Chapter 29 God Loves Me!!!!

  It only took half a day, and as the sky was just darkening, I reached the outer perimeter of Base 061. From a distance, Base 061 looked like rows of green earth mounds rising from the flat ground. Although there weren't many helicopters, they were taking off and landing quite frequently. There were large numbers of soldiers coming and going inside the base, with batches of patrol teams outside, and occasionally military jeeps entering and exiting. In the distance, near the base, was a relatively large town.

  Looking at this terrifying giant, I rubbed my eyebrows, the situation is worse than I imagined. Although there are fewer garrison troops here than I thought, but there are many more helicopters than I expected. Armed helicopters are a nightmare for the army! Lying on the ground and observing the base carefully, it seems that the search mission has dispersed a lot of military strength in the base. If more troops are sent out, the base will be almost empty. If we were to launch a surprise attack at this time, I believe our small team could completely destroy the base. That Deputy Minister of Defense is either an idiot or a weakling, actually deploying troops like this.

  After observing for a while, as usual I started to make a battle plan. But before I could think of a countermeasure, the military camp opposite us began to bustle with activity. A large number of soldiers fully armed gathered in the middle of the base's parade ground, forming up in formation as if they were about to take some action. According to my estimate, they should have received orders from the advance scouting party to dispatch a second search team.

  If they come out of the base in this direction, there are at least 1,500 people, and with such a dense search formation, I'm not sure if I can hide. I need to think of a way out. Looking around at the terrain, I made a bold decision - I started running quickly to the right, trying to circle around the perimeter of the base to get to the other side. Although the woods on the other side are relatively sparse, they shouldn't be within the search party's range. If I can make it over there, I should be able to avoid the second line of searchers. But I need to do it before they finish forming up and leave the base - that's not going to be easy. I quickly ran along the edge, trying to use the woods as cover to get past, but before I was even halfway there, the base had already finished forming up and the gates were open, with soldiers marching out in formation.

  Look at the sky, it's already completely dark. I gritted my teeth and rushed out of the thicket, dashing towards the other side of the road. As soon as I crossed the road and hadn't yet entered the thicket, the sound of a crowd's commotion came from the side. I quickly lay down on the ground, and in the distance, a group of people was approaching from afar. I hastily lowered my head and crawled along the ground.

  The footsteps were getting closer and closer, my heart was beating faster and faster. When the first person's footsteps sounded above my head, I was so scared that I wanted to jump up and fight, but reason told me: Don't move! Don't move! One move and you're dead for sure! Don't move! Don't move!

  "Why should we go too? Haven't they already sent more than 2,000 people?"

  "They didn't find it so they let us go too!"

  "What a waste! My holiday! I said I'd go home and accompany my wife!"

  "Damn it! I haven't been home for three months, and tomorrow was supposed to be the day I go back and find a chick to have some fun with! But that damn mouse has ruined everything. If I catch him, I'll cut off his head and hang it on my bedpost."

  "I'm going to skin him alive!"

  "Smash it into eight pieces!"

  "Chop him into mincemeat and feed it to the dogs!"

  “……”

  I listened with bated breath to the footsteps of the soldiers passing right in front of me, and the declaration of my miserable fate. Someone even stepped on the grass stuck to my camouflage uniform on my head. I closed my eyes, bit my lower lip, tensed up all over, and prayed non-stop to the gods in heaven, Buddha, God, Allah, every god I knew, hoping that no one would discover me.

  Sometimes I'm really damn lucky, the butcher was right, luck is indeed very important on the battlefield!

  It took about ten minutes for the group to pass in front of me and their footsteps faded away, but I didn't have the courage to lift my head.

  I was afraid that when I lifted my head, I would be met with a row of black gun barrels. I don't know how long I had been lying there, until my body became stiff, and I slowly raised my head, slowly scanning the surroundings.

  Dead silence! Pitch black! No one in sight! I fell back to the ground, a wave of numbness spreading all over my body, my muscles almost cramping. Clutching my rifle tightly, I slowly crawled into the thicket like a beast. As I crawled into the bushes, I pulled out my dog tag from my neck and kissed this piece of metal: "God loves mercenaries! God loves me!" Although I don't believe in God, I couldn't help but be amazed by this miracle.

  Slowly hiding in the woods, I knew I had evaded the search party, but I was in a precarious situation, and I didn't know whether to be relieved or worried.

  Lying in the grass, I observed the base. From behind, I was facing a row of passageways between barracks, and in the distance, people were coming and going, bustling with activity!

  I'm staring down the corridor, where large white sheets and various white coats are hanging, it looks like a military hospital. The people coming in and out are all nurses and doctors, no sniper value, I need to wait for someone with more status, if I'm lucky, maybe that asshole Defense Deputy Minister will come back to base, damn it! I'll 'catch' you then.

  Slowly backed away into the depths of the forest, found a relatively high grass nest, comfortably lying in it, and I waited for my prey to appear!!

  Lying in the grass, I popped a stimulating candy into my mouth, staring at the wall inside the base, starting to adjust my gun sight, making preparations for battle. This has now become my habit, always preparing for a sudden conflict in any situation.

  It's already midnight, and I'm starting to feel a bit dizzy and my vision is getting blurry. I find it strange that I'm feeling sleepy so soon after resting this afternoon, even though it wasn't for long. And my hand doesn't hurt anymore! This situation feels off.

  I slowly retreated into the grass hollow, touched my forehead, FUCK! I have a fever!

  Too cool! I actually got sick on the battlefield, and it's outside the enemy's main base wall. Opening up the wound on my hand to take a look, the wound is fine, just a bit red and swollen, and my right hand can't be used much, but these aren't what I'm worried about. What I'm worried about is that according to what we learned during training, after getting a fever, my alertness will decrease, and after my body temperature rises, my physical strength will decrease, and my body will start to dehydrate. In this situation, where can I go to replenish water?

  Took out the antibiotics and aspirin from the medical pack, swallowed them, then took out the captured purified water and drank two mouthfuls in great luxury. Lying on the edge of the pit to continue observing the base, my current physical condition makes it impossible for me to complete 100 sniper missions. My only hope now is that before my illness worsens, that dog-raising Defense Minister can return to the base, stand in front of me and let me give him a shot, then I'll withdraw!

  Now, in any case, I am unable to retreat because there are still two obstacles on the road of retreat. It is estimated that the first search party will arrive at the fire line tomorrow, and the second search party will approach the fire line two days later. Hopefully, the battle should be able to attract them, and then I can safely retreat!

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