Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger-Chapter 898 - 840: The Unlucky Cleaners
Mountain Eagle was practically amused to laughter by this group of so-called 'Cleaners'...
In his mind, 'Cleaners' should be teams or individuals who are better at fighting than mercenaries and possess more professional skills.
Compared to 'Cleaners' who only handle loose ends, 'Cleaners', due to their roles, need those involved to have very strong personal abilities.
What he didn't expect was that a surprise attack from a wolf pack would stun this group of 'Cleaners'.
Of course, it's not entirely their fault for lacking ability... 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
The abnormal surprise attack by the wolf pack, coupled with the fact they were in vehicles and dressed in bulky clothes, made it impossible for them to effectively counterattack immediately, which was a critical reason they ended up at a disadvantage.
However, dressing in bulky clothes, while disadvantageous, had its perks too...
The 'Cleaners' who were knocked down wrestled with the Gray Wolf in the snow, unable to determine a winner in a short time.
But as more Gray Wolves joined the battle, the situation started turning unfavorable for the 'Cleaners'.
Since the wolf pack first attacked the group in the middle of the convoy, it gave time for the people at the front and back to react.
As these people struggled to retrieve their rifles from their backs and, once ready, attempted to advance to relieve their comrades, more Gray Wolves dragged them into the chaotic fray.
Close-range shooting is extremely dangerous, as bullets with excessive penetration not only fail to instantly incapacitate the Gray Wolves but may also endanger the safety of their companions.
When an unfortunate guy was beset by three Gray Wolves and had his face skin torn off, the 'Cleaners' finally regained some organization...
Some began to attack the Gray Wolves circling the perimeter back-to-back, while others simply abandoned their rifles, drew knives or found a stick nearby, and charged forward with their thick clothes to use cold weapons to relieve their companions.
This approach yielded quite good results. Although those who chose to grapple with the Gray Wolves suffered some injuries, the wolf pack was quickly repelled, though they also ended up with a few more wounded.
In such situations, most people wouldn't fare much better, and this can barely be considered an act of nature, but what really cracked Mountain Eagle up was...
This group of 'Cleaners' actually contacted that Ryan Donovan and initiated a request for rescue from the village.
Hearing Razer relay the request for medical aid from the other side, Mountain Eagle was both angry and amused...
"Tell them to pay up. Whatever the emergency services charge in the United States, we shall charge as well.
Lilith being a doctor is fine, but there's no free lunch in the United States.
This group of idiots was here to stir up trouble anyway. As 'potential victims' who could be harmed by them at any time, isn't it just natural to charge them a fee?"
Razer, on the other side of the radio, was probably also exasperated by the comedy of these people. His son and son-in-law were still in the mountains relying on Kerry Cantona's family, and this group was clearly after those women and children.
Getting into a confrontation with them now would bring trouble to the village. The best way is to stall until these people can't stay any longer and leave, then find a way to quietly get the people out and send them away. What happens next is no longer Razer's son's and son-in-law's concern.
Though doing so feels like swallowing a fly, getting 300,000 in cash is better than getting nothing and finding yourself in an even more troublesome situation...
"Got it; I'll go talk to them myself. If they're unwilling, I'll request them to leave..."
Mountain Eagle suspected Razer would like nothing more than for these people to stubbornly confront the villagers, making it easier for him to use hard-handed means to drive them off.
This matter wasn't much of Mountain Eagle's concern, so he chuckled and said, "Whatever you want...
I previously asked around, and all the 'Cleaners' in North America belong to a company. If these guys ended up in Alaska for work, it means they aren't particularly capable people.
It's best not to drive them to desperation. We adhere to rules—be courteous before using force—and just let them have nothing to say..."
While the two were chatting, the wolf pack, which had been repelled to the south, howled and then surprisingly abandoned the 'easy pickings' of ice fishing on the big lake, chasing after the fleeing 'Cleaners', closing in on the village under the cover of darkness once again.
Meanwhile, the wolf pack from the northwest side also started closing in on the village...
Mountain Eagle, witnessing this scene through the drone, let out a helpless sigh...
He had spent a whole day preparing, yet it wasn't as impactful as the sudden appearance of these fools.
To prevent a complete failure of his plan, Mountain Eagle summoned Balang and four War Wolves and had them each grab a big fish and rush toward the northwest wind direction...
Since Mountain Eagle and his team were downwind, Balang and the others' sprint towards the northwest did not alert the wolf pack.
