Ultimate Firepower
Chapter 622 - 596: Chickened Out

Chapter 622: Chapter 596: Chickened Out

As long as he’s not captured on the spot, Gao Yi doesn’t need to worry too much, because it’s clearly a national confrontation now, and it’s not much of his concern anymore.

The problem now is whether to keep forcing our way onto the plane to leave, or to first retreat to the underground nuclear bunker.

The United States is there to escort us, and a few other countries can provide support at any time, so Gao Yi has many ways to leave Ben.

But if we force our way onto the plane and try to take off, there’s a real chance Ben might shoot the plane down.

Like I said, when the nest is dismantled and you get hit on the head a few times, it’s normal for the watchdog to turn into a mad dog.

It seems staying is a better option.

But just as he thought staying was safer, Gao Yi’s intuition told him he had to leave.

Because Ben’s behavior is too abnormal, they shouldn’t dare to open fire, but they still put on a posture of going to war if necessary. In that case, Ben’s target is likely to first keep Gao Yi and his group here.

Now it seems Ben’s about to succeed, because with the soldiers’ desperate stance, the United States, though showing a determined attitude to protect Gao Yi, still backed down a step.

Kanter opened the car door, and said softly to Gao Yi: "Go back first. The General said he can guarantee your safety, but now we can only retreat first. If we provoke a firefight, the consequences would be too severe."

Nevan also leaned to the open car door, saying softly: "We can’t wait, we must leave now. According to scientists, Mount Fuji might erupt more violently, an earthquake of over magnitude nine could occur, and flight conditions may completely disappear at any time. Also, there are dissenting voices inside the Pentagon—not everyone agrees to protect the Gardener. Now it’s the attitude of the White House that overrides all dissent, but it could change at any time."

Kanter looked a bit troubled, whispering: "Leaving might still be best, but if we take off by force, what if Ben really opens fire?"

Although outnumbered, Ben’s Generals still held their heads high, showing no sign of yielding.

"I’m betting they won’t dare to shoot."

Gao Yi suddenly spoke, bewildering Kanter and Nevan.

Gao Yi didn’t have much to go on, it was just a feeling.

"You can’t rely on a gamble though."

Kanter spoke awkwardly, then said, "If Ben’s side does open fire, we must retaliate, but if a firefight begins, the situation becomes grave."

"They won’t fire."

"Putting on a brave face, but weak inside," that’s exactly how Ben looks now.

Gao Yi said firmly: "If they were going to shoot, they would have done it already. They’re stalling for time just to block me back to the underground nuclear bunker. I don’t know what they’re waiting for, but they definitely don’t dare to open fire."

Nevan nodded: "I think so too."

"If it were me, I would always shoot as soon as I saw my target. I would never make a desperate posture without daring to act. If it were a personal act of vengeance, they would have already opened fire. Since they haven’t until now, they won’t."

Kanter said a bit helplessly: "The General has ordered us to escort back to the underground command post. If we approach the plane by force, these soldiers won’t escort us."

Nevan urgently said: "That’s not possible! Once on the plane, Ben can’t stop us. I don’t believe they’d dare to shoot down our plane."

Kanter said helplessly: "It’s no use talking to me! We’re on the same side, but I can’t command the guard troops here."

Gao Yi sighed lightly and said: "I’ll get out. I’ll walk to the plane."

Nevan paused, thought for a moment, then said: "As soon as we’re on the plane, we’re in our jurisdiction. I can guarantee that no Ben can board the plane, but we are powerless if they shoot it down."

Kanter said in a low voice: "There’s no way they’ll let them shoot it down. Once the plane takes off, our fighters will definitely escort it."

Kanter defied General Snyder’s orders. Although the Secret Action Bureau is an intelligence unit of the Pentagon, and Kanter’s rank is lower than Snyder’s, General Snyder cannot control him.

So Kanter didn’t fully execute Snyder’s order to take Gao Yi and his group back.

Kanter and Snyder belonged to the same colleagues, and with Gao Yi, they were in a partnership relationship.

Having said this, Kanter looked at the tense standoff between both groups and said quietly: "But you have to think it through. Once you get out of the car, if even one Ben soldier can’t hold back and pulls the trigger, you’re dead."

Gao Yi turned to Lucy and said: "I’m getting out. You stay in the car. Once I’m on the plane, everyone can board. If they really dare to shoot, retreat to the underground nuclear bunker first."

Lucy softly said: "I’ll go with you."

"No."

Lucy didn’t ask why Gao Yi wanted to take the risk. She wanted to accompany Gao Yi, but when he said no, she wouldn’t press further.

Why do unnecessary things; it’s not filming a movie.

Gao Yi didn’t waste words. He stood up, and once Kanter and Nevan moved aside, he stood firmly on the ground.

The General from Ben was stunned when he saw Gao Yi. He pointed at Gao Yi sternly and said: "Don’t move."

Gao Yi instinctively adjusted his clothes, then said to Nevan: "Step away from me."

Dozens of guns were trained on Gao Yi. Standing close to him would really risk getting hit by mistake. If someone opened fire, anyone near him would be doomed.

Actually, Gao Yi felt pretty nervous inside.

He glanced at the Ben General, trying not to convey any provocation in his gaze. He only looked once and then turned to walk toward the plane.

Two Bens held guns to Gao Yi’s head. It’s impossible not to feel anything, but despite the anxiety, Gao Yi was very calm. He gently pushed away the gun barrel nearly poking his face and said: "Please step aside."

With a single order, the Ben General could turn Gao Yi into a sieve. But he had furrowed brows, staring intently at Gao Yi, yet dared not order to open fire.

Gao Yi walked out of the encirclement, and the US soldiers tasked with bringing Gao Yi back didn’t know what to do. They only aimed their guns at those Ben soldiers when Ben held guns against them.

"General, he...he got out of the car and left to board the plane alone."

Snyder received the report from his subordinates, pondered for a moment, and said softly: "Don’t bother with him. If Ben opens fire, you fire back."

Nevan, holding a phone on the side, said softly: "Director, the situation is a bit complicated now..."

Gao Yi’s actions caught most people by surprise.

Without any prior discussion, Yuri, who also didn’t know what Gao Yi would do, suddenly said: "What do you think, at least he’s got guts, right?"

Amos nodded: "Facing so many guns still takes courage. At least he’s not a coward."

Sitting in the car, Feng Biao was puzzled, saying: "What is the boss doing? Is he trying to get himself killed? Shouldn’t we get out and accompany him? Oh my, Ben chickened out..."