Chapter 52 Loyalty, Obedience...

After listening to their team leader's oral account and carefully reading the mission list, Scout and AK wore solemn expressions. This mission was far more complicated than described. Hong Kong City was a place where they had no foundation at all. Moreover, this mission was also related to the political forces in Hong Kong City. Therefore, the confidentiality was emphasized at the end of the mission list. That is to say, all external supporting forces could not be used. They could only rely on their own investigation and reconnaissance, and finally carry out the encirclement. In other words, for this mission, the three of them not only had the responsibility of encirclement, but also the task of collecting evidence.

"Boss, this job is quite a big one. Just the three of us, developing informants and setting up an intelligence network alone is already a tough task for us. What's more, we already have tasks at hand. I haven't slept much for several nights. With this new mission added, I'd need to be able to clone myself..." Scout, who was complaining, looked at Xiao Sheng with a bitter face.

"Those are all nonsense. Don't you think I can see that? The superiors have transferred He Ma and Warhead from Yunnan Province to assist us in completing this mission! If I tell you another 'bad news', I guess you'll feel like banging your head against a wall, just like I did when I first got this news." Hearing Xiao Sheng's words, the two widened their eyes, waiting for what was to come.

"Relatively inexpensive new - type drugs have gradually started to replace the expensive traditional drugs. According to the intelligence we have currently, the largest new - type drug production den in East China is in Hong Kong City. More importantly, from various signs and intelligence, the drug lord behind this drug - making den is likely to be the one who is making the deal with the Japanese gray forces this time. Considering the intricate connections between the missions we are carrying out, this mission will be fully executed by us. The mission level has also been upgraded from the original Class A to Class S, which ranks third from the top. If necessary, local garrison troops can be mobilized. Remember, only when necessary..." Xiao Sheng's words made the two swallow hard. AK, who pursed his lips, remained silent for a long time before replying,

"Boss, our Team 5 isn't Superman..." Just as AK was about to continue, Xiao Sheng suddenly stood up straight and replied seriously,

"But remember, our Team 5 is the only group in the entire Special Operations Team 5 with an independent designation. Tell me, what is our designation?" Scout and AK, who also stood up instantly, stood straight on the spot. In their eyes, a devout glory shone as they passionately uttered the two - word designation that made the entire special - forces community look up to them - "Guile Thorn"!

"Don't forget our responsibilities, and also remember the duty of a soldier..."

"Obedience, absolute obedience..." Looking at the comrades - in - arms and brothers who were facing him and sharing life and death, Xiao Sheng showed a sincere smile after hearing these words.

They were unrestrained, passionate, and possessed excellent individual combat skills and a high level of teamwork and tacit understanding. Every member recruited into Team 5 came from a family where their grandfathers, great - grandfathers, and fathers were all absolutely loyal to the country. Leaving aside their identities as soldiers, which one of the five, if placed in civilian life, wouldn't be a highly regarded third - generation of revolutionary descendants? And which one of them, during their childhood, didn't watch other children playing and laughing while they were left alone, like "orphans", in the ice and snow to undergo the strictest training?

Since they could remember, two words had been deeply engraved in their minds:

"Loyalty, Obedience..."

Xiao Sheng sat down and motioned for the two to relax. The three of them, returning to their normal state, became "lazy" and "casual" again. This was Xiao Sheng's "education policy". When carrying out a mission, you had to give your best. When discussing and formulating a mission, the five of them were like ordinary friends, unrestrained, expressing their opinions freely. Only in this way could their constantly tense hearts be slightly relaxed...

"Back to the point. Scout, tell me about the specific situation of that guy named Mad Dog. Also, you have a direct line of contact with the intelligence department. Is there any new 'information' that needs to be shared..."

"Yeah, regarding Mad Dog, as you told me, I secretly hired a private detective to investigate that dancer. If this is really a trap, I think that private detective, who lives by digging up gossip, will be in big trouble this time. Actually, Boss, you have a very useful 'contact' who could completely replace this private detective. It would be much safer..."

"Are you talking about Wang Li?" Hearing this, Scout and AK looked at Xiao Sheng with "lecherous" eyes.

"On the surface, with her identity and background, she is fully capable of handling this task. But precisely because of her political background, I don't dare to ask her for help. Her father is the second - in - command of the police department. Can you guarantee that he has no connection with the mastermind behind the scenes? Don't forget what kind of person Mad Dog is. He's a well - known local tyrant in the southern part of Hong Kong City. The person who can order him to do this must have an extraordinary identity. We don't want to end up losing more than we gain. A private detective is more straightforward. Keep an eye on this matter. Once the other side shows their hand, release some false information to avoid harming the innocent..."

"I understand. Also, the intelligence department has given the latest news from the mercenary world. The Death Saber has sent people to Hong Kong City. As for when they will arrive, that remains to be investigated. But according to my analysis, since they are coming to China to carry out a mission, they will definitely look for people with an Eastern appearance. So, I can boldly assume that they are likely to be our old opponents..."

"Come on, more like old lovers. Look at your lecherous face, Scout. You even managed to flirt with someone in a mercenary group. You really have some skills..." Hearing AK's words, the smile on Scout's face became even broader as he retorted,

"You're just jealous, envious, and hateful..."

"Come on. If I'm envious, I'm envious of our boss. Look at him, playing hard - to - get, planning to do a 'Seven Captures of Meng Huo'. Boss really knows how to play with style. By the way, Boss, how many times have you let 'Black Mandala' go? How confident are you that she'll come over to our side if she shows up this time?" Hearing this, Xiao Sheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He punched AK and replied with a smile,

"Keep your affairs to yourselves. Don't drag me into it. I was ordered to get close to her. The superiors asked me to let her go. Otherwise, I'd also be ruthless enough to deal with her..."

"Cut, you couldn't bear to do it?" Scout and AK said in unison.

"To be honest, I couldn't..." After saying that, the three of them laughed softly.

"Black Mandala, Bleeding Cuckoo. How come you two have such good luck?" AK, full of emotion, murmured softly after the laughter.