When I Opened My Eyes, I Was in the Middle of the Battlefield

The next morning, three teams belonging to the Al Jamash branch were brought together in a command center container.

A total of 17 people including Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie.

After unfolding the folding chairs and sitting down by team, Al Jamash’s branch manager, Ron Myers, appeared.

He was a man who looked like a wolf with a gentle expression, losing his ferocity with age.

“Now, as everyone guessed, today… … .”

As soon as Ron started talking, he stopped.

It was because Alpha Team Leader made eye contact and even raised his hand.

Looks like you have something to say.

While the eyes of the other team members were being driven, Ron finally spoke to the Alpha team leader.

“Something?”

“About today’s meeting, is it true that you called for the eradication of the rebels?”

“Yes, I was about to say that, but as soon as I said it, tell me why you interrupted me.”

“Because I can’t wait to see it go on like this.”

“What does that mean?”

When Ron made a puzzled face, the Alpha team leader gave a sideways glance.

“As for the Charlie team, I heard that Scott, the assistant team leader there, is a traitor… Do those fellows deserve to be sitting here? Personally, I can’t be with you because I’m anxious.”

At the same time, the attention of the hall was not on Alpha team leader, but on Charlie team.

Alpha Team Leader mixed with that look and added a few words.

“Wouldn’t it be right for Charlie’s team to be taken out as a reserve or to guard the construction site or stand by in the compound?”

It was a time when the Bravo team did not show any sign as if they tacitly agreed to that.

Jake tilted his head and looked at the Alpha team leader.

“We lost Luke, so we deserve to be sitting here.”

“Yes, they say the rebels shot them… Honestly, how do you know who shot it? Maybe your Asian rookie might have shot it, isn’t it? Looking at their appearance, they are no different from North Korean or Chinese spies, are they?”

It was a typical racist remark.

The moment Jake’s eyes flash.

“Stop, this is not your break room.”

Ron cut off his words quickly.

Although he couldn’t run the operation due to age and injury, he was also a man from Devgrew, a tier 1 special forces unit.

He is a person who has carried out famous operations several times, has good eyesight, and has power in words.

As such, it was usually controlled with just one word. Even if you weren’t born, there was a position.

However, it did not work for Jake, who was a monster of Delta Force.

dripping-

Jake stood up while pushing the folding chair and looked at the Alpha team leader.

“You seem to be arguing, so why don’t you come out for a second? Or would you like to do it here?”

It must have been sincere.

It was because the clenched fist was ready like a loaded bullet.

The sense of intimidation from the huge body that could even touch the container ceiling seemed to turn the command room container into a battlefield.

At the same time, Ron’s face darkened.

‘… There will be casualties before the operation.’

Not now, but it wasn’t that I didn’t anticipate a similar situation.

It was because the team, which was made up of former special forces members of the 1st and 2nd tiers, always had problems. It couldn’t be there in the first place. He has a lot of pride, and his skills are as good as his pride.

The best of them all was Charlie Tim, and Jake there too. Pride and skills were the best in G&G Corp.

The most dangerous class if there is a problem.

But more importantly, Jake’s Charlie team was under the control of the State Department.

To be precise, only Jake was an agent under the State Department. The other team members didn’t even know they were working for the State Department.

That’s why it was Jake that mattered. I shouldn’t have made a problem here.

Ron was choosing his words and opened his mouth on time.

“Jake, think carefully. This is the time to avenge Luke, not to divide allies. Don’t you know too well?”

Only then did Jake stop.

It was fortunate. Even if Jake was the daredevil type, the reason he jumped into it was because he did it.

“… … .”

When Jake looked at Ron as if he was holding back his anger, Kang Tae, who was filmed as a target of racism, also spoke out.

“Put me in the front. With my skills, I will completely pierce those bastards’ noses.”

Jake nodded and looked at Ron.

“Lee will be at the forefront.”

“Jake, we haven’t even explained the strategy yet, we’ll listen and decide. And the Alpha team leader apologized for the inappropriate remarks. Lee is on our team no matter what.”

Ron quickly rectified the situation as if it was all right.

Alpha team leader apologized as if he couldn’t win, and Jake sat down as well, loosening his fists.

At the same time, near the beginning of the operation meeting.

Rachel, who had been just staring at him, looked at Kang-tae and asked.

“are you okay?”

“what? Are you going to lead?”

“No, the Alpha team leader just… … .”

To that, Kangtae replied calmly.

“It’s okay, I’m going to see you later and pee on that bastard’s door.”

“yes?”

“It’s a joke, a joke.”

Kang-tae said with a smile, but Rachel tilted her head.

For some reason, it seemed that Kang-tae would really do it.

Because he was the only person on the team she didn’t expect.

