Chapter 1: Crossing Over
After the report from Bear Paw, the command center remained silent for three hours. Finally, a somber voice broke the silence, strangely devoid of the usual noise: "Warriors of the Return Team, due to the unexpected nature of this incident, the command center is unable to provide you with a definitive response. However, one thing is certain: the primary reason for your separation from the main force, along with the brief but intense electromagnetic interference, has altered your situation. As this involves the nation's latest scientific research project, which is still in its initial stages, the state is currently unable to change your circumstances. Nevertheless, due to your urgent needs, the state has increased investment in the research of this project. Please trust the nation, trust the government, trust the strength of the people and the Party, be patient, strive to survive, and fight for socialism! Fight to return to the embrace of the people and the motherland!"
This is an era of solar energy popularization, where fossil fuels have been nearly exhausted, and human society has entered the age of natural energy, with solar energy becoming the primary source of power
I will lead the way, with the mouse on the left flank, the bobcat in the center, the Buddha on the right flank, and the falcon bringing up the rear. As soon as the distribution of roles was completed, I noticed the bobcat pouting in dissatisfaction. "Bobcat, do you have any objections?"
In the military tradition, when a team is assembled temporarily, the highest-ranking position is that of the commander. It goes without saying that now Xiongzhang has become the leader of this five-member team
The tall man turned around and replied, "Report to the command center, five!"
The crowd is in a state of excitement
Xiongzhang furrowed his brow for a long time, still unsure of what to do. He then shouted into the communicator: "This is Jing 0217! I have not encountered the helicopter, please provide instructions! Please provide instructions!"
Xiongzhang continues to report tirelessly, and finally received a response: "Well 0217, this is the command center. The helicopter has arrived at height 729 and has not seen you. Please confirm your location!"
The bear's sharp eyes fixed on the fat man for a while, then he put down the gun, and the atmosphere immediately relaxed
Strange! The words "missing personnel" and "command center" simultaneously emerged in the minds of the helicopter pilots
Only one stout man remains, with a face resembling the Maitreya Buddha, displaying a look of helplessness as he squats beside a tree and says: "3 consecutive attacks, strong assault, codename Tathagata"
Well 0217, how many of you are there? The communicator is making a buzzing sound
Good! Confirm the unit number of the missing personnel, stay at Hill 729, and a helicopter will come to pick you up
The rat realized that it should not curse at others, reluctantly shrinking back, its two eyes fixed longingly on the bear paw
Before me lies a dense forest, with a muddy path that is clearly worn by foot traffic, extending narrow and crooked into the unseen distance
"Pfft." A burst of laughter erupted as a girl, covered in dirt, sat down next to Mouse and scrutinized him. "You truly live up to your name, Mouse! I am from the Women's Special Operations Team, which consists of just one squad. I am also part of the infiltration unit, code name Lynx!"
The Buddha's palm trembled slightly, and he quickly raised both hands: "Don't be impulsive! Before I joined the Special Operations Team, I graduated from medical school, so I transitioned to military medicine, but I still prefer the Assault Team!"
Team 0217 disbanded, the missing personnel formed a returning team, with Bear Paw as the captain, to return to Base 5 at the fastest speed
Upon hearing that someone was answering, a glimmer of joy finally appeared on the weary faces of several missing individuals
Five minutes later, the helicopter had not arrived
Base No. 5, that was the place where the main force traveled by truck for a full 2 days, and then the various units dispersed and marched urgently for seven days and nights. To return there in the same manner, not to mention being separated from the main force and failing to complete the original mission, would not only be exhausting but also subject one to ridicule from comrades. This hardship is truly unjust!
The lynx's eyes were red, yet it stubbornly held back its tears
The bear paw report has completed the identification of the missing personnel numbers. After confirming with the * graphic * book department that everything is correct, inform them that the helicopter will arrive in five minutes and instruct the soldiers to prepare their gear.
Shan Miao can be considered the one with the best family background among the five, coming from a military family. Her grandfather is a lieutenant general, her father is a colonel, her mother is a captain, and her brother just graduated from military academy as a second lieutenant. She naturally entered the Women's Special Operations Team. However, what sets her apart is that, unlike other children of high-ranking officials who wait three years without combat experience to return to the golden path arranged by their parents after training, she voluntarily requested to engage in actual combat during her training. Given her excellent performance and considerable talent, her family was more than happy and fully supported her.
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone except for the Buddha pulled the safety catch, aiming their guns at the fat man
The bobcat and the mouse chatted and laughed, while the falcon fixed its gaze on the distance. The plump man wiped a bead of cold sweat and muttered to himself, while the bear paw automatically took on the task of vigilance
Rulai is the most educated, having graduated from a medical university. With a passion for serving, he became a soldier, and during his university years, his love for fighting, combined with his strong physique, allowed him to be selected for the Special Operations Team.
The bear's paw pondered for a moment; coming from a rural background, he possessed more combat experience and wilderness survival skills than the other team members present. However, when it comes to surviving in society, he truly struggled. He joined the army as soon as he had a basic understanding of social matters, and even his normal walking was done in a precise march.
The bear paw nodded slightly, yet did not feel that she had done anything wrong. Most of the members of the women's special operations team are the daughters of high-ranking officials. After joining the military for the sake of reputation, they can easily walk the path of success. Unlike them, who entered through selection, their capabilities are evident. Although the wildcat is one of the few female special forces who have participated in actual combat, she ultimately cannot compare to men
The rat is anxious: "Isn't it useless to let air out from the two holes under the driver's eyebrows?"
Fortunately, there is still the communicator.
The communicator decisively reported: "Helicopter returning!"
The Buddha squatted on the ground, pulling at the wild grass intermittently.
Since there is already a road, it is evident that there are people at both ends of www.hetushu.comcom. As long as it is not a primitive society, there is a chance for survival. Moreover, one can tell from the road that the level of civilization in this area is not high
I spit! Hearing this for the first time feels disgusting. Xiongzhang raised his hand as if to throw the communicator, but ultimately couldn't bring himself to do it. Trembling, he lowered his hand and helplessly looked at the other team members
After spending an afternoon adjusting our emotions, everyone rallied together to discuss the next steps in our plan
The return of the collective is promising, and the faces of the crowd are even more filled with joy
The tall bear frowned and said: "Sanlian? Wasn't it disbanded a month ago? Why are you still here?"
Basic common sense still exists; the south has always been a relatively prosperous region, has it not
The Tathagata's attitude was unexpectedly good, and he smiled broadly, saying: "It seems that we have truly become a returning team this time!"
The five individuals almost simultaneously took out the positioning devices from their wrists to check, and then spoke in unison: "Indeed!"
The five individuals are each unique, yet none have experience in society; their only expertise lies in military service, and the sole skill they possess is that of a soldier
Ten minutes later, the helicopter still had not arrived, and the expressions of the crowd began to grow serious. Could it be that the drug traffickers are capable of bringing down a helicopter?
The rat came from an ordinary background and did not study well in the past. After graduating from high school, he was sent to the army for training. Unexpectedly, this little troublemaker developed a strong affinity for military service and managed to join the Special Operations Unit through sheer determination, bringing honor to his family.
The bear paw's expression was grim: "Report to headquarters, this is Jing 0217, confirming that the location is indeed Hill 729, please have the helicopter verify!"
After 12 days of mutual adjustment, everyone has come to understand each other fairly well, and naturally, they are also aware of each other's critical shortcomings
Upon seeing it was a girl, the mouse's already small eyes squinted even further, and it grinned as it leaned in to shake hands, but the bobcat mischievously shrugged it off.
The lynx shook its head and said with a hint of grievance: "I obey the captain and the library arrangements, but please do not consider my gender in the next assignment, I am also a warrior and do not need protection"
Damn it, a seven-day and seven-night forced march, even the immortals would be honored!" A short man was the first to sit down, casually leaning against a tree and looking around, "I am from the infiltration team of the 3rd squad of the 7th company, code name Rat. What about you?"
This place definitely has no car exhaust... heh heh. The mouse does not know whether to feel joy or sorrow
Soldiers are etched into their very bones like blood
Ah?! Everyone exclaimed
What is this expression? ! Stand up! Straighten your military appearance! Check your gear! Follow the assignment and prepare to depart! '' The bear's paw is also bleeding inside, but as the captain, I cannot lead the team in wailing and crying, so I can only adopt a serious demeanor to uplift the spirits of the team members.
Code name: Falcon, Sniper, 6th Squad, 2nd Team. Falcon is slender and cool, not tall, with a calibration lens mounted over his right eye. His complexion is pale and cold, and he does not get close to anyone, embodying the standard image of a sniper
Xiongzhang sighed as he put away the communicator, turning around to see the faces of everyone filled with apprehension, even the coldest sniper, Falcon, wore a look of distress.
Obedience is the duty of a soldier, and everyone stood up and organized themselves in unison
Command Hall ... ... A forest ... ...
Report to the command center, I am Well 0217, I am Well 0217, we have not encountered any helicopters, reporting again, I am ... ...
The Buddha shot him a glance: "Aren't both nostrils located beneath the eyebrows?! Don't you breathe through your nostrils?!"
Currently, each of the five individuals possesses various types of energy weapons, which are naturally abundant. There is no concern about running out of ammunition or worrying about damage, making them truly the treasures of all.
The air monitoring conducted by the Tathāgata revealed that the air here is exceptionally rare, a once-in-a-century phenomenon
What is even better is that they possess military power that undoubtedly surpasses that of this era
The eyes of the falcon, steadfast and resolute, are also beginning to moisten
After confirming that the current time is 12:42 PM, Xiongzhang decided to march rapidly for 50 kilometers and will determine the next steps based on the terrain mhetushucomcom.
With the presence of two individuals to lighten the atmosphere, the others gradually relaxed as well. The tall man stepped forward and said: "I, code name Bear Paw, class leader of 9th Company 1st Class, am responsible for the assault."
Like him, there is also a falcon, but the falcon is in a better situation. After being pressured by his father to join the military upon entering university, his father's intention was similar to that of the bobcat's father, wanting his children to obtain a military certificate and then attend a military academy to pursue a military career. However, this son, who seeks perfection in everything, decided that if he was going to be a soldier, he had to be the best. He secretly participated in the selection for the Special Operations Unit and even became a sniper. His father, a farmer with limited understanding, believed that his son had become the best soldier, unaware that the Special Operations Unit is known for its high level of confidentiality and extreme hardships, where the rewards do not match the sacrifices made. Little did he know that this son, who seeks perfection in everything, decided that if he was going to be a soldier, he had to be the best. He secretly participated in the selection for the Special Operations Unit and even became a sniper. His father, a farmer with limited understanding, believed that his son had become the best soldier, unaware that the Special Operations Unit is known for its high level of confidentiality and extreme hardships, where the rewards do not match the sacrifices made.
Puff! The bobcat and the mouse spray simultaneously
The military bag contained everyday necessities, but the food had long been depleted. Fortunately, everyone had just eaten game and was not hungry, so they followed the lead of the bear paw and walked south along the road
The rat tilted its head, standing in a carefree manner, seemingly unbothered, yet its entire body was stiff and had long been in a state of dementia
The bear's paw trembled as it focused on the satellite positioning device on the wristwatch. Logically, they should be standing in the command hall of Base No. 5...
The communicator fell silent for a moment, then crackled: "The helicopter has confirmed its position, currently above Hill 729. The carpet search has been completed, and no missing personnel teams have been found"
Has the world gone mad
The arms industry is inherently a technological field that easily transcends time. Since the advent of the photon gun thirty years ago, its extremely high production costs, the scarcity of materials, a maintenance-free period lasting a century, and its formidable lethality have made it an essential weapon for the special forces of every nation, despite its lack of widespread adoption.
Twelve days later, standing at the coordinates of Base Five, five mud monkeys are teetering precariously
First, it is natural to step out of the dense forest and see what lies outside