Chapter 2192
The Colonel Was Arrested
In that strange land full of unknown dangers, the blazing sun shines down without any hindrance, making the air around filled with a hot breath. Long Zhan stood there, frowning, thinking secretly in his heart. His eyes slowly swept across the slightly desolate scene around him. Deep down, he didn't want to start a fierce battle with the enemy in this unfamiliar place. This is someone else's territory, everything is strange and dangerous, and the initiative of the battle is like a kite with a broken string, not in their hands at all. And accidents, like the wind and sand that may rise at any time on this land, are always following and unpredictable.
At this time, Stonebridge and Norman beside Long Zhan were discussing the next tactics with him in low voices. Their voices were very low, as if they were afraid of alerting the hidden dangers around them. However, fate did not seem to give them more time to think. Suddenly, a group of fully armed men appeared in their sight without any warning. These armed men appeared as if they had emerged from the ground, and their appearance was extremely sudden. What was worse was that they keenly discovered the presence of Long Zhan and his three men almost the moment they appeared.
The militants' eyes revealed a cruel and cold light. They did not hesitate at all to deal with Long Zhan and the other two unknown outsiders. In their minds, these intruders were enemies and must be eliminated. Almost at the same time, they drew their guns without hesitation and pointed the black muzzles at Long Zhan and the other two.
"Da da da da..." Then, the deafening sound of gunfire instantly broke the silence, and bullets poured down on Long Zhan and the other two like a rainstorm. The airflow brought by the dense bullets seemed to cut through the air. Long Zhan and the other two were caught off guard by this sudden attack, as if they were caught in a nightmare without any preparation. It was as if they had not checked the almanac before going out, and their luck was extremely bad.
At this critical moment, Long Zhan reacted quickly. His body was as agile as a cheetah, and he quickly rushed to several empty oil barrels beside him. These empty oil barrels became his only support at this moment. He hid behind the oil barrels as quickly as possible, using the oil barrels as cover and began to launch a fierce counterattack against the enemy. The gun in his hand kept spitting out tongues of fire, and every shot was with firm determination and precise aim.
Stonebridge was not to be outdone. He ran in another direction with rapid and powerful steps. Soon, he hid behind a car. Although the car looked shabby, it became a solid shelter for him at this time. He held the gun tightly, with fearless courage in his eyes, and attacked the enemy who suddenly appeared in the alley. Every bullet was shot at the enemy with his anger and fighting spirit.
Novin, on the other hand, was calmer. He did not fire for the time being. In this chaotic battlefield, he quickly turned his head, his eyes like a scanner, carefully checking every corner around him. He knew very well that in such a battle, finding the best tactical position could often turn the tide. His eyes quickly swept through the surrounding buildings and storage rooms, not missing any possible corners.
The gunfight between the two sides was extremely fierce, and the sound of bullets hitting metal was crackling, as if it was a symphony of metal and fire. The air was filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder and the breath of death. The scene became extremely dangerous, and every second was filled with the unknown and fear. Long Zhan shouted while shooting: "Change place, we need to change place!" His voice seemed a little hoarse in the hail of bullets, but it was full of anxiety and decisiveness. He was keenly aware that this place was not conducive to their fighting, and the existing bunkers were not strong enough to withstand the enemy's attack for a long time. Moreover, the enemies seemed to be endless, like a tide, and they could not be killed.
However, fate seemed to think that this battle was not cruel enough. Just as Long Zhan finished speaking, a more dangerous situation appeared. Seeing that they could not take the city after a long attack, and being fiercely counterattacked by Long Zhan and his three men, the enemy's anger was completely ignited. They were no longer satisfied with simple shooting, but decisively took out grenades. I saw an armed man throwing a grenade at Long Zhan and his men from a strange angle. The grenade drew an arc in the air, like a falling meteor, but it was deadly dangerous.
"Grenade, hide!" Stonebridge was the first to spot the flying grenade. His voice instantly rose eight octaves, and he warned everyone loudly. At the same time, he quickly ran to the side, his steps were hurried and hurried, and every step seemed to be a race against death. After receiving the warning, Long Zhan and Norman did not dare to hesitate at all, and they immediately rushed to the side.
"Boom~" With a loud bang, the grenade exploded. The powerful impact created a wave of air, and the surrounding dust and debris were rolled up high, forming a huge cloud of smoke. Fortunately, the three of them reacted quickly and dodged in time, avoiding the power range of the grenade explosion. Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous. However, although the explosion did not cause casualties, it had extremely serious consequences. The impact of the explosion directly destroyed their original bunker, forcing Long Zhan and the other two to leave the bunker and lose their best defensive position.
In desperation, Long Zhan and his two companions could only fight and run. Their figures looked a little embarrassed in the hail of bullets, but they were full of tenacity. The militants would not let them go easily. Seeing Long Zhan and his two companions start to retreat, they immediately chased them. They had ferocious smiles on their faces, as if they were chasing prey. They chased and fired crazily, and the bullets flew all over the sky as if they were free. Every bullet was shot at Long Zhan and his two companions with their greed and cruelty.
Long Zhan and his men did not just run away. They were veterans who had fought many battles and had rich combat experience. They knew that running away on the battlefield would only lead to a desperate situation. They knew how to counterattack most effectively. The evacuation method of running and counterattacking at the same time could suppress the enemy's pursuit, making the enemy timid and unable to catch up at full speed. Obviously, this is the most advantageous tactic at present. In contrast, if you just run blindly, the enemy will be able to chase you at the fastest speed. In addition, the enemy is numerous and can call for support midway, so the endurance is obviously stronger. Even if Long Zhan and his three men are in good physical condition, they will not be able to withstand the enemy's round-robin battle.
