Chapter 186: Traces of the Enemy
November 13th, Indonesia, Jakarta, Bay Area, a certain coconut grove.
Since reaching the coconut grove on the opposite side required a ferry crossing and it was now deep into the night, the ferry had long since ceased operation.
After arriving at the location, Yusuf Zuck and Fleur Carson did not rush to cross the river but found a deserted spot to load their bullets. Both had three magazines, and as Fleur pushed the bullets into the magazines, she also explained the simple operation to Yusuf.
"If we try to ferry across, it’s almost certain that the other side will detect us immediately, and they will definitely spot us if they are over there. That means there must be a hidden sentry along the riverbank," Fleur said, looking at the dark expanse of the coconut grove: "Moreover, the enemy has strong firepower, so the two of us should split up and act independently, relying on our own skills."
"You don’t need to go over; you just need to provide cover for me!" Yusuf suddenly interrupted her.
"You want me to provide cover, but not to cross?" Fleur shook her head in disbelief: "You’ve never even fired a gun before. How can I let you go alone? I should be with you; that might offer a glimmer of hope."
"No, I’m going alone," Yusuf said, looking at Fleur: "We may be brothers, but I can’t jump into a fire pit and drag you with me. Besides, I can come out alive, but if you go, you may not be so lucky!"
"Are you underestimating me?" Fleur frowned.
"It’s not that I’m underestimating you, it’s just that it’s inconvenient for the two of us to go. My goal is to rescue, not to court death. And after I rescue them, I will have to carry someone out. How can I cross the river if you’re not here to cover me?"
But before Fleur could speak, Yusuf, who was squatting in front of her, suddenly disappeared, vanishing right before her eyes.