Ashizif, a village in western Pakistan, bordering Iran and Afghanistan.
While looking at it from afar, a word came to mind.
‘… It’s cheap.’
Something wasn’t visible.
Assisif was just a form of a country village built on gray sand and soil.
A village where one-story buildings built with earth and unfinished walls stand erratically.
That was all, but the hand holding the HK416 was getting stronger.
The index finger of his right hand, which had been placed across the trigger guard, naturally gained strength, and his left hand, which was holding the barrel, also wriggled as if it were going to be pulled at any moment.
I didn’t know if it was because I thought I had Pikal or if it was because I was more sensitive than usual.
It was around the time when I was clearing my mind and looking through the car window.
I heard Jake’s radio.
– This is Charlie 01. As of the current time, all Sierra are out of line.
“Charlie 02. Good reception.”
As I answered his words, I checked my side mirror for a moment.
A Japanese-made wagon was pulling sideways among the dust rising from the back of the ranks.
It was a vehicle in which the personnel who guarded us on the ground boarded.
It seemed that some of the troops of the Devgruna Marine Raiders had boarded and followed them until the end, and now that Asisif was right in front of them, they had fallen off.
Now they will support us in case of emergency or assist us in case of expulsion.
Finishing those thoughts, I took my eyes off the side mirror and looked out the front of the car window again.
Then a different voice came this time.
– This is Echo 01.
It was the voice of command.
As I listened closely to what was going on, something quite heavy was added.
– A total of 282 hostages currently identified.
“… … !”
It was a word worth saying.
I heard that the enemy was taking hostages on the way, but I never imagined it would be in the hundreds.
I thought it was a few or a dozen or so.
But 282 people?
“Damn it, aren’t these crazy bastards?”
Andrei uttered a curse as if out of breath, and I repeated the same swear word.
It was because there were only 2,400 residents of Asizif, and 282 of them accounted for well over 10%.
It was crazy, but not incomprehensible.
There was something to be measured.
‘… It must be because of the bombing.’
Since the location was specific, the US military could have sent fighter jets or attack helicopters to destroy the area.
Of course, if it did without Pakistan’s permission, it would escalate into a diplomatic issue or something to be dealt with, but even at the risk of it, the possibility of attacking Pikal could not be ruled out.
And in the process, several or even dozens of hostages could have been sacrificed.
It was possible.
Because the United States was not a group that acted according to unconditional justice and good will.
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Like other countries, the United States prioritizes its own national interests, and in some cases could suffer some loss.
It was possible to conceal or change the truth.
Just looking at the operations I’ve been carrying out since I joined Lareple, and looking at the numerous CIA documents that had been declassified before that, I could tell enough.
As such, he must have judged that it would be more difficult to bombard hundreds of hostages than dozens.
If 1-2 people were just killed by mistake, 100-200 people would be reluctant because it was a massacre.
In the meantime, the radio soon added.
It was more uplifting than anything I had just heard.
– Among them, 185 people were caught in the Tango residence, and 8, 11, 14, 19, 22, and 23 people were respectively caught in 6 buildings around it.
“what? What are you talking about, this?”
It was Andrei’s reaction, but I hesitated too.
It was because the fact that 185 people entered the Tango residence meant that all of them were crammed into one building.
“Lee, do you understand this now?”
Andrei asked me, but I just shook my head.
It was because it was not in Lareple, of course, and it was a situation that I hadn’t even thought of on the way.
There were no large buildings that could be called gymnasiums or public buildings.
The house of the person who plays the role of the village head is only a slightly wider two-story house.
It wasn’t too big either.
If 185 people went in, the inside would probably be full.
Also, the number of enemies who had to control the hostage was only about 50 at most.
Even 10 of the people who came with me remained at the airport.
Of course, 50 was not a small number.
It was clear that all of them were from mercenaries who were said to be flying and had great abilities.
But in the end it would be a person.
It would be difficult to control too many hostages unless it was a ploy to stage a hostage-taking like a bank robbery.
Rather, it was ineffective for engagement.
Even if you use the hostage as a cannon fodder, it won’t be easy to handle.
While thinking about that, Harry said as if to help.
“Senior, if it’s like this, why don’t you get a numerical advantage and surround it? In this case, it would be better to press the standard… … .”
I cut it off before it stretched any further.
“You want to leave Pikal in someone else’s hands?”
Surrounding Pikal with a tactical advantage and figuring out what he was doing was important, but he had to deal with it himself.
No, that was my destiny to get this game right.
What if, by any chance, the U.S. military is put in and survives, or if it goes missing and becomes unknown?
It was something to shake my head at.
I, too, have struggled to kill Pikal and prevent the end of the world.
I couldn’t come to the end and ask for the US military to be put in.
Of course, I couldn’t reveal all of this, but fortunately Harry was nodding his head as if he understood me.
“ah… Well, that’s right. I was wrong, senior.”
“Focus on it if you know, it’s all here.”
While answering, I heard Jake’s words.
As soon as the radio came out, it seemed that the decision was made right away.
– This is Charlie 01. As of the current time, all personnel except for Charlie 02 must be very careful about firing.
“Good reception.”
answered briefly.
This was because civilian casualties could occur quite a bit, but fighting could not be avoided.
If I didn’t notice and did something wrong, my ally could see blood.
that could be me
Moreover, isn’t it a situation where my last opponent, Pikal, is right in front of me?
Eating harder and harder, I raised the gun and placed it on the dashboard.
It was because they had entered the entrance of the village of Asizif before they knew it.
A space with houses and alleys.
To put it simply, the distance to the enemy was only a few hundred meters.