With the orderly and close cooperation of Long Zhan and the other two, the enemy could not catch up for a while. The three of them were like a tight fighting machine, covering each other and cooperating with each other. Long Zhan was responsible for the fire suppression in the front, Stonebridge provided support on the flank, and Norman kept an eye on the situation in the rear at all times to prevent the enemy's sneak attack. However, the situation was not clear because the three of them knew clearly that their ammunition could not withstand endless consumption. Every shot meant that they were one step closer to running out of ammunition and food. Once the ammunition ran out, it would be their death.
However, even though they knew their shortcomings and where the problem was, they were helpless. The enemy was like a pack of hungry wolves, biting them tightly and not letting go, and they could not get rid of this group of enemies who were as sticky as taffy.
Just when the battle became stalemate and the situation became increasingly worse, gunshots suddenly rang out from the right.
"Da da da da..." The newly added third-party firepower instantly broke the stalemate on the battlefield. The sudden gunfire caught the enemy off guard, and their steps suddenly stagnated. Then, two militants fell to the ground under the new firepower attack. The enemy's forward momentum was curbed.
"Boss!" Stonebridge turned his head and was surprised to find that it was the commander. A rare smile appeared on his face, as if he saw a ray of light in the darkness.
"Go go go, retreat!" the commander shouted loudly, pointing in another direction. His voice was firm and powerful, full of the majesty of a commander. A van drove over from the other direction. As soon as the car stopped, guns were extended from inside, and they fired fiercely at the militants. Seeing that it was their own people who drove to pick them up, Long Zhan and the other two immediately prepared to retreat. They cooperated tacitly, and let Norman put away his gun and run back to the car first. Norman moved quickly and agilely. He crouched and rushed to the van quickly. Long Zhan and Stonebridge provided cover shooting during this period. The guns in their hands kept spitting out flames, suppressing the enemy's firepower. After Norman got in the car, they continued to cover each other getting in the car. With this tacit handover and cooperation, Long Zhan and his party got in the car safely.
"Boss, come on board and leave together." Stonebridge shouted to the commander. His eyes were full of expectation, hoping that the commander could get on board and evacuate safely.
"No, we will meet at the emergency assembly point." The commander responded loudly, and it was obvious that he had his own plan. His eyes were firm as he looked at Long Zhan and the other two, as if conveying a kind of trust and determination.
Stonebridge had no choice but to give up and close the door of the van. The van started up and the engine made a loud roar. The car turned around and sped away. The van's engine roared loudly and thick smoke billowed out of the rear of the car, indicating that the accelerator had been stepped on to the bottom. As the car was leaving quickly with smoke, the commander also put away his gun and went into the woods nearby. His figure quickly shuttled through the woods, and he ordered through the radio while running: "Go east, go east, we'll see you in three minutes."
However, fate seemed to have played a cruel joke on them again. He had just finished speaking when danger fell upon him. A group of people seemed to have been lying in ambush here, like a group of hunters hiding in the dark, waiting for their prey to appear. When the commander ran over, the man on the left suddenly rushed out. He was so fast that he was like a black lightning. He kicked the commander in the head with a huge force, knocking the commander to the ground. The commander's gun was even knocked away, and he fell heavily to the ground.
The commander, realizing he was under attack, stumbled to his feet, his eyes filled with anger and resentment. He wanted to pick up his gun, which was his weapon on the battlefield and his hope. But someone was faster than him. A familiar face appeared on the right. It was the man who came here to buy the package, Ivel. Ivel had a hideous and terrifying smile on his face, and he knocked the commander to the ground again with one punch. Before the commander finally fainted, he saw Ivel's face and recognized him at a glance.
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Half an hour later, Holy Spirit City, Philippines.
Ivel brought the unconscious commander to the city, with a smug smile on his face, as if he was showing off his victory. He managed to contact Long Zhan and his group who had received the key package, and then made a phone call. After the call was connected, he said, "Think about it, I think this transaction is very simple. I will use your colonel to exchange for the missile launch key you took away." His voice was full of arrogance and confidence, as if he had control over everything.
The person who answered the phone was Stonebridge, and his expression became very serious. After he exchanged glances with Long Zhan, he immediately had several thoughts in his mind. He knew very well that this was a difficult negotiation, and the slightest mistake could lead to irreversible consequences. He did not refuse directly, but asked: "I need to confirm his safety first." His voice was steady and calm, trying to gain more initiative in this negotiation.
"No problem." Ivel agreed very readily, and he seemed to be full of confidence in his plan. Then he turned around and put the phone in front of the commander, motioning him to say a few words into the phone. The commander had woken up at this time, and his eyes revealed determination and unyielding. Realizing that Ivel wanted him to change the package, he looked at Ivel coldly without saying a word. Ivel didn't have the patience to persuade him, he chose the most direct way, punching the commander in the stomach.
"Ah——" The commander was hit in the stomach and screamed in pain, curling up. His face showed a painful expression, but his eyes were still full of stubbornness. Ivel grabbed the commander's hair and pulled his head up like a cat or a dog, put the phone to his mouth, and signaled him to cooperate quickly, otherwise he would be in trouble.
"Stonbridge, don't make a deal with him." The commander's words were still tough, but since he opened his mouth, he had already revealed the information - he didn't want to die, but he also needed a certain dignity. Although his voice was a little weak, it was full of determination.
"You heard it, he's not dead."
Ivel put away his phone, not caring what the commander said. In his opinion, the commander was just a bargaining chip in his hand, as long as he could get the missile launch key, nothing else mattered.
Then he went on to demand: “I’ll trade Alexander Coltrane for the missile key.
If you don't agree, he will die." (End of this chapter)