411: Chapter Four Hundred and Nine: Exchange 411: Chapter Four Hundred and Nine: Exchange “I’m quite willing to take care of the Chameleon incidentally; now you have to tell me about the combat capabilities of the Phantom Mercenary Group, and what kind of equipment they have.”
“The Phantom Mercenary Group has around forty members, most of them from South America; it’s a local Colombian mercenary group.
As for their strength, outside the jungle they are rubbish, but inside the jungle, their combat power is greatly enhanced, so it’s best not to fight against Phantoms in the jungle.
The standard uniform of the Phantom is the jungle camo worn by the Colombian government forces, and Teodulo’s people wear green clothes, which are easy to distinguish.
Their equipment isn’t anything special, nothing exceptional, but it’s well-suited for the jungle environment.
It’s worth mentioning that the members of the Phantom Mercenary Group are generally equipped with bulletproof vests, which is a rarity for a group that primarily operates within the jungle.
Overall, the Phantom Mercenary Group is very unique, a team that can exert extraordinary combat capabilities in jungle terrain, but once they leave the jungle, they are just cannon fodder.
Therefore, try to avoid combat with the Phantoms in the jungle; it would be best if you can settle the battle inside the camp.”
Gao Yang nodded and said, “Understood.
If we can continue this mission, I’ll try to take care of that Chameleon incidentally—just out of curiosity, how did he offend you?”
Nate waved his hand and said, “We’re all madmen; we love to fight, but we have humanity.
We wouldn’t shoot at weaponless women and children, but the Chameleon and his Phantom Mercenary Group are some utterly inhumane bastards.
The worst things in war—raping women, rounding up the children and then cutting those kids’ throats with knives—they enjoy doing all that.
Do you understand what I mean?
They don’t just do these things; they like doing them.”
Gao Yang frowned and said, “That’s atrocious.”
Nate shrugged and said, “I’m not someone who likes to meddle, nor will I protect those who are unrelated to me, but after all, we’re still human, and there are some things we just can’t accept.
The first time I encountered the Phantom Mercenary Group, my men witnessed their brutality.
We killed seven of the Phantom mercenaries and then blinded one of Teodulo’s eyes in front of him, but Teodulo protected him.
After that, although Teodulo still hired both us and the Phantom Mercenary Group, we never worked together.
I knew that once we left, Teodulo would definitely draw the Phantom Mercenary Group closer to him.
It would be somewhat troublesome to engage in a battle just to punish some unrelated scum, so it would be best if you could take out the Chameleon while dealing with Teodulo.”
Gao Yang nodded and said, “No problem.
As long as I see the Chameleon, I’ll definitely take him out.
But, as I’ve said several times, it’s still uncertain whether we can continue with this mission.”
Nate smiled and said, “The reason I’ve told you so much is that I hope you’ll make a move, thereby saving me the trouble.
So, your mission can of course continue.
Don’t worry, whether or not you notify Pailano, I won’t tell him that you’re going to take out Teodulo, so you can confidently proceed with your plan.
If I want you to help me eliminate the Chameleon, I have to give you the opportunity, right?”
“If that’s the case, then I have no issues at all.
Hmm, now that I think about it, although I can’t accept colluding with others to take out my employer, taking down a drug lord is always good, so I won’t voluntarily tell Pailano anything.
Additionally, I can tell you that, with your strength, taking down Pailano would be a piece of cake, even a direct assault would be no problem.”
“Is this an exchange of intelligence?
Okay then, thank you for the information.
I’ll try to attack after you have collected the money, so don’t drag it out too long.
Remember to give me a call when the time comes.”
“Thanks.
It won’t take too long.
By the time you locate Pailano’s camp, we’ll surely have left.”
After finishing speaking, Gao Yang pointed at the MP7A1 on the table and smiled, “Our MP5s are lacking in armor-piercing ability, and the Phantom mercenaries are all equipped with bulletproof vests.
Do me a favor, how about swapping all our MP5s for something better?
After all, Pailano’s people don’t have any bulletproof vests.
The MP5 should be enough for you.”
“You’re too greedy, I can’t agree to your request.
However, I can ask my people if anyone is willing to swap guns with you.
How many MP5s do you have?”
“We need three MP7A1s.
Apart from this one on the table, we would need two more.”
Nate shook his head, then pressed the transmit button on his radio headset and said in a deep voice, “Satan’s people are willing to take out those Phantom bastards, and they need two more MP7A1s.
Who’s willing to swap an MP7A1 for their MP5?”
One of Nate’s men around him was using an MP7A1; hearing Nate’s question, the soldier immediately raised his hand and said, “Major, if they’re going to take down the Chameleon, I’m willing to swap with them.”
