When we returned to Pablo's estate, Pablo stood at the gate with a smile on his face and waited for us. When we got out of the car, one by one hugged us. Especially for Carl, like an old friend who has been reunited for a long time.

Naturally, a big meal could not be run away, and there were several leaders of other self-defense forces here. But what I find interesting is that the person in charge of arranging and organizing, which was originally done by the old butler, is now being done by Quinn. It seems that this is Pablo's reward for his service to the family.

When everyone has eaten about the same and starts chatting. I found Quinn, who was still busy, and said, "Be a housekeeper?" ”

Quinn bent over me as if to salute, "Yes." Mr. Balcas asked me to take the place of the old butler. Thanks to you, sir. If you hadn't taken me with me, I guess the night would have been over. ”

"That's nothing. I just admire your father. How does it feel to be a housekeeper? I asked.

Quinn seemed satisfied with the position of the butler and said with a smile, "It feels very strange." And it's also strange to be called sir. ”

"You'll get used to it. Keep busy. "I was trying to persuade him to get out of here and ask Pablo for money to live in another country. But seeing that he was very satisfied, he did not speak. As Pinto had said, it was an honour to serve the Balcas family. Not to mention him as a housekeeper.

The following week, those of us went on holiday again. Except for Karl, who still seems to be busy, because the SDF has been clashing with the guerrillas during this time, although the scale is not large, but both sides seem to be accumulating energy for a large-scale confrontation. I don't know how the guerrillas are preparing there, but Pablo has already begun to change clothes on a large scale, and a large number of weapons and equipment have been shipped, and all the people who had trained here have now completed their redressing. From time to time, Pablo contacted other SDF leaders, who sent a number of men, supposedly hand-picked to train and receive equipment. Looking at Pablo's happy appearance all day long, it is estimated that these people will be directly under Pablo's command.

Códoba was sent back after his injury stabilized, nothing serious. However, in a month or two it will not be able to continue fighting. Pablo often went to see him, judging by the performance of the two of them. Códobá's inability to fight hit himself harder, and he always looked frustrated.

Half a month later, Carl, who had been busy, suddenly became idle. Just as Walker and I were chatting again, Carl walked over to the two of us while nibbling on a sugar cane and said, "The SDF will soon begin a massive counterattack. ”

This is something that everyone can see without attracting much attention from us, Walker glanced at Karl and said, "What about the guerrillas?" What's going on over there? Didn't the wizard prepare any revenge? ”

Carl patted his head and said a little ashamedly, "I've been too busy to tell you." That time we went to Cali. It was indeed the wizard who was wounded. The wizard's injuries were not light, and he almost lost his life. While he was recuperating from his wounds, we carried out the last raid. The wizard had been injured lately and had no time to plan revenge, and soon he would be busy defending against Pablo's attack. ”

"That operation. Is the Self-Defense Forces grasping big? What are their goals? I asked.

Karl shook his head and said, "At most, it's just to snatch some territory from the guerrillas." No matter how meaningful it is, it is unlikely to be. It is impossible to eat the guerrillas or to completely eliminate them. After all, the guerrillas are armed with nearly 10,000 men, and the most important thing is that it is not in the interests of the self-defense forces to eliminate the guerrillas. ”

"You mean if the guerrillas are finished one day. So the government's next target is the Self-Defense Army? I asked.

"Do you need to ask? No government will tolerate the existence of an armed force that is not under its control. By that time, the self-defense forces became guerrillas. Karl said and smiled and continued, "What's more interesting is Thordo. Would you like to hear about the latest situation in Childcare? ”

"Of course. Actually, I've been waiting for you to tell us about Toldo, and not about the partisans. Say it. Walker replied anxiously.

Karl smiled and said, "He's in a tough situation right now. Oh yes. After I sent him that letter, he quickly brought me the news. He said, huh. He made a stupid mistake. Please forgive him, for which he wants to compensate us with money. ”

"Haha. How much is he willing to give? Walker asked.

Karl held out a hand and said, "Five million dollars." ”

"Five million? Sounds like a lot, but there are so many of us, how much is it for one person? Walker said nonchalantly.

I looked at Carl and said, "How did you reply to him?" ”

Karl smiled and said, "The excitement is here. I promised him and asked him to pay quickly. Still, huh. I'll do what needs to be done. That is, I want money, but Toldo must also be unlucky. ”

Walker and I were stunned for a moment, and then burst out laughing. Walker smiled and stood up and patted Carl on the shoulder vigorously, "Old Carl, no wonder John said he wanted to listen to you more." You're insidious. ”

I smiled and said, "So how is he being calculated now?" ”

"It's okay so far. Not only have many of Child's strongholds in North America been swept by the police, but his people are still being hunted down and killed underground. Although I have no evidence of his betrayal of the Order, I have revealed this and some details of the time, and when one doubts are skeptical, one can have an infinite imagination, and now these imaginations have directed several versions of the story of Toldo's treacherous madness. And one by one, it is the same as the real thing. Now Toldo is not only facing the blow of opposing factions, but also facing the situation of general rebellion. They had had had a very large fire, but some of the men who had remained neutral suddenly sided with Tordo's enemies, and Tordo's hired gunners to deal with us were completely defeated in that fire, and Toldo had to hide. I have arranged for someone to be looking for his whereabouts, and as soon as I get his whereabouts, I will quietly reveal them to those who want to kill him. Let them play slowly. ”

"Awesome! Cal. If it goes on like this, it is estimated that he will not live long. I said.

Carl smiled, "That's better. Once the childcare is over, it will be more difficult for them to achieve unity within the organization in a short period of time. Now they are dealing with Toldo together, and there is a reason why Toldo's power is too strong. When Toldo is really finished, maybe the neutral people will no longer remain neutral, and that's when the real melee will begin. After saying that, he suddenly said, "I have already got the money." Then you will see how it is divided. ”

"Let's start with Pablo's operation. Do we need to be involved this time? I asked.

Carl nodded, "Of course." Now you have a higher place in Pablo's heart than the wizards. He won't let you be idle. This was a large-scale operation, and it was the initiative of the Self-Defense Forces. The guerrillas have already placed a lot of men at the junction of the two forces, and it is said that the wizards will also be there. ”

"Have you decided on a battle plan?" Walker asked.

"You mean the entire plan of the SDF?" Carl asked rhetorically, and when Walker nodded, he continued, "The plan is simple. Pablo would advance with the main force, and before that would be preceded by a massive feint by other SDF. After the change in their defenses, Pablo only had to do one thing, and that was to surprise him. I'll tell you the details before we go. These days will be the last few days of the holiday, so enjoy them. ”