Until both sides were extremely close, Mountain Eagle decisively ordered Balang to abandon the big fish in his mouth…
Sure enough, the fishy smell attracted the attention of the wolf pack, and as they ran towards the big fish, Mountain Eagle ordered the four War Wolves to drop the big fish in turn and howled provocatively in the direction of the wolf pack…
Mountain Eagle wasn't sure if his actions were effective. After they returned, he drove them all into the igloo and began a gloomy wait…
......
On the other side, the 20 'Cleaners' who fled into the village in desperation were guided and received by Razer and the villagers, and finally reunited with Ryan Donovan…
The group crowded into a small hut, hurriedly unfastening the clothes of a few seriously injured men…
The most severely injured guy had half of his face torn off, with only a bit of flesh still attached, making him look like a zombie straight out of a movie, wailing in agony while twisting his limbs desperately, as if that could fight the pain…
Another one's cheek and neck were torn, but fortunately, the artery wasn't severed, and the airway was intact.
Compared to these two guys, the other injured were mostly bitten on their limbs; although not severe, using their guns became problematic in the short term.
Ryan Donovan, who originally thought he'd received reinforcements, seeing the dire state of the 'Cleaners,' contemplated the potential criticism he might face, and now felt utterly hopeless…
Watching Razer, expression cold, turning to leave with some villagers, Ryan Donovan rushed to block him at the door, saying: "Sir, we need help. Without a doctor…"
"They'll die very painfully…"
Razer coolly finished Ryan Donovan's sentence, then shook his head saying: "This house isn't even yours, yet you've occupied it without anyone's permission.
Do you remember your attitude when speaking with me before?
You said once the 'Cleaners' arrived, I'd regret my words and actions, that I'd be forced to do things I never wanted to do."
Ryan Donovan was actually a very capable person, but his abilities were minimized to the lowest in these extreme conditions…
Facing Razer's biting remarks, Ryan Donovan thought for a moment and decisively surrendered: "I apologize for my previous rude behavior, sir. For God's sake, please arrange for a doctor to come…
The wolf pack is approaching, and our people can join in the defense of the village."
Razer glanced at the group of 'Cleaners' packed into the hut, seeing their disheveled state, and shook his head, saying: "You guys can't help at all…"
As Razer spoke, he raised a hand to stop Ryan Donovan from interrupting, then said gravely: "I can arrange for someone to treat your injuries, but this isn't free…"
Ryan Donovan hesitated for a moment, then decisively nodded, saying: "No problem, that's fair. We'll pay…"
Razer, seeing the guy's drastic change in attitude, grinned as he operated the radio, saying: "Lilith, bring an emergency kit. We have some gentlemen here who need medical services…
When you were a black market doctor with Eagle Claw, what was the usual charge?"
Lilith's voice came over the radio, sounding frustrated: "Depends on the injuries. For normal situations, it's usually $5,000 to $20,000. For more complex surgeries, it's $50,000 to $100,000.
That's the going rate. If the injured don't have insurance, it's a lot cheaper to have us treat them than going to a hospital emergency room."
Razer roughly counted the number of injured present, smiling: "OK, here we have two at 100 grand each, and six at 20 grand each, hurry up…"
Saying that, Razer, observing Ryan Donovan's grim expression, said gravely: "You heard that, our doctor's prices are much cheaper than any hospital would charge.
Of course, if you have insurance, you might try calling a rescue team…"
Ryan Donovan was silent for a while, and decisively said: "$260,000, I agree. Start treating them first. Once we're out of danger, I'll contact our company to settle your bill."
Razer, an old hand at this, knew this guy was just providing an I.O.U. like Kerry Cantona, but he didn't mind, instead handing this guy a pen and paper to write a promissory note.
Once Ryan Donovan quickly wrote the promissory note, Lilith arrived with a large emergency kit…
The moment the tall woman entered, she stepped back, overwhelmed by the crowding and the smell…
Looking at the already cramped room, Lilith frowned, squeezed toward the two critically injured for a quick examination, and said: "Everyone who's not involved, get out. Even if we finish the surgery, these two won't survive if this room stays crowded."
Saying this, Lilith glanced at several injured holding their bitten hands, and she pulled out a large strip of broad-spectrum antibiotics, giving each one a pill, then said: "You guys don't need treatment, bandage yourselves up. I don't have time to deal with you…"
