Chapter 590:
From the vantage of a large tree, Kareem observed the chaos below and issued directives.
A while earlier, Kareem and Harlee had reached the mountainâs base together. Since reinforcements had not yet arrived, Kareem opted to remain behind to prevent Chamberlainâs escape and organize the troops while Harlee pushed ahead. Three squads ascended toward the midsection of the mountain. To ensure no route was overlooked, Kareem dispatched a smaller team to scout the open field while he and the others continued toward Harleeâs marked location.
Barely had they begun their climb when a torrent of grenade explosions shattered the air around them. Kareem signaled his team to stay put until the blasts subsided and swiftly began reorganizing his forces. Though concerned for Harleeâs safety during the attack, Kareem prioritized protecting his soldiers.
As soon as the area quieted, Harlee reunited with Tonya.
Besides Harlee, Tonya had also hurled a dagger toward the rope Chamberlain had clung to moments earlier. Spotting Harlee, Tonya grumbled, âSuch a waste! My prized dagger spent on that loser!â
Harlee exchanged sniper rifles with her.
âIâll get you a new one when weâre done.â
âDeal!â
Their eyes met briefly before their expressions hardened into cold determination. Smoke from the explosions began to clear.
Finally catching sight of Harlee and her allies, Chamberlain sneered, âThere they are. Open fire and take them down!â Immediately, a hail of bullets and grenades rained down on Harlee and Tonya. With everyoneâs attention focused on them, Ritchie emerged from behind and fired, hitting Cormacâs leg.
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Cormac winced but remained silent.
Ritchie couldnât get a second shot before the enemy regrouped, enclosing themselves in a defensive ring and unleashing a relentless barrage in his direction.
At that moment, Kareem gave the signal, and a wave of twenty to thirty soldiers surged forward, shields raised.
Chamberlainâs group was trapped. Their gunfire ricocheted harmlessly off the shields, rendering their shooting futile.
Watching his men fall while Harleeâs group remained unscathed drove Chamberlain into a frenzy.
Gritting his teeth, he roared, âHarlee! Come out and face me one-on-one if you have any courage! Is this all youâve got, winning against me through outnumbering my group?â
Despite the previous warnings from his organization to avoid confrontation with Harlee, Chamberlainâs pride left him defiant. If he could rewind time, heâd rethink that choice.
Harleeâs cool voice pierced the tense air.
âAll bark, no bite.
How predictable.â
Attempting to locate her by her voice, Chamberlain scanned the area, but his view was blocked by military gun shields. To his dismay, he noticed that the fighter jets he had called for had vanished without a trace.
His plan of combining air and ground assaults had collapsed completely.
Realizing that they were completely cornered and there was no way out, Chamberlain began to consider how to bargain with Harlee when the sharp clink of a grenade landing at his feet shattered his thoughts.
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