525 Road Chase, Failing to Stop the Target Vehicle (1/2)

Day 128 - 11:32 AM - Atlantic City Expressway, Washington Township, New Jersey, United States of America

Seeing the threatening group chasing behind their vehicle, except for Mark and Mei, everyone felt nervous. Furthermore, the sound when the bullets collided with the window surprised them to their bones. Everyone knew how close Otis was to dying.

Fortunately, it seemed that Mark did not only tamper with the body of the vehicle but also replaced the windows.

Mark calmly sat on his seat with his eyes closed.

To use human compassion to lure the victims into the trap. It was a ploy that could easily deceive most people.

Running in front of the victim's way while pretending to be injured, that inconspicuous abandoned vehicle that ”coincidentally” blocked the other lane, that was the first part of the ploy. Even if the person driving was not compassionate to help the ”injured” man, they would be forced to stop if they did not want to run him over.

Once the vehicle stopped, two scenarios would happen depending on the response of the people in the car.

If they tried to help the ”injured” man, the assailant would be able to pick the most suitable person in the group of the victims. Then, take that person as a hostage. When that happened, it was very likely to be the end of the victims, and no conflict would start.

The second scenario would happen if the people in the vehicle drove the man out of the way. There, the ambush would immediately start, trying to capture the victims violently.

And lastly, if the vehicle did not stop like what they did. Like what happened, the ”injured” man would signal his comrades that were waiting, and a dangerous car chase would start.

For the high risk, high return ploy, especially for the man that had to pretend to be injured. It was because there was also the last possibility to happen. That was if the passengers of the vehicle shot the man on sight for blocking their way.

Mark could have done that last one. However, it was no fun doing so.

Among the people inside the vehicle, it was Hannah, who was the most nervous. As someone who was caught by the same kinds of people before, it would bring unwanted memories back in her mind. She could only close her eyes and cover her ears in fear.

But then, Hannah felt a hand on her shoulder. She opened her eyes a little and saw Mei, who sat beside her, consoling her.

”Don't worry, it will be fine.”

Mei was smiling. With that confident and beautiful smile, Hannah started to calm down.

'That was right, this time would be fine.'

This thought entered Hannah's mind. It was different than the last time. Now, she was with someone that was able to kill the Hamilton Raiders alone. There was no way for the same thing to happen again.

BANG! THUNK!

The unnecessary thoughts were immediately banished from their minds. It was because of the sound of another bullet that echoed from behind the vehicle.

That was not the only one.

BANG!! RATATAT!!!

The armed group chasing behind started to rain bullets into the vehicle, making everyone even more nervous.

However, despite how many bullets had hit the vehicle, there was almost no damage that could be seen.

Mark finally opened his eyes.

”Sir, what are we going to do?”

Otis shouted from the driver's seat. He was quite panicked, but it seemed that he could still handle the steering wheel very well.

”Just continue driving. We can't stop yet until we get out of the area under the guys behind.”

Otis followed the order and kept the speed as fast as possible. Nevertheless, not only him but everyone inside could not understand the rest of what Mark said, especially about being in the area under the enemies behind them.

Furthermore, even though they were driving fast, it was a large car. Compared to the vehicles that were still far behind, it was slower. It would not be long before they were overtaken.

Then, Mark spoke.

”Mei'er, shoot the guy on there.”

Mark said to Mei while pointing at the tall billboard in front.

***

”F*ck! What kind of vehicle is that?”

The very same man, who tried to stop the black vehicle in front, cursed while riding at the back of a motorcycle.

This was not the first time that the vehicle tried to run him over. However, the others were subdued after shooting at them a few times.

However, for the first time, they encountered a vehicle that they could not damage, not even the wheels.

Nevertheless, the more sturdy the vehicle was, the more they wanted to get it. A car impenetrable by bullets was hard to come by.

Even bulletproof military vehicles were hard to procure without confronting the military. That was something that they would not dare do without them holding the advantage.

The man took out a small radio from his waist.

”Tower! Get ready! The target is already coming your way.”

”I know, I know! I can see it! But what the f*ck is that? The wheels are covered!”

An annoyed voice replied from the radio.

”Just shoot it anywhere! Just don't shoot the engine or the fuel tank! Even they don't have supplies, that vehicle is valuable!”

The ”injured” man shouted.

”Then, it's fine if I kill anyone inside?”

The voice replied once more.

”F*ck! You can do anything! Just stop that vehicle!”

”You said it alright... huh? SPLAT! TAKATAK!”

The man in the radio replied once more, but before he could finish his last sentence, the voice was filled with confusion.

The last things heard from the radio a sound of splattering liquid and the radio clattering as it fell to the ground.

”Tower! What happened?!”

The ”injured” man shouted once more.

”SSSHHHHHHKKKKK!!!”

However, there was no reply, but some broken white noise.

”Boss, what happened?”

The man driving the motorcycle asked.

”Tower is not responding.”

”Maybe he dropped the radio from the billboard again? It's not the first time.”

”That idiot... He will get it when we get back.”

That was what they thought.

BANG!