Chapter 81 A Bug Named Giggs (1/2)
As expected, Carl did not choose to wait; instead, he ordered the early deployment of his troops.
Zhang Wei violently slammed the tabled and screamed, ”Damn it! It took Han Xiao so much effort to obtain the critical intelligence, but now this lot are going to leave us in the lurch!”
Such a scenario had been predicted by Han Xiao, and therefore, he looked rather calm. The rest were puzzled when they saw Han Xiao being so composed. Through the communication set, he ordered Lin Yao and Lambert, ”You guys remain undercover. Always keep your safety at the front of your mind. We are going to retreat soon.”
”Copy that!”
There was an air of uneasiness around Zhang Wei and Li Ya. The truck was parked not far away from the Dark Crow Valley base, and once the base entered the battle mode, more enemy troopers would be deployed. The tracks of the truck would definitely be discovered quickly.
There was no time to waste.
”Li Ya Lin, you are in charge of driving the truck!”
Li Ya Lin was a pugilist, and she would not be able to launch attacks while they were driving anyway. Therefore, she did not disagree with Han Xiao's decision.
Han Xiao and Zhang Wei stayed in the container, where they were able to carry out their strikes at the enemy.
Li Ya Lin stepped hard on the accelerator, making no effort to cover their tracks. The engine of the truck blared, and the tires started to spray the mud and soil from the ground. The truck moved forward loudly.
In a while, the sounds of approaching vehicles could be heard. The retreating party could feel the heavy beating of their hearts. Through the window, Han Xiao could see a large group of armored jeeps chasing behind their truck. The headlights of these jeeps could be seen flashing around the truck. There were more than ten jeeps around, and each had a heavy machine gun attached.
”We have been discovered.” Zhang Wei's heart sank.
Han Xiao was not affected by the heavy rocking of the moving truck. He started preparing the weapons to be used for the impending battle.
”Drive fast, Ya Lin!” Zhang Wei yelled.
”I know!” Li Ya Lin replied, biting her lips. She was trying to change gear to speed up even more. The full power of the truck's engine was unleashed, and it growled like an enraged beast. The anti-slip tires left deep marks in the moist ground. The uneven, hilly terrain and winding paths caused the truck's body to spring away from its tires as a result of the shock absorbance effect created by the vehicle's suspension. Even with the suspension working well, the truck rocked violently.
Han Xiao peeked out of the window in the container and saw the enemy's jeeps closing in.
”Can't you go faster?” Zhang Wei shouted.
”This is a truck, not a sports car!” Li Ya Lin was evidently irritated by Zhang Wei's comments.
”The four buttons beside the gear lever can be used to activate the nitro boost,” Han Xiao said.
”You added nitro boost to the truck‽” Li Ya Lin was shocked yet excited to try it out.
”Do not activate the boost now. We are still travelling through dense vegetation, and you may destroy the truck with it. Use this to pick up more speed once we reach the plains!”
Da da da da…
The enemy troopers from the jeeps started firing their machine guns. Thick smoke emerged from the guns' barrels. Countless enemy bullets were sprayed at them. However, the shots fired from further away were largely inaccurate. The firing encompassed a huge radius, and trees along the way were getting destroyed. Some bullets also managed to scrape the surface of the container, and sparks were created from friction.
Li Ya Lin glanced at the rear mirror, and the next moment, the rear mirror was destroyed by a bullet. She cursed in silence. The heavy truck was difficult to control; it rocked violently as she tried to evade the oncoming trees that were obstructing the path. She could feel the pain in her butt due to all the incessant vibrations of the vehicle. The contents of the truck were flying all around, and Han Xiao had to use locks to fasten the weapons and machinery in place.
The two prisoners were sitting at the corner of the container, trembling profusely.
The Sun was setting, and it looked as if the skies had been stained red with blood.
Dozens of armored jeeps were engaged in the intense pursuit of the fleeing truck. The enemy troopers were fast approaching, and bullets were fired everywhere; gunshots could be heard all over the forest. The blares of the engines sounded like the roars of a wild dragon. The Wanderers who were at Crow Forest Town could hear the sounds of battle and started to search for the source of the faint sounds.
Closer and closer… closer and closer!
Suddenly, a truck emerged from the forest and entered Crow Forest Town like an uncontrollable rhinoceros. It crashed into a building, which instantly crumbled under the huge impact. The shape of the crash barrier at the head of the truck became warped.
The truck sped past the streets.
The Wanderers on the streets were shocked and quickly searched for shelters to hide. Only after confirming that the truck had driven past did they come out of hiding. Many of them were confused and astonished. Before they could even calm down, the armored jeeps entered the town, driving recklessly. Many buildings were destroyed, and it was a complete mess.
It was raining bullets, and many Wanderers were shot by stray bullets. Screams of pain could be heard all around, and the ground was drenched with blood.
The final rays of light from the sun disappeared, and night fell. The truck was finally at the edge of the forest, and the obstacle-free plains appeared before it. The headlights from the armored jeeps illuminated the darkness like a Light Dragon.
There was no obstacle blocking the way on the plains, so it was easier for the armored jeeps to close the gap.
Nearer and near they came. Six hundred, five hundred, four hundred meters!
”Zhang Wei, change into your armor!”
Zhang Wei felt a surge of adrenaline. Even before the command, he had prepared for the moment of his 'suit up'. Upon activating the armor, he noticed an immediate difference. The internal skeletal system provided power for all movements, and therefore, there was no need for his own strength to be used. His vision was also enhanced with the analysis interface. Chains of battle data flashed on the display. There was even an enhanced scope that offered greater shot accuracy.
Zhang Wei widened his eyes in disbelief.
”It is so powerful!”
Han Xiao loaded the high-explosive rounds into his sniper rifle and replied confidently, ”This is only a simple modification.”
It was right to have spent the $36,000 on the suit.