When I Opened My Eyes, I Was in the Middle of the Battlefield

That night, in the northwestern part of Burkina Faso, in the Bukle Dumuun province.

An SUV with its headlights off was moving slowly.

While the tires rolled slowly, as if stepping on the grass and soil that hadn’t grown evenly, Yusuf’s voice was transmitted to the G&G Corp TF riding inside.

-… Finally, we will spread the rules of engagement. You can preemptively strike or kill if you have weapons in your area of operation or are suspected of being attacked. In addition, troops wearing Burkina Faso regular army combat uniforms or Barkan combat uniforms are also enemies, so it is safe to suppress them.

“Foxtrot Romeo 1, good reception.”

Jake answered succinctly.

Because I already knew why.

The Bukkeuldumuhun region was such a land.

A passage the Burkina Faso military can’t touch, so it’s easy to cross the border in Mali, dominated by Islamic extremists.

There was no choice but to make a rule of engagement to subdue or kill tolerable people.

In particular, it was not just words to subdue the regular army or those wearing Balkan combat uniforms.

It was because there were only two cases in which one could remain intact in such a situation.

Either disguised or a traitor.

They were enemies that had to be killed.

For that reason, Jake responds quietly, and the rest of the team, including Kang-tae, look out their respective windows on their guard.

Silence broke again.

“I have arrived at Golf 35.”

Those were Harry’s words, behind the wheel and wearing night vision goggles.

Almost at the same time, Jake raised his voice.

“Everyone get off.”

Then, Kang Tae in the passenger seat and each member of the team who were holding the doorknob of the vehicle got off in an instant, and the guard and movement proceeded quickly.

A movement like flowing water.

It was possible because he did not just take a break before putting in, but prepared tightly.

Pre-preparation, situational simulation, and mock tactics.

Moreover, each of them was from a famous unit, and since they lived together as a team, it was rather difficult for them not to be able to do it.

In addition, QRF (Quick Reaction Forces) composed of Balkan members are on standby at the intermediate assembly point, and in Ouagadougou, the capital city, not only gunships that can be bombed immediately, but also helicopters for medical transportation were prepared .

In other words, a very neat situation where you only have to do what you are given.

Swoop.

Suddenly, Jake gave a hand signal, and at the same time, the team members split into two groups and moved.

Jose is long-range sniping and cover, Rachel is drone control and reconnaissance, and the remaining 4 members lead the striking force.

Each person’s location has already been determined on the map.

The intrusion route was the same.

However, just because I prepared didn’t mean everything was perfect or good.

‘It’s ambiguous from the start… … .’

Kang-tae, who was entering the lead, slowed down and hid behind a nearby wooden pole.

Unlike Congo, where trees are thick, it was because Burkina Faso was a savannah environment close to plains.

Even in the process of desertification, the height of the bushes is low and there are not many trees.

In other words, it was not good for silver and cover.

‘This is why the French kids didn’t come in… … ?’

A structure that is easy to be discovered and killed if you do it wrong.

In order to enter safely, there must be a lot of people, but if there were a lot of people, it would be more dangerous because it would be easier to be discovered.

However, if a small number of people were put in, it was not that safe.

In a way, it was a dilemma.

Moreover, there are precedents where casualties have occurred, so they must have been afraid to enter directly.

By the time Kang-tae was wary of the surroundings with guesses.

Took.

Harry, who was behind him, gave a signal by touching Kang-tae’s thigh, and he quickly moved forward again.

At the same time, Rachel, who is operating a small drone, identified and explained the surrounding buildings and personnel, and Jose, who was observing the surroundings with a telescopic scope, delivered information on blind spots.

As a result, one result was obtained without much difficulty in an hour.

“Quebec 0, this is Foxtrot Romeo 1. Unconfirmed Tango at Golf 35.”

This means that there is no target in one of the candidate locations.

It was a conclusion that was reached after examining several major buildings, shaded parking lots, and deployed guards.

It was a rather smooth process.

