Military Research Institute, Lin Shusen found Lan Xue and quietly told her that the research results were completed. Lan Xue was thrilled, imdiately contacted Wu Jin, and upon hearing the news, Wu Jin was also very pleased. He promptly urged Lan Xue to hold their position for an hour and said he would send Drunkard to lead a team to escort the results to another base; the rest would be handled by Drunkard, who was to rejoin the squad imdiately with his team.
Lan Xue knew there was a new mission upon hearing this, and unhesitatingly agreed. She inford everyone of the situation and her speculations. Holding the position for rely an hour seed manageable, and with prevailing confidence, Luo Zheng continued to monitor the surveillance caras, occasionally chatting with Lan Xue and Zheng Duo. Ti flew by swiftly.
An hour later, a triangular helicopter arrived. Inford Lan Xue led her team outside to welco them. After signing the transfer docunts, the team boarded the helicopter that had appeared in the sky. Luo Zheng, lagging behind, pulled Drunkard aside anxiously, "The potential enemy might strike on the way, be careful."
"Worried about ?" Drunkard replied nonchalantly with a smile, "Look over there."
Luo Zheng followed his pointing finger and saw a squad of police cars approaching the entrance of the Military Research Institute. Drunkard explained, "They will travel by land, giving off the impression of an escort. I'll take the results on the helicopter and go by air. You take one helicopter, and the other two will proceed with the pretense of aerial cover. This way, anyone with ill intentions will think the items are in the ground convoy. They'll have to see if they're skilled enough to take anything from ."
"Impressive," Luo Zheng genuinely complinted with a thumbs-up. Being an Elite Soldier King, the thoughtfulness was indeed extraordinary. It seed he had worried needlessly. After giving a solemn salute, he turned and ran towards the helicopter. Monts later, the helicopter soared into the sky, heading towards the base.
When they reached the base around dinner ti, the team quickly deplaned, refreshed themselves, and changed into regular clothes before arriving at the ss hall. In the private dining room, Wu Jin had prepared a celebratory feast. Without any reservations, everyone feasted heartily. After dinner, they followed Wu Jin to his office, lined up with steadfast and sharp gazes.
Wu Jin looked at everyone with satisfaction and a smile of relief. He picked up the photocopied docunts, five copies in total, and distributed them to the team. His expression turned serious, "Brothers, I know you're weary, but still, I shouldered the pressure and secured this mission for you. I hope you won't let down. Please, take a seat and review the docunts before we continue."
"Yes, thank you, Commander, for your trust," Lan Xue spoke on behalf of the team, giving everyone a look, and they sat down on the sofas with serious expressions, flipping through the docunts. The information wasn't very detailed; it contained a brief explanation and precautions regarding Clostridium Botulinum Toxin, followed by details about the base and satellite aerial photos.
Minutes later, having reviewed the docunts, they exchanged looks, each seeing fervor in the others' eyes—for them, as warriors, there was nothing they craved more than an open fight against the Japanese and teaching a lesson to those arrogant fools, to avenge and mollify the grievances of their ancestors.
The mission was extrely challenging, surpassing the difficulty of any previous missions the team had undertaken. Lan Xue was well aware that a mission of this level should be undertaken by soone of the Elite Soldier King Level; her team mbers were only Ordinary Soldier Kings, and with just one Elite Soldier King like herself, their collective strength was far from sufficient. Her brows furrowed tightly; not afraid to die, but fearful of failing the mission.
"All done reading? Any questions?" Wu Jin asked calmly.
Everyone looked at Lan Xue, who said coldly, "Commander, thank you for entrusting such an important mission to our team. As soldiers, we don't question the target, location, or ti—we proceed without hesitation and without regret. However, the stakes are high, and for us, dying is a minor issue, but failing to complete the mission would be a serious matter."
Wu Jin didn't imdiately respond, but glanced at the others; his eyes finally settled on Luo Zheng, and he said with interest, "I understand your feelings, and I have no doubt about your loyalty and bravery. Ghost, your thoughts?"
"Guaranteed mission completion," Ghost said solemnly as he stood up, his expression grave.
"Good, that's the spirit. But your captain also made a good point. Why are you certain you can complete the mission? I won't hide the fact from you—this mission should have been given to an Elite Soldier King Team, and your strength is not quite there yet. The organization is not fully confident in entrusting it to you; I've resisted the pressure but I need you to give confidence," Wu Jin said, his deanor serious.
"Thank you, Commander," the team said unanimously, all standing up with determinate eyes.
"Thanking won't solve anything. I need confidence and resolve. Ghost, you first," the Commander prompted.
"Yes," Luo Zheng answered, organizing his thoughts before continuing, "Based on the present outlook of this mission, there's a fifty percent chance of success."
"Hold on, fifty percent? Reasons?" Wu Jin interrupted Luo Zheng, curiosity evident on his face. In his view, if an Elite Soldier King Team were sent, perhaps there was a fifty percent chance of success. But for an ordinary Soldier King Team, even with the leadership of an Elite Soldier King like Lan Xue, where did such confidence co from?
"Natural climate," Luo Zheng said sternly, pausing as he saw Wu Jin deep in thought.
"Be more specific," Wu Jin urged when he noticed Luo Zheng pausing.
"The enemy's research base is located in a primitive forest with a complex water system and ecological diversity, fraught with dangers. More importantly, the climate is volatile and unpredictable. Once a battle comnces, both sides will face the invincible enemy of nature, and amid natural elents, all potential and accidents can occur. Both friend and foe will have to deal with nature's ruthlessness. Therefore, there are opportunities. If used properly, it's a fifty-fifty scenario," Luo Zheng elaborated.
"Your point is valid. In the primitive forest, both sides share a common enemy—nature itself. In other words, the most fearso enemy you have to face is not the Japanese, but nature itself: plagues, poisonous gases, landslides, floods, lightning, fierce beasts, and so on. These are as lethal to the enemy as to you. It will demonstrate who has stronger jungle survival skills. Very well, continue."
"Yes," Luo Zheng went on, "The intel indicates that the base is guarded by nearly a thousand Self-Defense Forces, heavily fortified. If I'm not wrong, there will likely be Ninjas too. It's unreasonable for such an important place not to be guarded by elite soldiers. Special Forces may also be present. Without sufficient intel, we can only make the quickest arrangents. Fortunately, we have a month. We will finalize the combat plans according to the situation, but we must have the best possible equipnt."
"No problem, I'll arrange for the Equipnt Team to provide you with so good gear," Wu Jin promised readily.
Upon hearing this, everyone smiled, their eyes gleaming with the will to battle.
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