[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-258":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mercenary’s War",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1613151,2077,"Chapter 258 - 258 256 The Sinister Person and Gun","mercenary-s-war-chapter-258",258,"\u003Cp>258: Chapter 256: The Sinister Person and Gun 258: Chapter 256: The Sinister Person and Gun Gao Yang had never fired an L85A1 before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After warning the nearby people that he was going to shoot, he fired a burst of bullets into the distant sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still about a dozen bullets left in the magazine, and Gao Yang fired them off smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least in this round of firing, the L85A1 did not experience the notorious jamming after a few shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing a burst, Gao Yang shrugged his shoulders and said, “It seems that this gun isn’t as bad as the legends say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look, more than a dozen bullets fired without a single jam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the shooting experience is really poor, at least it’s usable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov also shrugged and said, “Legends tend to be somewhat exaggerated, but I really have never seen anyone use the L85.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all my years as a mercenary, this is the first time I’ve seen someone use this gun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you’re satisfied with just over ten rounds without a jam, I can only say your standards are too low.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Toad scoffed with disdain, “It’s just over a dozen bullets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the British Army’s standard issue rifle, for crying out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should at least get through a magazine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait for me, Toad, let’s go get a few more guns to try.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toad and Li Jinfang ran off; each of them brought back two L85A1s, along with several magazines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After replacing their empty magazines with full ones and setting the firing mode to automatic, they emptied a magazine each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a miracle happened, and there was still no jamming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconvinced, Toad replaced his magazine and, halfway through the second magazine on automatic mode, finally experienced a jam, while Li Jinfang was luckier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made it through the second magazine without any issues, but after replacing with a third magazine and firing just four or five bullets, his gun finally jammed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toad frowned in confusion, “The L85A1 lives up to its reputation as a terrible gun, but this is still much better than what the legends say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought it would jam before even getting through one magazine, and the magazine hasn’t fallen out due to vibration during shooting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, this gun is still awful, no doubt about that, but it’s not completely unusable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the rifle in his hands, Gao Yang suddenly asked, “Rabbit, how do you differentiate between an L85A1 and an A2?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These two rifles look very similar, with the main difference inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the exterior, the biggest difference is the charging handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, I rely on the charging handle to tell them apart.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang and Toad used the same method to differentiate the L85A1 from the A2, relying on the charging handles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Toad was speaking, Gao Yang began disassembling his rifle, and by the time Toad had finished talking, Gao Yang had the gun taken apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After opening up the rifle, Gao Yang cursed with a laugh, “F**k, those Brits are crafty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ain’t an L85A1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at the internals here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is clearly an L85A2 dressed up in an L85A1’s casing, and you can tell these parts have been hand-polished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is obviously a custom-modified gun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toad had an epiphany, took the disassembled rifle from Gao Yang’s hands to look, and said loudly, “Exactly, using a hand-modified L85A2 disguised as an L85A1!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are these guys thinking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do they stick with this kind of gun just because they’re used to it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang shrugged, “How would I know what they’re thinking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, I only know two things: first, if a hand-modified L85A2 is this bad, then one can only imagine how terrible an unmodified L85A1 must be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, the mercenary business must really be quite lucrative, or else they wouldn’t bother turning such a crappy gun into something useable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That must cost a fortune.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frey chuckled and said, “Boss, it’s like your pistol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone thinks there are only seven bullets in your gun, but actually, you have fourteen bullets, double the amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s very possible someone could be deceived by that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think their plan might be to carry around L85A1s so the enemy thinks they’re all idiots and underestimates them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are other advantages too, like firing two shots then stopping, making the enemy think their gun has jammed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They rush out hoping for an easy target, but bang—the gun fires again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded repeatedly, “Makes sense, a lot of sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I saw the enemy carrying L85A1s and their guns suddenly stopped firing mid-battle, my first thought would definitely be that the poor sod’s gun jammed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ha, maybe that’s exactly their plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But all the people using these guns are dead, so no matter how much we guess, we’ll never really know for sure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Gao Yang cleared his throat and said, “Let’s talk business now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We don’t know if anyone else will attack, so we must be extra careful in the coming time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right now, we don’t know if Maide and Abu will survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the time being, it seems we’ll have to step up and take control of the situation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov frowned, “Is it that serious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could both of them die?