It wasn’t a range where a gunfight could happen right away, but it wasn’t a range where you could keep a close eye on the car like you did just now.
Now I had to prepare for the engagement.
And according to the plan established in advance, it was time to get off soon.
Just in time, a radio message with the same content was heard.
– This is Charlie 01. Charlie 02, stop the car and get off while being vigilant.
“Good reception.”
While answering, Harry, who had heard the radio together, slowly pulled over.
burrung-
I turned off the engine, came to a complete stop, and at the same time opened the car door and got out.
And immediately pointed the gun at the enemy.
This was possible thanks to the fact that the movement routes of about 50 people who had already entered from outside were identified through satellites, and even the buildings where they were currently hiding were identified.
He knew not only the target, Pikal, but also the location of his men.
But I couldn’t look back.
Residents whose families were held hostage could have pointed their guns at them.
However, it seemed like that would never happen.
“… … .”
It was because the village where we got off was so quiet.
It wasn’t just being at home, there was no noise at all, as if I was holding my breath.
Only the occasional sandstorm and the engine sound of the vehicle can be heard.
‘Is that why you’re cheap… … .’
While exhaling a long sigh through the nose.
Tuk-tuk.
Receiving the forward signal transmitted to my thigh, I moved forward along the wall.
Aiming the gun to kill immediately upon discovery.
However, it soon stalled.
It was because I witnessed something beyond my imagination while walking along the wall and aiming at the enemy building.
I still wanted to shoot anything, but I quickly realized that it was not as easy as I thought.
– ah… what the hell is that… … !
Hearing something similar to Rachel’s sigh, I ended up swearing.
“I’m sick… … .”
The small square windows were filled with images of crying children.
It’s also packed without gaps.
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Limbs and everything else were tied up and set up or hung in front of a window.
– Children… How could you… … .
As Rachel’s words continued, Jake’s voice added.
-Charlie 02… Do you see anything? Please check if triggering is possible.
After thinking about his words for a while, he replied.
“… It works.”
The children were so attached that it seemed difficult to throw a flashbang or something, but there was something that caught my eye even in the midst of it.
Muzzles and lenses protruding from the children’s faces.
Of course, if it was triggered, the lenses would burst and the kids would get hurt, but that was all I could see in the current situation, so I couldn’t help it.
I didn’t even want to let go of it.
While I was thinking about that, I heard the voice of the commanding department.
– This is Echo 00. Charlie, please check if it is possible to suppress the enemy immediately.
– This is Charlie 01. Checking the current suppression method.
Jake answered, with an answer that made me pause.
– On the tango side, 8 November Lima seems likely.
“… … .”
Jake didn’t answer right away.
It was because what the dirty word 8 November Lima meant was a nuclear missile launch.
‘f*ck you… Gee, you’re ready… … .’
I was stunned.
I’ve heard that traces of nuclear missiles have been found in the Republic of Camarnia, but could they really be launched?
Then came Jake’s words.
– Echo 00, this is Charlie 01. Currently 8 November Lima, how many are there?
– This is echo 00. Currently 1 confirmed.
– Good reception.
Jake gave a short reply and gave the order right away.
– Prepare to enter.
“Ah, maybe… … .”
There was something in his words.
It was because there were things in the car that I had prepared without knowing.
shield.
It was also something that could block armor-piercing rifle bullets and heavy machine gun bullets up to 50 caliber.
As I expected, Jake quickly concluded his speech.
– Yes, I’ll bring you a shield. Charlie 03 and 06 follow me.
He had called Jose and Andrei.
I knew very well what the standard was.
strength.
Because the weight of the shield is considerable, they called those who are tall enough to carry it.
– I’m going to pierce that way with a shield… … ? damn, that’s crazy
Among them, Andrei muttered with curses, but he couldn’t resist Jake’s words.
Because he knows there’s no other way right now.
Neither did I.
I wasn’t afraid to go in with a shield, but it was difficult in many ways because it was clearly visible.
maybe get hurt
Even though the shield blocks even heavy machine gun bullets, it doesn’t cover all body parts.
If it wasn’t for the direction he was holding, he might get hit in the gap.
There was a possibility of getting hit by a ricochet.
There was a high probability that not only us, but also the hostages would bleed in the process.
But it wasn’t impossible at all.
Even though they tied the children together, there was a small gap in the end.
If you get a little closer, you can shoot enough.
Jake must have made the same decision.
‘Although it’s tough, well… … .’
While I was clearing my thoughts, I heard a new radio from the command.
as if concerned
But the content was not.
-Charlie 01, this is Echo 00. Immediate bombing is on standby, so request it if it is difficult to subdue tango.
“… … ?!”
It was ready to shoot when requested.
To put it simply, it means to destroy this place with a single word.
‘I can really kill them all… … ?’
He shook his head left and right.
It was because he had no intention of killing hundreds of hostages just because they were difficult to subdue.
Above all, he had the confidence to carry out the operation.
But, are you going to bomb?
Rather, it was a sound that ignited the will.
I thought I would do it.
I was able to do enough
While I was trying to calm myself down, a large figure appeared on the left and right along with the movement of people.
It was Andrei and Jose who brought the shield with Jake.
– … It’s f*cking heavy, damn it.
– How heavy is this? hehehe, it must have been worth the exercise. I thought I would protect Lee.
After the words of the two people, the head shaking left and right stopped.
Then the words came out in verse.
“okay… This is it.”
Commitment wasn’t everything.
I can do it because I am with them.
They were people I could trust, and they were people with that kind of ability.
It was time to be sure.
A voice came from behind, and a gruff, heavy voice reappeared.
Even with two shields in each hand.
– This is Charlie 01, bombing refused. I will be moving soon.