[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-647":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},1613487,2077,"Chapter 647 - 647 640 Creating Opportunities","mercenary-s-war-chapter-647",647,"\u003Cp>647: Chapter 640: Creating Opportunities 647: Chapter 640: Creating Opportunities “Get ready for combat, load your bullets, and await Raja’s message; don’t start the car for now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After notifying everyone through the walkie-talkie, Gao Yang thought for a moment and then continued, “Little Fly, come and drive for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Free Syrian people were heading east; Gao Yang felt they might be going to the headquarters of the Victory Front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The headquarters of the Victory Front were directly opposite the gates of Aleppo Prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Free Syrian people wanted to get there, they had to use the road between the prison and the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang felt that if there was still a chance to complete the mission, it would be on that road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the Free Syrian people left the village and crossed the road, it would be a suitable opportunity for an ambush: take them down and then drive off immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there were risks, they had decreased to an acceptable level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the plan had to be flexible, Gao Yang didn’t have much of a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had to describe it, the plan consisted of driving after the Free Syrians, approaching them close enough to open fire, then picking up Raja and fleeing—the plan was that simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To carry out an unconventional assassination, distance wouldn’t be an issue, nor would the duration of the firefight be too long; hence, after Raja, the designated driver, left his seat, Gao Yang needed a driver to allow him to leverage the advantage of rapid firepower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Frey disembarked from the vehicle behind with his rifle, he opened the door to Gao’s car, slung his gun across his chest, and said urgently, “Boss, do we have a chance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang, who had his shotgun in hand, shook his head and replied, “It’s not clear yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope those Free Syrian guys need to cross the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, we’ll pull out today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frey let out a sigh, looking frustrated, “Let’s hope the Free Syrians give us that opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we just leave like this, our mission will be considered a failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t want it to fail; we’ve never failed before, maintaining a perfect record—a record of completing every mission one hundred percent will be gone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao whispered, “Stop talking nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Records are nothing; life is what matters most.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at that moment, a drop of water suddenly fell on the car window, followed by a rapid accumulation of raindrops on the windshield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“F**k, it’s raining!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a groan of frustration, Frey shouted, “This rain isn’t good news; the rain on the windshield will affect visibility, not conducive for observation, and using the wipers while the car isn’t moving would definitely attract attention.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Gao was very pleased, “This is good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavier the rain, the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the Free Syrians are heading to the headquarters of the Victory Front, it must mean they have business, and surely the rain won’t stop them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People with nothing important would find shelter from the rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we do make a move, there will be fewer people to get in the way, so, the rain is a good sign.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frey nodded in agreement, “Indeed, it would be great if the rain could get heavier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fate was not on their side, however; while the rain was not light, it wasn’t heavy either—at least not heavy enough to force people to seek shelter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blurry lines of rain and gloomy weather, added to the dimness of the time of day, made visibility even worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gao was feeling frustrated, he heard Raja whispering through the earpiece, “No need to wait any longer; I’ll explain when I get back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just those words, Gao was filled with disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evidently, the Free Syrians hadn’t crossed the road as he had hoped, and there was definitely no good opportunity for action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stand down from combat readiness; stay alert, and wait for further orders.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reluctantly instructing everyone through the walkie-talkie, Gao casually turned off the safety on his gun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although disappointed, Gao did not become impatient, as he could not afford to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things on the battlefield were like this: you might hope for an opportunity, but the enemy certainly wouldn’t give you one easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impatience was not only useless but could lead to deadly impulsiveness, especially since Gao and his team were deep behind enemy lines, in a more precarious situation than on a battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raja, braving the rain, quickly ran back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon discovering someone else in the driver’s seat, he immediately opened the rear door and climbed into the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside, he said with a gloomy face, “Those bastards went to eat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To eat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, they were having a meal near the edge of the village, but there were a lot of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They gathered there to eat, and honestly, the food seemed pretty good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I hadn’t been in a rush to return and report back, I actually would have liked to finish the meal before coming back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Raja’s report, Gao Yang felt disappointed, yet a new hope emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a moment, and checking his watch, Gao Yang said in a deep voice, “You mean, they go to one place to eat together, and their dining spot is on the edge of the village?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, how many people are there during mealtime, and specifically, who are they?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not a small number, it’s a big courtyard with a plastic tarp as a canopy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are about a hundred and fifty people eating, and the diners are quite orderly, but there’s no dedicated guard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded, “That means their dining together is a regular thing, not just a one-off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think this point may be useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, how far is the dining spot from the edge of the village?