Chapter 67
Chapter 67: Comment 036, A Face Full of Ambiguity (2)
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Glenn Hutchinson was fiddling with the crisply roasted rabbit. The military knife, used for arsons and murders, has become a kitchen utensil in his hands. As the rabbit flesh tore apart, the enticing aroma spread through the air. Just by looking at it, one couldn’t help but drool, with saliva flowing at will.
Willie Ash and the sniper hidden in the tree, who finally revealed himself, were discussing the delicacies of their respective hometowns. Meanwhile, Rowdy Brightwill, who had turned into a "dead man," was sitting unhappily on the side. He glanced at Flossie Wright for a while, then at Glenn Hutchinson, then resignedly helped gather wood for the fire due to hunger.
As for that stubborn and uncooperative lad—
"Mmm mmm—"
The young man, bound hand and foot and thrown to the side, even his mouth was sealed with duct tape. He could only glare furiously at the "enemies," convulsing in anger. Even his accomplice, Rowdy Brightwill, was regarded as a "traitor" and became the object of his hatred.
"Annoying."
Willie Ash, who was in the middle of an interesting conversation, cast a murderous look at him and silenced the lad momentarily, but the young man only continued to yell louder.
"Geez, why can’t you just shut up?" Willie Ash said impatiently. He then twisted the knob on his earpiece to connect to the other members on the channel, "Hey, you all, are you done yet?"
After a while, Willie Ash replied with an "okay," then rubbed his hands together gleefully, "Okay, the exercise is over."
The sniper and Captain Hutchinson seemed to have anticipated this outcome and did not react at all. Meanwhile, Flossie Wright and Janice Wood, who were unaware of the situation, didn’t pay much attention either. However, Rowdy Brightwill and the young lad, who were both clear about the strength and numbers of both sides, were stunned by the sudden announcement.
After exchanging several puzzled looks, they both saw the surprise reflected in each other’s eyes.
Theoretically speaking, their Marine Corps outnumbered Captain Hutchinson’s team by double. Despite their inferior land combat skills, they didn’t expect to suffer a total defeat in just half an hour...
Wouldn’t the Captain go mad when he returns?
"It’s only a draw, what are you so proud of?" The sniper scornfully glanced at Willie Ash and said coldly.
Willie Ash, who was reveling in their victory, suddenly got a bucket of cold water thrown on his excitement. His eyes shone darkly as he unwillingly questioned, "Why?"
"Can you beat them in the water?" The sniper retorted.
Willie Ash, who was just about to retort, immediately got a warning glance from Rowdy Brightwill and the young lad. Although feeling disgruntled, he nonetheless hung his head down.
This exercise included naval operations, with both sides’ bases set in the sea. But because the captive was already dead, there would be no naval operations this time.
However, it is undeniable that not many of them, elite among the elite, special forces among special forces, could defeat the marine soldiers who thrive in the water.
At least, Willie Ash couldn’t dominate in the water.
This is also the main reason why they were here for the marine training.
The cold wind blew through, and the atmosphere gradually fell into silence, even becoming a bit awkward.
As if not caring at all, Captain Hutchinson finished roasting the wild rabbit. He simply cut a few pieces with the military knife he held in his hand and then wrapped it in pre-prepared leaves. It was all very natural as he handed it smoothly to Flossie Wright.
Flossie Wright, who was waiting for her fish to be fully cooked, paused slightly. Her gaze stayed for a moment on the enticing and aromatic rabbit leg. Without being pretentious, she took it.
𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
Willie Ash and the sniper, who were ready to sneak over for the roasted rabbit, witnessed their cool, domineering Captain personally handing over food to a woman. They almost popped their eyes out in surprise.
...Could this be a romance brewing?
However, afterwards, Captain Hutchinson didn’t give them a chance to gossip. He immediately turned on the switch of the earphone.
At the same time, the phantoms who were distributed in other places and were just about to feast before gathering, suddenly heard the threatening voice of their captain.
"All personnel, swim back before four o’clock tomorrow."
Willie Ash, whose hand was about to grab the wild rabbit meat, had an "I knew it would be this way" expression on his face. But his action of taking the rabbit meat didn’t pause in the slightest.
They were used to this kind of thing. Anyway, it wasn’t a loss to eat something before jumping into the cold water.
As soon as Captain Hutchinson finished speaking, the channel was filled with complaints in various accents. He didn’t bother to listen, he simply removed his earpiece and let them make their noise.
At this time, Rowdy Brightwill, who was watching Flossie Wright eating rabbit meat without any resistance, couldn’t contain himself. After glancing at her a few times, he abruptly asked, "Flossie Wright, that female soldier who killed the captive, could it be one of you two?"
Rowdy Brightwill and his team had heard that two female soldiers killed a captive, but in the dim light, nobody could see clearly who it was. Now, Flossie Wright and Janice Wood appeared on the hillside. Thinking about it, wasn’t this too suspicious?
Janice Wood looked rather guilty. Faced with the imposing Instructor Rowdy Brightwill, she didn’t dare to look him in the eye.
The light in Flossie Wright’s eyes flickered slightly.
Just when Rowdy Brightwill asked his question, the young man who had finally managed to tear off the duct tape from his mouth breathed a sigh of relief. Hearing Rowdy Brightwill’s words, he was displeased, and blurted out, "Damn, Rowdy Brightwill, do you have sludge in your brain? These two delicate and tender ladies, how could it have been them?!"
The moment the words left his mouth, the young man felt a murderous aura rushing towards him.
— End of Chapter 67 —