The current permanent fortification had been excavated into the rocky mountain. At the same time, it was internally anchored and reinforced with multiple layers of reinforced concrete, and the construction process was the same as the tunnels with a high degree of sturdiness. The possibility of the other party blowing up this kind of fortification using the power of their towed howitzers was basically zero.It would only be possible for them to blow up this fortification if they used high-end nuclear bunker busters. However, this kind of highly sophisticated weapon could only be mastered by the five permanent nations of the United Nation. Syria’s overall firepower level was at best at the level of the 1960s and 1970s. So, it would simply be impossible to obtain such equipment.Moreover, even if they had such equipment, they would still be unable to cause direct damage to Hamed’s troops. This was because at this time, there was not even a single soldier inside Hamed’s frontal for
Originally, when the attacking soldiers realized that there was completely no resistance to their charge, they thought that the enemy had already been maimed by the rounds of artillery bombardment and that it would be impossible for them to launch any effective resistance anymore. Therefore, all of them began relaxing their vigilance, and all of them simply thought about rushing up in one go so that they could take Hamed’s base out completely with just a single charge.But who would have imagined that just when they thought that this was a battle that they were bound to win, a large number of machine-gun muzzles suddenly erupted from the rocky crevices on the high ground on the mountain!The entire mountain was rife with the sound of gunfire, and the soldiers rushing in at the front fell down like rows and rows of wheat.All of the soldiers at the back were stunned!They raised their guns in a hurry because they wanted to return fire, but they could not see anyone at all!The on
There were two thousand and five hundred mercenaries from Ten Thousand Armies amongst the troops that had come to crush Hamed this time.Originally, the officers from Ten Thousand Armies had also underestimated the enemy just like the commander of the government. They felt that they had already seen the level of the Syrian anti-government forces and that they would be able to destroy them easily. So, they did not do enough preparatory work at all. They only thought about how they would immediately establish their own mercenary base in Syria to further enhance and strengthen their influence in the Middle East after helping the government solve their major problem. Unexpectedly, they would suffer such an unprecedented blow this time because they had underestimated their enemy. More than five hundred lives were lost directly on the slope of Hamed’s base. The commander of Ten Thousand Armies was a man who was about thirty years old.His name was Zephan Levatt, and he was a five
As soon as the government supreme commander heard Zephan’s words, his eyes lit up.“A feign attack from the front, and a roundabout outflank!”“That is definitely a very feasible battle plan. It seems as though this Zephan Levatt really does have some skills!”Zephan did not know that his own set of attack tactics, which could not be any more ordinary, would actually end up being such an ingenious plan in the eyes of the other party’s supreme commander.This was mainly because the other party’s military literacy was truly too low. It was so low to the point that it was absolutely ridiculous.Although the regions in the Middle East were constantly at war, it had to be admitted that the entire modern Middle Eastern was just not good at fighting wars.Ever since World War II, the war had become more and more demanding in terms of its tactics, strategies, as well as its patterns. The whole world had learned a lot of war experience from that war, and even the originally weaker Southea
However, his own side did not have any advantage at all on the frontal battlefield. Even if it was a feint attack, he would lose a lot of soldiers.Moreover, the party feigning the attack would not only have to suffer losses, but the main point was that they would have to wait for the people from Ten Thousand Armies to make a roundabout and sneak into the other party’s permanent fortification. After that, the credit for conquering the enemy’s camp would still f*cking belong to others.The more he thought about it, the less cost-effective he felt it was.So, he spoke up, “I think that this tactic of yours should work fine, but I think that my team should not be the one feigning the attack. Why don’t we switch so that your team can feign the attack while I ask my soldiers to make a roundabout to outflank the enemy?”Zephan said angrily, “You can stop f*cking dreaming! You want my soldiers to feign the attack? Do you really think that your soldiers, who are severely lacking in trainin
“Make a roundabout to outflank us?”After all, Hamed had studied in Oskia before. Although he did not specialize in military commands, at the very least, he had already broadened his horizons. So, he immediately blurted out, “In that case, I will ask my men to release the drones and keep a close eye on our surrounding situation. If they have really sent their troops to secretly try and infiltrate, we will definitely be able to spot them with the drones.”Charlie then said, “Good. You have to remember not to let the other party know that you have released the drones. That way, you will be able to lure the enemy in so that you can take them by surprise and they will have no way to defend themselves at all.”“Okay!” Hamed said, “I’ll certainly put in my best effort and attention from now on, and I absolutely will not give them any chance to perform a sneak attack on us!”Charlie looked at the time and spoke up, “It should be morning over there now, right? It is much better during the
