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Chapter 49: Falling Apart

These days have been very agonizing, from the rainforest to Medellin, from Medellin to Los Angeles, the length of each stay determined by John's condition.

We stayed in Medellin for three days. On the day we returned to Medellin, John's wound had already become infected. The doctor gave him antibiotics, but the wound still caused a systemic infection.

The situation was simple. The primary infection was very clear, it was the two gunshot wounds. But even in Medellin's best hospital...

Chapter 48: Arthur's Moment

Arthur waited quietly until the sound of gunshots suddenly rang out.

In the rainforest, even gunshots couldn't travel too far, and the trees made the sound muffled, making it impossible to determine the direction of the gunfire.

Arthur woke up abruptly and instinctively wanted to stand up, but after hesitating for a moment, he quickly crouched down again and whispered to John, "There's a firefight."

John didn't respond. He lay still on the makeshift stretcher made of clothes...

Chapter 47 Feeling Offended

Trekking through the rainforest was already difficult, and it became even harder with an injured person.

The focus shifted from guarding against pursuers to how to bring John back alive. After a brief respite, they quickly made a makeshift stretcher so they could carry John instead of taking turns carrying him.

"Give me two magazines. I only have one full magazine left."

John lay on the ground, Rubber and Frank were nervously cutting sticks, and George was on guard, holding ...

Chapter 46 Nothing Special

John was covered in blood, shot in the arm, but still able to hold a gun, indicating the wound wasn't too serious. What was more serious was the bleeding from his waist, with entry and exit wounds on his clothes indicating the bullet had passed through, a through-and-through wound.

Arthur reached out to help John up but found his limbs weak, and John also lacked the strength to stand. They had done everything they could; if they couldn't save John, it was simply fate.

"Watch out!"...

Chapter 45: A Tinge of Sorrow

Even though it wasn't for the greater good of the country, but merely for the personal bond between brothers, Arthur did his utmost for John.

When it comes to brotherhood, there's always a price to pay. So, when Arthur rushed out, he didn't expect to come back alive.

Without any hope of survival, Arthur was still very afraid, so scared that his hands were shaking.

Bent over, he rushed towards John at the fastest speed. Suddenly tripping, Arthur lost his balance and fell forw...

Chapter 44: I Went

Arthur saw the guerrilla camp.

The so-called camp was just scattered wooden huts under large trees. Such a camp could only be discovered through ground search; aerial reconnaissance was impossible due to the dense canopy overhead.

The camp was almost devoid of sunlight, making it very dim. Moreover, the ground inside the camp was mostly clear of vegetation, allowing for relatively long lines of sight.

Of course, "long" was relative. Arthur couldn't see the far end of the cam...

Chapter 43: Hellish Difficulty

In all types of terrain warfare, jungle combat is the hardest, bar none.

Note, that jungle warfare is the hardest, not the most dangerous. Urban combat, especially indoor combat, is more dangerous and results in higher casualties.

However, whether in urban or indoor combat, if one side gains an absolute advantage, the terrain won’t be the primary deciding factor.

Firepower superiority can significantly or even entirely negate terrain advantages. A simple example: one side ...

Chapter 42: No Abandonment

The return trip was much shorter than the journey there because there was no need to explore on the way back, but it still took an hour.

George and Rubber seemed fine, but Frank was different. He was covered in mud and looked extremely dejected.

Arthur finished explaining his conversation. Now it was Frank's turn to speak.

"After we landed, we didn't go far. The underbrush and ferns were very dense. Bottle Cap was leading the way, and I was behind him, about ten meters apart...

Chapter 41: The Conversation

In the moment Arthur heard that John had been shot, all his worries and fears became a reality.

“Bottle Cap! Bottle Cap? Answer me, Bottle Cap!”

Arthur didn’t shout. He pressed the transmit button on the walkie-talkie, speaking in a low, rapid voice.

There was still no response from John, but George’s voice came through.

“Captain, what’s your position?”

“I’m near the coordinates. Bottle Cap has been hit. I can’t see the enemy!”

Frank�...

Chapter 40: Disdain

The plane took off again, this time with two inflatable dinghies on board.

This time it was still reconnaissance, not just airborne reconnaissance, but also ground reconnaissance.

It was only reconnaissance, not combat. If any human activity was detected, they would simply evacuate. Therefore, Arthur and the others didn't carry more combat equipment; they only had five pistols and two AK rifles.

As for reconnaissance equipment like radar, binoculars, and thermal imaging, non...

