Mercenary I am the king

Chapter 196 Death is Not Dead
After confirming the lair of the "Hunter" organization, Song Heping did not rush to take action.

He knew that every step required caution and precision. Although he had the ability to immediately contact the US military and ask them to send F-15 fighter jets that had been deployed nearby to drop bunker-buster bombs for bombing, this would allow more than a dozen snipers who had left the underground fortifications to slip through the net.

What he wanted was a complete victory, to catch all the "hunters" in one fell swoop and leave no trouble behind.

At 11 o'clock in the evening, according to the predetermined plan, the three US troops responsible for attacking the west side of Mosul began to gradually withdraw from the city.

As the troops withdrew, the gunfire in the city gradually became less frequent and finally turned into silence.

At this time, in a building in Zone J of Mosul, Abu was receiving reports from his subordinates through the intercom.

"Chief, the enemy has retreated."

The subordinate's voice came, with a hint of surprise and confusion in his words.

Abu was also surprised when he heard the news.

He originally thought that the US military's night attack was due to the urgent situation. After all, the battle between the "Hunter" organization and the US military had lasted for nearly a week. The other side had failed to attack during the day several times and had made no progress. It was not surprising that they took the risk of launching an attack at night.

However, he was really surprised that the other side withdrew in such a short time.

Abu looked at the time. Only one hour had passed since he received the news of the US attack.

The US military deployed three battalions of troops with great momentum, but they retreated quickly after just getting into the game.

This made Abu feel confused and angry.

"What a coward!" He sneered in his heart, but his hatred grew stronger.

Abu still vividly remembers the early days of Operation Iriguchi, when the government forces quickly collapsed and most of the troops surrendered in an organized manner.

Those generals didn't even have the courage to engage in direct fire with the US military.

The US military advance team and secret intelligence agents entered Irigo with large amounts of cash and negotiated with local garrisons wherever they passed.

In the face of money, those generals who should have held on to the end chose to surrender.

They are greedy and cowardly, afraid of the power of the US military and tempted by money.

However, it now appears that the US-led coalition is not invincible. The battle for Mosul has lasted for more than half a year, but the "Hunter-Hunter" organization is still holding its ground and has not been completely conquered.

This is enough to prove that the previous failures were more due to being scared, rather than the US military being really invincible.

"Everyone, go back and rest first." Abu expressed concern for his subordinates: "They may come again tomorrow, so we need to be well-rested to deal with it."

He knew the cruelty and ruthlessness of war, so he cherished every opportunity to rest. After ending the call, Abu climbed out of his hiding place and put his homemade camouflage clothes aside.

He was reluctant to return to the underground fortifications to rest, as the air there was suffocating, as if he were in a tomb.

Abu sat on the ground, leaning against the fence, drinking water and staring at the dark night sky.

He reached out and spread out his homemade ghillie suit, intending to use it as a sleeping mat.

This ghillie suit is made of raincoat and cloth strips, and the color is specially treated to blend in with the surrounding environment.

In the ruins of a city, wearing it can conceal yourself very well, and it is difficult to detect with the naked eye unless using an infrared thermal imager.

boom--

Just as Abu was about to lie down to rest, a huge explosion suddenly sounded in the distance. A ball of fire rose from the center of the city and shot straight into the sky.

Abu stood there in astonishment, even forgetting to shout, because the fireball rose from the Rahim district, the direction of the Hunter's underground fortifications!
"what happened!?"

Abu's kettle fell to the ground, splashing water all over the floor.

……

"Success!"

Inside a building near the Rahim block, Mist excitedly pumped his fist in celebration.

He witnessed the entire explosion process through a telescope, his heart filled with joy of victory.

Everything was planned so perfectly. Just twenty minutes ago, the snipers who had left returned to the underground fortifications and disappeared at the entrance of the underground sewer where the observation scope was aimed.

Song Heping immediately ordered Mist to contact the Air Force. After a brief communication, two US F-15 fighter jets on standby over Mosul quickly adjusted their course and flew towards the target.

The precise target coordinates and flight route have been marked on the navigator to ensure that the bomb can hit the target accurately.

In less than fifteen minutes, F-15 fighter jets arrived over the city of Mosul.

Unit 1 launched the first attack, locked the entrance position with a laser, and input the coordinate information into the guidance head of the GBU-28 bunker buster.

Then, the pilot dropped the bomb decisively.

The GBU-28 bunker buster falls rapidly due to its own weight, and the front stabilizer fins and control rudders constantly adjust the angle to ensure that the bomb can accurately hit the target.

In the end, the 2.3-ton bomb seemed to have eyes and penetrated directly into the entrance of the "Hunter" headquarters.

The bomb did not explode immediately, but continued to go deeper underground, looking for a more suitable explosion point.

The gust of air when landing knocked the sentry at the door to the ground. They both crawled out of the dust in a daze, looking in horror at the hole made by the bunker-drilling bomb not far away.

boom--

Before they could figure out what was happening, the two poor guys were turned into dust by the high temperature and pressure of the explosion.

