NOVEL WEB Chapter 433 Debut
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Two P·B 122mm howitzers took only two rounds of fire to obliterate the will to resist of the soldiers outside the city.
The killing effect of the 122mm airburst shells was wildly unreasonable on the unsheltered wilderness!
Then 30 mortars of 120mm that were used collectively, with high-intensity concentrated bombardment, covered the entire vicinity of the camp.
Billowing clouds of gun smoke carrying the smell of gunpowder drifted into the city with the wind!
A few Setaka soldiers standing guard outside Nova City reacted only after the second round of shelling, panicking and screaming as they rushed into the city, continuously calling their boss over the radio…
A panicked Xiao Hei, holding the radio, shouted loudly, "Boss, the cannons, it's the cannons…"
A fierce voice in the radio from Setaka shouted, "Counterattack, fire back…"
Xiao Hei yelled in disarray, "Boss, boss, we can't see…"
Setaka, impatience in his roar, bellowed, "Idiots, use the heavy machine guns, use RPGs to fight back…"
Xiao Hei, looking at the wilderness shrouded in smoke, cried out with a sobbing tone, "Boss, we can't even see where they are…"
Meanwhile, the people on the rooftop of the inn saw that a convoy had appeared on the southern horizon.
Leading the way were 10 Central African Government top-equipped Lazar 3 armored vehicles; followed closely by 40 Milosh 4x4 armored vehicles, with 10 military trucks trailing at the rear.
There were no traditional armed pickups, not even infantry.
This convoy swept through the smoky wilderness of the camp and then stopped outside Nova City.
Following behind, 200 Central African defense force troops alighted from the 10 military trucks that had stopped.
This displayed a rare morale among the local soldiers, often despised and resented; they lined up neatly and went forward, establishing a defensive line on both sides of the vehicles.
An Englishman with binoculars on the rooftop of the inn watched through the lens as the Central African President Francois and a young, tall Chinese man stepped down from the armored vehicle.
The two even exchanged courtesies before proceeding, under the protection of a team of P·B guards, to the front of the vehicles.
"Is that guy P·B Hu Lang? The President of Central Africa is here too…"
The words of the Englishman stirred the people on the rooftop; the President being on the front lines meant what?
Several people with binoculars were fixated on Joe Ga and Francois…
They saw President Francois of Central Africa, pulling out two thick cigars and handing one to Joe Ga, then personally lighting the cigar for Joe Ga. He grinned and went to the side of an armored vehicle, taking the wireless phone handed up from inside…
Then every operational broadcast in Nova City emitted a screech, followed by the voice of Francois across the city.
"Citizens of Central Africa, I am Francois Ainola; please remain calm and return to your homes. Our partner "Impact" Security will be entering Nova City.
Warlord Setaka has violated the Central African constitution, and we will arrest and try him according to the law.
Starting today, Nova City will regain order; you no longer have to endure the oppression of Setaka.
We will join hands to build a new future for this place."
As Francois was speaking, bursts of AK gunfire erupted inside several houses on the edge of Nova City…
Unfortunately, those guards who had abandoned their machine-gun posts could not hit targets 800 meters away with just their AKs.
Francois subconsciously ducked at the instant he heard the gunfire, whereas Joe Ga, who had been standing in front of the armored vehicle, appeared very calm.
Joe Ga smiled, walked up to Francois, patted his shoulder signaling him to move back, and then knocked forcefully on the door of the Lazar 3 armored vehicle…
Small drones took off from the roofs of 10 armored vehicles simultaneously, and within minutes, the automatic weapon stations on these vehicles began swiveling…
First, several anti-tank missiles flew into Nova City, exploding at the locations of several fire points; then, the instant Joe Ga put on his headphones, as the armored vehicles began moving, their top-mounted heavy machine guns fired in unison…
"Boom, boom, boom…"
"Bang, bang, bang, bang…"
There was no nonsense; P·B struck back with their toughest stance.
When the high-speed Lazar 3 armored vehicles burst into the city, the firing ports on both sides swung open, turning each vehicle into a firepower hedgehog, punishing anyone daring to attack it severely.
The poor Setaka forces, who had just got their hands on tanks and armored vehicles, hadn't even learned to use them before being crippled by the bombardment outside the city.
The momentum had been clear since the moment the Lazar 3 armored vehicles thundered into the city.
Even more unfortunate was that the anti-aircraft missiles, which bolstered Setaka's courage, proved utterly unnecessary…
P·B hadn't used planes for the bombing at all!
When Setaka, roaring in his citadel, was urging his soldiers to man the walls with activated 'Javelins', the convoy of armored vehicles skirted around his territory, rampant in the city, slaughtering all Setaka soldiers patrolling outside, before establishing positions to gradually compress inward.
Guided by drones and UAVs, the armored vehicles easily avoided the 'Javelin's firing range.
