I Can Turn the Tables

Suren was also somewhat surprised that Kai had brought him along at the most critical moment.

At that distance, Kai's explosive strength would have been enough to get away unscathed and leap into the underground chamber. But carrying another person meant he had been badly injured by the aftermath of the blast.

Clearly, however, this had been the right choice.

Putting aside the fact that Kai was a man of strong character, as the captain, he would never abandon his subordinate to save himself. Otherwise, the moment the enemy appeared earlier, knowing he was outmatched, he should have done exactly that.

The situation was even worse now. If Suren really died, Kai would have no chance of escaping the Steam Party's encirclement on his own.

Even fleeing into the underground chamber would only delay his death.

The two of them fell into the underground chamber and rolled across the ground.

Suren immediately smelled the charred aroma of meat and burning hair.

His night vision was quite good, and he saw at a glance that a large area of Kai's back had been burned. There seemed to be bleeding wounds as well. The man had probably been shot during the earlier firefight.

Kai stood up, panting heavily. His leather armor had melted and stuck to his skin, making him bare his teeth in pain.

Still, he did not groan. He took out a potion and injected it into his leg, temporarily preventing his injuries from worsening. At the same time, he asked, "Suren, are you all right?"

"I'm fine."

Suren was fine for the most part. With Kai blocking the blast in front of him, the explosion had only burned part of his thigh, and the iron shot that struck his back had not penetrated deeply.

These injuries did not affect his movements.

Kai glanced at the Three-Headed Ghost in Suren's hand, his expression showing a hint of surprise. He seemed to recognize the famous gun, but said nothing.

Many people who joined the gang had secrets of their own.

He looked at the pitch-black surroundings and said solemnly, "We can't stay here for long. Once those Steam Party bastards realize I'm injured, they'll definitely come after us."

"Mm."

Suren nodded as well. If he were one of the Steam Party, he would certainly come down and eliminate them completely.

If Kai did not die, this operation would be utterly pointless.

The two of them said no more. They moved forward while observing their surroundings.

Looking around, Suren realized this was probably a subway station from a thousand years ago. There were platforms, passageways, staircases, waiting rooms, and even traces left behind by the decayed tracks.

Kai's night-vision goggles did not allow him to see very clearly, but having grown up in the slums, he knew exactly how to determine the direction of escape underground. He listened closely to the sound of water, then said quietly, "There's water to the west. The passage over there shouldn't be blocked. I'll hold them off for a while, and you escape on your own first. I'm their target, so we'll try to hold out for as long as possible. The commotion here wasn't small. Once the gang gets the news, they'll definitely send people to support us. We might even survive."

At this suggestion, Suren raised his eyebrows slightly.

There was nothing wrong with Kai's plan.

The two of them would indeed only hinder each other by staying together.

Kai's burst of speed was extremely powerful. He would actually have an easier time surviving alone. Moreover, if they split up, the enemy would undoubtedly focus on chasing him, and Suren's chances of survival would also increase considerably.

But as Suren looked at the shadows stirring restlessly in the depths of the darkness, his expression grew grave.

There was more than just the two of them in this underground chamber. There were also some "original inhabitants."

Judging from the Mutated Abomination they had killed earlier, there were probably many more unknown monsters beneath the earth.

If they ventured deeper, their chances of survival might not necessarily be higher than facing those Steam Party bastards.

Thinking of this, Suren shook his head and said, "I think we'd better not go too deep."

Kai seemed to have thought of the monsters as well, and his brows furrowed. "But right now, it seems we don't have a better choice."

"No. I think we can lie in ambush here and take them by surprise."

Suren examined the layout of this ancient subway station. The platforms, passageways, and tracks were all relatively well preserved.

During the battle earlier, these ancient structures had withstood most of the bullets, giving Suren a clear idea of their durability.

This was the best cover.

For a gunman, this kind of complex environment was also the most advantageous battlefield.

"You want to ambush them here?"

Kai was clearly quite shocked by Suren's crazy suggestion.

The enemy outnumbered them ten to one, yet he was saying this at a time like this. If he was not a lunatic, then he must possess extraordinary abilities.

