novelraw Chapter 134: Faction Warfare, Various Reactions
Chapter 134: Faction Warfare, Various Reactions
"Commander Loris, we've detected large numbers of Thug Prison raiders and combat vehicles heading toward District 10..."
Loris frowned upon receiving the enforcer's intelligence.
"Why would they go to District 10?"
As he pondered this, his walkie-talkie crackled with static, transmitting a detached voice.
"Loris, intelligence received. Thug Prison is preparing to enter District 11 from District 10. Intercept them immediately at all costs. Do not allow them to set foot in District 11."
Hearing Police Chief Hogg's voice from the walkie-talkie, Loris immediately understood something.
"Their target is actually the Aurora Animal Assistance Association..."
Loris snorted lightly.
"Interesting!"
He then looked at his adjutant."Notify everyone to advance at full speed toward District 10. This time we must thoroughly defeat those Thug Prison bastards!"
As the command was issued, long-sealed garage shutters slowly rose. One by one, armed armored vehicles, like steel behemoths just awakening, emerged from the Black Shield Police Department with heavy rumbling sounds.
These armored vehicles hadn't undergone any modifications, still maintaining their pre-wasteland appearance.
Ten wheeled armored vehicles took the lead at the front.
12.5mm high-hardness bulletproof steel plates, combined with modular ceramic composite armor, maximized protective capabilities.
The weapon system featuring 12.7mm heavy machine guns paired with 40mm grenade launchers provided sufficient deterrent power.
Following behind were police armored riot vehicles. The wasteland combat vehicles, accompanied by black smoke spewing from exhaust pipes, advanced majestically toward District 10.
On the Black Shield Police Department building, Police Chief Hogg quietly watched Loris's departing convoy before speaking calmly: "Let him go! I don't want Loris to return alive. If he can't accomplish this, then he has no value for protection!"
Commander Lao Ke, hearing this, stood at attention and saluted.
"Yes!"
Subsequently, Lao Ke went to a room downstairs where Carmen was already fully armed and waiting.
Beside him was another person—precisely that thug called Er Xiao.
When they saw Commander Lao Ke enter, they immediately rose respectfully and saluted.
"Commander Lao Ke!"
"Hmm!"
Lao Ke's gaze fell upon Carmen.
"Remember, you only have one chance. If you fail, you should know what happens to people without value."
Hearing this, Carmen showed no surprise. His expression when looking at Commander Lao Ke was unprecedentedly firm and resolute.
"I understand!"
Behind him, Er Xiao, who had originally appeared somewhat confused, subtly straightened his posture upon hearing Carmen's words, silently declaring his stance.
Observing the two, Lao Ke's lips curved slightly as he leaned forward, whispering into Carmen's ear:
"Of course, this is also an opportunity. If Loris dies, a commander position will become vacant..."
He patted Carmen's shoulder and turned to leave.
Only after Commander Lao Ke's figure disappeared did Er Xiao look at Carmen with pleasant surprise.
"Boss!"
Carmen used his eyes to stop Er Xiao from continuing, shaking his head slightly.
"Don't say anymore. Grab the gear, we're... leaving!"
"Alright!"
Beep beep...
A soft sound echoed in the moving armored vehicle. Alpha looked down to see an internal message from Loris.
[Do not participate in combat. Maintain position within 50 meters of me. If I encounter danger or come under attack, wait until the attack ends, then find me and bring me to a safe location!]
Reading the message content, Alpha, Fang, and Veteran exchanged glances and nodded slightly.
[Understood! Employer, but if you are attacked, what about our payment?]
Loris seemed to have anticipated this question, as a message quickly arrived.
[No need to worry. Bring me to safety, and I'll naturally inform you.]
As the conversation ended, Fang's voice sounded in the vehicle.
"Alpha, what does this mean? If the armored vehicle he's riding in gets attacked, could he possibly survive?"
"Fang!" Alpha's reprimanding voice rang out.
"We don't need to know about the employer's situation. We only need to complete the employer's commands and receive our payment. Anything else is not our concern!"
His words carried weight, causing Fang to quickly respond somewhat aggrievedly: "Yes! I understand!"
Not far away, in a command vehicle modified from an armored vehicle.
Loris listened to the sound of Alpha reprimanding Fang through his earpiece, a slight curve forming at the corner of his mouth.
"At least they know their place!"
His wariness toward the Jackal team slightly diminished.
Mercenaries with principles were ultimately more reassuring—at least until they received their payment!
"Their combat skills are good. Unfortunately, everyone who learns my secret must die!"
Thinking this, the command vehicle already echoed with the reconnaissance team's voice.
"Attention... Thug Prison has entered..."
Loris immediately began issuing commands.
Little did he know that in the armored vehicle where the Jackal team was located, a silent exchange was rapidly underway.
[It's exactly as 'King' predicted. Loris's purpose is indeed to have us protect his escape!]
Fang quickly gestured in sign language!
[In that case, we'll proceed according to 'King's plan from last night. We'll stay away from the main combat area. After Loris is attacked, find a way to extract his body from the battlefield and rendezvous with 'King' in District 11!]
Alpha also used sign language to confirm the final action plan.
Simultaneously, he looked at the others...
[Put on internal communication earpieces. Confirm again, communication channel—7748]
The other Jackal team members immediately began putting them on and responded in sign language.
[Received!]
.......
District 10.
Thug Prison convoy.
Commanding this operation was Raider Commander Clown.
As the third-ranking figure in Thug Prison, he normally oversaw all raider operational command work.
Baku's voice came through the walkie-talkie.
"Clown, Burning Fortress reports that Black Shield Police Department's armed forces are rapidly approaching District 10. Prepare for combat!"
Hearing this, Clown immediately tensed up.
"Understood, Deputy Warden!"
"Remember this: when combat begins, immediately confirm the enemy commander's position and execute targeted elimination. Burning Fortress's scout eagles will assist us."
"Yes..."
"Everyone, prepare to engage..." Clown's voice immediately transmitted to various raider squads.
Meanwhile, at 100-200 meters above the convoy, several scout eagles circled. Guided by Burning Fortress's whistles only they could hear, they monitored enemy movements.
Unbeknownst to them, at 3000 meters altitude above them, a white-tailed kite with an 8-meter wingspan hid within the cloud layers, flying silently.
Its red pupils emitted cold gazes, fixed on the prey below...