After swiftly eliminating the threat posed by the Shadow Leopard Herd in the Black Forest to the east, the Patrol Hunting Squad reached the height of its prestige at Outpost 05.
After a brief rest and digesting the energy they had gained from the Shadow Leopards (though, regrettably, they hadn't inherited any of their talents), everyone turned their attention to the next target: the Icefield Mammoths at the Northern Snow Mountain Pass, a herd like a collection of moving fortresses.
Unlike the elusive and cunning Shadow Leopards, the Icefield Mammoths were the very embodiment of strength and defense. According to the intelligence, there were about thirty of them, led by the Mammoth King, a high-ranking War General. It had thick skin and a powerful build, and could also wield Ice Breath. The outpost had tried several times to attack or drive them off, only to suffer heavy losses. Their defensive capabilities were downright monstrous.
"An all-out attack won't work against these big guys. Our firepower will have a hard time inflicting fatal injuries, especially on the Mammoth King."
Wang Deshui analyzed the situation at the tactical meeting. "Our goal is to clear the pass they've occupied, not necessarily wipe them out. So this operation will focus on observing, harassing, and driving them off. We'll use our mobility and aerial advantage to annoy them until they can't take it anymore and leave the pass on their own. If any get separated or fall behind, we'll seize the opportunity to hunt them with precision."
*Drive them off? Sure, that works. These big guys look like they've got tough, stringy meat, anyway. The Meteorite Iron Mine beyond the pass is supposed to be important to humanity, so I may as well help out while I'm at it. And if one of them gets