In the middle, I dealt with two sentries with a great sword, but there was no problem.

It wasn’t difficult because that was always the case, and it was also thanks to the fact that there was no noise at all.

After that, including the strike force, Jose and Rachel all returned.

rattle.

With the sound of the car doors closing, Jose brought out his first impression.

“Whoa, it wasn’t that difficult for me to be nervous. Especially Lee, you were very safe because I looked after you, weren’t you?”

“Yes, but the driveway is bad.”

“access? Wasn’t that the best route?”

“That’s what I mean.”

“So… ah! Yeah, I see what you mean. I can interpret it that way.”

At Jose’s words, Harry, who was behind the wheel, also helped.

“I was a bit embarrassed when I actually penetrated. There should be some things like reeds, or even the terrain should be bumpy, but when I went in, it really felt like a plain.”

“And this is the first one, and the problem is that we have to go to three more places.”

Even Marcus made up his mind, but José interrupted.

“No, no problem.”

“How are you going to deal with what’s going on there?”

“Can’t we just clean everything up?”

“How do you organize hundreds of people, not just one or two?”

“Yeah, why are you like this?”

“… Then, what if I get hit in the side by a Dobitan?”

“Oh, damn… Yes, you forgot the injury.”

Jose shook his head as if he had missed it, but Marcus couldn’t comment on anything else.

Because I literally did it.

He had engaged hundreds, not once, many times, and, however difficult, he had never failed in his mission.

And even if something similar happened again, I didn’t think I would lose.

It was because Kang-tae’s skills were unbelievably excellent, and Marcus, who assisted him around him, also improved as he adapted to the high-level operations.

I don’t know the level of physical strength, but my judgment, tactics, and mentality are better than when I was active.

In that respect, many-on-one battles were not scary.

I was just concerned about being seriously injured by blind bullets or shrapnel, but to be precise, I was worried about Kangtae.

If he collapses, the team’s power will drastically decrease.

However, Kang Tae suddenly opened his mouth.

“okay… If it doesn’t work… You can clean it up.”

They were muttered like words to oneself, but they were also something that everyone had to hear.

Almost at the same time, Harry looked to the side, and Jake, who was watching through the rear window, also raised his voice.

“Lee, just said that… Is it really possible?”

“Because it’s nighttime… Wouldn’t that be possible? If it’s a week, I think I’ll be in danger… … .”

Jake shook his head involuntarily.

Against insurgents and Muslim extremists who did not have infrared or thermal imaging equipment, night operations were the magic bullet.

This was because the success rate of the operation was high because it was an attack on an unwary enemy, and the probability of being shot was greatly reduced because it could not shoot properly.

On the other hand, the allies were able to locate and exchange signals with IR patches, lamps, and infrared lasers.

Of course, that was only a small effect.

What mattered was the difference in firepower.

The same was true of the gap in the level of weapons or the number of people.

In that respect, dealing with hundreds of people with just a few people was definitely impossible, but no one in this group thought that way.

Even in the worst situation, I believed that if there was Kang-tae, there was room for perseverance.

Because that’s what my previous experience was.

“Yeah, consider that too.”

After Jake answered, a few more words of conversation followed.

The situation I mentioned came more quickly.

* * *

Burkan Command Command and Control Room barracks located in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso.

Two videos were being broadcast on a large LED monitor.

Aerial video being filmed by a French high-altitude unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, and infrared video being filmed by a crew member climbing a tree with a telephoto lens.

The angle and situation were different, but the filming was the same.

The operational status of the G&G Corp TF temporarily named Foxtrot Team.

While a handful of commanders and a few officers were watching, the person in charge of the guide, Yusuf, nodded.

‘also… I can give you a request. As for the art of moving… In particular, Lee, who is in the lead, is amazing.’

The situation is already coming out of the second candidate site.

At the end, I had no choice but to fire the gun, but Kang Tae’s reaction speed was amazing.

Obviously, even though the enemy came out of the blind spot first, Kangtae who turned around and shot was faster.

