Chapter 47: The Base (2)

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  In the vast ocean, there is no reference object, let alone it's pitch black outside. The helicopter flies solely relying on the guidance of the onboard satellite and its own autopilot system, flying in a straight line that is closest to and safest from the destination. Moreover, it is linked with other devices such as terrain avoidance, anti-submarine sonar, etc., to enhance the combat performance of the helicopter. The pilot only needs to follow the satellite's guidance and pay attention to the aircraft's operation and autopilot data at any time.

  Looking out at the dark expanse outside the cabin, I couldn't tell if it was the sea surface or the night sky. Listening to the sound of the helicopter's rotor blades, my whole heart was lifted up. In just a few hours, the helicopter would either crash into the sea or arrive at the Wolf Mercenary Corps' headquarters base. My life would also be turned over to a new beginning! I still hoped that the onboard automatic terrain avoidance system wouldn't malfunction, in case there was a small island ahead, and with the darkness outside, nothing could be seen, if the helicopter accidentally crashed into it, that would be troublesome! Even if I didn't die, I didn't want to become Robinson Crusoe in this deep sea!

  But looking at the military man's relaxed face gave me a lot of comfort. He was so calm and composed, flying the helicopter with absolute ease and familiarity, definitely nothing to worry about. In fact, there was no need to worry about these things, but I couldn't stop my mind from wandering, and just like that, I flew for an unknown amount of time, until the helicopter started to slow down and slowly ascend.

  We arrived at our destination and Kim Jee-joon and I were thrilled.

  When the helicopter was flying, I heard the military man report to the base several times about their position. The last time he said they were entering the first defense zone. Now that the speed has suddenly decreased, it's obvious that we're arriving at our destination! In this vast ocean, if you want to build a military base, it must be on a small island or something like that! The plane's climb proves my idea. Damn it, after flying for so long, we've finally arrived at our destination! Wolf Mercenary Corps, let me take a look at what your base looks like! I'm already imagining tomorrow morning, sunbathing on the beach of the small island and drinking...

  The helicopter slowly climbed to a certain height and hovered in the air. The military-clad man turned his head towards us, gave a mysterious smile and said: "Young men, I guarantee that what you are about to see will be a shocking experience that you will never forget!"

  Without waiting for us to respond, the man in military uniform turned his head back and spoke into the earpiece: "Wolf's Den, Wolf's Den, this is Wolf Fang Seven. The little wolf cub has been received, requesting permission to land."

  We didn't have earphones and had no idea what orders the "Wolf's Den" gave to the military-clad man. The military-clad man said a statement was enough, then stopped talking and waited quietly. What happened next really shocked us...

  We waited for no more than a dozen seconds, and suddenly the sea surface transmitted a rumbling sound. Just as we were puzzled and couldn't tell whether the black mass below was the sea surface or something else, a light spot slowly appeared and continued to grow slowly. When the round light spot grew to the point where it wouldn't get any bigger, my mouth and Kim Ji-hoon's mouth were already open in an "O" shape, and we finally understood what was happening. We looked at each other, closed our mouths, and swallowed our saliva.

  The circle has expanded to a diameter of about ten meters, and I have also guessed that the helicopter is below an island of unknown size, and the base is built inside the "belly" of this island. The circular mouth is the entrance, and further down is a huge space of unknown size. On the ground, there are giant circular landing platforms painted with "H", and occasionally people passing by from the side, only the size of fingernails, are proof.

  Through the light it emits, you can see that the top of the small island is a "stone gate" that slides to both sides. Under the stone gate is another circular gate made of steel-like material with an unknown diameter, and the circle point that has been expanding just now is it! If both gates are closed, below is just an ordinary island in the deep sea...

  Wow! As we exclaimed, the helicopter slowly descended and landed inside. When the entire helicopter had landed, the two doors above our heads began to close slowly again. Jin Zhijun and I were left with our mouths agape once more.

