Fatal Strike: Paladins Mercenary Road

Chapter 971 Trouble

As the mountain eagle approached the border river in its all-terrain vehicle, it immediately noticed the people on the hillside to its side.

Sensing something was amiss, Mountain Eagle glanced back at the silent 'Arthur' and called Kobe, asking him to verify the identity of the person on the hillside…

Kobe, who was busy dealing with the hostages crossing the border, quickly gave his answer...

“Mountain Eagles, they’re from the National Guard. They’ve been helping us transport the hostages across the river.”

After listening, the mountain eagle looked at the crow again with some suspicion, and said in a deep voice, "Are you sure?"

The hostages have already crossed the river, what are they doing remaining in Mexico?

Kobe said helplessly, "How could I possibly know? I'm already working myself to the bone!"

Mountain Eagle, hurry up and urge Kate from the Bangkok team and your main force Dalia. I don't have time to keep an eye on these hostages.

The border patrol can't be relied on. I've already exposed the nuclear material issue, and now they're very nervous. I'm worried..."

Upon hearing this, Mountain Eagle frowned and said, "Dalia's efficiency can't be this slow. I'll urge her on."

In this situation, immigration should be involved; how can border patrol be allowed to control the situation indefinitely?

Kobe paused for a moment, then said, "Mountainhawks, this is a big problem. A lot of people are worried..."

The mountain eagle knew immediately what Kobe was talking about...

The nuclear material issue has been exposed, and it is nuclear material with a concentration reaching the dangerous critical point of 18%.

This wouldn't normally be a big deal, but at this critical juncture, those with vested interests are probably like ants on a hot plate, and they will do everything they can to prevent the investigation from going any further.

For Kobe, a senior agent in the Department of Homeland Security, it was indeed very difficult to completely control the situation at that moment.

However, the core demand of the Mountain Eagle is not to save America. The more chaotic the situation, the easier it is for him to take advantage of the chaos and fish in troubled waters.

Seeing Kobe's anxiety, Mountain Eagle laughed and said, "Well, I have good news for you. I caught that 'Arthur'..."

If you can get her to talk, you can quickly unravel the chain of interests along the border and very likely find clues about dirty bombs and the Angel of Death.

Believe me, 'Arthur' was sold out. She certainly won't refuse to cooperate with you on the border interest chain in exchange for bargaining power.

Kobe was stunned for a moment, then excitedly said, "You really succeeded?"
Where are you planning to cross the border? Wait for me, you must wait for me, I'll be right there with people..."

Mountain Eagle did not immediately agree to Kobe's request. He thought for a moment and said, "You also have prisoners there. If I were one of those who received nuclear materials, I would do everything I could to silence them and cut off your investigation."

"The same goes for 'Arthur.' Don't let this information leak out. Find a safe place, and I'll have someone deliver her to you."

After speaking, Mountain Eagle didn't wait for Kobe's reply; he focused his attention on the road ahead...

It's called a road, but it's actually just a dirt road running parallel to the border river...

To ensure safety, Mountain Eagle drove its vehicle into the rugged grassland when it was about 700 meters away from the team that was hiding on the hillside.

His all-terrain vehicle handled the terrain with ease, but the others following behind couldn't...

Ryan Donovan and his accomplices drove the stolen van into the grass and broke down after a few hundred meters. Then, this guy started calling on the radio...

Seeing this situation, Mountain Eagle had no choice but to step on the brakes and abandon the idea of ​​crossing the river through a relatively narrow passage. He told everyone to get out of the car and walk, while Galahad and Robin carried the inflatable kayaks, which were about the size of suitcases, and walked towards the river.

He himself carried the 'human ledger' and 'Arthur' in each hand and ran towards the river.

Just as they were making their way to the river, the group hidden on the hillside suddenly moved...

Because of the distance, they did not fire, but instead went down the other side of the hillside and chased after Mountain Eagle and his men along the riverbank.

Mountain Eagle immediately sensed something was off about those guys, but the news about Kobe made him hesitant...

The consequences of launching an attack on armed personnel in the United States could be significant or minor.

The worst part is that if they call the wrong person, things could get really ugly.

Faced with this situation, Mountain Eagle decisively chose to accelerate. He had Robin quickly deploy two kayaks, and he and Galahad took 'Arthur', 'Human Ledger', and the accountant's family across the river first.

At the same time, they urged Dalia on the other side to come and meet them quickly...

Ryan Donovan stayed behind with six 'scavengers' to help him guard the kayak's retreat.

When the two sides were about 600 meters apart, things took a turn...

Several long-range shooters from that team actually fired at the kayaks on the river...

"Bang!" "Bang!"

Meanwhile, the remaining people quickened their pace and spread out, forming a net that circled around the location of Mountain Eagle and his group.

The bullet landed on the water near the kayak, causing a gasp from the people crossing the river.

