap are the locals? Their combat ability might be a bit lower, but they don't have problems with acclimating. Joe Ga did actually need a pilot because even if the arms business didn't require one, the tourism business could use one. Initially, Joe Ga thought that 'Walnut' would hesitate after what he had said, but this guy turned out to be quite eager. "We also have another team that is packing up to head to your villa to provide security. This was supposed to be their last mission before retiring. In theory, they should join Yuginebert Company after retiring, but obviously, Yuginebert Company doesn't value them much and even treats them as a burden. The personnel department lumped us together with 'Professor' Ivanovich, who has been causing problems throughout the journey. My comrades' jobs are likely ruined, and even if they can barely enter the company, they might end up in the lowest positions. They're all veterans of the 63rd Brigade..." While speaking, 'Walnut' glanced at Joe Ga and took a deep breath, "You're a good man, if you think they're suitable, they'll be very satisfied with the daily wage for security that you offer." Joe Ga was taken aback. A daily wage of one hundred amounted to 36,000 a year; for ten people, that was 360,000. The others were retired soldiers from Seville's ace airborne troops. They might not have been battle-hardened, but they were definitely elite soldiers who had faced real combat. Conscientiously speaking, even in Africa, this price was not expensive. Joe Ga thought about his future plans and after mulling it over for a while, he said, "I can't give you a definitive answer because 'Professor's' trip to Tunisia will definitely yield results, but whether your comrades will benefit from it or not, I'm not sure. But there's one thing I do know, given the chance, most people would not want to leave their homeland. You only know that I'm in the arms trade, but you might not be aware of the risks involved and the requirements I have for my subordinates. Turning a soldier who has served his country into a mercenary who shoots at anyone on the boss's command may not be as easy as you think. I only need those who are most willing to work!" As he said this, Joe Ga looked at 'Walnut' whose expression had turned somewhat disappointed. He smiled and said, "Salary shouldn't be a problem, and the conditions can even be adjusted according to the difficulty of the tasks they undertake. But I only want soldiers who follow orders!"