Jackal Squad Strikes: A Wilderness Melody-The Supply Raid

Burning Fortress's supply convoy rumbled north through the Northern Wilderness.

A Heavy Lead Vehicle drove at the front. Every few seconds, a towering nozzle on its hood blasted out a torrent of flame, announcing its arrival.

Two raiders on its roof howled and waved their arms, giving vent to the restless energy surging through their veins.

A heavy machine gun swung from side to side with their movements, like a lion surveying its territory.

Behind the Heavy Lead Vehicle came five Heavy Trucks loaded with supplies. Fuel Town had traded fuel for them over the past weeks with the Wilderness Raiders and other factions: ore, fresh water, steel, equipment, food, and more...

Five Armed Pickups escorted the Supply Trucks from the sides and rear.

Every raider was in high spirits, as if the flames shooting from the lead vehicle had set their blood alight.

Only one man stayed alert. The Lip-Ring Man emerged through the sunroof of the last pickup and swept the surroundings with his binoculars.

Once he had confirmed there was no danger, he sat back down inside.

"Relax! Gaina's wanted by the Leader. He won't come after us."

The raider at the wheel spoke casually.

"Shut up! You still dare call Gaina 'boss'? If the Leader hears you, he'll have you treated as an accomplice!" the Lip-Ring Man snapped.

The driver pursed his lips and said no more.

"Stay sharp," the Lip-Ring Man warned. "The Leader sent a lot of people after Gaina, so we've only got half our usual escort today. Those wilderness hyenas might take notice."

"No way. Who'd dare mess with us out here?" The driver brushed it off.

"Hmph. Nobody would have before. But we've got trouble within our ranks now. I'm not worried about the hyenas. What if another faction makes a