King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer

Forty-year-old Fernando Lareno, is a retired lieutenant from Colombia's Special Forces 'BAFEIM'.

If boss Qiao's 'Cavalry Troopers' train and operate in a manner similar to America's Rangers, then Fernando's Special Forces are equivalent to SEAL Team Six.

Of course, there are still some gaps in equipment and training compared to SEAL Team Six.

But in terms of combat density and intensity, and the degree of risk they face, this special force is stronger than the SEALs.

Fernando has just retired recently and is in very good physical condition.

Upon hearing that P·B was recruiting again, he immediately bade farewell to his family in Bogotá and headed to Rio de Janeiro.

The earlier batch of Cavalry Troopers taken to Liberia by 'Bullhorn' set an example for all soldiers at home waiting for work.

Aside from joining P·B's Third Special Combat Squadron after passing the special combat assessment, the remaining Cavalry Troopers were having a very pleasant time in Liberia.

The work still carries risk but comes with dignity and a sense of honor, and the pay is considerable. Crucially, the company covers meals, accommodations, and equipment, so unless one has special hobbies, the annual salary is pure profit.

Starting at level 5 salary, a monthly salary of 2500, an annual salary of 30000, plus combat subsidies, a frugal person could remit home 40000 a year.

This is a huge amount in Colombia!

'Bullhorn's mom is quite a character as well. When her son earned enough money, she didn't persuade him to return home but instead brought 'Saint' and 'Harelip's families together.

The three families pooled together to buy an apartment in Bogotá, taking care of each other while continuously bringing in more family members of P·B Colombian employees.

They hung the P·B flag at the apartment entrance, eager for the whole world to know their family members work there.

Fernando found out about P·B through 'Bullhorn's mom and figured if 'Bullhorn', a dropout Jaguar, could make a name for himself at P·B, surely he, a soldier from Colombia's most elite Special Forces, could too.

However, when Fernando arrived in Rio de Janeiro, he realized he was a bit too optimistic.

On the plane from Bogotá to Rio de Janeiro, Fernando noticed over a dozen skilled individuals...

They were all blocked by Brazilian customs and sent to a waiting room...

Not until forty people were gathered would someone lead them onto a bus, then off to a giant abandoned factory on the outskirts of Rio's slums.

Fernando chatted with the people on the bus and realized among them were personnel from Colombia's Airborne Assault Commandos, Jaguars, and AFEAU Urban Anti-Terrorism Forces.

Later arrivals included not only local Brazilian soldiers but also Peruvians and Bolivians, all mostly retired from renowned units.

Brazil's Combat Frogmen Special Rescue group, Army Special Forces, Paratroopers, BOPE Police Special Squad.

Peruvian Army Special Forces, Paratroopers, Special Anti-Terror Intervention group.

Bolivian Special Forces and members of the DEA-supported anti-narcotics Jaguar unit.

This applicant group gathered in Rio de Janeiro started their 'interview' process in a way not completely novel, drawing a lot of attention.

Brazilian TV even specifically sent a journalist team to cover P·B's recruitment.

Among the many skilled personnel, Fernandez stood out; not only does he have an impressive resume, but his abilities are also outstanding.

In just three days, 'Kitten' sealed a level ten salary contract with Fernandez, making him a training assistant, helping manage the soldiers applying.

Along with Fernandez, other retired members from South America's T1 units also signed early after passing the fitness test.

Now Fernandez, as 'Bomberman's' assistant, carried nearly 50 kg of weight, leading 200 soldiers 'running laps' through the slums.

Seeing 'Bomberman' grinning maliciously at gang members leaning against street corners, Fernandez, feeling a bit uneasy, caught up and said, "sir, there's no need for meaningless provocation..."

'Bomberman', with his face full of tattoos and half of it disfigured, glanced sideways at Fernandez, grinning as he said, "Making these bastards unhappy is the meaning of our job!

Did you join the army to make people happy?

If you're polite to the gangsters, would your mother feel proud of you?"

Fernandez was taken aback, shaken his head, saying, "Soldiers are weapons; we obey orders!"

'Bomberman' looked at his new colleague, grinning as he said, "That's you; you've been a weapon your whole life, changed nothing, and only got enough money not even to buy a car, going home to tell your wife 'it's all over'.

We're different, P·B soldiers are protectors of kindness and goodness!

That's what our boss said himself!"

E Squad's crazy antics generally confound ordinary people. Fernandez hadn't seen how deliberately provoking gangsters positively contributes to protecting others.

However, 'Bomberman' is the leader now, so Fernandez could only choose to change the subject, saying, "sir, how long does our training continue?"

'Bomberman' casually replied, "It continues until we recruit 5,000 people."