"Worried, how can I not be worried? I'm not clear on the specific reasons—perhaps it's to boost our fa or perhaps it's sothing else. The Song family's influence can't sway my grandfather, and since he has selected us to co here, he definitely has his reasons, which will beco clear in ti. There's no need to overthink it. As long as we're together, any mission is acceptable, right?" Lan Xue explained.
"That's also true, let's talk more when we return," Luo Zheng thought for a mont, then smiled.
The two quickly arrived at the tent and relayed what they had seen to Snow Leopard, who was on guard. Seeing that every country had brought out their advanced weapons, Snow Leopard's expression turned unnatural. Before long, Ghost Hand and Mountain Eagle also returned, and the information they had gathered was similar. Everyone discussed but couldn't understand the situation. Ghost Hand said indifferently, "Forget it, let's not think too much about it. We'll adapt as things happen. Let's talk about the competition instead."
"Yeah, what do you want to say?" asked Lan Xue, curious.
"Several small countries and teams ranked in the top ten have already contacted us. On our way back, I t our liaison officer who ntioned that the countries which initially intended to ally with us have approached other countries instead, with unclear intentions. In other words, we're now left on our own," Ghost Hand said, annoyed.
"It's not a big deal. Fewer people is better. We have an advantage that they don't," Luo Zheng saw that everyone was in low spirits, and after thinking for a bit, continued, "Countries do not understand the Wild Wolf rcenary Group as much as we do; they are very unfamiliar with their combat style, which is our advantage. As long as we work together, there's definitely a chance."
"Ghost is right. Getting discouraged won't help anyone. How effective are high-grade weapons anyway? Back in the day, our revolutionary forefathers, with only millet and rifles, defeated Japan with their planes and cannons—it's all about strategy and tactics," Lan Xue also realized the poor mood among the group and stood up to support Luo Zheng's viewpoint.
"Don't worry, I'm fine," Ghost Hand quickly adjusted his attitude and said, "In this competition, whoever kills the Wolf King takes first place. As for the second, third, and other places, they are determined by the count of enemies killed. Satellite imaging will verify the results, and command centers from all countries will verify simultaneously, leaving no room for falsification. Should we discuss the tactical plan for the competition?"
Satellite imaging verification of results is a common practice. Simply put, after a team kills a certain number of targets, they call the command center via satellite phone. The command center, using satellite imaging, counts the kills, accumulating points. Once soone kills the Wolf King and it is confird, the competition officially ends. Kills during retreat do not count. Killing the Wolf King unequivocally secures first place; ranking for the others is based on their numbers, which is fair and transparent, and widely known.
When it ca to strategic and tactical issues, everyone turned their attention to Luo Zheng. Since he had been chosen as the de facto team leader, it was natural for him to make decisions. Luo Zheng thought for a mont and said, "We can't compete in kill count with the stronger teams. The strong teams, supported by smaller countries' teams, have more firepower, so they'll definitely have more kills. I suggest we focus on directly pursuing the Wolf King, aiming for first place. If not successful, we'll die trying."
"Exactly, go big or go ho. I agree," Ghost Hand imdiately chid in.
"If we can't compete in kill count, let's target the Wolf King directly. This thod is good—go big or go ho. If we hit, we all beco heroes; if not, it's not like we had much chance to win anyway. Let's go for it and give it our all," Snow Leopard said fiercely, supporting Luo Zheng's choice.
"Right, let's give it our all," Mountain Eagle quickly agreed.
Luo Zheng looked at Lan Xue, who gave a slight nod in approval, her eyes brimming with laughter. Luo Zheng then knew Lan Xue's choice. They exchanged a knowing smile and he continued, "The strategy has been set, next up is tactical arrangent. Guys, even though the strong team is equipped with high-end weapons, there's one point in which they are inferior to us, and that's understanding the Wolf King."
"What do you an?" Lan Xue keenly sensed there was another implication in Luo Zheng's words and promptly asked. The others also felt it and turned to Luo Zheng, their faces showing curiosity.
"I co from a hunter background. Hunters are most familiar not with the environnt where the prey lives, but with the prey's habits," Luo Zheng said as he cautiously glanced outside the tent. Mountain Eagle, understanding the hint, rushed out to check. After confirming that no one was eavesdropping, he ca back in and nodded respectfully at Luo Zheng.
Relieved that no one was overhearing, Luo Zheng lowered his voice, "The last ti we surrounded the base of the Wild Wolf rcenary Group, we discovered that the Wolf King could control wolves to attack. It must be the sa here. The tropical savannah has hyenas, which are also a type of wolf, naturally fierce and aggressive, and not easy to provoke. I'm certain that the Wolf King will play the sa tricks here."
"The hyenas are fiercer than the wolves in the jungle, and there are no trees on the savannah for us to climb. We won't even have ti to hide. What do you an?" Lan Xue whispered, her eyes filled with curiosity.
"Why hide?" Luo Zheng countered, seeing everyone's curious expressions, he explained, "The closer we get to the Wolf King's headquarters, the more dangerous it is with land mines everywhere. But it's different with hyenas. If the Wolf King has trained a Hyena King to control the hyenas, then the Hyena King must know where the land mines are and would inform the hyenas. Otherwise, the hyenas would have died out long ago. Therefore, if we follow the hyenas' tracks, we won't step on any land mines."
"Hiss, what a great idea—I hadn't thought of that," Ghost Hand said in surprise, looking at Luo Zheng with delight in his eyes and laughed, "Ghost brother, your hunter identity really cos in handy, a cure-all solution. You found a way out of such a tough spot, brother, I'm impressed."
"Yeah, that way, we could sneak into the Wolf King Headquarters before anyone else and take down the Wolf King. Victory's ours," Snow Leopard also said excitedly.
"You really do have a way; you can leverage anything," Lan Xue also said approvingly, her eyes full of smiles, but then she noticed Luo Zheng looked severe, his brows tightly furrowed, and laden with worries. Surprised, she exchanged glances with Ghost Hand and the others. Everyone quieted down, and Lan Xue curiously whispered, "What's wrong?"
"Do you still rember the fiasco of the Wolf King's escape?" Luo Zheng said gravely, waiting for everyone to nod before continuing, "Based on my understanding of the Wolf King, this guy would never leave himself at such a disadvantage. With the United Nations causing such a huge uproar and the world's finest Special Forces coming together for the surrounding, the Wolf King would have to respond; he can't just do nothing. After it gets out, he'd have a hard ti in the rcenary world, but he would definitely have a retreat plan. Currently, I can't think of what it is. Does anyone have any ideas?"
"Exactly, without mastering the Wolf King's retreat plan, even if we breach their headquarters it would all be in vain—like fetching water with a bamboo basket," Snow Leopard said helplessly.
"I'm more curious, if the Wolf King flees, who wins this ga?" Luo Zheng continued to ask.
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