061 Li Changjiang’s Logic
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Mediterranean Sea.
With the Americans' sudden actions, the calm surface of the sea was instantly stirred by undercurrents.
“Well? Have you found out anything?”
“Report, not yet!”
“Keep investigating. If necessary, have the intelligence department deploy another drone.”
“Old Lu, this is a sensitive time. The Americans are eager to find any excuse to drag us into the fray. If the drone penetrates deep inland, it could cause trouble.”
Aboard the Jiangzhou.
In the command room, Captain Lu Qian frowned at the words.
Not long ago, orders had arrived from home, instructing them to stay as far as possible from the battlefield on Libyan soil, and under no circumstances get entangled. The Americans were clearly looking for someone to drag into the conflict. With the entire Western world now following their lead, to gain further support and stand on moral ground, their only targets could be China, with its UN veto, and the northern polar bear.
But anyone could see this was impossible.
So the Americans could only settle for second best, hoping to catch China off guard. As for the northern polar bear...
When have they ever been afraid of trouble?
Even the Americans probably don’t believe that themselves.
“Old Luo, what do you think we should do? The Americans scrambled two attack aircraft to Libya in a hurry—something must have happened, something big.”
“Let’s wait. The bear hasn’t moved yet, so we don’t need to rush.”
While Lu Qian and Luo Yaocheng were discussing their options, not far from them, a terrifying giant vessel lay quietly on the open sea. The forward deck was slightly raised, and the aft deck was lined with familiar figures.
Two black dots on the horizon steadily approached the massive ship, but just before landing, they suddenly roared upwards, speeding over the deck and rushing toward Libyan territory.
“See? As expected, the bear couldn’t hold back either.”
“Looks like we can’t fall behind. Orders!”
At the sound of command, the messenger behind them snapped to attention and began recording.
“Immediately deploy Rainbow-1. Permission granted for close reconnaissance.”
“Yes, sir!”
The messenger turned and left, and less than three minutes later, a roar echoed from the stern. The command room’s screens instantly displayed footage captured by the drone.
Meanwhile, nearly a thousand kilometers away, inside Libya, the war continued.
The shocking sight of the Black Hawk helicopter being shot down in the blink of an eye left Li Changjiang momentarily stunned, but he also realized he wouldn’t have to die this time.
“We must leave here immediately!”
He had a premonition.
If he stayed in this cursed place, he could easily be caught up in an even greater catastrophe. Having just narrowly escaped death, Li Changjiang was understandably apprehensive, even fearful.
“No, I want to kill those damned bastards!”
Ryan was clearly not American.
“Okay! Then I wish you good luck!”
Ryan was dumbfounded.
“That’s it?”
“That’s it! Go kill those damned Americans. I’m taking my companion and leaving—it’s as simple as that.”
“Won’t you come with me?”
That damned knightly spirit.
Li Changjiang ignored him.
“Of course not. This isn’t my war, is it?”
He slung the sniper rifle over his shoulder, cradled Eliza in his arms, glanced westward, and the gunfire around him seemed to fade into nothingness.
“Damn it! But they’re your companions!”
Li Changjiang looked at Ryan with distaste and pointed to the Libyans nearby who had been hit but not killed, his face expressionless.
“Companions? No, no, no! They’re not my companions.”
Western logic was strange—just standing on the same side made you companions?
Li Changjiang disagreed. Those Libyans had nothing to do with him, and who knew what risks would arise after killing Americans.
Five helicopters down, nearly forty marines wiped out—it was enough to ignite a small-scale war from American wrath.
Of the three Black Hawks, two were shot down directly. The last was lucky; though its rotor was hit, it could probably still limp back to base.
Of the two shot-down choppers, one was completely burned, the other battered but not exploded. It was this barrier that gave them a chance to catch their breath.
Gunfire was dense as threads.
Rat-a-tat-tat!
Bang!
Bang bang bang!
The Americans had been forced back to the road and the two Black Hawks, but though the Libyans’ firepower was fierce, it would take time to finish off the American squad entirely.
Looking at the distant battle, still locked in stalemate,
Li Changjiang felt conflicted.
He ought to intervene, but this really wasn’t his war, and there was no reason for him to sink any deeper.
Leaving now was undoubtedly the best choice.
“Mmm—”
As Li Changjiang hesitated,
Eliza stirred in his arms.
“Hey! Eliza!”
“Eliza!”
He set her down immediately, patted her face, and poured a little water from the canteen into her mouth. She gradually came to.
“My god! You’re finally awake.”
Eliza was clearly startled by the scene before her. After Li Changjiang explained the situation, the three of them fell silent again.
In the distance,
Gunfire from the Americans rose and fell, signaling they were reaching the end of their strength.
From the sound alone, Li Changjiang guessed the Americans were nearly out of bullets. If the Libyans didn’t approach, they wouldn’t fire—obviously conserving ammunition.
“Requesting support! Requesting support!”
Damn!
Bang-bang!
On the road,
A dozen American Marines huddled together, fending off attacks from all sides by Libyans.
A rocket, trailing a long white plume, struck an armored personnel carrier at the perimeter.
“Hobbs! Hobbs!”
“Major, he’s dead!”
Loosening Hobbs’ collar, the major’s face fell into despair.
“Calling Eagle, calling Eagle! Captain Hobbs is down! Confirm, Hobbs is down!”
Bang bang!
After hanging up, he immediately raised his gun and shot two Libyan soldiers who had poked their heads up.
Click!
No bullets!
He fumbled for the last magazine in his pouch and quickly reloaded.
The war raged on!
Meanwhile, outside Libya,
A strange signal was suddenly detected by various powers.
Aboard the Jiangzhou Aegis destroyer,
The communications officer quickly captured the signal, connected it to the command station’s screen via computer.
After a few flickers,
A jaw-dropping image appeared.