Chapter 507

Chapter 507: Power Comes from the Barrel of a Gun

The conspiracy was clearly revealed. The enemy had set a grand chessboard, capable of influencing Kabul Airport and preventing Sally and her team from returning to Gem Valley in time.

The enemy wanted to take advantage of the headless dragons of the Dragoon consortium to gather a large force and capture their stronghold in one fell swoop.

“Notify Gem Valley to begin war mobilization and gather military supplies. We need at least seven thousand armed personnel to fend off the enemy’s attack. At the same time, inform the Dragoon base to coordinate with our command center and devise a counterattack plan. It would be best if they could assist us with their unmanned reconnaissance drones. Additionally, distribute all the mortars we have procured…”

Sally remained calm and composed, issuing commands in an orderly manner.

“Understood!”

Abik responded, picking up his phone to make a call. He held the phone to his ear for a few seconds before yelling in anger, “Damn it! My phone is out of credit. How is that possible? I just charged it with fifty thousand new Afghanis! What the hell! Who can lend me their phone?”

A bodyguard hurriedly pulled out his phone and handed it over.

“Uh, how is your phone also out of credit? You bastard, didn’t you receive your salary? You can’t even top up your phone!” Abik switched phones and was shocked to discover it was also out of service.

“I’m out too! Why is that? I have dual SIMs; both are out!”

One bodyguard tried dialing a number on his phone, only to find it was also disconnected due to insufficient balance.

This seemed too coincidental.

The bodyguards exchanged worried glances, finding the situation strange and foreboding.

“Go recharge it, immediately!”

Abik urged, panic rising. Every second of delay reduced the chances of the Dragoon consortium in Gem Valley against the incoming enemy troops.

Several bodyguards quickly pulled out cash and rushed to the mobile phone store in the airport waiting area, but not long after, they returned with furious expressions, delivering terrible news.

Sally’s bodyguards and staff found their phones all out of credit and even suspended. The two mobile network companies in Afghanistan had stopped the service for purchasing new SIM cards.

All mobile base stations leading to the four northern provinces had ceased operation. Even if they borrowed someone else’s phone or used a landline, they could not contact the headquarters in Gem Valley.

No matter what, they could not reach the Dragoon consortium controlled northern provinces.

This was obviously a deliberate information war targeting the Dragoon consortium.

The enemy clearly came from inside the government; otherwise, it would be impossible to force the two mobile companies in Afghanistan to comply so easily.

Moreover, the airport had detained the bodyguards’ sidearms on the pretext of safety, even though they had legitimate gun licenses.

Sally returned to the country, only to find the situation had turned dire. If not for the need to avoid direct confrontation at Kabul Airport, the enemy might have already launched an attack there.

“What should we do? Sally, I’ll go retrieve our weapons.”

Abik started to consider forcefully reclaiming their handguns and compelling the airport to release their transport plane, believing only this would allow them to return to the headquarters swiftly.

“Don’t act impulsively. Perhaps the enemies within the government are waiting for us to break the rules so they can label us as anti-government armed groups and a political party. This is a trap. If we fall for their plot, the government troops, while not formidable, will have international forces as an excuse to suppress us openly. Our efforts will be in vain. Find satellite phones; I refuse to believe they can block signals from satellites.”

Sally hesitated briefly but quickly recognized the communication blockade as a conspiracy, saying, “Notify our people stationed in Kabul and those from the Dragon Party. I don’t believe the two telecom companies can block all our secret communications in Kabul. Have them send armed personnel to escort us to the suburban estate; there are two helicopters there, and we can fly back to Gem Valley.”

The bodyguards and accompanying staff, under Abik’s coordination, swiftly assigned tasks and began to act independently.

Without firearms, Sally’s bodyguards engaged in discussions with the airport while obtaining knives from local specialty shops and restaurants in the airport. They secured a strategically favorable area in the waiting hall, establishing a safe zone.

Once Abik had assigned all the tasks and returned to stay vigilant next to Sally, her face darkened as she said, “There’s a traitor!”

The ends of her hair trembled slightly, unable to hide her anger.

The Dragoon consortium has established an excellent example in Afghanistan, having gained actual control over four provinces in the northern mountainous region: Badakhshan, Takhar, Panjshir, and Nuristan. Through significant investment and development, they have rebuilt the economic system and received support from China and Pakistan.