  It's too magnificent! The base in front of me, the entire space is as high as five or six floors, and it's as big as two football fields. The entire small island has been hollowed out! Inside, it's all H-shaped steel structure supports, with bright lights everywhere. Underneath the helicopter is a circular landing platform about ten meters in diameter, and around it, there are more than a dozen helicopters and vehicles parked in an orderly manner. Some soldiers of various skin colors wearing the same military uniform are moving among them.

  Until the helicopter landed on the platform, we two stumbled and stepped onto the ground, looking at the military personnel coming and going in front of us, and finally came to our senses, sighing as if it were a heavenly work!

  Kim Ji-joon's spirit was still a bit dazed and he cursed, "Damn it!" Then, after holding back for half a day, he spat out another sentence, "I'm screwed!"

  I'm also at a loss, constantly sizing up the surroundings, unsure of what to do with myself, unable to decide whether to walk or stand.

  "Cough!"

  A slight cough drew our attention, and we saw a blond-haired man in military uniform with an earpiece, who looked quite handsome, walk up to us and greet us with "Hey guys!"

  I and Kim Jee-joon looked up to see the lieutenant colonel insignia on his uniform and the wolf head patch, quickly put down our luggage and saluted loudly: "Sir!"

  The colonel returned the salute, looked us up and down with a smile, and said: "Good evening, gentlemen! Welcome to Wolf's Mercenary Corps. I am your commander, Bill H. Philpren, also known as Viper."

  I and Kim Ji-joon gave another salute: "Captain!"

  "Alright, let's go. I'll take you to the squad and introduce you to the base situation at the same time. From now on, you are mercenaries of the Wolf Mercenary Corps."

  After finishing speaking, he turned around and walked towards the elevator not far away. We hurriedly carried our luggage and followed him.

  What day is it? This base still has several floors!

  "I've read your graduation thesis, you guys are very smart and brave," said the team leader with a smile.

  I received praise from the team leader, and I followed behind with Kim Ji-hoon, grinning foolishly.

  "Now I'll introduce you to our team." The captain pressed the elevator button and walked in, and we followed him: "The Wolf Mercenary Team was established in 1945 during World War II by its founder, Card. L. John, a former US Army Colonel with the nickname 'Wolf Head'. Later, he was framed and escaped, pulling together this mercenary team to fight for himself, his comrades, and money, rather than for his country. The team's emblem is the wolf head tattoo, which you should know about. When the team was first established, there were only seven members, but over time, it grew slowly until today's scale, reaching a peak of over 500 people during its heyday. Old soldiers retired or fell one batch after another, while new recruits joined in batches, and the Wolf Mercenary Team constantly refreshed its blood."

  The elevator door opened, and the team leader led us out of the elevator. Wow! This base is really several floors high! Damn it, I'm sure this base was not built at that time! A mercenary group, relying on the manpower and resources at that time, could not have built such a high-level base! "In those days" when playing single-player games in school, the underground bases of the German Nazis were only narrow and gloomy, and it took a country's great power to build them.

  We followed the team leader into a warehouse-like room, and as we entered, we saw a soldier lying on the sofa reading Playboy. When he saw us coming in, he quickly stood up at attention to salute.

  But we know this military salute is not for us.

  "Mark, we have new recruits, go get two sets of living supplies and equipment." The team leader ordered after returning the courtesy.

  The big soldier named Mark answered, limping into the room through a door, with an empty pant leg below, and a metal pipe of a prosthetic limb exposed. He was actually a cripple!

  The squad leader pointed to the sofa, indicating for us to sit down: "Mark was also one of our combat personnel before. Later, in a mission, he was hit by a shell and lost his right leg, so he retired to take care of the warehouse. You must prepare yourselves psychologically, as you will also face the same dangers in the future."

  We nodded thoughtfully for a moment, and then Kim Jee-joon asked, "Was this base built back then?"

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