164 The Wall (2/2)

”Admiral, I am going to release you and your army.”

”What are the conditions?”

”There's no condition Admiral, you all are free”

”...”

”Tomorrow you and all 4,000 of your soldiers will be released, your weapons will be returned as well. Of course, we will take some of them because of our bet.”

”I-I cannot return empty-handed.”

”Regarding that… Kenny, you received this mission directly from the President, right?”

”Yes, that's correct.”

”Admiral, I'm sure the President doesn't need me personally. What you need is the information I have.”

Kenny thought for a moment. Although he wasn't sure what President McCord needed from Alex, Kenny could say that Alex's assumption seemed to be correct.

”I can't follow you to America, but I can give you the next best thing.”

Alex glanced at James and James Randall nodded back.

”You all know each other, this is James Randall, one of the richest people in Indonesia and my best friend. He will be accompanying you people to America.”

James had talked to Alex about this before. At first, Alex had planned to entrust the Bali headquarters to James, but James's answer easily countered Alex's argument by saying, ”Your wife is talented at managing people, you don't need me here. I have many connections in America, I can help you from there.”

One of the reasons for James's decisions was to establish a healthy relationship with one of the strongest nations of humankind, another reason was that James planned to find a solution for his laser cannon technology. Since America was one of the countries with the best technological facilities, James placed his hopes in finding a solution for his laser cannon weapons, if he can't the solution in this country, then he has to give up developing these weapons.

James intended to bring all of his bodyguards, Winter included, which would be quite a burden for Alex. But Alex could not prevent it. James's personal bodyguards were of course also concerned about the condition of their country and their relatives.

”Relax, Admiral. James has all the information you need. With him, you will not be returning home empty-handed.”

Alex had planned to leave Bali to James for one year once Alex left for Australia. And because of that, for the past three months, Alex had been providing detailed information to James. Locations where the Doomsday Pillar will descend, as well as other locations and how to get the most out of them.

Admiral Gerard thought this would be acceptable. It should be enough to complete their mission. Alex also provided Admiral Gerard additional information on how to use the potential of aircraft carriers during these end times, but the Admiral seemed to find it incomprehensible.

”Follow my instructions, Admiral. In time, you will understand.”

Lastly, Alex returned the artifact ax to Nathanael and gave some tips on how to use it to its full potential.

”If you need food or anything else before you leave for America, please don't hesitate to ask.”

After their conversation, the Admiral saluted to Alex and Alex responded with the same military salute. The Admiral would be leaving within the next day or two.