Chapter 39 The Truth Is Here

Arthur realized that he and John seemed to have a big gap in their understanding of Captain.

"I think Captain is amazing. He is a very principled person. He is wise in his actions and words. He showed great strength when leading us to kill Juan, especially when negotiating with Peter, and when I first met him!"

Swallowing his saliva, Arthur said seriously, "He spoke to me in a dignified and oppressive voice, saying if you don't want to die, you'd better quickly figure out a way to...

Chapter 38: Foreboding

Arthur was ready to sleep when John knocked on his door.

Since they returned from the aerial reconnaissance, the atmosphere had been somewhat tense. However, Arthur did not expect John to come to him with two knives.

Arthur felt a bit nervous seeing the knives, as John had been teaching him knife skills, but when he saw that John was holding real knives, he relaxed. After all, John wouldn't be using real knives for practice at this time.

"Are these new? Knives are necessary ...

Chapter 37: Overcast

The plane was a Cessna 208 series amphibious aircraft, with the landing gear replaced by floats, allowing it to take off and land on water. It served both passenger and cargo purposes, with the cabin retaining portholes but removing all passenger seats, making the entire cabin available for cargo. Temporary seats could be added if needed.

Only Frank knew the coordinates, but by now, Frank would certainly have to disclose the coordinates.

"We are already over the target area."

Chapter 36 Business Isn't Done This Way

Arthur pointed to the pile of electronic products and asked, "How much are those new phones and computers?"

Sebastian looked at Arthur and said, "Half the price, retail only. If you want to buy all of them, we can discuss the price again."

Arthur sighed, then whispered to Frank, "Can I buy a computer with my own money?"

Frank shrugged, smiling, "There are so many good things here. If you want to buy, wait until after our operation ends. If you still care about saving that li...

Chapter 35: Magical Realism

No wonder they came to Bogotá first instead of flying directly to Medellín; it turns out they came here to buy things.

Now Arthur knew for sure that this was indeed an underground mall, but he still didn't know what Frank came here to buy. However, after following the boss, Sebastian, for a few steps, he saw a small shelf with cameras on it.

There were all kinds of cameras, including some with long lenses like cannons, though there were only a few of those. As for the more commo...

Chapter 34: Underground Shopping Mall

Bogotá was prettier than Arthur imagined but much colder. Despite being a tropical city on a plateau, after a light rain, it felt quite chilly.

Arthur's luggage was just a backpack, no guns, no weapons because they couldn't bring weapons to Colombia.

Just walking on the streets of Bogotá made Arthur feel nervous. Although the security in Bogotá has improved a lot in recent years, it remained one of the cities with the highest murder rates in the world. As for robbery, the less ...

Chapter 33: Ready

Gun control in California is very strict. Arthur needed to go through some procedures to buy a gun.

He already got his Firearms Safety Certificate (FSC), which he could take at the gun store and shooting club where he practiced shooting.

The FSC exam mainly tests the knowledge of safe gun use, with ten true/false questions and twenty multiple-choice questions, totaling thirty questions. Passing requires getting at least twenty-three correct answers, but Arthur got all thirty corre...

Chapter 32: A New Life

Everyone else was busy, but Arthur had nothing to do. The problem was, neither did John.

“You’re wrong. When you strike, you need to be quick, but more importantly, you need to be accurate.”

“Why is everyone else busy while you’re here practicing knife skills with me? Do you have nothing else to do?”

John’s hand paused, then he suddenly grabbed Arthur’s wrist and twisted it backward.

“Ow, ow, ow, let go, let go!”

Arthur thought John was angry ...

Chapter 31: Authenticity

The distribution plan was unanimously approved, as it had been pre-determined. As long as Arthur agreed, the others would have no objections.

Next, they needed to discuss the details.

"Arthur is the newest member, and although you all have known about this treasure hunt plan, many details remain unknown to you. Now that we have sufficient funds, I'll share those details today."

Frank was about to delve into the specifics, and John and the others' expressions turned serious. ...

Chapter 30 Treasure

Arthur didn't want to join in without knowing what the big deal was, but if he didn't join, he wouldn't know what the big deal was, which was a dead end with no solution.

From a cost-benefit analysis perspective, Arthur already had two hundred and seventy thousand dollars, which was already a huge sum. He didn't want, nor did he need, to risk his life for more money.

Moreover, knowing too much would make it difficult to extricate himself. So, Arthur didn't want to get involved in ...

