Chapter 99: Sere
Everyone had different expressions while writing their wills; they didn’t expect to write their wills so early.
Some rookies didn’t know what to write, tears streaming down as they wrote.
The purpose of Gao Zhong Dui arranging for everyone to write wills was probably to let everyone experience what their own death means to a family; this was a baptism from the heart.
“After finishing your wills, come out and carry the ammunition boxes.”
Ma Da entered the tent, drove everyone out, and they carried weapons and ammunition box by box from the troop transport vehicle.
“Live ammunition!”
Deng Zhenhua opened the box, saw the shiny yellow bullets inside, grabbed a handful, observed them closely, and came to a conclusion.
It seemed not only Chang Ning had doubted the so-called actual combat that Hui Lang mentioned before.
Ever since entering the selection training camp, everyone had been drilled hard by the instructors, hearing the word “actual combat” the most every day.
But with the international situation as it is, these rookies had no chance to participate in actual combat at all, yet this time, judging by Gao Zhong Dui and the others’ demeanor, they clearly weren’t joking.
“Hurry up and load the bullets; Hui Lang and the others are still waiting. If they see us, we’ll get drilled again.”
Geng Jihui said.
By now, Chang Ning had already fully loaded all his magazines with bullets. No matter how realistically Gao Zhong Dui and the others acted, Chang Ning didn’t believe they would send these rookies to the battlefield right now.
Their skills were not proficient yet; going to the battlefield would be suicide, and even with veteran team members leading, the risk would be huge.
Moreover, based on the plot he knew before transmigration, they were probably about to reach the SERE phase now, maybe even today.
In any case, Chang Ning had prepared himself mentally to improvise, and even if they really went to the battlefield, the worst that could happen was sacrificing for the country.
His decision to participate in Wolf Fang’s selection naturally meant he was prepared to face everything.
“Assembly!”
Hui Lang shouted loudly. After all the rookies stood in formation, he said: “For this operation, you must obey orders; don’t show off or take risks.
The operation codename is ‘Dud’; you want to be special forces soldiers, right? Now tell me, are you ready?”
The rookies were now uneasy, their minds wandering who knows where.
Chang Ning, as usual, showed no change, but seeing everyone silent, he had to play ostrich too; being too unique wasn’t good.
Ma Da asked sternly: “Are you ready?”
The rookies reacted this time and immediately answered: “Loyal to the motherland, loyal to the people!”
“Very good, board the vehicles now, depart!” Hui Lang saw everyone in high spirits and was very satisfied.
Chang Ning, following in the team, heard the operation codename was “Dud” and felt relieved.
Operation codenames are usually auspicious or mighty names; something like “Dud” had a low probability of being considered.
There was one more thing: if Chang Ning remembered correctly, the “Dud” operation was the excuse for SERE training.
Whether it was SERE or not, Chang Ning decided to see if the main actor would appear; if they did, it was SERE.
“Hey, Chang Ning, what are you thinking about?”
Xiao Zhuang, sitting across from Chang Ning, saw him dazed and knew this guy was spacing out, so he asked.
In the quiet vehicle compartment, Xiao Zhuang drew everyone’s attention to Chang Ning.
Chang Ning gave Xiao Zhuang a dissatisfied look and said: “Nothing, I just feel this operation isn’t simple; everyone, get ready.”
“It definitely isn’t simple; we’re carrying live ammunition now!”
Ostrich’s face was serious; he had been in the army for years but had never experienced actual combat.
Among those present, only Chang Ning had actual combat experience.
“Hehe, Ostrich’s brain capacity is just small!”
The medic knew Chang Ning wasn’t referring to that, and seeing Ostrich misunderstand, he immediately started mocking him.
“You…”
“Enough! You two, quiet down and listen to Chang Ning.”
Geng Jihui interrupted Ostrich’s counterattack and had everyone listen to Chang Ning’s analysis.
“Here’s what I think: don’t you feel there’s something wrong with this operation’s codename?”
Chang Ning didn’t directly state his idea but guided them step by step to guess it themselves.
Those who could persist in the selection training camp until now were no longer new recruits; they had participated in more than one exercise, and with Chang Ning’s hint, they immediately realized there was something off with the operation codename.
“Yeah, why is the operation codename ‘Dud’! This name is different from the usual naming style.”
Ostrich suddenly understood, happily saying as he punched his palm.
“So, does it have some profound meaning?”
Well, everyone was just about to hear Ostrich’s analysis, but he came to no conclusion.
“I thought Ostrich’s brain capacity had gotten bigger, but it’s still the same.”
The medic chuckled and said; he teased Ostrich whenever he got the chance.
“Hey, you damn medic.”
The topic was brought up by Chang Ning, and everyone started guessing what issue this operation might have, nearly guessing the answer several times.
Hui Lang and the other instructors heard the rookies’ wild analysis and broke out in a cold sweat inside, but they couldn’t show it on the surface or stop them, or it would be like “no silver here, three hundred taels.”
The rookies were clever; they might give it away.
‘This kid Chang Ning is too detestable; must take special care of him later!’
Hui Lang thought to himself.
Meanwhile, Chang Ning secretly observed the instructors’ reactions in the crowd; this move to beat the grass and startle the snake was to analyze the desired intelligence from their expressions.
But so far, his plan had failed; Hui Lang and the instructors showed no expressions.
‘As expected of Wolf Fang’s elites; they don’t reveal a single trace.
Whatever, later we’ll see if that rendezvous woman shows up.’
Chang Ning leaned against the vehicle compartment pretending to nap, constantly calculating in his mind. Only by grasping the opponent’s motives could he take the initiative; Chang Ning didn’t like being passively beaten.
On the mountain road under the night sky, two troop transport vehicles drove steadily under the stars.
“Check equipment, disembark!”
A clatter of sounds rose in the vehicle compartment as the soldiers checked their firearms.
The vehicle arrived at a place, and the team members disembarked one after another, forming up and entering the jungle.
Earth Wolf was the Lone Wolf Commando Unit’s vanguard; at this moment, he held a 56-1 submachine gun fitted with a silencer and advanced quickly.
Beside him were Xiao Zhuang and Qiang Zi; as assault specialists, they had to clear obstacles on the road for the team members behind.
Behind the assault specialists followed the mixed rookies and veteran team members; Chang Ning was in the middle, holding his service pistol with full vigilance.
Until the truth was revealed, he didn’t dare relax; maybe this really was actual combat!
The group proceeded through the mountain forest according to the Dud operation plan; they first had to rendezvous with the border armed police intelligence team, then be led by them to the predetermined stealth area.
Under the moonlight, the entire squad advanced rapidly.
In the depths of the dense forest, the Dud commando unit, led by Hui Lang, arrived at a small hillside with no landmarks and went into stealth, forming a combat formation.
For such a strange place, Chang Ning suspected it was randomly designated by Gao Zhong Dui and the others.
According to the agreed rendezvous plan, Ma Da mimicked three bird calls.
Two flashes of light appeared not far from them.
“You all stay put; if the other side has any extreme reaction, eliminate them immediately. Rookies, no firing without permission; veterans decide on elimination.”
After Ma Da gave the instructions, he went alone for the rendezvous.
