118: Chapter One Hundred Seventeen: Guarantee Not to Kill Him 118: Chapter One Hundred Seventeen: Guarantee Not to Kill Him Hearing the black man’s self-introduction, Gao Yang said in a deep voice, “Nice to meet you, Mr.
Harris.
We are from the Satan Mercenary Corps, and I’m called Ram.
Could you please clarify what you mean by ‘stupid decision’ and ‘Land of Despair’?”
Harris laughed and said, “You’re too late.
There were over two hundred mercenaries guarding this place seven days ago, and there were people living in those tents.
At the same time, there were beauties and camels to appreciate, if you catch my drift.
But they’ve all pulled out, didn’t know where they went since seven days ago.
We still foolishly rushed here anyway, of course, just like the situation you guys ran into.
However, we arrived here six days ago, which makes us even more unlucky than you.
If we had come one day earlier, we wouldn’t have to stay in this godforsaken place waiting to die.”
Gao Yang frowned and said, “You mean Gaddafi was here, but he left seven days ago, and now we are supposed to continue holding this position and can’t leave?”
“Bingo, you got it right.
We tried to leave, but we would’ve had to fight our way out of Aziziya Barracks.
Guys, I’m not crazy, so I decided it was better to stay put, waiting for the opposition to breach the Azizia Military Camp or get turned into dust by bombs dropped from planes.
Now you guys understand why this is called the Land of Despair, don’t you?”
Gao Yang said in confusion, “I don’t understand.
Why would they do this?
What good does it do Gaddafi to leave us here?”
Harris spread his hands and said, “That’s a very good question, but how would I know?
Alright, let’s take a guess.
Thinking positively, maybe Gaddafi plans to use this as a backup refuge.
Thinking negatively, maybe Gaddafi wants the opposition who enter his room to suffer more casualties.
He’s loaded with money anyway, he doesn’t care about spending a bit to entertain the opposition.”
After Harris finished speaking with a grin, his expression suddenly froze as he said, “You just said you’re from the Satan Mercenary Corps?
Let me think, I seem to have heard that name before.
Satan, Ram, I remember now.
Was it you guys who annihilated the Scimitar Mercenary Corps a while ago?
Ah, Ram, aha, you’re that sniper.
Then who among you is Frog?”
Gao Yang pointed to Li Jinfang with his hand and said, “I think you’re looking for him.”
Harris looked at Li Jinfang with surprise, sizing him up several times before frowning and saying, “Was it you who wiped out eleven of the Scimitar’s men in one minute empty-handed?”
Li Jinfang shook his head and said, “No, I just…”
“Ha, I knew it.
Those bastards always like to exaggerate.
One man taking down eleven, and empty-handed, haha, how could that be possible?
Those guys from the Scimitar Mercenary Corps might be bastards, but they had some skills.”
After Harris finished speaking as if everything made sense, Li Jinfang slowly said, “The rumors are indeed exaggerated.
I only took out eight people, not eleven, and it took me less than thirty seconds, not a minute.”
Harris’s expression froze, and after sizing up Li Jinfang a few more times, he rubbed his bald head several times before saying with doubt, “Pal, I have a lot of confidence, but I never dare think I could take out eight guys from the Scimitar Mercenary Corps empty-handed.
They are not motionless dummies.
Looking at your sorry little frame, I think you’re bullshitting.
Pal, bullshitting isn’t a good habit.”
Li Jinfang smiled slightly, licked his lips with his tongue, and said deliberately, “Brother cures all kinds of disbelief, welcome to test it.”
Harris nodded repeatedly, his face also full of excitement, and said, “Well said, the proof is in trying.
Pal, let me test if you’re just spouting nonsense or the real deal.”
Li Jinfang looked at the towering Harris, excitedly rubbing his hands together, and said, “Time, place, manner—you pick.”
Harris laughed heartily and was about to speak when Glolov suddenly said, “Fart Fire, I advise you not to duel with him; otherwise, I guarantee you’ll die miserably.”
Harris suddenly froze; he looked at Glolov, who had spoken, and examined him for a long while before hesitantly saying, “Are you Mad Dog?
F**k, you’re Mad Dog Glag!
Damn, it really is you!”
After giving Glolov a punch on the shoulder and then hugging him tightly, the two gentlemen shared a hearty embrace.
Then Harris patted Glolov’s shoulder several times and said joyfully, “Damn, I thought you were long dead.
Didn’t you leave Trident long ago?
How come you’re still alive?”
Looking at the puzzled expressions of Gao Yang and the others, Glolov shrugged and replied, “Glag was a fake name I used before, and Mad Dog was my former nickname.
When I was no longer that crazy, well, my nickname became Loyal Dog, and later evolved into Big Dog.