Nate nodded, waited nonchalantly for a moment, then pointed to the headset on his ear and smiled at Gao Yang, “Heard you’re going to take down the Chameleon; a lot of people are willing to swap.
Alright, have your men bring their guns over.”
After speaking to Gao Yang, Nate turned to a soldier standing behind him and said, “Lucas, go get two MP7s and the corresponding ammo.”
Gao Yang also spoke through the radio, “Little Fly, gather up all our MP5s and the corresponding ammo and bring them here; we’re going to have an exchange with Angel.”
As Gao Yang spoke, Nate listened carefully to his headset, then said gravely, “Your request is granted, come over.”
After saying that, Nate gestured to Gao Yang, “One of my men wants to meet you.
I’ve agreed.”
Gao Yang couldn’t help but ask curiously, “Your man wants to meet me?
Why?”
Nate shrugged and said, “If you’re the only one in the Satan Mercenary Corps using a shotgun, then it’s the guy who was shooting at you with a shotgun and throwing grenades earlier.”
Before long, a soldier limped over, carrying a Benelli M4 shotgun and sporting a bloody gash on his left leg.
He saluted Nate upon reaching him, then turned his gaze to Gao Yang and looked him up and down.
Gao Yang made an apologetic gesture and said, “Sorry, buddy, if you got that wound just now, I’m really sorry.”
After eyeing Gao Yang for a moment, the soldier said coldly, “I’m Sirte, and I’m going to kill you.”
Gao Yang chuckled, “Pal, there are many who’ve wanted to kill me, yet here I am, still alive, and those who wanted me dead are all dead themselves.”
Sirte also cracked a smile, “That’s because our lieutenant colonel thinks it’s not time to take you out yet.”
A look of helplessness crossed Gao Yang’s face as he replied, “Your lieutenant colonel just did me a big favor, so I really can’t argue with you on this matter, so let’s leave this issue to be resolved later.”
Sirte nodded and said, “Satan will definitely annihilate the Angel.
I have no doubt about that.
If I get the chance, I’ll take you out myself, but it could also be me who ends up dead, because you’re indeed quite formidable.
I have a question, though.
Aren’t you a sniper?
Why are you using a shotgun now?”
Gao Yang smiled and answered, “When it’s appropriate to use a sniper rifle, I use a sniper rifle.
When it’s appropriate for a shotgun, I use a shotgun.”
“So, you were the one exchanging shotgun fire with me just now?”
“Yep, it was me.”
“Not many can handle both a sniper rifle and a shotgun well.
You injured my best friend with a sniper rifle, and you injured me with a shotgun.
I admit you’re really good, so I’ll try my best to take you out myself.”
Gao Yang, with an apologetic face, said, “Uh, sorry again, is your wound severe?”
Pointing to the gash on the outer side of his left thigh, Sirte said, “Luckily, it’s just a graze from a shotgun pellet.
I haven’t been injured in a long time, especially in a shootout with an enemy who’s also using a shotgun.”
“Well, I’m glad the bullet just grazed you; otherwise, your lieutenant colonel might not have been in a good mood to trade guns with me.”
Sirte replied coldly, “Don’t be too pleased with yourself; you don’t look much better than I do.”
Gao’s chest was protected by a battle vest, so he was not in much trouble, but his face was covered with cuts, and his arms and legs were stained with bloodstains from being forced to dive into a thorny bush.
Thus, Gao Yang indeed looked quite a mess.
Spreading his hands, Gao Yang laughed, “This is what happened after I fell into your trap.
I was nearly killed by the grenades you threw, so I’m sorry, buddy, but these wounds weren’t caused by you.”
Sirte stared at Gao Yang silently for a moment and then spoke in a deep voice, “What’s your primary role, a sniper or an assault specialist?”
“Neither.
My main position is marksman.”
With a frown, Sirte said, “I’m an assault specialist, and you’re a marksman.
That means we’re unlikely to encounter each other in combat.”
After thinking for a moment, Gao Yang nodded and said, “That’s right; unless it’s in the jungle, you wouldn’t have a chance to exchange shotgun fire with me, because you wouldn’t be able to get close to me.
Of course, if you switched to a rifle, then there might be a chance.”
Sirte appeared quite frustrated.
After a period of silence, he suddenly said, “The lieutenant colonel doesn’t want to kill you right now, so neither do I.
So, do you dare to have a competition with me, using shotguns?”
Gao Yang thought Sirte was rather stubborn, or perhaps not quite right in the head.
Furrowing his brow, he said, “Now?
Here?
It’s not really the right time, pal.
I don’t have much time, and actually, I was just about to grab my gun and leave.” (To be continued.
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