Chapter 23

Chapter 23

“Huk, huk···.”

“Hek hek···.”

Arrived.

According to Yi-hyeon’s instructions going around avoiding the native children so unnecessarily crossed two more ridges but anyway arrived at the site.

“Both run well.”

Yi-hyeon smiled looking at the two people panting with breath reaching the chin. The names were Hans and Matthew.

Yi-hyeon handed over the two people’s rifles that were slung on the shoulder. Seeing the two people who could not follow him at a run Yi-hyeon received their rifles and ran. To reduce their load.

So Yi-hyeon has been running slinging three rifles including his own so far. It was something that could not be for a Delta agent not other soldiers to entrust their own rifle to someone else, but the two people when Yi-hyeon held out his hand obediently handed over their guns.

Before handing over the guns seeing Yi-hyeon running like the wind in front there was no leeway to think other things.

That there is such a human in the world. He saw for the first time a human running like that holding military gear. Even now after stopping the run they themselves have short breath so the heart seems to burst and the throat tear but Yi-hyeon in front drinks water from the canteen with a calm expression.

And looking at the place he raises his hand and points a few large tents set with the back to the cliff in a narrow valley are visible. The distance is about 80 meters apart and this side is a slightly high hill so a place one can see at a glance.

The two Delta agents admired anew. This Korean army sergeant brought them to the best point. At this place sniping is also easy, and the distance is just good for shooting a grenade launcher. Of course now one cannot shoot before rescuing the abducted people.

“Military use.”

The two people at first could not understand the meaning of the words Yi-hyeon said low while looking at the camp.

Military use? What?

“That tent. Well-made military use. This situation is funny···.”

Yi-hyeon who informed again so the two people understand muttered the latter words alone.

“Sergeant, what does that mean? What problem is that tent being military use?”

At his question Yi-hyeon glanced and simply replied.

“It is a problem. Isn’t it strange that the shitty rebels who call themselves Hope of Indonesia use such expensive military tents?”

“······.”

Hearing Yi-hyeon’s words and taking out a small scope and looking at the tent in detail sure enough it is a military tent. It looks large and sturdy but dark khaki color so not easily noticeable. Anew one knows that this Korean army sergeant has good eyesight too.

But even rebels can obtain military tents anytime. It is not that one tent costs tens of thousands of dollars.

When they still made an expression of not understanding Yi-hyeon additionally explained.

“That tent is the latest product tent that began to be supplied to the British SAS from the end of last year. It means new. That is something that has not even been released to the African black market yet. And even if obtaining one would have to give several times the price of other tents.”

Only then the two people’s expressions loosened. But how do you know such things?

“That means···.”

Yi-hyeon said calmly.

“It means there is a sponsor with a lot of money behind those guys. And that person is surely a guy who has connections to the British military. A guy who can easily divert such materials.”

And turning his body looking at the two people he added and said.

“Explain to the group too. Those guys would have equipped the latest armament amply. It means they are not the clumsy and poor Indonesian rebels we assumed.”

The two people who were listening suddenly came to their senses. Such information in striking the enemy is worth a thousand gold. Because not knowing the enemy’s armament state and rushing recklessly damage can come out large.

To the two people blankly opening their mouths Yi-hyeon began to instruct without hindrance.

“Before the group arrives first let’s grasp those guys’ numbers and equipment. Hans, you go around riding the cliff to the right and approach from the 3 o’clock direction. Approach distance only up to 30 meters. Matthew, you go to the left to the o’clock direction and look. Likewise approach distance up to 30 meters. I will reconnoiter in the 12 o’clock direction.”

As expected clean instructions that do not let other thoughts arise. And the commanding himself reconnoitering the farthest 2 o’clock direction so there is nothing to have dissatisfaction. According to the instructions the three people immediately dispersed.

So this is why we three people ran so much as if dying. For prior reconnaissance.

The two people dispersing left and right directions now began to have confidence in operation success. An expectation arose that if only following that Korean army sergeant’s instructions it seems one will succeed.

