Chapter 287 - 188: An intruder on the island? Kill them first and ask questions later_3
The good news was that on the way forward, they didn’t find a second trap, which suggested the enemy didn’t have a plentiful supply of ammunition.
During the short two-kilometer journey, it took them over an hour to travel, and Li Ang learned a great deal about trap deployment and reconnaissance.
Unfortunately, his skills panel didn’t reflect this knowledge.
As the spearhead of the team, they were each armed with a fully automatic M4A1 rifle with a scope and a Glock pistol, even carrying a stun grenade. Although these items were prohibited for civilians, it was clear they were far from ordinary.
"Thunk! Thunk!"
Suddenly, the sound of chopping trees could be faintly heard ahead, prompting everyone to slow their pace. Li, following their professional methods, tried his best to conceal his figure without making a sound.
After advancing another hundred meters or so, they could see a cabin and a treehouse inside the woods.
They finally located the source of the sound: a middle-aged man with a beard, wearing tattered motorcycle gear, was chopping wood, presumably for firewood.
They continued to move forward until they were about sixty meters away from the man when the vegetation ahead became too sparse for stealth.
They could also hear some noises coming from the treehouse, indicating that he wasn’t alone.
At this point, they had to make a decision, whether to shoot him directly or send someone to sneak up and eliminate him with a knife.
If they shot him from this distance, it was highly likely they could kill him instantly, but the gunfire would definitely attract attention.
On the other hand, if someone tried to approach stealthily and was discovered, the risk would be even greater.