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang shook his head and said, “It’s very serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maide has a completely severed arm, and Abu has been shot in the chest and leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Bruce performed surgery on both of them, whether they can survive is really hard to say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang frowned and said, “If both of them die, this, this will be troublesome to handle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang sighed and said, “It’s not appropriate to just leave now, as we haven’t fulfilled the contract yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, we have to complete the training of the Instruction Platoon, and there’s less than a month left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll continue with the training, but it looks like we’ll also have to command the Skull Gang during this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if they are willing to follow our command, we’ll take up this responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they refuse to obey, well, that would be great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We can just pack up and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, it seems the Skull Gang has offended quite a few people— the British in the Gulf of Aden, the pirates in Somalia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have now joined forces, and I have no doubt that others will continue to launch attacks in the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang sighed and said, “For now, we can only stay until the training is over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s really impossible to just abandon the students we’ve trained for so long and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, we’ll give them a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they refuse our help, then there’s nothing more to say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov frowned and said, “We’d better not separate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as it’s daytime and within visual range, the artillerymen can handle themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I think it’s better for us to act together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That way, we can exert our greatest combat strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang gave a wry smile and said, “If possible, I would of course prefer that we stick together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least that’s more reassuring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But haven’t you seen how chaotic they are?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without someone in command, I have no doubt that everyone except the Instruction Platoon would collapse at the first sign of trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo also voiced his concerns, “This is really troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why not incorporate the marksmen into the Instruction Platoon’s organization ahead of schedule?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They can at least be put to use now, and they should also be training with the Instruction Platoon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded and said, “Alright, let’s do it ahead of schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Instruction Platoon indeed needs the inclusion of marksmen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Glolov said with a troubled look, “Last night, no one commanded the heavy machine gunners in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, when they were attacked, they all ran away and vanished, only returning to the ranks this morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m really about to be driven mad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were originally planning to wait for Maide and Abu to appoint the officers, since this is their army after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, regardless of what Maide and Abu intend, we must select a group of officers as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, we still won’t be able to fight if there’s another battle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled bitterly and said, “Maide was planning to wait until the training was over to hold a commissioning ceremony, and naturally, there would be officers by then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, we can’t wait any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, let’s take care of this for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll find those who have performed well and appoint them as officers, at least the squad and platoon leaders need to be selected, otherwise, we really won’t be able to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toad, you’re most familiar with the situation of the Instruction Platoon, directly appoint anyone who’s suitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Dog, you take charge of the artillery side.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang and Glolov both nodded and said in unison, “Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang pondered for a moment and continued, “There’s another thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, Maide also mentioned to me that they were planning to launch an offensive against Bosaso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted us to scout the situation in Bosaso and then give him advice on whether it’s possible to take down Bosaso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it turned out that the Mokadi Faction made the first move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, the Mokadi Faction, which controls Bosaso, are the same people who attacked us from the east side of the village last night.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang snorted with laughter and said, “The Skull Gang’s fighting ability is poor, but at least they have some courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the fighting ability of the Mokadi Faction can only be described as trash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, not even that, they’re worse than trash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, you didn’t see it, but how should I put it…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to describe the Mokadi Faction as amateurish seems insufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s just say this, Skull Gang’s fighting ability is like the L85A2, while Mokadi Faction’s fighting ability is like the L85A1.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everyone unanimously voiced a realization with an “Oh,” Gao Yang said gravely, “Now I can understand it better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You mean, although the Skull Gang’s fighting capability is poor, it still counts for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Mokadi Faction, they’re completely useless like the L85A1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By that analogy, the Skull Gang is actually quite formidable compared to the Mokadi Faction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly, you can understand it that way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded and said, “Alright, it looks like we don’t have to worry about the Mokadi Faction in Bosaso unless they receive some strong reinforcements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they come, we’ll just beat them back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But we must be on high alert for the British.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder if the British, after suffering such a big loss, will come back for revenge.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov shook his head and said, “I think it’s possible the British will continue to attack, but certainly not to avenge some mercenaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mercenaries are paid to do a job, and it’s uncertain if they’ll get paid if the mission isn’t completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those Brits won’t avenge a bunch of mercenaries.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded and said, “Okay then, our main focus will be on guarding against the British.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primary work is all based on the premise that the British might attack again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s nothing else to worry about for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s discuss what needs to be done, as time is of the essence.” (To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support is my greatest motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)\u003C\u002Fp>",1915,"2026-06-06T10:19:38.026Z",1,"novelbin.me","495fa92f509df89bb71d0c8bc73099374d5176ce56de6e92589f1f07d69f07fb","mercenary-s-war-chapter-259","mercenary-s-war-chapter-257",2343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmercenary-s-war-cover.jpg"]