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How great is the risk if we strike during their mealtime?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s close to the village’s edge, but still a distance away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s over a hundred meters to get out of the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there are many rebels along the way, striking there would definitely be safer than doing it here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the rain started, the temperature dropped even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in the cooled vehicle, Gao Yang, who had just arrived from the tropics, felt cold and rubbed his hands, “Not bad, worth a try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you think if we went to attack them now, would there be a chance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it safe enough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raja shook his head, “The road is full of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t think it’s safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since they go there for dinner, they must go for breakfast as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think now is when there are the most people, but it might not be the same during breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve asked, and the morning ceremony is before sunrise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the ceremony, they have breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there’s lunch at one o’clock in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people head out to attack the prison during the day, so there will be fewer people eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we strike then, the danger is smaller, but right now, this is when it’s most crowded.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang looked at Raja with appreciation, “Very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your attention to detail is thoughtful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang said solemnly, “I think striking during their mealtime is the best option, but this requires observing the situation more tomorrow to confirm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, we can wait another day to see if any opportunities arise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally speaking, we may still have a chance to complete the mission.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his speech, Gao Yang reported the situation to everyone over the radio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he was done, Gao Yang said, “This is the situation we’re facing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a chance, but it’s not a great one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’d like to hear your opinions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does anyone have a good idea?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An exchange of ideas is definitely more efficient than pondering alone, and after Gao Yang called a radio conference, ideas came forth immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, I can totally blow up the Free Syrian headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve brought four kilograms of C4.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve scoped it out, and the enemy’s building is solid, but the C4 I brought, though it won’t send the building flying, will definitely flatten it if placed correctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one inside would survive,” someone offered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang brightened up; without a professional blaster, he had missed out on the convenience such an expert provided, but now things were different with Rafael here, offering more methods for solving the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sure you can do it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafael replied without hesitation, “Definitely, but there’s a condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I must familiarize myself with the internal structure of the building, find the weak points and place the C4 strategically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we can solve the problem by placing C4 externally, that would be perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, we’ll have to place it inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the issue is that I must be able to get inside for observation first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following that, Rafael paused for a moment before continuing, “The enemy’s building looks very strong, and it’s large.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we don’t locate the key load-bearing points or weaknesses, even doubling or tripling the C4 might not destroy it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe if we’re lucky, we could blow up part of it, but we can’t guarantee results, and I don’t have that much C4.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafael’s method had its limitations, which disappointed Gao Yang, but at least it was a relatively feasible plan, it just required placing the C4 unseen—which obviously wasn’t the time with all the comings and goings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the radio, Gao Yang said in a solemn voice, “Alright, let’s continue to look for an opportunity and wait a little longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An opportunity might just present itself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the time that followed, they just waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang kept an eye on the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forty minutes after the Free Syrian forces had left, he returned to the headquarters, by which time it was completely dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The darkness brought heavier rain, and the war had destroyed the electricity network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nightfall, the entire village was pitch-dark, with only a few rooms emitting faint light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang continued his surveillance with night-vision equipment and noticed that after dark, although the Free Syrian headquarters still had personnel, almost all of the houses had gone dark by ten at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without an opportunity, one must create an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang felt that Rafael’s plan was quite good; despite its limitations, it was still an effective method, with safety being the most crucial aspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the situation at night, there was still an opportunity to plant C4 on the headquarters building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang decided to wait another day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was no opportunity to strike during the Free Syrian leaders’ mealtime, then they would find a chance for Rafael to take a look inside the headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Telling Raja was pointless; Rafael himself would need to go and check it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Rafael couldn’t get inside the headquarters, they’d just try blasting from the outside and see how it goes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, it was better than leaving empty-handed without doing anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets at qidian.com.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support is my greatest motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)\u003C\u002Fp>",1866,"2026-06-06T10:20:01.080Z",1,"novelbin.me","5c3f5441a5b306c35a3db4bb6952a47071c720cbb80a105b26e334e3acd72982","mercenary-s-war-chapter-648","mercenary-s-war-chapter-646",2343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmercenary-s-war-cover.jpg"]