Chapter 372 - Everything ready? Let’s go home. (1/2)
”It worked this time.” I smiled inwardly.
What we did and what we discovered from this operation could make any sane person up at night. All I could do to ease that feeling in our heads was joke about it and hit at places where thinking of what happened earlier disappear for even a moment. The things we did and would be doing would haunt us for the rest of our lives if we didn't have an outlet, even if what we did was justified or in the right. I know that I was doing was not the absolute solution but if every little bit could help, I'd be happy to make them smile.
”Marisha will be busy these coming days. Maintaining good mental health is also vital in these times. You could be physically fit but if your mind is not up to it, nothing else matters. Everything should be in check and in complete balance.” I thought to myself.
I was in deep thought for a moment but I was sent back to reality when I heard the large casing being ejected out from the Barrett. Kaley picked it up after laying the Barrett down. She was examining it but then she handed it back to me after a few seconds.
”So? I'm right, right?” I smiled cheekily.
Kaley didn't reply but her bright smile was enough of an answer. Jared and Lois tried to fire a round from my Barrett as well but Oscar bonked them.
”The f.u.c.k are ya two idling for?! Work those asses and help burn those bodies on the corner!” Oscar roared.
Jared scratched his head and followed orders but Lois ticked Oscar even more. Lois made that hand gesture that pointed at his eyes first then to the one he was telling 'I'll be keeping my eyes on you.' who was Oscar. Jared dragged Lois away before Oscar loaded his shotgun up to capacity.
I was with Kaley, Oscar, and Mattew and we were just simply idling about while giving orders when someone radioed in.
”We should have long shooting classes back home kid. Using just a single bullet to neutralize an enemy from a great distance is something I'll pick over a shootout.” Oscar said.
”Sure, though we already have a few proficient ones.” I replied.
”Hmm? I didn't notice.” Oscar shrugged his shoulders.
”Well, aside from me, there's Jared first and foremost. He could easily shoot up to 600 yards but his highest record back then was 810 yards. We also have three soldiers who are Lawrence, Alexei, and Max. I don't know how far they could shoot though but I think Lawrence and Alexei are better than Jared because of experience. There are Kaley and Matthew too but I don't know how far you two have shot unassisted.” I started.
”Hmm, we never counted though but it wasn't as far. The farthest I've done is 700 yards but I obviously needed to use my M70.” Matthew replied.
”Kaley, how about you? I've only seen you shoot around 200 yards the longest.” I looked back at her.
”Hmm? I don't know but shooting that bell was the farthest I've aimed at. Wait a sec, how about Lois?” Kaley asked.
”Pssh! Lois? Jared and I tried teaching him but like I said before, he gets bored easily. He got to 300 yards before and he started to sleep in the range when we took him once. But still, if he gets his motivation, he could shoot far as well.” I was shaking my head.
”What? That kid is that lazy? Hmm.” Matthew grumbled.
”Don't worry, he'll get his motivation soon enough.” I assured him.
”He better.” Matthew scoffed while Kaley and I exchanged helpless glances.
”To be fair though, training long shooting isn't as fun as the other drills we were doing back home.” I explained.
”Hmm. Well, that's true.” Matthew shrugged his shoulders.
”Anyway, teaching that kind of class could help us save a few bullets.” Oscar said.
”You're gonna make them use that .50 BMG?” Matthew's eyes lit up.
”No.” Oscar and I replied.
”Why?” Matthew's eyes dimmed.
”We'll start with something a little bit lower and we'll work our way up.” I replied.
”What? A .338 Lapua then?” Matthew looked at me.
”No.”
”A .300 Win Mag?”
”No.”
”.308? I'm used to that already!”