At least for a melee combatant like Kai, there was absolutely no chance of victory!

Suren's suggestion seemed to suit Kai's tastes as well. Turning the tables was far more satisfying than being chased around in a sorry state.

His eyes lit up, and he asked again, "Are you confident?"

He had never expected that the usually taciturn gang member would have such a crazy side.

Then he recalled how Suren had killed more than a dozen Steam Party members in a single volley earlier. Kai became even more convinced that this newcomer, who had only recently joined the gang, was no ordinary person.

"The environment here is very suitable for sniping. Other than those two professionals, the rest are no threat."

Suren's tone was perfectly calm as he said this.

But Kai could hear the confidence and composure in his words. Only then did he realize that this was a Firearm Expert who never missed a shot!

Suren continued analyzing the situation. "But the moment I fire, my position will be exposed. That 'Iron Gorilla' will definitely come after me first. At that point, I'll need you to buy me some time, Captain. I still have two Alchemical Bullets. If we're lucky, I might be able to kill him. Then we can turn the tables!"

"Turn the tables?"

Not only did he plan to snipe them, he wanted to turn the tables as well?

Kai's expression instantly brightened.

After thinking it over, he immediately understood the key to this tactic.

If they wanted to turn the tables, the two of them could not split up. Otherwise, they would only be defeated one at a time.

But professionals were not easy to kill, even with a gun in hand. After advancing, a professional's neural reaction speed and alertness became extremely high. Even a Firearm Expert would have trouble killing one, much less when the enemy also had the impervious "Steel Gorilla," Sith.

However, as he looked at Suren's expressionless face, Kai knew that such composure had to be backed by matching confidence. This man must still be hiding a "trump card"!

"Good!"

Kai chose to trust Suren and nodded without hesitation. He added, "Sith's profession does counter mine somewhat. But if he wants to defeat me, he won't be able to do it in a short time."

Suren said, "Mm. When the time comes, Captain, make sure you hold him off for at least ten breaths."

Kai said, "Only ten breaths? That won't be a problem."

Suren felt that communicating with smart people really did save time. He continued, "It's not just the Steam Party. There are monsters too. Earlier, I heard some unusual sounds from the water source. It could be a monster's nest."

As he spoke, he pointed toward the darkness.

This was also the most important reason Suren had chosen to risk staying here to ambush them instead of escaping.

He explained, "The Mutated Monsters here mostly rely on 'auditory perception.' Once we start shooting, we may attract monsters. But the monsters aren't only our enemies. Those Steam Party bastards will have to face them too. We can use the monsters to restrain them, but our own risk won't be small either."

Hearing this, Kai seemed to realize something. He suddenly slapped his thigh. "Right! How did I forget about the Mutated Monsters?"

The enemy currently had the advantage in numbers, but once the Mutated Monsters in the darkness joined the fight, it would become a three-way battle.

The Steam Party's numerical advantage would collapse instantly. In contrast, Suren and Kai's two-man team had fewer people and a smaller target, making it easier for them to maneuver and move around.

Time was pressing, and reality did not give the two of them much time to discuss the details.

Suren casually used the wire for controlling puppets to set up a Booby Trap on the ground they had crossed.

Then the two of them chose a passage entrance that allowed them either to advance or retreat, and waited quietly for the enemy.

Sure enough, a few seconds later, a group of people rushed into the underground chamber.

The gas lamps illuminated several figures, but Suren did not hurry to act. His sharp eyesight allowed him to see Kuntu and Sith, the two professionals, hiding in the darkness beyond the lamps' reach.

Those men were clever as well. Knowing that Suren's marksmanship was astonishing, they had clearly anticipated the possibility of an ambush and sent the ordinary gang members ahead.

The moment Suren fired and exposed his position, the initiative would immediately change hands.

Kuntu was also a veteran who had endured countless battles. When he saw the tracks left behind by some unknown monster on the ground, he guessed that there might be danger here as well and warned, "Everyone, be careful. I have a feeling there's something wrong with this underground chamber."