Just looking at Kangtae now, that was the case. He was quietly observing the situation without a hint of anger, like a predator searching for prey.

Rachel bit her lip briefly.

‘… I really can’t figure it out.’

* * *

“The Pentagon identified the ringleader of the raid a few days ago. Muhammad Ahili Daoud al-Numan, the deputy commander of the rebels, and the operational target name is Cinnamon.”

“Cinnamon? Even if you grind it up and eat it, it won’t be cool… … .”

Ron’s explanation continued while José, who was next to Jake, muttered while looking at the ID photo on the screen.

“Our job is to reconnoitre Cinnamon’s lair and secure the army’s entry and exit. Since there have already been casualties, the condition was to minimize the fighting and reduce the risk.”

“They always talk bullsh*t. If that’s the case, you shouldn’t have even given the request, let them do it themselves.”

Someone muttered a complaint, but Ron didn’t bother to argue.

Because it was right.

Since the Iraq War in 2003, the US has passed on dangerous tasks to PMCs to reduce the number of American casualties.

It was to leave the troublesome hardships to the civilians and skip important achievements.

Simply put, the outsourcing of war.

That was still in the middle of it, but Ron continued talking with a face that didn’t care.

Anyway, I made a living thanks to that outsourcing.

“After completing the reconnaissance and securing entry and exit routes, report it, hand it over to the main unit deployed, and get out. The request ends with that.”

“Where’s the base? special force? seal?”

“It’s a Marine. The troops are one regiment, and it is a decent force equipped with humvees and armored vehicles. With the support of the air force, attack helicopters can be deployed.”

“Wait, one regiment of marines?”

Jose, a former Navy SEAL, asked in succession.

“Not force Recons or Marine Raider Regiments, but one regiment of Marines? Are you trying to wage an all-out war rather than eliminating factors?”

All the other mercenaries also looked at Ron with sympathetic faces.

Usually, these operations were mainly carried out by special forces of tier 2 or higher. Marines and army forces tended to be used when engaging armed groups of a certain size or more.

This was the case with the size, system, and training method of the military.

After a while, Ron nodded and answered.

“Yes, even if it’s not a war, it looks like we’re going to have a battle.”

“So you’re trying to destroy the rebel forces?”

In response to the repeated question, Ron paused for a moment before speaking out.

“Perhaps some of you have seen… … .”

Wait for the horse’s tail to grow long.

Jake, Lee, Jose, Marcus, and Rachel looked back at Charlie’s team in turn and continued talking slowly.

“Two days ago, CNN filmed and reported on the transport and funeral of Luke Miller, one of our employees. As a result, public opinion reacted harshly. The operation seems to have changed for that reason.”

“Because they are such idiots… … .”

By the time some of them groaned.

As if trying to lighten the mood, Ron pointed out the details of the operation again.

“Still, they support unmanned reconnaissance aircraft and attack helicopters, and in case of emergency, they can call in gunships… There won’t be any danger in terms of firepower.”

“What if I support you? It’s a civilian residence there, can we just bomb it?”

“No, no. That’s why we commissioned it, and we put in one regiment of marines. Eliminate the enemy without bombardment.”

Jose shook his head at Ron’s explanation.

“You mean to show condescension again, right?”

“It will still be useful, it will be able to scare you just by appearing, so don’t be too pessimistic. After all, aren’t you the best veterans?”

As if to evoke the mood, José glanced to the side.

“Aren’t there some guys who aren’t even the best? Like racist idiots.”

When José made a sarcastic remark as if there were still remnants left, Ron quickly drew a line.

“The story ended earlier with an apology, so let’s stop.”

“Oh, did you? I thought some nerd was mumbling, was that what he was apologizing for? what did you say What was it like?”

Marcus, who was trying to stop him, burst into laughter.

“Geukgeuk, I can’t ask for more of this.”

“Jose.”

Jake tapped Jose with the thick palm of his hand.

“We’re discussing the strategy, do it later.”

“Oh, even the team leader doesn’t tell you not to do it.”

“… … .”

While Jake also closed his mouth and looked ahead, Ron suddenly nominated Kang-tae.

“lee!”

It was to draw attention to evoke a somewhat disturbed atmosphere.

Of course, that wasn’t the end of it.

“I don’t know how much experience you have in combat in your unit, but I know it’s the first time I’ve experienced combat in our company… … . Are you really confident to be at the forefront?”

It was a question of concern.

It was a problem that could cause casualties again if done wrong. It wasn’t just one Kang-tae getting hurt or killed, but the promise was twisted and the team might be wiped out.

Of course, there’s no way that veterans, including Jake, would die like that, but I couldn’t predict anything.

There are always exceptions on the battlefield.

However, Kang Tae’s reply was very comfortable.

“Ahh, sure.”