Mercenary's War-Chapter 2122 - 2099: Mobile Ammunition Depot

Gao Yang spoke out what many were thinking.

Really, Yuri didn’t look like an engineer at all. Not in any way, no matter how you looked at it. It wasn’t just Gao Yang who couldn’t tell, even those who had been around Yuri for a long time couldn’t tell.

Vorvitsky pointed at Yuri, with a face of despair, and loudly said, "Look at him, just look at him. Does he look like an engineer to you? Have you ever seen an engineer who eats like five people? Have you ever seen an engineer who can’t get a meal? Who would guess it unless he said so himself?"

Now people were looking at Yuri as if he were a freak, and someone exclaimed in surprise, "I asked him where he worked, he said at a construction company. Well, I truly thought he was a construction worker, but it never occurred to me that he was an engineer. Who would’ve thought?"

Historically, when the Cossacks first formed, they weren’t an ethnic group, just a nomadic collective. Later, the Cossacks were seen as an ethnic group because everyone treated them as a people. In the eighteenth century during Tsarist Russia, the Cossacks became Russia’s sharpest blade, contributing significantly to Tsarist expansion, like a whole ethnic group of mercenaries.

Cossack cavalry was Russia’s most formidable force. In modern times, the role of Cossack cavalry has waned, but during World War II, Cossack cavalry still participated and fought bravely. Today, the Cossacks have become active again in the Ukrainian civil war.

Overall, although they’ve lost their past glory and habits, the tough impression Cossacks leave hasn’t changed.

Gao Yang said to Yuri, "You really don’t look like a Cossack."

Everyone nodded collectively, but Yuri laughed and said, "My father says the same thing."

Gao Yang looked around and said quietly to Vorvitsky, "Let everyone disperse. I have something I want to say to Yuri alone."

Wizard looked puzzled, gesturing to Gao Yang, "Come over here."

Gao Yang followed Wizard a few steps away from the crowd.

Wizard asked with a bewildered expression, "What’s going on, what do you want to do?"

Gao Yang laughed, "You’re not trying to compete with me again, are you, buddy? That’s not how it’s done."

Wizard immediately raised his hand, "Don’t misunderstand, just a construction engineer. If it weren’t for his size and looks, what’s special about him? Do we need an engineer? Of course not, there are too many engineers. I’m just asking what you want with him?"

Gao Yang scratched his head, "Well, you guessed it, I want him."

Wizard said helplessly, "Are you crazy? What do you want with a guy like that? He can’t fight. Look at him—is he cut out to be a mercenary? What reason do you have for wanting him?"

Gao Yang thought for a moment and said, "No particular reason, I just kind of like him. Don’t misunderstand, not that kind of like. I just think this guy suits Satan."

Wizard shook his hand, "Forget about it, buddy. Drop that idea. Think about it, he’d be useless in Satan, and his size and look would make him a distinctive figure in a mercenary group. If you let him join Satan and go anywhere, he’d be recognized immediately. Does that make sense?"

Gao Yang scratched his head and said, "That is a problem, but I really do want him."

Wizard shrugged, "I’m not trying to compete with you, understand that. I just think you should be more cautious in your selection."

Gao Yang glanced back, then said quietly, "Buddy, look at this guy. How strong do you think he is?"

"What’s the use of being strong? Modern warfare—does strength matter at all?"

Gao Yang clapped his hands, "It does! Think about it. What limits our sustained firepower? Ammunition! We only have so many people; everyone has their own tasks. Everyone carries their essential gear. So, when we leave the vehicles or logistics for a fight, Tommy’s cannon god can only shoot six shells because he can only carry six. Big Dog, dropping everything else, can only carry two thousand rounds; we just can’t carry more. Others helping Big Dog carry are very limited too."

After speaking, Gao Yang looked back at Yuri with enthusiasm, "Even if he can’t do anything else, he’s like a walking ammo depot. How many mortar shells do you think he could carry? Certainly, ten would be no problem, right?"

Wizard raised an eyebrow, "Looking at it from that angle, he is pretty useful, but is that all?"

Gao Yang laughed, "We can train him, can’t you see how smart he is? He’s an engineer after all, he must have the ability to learn. The most important thing is that I just like his character, I find this guy quite reliable."

Wizard waved his hand, "Just reminding you. If you have thoughts, then whatever."

Gao Yang, embarrassed, said, "Thought you’d compete with me for him; didn’t expect you were being kind. I apologize and thank you for your reminder." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Wizard waved his hand, "He’s still in that platoon, and besides, he hasn’t agreed to be a mercenary with you. Don’t forget, that big guy is an engineer. He might not want to be a mercenary."

"Just ask, you’ll find out."

Gao Yang strode over to Yuri, stood in front of him, and directly said, "Hi Yuri, let me ask you a question. Are you willing to earn a lot of money through war? It’s dangerous, but you really can make a lot of money. To be blunt, I’m a mercenary, and I want to invite you to join my mercenary group."

Yuri frowned slightly, "Mercenary? How much money can you make?"

Gao Yang laughed, "How much do you want?"

"The more, the better. I don’t know how much I can earn, so I don’t have expectations."

Gao Yang thought for a moment, nodded, "How about a salary of fifteen thousand US dollars a month, regardless of whether you fight or not. But if you do participate in combat, you’ll definitely get extra. I can only say combat pay will be much higher than your salary, way higher. I can’t give exact numbers now; it depends on your performance. Oh, and one more condition, I’ll give you one hundred thousand US dollars as a settling-in fee."

Yuri slowly said, "My father always said, if you encounter an opportunity, grab it. It’s settled then."

Gao Yang said seriously, "But let me make it clear. Once you’re with me, you must follow orders completely. If you act like today again, I’ll shoot you. No joke."

Yuri extended his large hand and nodded, "It’s a deal. Actually, I’m not usually impulsive, sir. May I ask where we’re going?"

"All over the world. Right now, it’s to Somalia."

Yuri smiled, shaking Gao Yang’s hand, "Except for being a bit hot, no other issues."