In order to defend against this group’s attack, Hamed summoned his adjutant immediately and asked, “How many drones do we still have at our base?”The adjutant hurriedly said, “We still have more than twenty drones that we bought from Oskia. We bought a few more at that time because of the cheap price.”Hamed asked, “What is the drone’s approximate battery life?”The adjutant thought about it for a moment and replied, “it should be around twenty-five minutes and no more than half an hour at most.”Hamed nodded and said faintly, “Although the time is a little short, it should be more than enough. You should immediately give the order that the drones should be in a state of readiness. I request to ensure that at least five drones are up in the air around our base at all times to observe and keep an eye on our surroundings. We have to be alert to the enemy’s small groups of troops trying to infiltrate our fortifications. If there are any such signs, you have to report it to me immedia
Ten minutes later, Zephan had already picked out the candidates who would be participating in this roundabout and outflank attack.This time, Zephan decided to lead a thousand elites from Ten Thousand Armies to outflank Hamed’s permanent fortifications from the valley on the left.He gave these thousand elites thirty minutes of preparation time, and he told them to carry all of their weapons and equipment during this period of time so that they could strive to take down Hamed’s base completely in one go.Meanwhile, in Sudbury, Oskia.Eight black extended bulletproof Rolls-Royces were slowly driven up outside of the Schulz family’s villa and parked neatly in front of the villa.A burly young man in his twenties who had a short haircut came out of the first car at the front of the line. This man opened the door, got out of the car, and he had a very tough and upright walking posture. At first glance, it was obvious that this man had already undergone intense professional training.
Vera kept her plan to investigate the identity of the abbess deep in her mind and told Charlie nothing.Instead, she smiled as she said, "It seems that it's both yours and Ms. Ito's good fortune that she has attained enlightenment. You've never had anyone who could attain enlightenment and master Reiki at the same time, so Ms. Ito will definitely be a great help to you in the future."Charlie chuckled and said calmly, "I'm not hoping for her to help. I'm simply happy for her with her enlightenment and excited to have another comrade in my solo ventures into the dark forests."Vera nodded in understanding, and she murmured emotionally, "I've lived for so long, and it's only when I opened my heart to you that I felt that sensation you described."There was a flicker of wistfulness in her eyes.She really did not expect to attain enlightenment before meeting Charlie.Years ago, she thought that she would eventually avenge her father.Now, she no longer hoped to murder Fleur Griffi
Vera was inwardly disappointed to hear that Claire was returning.That meant there were fewer chances of Charlie visiting the Scarlet Pinnacle Manor, as were her chances of seeing him again.Still, she didn't let it show, instead asking casually, "How are things at Champs Elys? Are the warriors improving at a rate to your satisfaction?""Well, most of everyone's improvement is within expectations…" Charlie explained, just as he remembered a certain someone. "By the way, there's something I haven't told you yet. Are you perhaps acquainted with the name Ito Nanako?""Yes," Vera smiled. "The Japanese lady who was with you. What about her?""She attained enlightenment days ago.""Enlightenment?" Vera did a double take and soon pressed, "Enlightenment in what sense? Essential Qi or Reiki?"After all, the former was the path to enlightenment in martial arts, while the latter meant enlightenment in cultivation.But despite the distinction between both domains, enlightenment was a comm
While Charlie had long since gotten used to Elaine and Jacob's bizarre marriage, being near the heart of the storm still took a toll on his senses—to the point that he felt physically sick.Leaving right away was therefore his best solution.Once he left, however, he realized he didn't have anywhere to go. Champs Elys was quite far, and it would take a lot of time.As he started to feel bored stiff, he remembered Vera for some reason and called her.Once Vera answered, she quickly asked in curiosity, "To what do I owe the pleasure? Lunch, perhaps?"Charlie chuckled. "Since you've put it that way… I haven't eaten either, so lunch it is!"Vera giggled. "Come over to my place, then. It's cold outside, and I was just lighting up a hot pot. I'll have Madam Marilyn prepare an additional portion.""Okay!" Charlie agreed to it without hesitation. "I can return her car too. Just wait, I'll be right there!"Once he hung up, he got on the Rolls Roycs he had borrowed from Scarlet Pinnacl
