524: Chapter 520: Fighting Alone 524: Chapter 520: Fighting Alone Cui Bo’s report completely shattered the tranquil atmosphere.
Gao Yang was still on the phone with Grand Ivan.
Upon hearing Cui Bo’s call, he immediately exclaimed urgently, “Those in the camp, go support Rabbit; everyone else, keep a close eye on your assigned sectors.
Wounded prepare for evacuation.
Rabbit, try to confirm the enemy’s identity and retreat when necessary.”
After issuing consecutive orders, Gao Yang spoke hurriedly into the phone’s mouthpiece, “We’re being attacked, attackers unidentified.
Please notify Uriyangko, and we will get back in touch.”
He hung up the phone, and Gao Yang dashed toward his tent, while at the same time, those resting in the camp had started to sprint towards Cui Bo’s position.
Despite the lack of incidents in Surian for several days, Gao Yang and his men had not let their guard down.
All the necessary security measures were well in place, and even those who were resting were fully armed and ready for combat at any moment.
After Gao Yang’s commands, nearly all of those who were resting had already sprung into action.
But Gao Yang only had a total of sixteen people combat-ready to secure the entire camp.
They could only be split into two groups to alternately patrol and stand guard around the perimeter of the camp.
Their numbers were already few, and the people currently patrolling the outskirts of the camp couldn’t immediately return to help, for fear of being surrounded without even realizing it.
Therefore, in the absence of sufficient early warning, Gao Yang had even fewer hands to make use of after the camp was suddenly attacked.
The temporary camp was situated in front of a mountain cliff, with the northwest facing a sheer drop of about forty meters.
The cliff was not a smooth, vertical wall but followed the contour of the mountain with zigzag edges, including some terraced slopes that gradually decreased in steepness.
Utilizing these sloped terraces, one could easily descend to the base of the cliff, and of course, from within the camp, it was also convenient to climb the cliff.
Cui Bo’s sniper post was set up on a narrow slope extending out from the mountain cliff.
The location was elevated with an excellent vantage point, allowing observation of three directions of the temporary camp, as well as the situation on the northwest cliff.
However, the sniper would be under tremendous pressure when enemies appeared from this area.
Logically, there should be pairs at each observation post, with another person wielding an automatic weapon to support Cui Bo.
The problem was that Gao Yang was short on people.
If they set up pairs at each post, they could only establish five observation posts.
In the jungle, having just one post on each of the four sides would leave gaps too wide, almost as if there were no defenses at all.
Therefore, Gao Yang had no choice but to disperse the eight people evenly in eight directions.
“Rabbit reporting.
Enemy numbers unknown.
I’ve spotted one at a position less than eighty meters from me.
Judging by their uniform and gear, they should be from the Jaguar Corps.
Additionally, closely monitor the northern slope.
I’ve abandoned my sniper rifle and am engaging the enemy with an automatic rifle, requesting support!”
Cui Bo served as an early warning, but the difficulty was high for him to resist the incoming enemy alone.
Using the M24 sniper rifle, Cui Bo could effectively support the other directions, but as a close-combat weapon, its firing rate was too slow.
Without a backup shooter, Cui Bo had to resort to carrying an automatic rifle.
Cui Bo was no longer able to use his sniper rifle and was forced to fight with an automatic rifle, indicating that his situation was dire.
The only solace was that Cui Bo’s shooting position had been solidly constructed with rocks and camouflaged with plants.
Although the camouflage was now ineffective, the rocks still served reliably as a shelter.
However, should the enemy use a rocket launcher or grenades, the effectiveness of the shelter would be limited.
Gao Yang shouted, “Support Rabbit, Bear, report your status!”
Brejinsky was also a sniper, positioned on another gradual slope to the direct north.
While Cui Bo’s location was already under fire, Brejinsky’s position remained quiet.
“Bear reporting.
No enemy movement detected in the north.
I can observe Rabbit’s situation, but I can’t see the enemy approaching Rabbit’s position.
Over.”
As Gao Yang briskly ran back to his tent, he hastily donned his combat gear while exclaiming urgently, “Situation unclear, wounded prepare to move.
Abandon all unnecessary items, personnel at watch posts expand surveillance range and report back once the situation is assessed to determine the direction of retreat.”
Although Gao Yang had mostly recovered, he still wasn’t fit for combat, so he didn’t carry his full set of combat gear at all times.
But the situation was urgent; even with his left shoulder still not fully healed, he had to join the fight.
Fortunately, although Gao Yang didn’t stay fully armored like the others, he always wore his bulletproof vest, and his gear was arranged for easy access.
If needed, he would be fully equipped in a short amount of time.
After a minute fully arming himself, Gao Yang left his tent and ran towards Cui Bo’s position when he heard the explosion of a directional mine.
“Rabbit reporting.
I’ve manually detonated a Claymore mine.
The enemy forces are numerous and are forcefully assaulting my position.
I have one Claymore left.
Once the Claymore is used up, I won’t be able to…”
Before Cui Bo could finish, another explosion sounded.
This time, based on Gao Yang’s experience, it seemed to be from a rocket.
“Rabbit reporting.
The enemy has used a rocket launcher.
I’m not injured.
Support needed quickly; I can’t hold out much longer.
The enemy will soon be within grenade-throwing range.
Preparing to use the second Claymore!”
As a key defensive area, two directional anti-infantry mines had been placed behind Cui Bo, where the ground connected to the cliff.
The second Claymore was positioned about thirty meters from Cui Bo’s post.
If the second directional mine were also used, Cui Bo would have to retreat, as just a few grenades could take him out.
The camp was approximately a hundred and fifty meters from Cui Bo’s position, not too far away.
At this moment, Glolov and Tommy had finally reached the bottom of the gradual slope.
However, to counterattack the assaulting enemy, they needed to ascend the slope.
“Hold on, Rabbit, we’re here!”
Right after Glolov shouted through the radio, another explosion from a Claymore burst from Cui Bo’s position, followed by his urgent yell, “Too many enemies, the second Claymore manually detonated, the enemy’s vanguard wiped out.
The remaining forces are less than fifty meters from me.
I’ll hold them back as long as I can; move up!” (To be continued.
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