484: Chapter 481: Quick Action 484: Chapter 481: Quick Action Boyaco Avenue is a main thoroughfare in Bogota, similar to a ring road.
Although there are many vehicles, they don’t move slowly.
While it was necessary to traverse the entire city again, and risk being intercepted if discovered, killing and turning back had shaken off the pursuing troops.
Therefore, the level of danger had undoubtedly reduced significantly.
As they continued forward with bated breath for about ten minutes, peace still reigned on the streets.
However, to pass through Bogota would take at least an hour; the route to safety was still very long.
While Gao Yang was anxiously moving ahead, his phone rang again.
Picking it up, he found it was from an unknown number.
Despite being an unknown number, Gao Yang eventually answered the call.
“This is Grand Ivan.”
Upon hearing the voice from the other end of the call, Gao Yang immediately said, “Hello, this is Ram.”
“I just found out what happened over there.
Now tell me, what’s your situation?”
“Not good, very bad.
We just shook off a deadly pursuit, but there’s a long time before we can leave Bogota.
Frankly, I’m not sure we can reach the jungle without being discovered.
It’s all down to luck.”
“Tell me your plan.”
“We’re planning to enter the rainforest from No.
40 Motorway on the south side of Bogota, then capture a drug trafficker’s camp to rest for a while.
We have five seriously wounded, we can’t waste too much time on the road.”
After a moment of silence, Grand Ivan said somberly, “Tell me your current situation in detail.
Also, what’s the greatest difficulty you’re facing right now?”
Gao Yang glanced at Nate and after careful consideration, recounted their recent experiences.
He concluded, “I think, the greatest difficulty is the Colombian Air Force.
If we face ground interception, we can still manage to break through.
But against aerial strikes we have no means of retaliation.
Right now, we can only hope not to be discovered.”
Grand Ivan immediately said, “I understand.
Your thinking is good, keep it up.
I’ll arrange for statements and actions to divert the military’s attention to the north.
Also, since you’re leaving via No.
40 Motorway, I’ll arrange for someone to meet you.”
Grand Ivan spoke with such confidence that Gao Yang was baffled.
Currently in South Africa, to exert such significant influence over distant Colombia, truly befits a top-notch arms dealer.
Gao Yang hurriedly said, “If that can be done, then that’s excellent.
But, your actions must be quick.”
“Understood, it will be quick.
Also, how’s Ivan doing?”
“Ivan is currently stable, but he has been seriously injured.
I cannot promise much, but I can guarantee we will do everything possible to keep him alive.”
Gao Yang didn’t want to give Grand Ivan false hope.
Some things are better clarified sooner.
After hearing Gao Yang’s response, Grand Ivan sighed and said, “I understand.
I know you’ve made every effort.
Ram, thank you.
Ivan and I owe you a great favor.
You’ve put your all into saving Ivan, so I will put everything into saving you.
Rest assured, whether Ivan survives or not, I will do my utmost to rescue you.
I am prepared to wage a nationwide war in Colombia if necessary.
Now, stay in touch and wait for my call.”
After hanging up, Gao Yang’s confidence in their chances of survival increased somewhat.
Grand Ivan had promised to mobilize all his power to extract them, and although the extent of Grand Ivan’s influence was uncertain, he was known to be the kind of man nations relied on to wage a proper war.
Just then, Chloe’s voice came through the intercom again.
“Report, the latest intelligence, the President of Colombia is delivering a TV speech, claiming that the battle in the city was a terror attack initiated by the FAEC, declaring an additional deployment of troops to decisively combat the attackers, and stating that to prevent further FAEC activities in the city, the military has been dispatched to close all roads entering and exiting Bogota.”
What was inevitable had still come.
Gao Yang was not too surprised; after such a large-scale battle in the capital, resulting in more than a hundred military and police casualties, it would have been strange had Bogota not initiated a city-wide lockdown.
Nate immediately said, “What’s the specific action plan, how will they lock down the city, and how long will it take the military to enforce the lockdown?”
“The details of the military’s action plan are unknown, but it won’t be quick to blockade the main roads of the city.
It’s estimated that they will need more than thirty minutes.”
Nate said gravely, “We have a chance.
Proceed as planned.
If the roads are blocked before we leave the city, we’ll break through forcefully.
Also, how’s the diversionary statement progressing?”
“The statement has been released online, but besides that, there’s no particularly effective channel.
It hasn’t drawn any special attention from the Colombian government, and its impact isn’t significant.”
The plan to divert disaster east was not going as well as hoped, which was not surprising.
A casual online statement could hardly draw attention away; perhaps it would provoke interest afterward, but without coordinated action, it would surely not be taken much notice of.
However, just a few minutes later, Chloe hastily reported via the intercom, “Reporting, Colonel, the FAEC has issued an official statement claiming responsibility for the attack in Bogota.
Their official declaration also stated that this was retaliation for the six guerrillas killed by the Colombian army last week.”
Nate was taken aback and then finally showed a moment of excitement and disbelief.
“What?
Are you sure?
An official FAEC statement?”
“Yes, the statement was issued on the FAEC’s official online account, there’s no mistake.
Please hold on; there’s more news.”
After just a brief moment, Chloe’s astonished voice resounded again, speaking incredulously, “Colonel, the FAEC has released a new statement.
The attack on Bogota is just the beginning; they’ve decided to launch a comprehensive offensive against government heartlands, starting from the north of Bogota.
How is this possible?
How can they disclose their intentions like this!”
Nate looked at Gao Yang, incredulous, and said, “Is this the result of the phone call you just took?”
Stunned, Gao Yang nodded, replying, “I think so.
F**k, Grand…
he acts so swiftly!” (To be continued.
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