Whoever’s instructions one receives as long as succeeding this operation it is fine.

* * *

When the three people finished reconnaissance and returned the following group also all arrived and could meet. Team Leader Hesse and Jim were not visible but Yi-hyeon did not ask and the team members did not say. Probably the team members who departed late behind took measures and came.

Beyond the hill where the enemy camp is not visible Yi-hyeon began to explain while drawing the camp situation on the ground with a tree branch.

“Attention. The last briefing before entering the operation.”

The team members began to shine their eyes while swallowing. As expected Delta so fear is not visible ahead of combat.

“First the rebels’ numbers are between 21 and 25. Excluding the cliff standing guard at these three places, and the guard numbers are all one each.”

Yi-hyeon cut the words and turned to the team members. Confirming whether everyone is concentrating.

“Equipment has Dragunov and 81mm mortar, and even Czech-made grenade launcher. Personal firearms HK416.

“······.”

“Krum···.”

The Delta agents were slightly surprised. Because of the rifle called HK416 that Yi-hyeon mentioned.

Of course there is no law that New Guinea island rebels cannot have such rifles. Because even nameless rebel tribes in West Africa can be armed with latest rifles and equipment. But that also has a limit.

HK416?

This is a product developed by Heckler & Koch the German firearms manufacturer famous and an improved type of AR-15. The exterior is similar to M4 but the operating method is different. Precisely gas piston type.

Gas direct impingement type when firing the gas directly affects the inside of the gun’s mechanism so after use there is much maintenance demand such as carbon removal and residual failures are inevitable, but this gas piston type greatly reduced such disadvantages. With precise barrel and floating system it maintains high hit rate. This rifle became famous used when the Navy SEAL’s DevGru team killed Osama bin Laden.

To say again rebels can also purchase and use such rifles anytime. But with that money one can buy dozens of cheap used AK carbines. There is no reason for rebels always struggling with money to buy and use this expensive item.

“Well, we are 9 people. Divide into 4 teams. You with Hans strike from the 3 o’clock direction riding the right cliff. You with Matthew strike from the 9 o’clock direction of the left swamp guard. And you go with me in the 12 o’clock direction. We penetrate the deepest and secure the abducted prisoners. Currently the prisoners are in this tent. All three are safe.”

Among the personnel going left and right there are Hans and Matthew so they will find their way. Then remaining people remain. Yi-hyeon looking at them said.

“The three people take points each here and snipe the enemies and cover allies. Well, match the watches, strike at 17:05. If rescuing the hostages move at full speed to point B and these 3 people take the rear. Questions?”

The remaining agents excluding Yi-hyeon silently nodded. Clean without anything more so nothing to question. The 3 people guarding the rear will be relatively safe but later when retreating they have to guard the allies’ rear and retreat late so the risk burden is similar.

And Yi-hyeon himself says he will penetrate the camp and rescue the hostages. He volunteered for the most difficult mission.

Doing like this dissatisfaction does not come out among team members. No matter how much special forces agents who offered their lives to the country there is no one who likes their own life being regarded lightly.

Soon 17:05.

Pshung! Pshung!

Pshung! Pshung!

Simultaneously from three directions the attack toward the rebel camp with rifles attached with silencers started.

“Well, let’s go too! Don’t separate from me.”

Yi-hyeon said smiling revealing teeth to the agent beside.

Yi-hyeon and one agent who had taken position in the farthest 12 o’clock direction among the group instead of noisy attack began to enter the camp. They have to rescue the hostages first.

Sergeant Sam who was following behind Yi-hyeon opened his eyes wide. He saw Yi-hyeon running ahead moving without even touching the tree branches of that dense jungle. Not only that. Does not make sound at all.

Sam was dumbfounded. Who is he. He is an Indian. From the Indian reservation in Nevada he barely graduated from local high school, but there was no place in society that called him. When he was worrying about making a living at an early age the high school teacher informed him of the path.

