King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer

Joe Ga had no idea the kind of impact his appearance was going to cause.

In the previous three days, it was all about the Monaco Royal Family and various world leaders speaking, but the media and the public simply didn't trust them anymore.

To tell the truth, since it didn't result in severe consequences, most of the media had a "watching the excitement" mentality as if they won't be satisfied until they've hounded Albert II into divorce.

Somehow, the entire tone of public opinion skewed towards issues between men and women.

Several of Albert II's very good friends—who are also the businessmen who abandoned their hostage wives and kids at the first opportunity to flee to France—had been hung out to dry by the media for three days now.

Those three guys almost simultaneously developed depression and hid in a sanatorium together, spending money to find someone for PR work.

If the public opinion doesn't improve after a while, the massive divorce lawsuit might just give them heart attacks.

Pre-nuptial agreements couldn't save them because they had children, and their good friend Albert II, eager to relieve his pressure, was pushed to the forefront.

Enduring the condemnation and scriptwriting of millions of women around the globe, and with the help of numerous volunteer lawyers, those guys who survive will surely be the chosen ones.

When Joe Ga showed up at the hospital's makeshift media center with Nis in his arms, he actually heard some booing and was surprised to discover that most of the reporters crammed at the front had disappointed expressions on their faces.

Joe Ga had no idea what had happened; he pulled Nis with him to the very front of the media center and after tapping the microphone, he cleared his throat and said, "Hello, everyone, I'm Hu Lang..."

The media present were considerate enough to applaud when Joe Ga spoke.

Joe Boss's hostage rescue operation that day was the stuff of legends, and the hostages had come up with dozens of versions of the whole process.

Due to different observing angles and mental states, though there were slight differences in the details, there wasn't much discrepancy overall.

In the eyes of the mothers who were involved in the parent-child activities and were kidnapped, Joe Boss was a man whose masculine hormones burst through the roof.

Women are always emotive, they naturally insert subjective colors into interviews, and under the guidance of media reporters, they naturally express their admiration for Joe Boss, as well as their respect and envy for Princess Charlene.

Completely unaware that such ambiguously amorous content would impact Charlene.

Europeans and Americans are actually quite tolerant of these matters; a commoner Princess trapped in marriage having an affair with a hero is considered a delightful story.

If it were only Joe Boss who came today, the applause would not have ceased from the moment he entered the media center.

Unfortunately, the presence of Nis rendered the calculations of most media folks ineffective!

Clearly, Joe Boss did not agree with the mainstream media's portrayal of his relationship with Princess Charlene; he brought Queen Tubrug with him, obviously intending to clarify the relationship.

However, this was just the effect Joe Boss wanted...

Even when Joe Boss was in Africa, the rumors of an affair between him, Princess Amina, and Princess Charlene never stopped.

In the past, Joe Boss didn't mind because those were just tabloid fabrications for boosting sales, and even the Monaco Royal Family didn't care, so why should he?

But now it's different; some things must be clarified.

Because if Charlene's rumors are substantiated, the nature of the hostage rescue operation will change.

A knight saving the princess is a scene everyone likes to see, but an adulterer rescuing a wanton woman is a different story.

Once the cornered Monaco Royal Family starts to counterattack, this voice will not only affect Charlene's reputation but will also traumatize her two children.

And this time period is exactly when P·B is at its height, and any negative public opinion will counteract part of the gains.

There was never such a problem between Joe Ga and Charlene, so of course, it's best to choose to clarify.

Watching the hundreds of reporters below gradually stop applauding, Joe Ga cleared his throat, put his arm around Nis's shoulder, and smilingly said into the microphone, "I think you can give another round, as many people think it was me who saved those hostages, but in fact, my main job was the trash talk part; it was Devil Bird who led the snipers to make the final hit.

Devil Bird is my lover, and she is also Charlene's good friend; she was the first to rush over when Charlene was in trouble.

I've noticed the reports over the past few days; I don't mind being Charlene's knight, because we truly are good friends, and she does deserve protection.

But I think you shouldn't leave out Devil Bird, Owl, Kitten, Water Snake, Poison Dart Baby...

They are the ones who made the final hit; they too are heroes!"

As Joe Ga gestured for the eager reporters to take it easy and smiled, he said, "Don't rush, let me finish...

Monaco has experienced a very thrilling terrorist attack; I really enjoy the glory that comes after success, and of course, a lot of adoration from online media...

The feeling is very exhilarating, but the truth is no one can achieve such great success alone.

Folks, don't forget about the men of the Foreign Legion...

They clearly knew what they were up against, but not a single one chose to flee.

I'm a military contracting firm's boss, and my personal definition of a hero is a bit different from most people's.

I believe in a sense of honor!

