Chapter 1170
Chapter 1170: Provoking Public Anger (2)_1
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Both of their agility and reaction times passed the test; as soon as they felt secure, they looked for places to land around them, quickly grabbing onto tree roots and bushes on the slope to stabilize themselves.
𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
The two SWAT members snapped back to reality, their backs drenched in cold sweat.
"Thank you."
The two awkwardly lifted their heads to thank the ones who had steadied them.
The slope was not only steep but also tall; a fall from the top, especially if they were unlucky enough not to grab onto anything midway, could have been disastrous, likely causing injuries that would send them back before the mission had even begun.
And, as for their "saviors," recalling the disdain and scorn from earlier made them endlessly embarrassed.
At this time, most people on the slope had stabilized themselves, followed by a noisy buzz of discussion.
"Damn, what the hell is this?!"
"We’ve really met our match this time."
"The landmines are buried so covertly."
Following the exclamation was a string of curses, several people angrily cursed the ancestors of those who buried the mines.
However, just as the noise subsided on one side, an angry voice came from the slope—
"Damn it! They’ve planted mines on the slope too!"
As soon as that person finished cursing, the others looked over in that direction.
The one who discovered the landmine was the third person down from the top, based on Flossie Wright, coincidentally the person Flossie had "saved."
That landmine was cleverly hidden, concealed beneath dead leaves, and wouldn’t have been noticed if not for the noise of rolling stones during the slip that gradually brushed the concealing leaves aside.
"Those still on the slope, be cautious, watch your step, and don’t step on any other mines."
Edward Milton’s face darkened as he glanced upward a few times and ordered in a sober voice.
Anyone could detect the annoyance in his tone.
The two who had taken hostages and fled were typical drug traffickers, holding nothing other than a couple of guns as offensive weapons at the time.
What else could explain the presence of these mines, if not that they had support?
These mines were very well hidden; it was impossible for a non-professional to have designed them.
Clearly, the adversaries this time were not simple; they needed to approach with even greater caution.
They had to be prepared for both sides to suffer losses.
In that instant, Edward even considered whether to call for additional support.
Their two teams, along with four snipers, amounted to only sixteen people, while they knew nothing about the enemy. Any unexpected incident would pose a significant risk for him to bear.
"Let’s move down."
"Everyone, pay attention."
"Watch your step."
Tiny words of caution gently arose on the slope, and the five people who remained at the top moved with extra care, taking more than twice as long as the first group to come down.
And, during her sliding descent, Flossie Wright identified no less than five hidden landmines.
All were camouflaged in inconspicuous places, several of which even the SWAT members had missed.
But since they had already passed by, Flossie did not point them out.
Having to observe the surroundings, Flossie slid down last, taking her time.
"Captain, several more mines have been found."
The first few to descend reported to Edward Milton with grave faces after checking the surroundings.
"What do we do? We might have entered a minefield."
— End of Chapter 1170 —