[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-524":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},1613414,2077,"Chapter 524 - 524 520 Fighting Alone","mercenary-s-war-chapter-524",524,"\u003Cp>524: Chapter 520: Fighting Alone 524: Chapter 520: Fighting Alone Cui Bo’s report completely shattered the tranquil atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang was still on the phone with Grand Ivan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wounded prepare for evacuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rabbit, try to confirm the enemy’s identity and retreat when necessary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After issuing consecutive orders, Gao Yang spoke hurriedly into the phone’s mouthpiece, “We’re being attacked, attackers unidentified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please notify Uriyangko, and we will get back in touch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the lack of incidents in Surian for several days, Gao Yang and his men had not let their guard down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Gao Yang’s commands, nearly all of those who were resting had already sprung into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gao Yang only had a total of sixteen people combat-ready to secure the entire camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could only be split into two groups to alternately patrol and stand guard around the perimeter of the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, in the absence of sufficient early warning, Gao Yang had even fewer hands to make use of after the camp was suddenly attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temporary camp was situated in front of a mountain cliff, with the northwest facing a sheer drop of about forty meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo’s sniper post was set up on a narrow slope extending out from the mountain cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the sniper would be under tremendous pressure when enemies appeared from this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, there should be pairs at each observation post, with another person wielding an automatic weapon to support Cui Bo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was that Gao Yang was short on people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they set up pairs at each post, they could only establish five observation posts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Gao Yang had no choice but to disperse the eight people evenly in eight directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rabbit reporting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enemy numbers unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve spotted one at a position less than eighty meters from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by their uniform and gear, they should be from the Jaguar Corps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, closely monitor the northern slope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve abandoned my sniper rifle and am engaging the enemy with an automatic rifle, requesting support!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo served as an early warning, but the difficulty was high for him to resist the incoming enemy alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a backup shooter, Cui Bo had to resort to carrying an automatic rifle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only solace was that Cui Bo’s shooting position had been solidly constructed with rocks and camouflaged with plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the camouflage was now ineffective, the rocks still served reliably as a shelter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, should the enemy use a rocket launcher or grenades, the effectiveness of the shelter would be limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang shouted, “Support Rabbit, Bear, report your status!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brejinsky was also a sniper, positioned on another gradual slope to the direct north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Cui Bo’s location was already under fire, Brejinsky’s position remained quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bear reporting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No enemy movement detected in the north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can observe Rabbit’s situation, but I can’t see the enemy approaching Rabbit’s position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gao Yang briskly ran back to his tent, he hastily donned his combat gear while exclaiming urgently, “Situation unclear, wounded prepare to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the situation was urgent; even with his left shoulder still not fully healed, he had to join the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If needed, he would be fully equipped in a short amount of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rabbit reporting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve manually detonated a Claymore mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy forces are numerous and are forcefully assaulting my position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have one Claymore left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the Claymore is used up, I won’t be able to…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Cui Bo could finish, another explosion sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, based on Gao Yang’s experience, it seemed to be from a rocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rabbit reporting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy has used a rocket launcher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Support needed quickly; I can’t hold out much longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy will soon be within grenade-throwing range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preparing to use the second Claymore!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a key defensive area, two directional anti-infantry mines had been placed behind Cui Bo, where the ground connected to the cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second Claymore was positioned about thirty meters from Cui Bo’s post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the second directional mine were also used, Cui Bo would have to retreat, as just a few grenades could take him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The camp was approximately a hundred and fifty meters from Cui Bo’s position, not too far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Glolov and Tommy had finally reached the bottom of the gradual slope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to counterattack the assaulting enemy, they needed to ascend the slope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hold on, Rabbit, we’re here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining forces are less than fifty meters from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll hold them back as long as I can; move up!” (To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you like this work, you are welcome to vote with a recommendation ticket or a monthly ticket at qidian.com.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support is my biggest motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)\u003C\u002Fp>",1194,"2026-06-06T10:19:56.351Z",1,"novelbin.me","16b98526fba158a481d93c4b4b1929258fdef2b24079abd2bf81537eb40c0a14","mercenary-s-war-chapter-525","mercenary-s-war-chapter-523",2343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmercenary-s-war-cover.jpg"]