Chapter 29 Special Passage

Frank was efficient. It had only been a day, and the identity issue was already resolved.

How the identity issue was resolved was still unknown, but Arthur felt that as long as it was resolved, any method would do, even if it meant getting a fake ID.

The meeting place was a café. When Arthur followed Frank into the café, he saw the person who could help him with his identity.

A middle-aged man with black-framed glasses, who looked to be in his thirties, was a bit short and...

Chapter 28 The End of Kung Fu Dreams

In his youth, Arthur had dreams of kung fu and dreams of being a hero.

But ever since his master was knocked out by a kick from a visiting kickboxing coach, Arthur's dreams were shattered.

It's a sad story.

You see, Arthur had a master who had once been the runner-up in a provincial competition. His master ran a martial arts gym near their home.

The gym had been around for many years, peacefully coexisting with other extracurricular classes nearby that taught taekwondo...

Chapter 27: The Difference Between Rescue and Destruction

Crossing the border was easy, just more expensive this time—$30,000 last time, $50,000 this time. According to Frank, the former boss didn't want to keep troubling others or always stick to the friends and family discount.

Mait needed to go to the hospital, but despite his miserable appearance, there wasn't anything particularly serious. George and Rubber took Mait to a private clinic in Tijuana, where they found only some external wounds, bruises, and two fractures, none of which wer...

Chapter 26: Cut Grass Must Remove the Roots

These people who live on the edge of the knife all year round are different. Their way of thinking is different, their way of doing things is different, and even their way of bargaining is different.

It feels like there's no need to say much to these people. Just start a topic, and the rest will be understood by themselves. It can only be said that they are all clever people.

Mait hit the nail on the head. However, Frank just nodded casually and said, "The key is how much cash you...

Chapter 25: Blood Money

Seeing Tova again surprised Arthur because he didn't expect to see Tova alive in Juan's house.

So, although Tova had been kidnapped twice, he had been rescued both times, making him quite lucky. Tova's mother was also lucky because neither she nor her son had to pay to be rescued.

As for the man asking for help, he was even luckier. Arthur thought of himself; if Captain and the others hadn't luckily rescued him, his body would probably have been dissolved by now.

The man spo...

Chapter 24: Not That Gun

Two rockets went off, and the lights in the house immediately went out.

Frank and John dropped their empty rocket launchers and grabbed their rifles, aiming them over the railing toward where the drug dealers might come out.

"Rubber, open the door!"

Arthur heard Frank's voice in his earpiece and followed Rubber's side, feeling bewildered and helpless because he didn't know what to do, where to position himself, whether to shoulder the rocket launcher or prepare to shoot.

Chapter 23 Assault Team

Is it outrageous not to know how to drive?

Arthur can't drive. His parents can't drive, there's no car at home, and the economic situation doesn't allow for buying a car in the short term. So, isn't it normal for him not to know how to drive?

But from the looks of Frank and the others, it seemed like not knowing how to drive was as ridiculous as not knowing how to walk.

Rubber drove, Arthur sat in the passenger seat, and the car had already driven quite far, but the topic st...

Chapter 22 Not Able to Drive

Now it was time to move into the stage of devising an action plan.

Juan lived in a residential house in the old town area of Tijuana. It wasn't a huge estate or a luxurious villa, but a regular two-story house with a large yard.

Of course, "regular" was relative. In a large area of ​​the civilian area, this 300-plus-square-meter house could also be considered a mansion.

Although the strength of the Seta Group was not as great as before, as a drug lord, Juan could not be ...

Chapter 21 I Have Another Question

Peter had a bold idea.

"We're going to take out the boss of the Seta group?" Frank was shocked by this bold idea. He said in astonishment, "Are you crazy?"

Peter said firmly, "I'm not crazy. Right now, the Seta group would never expect anyone to counterattack them. They just want to catch me, to find out who killed their brother. But they would never expect me to strike back. With that in mind, we have a chance to take him out!"

Frank fell into deep thought. Then, very puzzl...

Chapter 20: The Answer

John was dumbfounded.

Arthur took a bite of the taco, and mumbled with his mouth full, "Mm, actually, it tastes pretty good, doesn't it?"

"Why did you call the police?"

This question was simply incomprehensible. Arthur was puzzled. "When you have trouble, you find the police. When you're in danger, you call the police."

Arthur's reasoning was irrefutable, but John was utterly bewildered. "You, you, I, I, why... uh... what's wrong?"

"Yeah, what's wrong?"

Joh...