Spy-x-War Showdown
Chapter 737 - 743: Say Hi

Chapter 737: Chapter 743: Say Hi

Laying the mines was difficult.

It couldn’t be a perfect circle, although the encirclement was arranged in a circular shape, the circle wouldn’t be particularly standard, but that was okay, as long as they could ensure that Black Devil was completely surrounded.

The most difficult, or rather the most worrisome part, was the initial stage, because if Black Devil noticed what was happening, the plan would fail completely, and a failed ambush would mean having to engage the enemy head-on.

Even with ten times the enemy’s numbers, Yang Yi had no intention of engaging the enemy in direct combat.

Yang Yi was very cautious—of course, one could also say he was scared. He was scared to face Black Devil, but that wasn’t shameful. Choosing to employ a suicidal strategy after understanding the enemy’s capabilities couldn’t be called brave in Yang Yi’s situation.

Yang Yi didn’t want anyone from Organization of Water to die, and that black mask definitely had the capability to kill many from the Organization, so his fear was justified.

Therefore, the mine-laying phase couldn’t fail.

There needed to be a directional mine every two meters, arranged crosswise, staggered in the front and back; such density was an insurmountable forbidden zone for living beings when it came to directional mines.

Unless the person responsible for pulling the cords was blind, got killed, or the fuse failed, Black Devil, no matter how powerful, would be trapped in the minefield.

Of course, the directional mines certainly wouldn’t only be detonated by tripwires and cords because the times were advancing, technology was progressing. Although remote-detonated directional mines weren’t mainstream, as they were too expensive, the ones Jethro had acquired were almost all remotely detonated, and the mines even had cameras attached. They could confirm the enemy’s identity and distance before remotely detonating.

There were also different types of directional mines used this time.

Firstly, there were six Swedish FFV013 directional mines, extra-large size, 42 centimeters long and 25 centimeters wide, with a blast radius of up to 150 meters. Upon detonation, they could create a steel rain of projectiles with an initial velocity of 1700 meters per second, forming a hundred-meter-wide and four-meter-high wall of projectiles. Cool, right? The instantaneous firepower density was equivalent to an entire infantry platoon firing all their weapons at once. Ruthless, isn’t it?

Unfortunately, FFV013 directional mines were too heavy, weighing twenty-four kilograms each, and a soldier could carry only one mine at most while fully geared, unless there were armored vehicles to transport them. In field operations, carrying such a big thing could be deadly.

But for Yang Yi and his team, these mines were perfect for setting up an encirclement.

Apart from the FFV013, there was also the Russian-made MOH100 directional mine. Compared to the United States’ M18A1 Claymore, the Russian mines weren’t as famous, but directional mines are actually very simple weapons. They might differ in fame, but the effectiveness when used is quite similar.

Apart from the lack of cameras on MOHs, directional mines were pretty much the same, whether in terms of use, detonation methods, or power.

Then there were the notorious Claymores that McDonald had brought in his truck, a variety of improved models of the famous M18A1, all with cameras mounted on them.

With FFV013 directional mines as the framework, the most abundant MOH mines were used as the main force for the blockade, and then M18A1s were used to supplement the line of sight. As long as this blockade line was established, Black Devil would have no chance of escape.

The process of laying the mines was actually very simple.

As long as they weren’t discovered, laying the mines would be straightforward.

Mercenaries seldom use land mines, and directional mines are even less frequently used, because there aren’t many occasions to use them.

Whether it was Fearless Mercenary Corps or Deyo’s direct subordinates, they might not be very familiar with directional mines, but they certainly wouldn’t be unfamiliar, as these weapons are really easy to use.

Moreover, setting them up was also very simple, so as long as they were careful and quick in placing the directional mines, the process of laying mines indeed was very simple.

Four FFV013 mines had already been laid, and an entire blockade line of directional mines was about to be completed.

Apart from the direction facing the target building’s main entrance and the road by the entrance, directional mines had been placed everywhere, and after the basic setup of the directional mines was complete, the four squads unanimously retreated behind the mines.

By the time the tedious task of laying mines was finished, the day had already brightened considerably.

The people inside the house hadn’t come out, which meant that Black Devil was indeed surrounded, unless they had tunnels or some other escape routes in their lodging.

Thinking of this possibility, Yang Yi quickly shook his head to dispel the thought; he couldn’t bear it if the enemy really had underground passages, although the possibility did exist.

Everything was ready.

Only the last two large directional mines needed to be aimed at the entrance of the building.

Yang Yi was definitely with Brian, the Alpha trio, Rodriguez, and Anton.

As for Francois, he took four people and joined Yang Yi’s group.

As for Xiao Ran, she was very reluctantly sent to the rear, setting up her sniper rifle. She had to undertake the task of providing cover; of course, if the negotiations broke down and Black Devil, even surrounded by the directional mines, refused to talk and brazenly attacked, whether she could shoot down the man in the black hood would depend on her first shot.

If Xiao Ran hadn’t been burdened with such an important task, she definitely would not have stayed in the back because she really wanted to get close to that man in the black hood, even if just to catch a glimpse would have been good.

But her task was indeed very important.

What task? That is, if the man in the black hood opened fire, someone from the Organization of Water would surely die; whether two less would die depended on whether Xiao Ran could triumph in the duel with him. After all, she was in the shadows; even if the man in the black hood was extremely skilled, he couldn’t dodge a hidden shot like that. Hence, if the talks fell apart, whether the Organization of Water could spare a few lives depended only on her.

The last two directional mines were mounted on tripods, aimed at the enemy’s gates.

"Is it time to initiate the attack?"

Francois had always been skeptical of Yang Yi’s tactics; had it not been for Jethro’s support of Yang Yi, he would never have used such a tedious and complex strategy. Although he was very cautious, he preferred to use weapons like rocket launchers and mortars to bombard the building first, as that was simple and effective.

But with Jethro, things naturally changed.

Of course, the strategy was actually Brian’s handiwork.

Francois was patient, but now he was getting a bit impatient, which was evident in his tone.

Francois spoke to Yang Yi, but Yang Yi turned to look at Brian.

Brian was not at all excited now, but Yang Yi felt that Brian was just putting on a brave face; it was impossible for him not to be excited.

Indeed, when Brian picked up a rocket launcher, Yang Yi saw his hands tremble slightly.

"I’ll go say hello."

Brian’s tone remained very calm; he was about to use the rocket launcher for a ’greeting’, but at that moment, Francois said coldly, "No need for such trouble."

Pointing out three individuals casually, Francois said softly, "Go and greet the people inside, tell them Fearless has arrived!"