boyutpedia Chapter 635
Chapter 635
Under the cover of night, the sea breeze, carrying a damp, salty smell, slaps the steel body of the cruise ship.
On the deck, Zhou Shuwan held the telescope tightly and stared at the direction of Himaru Island through the lens. In her eyes, the dark sea shrouded in thick fog was like a giant beast that devoured everything.
Her heart was churning with the rise and fall of the waves.
These days, she suppressed her worries and pretended to be calm while handling household chores, accompanying Grandma Pang, and comforting her parents and Mu Mu.
She knew that this was a dangerous mission. The Japanese on Himaru Island were not easy to deal with. They were brutal and cunning, and had the advantage of geographical location.
Qi Mingyu is going to lead a team to sneak into the island and collect intelligence. The risks involved can be imagined.
But just as Qi Mingyu could not refuse Deputy Captain Xiao's request, she could not stop him.
This is Qi Mingyu's duty and also his mission!
As a veteran, he has always shouldered the responsibility of defending his country and protecting his family.
She could only pray silently, praying that he would return safely.
On the bridge, the lights were bright and the officers were nervously discussing the battle plan.
Deputy Captain Shang walked to the window from time to time and looked into the distance.
His eyes were filled with anxiety and worry.
After so many years of sailing on the sea, they have never fought against enemy forces except for two times when they attacked evil bandits!
Therefore, this investigation plan is very important.
I don’t know if Qi Mingyu and the others can complete this task!
The team led by Qi Mingyu approached the target silently like a ghost.
The team members moved in coordination and tacit understanding. Under Qi Mingyu's command, they seemed to blend into the night, avoiding the sharp searchlights of the Japanese patrol ship, like cunning cheetahs, searching for prey in the dark.
After landing on the island, Qi Mingyu lowered his voice and gave a brief deployment to the team members: "According to our training on the warship, disperse your actions and work in small groups. Focus on reconnaissance of the Japanese army's troop deployment, weaponry, and defensive facilities. Remember, concealment is the top priority. Don't alert the enemy."
The action time is limited to three hours. After three hours, regardless of whether the mission is completed or not, everyone must gather at the designated location.
The team members nodded, quickly dispersed, and disappeared into the depths of the island's jungle.
Qi Mingyu led the team, carefully moving through the dense bushes.
The movements were light and the steps were steady. The soil under his feet was soft and the air was filled with the smell of damp soil and the fragrance of unknown flowers and plants.
They took advantage of the terrain and avoided the sporadic patrolling sentries, as if walking on the edge of a knife.
Qi Mingyu was experienced and quickly led several team members to find out that the main Japanese forces were deployed on the east side of the island, where there was an artillery battery and several fortifications. The weapons and equipment were mainly light and heavy machine guns and mortars.
When the group gathered, the other two teams also clarified the areas they were responsible for.
"The west side of the island is a relatively open area with weak defenses. It may be their supply storage area."
"Preliminary estimates suggest the total Japanese force is around 2000, primarily infantry, and the garrison is tight. Five patrols of around 20 men each encircle the entire island. However, we've calculated the time, and it takes them five minutes to rotate guard once, so there's a five-minute break between patrols."
Qi Mingyu listened carefully to the team members' reports and quickly constructed a defense map of the island in his mind.
He nodded gently, his tone calm, "Very good, the intelligence is roughly complete. The retreat plan remains unchanged, and we will continue along the original route. Maintain formation and concealment. If any abnormal situation is discovered, take immediate countermeasures."
However, just as they were about to retreat, an accident happened.
"Wuliwala! Wuliwala!" Suddenly, a voice came from behind.
Qi Mingyu's heart trembled. He was discovered by the other party!
Then, the sound of a bullet being loaded was heard.
"Get down!" Qi Mingyu shouted sternly.
The sudden sound of gunfire broke the silence of the night.
Bullets flew in the bushes and a fierce exchange of fire broke out between the two sides.
Qi Mingyu fell face down in the grass, aiming his gun at the enemy.
In the darkness, he vaguely saw some Japanese people gathering here quickly.
At the same time, as the gunshots rang out, deafening alarms sounded all around.
You can hear the sounds of soldiers quickly gathering from elsewhere!
Qi Mingyu, with his superb shooting skills, accurately shot down several enemies, then shouted, "Don't fight any longer! Retreat according to the original plan! Quick! Retreat!"
He killed several more people in a row, covering the team members' quick evacuation.
He made full use of the terrain cover, constantly changing positions to avoid enemy attacks.
The flames flickered in the night sky, like the devilish fire of hell, illuminating the tragic battlefield.
The fierce gun battle lasted for several minutes and they successfully broke through.
"Quick! Go!"
The teams meandered through the grass and arrived at the designated location.
There were two team members there to guard the boat.
The speedboat had already been started. When their team arrived and saw that one of them was injured, they quickly rushed over, helped carry the team member, jumped onto the boat, and then the boat rushed out like an arrow.
At this moment, the signal flares fired by the Japanese shot up into the sky, bursting into dazzling flames in the night sky.
Qi Mingyu quickly activated the pre-buried flares, which sent a support signal to the warship.
A dazzling red light cut through the night sky. At the same time, deafening roars of artillery fire were heard from the distant sea. That was the supporting fire from the warships!
Under the cover of artillery fire, the boat successfully returned to the warship.
Back on the warship, Qi Mingyu looked at the team members behind him and a relieved smile appeared on his face.
He patted his team member's shoulder gently: "Thank you for your hard work."
The team members nodded one after another, their faces full of fatigue, but their eyes sparkled with the joy of victory.
The Japanese warships followed quietly behind. They were ready for battle, but for some unknown reason, the Japanese did not continue the pursuit.
The warship also breathed a sigh of relief.
One of their team members was hit in the abdomen by the enemy. Although he was quickly treated on the boat, he was still nearly in shock.
Qi Mingyu and the medical team quickly sent him to the temporary medical department on the warship, where professional doctors took over the treatment.
Qi Mingyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
When the warship returned to the sea area where they lived overnight, Deputy Captain Xiao and the captain on the mother ship did not rest and waited for their news all night.
When he heard they had returned, he quickly welcomed them in.
Qi Mingyu explained the information he obtained one by one.
The captain and deputy captain Xiao combined the intelligence they collected and marked the locations of the Japanese troop deployment, fortifications and material storage areas on the map, with serious expressions and furrowed brows.
Then, without a moment's delay, a high-level meeting was immediately convened.