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With the fatal threats eliminated, these armored vehicles, resembling hedgehogs, effortlessly toppled all the Setaka soldier strongholds within Nova City.
Observers didn't witness any intense confrontation; the armored convoy simply repeated a three-step routine of "announcing," "charging," and "shooting." While the loud gunfire was certainly shocking, those hoping for a fierce clash were utterly disappointed.
The anti-tank rockets mounted on the armored vehicles hadn't been launched since entering the city. The heavy-caliber automatic weapons on top were enough to make Setaka's soldiers crumble.
Without sturdy cover, 12.7mm bullets were as lethal as artillery shells to the human body.
A group of Europeans and Americans on a rooftop was watching this kind of warfare for the first time.
No wild screaming and fleeing, no chaotic scenes, no rivers of blood...
Purposeful clearing, organized encirclement, selective killing...
Silent, swift, efficient, decisive...
These Europeans and Americans stood on an unprotected rooftop, feeling not even the slightest threat. In just two hours, the Setaka's stronghold within the city effectively became an isolated island.
The soldiers with P·B armbands began to disembark. They were not in a rush to attack but instead started organizing the evacuation of local residents near Setaka's stronghold within the city.
Quiet, efficient, and even displaying a rare kindliness not often seen in Africa.
Wallace saw an P·B's Xiao Hei helplessly carrying a disabled old lady on his back while several other Xiao Hei carried the old lady's entire belonging—a glass jar soaked with something unidentifiable and a few hens—hurrying into the safe zone.
Although these Xiao Hei looked bedraggled, the scene was surprisingly heartwarming and comical.
The great journalist was amused by the scene before him and lifted his camera to capture the moment.
Wallace did not know if there had been any accidental civilian casualties in the previous attack, but he believed that this operation was perhaps the most peaceful in Africa's history.
After all, Setaka had controlled Nova City for nearly 10 years, and even the United Nations had been unable to do anything about it.
But now, P·B personnel, upon entering, faced no effective resistance within the city.
It was as if they were returning to their own turf to discipline a misbehaving child.
Information control, radio jamming, aerial surveillance—Setaka had not experienced any of these common modern warfare tactics.
Unable to contact his people, he could only rely on his throat, hollering orders to hold their ground from within his stronghold.
When he took out his satellite phone to call for external support, he found it jammed as well.
The source of the jamming was three unassuming middle-aged engineers.
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'Engineer' David Fagan had assembled a high-power jammer using some devices smuggled in the radar vehicle, and after sealing all external communications of the Setaka stronghold, he quietly retreated into the missile launch vehicle with his two companions. Then, they affixed a small high-frequency strobe light on top of the vehicle to signal their position to P·B.
David Fagan had better hiding spots to choose from, but he trusted that the P·B wouldn't target their boss's anti-air missiles with artillery fire—those two sets were worth more than Setaka's life.
The three 'Engineers' huddled in the launch vehicle, and computer expert Andy Brook, somewhat nervously, said, "Why haven't our contacts arrived yet?"
David Fagan looked at his two trembling companions and said helplessly, "We can't contact anyone now, just wait. 'Pigeon' is still reliable; he promised to ensure our safety."
As he spoke, David Fagan patted chemical expert Clive Robin's thigh and asked, "How much longer?"
Clive Robin glanced at his watch and said, "5 minutes and 13 seconds... If the bomb detonates and support hasn't arrived, we should think about retreating on our own.
These Setaka soldiers are terrifying, and I don't believe they will let us go if they go berserk."
As the three contemplated their escape in fear, a knock on the door surprised them...
Seeing a face with half a nose missing curiously peering into the vehicle, the most timid Andy Brook was the first to scream, clutching his head, "Don't kill us..."
'Rhino' curiously observed the three individuals who were emphasized for protection, and frowning, he pulled out a P·B armband and stuck it to the vehicle window to identify himself...
The slightly nearsighted David Fagan moved closer for a better look, then opened the door excitedly. Glancing at the Setaka soldiers running around not far off, he turned to 'Rhino,' "Are you crazy? You're alone?"
'Rhino,' grinning, replied, "How many does it take to kill Setaka?
Get out. I'm taking you out of here, then I have to come back... I said I would rip out Setaka's heart, and I meant it!"
David Fagan, observing 'Rhino,' full of confidence, carefully got out of the vehicle, looked around nervously, and asked, "Are you really alone?
How are you going to get us out of here?"
'Rhino,' annoyed by the man's cowardice, waved his hand dismissively, "Alright, alright, two of us came in.
See that wall? Just run towards it when it's blown open. My buddy Manlo will be there to cover you. As soon as you get into the nearby buildings, you're safe."
Disdainfully eyeing the trembling trio of engineers, 'Rhino' shook his head, "Okay, okay, follow me. I'll escort you a bit..."
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