That’s the story.”
After explaining to Gao Yang and the others, Glolov sighed toward Harris and said, “After leaving Sierra Leone, Ivan got hooked on drugs.
A few months later, he was dismissed.
I left Trident with Ivan and became a free mercenary.
Then I changed my name, and my nickname became Big Dog.
Not long ago, Ivan died in Benghazi, and I was relieved.
Just at that time, I met Ram and joined his Mercenary Group.
That’s how it went.”
Harris sighed and replied, “Ivan, that guy is dead, huh?
Such a pity; he was a good man, really a good man.
I’m going to miss him.
Of the Golden Triangle, you’re the only one left.
Oh, damn, I heard there was a Machine Gun Artist called Big Dog in the Satan Mercenaries.
I should have guessed it was you.”
Gao Yang was completely confused.
He raised his hand and said, “Wait a minute, you guys knew each other a long time ago?”
Golov nodded and responded, “Eight years ago, Trident fought in Sierra Leone.
Black Fire Mercenary Corps was also there; that’s when we met.
But after leaving Sierra Leone, we never saw each other again.”
Harris laughed and said, “Don’t blame me for not recognizing you; all you white guys look the same.
Unlike me, my features are too distinctive.”
Golov nodded and said, “That time in Sierra Leone was a major operation.
I remember there were a total of five mercenary groups involved in the battle.
With so many people mixed together, considering your intelligence, I’m not surprised you don’t remember my face.”
Harris interrupted, “Seven mercenary groups, two more joined midway.
But those two were wiped out, so when we left, there were still five.
Thinking back, it was a brutal battle.
We started with over three hundred and sixty people, and only a little more than one hundred twenty came back alive, and most were white guys.
Although I’m familiar with you, with so many similar faces around me, how could I possibly remember?”
Golov sighed and said, “I really don’t want to remember that battle.
It’s odd that these past few days, people keep bringing it up.”
Harris also heaved a heavy sigh and said, “I understand how you feel, but unfortunately, I can’t forget that war.
Let’s not talk about the past though.
Let’s talk about now.
I was supposed to lay down some rules for you guys on behalf of some idiot lieutenant colonel, but I didn’t expect to run into an old friend.”
Golov smiled and asked, “How many people does your Black Fire have now?”
“Including me, a total of eight.
I haven’t added any new members since leaving Sierra Leone.
But over the years, the only one left from Black Fire you’d recognize is me.
Of the originals, two died in battle, one was crippled, and the rest of the lucky ones quit.”
“Not too bad, at least your Black Fire is still around.”
At this point, Gao Yang couldn’t help himself and asked, “What about Trident?
I always hear that name, but you’ve never mentioned what happened to Trident now.”
Golov shrugged and answered, “It disbanded.
Not long after I left, it was dissolved.”
Harris sounded quite emotional as he said, “Trident disbanded too.
When I heard that news at the time, I couldn’t believe it.
The famed Trident also disbanded.
But it’s no surprise, after your commander was killed in action in Sierra Leone, his successor was an idiot.
Just look at the people he recruited.
And he actually had the nerve to drive you and Ivan away.
He was definitely an idiot.
No wonder Trident fell apart.”
After another long sigh, Golov said wistfully, “It’s all in the past now, all gone.
I’m doing well today, forgot to tell you, my wife and kids have come to me.”
“My God, you must be over the moon.
Congratulations, my friend.
I know what matters most to you, you’re so lucky.”
Golov’s face was brimming with happiness as he shared, “Yes, I’m truly lucky.
And let me tell you, my daughter is going to study in America, at the best music academy.
My wife is going too.
My current brothers have raised some money for them, and they’ll be in the States soon.”
Harris shook his head repeatedly and said, “Damn, you lucky guy, I’m so envious.
Speaking of your brothers right now, it reminds me that I have to square off with this Frog fellow.
Do you have any advice?”
Li Jinfang waved his hand and said, “Forget it, we’re all old friends here.
Let’s let bygones be bygones.”
Harris protested, “Let it go?
Why?
Are you kidding?
Don’t worry, for Mad Dog’s, no, for Big Dog’s sake, I promise I won’t hurt you.
Trust me, I know how to pull my punches.”
Li Jinfang looked helpless, while Golov covered his face with his hand and said weakly, “My God, are you an idiot?
I’ve told you, if you don’t want to die, don’t challenge him one-on-one.
That’s my advice.”
Harris looked at Golov, then sized up Li Jinfang once more, and finally shook his head, saying, “Come on, you know I love to fight, how could I possibly pass this up?”
Li Jinfang, wanting to reassure Golov who seemed worried for an old friend, patted Golov’s shoulder and whispered, “Don’t worry, for your sake, I promise I won’t kill him.”