Chapter 269
W, Ines and Heredrey.
Before Rhodes Island was established, there was an organization called the Babel. Scout was a member of that organization and a colleague of the three mentioned above.
"Um?"
Before he could even reminisce about those bygone days, Scout suddenly frowned.
He discovered people in this Sarkaz squad of over a hundred who shouldn't be there.
Like Scout, Garson is Sarkaz from Kazdel. But he also has another identity: a staunch follower of the 'new king' Theresis.
Logically speaking, neither W nor the Rhodes Island should work with Theresis's followers.
But his presence here, accompanied by Sarkaz mercenaries, strongly suggests that Theresis may have secretly instructed them to infiltrate the Rhodes Island.
"Captain, a huge number of enemies have appeared to the north!"
Upon hearing these descriptions, Scout's heart skipped a beat. He temporarily abandoned W and the others, and instead went north to set up his sniper scope to investigate.
Thousands of Rhodes Island members appeared on the straight street. They walked in a dense mass, stretching as far as the eye could see.
Damn, there must be at least ten thousand people here.
If there are only so many people in one plot of land, how many Rhodes Island are there in the entire city of Chernobyl?
This number far exceeds the total number of military police and civilian police personnel stranded as estimated by the PRTS system. It can be said that the difficulty has been pushed to its maximum.
Judging from the direction these Rhodes Island members are heading, it is the only way Amiya and the others can retreat.
G Sector!
The Operator rescuing the Doctor consists of 65 operators, excluding the 13 reserve team members. This means each Operator will have to deal with at least 100 enemies.
Since it was a stealth mission, none of them brought their full equipment; they were all traveling light.
With a huge numerical disadvantage and inferior equipment, how can we possibly win?
Forget about fighting, they didn't even have time to run.
Scout's face turned ashen, a sense of foreboding rising within him as if his entire army was about to be wiped out.
Even during the Babel era, he had never encountered such a difficult task.
Admittedly, Rhodes Island does have elites capable of taking on a hundred men single-handedly. For example, Logos, Ascalon, and Rosemary, but none of them participated in this operation.
The last time I encountered a battle with such a severe numerical disadvantage was in Yarbing, Ursus.
Mister Zhongli's Special Operations Team annihilated a regular army of more than 1,000 people with only 7 people.
Similarly, he is not here either.
Scout had been a staunch supporter of Doctor Kal'tsit's decision, but now his resolve wavered.
Her intentions were good; she hoped the Operator wouldn't rely too much on outsiders.
But if all of Rhodes Island's elite forces are killed in the Battle of Chernobyl, won't the remaining Operator still have to rely on outsiders to complete the mission?
If Mister Zhongli were hired as a bodyguard for this mission to rescue the Doctor, Scout would not despair even when facing enemies many times his size.
Because that man is hope itself!
Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs".
Sometimes, the battlefield is just that cruel.
Scout has faith in the Operator's abilities, but he trusts even more in his judgment based on years of experience.
A 65 vs. 6500 ratio is a sure way to lose!
Even if they retreat while running, there is only a very low probability of survival, and the probability of everyone being killed is very high.
To retreat unscathed and without injury is practically an impossible task.
What to do?
What do I do?
What should I do as a member of the Reconnaissance Squad?
An invisible burden weighed on Scout, making him feel suffocated. An incredibly crazy and audacious plan surfaced in his mind.
Got it!
"You all continue to hold your ground. I'm going out for a bit. Don't make any rash moves without my orders."
"Yes, Captain. Be careful."
"Pah, pah, pah! How could something happen to our captain who's so amazing? If you can't speak properly, then shut up!"
"I'm sorry, Captain, I was wrong. Come back soon, we'll be waiting for you."
Scout's expression was complicated as he saw his subordinates joking and laughing even in such a desperate situation.
Because his next crazy plan will cost everyone here their lives, including his own.
"I'm leaving."
Scout slid down the escalator, descended the spiral staircase to the ground floor, and stepped out onto the ground.
As a top-notch stealth master, he easily evaded the Sarkaz walking ahead using his disguise.
As Garson and his group passed by, and as W and his two companions were about to approach, Scout threw a pebble from the shadows.
"Clatter".
The slight sound immediately caught the attention of W, Ines, and Heredrey. The Sarkaz Sorcerer and swordsmen following behind quickly drew their weapons and prepared for battle.
W looked at the stone that had fallen to the ground and immediately noticed the Babel logo carved on it.
She reacted very quickly, kicking the stone away.
Ines and Heredrey immediately understood and began to coordinate perfectly:
"W, are you still a child? Kicking stones for fun?"
"Heh, I like it, what's it to you? You guys go first, I'm going to find a place to pee."
The Sarkaz were used to the two women bickering and didn't take it to heart. When their leader said she needed to use the restroom, they couldn't possibly stand guard, so they moved forward at a steady pace.
W managed to escape and arrived at the back of some ruins. There, she unexpectedly met an old friend.
"Scout, what are you doing here?"
