Meanwhile, headquarters had also received word that a third faction had intervened.
Commander Peng looked grim.
"Attention, all personnel. According to the latest information from Country X, the terrorists currently fighting them are rapidly approaching your position."
"They've already attacked one of our teams and taken a hostage. Once you've completed the rescue, leave immediately. Their numbers put us at a disadvantage. Return to the port quickly and avoid direct confrontation wherever possible."
At the same time, Ye Chuyan and his companion successfully got into the vehicle, and Commander Peng heard the report over the communicator.
Ye Chuyan said, "Rescue complete. Returning to the port now."
Only upon hearing this did Peng Ming's stern expression ease slightly. This counted as one of the few pieces of good news today.
The fighting in Country X was far too chaotic. The sooner they left, the better. Peng Ming considered their plans; Ye Chuyan's team probably wouldn't be able to return quite so soon.
After successfully bringing back the three hostages, they would still have to rescue the hostage who had been taken. They had to confirm that all their compatriots had evacuated before they could withdraw.
As long as the person was still alive, they couldn't give up.
Just as he was considering how to rescue that hostage, Shi Che's urgent report came through.
"Our personnel are under attack. We've been surrounded by terrorists. Requesting permission to return fire."
Peng Ming's heart lurched. "Granted."
In Shi Che's vehicle at the head of the convoy, Huzi, who had already pulled back and was now driving, blanched and instinctively went to slam on the brakes.
But realizing that two vehicles were following them, he stopped himself in time.
"Captain Shi, there's a vehicle blocking the road ahead."
At the intersection ahead, a vehicle suddenly