[Sam, the army seems to suit you. You are physically outstanding.]

That way entering the army at a young age through the teacher’s introduction Sam was recognized for ability. And the army also suited his aptitude. In the army no one ignored him who showed outstanding ability.

Before coming to this Delta he was a body that was flying as the best agent in the Ranger unit. And coming to Delta he experienced another level of special forces.

Sam was convinced that this place was truly the world’s strongest special forces, and was proud that he became a member of this unit.

But what is that Korean running in front. Earlier subduing Jim and Team Leader Hesse whom he usually thought annoying in one go was also surprising, but what is shown now is not believable even while seeing with eyes. Running that rough and harsh jungle silently like a leopard.

“Huk, huk!”

Sam chased Yi-hyeon with all his strength. Because he knows the interval between the two people must not widen. The two people seeped into the rebel camp that way. Because deep jungle the sun sets early so the surroundings already began to darken.

Pshung!

Yi-hyeon shot the gun while running ahead. It is the sentry guarding the north of the camp.

Though the surroundings are disordered and silencer attached in the quiet jungle one cannot completely eliminate sound so a little noise began to come, and the sentry hearing that noise tensed wildly and was holding the rifle slung on the shoulder about to unsling.

But collapsed from one bullet Yi-hyeon shot while running from about 20 meters ahead.

Running a little more that way he approached the target tent in an instant. Three prisoners are tied in that tent. Yi-hyeon knows that two people are guarding the prisoners inside the tent.

At that moment!

“What’s going on?”

Whether hearing the noise outside from inside the tent one rebel came out. Wearing a khaki running shirt and holding a rifle in the hand. Holding a cigarette in the mouth so it seems he has not grasped the situation yet.

Yi-hyeon surged at him without even shooting the gun. Because close distance eyes met soon.

“Eh?”

The rebel surprised dropped the cigarette he was holding in the mouth as is and raised the rifle.

Shik!

Yi-hyeon leaped up with the acceleration he was running as is. And when landing he was already holding the rebel’s neck.

The rebel whether consciousness quickly went out closed his eyes and drooped, and when Yi-hyeon quietly laid the rebel on the ground and turned back only then Sam who arrived at the site was opening his eyes tearing and aiming the gun.

Yi-hyeon looking at Sam put one finger to his mouth. A sign to be quiet.

And flipping the tent and walking in with big steps, in the right hand he had already drawn the Glock worn on the thigh. In the narrow indoor the pistol is convenient. Now one person will be guarding inside the tent.

Yi-hyeon who entered the tent swept the inside at a glance.

Three Westerners who look like prisoners are sitting in the back with hands tied behind and even feet tied, and on the side close to the entrance one rebel was sitting on a plastic chair and just raising his body.

Yi-hyeon approached that guy in one step aiming the Glock at the face.

“Ah···.”

One shot as is on the face of the rebel who was about to shout something!

Yi-hyeon turned as is looking at the three prisoners and said.

“US military. Came to rescue. Quietly!”

The three people who were trembling and only opening eyes wide nodded frantically.

“The prisoners?”

Only now Sam entered the tent and asked. Yi-hyeon without even turning to that side while cutting the strings tying the prisoners with the combat knife worn on the left thigh said.

“Guard outside, Sam. Will go out soon.”

“Understood.”

Sam answered pulling the open cloth of the tent covering the inside.

“Three people, can you walk? From now on have to run.”

When Yi-hyeon cut all the tying strings and asked low, among them one adjusting the gold-rimmed glasses said firmly.

“Even if legs break one has to run. Thank you, soldier gentleman.”

Would the age be about sixty? The hair is faded silver, but the physique is good and the eyes are alive.

When Yi-hyeon nodded looking at the remaining two people, they also answered forcefully.

“We are also fine. Though no energy because couldn’t eat properly.”

Looking fortunately it seems they did not receive harsh treatment. Yi-hyeon silently held out the canteen to them. Meaning drink at least that.

Well, now the matter of safely escaping this place remains.

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