Chapter 78 - An unexpected job (2/2)
”I hoped you would come a bit later,” said Winston looking at Balthazar as he shook his head. ”Well, I don't have much issues. Talk it out with him. I can't decide this on my own,” he continued looking at Evelyn and the disguised man.
”This is Evelyn Price,” said Winston introducing her. ”She is the younger sister of the prime directer, Harvey. She used to be a commander of clandestine operations unit and worked alongside Walter. She now works as a political advisor for Harvey Price.”
”Nice to meet you Madam Price,” said Balthazar shaking her hand.
”Nice to meet you Balthazar. I have worked with Walter and was also acquainted with your father. Still can't believe that your uncle was responsible for these deaths,” replied Evelyn. ”You have my condolences.”
”The big guy to my left is Lieutenant General Xander Drake. He is your superior officer at the alliance military,” she continued pointing at the person who pulled him into the room.
”We were told that you were responsible in finding out Max's involvement with knights of the old republic and the Nirbaadh Pirates. You somehow managed to get information about them, when most of us failed,” added Xander Drake as he pulled of his hood, shades and scarf.
He had white eyebrows and white hair in a crew cut and red eyes. He was clearly an albino. That was truly a rare breed in this century. He had a few scars on his face that gave him a look that would frighten most people.
”The Nirbaadh pirates have shown themselves in the open and we are concerned about a potential crisis. So, we need a response team,” said Evelyn showing him the doc.u.ments in her hand.
They were new posting orders for him directly under Evelyn. It had suggested him being employed in a clandestine operations group under her direct command. It looked like they wanted him to investigate the knights of the old republic and any affiliates of them that would probably cause any more troubles to the social structure of the alliance or any way they might collaborate with the apes.
”Is this for real?” asked Balthazar as he went through the doc.u.ments that Evelyn provided. He couldn't believe that he was being asked to spy. He only managed to get escape the blast and managed to get Max caught because he knew the future and a lot of luck. Now, he is being considered someone adept at such work and being offer this position.
Though he had worked as an assassin for two years and had done a lot of spy work as a part of finding out about his targets, he didn't have any specific training for it nor did he know the protocols to be followed for such outfits. He definitely needed to be trained for something like this, but the doc.u.ments suggested he start the work as soon as possible.
”Well, I don't want to force you for this. Moreover, you have been through some severe trauma. Winston did suggest something. Though you have the teams technical support, how about you work for the duration of three months which is your leave on your own or with your family,” suggested Evelyn looking at Winston.
”I don't really want you to go do something without proper preparation. Though you managed to get information about them, you almost died the last time. You best get some proper training and get vetted from Walter,” said Winston.
”Yes, there were a few things you could have done better. We might have ended up saving quite a few lives or gotten hold of more information if you had been a bit more prepared,” agreed Evelyn. ”I would be the one usually training new recruits but seeing that you already have some practical experience and you are a member of this family. I am fine if Walter is confident.”
”Yes, that is a good thing,” added Winston. ”Walter had the most experience in dealing with these folks. He is also currently pursuing them. You could follow him, and he already has experience in teaching these things.”
”Yes, actually I don't care as long as you follow a few guidelines which would ensure your safety and also make sure we don't lose any valuable information or cause a delay of information transfer,” said Evelyn. ”I will just mail you these details so that you keep track of them. In fact, I don't care if you do nothing for these three months of your leave. I can train you afterwards.”
”I am sold,” said Balthazar holding out a hand to stop both of them. ”Send me the guidelines. I will look into them. I already had a few plans in following up after these guys. Just hope you can provide me some technical support. Mainly I will need a few duplicate identities, I could use.”
”That is a capital offence unless approved,” said Elaine looking at him in surprise. She couldn't believe that Balthazar asked him for something like that as if it was peanuts.
”I like the kid,” said Xander Drake laughing. He was always aggressive and tended to like people who took initiative. ”Though you are just to be my subordinate as a part of your cover. Feel free to ask me if you need anything.”
”YOU ARE ALREADY WORKING ON IT!!!?” shouted Winston. He was extremely angry. He had already felt that his grandson going to help Robert for the position of elder was dangerous. Now, he came to know that Balthazar was already planning something dangerous and he still didn't plan to explain everything.
”Well, I have a few contacts and I know that the best way to get to information is to infiltrate or at the very least get into their circles. I already know who might be in contact with the Nirbaadh pirates or at least end up contacting them. I think I can move in their circles with a bit of help,” said Balthazar frankly without reacting to Winston or the other two.
”I can't directly help you with getting a duplicate identity without getting additional information about what you are planning,” said Evelyn seriously. ”It goes against protocol.”
”Actually, I don't need an identity from you. I am sure I can get one on my own. I just need you to back me up in case I ever get caught by authorities,” said Balthazar smiling. ”I will try to do a few things on my own in these three months. These are still my official leave. I will go where I want to. Once, I join your outfit, I will inform you of everything and follow your orders,” continued Balthazar as he put the doc.u.ments back in her hand.
Xander started laughing loudly after he heard this. It was clear that Balthazar was telling them that he would do it with or without their permission. He was just hoping that they would serve as his back up in the worst-case situation.
Evelyn was shocked that the young man was so frank with her without any ounce of fear. It was especially unexpected coming from a someone in the military. Both Drake and Evelyn had a lot of prestige among the armed forces. Even after she informed about her working alongside Walter, he was extremely bold in front of her.
D.i.c.k was the only one who held his calm. He already knew that Balthazar was targeted. He realized that Balthazar was being so bold was probably because he was already a target and defeating them and kill his opponents was the best way to escape this issue and live a normal life.
Before he setup a security group, he had led a life where he ran away from powerful people. He only managed to gain his fame after killing his enemies and then came to be known to Bruce. Thus, he understood Balthazar's intentions and need to go after the culprits who attempted to kill him.