W was surprised because she had received no information about Rhodes Island coming to Chernobyl.
Scout adjusted his hat, keeping a close eye on his surroundings to prevent their conversation from being overheard.
"I didn't expect to run into you here either. W, Rhodes Island is currently on a mission in the city. I've brought a Reconnaissance Squad and am stationed in this area."
This isn't the place for chatting, so I'll try to keep it brief. Did you know a man named Garson in that group we were just talking about?
"Yes, I know. He's my subordinate. Many Sarkaz mercenaries have great respect for him."
Time was of the essence, so Scout didn't mince words:
"He is one of Theresis's men."
These words were like a bomb thrown into a lake, causing W's pupils to widen in surprise.
"What did you say?!"
Before mentioning Theresis, we must mention his sister, Empress Theresia.
This affable Sarkaz was once the most popular Ruler of Kazdel.
Even though her Theresis usurped the throne and she lost her rule, many Kazdel subjects still regarded her as the King of Sarkaz.
Later, Theresia became one of the top leaders of Babel and came into contact with W due to her mission.
W has admired Theresia since childhood and regards her as his only faith.
Unfortunately, during a 'Decapitation Operation' planned by Theresis, Theresia was brutally murdered. Her body was taken away, and the Doctor was also seriously injured in the operation.
After the assassination attempt, W left the defunct Babel and Kazdel.
To put it simply, this feud involves W having an associate who is also a subordinate of the murderer of her idol. Given W's affection for Theresia, this is absolutely intolerable!
Seeing W's previously carefree expression suddenly turn serious, Scout cut to the chase and explained why he had come specifically to see him:
"W, I'd like to discuss a general transaction with you."
"What transaction?"
"I know you really want to kill Garson right now and rid the world of this scourge. But doing so will cause you unavoidable trouble."
My proposed solution is for me to personally lead the team to eliminate Garson. Only with his leadership gone can you gradually gain control of his underlings.
After Garson dies, you can exploit his death. Under the pretext of avenging your kin, command those Sarkaz driven by vengeance to surround and attack my squad.
W's expression was unusually serious, completely lacking his usual relaxed and cheerful demeanor.
"Scout, there's no such thing as a free lunch. If I go after these Sarkaz mercenaries, you and your squad will have no chance of survival."
At this point, W's gaze lingered on his old friend, and he asked, puzzled:
"I'm very curious, what kind of price would make you willing to give up your precious life?"
Scout was a marksman highly admired by W during the Babel era. His stealth abilities were among the best in the entire Sarkaz.
Therefore, his desire to die is perplexing.
"You know Amiya from Rhodes Island, right?"
"Ah, that little girl, I know her."
She led a team to rescue the Doctor and evacuate him from the Core City of Chernobyl.
However, because the plots of land were not separated, the evacuation route was extended three times.
In return for the deal, I want you to lead a team to take over the defensive lines along their retreat route. And when you encounter them, allow them to evacuate safely.
Upon hearing that name, W frowned:
"The Doctor? Is he still alive?"
"I don't know, but Doctor Kal'tsit said she could save the Doctor, and I trust her judgment."
"I see..."
Seeing that w was still in a wait-and-see mode, Scout had no choice but to reveal his trump card:
"I know you've always wanted to avenge Her Empress. But these people alone are far from enough. Although the Doctor was ambushed in that Decapitation Operation, his command ability is beyond question. If we are to go to war with Theresis in the future, his abilities will be indispensable."
Letting him go won't do you any harm. I believe this deal is acceptable to both of us.
Scout and W are both mercenaries, and they know very well that there's no room for sentimentality on the battlefield. Only by offering enough leverage can they reach a deal with each other.
To be honest, W was a little tempted.
Killing Garson or making the Doctor owe her a favor were both good offers. But she felt a pang of regret and wanted to get to the bottom of things:
"Scout, are you really going to do this? Once you kill Garson, we'll lead a team to hunt you down and your squad. If you leave Rhodes Island now, you'll have opportunities to thrive in any organization. Is it worth it to be wiped out in Chernobyl?"
If Scout hadn't done that, the other four squads would have been doomed under the siege of Rhodes Island.
It would be better to sacrifice a small squad to ensure the survival of the remaining Operator.
Scout stared intently at W, showing no remorse.
"There's no such thing as worth it or not, only willingness or unwillingness. Take my head."
At the same time, a huge rock appeared three kilometers above Chernobyl.
336 Divine Soldiers Descend from the Sky 4K
Since Shi Lei advanced to the Archon Realm in early May last year, almost 19 months have passed.
His Immortal Body Mode remained unchanged, steadily increasing at a rate of one year's cultivation per day.
Currently, the influence range of Shi Leiyuzhang's shield has expanded to 5660 meters. If he maintains this for another month, he will reach the maximum radius limit of 6000 meters.
Even so, the impact range of a few kilometers still cannot cover the entire Mobile Cities. That's why Shi Lei made sure to explain the safety issues to everyone before landing: