Chapter 9: The worst order is no order at all

Yi Haizhou smiled

The sudden storm drove them all to the roadside

Struck by the successive gunshots

At the stern of the yacht, an inflatable boat is being lowered into the water

The usually unthinking Yi Haizhou suddenly has such a clear feeling

At this moment, all I can think about is seeking shelter from the rain; the more people there are, the safer I seem to feel

Like him, almost everyone was drawn to the magnificent sight of the yacht from yesterday, which entered the bay with the grandeur of a divine presence. Instead of docking at the pier, it glided across the tranquil surface of the crescent bay, moving towards the center near the road beach.

There are still people begging for mercy on their knees, but all that awaits them is being crushed and knocked away

However, Yi Haizhou, a local bandit who has been entangled in years of bloody conflict with anti-government armed groups, is nothing more than a true beast

Because even the most brutal armed forces must exist within a certain environment, and if no one provides them with plunder or tribute, they cannot survive. Therefore, regardless of the armed forces, they will create an order that is conducive to their control.

The raging wind and rain violently lash everything on the small island

Those who are acquainted, even if they have only known each other for a few hours, will instinctively huddle together, bewildered and at a loss in the face of the current situation

The gunmen on these yachts are hunting without any restraint

Nothing at all can survive and fight in this dense forest

It is understood that the greater the wind and rain, the smaller the possibility of being attacked at night

It seems as if they are hunting

If one were to disregard the events of yesterday, one might even think that this resembles the scenes of countless seaside fishing villages filled with tourists

All those standing on the beach and by the roadside scattered in fear like birds and beasts

Yet still at a loss, attempting to crawl away

It is surprising that one still habitually does not know how to run far away

There are still those who understand

This rugged off-road vehicle was once used by special forces around the world, and in Southeast Asia, it has gained popularity due to adventure tourism and transportation across the region.

Suddenly, a clear sound of a motor came from the surface of the sea

They are all used as tractors

What surrounds me is either the gentle hands of a service member or the teasing banter of comrades

There were originally a very few individuals who chose to stay away from the crowd as soon as they disembarked. They were still somewhat aware that the greatest danger was not the wind and rain

While I was puzzled about what was happening, I saw in the distance, in a direction where the details were completely unclear, a person driving a sturdy old model convertible Defender back!

He stepped onto the damp ground in his flip-flops, while nearby, a funnel made of several large leaves had already collected a full bottle of rainwater, which was much safer than the water left by the other party

These living prey

From his perspective and distance, he could not hear what was being said below; they looked just like ants

The gunfire is neither hurried nor slow

At this moment, the person in the vehicle is clearly searching for prey, casually aiming and shooting!

There were only about twenty to thirty people, many of whom had previously not ventured onto the road, hiding around the buildings, now without hesitation turned around and ran directly towards the jungle behind them

Upon waking again, the sounds of insects and birds filled the air, piercing through the golden light of the jungle morning

The high point where Yi Haizhou stood allowed him to easily see the innocent fleeing crowd, most of whom chose to hide behind buildings or houses, resembling frightened and docile animals, unable to believe what was happening before their eyes

But now it is completely quiet

Such reckless behavior is unheard of

Squatting down like this, I began to deal with the field mice using a sharp flake of stone, skinning and gutting them with deliberate and unhurried movements

Surprisingly sweet, without having any nightmares

Even on the calmest sea surface, the hull is still slightly undulating; this shooting is significantly more difficult than hitting a person on the rocks yesterday

Yi Haizhou had a question mark in his heart

Observe their orderly rhythm of gunfire, and see how the standing individuals seem to be toasting with drinks or wine glasses

Skillfully using a few banana leaves, a top cover was fashioned to shield against the wind and rain, and then one leaned back among the suspended branches, effortlessly drifting into sleep

The battlefields he once stayed in, the places where anti-government armed groups mingled, and the remote mountainous areas where local warlords acted with impunity

Clearly, tranquility lasts only for a brief moment

It is merely a more interesting prey

We are about to disembark

but rather the armed bandits who inexplicably exiled them to this deserted island

Two or three people collapsed by the beach are still struggling to crawl, and the splashed liquid has not yet dispersed before soaking into the sand. Perhaps it is just a rising tide that can erase all traces.

The sins under the tropical sun

Yi Haizhou prepared lunch with complete indifference

The sound of gunfire rose and fell, leaving Yi Haizhou dumbfounded.

There are still people moving about on the yacht, some even half-kneeling beside the prone shooter, speaking casually and calmly

This stands in stark contrast to the crowd on the shore, who are running around in a state of panic and disarray

Yi Haizhou watched as several figures, who had been harboring a sense of luck, were pursued by an off-road vehicle and were struck down near the highway

So fresh that one can even hear the sound of dew drops falling

Such a beautiful island beach, with azure waves and clear sands, yet it recklessly takes lives

Instead, one can sleep soundly

However, as more people gradually appeared, they merely crowded to the side to watch

The man with the golden ponytail, who was leading and gesticulating animatedly while speaking, seemed more engaged in business than in committing acts of violence or murder

Is there a garage or a storage facility hidden over there

Several individuals clearly had weak legs and fell directly to the ground

As long as there is order, one at least knows how to survive

What do these people want to do? Do they still wish to negotiate by presenting facts and reasoning at this time?

It was approximately the time when the sun had just begun to emit its warmth, and Yi Haizhou was following the branch traps he had set up by the creek the previous night, collecting two large field mice, preparing to turn them into a delicious dish after the sun rose at noon

Then this truly battle-capable off-road vehicle took those few individuals who had previously been shooting, standing in the rear compartment where the seats had been removed, gripping the roll bar, and holding rifles equipped with scopes, began to cruise along the road

Perhaps only Yi Haizhou

Yi Haizhou's "Telescope" was directed towards the yacht, and surprisingly, he saw several people lying on the foredeck, aiming rifles equipped with scopes at targets on the shore

I did not expect it to be useful again

Yi Haizhou experienced a moment of daze, as if he had returned to that familiar battlefield

The dilapidated building by the roadside has become a place where they eagerly gather.

Yi Haizhou clenched his fist into a small hole, which to some extent provided a rudimentary telescope effect, allowing him to barely distinguish that they were likely all Caucasians from Europe and America

This idea is quite good; even if it is difficult to turn back, it is better than sitting here and waiting for death.

It is also cleaner than the wild stream water

Moreover, there should now be a distance of one to two hundred meters from the shore

Perhaps they still believe that this world is filled with love

There is no light, no internet, and everything that is taken for granted in modern society has vanished.

No matter how terrible or chaotic an order may be, it is still better than the current state of disorder.

Leisurely rinsing my mouth, I strolled to the lookout point by the mountain pass, where I could see figures appearing on the road below. It seemed that someone was rummaging through those rusty iron barrels. Were they trying to make a raft to row away from this place

The person who was shot should have been hit in the torso, as the entire body was violently pulled backward by the immense impact, followed by convulsions

He is not the kind of elite special forces soldier worth millions. For those elite soldiers, every move they make requires substantial logistical support, and even a single pack of rations is a high-tech product rich in various elements

They have never regarded these individuals as equals

Perhaps those with a conscience who witness this scene will be enraged to the point of glaring with bulging eyes, finding it hard to believe in their anger

The crowd around the building scattered in increasing fear, unaware of how much bread and water they had brought yesterday

The innocent victims who have just encountered a mutation are like chicks during a thunderstorm, panicking and hiding everywhere

They have even forgotten that the future is when the true hell begins

Because he knows, it is useless

A storm on a tropical island can instantly darken the sky

Having experienced the rainy season in Southeast Asia, one realizes that water fees are negligible

Yi Haizhou had long pierced the field mouse with a branch and hung it on the trunk. At this moment, he habitually slid out the Desert Warrior from under his armpit, along with two magazines and 15 bullets

The last relic left by the old brother

Among those people, someone fell to the ground in response!

and even found it somewhat endearing

It turned hostile as if the apocalypse had arrived, transforming from a sunny seaside view into hell in an instant

Yi Haizhou wore a face full of mockery, but before he could turn to the other side, he heard a gunshot ring out with a bang

The rubber boat made two round trips, bringing down a total of twelve people. Someone walked over to the injured person on the beach and shot them dead. This process seemed to be deliberately done for others to see, as someone was filming with a mobile phone.

In the distance, Yi Haizhou saw a few people being pushed forward, who unexpectedly waved at the yacht and even walked up to the beach to get closer

But the most bizarre thing happened; Yi Haizhou noticed that this group of people actually brought a ... a unicycle balancing vehicle, along with a submachine gun, onto the road, driving this unicycle to the end of the Crescent Bay highway

Some people seem to have noticed their behavior and hesitated before plunging into the dense forest