The explosion tore the ground apart and arched it, as if a ferocious monster was about to break out of the earth. The entire underground fortification was shaken by the shock wave of the explosion and finally collapsed with a loud bang.

The flames of the explosion broke through the ground, carrying dust and body fragments straight into the sky, dyeing the night sky blood red.

Song Heping did not witness the explosion in person. He sat aside and watched Mist dancing with excitement.

He never doubted the US Air Force's strength in terms of throwing accuracy.

If Operation Erigo Liberty was a huge success, the U.S. Air Force undoubtedly played an indispensable role. Destroying such an underground fortification was a piece of cake for those veteran pilots.

boom--

Within just thirty seconds after the first bomb exploded, a second GBU-28 bunker buster followed closely, accurately hitting an area about 100 meters away from the first explosion point.

The raging flames shot up into the sky again, and the ground that had been bombed before collapsed violently again, and a large area of ​​the ground in the entire block sank into the ground.

Even five hundred meters away, Mist and Song Heping could deeply feel the violent shaking of the building, as if they had experienced a small earthquake.

This time, Song Heping finally stood up, walked to the window, and looked towards the target location.

The original entrance has disappeared without a trace.

The buildings surrounding the entrance had collapsed, leaving a devastated scene. Over an area the size of a football field, the ground had collapsed significantly.

"Ugh……"

Song Heping couldn't help but sigh.

He originally hoped that the power of the GBU-28 could be reduced to reduce its impact on the surrounding area, but now it seems that its explosive equivalent is still not to be underestimated.

If we estimate this power, there are probably only a few members of the "Hunter" organization hiding underground who can survive by chance.

"Song, you did a great job."

Mist gave him a thumbs-up.

However, Song Heping did not feel excited at all.

The cruelty of modern warfare far exceeded his imagination.

"Ah."

He responded to Mist calmly.

I couldn't help but think to myself that perhaps selling arms would be safer.

Even the strongest individual cannot escape death under the power of the bomb.

"GHOST calling Aerie."

"please say."

"The strike was precise, with both bombs successfully hitting the underground fortifications. Currently, Rahim Street has been reduced to ruins. The assessment result is A-level."

"Roger that. We're awaiting the aerial observation assessment."

"Requesting the implementation of Plan C."

"Rest assured, we will make a decision after obtaining the assessment results. GHOST, please remain hidden and await further instructions (MARK)."

"OVER."

"Song, they are conducting an assessment." Mist ended the call, walked to Song Heping's side, and said in a deep voice: "We need to stay here until dawn. If all goes well, the troops outside the city will launch a full-scale attack during the day."

"Ah."

Song Heping noticed that people began to appear around the blocks in the distance.

And the number of people is increasing.

The whole of Mosul seemed to be shrouded in a tense and weird atmosphere.

He heard the roar of the engine.

So he walked to another window, carefully opened the curtains and looked out.

The originally quiet street has now become extremely noisy.

A large crowd shouted and rushed towards the explosion site.

He noticed that these men were carrying weapons.

Apparently, the armed groups that had been established learned about the attack on the "Hunter" headquarters and rushed to reinforce.

"We have nowhere to go now."

Song Heping said in a deep voice: "This explosion has undoubtedly stirred up a hornet's nest. I estimate that before dawn, the surrounding area will be full of people from armed groups, and we will not be able to escape."

Mist said, "As long as they don't find us hiding here, let them do whatever they want. Without the assistance of the 'Hunter', the daytime clearing operation will be able to proceed smoothly."

Song Heping nodded thoughtfully, but felt an inexplicable uneasiness in his heart.

He couldn't explain the specific reason.

It seems that everything can only be determined by dawn.

If the US troops can successfully advance to the city center, the operation will basically be declared a success.

According to the original plan, Song Heping and Mist will reunite with Mira and the other two and evacuate with the attacking forces.

While Song Heping and others were hiding in the building waiting for evacuation, Abu quietly climbed onto the roof of a building in the city and put on his ghillie suit again.

As a top sniper, he has demonstrated extraordinary emotional control.

After learning that his men were almost wiped out, he did not show much emotion.

Two high-yield bunker-buster bombs had reduced everything to nothing.

Today, the underground fortifications have become a silent tomb, burying all life inside.

Abu had no intention of returning to headquarters to check the situation.

Because he knew very well that even if he went back it would be of no use.

As a sniper, he is not a doctor who saves lives and heals the wounded.

Even if a doctor were here, there would probably be nothing he could do to save the patient.

He decided to wait here until dawn.

This location is excellent.

Without the assistance of the "Hunter", the coalition's clearing operation tomorrow will be unstoppable.

And he will be the one who causes them the most trouble.

Abu knew very well that Mosul was no longer defensible.

Since he is destined to leave, he must make a big move before leaving.

If the coalition commander believes that the "Hunter" organization has been completely destroyed, then it is the best time for him to take action.

This place is close to the city center, where he will wait for the big fish to bite.

　Asking for a monthly ticket! Asking for a monthly ticket!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)