It had nothing to do with or without night vision goggles.

Even if the enemy fired, Kangtae would have killed him first.

‘Now we’re going to Operation Area 3… … .’

It was a few kilometers away from where the gunfire might have been heard.

If there was a scout in the middle, he could have reported it.

The moment I looked at the monitor nervously.

“Not this… … !”

Someone let out a sigh, and at the same time a sound exploded from one side of the monitor.

More more more more more more more more! Empty!

Do-do-do-do-do-!

It was a gunshot.

It wasn’t just one or two shots, it was an almost all-out war.

It had to be.

It was because the dogs barked from the beginning of #3 and were discovered by the enemy.

Of course, the barking was short-lived, but even the aftermath was not over.

Not only did the sleepy sentry wake up, but people crawled out from all over the building.

armed forces as well.

It was only a few tens of meters away from Kangtae, and a gunfight broke out when a high-performance lantern was lit.

A general looked at Yusuf.

“Hey, Yusuf! Prepare to mobilize the QRF immediately, call the pilot and prepare the medical helicopter for takeoff!”

“All right.”

Yusuf, the person in charge of G&G Corp, urgently contacted us, and a bit of a fuss broke out outside as if he was busy.

While watching the video again, Yusuf flinched.

“no… … ?!”

The IR lamp light, which can identify friends or foes, was moving inward.

only two of them.

“Hey, signalman! What is that? Why are you entering?!”

Yusuf asked quickly, and the answer came back soon.

“Now, the operation is in progress.”

“what?!”

“The situation isn’t that serious, they say it’s possible… … .”

“… … ?!”

Yusuf’s eyes widened.

No matter how night it was, it was a situation where a gunfight that was comparable to an all-out war broke out.

A situation where if you do something wrong, you could be killed.

“Major? Foxtrot requested QRF dispatch and helicopter standby… Just now, ah!”

The signalman flinched and looked at Yusuf.

“Po, a bombing request has come in. The location is the current operation site, Golf Whiskey 202!”

“wait for a sec! Target confirmation before bombing?”

“Yes, they said they took pictures.”

“what? take a picture?”

It was time to say something nonsense.

“that… Entering the enemy executive quarters… It is said that all the factors were killed.”

At those words, not only the generals but also some of the officers were taken aback.

Because it was something I hadn’t even thought of.

“but… Since it is currently difficult to secure an escape route, we have requested that you open an escape route with precision strikes. Also, blockade the neighborhood with QRF… … .”

“Okay, pass it on to Gunship and QRF. however… Who is behind enemy lines now?”

I went inside the building and I couldn’t even see the IR lamp.

The rest retreated to the sniping point.

The answer came back soon.

“Major Ndermang, Foxtrot Romeo 1 and Foxtrot Lima 0 respectively.”

“… … .”

They were Jake and Kangtae respectively.

One was a monster from Delta, the other a new monster who became the butcher of the rebels.

Yusuf shook his head.

‘If this is the case, there are many things I have to give.’

Personally, it wasn’t because I was great, or because I was grateful.

It was an agreement between the institutions.

‘Was it 2.2 million dollars for Kang-tae? In case of successful engagement and operation, it is doubled… The rest is about 1/10th, so it’s going to be 6.6 million dollars… … .’

Thinking, Yusuf shook his head.

Because there are more important things.

dispatch of foreign troops.

Although not commanded by Yusuf, his intelligence chief was to lead one battalion of the French Foreign Legion to the Congo as the field manager of the negotiations.

Its purpose is to assist in internal operations of the United States.

It seems a little unfair, but it was an agreement that France approved anyway.

And now I can see why.

It was because, in the situation in that video, there was a high possibility of casualties even in foreign troops.

And what matters is the result.

The fact that not a single French soldier was killed, and that the operation would succeed.

Yusuf, watching the video, shook his head.

‘It’s clear that he’s not just a great mercenary, maybe comparable to one battalion of Legion-Etrangers… … .’