This situation left Mountain Eagle with no time to think. While shouting for Robin and the others to speed up and cross the river, he used the crow's selection tool to lock onto the enemy's location, then activated the automatic grenade launcher on the all-terrain vehicle and began bombarding them...

This tactic is completely against the infantry, but the Mountain Eagles don't care about that anymore...

"Boom boom boom boom"

A series of explosions rang out, and several trailing long-range gunners fell silent first. Then, the advancing soldiers were also alarmed and chose to stay put to find cover, while suppressing the direction of the grenade launches.

A burst of gunfire erupted. Ryan Donovan exchanged a glance with the 'Scavengers,' then decisively retreated to Mountain Eagle's side. He cautiously glanced at the direction of the grenade launch and asked, "Sir, do you have any other men?"

The moment the mountain eagles clashed, his perspective shifted, bringing the situation on both sides of the border river into view.

Those enemies a few hundred meters away posed no threat to him, because without the obstruction of urban buildings, the indirect fire of the automatic grenade launcher, which could be programmed to explode on demand, was overwhelming in its killing power against infantry.

Even with the presence of aerial reconnaissance and intelligent tactical systems, infantrymen lacking cover have no chance of survival.

In just over ten seconds, the grenades had completely razed the enemy's location...

While grenades have limited power, they can be deadly to infantry if delivered with precision.

The mountain eagle didn't even get a glimpse of its opponent's face before the sudden encounter ended!
After confirming that those people posed no threat, Mountain Eagle waved to Ryan Donovan and said, "There's no time. Get in the water and swim over..."

Ryan was stunned for a moment, then watched as the mountain eagle rushed towards the enemy. He gritted his teeth, took off his bulletproof vest, threw away his weapon, and led the 'cleaners' into the water.

Although it's not the narrowest part, the water is less than a kilometer wide, and because the current is relatively gentle, it's not too difficult for trained people to swim across.

After watching Ryan and his men leave, Mountain Eagle turned and ran towards the gunmen who had been killed...

More than twenty people couldn't even last five minutes. When the mountain eagle ran nearby, it was unexpected to find that there were still lucky ones alive. The power of the grenade was still a bit insufficient in the wild.

When the mountain eagle examined the bodies, he took photos of each one. Finally, he dragged the two survivors together, set up his phone, and injected them with morphine...

Seeing that the man with his wrist and abdomen blown open was the first to regain consciousness, Mountain Eagle grabbed him by the collar and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you people? Who sent you?"

The severely injured man stared blankly at the mountain eagle. A dozen seconds later, he saw the horrific open wound on his abdomen and let out a terrified scream…

"what……"

As he pressed his intact left hand and bare right wrist against his abdomen, trying to push his spilled intestines back in, the constant bleeding from his wrist filled him with increasing terror...

"What's wrong with me? How could this happen to me?"

The eagle grabbed his right wrist, tied a thin strap around his upper arm, and then picked up a branch from the ground to tighten the strap...

"Who are you? Who sent you?"

The seriously wounded soldier's spirit had been shattered. He cried out in anguish, "We are soldiers of the Texas Detachment of the 19th Airborne Special Operations Group. I was just following orders. Save me, save me..."

Upon hearing this, Mountain Eagle grabbed the other guy whose face was half-blown open and repeated the question...

Seeing that this devilish guy gave the same answer, Mountain Eagle cursed under his breath. He immediately sensed something was wrong and decisively shot and killed the two men.

He then returned to the all-terrain vehicle, retrieved the extremely useful vehicle, and swam across to the river.

When Mountain Eagle reached the shore, he saw Dalia waiting for him there with several people and vehicles...

Seeing the smiling Dalia and Peggy comforting several young girls from the accounting family, Mountain Eagle walked over, grabbed Dalia, and pulled her aside...

He first explained the matter of the accountant and the humanoid ledger. As Dalia's eyes lit up, Mountain Eagle looked up at the image projected in his tactical goggles, then pulled Dalia's arm and said, "You, Peggy, Robin, and Galahad, take 'Arthur' and go with the others first..."

Be sure to avoid border patrols and do not trust anyone outside of the Bangkok group and the refugee group.

Whatever method you use, hide them first...

If you really can't do anything else, then ask Kate from the Bangkok team for help. The FBI shouldn't get involved in this mess. Have her find a way to cause some trouble for the border authorities..."

Dalia realized something was wrong and said in a slightly panicked voice, "Boss, has something happened?"

Without saying much, Mountain Eagle pushed Dalia into an SUV, then loudly ordered Galahad and Robin to obey Dalia's orders. He then called Ryan, and together with the six 'scavengers,' the eight men in four vehicles sped into the gravel-strewn wilderness...

The dust kicked up by the four vehicles made them the most conspicuous targets!
(End of this chapter)