Whether it's out of professional ethics or inner morals, those who stand by their posts and duties knowing the huge risks and even knowing they might lose, they are all heroes!

Don't forget them; don't let them remain unsung heroes!"

Having spoken, Joe Ga looked at the reporters who had fallen into brief silence below the stage and said with a smile, "Buddies, clear some space on your pages, my relationship with Charlene really isn't worth your energy."

Right after Joe Ga finished speaking, a blonde female reporter with black-framed glasses raised her hand and said loudly, "Hu Lang, if you and Charlene are just friends, why would you be willing to take such a huge risk?

I interviewed several individuals who wished to remain anonymous, and they said that your actions were not authorized by anyone.

If you and Charlene are just friends, why take such a big risk?

We all know how serious the consequences could have been if you had failed."

Joe Ga waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "If you knew me and P·B, then you'd understand that this is how P·B treats friends!

Princess Charlene had provided a lot of help to us in Central Africa and Liberia, and even now, as she lies in the hospital bed, her charity is still operating, sending crucial supplies to Tubruq in Liberia.

We are very good friends, and Devil Bird and I couldn't just watch her get treated that way."

Joe Ga paused for a moment and said seriously, "I know what you want to ask, whether Charlene was a significant reason why I participated in the rescue.

I can tell you, she was!

About that so-called authorization you mentioned, I still want to explain...

I can tell you that P·B was invited by NATO Headquarters to help intercept two chemical bombs.

And this terrorist attack was planned by a female terrorist named Madeline Parker, who happened to be caught by me in Tubruq.

I am very clear that those terrorists had no intention to negotiate; they only wanted to create a world-shocking explosion.

The people of Monaco wanted to negotiate, but I knew that their idea was wrong. The longer they dragged it out, the worse the situation would get.

I had already completed a mission in Austria, so I had confidence to carry out the second one.

I didn't have time to explain my logic to those people from Monaco, and I also knew the consequences of failure.

But if among the hostages there were friends of mine, even if it weren't Charlene, I would still go through with it unquestioningly."

Joe Ga's words needed a bit of digesting, and soon many reporters at the scene were applauding again.

The habit in Europe and America is actually that the victor should not be blamed. The female reporter's question wasn't really meant to question the correctness of P·B's actions; she actually still wanted to make a story out of the affairs of men and women,

Joe Ga's statement on 'friendship' gave everyone present a bit of new understanding of P·B.

Who wouldn't hope for a friend who would risk their life to save them when they are in danger?

Joe Ga really did it!

The blonde reporter, not quite satisfied, raised her hand again and asked, "Sir, as her friend, can you comment on Charlene's situation?"

Joe Ga had to answer this question directly because it related to whether Charlene could gain sufficient rights and freedom in her struggle with the Monaco Royal Family.

The option of 'divorce' did not exist for Charlene, as it was not just about her personally but also concerned her two children, her parents, and even the entire Monaco.

To put it more realistically, the couple of the Royal Family could be widowed but never divorced, as the loss caused by divorce would be too great, and those stakeholders would absolutely not allow it.

Albert II's personal assets, to be honest, are not too outrageous, just over a billion.

But the assets of the Monaco Royal Family are outrageous, with casinos, banks, and equity investments adding up to a hugely unimaginable number.

Charlene, as the best spokesperson for Monaco, would cause the image of the entire Monaco Royal Family to plummet if she divorced the King.

Once the people turned against them, the Royal Family's control over Monaco would drop to a dangerously low level.

This female reporter was clearly on Charlene's side, and Joe Ga needed to provide her with enough 'ammunition' to create pressure on the Monaco Royal Family.

Joe Ga cleared his throat and said, "I am not in a position to comment on Charlene's private life, but as a friend, I am really distressed by her plight.

Charlene fulfilled her responsibilities, she stepped forward at the most dangerous moment, trying to replace those innocent hostages with herself.

She is a great mother and a great woman!

Where were those who should have taken responsibility at that time?

Charlene has been in the hospital for three days...

Where is her husband?

Where is the father of the children?"

After Joe Ga finished, a reporter hidden in the back weakly raised his hand and said, "Sir, to my knowledge the Royal Family sent the old butler two days ago, but he was stopped by P·B's people at the door, and there was even a physical altercation…"

Upon hearing this, Joe Ga was stunned for a moment, then looking at the reporter who was hiding in the crowd, he asked with a chuckle, "Buddy, if your wife and children experienced such trauma, you'd only arrange for a servant to visit them, right?

I said Charlene is my friend, and of course, I have no right to dictate her life, but I will provide her with protection when she is vulnerable.

'Running away' is actually not shameful, being afraid of death is human nature, but 'evading issues' is truly despicable."