Chapter 288: Greed Kills
[Chapter 289: Greed Kills]
The sudden appearance of the cargo made the atmosphere tense for the hunting crew.
Hawke and Erika readied their rifles, choosing a suitable place to take cover. They hoped Duran and his team wouldn't get reckless, but if they made any sudden movements, they wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger.
As professional hunters, they'd grown desensitized to death, having killed many large animals in their line of work.
Duran recalled that several orange emergency packs had been dropped from the plane, and this was one of them. What about the others? Were they filled with goods as well?
If they were, selling them could provide a way out of America, a chance for an easy retirement. The thought crossed his mind as Duran instinctively reached for his sidearm. Upon touching the cold metal grip, he quickly withdrew his hand.
He turned to look behind him at a man and a woman standing about twenty meters away, rifles at the ready but pointed towards the ground. Behind them, there were a few more figures. Although he couldn't see them clearly, Duran knew they were armed.
These weapons not only clear the black bear's mind, but also helped people calm their impulsive urges. Duran, with his bushy beard, forced a smile and said, "That bear could've eaten the food from here."
Hawke replied, "That's none of our concern. Let's move."