Time Travel 04: I Fight the US in the Middle East

Amr al-Ibrahim's figure disappeared into the sunset, the Caliph's gaze filled with contempt.

When he heard it was the Mahdi Army, he was tempted. Three thousand fighters, a million followers. But what was the reality? They couldn't even kill a US company commander, yet they kept shouting about their firm anti-American stance. Pshaw!

"Come out!" Azam said at that moment.

What does that mean?

The Caliph looked curiously at the nearby canal, and from it... a girl stepped out.

"Captain Azam, I... I didn't mean to eavesdrop on your conversation, I was just passing by..." Mariam said somewhat embarrassed.

Hearing that Azam was going to meet with anti-American militants, Mariam followed out out of curiosity. As a result... she must have accidentally laughed while listening, and even though she covered her mouth on the spot, Captain Azam heard it.

How did those ears grow like that?

"What did you hear?"

"I...I..."

"Did you hear that the Mahdi Army is going to recruit Juba, the Grim Reaper?"

"Mmm." Mariam realized what was happening, her big, bright eyes filled with excitement.

"It's not enough for only you to know; enough people need to know."

"Understood, I'll go spread the rumor right away... cough cough, it's true, I'm not lying! God above, your most faithful believer will never lie!"

Watching Mariam's departing figure, the Caliph couldn't help but scratch his head. What... what kind of operation was this?

Of course, we should add another layer of insurance!

Historically, the US military would be locked in a fierce battle with the Mahdi Army, resulting in a bloody conflict in Najaf. However... now that Juba the Grim Reaper has suddenly risen to prominence and achieved remarkable results, will the US military focus on finding Juba the Grim Reaper and abandon its operations against the Mahdi Army?

Of course, we can't let that happen! Otherwise, wouldn't it be a mistake in our Grim Reaper Juba's intelligence?

Doing it this way will make it safer!

"Let's go back." Azam looked at the land gradually enveloped in darkness, feeling relieved.

Since transmigrating, he has been constantly at war. This is by all accounts the most relaxed day he has ever had. However... some people are destined not to have an easy time!

Baghdad, the presidential palace.

"What?" Brigadier General Austin strode over and grabbed the man by the collar. "George, what did you say? Say it again if you dare!"

"Commander, Colonel Chris... he might have defected to Death Juba... I have evidence..." George was being choked and was having trouble breathing, but... he still managed to speak with difficulty.

Brigadier General Austin released his grip: "Fine, you'd better pray the evidence is sound, otherwise... you'll have a hundred ways to die!"

On the day the division commander was killed, Colonel Chris went missing. Everyone thought he had also perished, but his body had just not been found. Now... he has actually joined forces with the Grim Reaper Juba?

Are you kidding me!

Colonel Chris served under Brigadier General Austin for eight years, and Brigadier General Austin knew his character perfectly well!

He has good military skills and is flexible in adapting to changing circumstances, making him a good staff officer. However... he is very greedy. After entering Baghdad, Colonel Chris amassed a considerable fortune in private and sent it back to his country through military channels.

Such a person...suddenly wakes up and joins the guerrillas? What is George up to? Doesn't he know that this will tarnish the reputation of the entire 3rd Mechanized Infantry Division? Even he, the acting division commander, will have to take the blame!

George gasped for breath, meeting Brigadier General Austin's cold gaze, and reached into his pocket.

Whoosh!

A large hand shoved the pocket in and ripped it open!

Brigadier General Austin reached for a USB drive, took it out, plugged it into a ruggedized military laptop on the table, double-clicked the mouse, and opened the only video on it.

A heart-wrenching wail echoed from the computer.

"I was wrong, I am guilty! On behalf of the 3rd Mechanized Infantry Division, I apologize to the people of Yituo! ...We are not human..."

Back in 04, before AI existed, computer-generated images would have been very obvious. The person in the video now is definitely the real Colonel Chris. He... he's actually confessing his sins? How is that possible?!

Brigadier General Austin was completely dumbfounded!

Such a painful confession is so real, it's definitely not an act. Even an Oscar-winning actor couldn't perform it so convincingly!

He couldn't hear what Colonel Chris said next; his ears were ringing. Damn it... if this video gets out, the reputation of the US military will be completely ruined!

The confession of a high-ranking official at the division level will cause a huge uproar in public opinion around the world!

Don't panic, stay calm!

Brigadier General Austin took a deep breath: "This video...who else has seen it?"

"The video was taken to Europe by that damned journalist Robert Fiske. He showed it to the editor of The Independent, but before it could be published, MI5 broke down the door and confiscated it..."

Thank goodness! Brigadier General Austin breathed a sigh of relief, but the next moment, George's words plunged him back into despair!

"However... no one expected that Joe Wilding had gone back with him, and had a backup. When they realized that it couldn't be published in the newspapers, they released it directly online..."

What? Brigadier General Austin trembled. It had already been announced?

The Independent, a national newspaper in the UK, was founded in 1986. At its peak, it had a daily circulation of up to 42.8 copies. After all, its fearless editorial stance and unique graphic design attracted a lot of attention!

It wasn't until 2010 that this newspaper completely declined due to the rise of the internet and was acquired by a large Russian businessman for 1 pound!

Having experienced the information superhighway development of the 1990s, the internet is now very popular in Europe, and this video... has already spread throughout Europe?

"Damn it, the only way now... is to find Colonel Chris! Mobilize the entire Iraqi garrison to search for him!"

Austin hasn't lost his mind yet. If he can find Colonel Chris and get him to announce to the world again that the video was recorded under threat from the Camel Guerrilla, all the above arguments can be overturned!

Judging from Chris's usual style, he would never record such a confession video; he must have been forced to!

Yes, that must be it!

Although Colonel Chris was killed last night, the area was relatively secluded. Since the war started, innocent people have been dying every day. Even if people in the vicinity saw American soldiers' bodies, probably few would dare to report it!

Time flies by, half an hour, an hour...

Bang! Colonel David Perkins strode in: "Reporting, sir, Colonel Chris has been found..."

"Where is he? Call him in quickly and record a clarification video..."

"Commander, he can't record it."

"Why? Has he really repented?"

"No, he's dead!"