The local warlords, remnants of the Taliban, and drug traffickers in these provinces have been swept away by the Dragoon consortium’s iron-fisted methods. In addition to developing improved agriculture and animal husbandry, light and heavy industries have also commenced operation. Under Sally’s careful management, the controlled areas have regained a thriving and prosperous scene.

The efforts of the Dragoon consortium have yielded tremendous returns. Sally has gained complete authority and support, creating a fortified stronghold in the four northern provinces that serves as the consortium’s most solid foundation.

However, now, those ambitious people do not want the citizens of the four provinces to live well. They employ vicious schemes to drive them back into the depths of disaster.

Everyone’s phones have been blocked from communication, and the only explanation is that someone has sold their phone numbers. Only a traitor could accomplish such a betrayal.

Sally’s heart was filled with anger.

“What?” Abik exclaimed, turning to look at Sally. The Islamic brothers have always honored their promises, and a traitor is one of the most hated existences.

The only term permitted for use in war by Islamic law is "jihad," which targets traitors.

“Damn, damn traitors! Those who have forsaken Allah!” Abik clenched his teeth, realizing that the current situation was unsafe in Kabul. It seemed as if the entire city was filled with enemies. If Sally, as the leader, were to meet with any misfortune, the Dragoon consortium would face a risk of collapse. All their efforts and sacrifices would turn to nothing.

“Sally!” Abik, the head of the Gem Valley defense team, exuded an aura of fury as he scanned the surroundings. “We should contact the Dragon Party and the Gem Valley defense team right now. Before the enemy launches an attack, we should strike Kabul and directly eliminate the current government. Once we control Kabul, we can dominate half of Afghanistan, and then we can take over the government troops and gradually deal with those guys in the south.”

Another reason people envy the Dragoon consortium is their proximity to the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul, as they control the four northern provinces near the Hindu Kush Mountains. mechanized units can reach Kabul in just a week, and Kabul lacks any proper defenses.

If they are ruthless and disregard casualties and war costs, three days is enough time for the well-equipped Gem Valley defense team to capture Kabul.

But that would be reckless and lead to a mutually destructive outcome. The Dragoon consortium has earned every bit of its military strength and resources with great effort. They are not waging a war to sustain a war; neither they nor Afghanistan can withstand the exhaustion of continuous battles.

Moreover, with the warlords in the southern provinces, trying to unify all of Afghanistan would become significantly more difficult for the Dragoon consortium.

“Abik! Calm down! We haven’t reached the point of no return yet. We have people within the government. What we need to do now is contact Gem Valley immediately, prepare ourselves. As for those who are trying to trip us up, we won’t let them go. In the future, we will establish our own communication company, no longer dependent on others.”

Sally’s words were either a comfort to Abik or encouragement for herself. As the CEO of the Dragoon consortium, the one managing everything in Afghanistan, she could not disappoint everyone and must not lose her composure first.

Gem Valley had satellite phones, and during their migration, the residents realized how essential satellite communication was. Quickly obtaining satellite phones, Sally contacted the Dragoon consortium headquarters in Gem Valley immediately, and a series of arrangements were quickly set in motion.

As for those who used underhanded methods to create trouble for them, they would eventually be unearthed one by one and become powerful weapons for the Dragoon consortium against its opponents.

Fifteen armed SUVs filled with armed personnel stormed into Kabul Airport, using machine guns with long belts to clear the way, heading straight for the waiting hall.

Sally and Abik did not feel overly tense; these were their people, reinforcements that drastically improved their defensive capabilities.

In the perilous surroundings of Kabul, both the Dragoon consortium and the Dragon Party had their own armed forces. This served to protect themselves and avoid unnecessary disturbances.

If one naively believes in the law and government, they would be no different from lambs waiting for slaughter, foolishly placing their heads under someone else’s butcher knife.

"Power comes from the barrel of a gun" is the undeniable revolutionary theory.

In the chaotic times of Afghanistan, Sally and her companions are very familiar with various forms of attacks, including terrorist attacks. Especially notable are certain personnel previously recruited by the Dragoon consortium, who are professionals in this "business" and know exactly how to respond.

Only the thieves can guard against thieves.

None of the roadside bombs, suicide bombs, or sniper assassinations could stop Sally and her team from arriving at a spacious estate owned by the Dragoon consortium on the outskirts of Kabul.

Two helicopters, fully fueled and armed, awaited their departure.