Charlie shook his head. "It's alright, Dad. You can go ahead if you're busy—I can pick up Claire on my own.""No way!" Elaine promptly snapped. "It's been so long since she came back. We are all going to the airport!"Jacob sighed in exasperation. "Well, I'm sticking to my schedule—first the Calligraphy and Painting Association, then I'll be back an hour before to pick you guys up before going together to the airport."Elaine was left fuming. "Is there no getting through to you? You really have to go to that stupid association, don't you? Okay, fine. If you must go, I will be going with you!""You're their honored vice president who will be promoted to president soon, no? As Mrs. Vice President and the future Mrs. President, is there an issue if I went for a look?"Jacob shuddered at the thought of Elaine going to the Calligraphy and Painting Association as he absolutely didn't want her to humiliate him with her antics. People would talk, asking how a proper gentleman like him c
Jacob yawned, stretching his arms and smacking his cheeks, before finally retorting in contempt, "For Pete's sake, woman—don't make dissing me a habit. Or does it please you so much?"Elaine pursed her lips. "You call that dissing? It's all facts—do you think I don't know you? Tell me, what qualifications do you have? Your knowledge about calligraphy is skin-deep, and even the frauds working on Antique Street could beat you.""Only you would have the audacity to take the role of vice president at the Calligraphy and Painting Association—heaven's above, how blind is the president to appoint you as his second fiddle? Still, you'll be packing your things as soon as he realizes the truth.""Oh, Elaine, poor Elaine…" Jacob grinned smugly at her right then. "I'm afraid things won't go the way you want. Mr. Bay's been chasing a promotion lately, and once he gets it, I will take his place as president. That means I'll be the top dog instead of second fiddle!""Bullshit!" Elaine snapped in
Jacob slept in the next day while Elaine got out of bed past ten as well.However, in the case of the latter, she wasn't drunk and was simply watching livestreams and video clips on her phone—a hobby she had picked up recently.As for Charlie, he had initially planned to visit the Champs Elys hot spring villa and train Nanako in her Reiki control. However, since Claire would be arriving in the afternoon, he stayed home, planning to leave for the airport when it was time.Elaine appeared groggy as she emerged from the elevator, rubbing her eyes while holding her phone in the other hand.Seeing Charlie cleaning the living room, she asked in curiosity, "Not going out today, Charlie? Aren't you usually going out to meet clients?"Then, she became concerned in an instant, "Wait, don't tell me—the Feng Shui business is falling off? Are we going to be affected altogether?"Charlie laughed. "You're just getting paranoid now. Things are going fine—I'm just giving myself a day's leave.""
"Anyway, we have an issue," Helena continued. "Two days ago, Nvidia launched the B100 processor, their latest product, just two hours ago—a next-generation chip that will outperform our H100 considerably. I've instructed Harrison to pull some strings and preorder a batch from Nvidia before the B100 hits the market, at least ensuring that we can get our hands on 20,000 in the first quarter when the B100 circulates."Charlie asked, "What are Harrison's thoughts on the matter?" "Of course that old fox is going to be reluctant," Helena snorted. "But with the B100's processing strength outclassing the H100's, many AI institutions and multimedia giants are waiting with their wallets wide open. He's complaining that after pulling strings to get his hands on so many H100s, he is too embarrassed to do it again for the B100.""Bullshit," Charlie chuckled. "He's just not keen on us raising our prices after that previous agreement.""Exactly," Helena laughed as well. "He's about the shrewdest
By the time Jacob was sent home, he was almost passed out drunk.As Charlie took him off Walker's hands, Jacob's eyelids were but narrow slits.With his rough facial features, his flushed cheeks, and that strange smile of his, he looked just like those sleazy middle-aged men often seen in animated cartoons.Still, seeing that Charlie had come out of the house to get him, he chuckled drunkenly, "D-Dear boy… Your dad… was so amazing!"Charlie shook his head in exasperation. "You're drunk, Dad—get some rest already. Otherwise, you might wake Mom up and get an earful for this.""Earful?" Jacob's eyes widened ferociously as he snorted, "S-She'd never dare!"Charlie chuckled as he said quietly, "Come on, keep it down—Elaine is plenty daring. And in your state, you stand no chance if she starts to beat you."Despite being drunk a second ago, Jacob suddenly shuddered from the shiver running down his spine, and he promptly corrected himself, "A gentleman… never lays a hand on a woman! T-
Naturally, neither Mr. Bay nor Hal argued with this, thus following Albert and Jacob to the Diamond Room—the grandest room of Heaven Springs.After Albert led the trio there and smiled, "Gentlemen, if you would please take your seats, my people will be delivering Big Red Robe tea and our menu to your table shortly. I've spoken to the kitchen as well, and they will be preparing appetizers first. Please feel free to enjoy a game of poker until everyone arrives, and the main courses will be delivered right away."His arrangement was utterly detailed, and the trio were awash with gratitude.Hal and Mr. Bay especially were looking upon Jacob worshipfully, as if he was an unassuming bigwig on Charlie's level.Soon, as the invited guests arrived, Albert personally brought two bottles of 3-liter Moutai that cost an arm and leg to the Diamond Room.For politeness's sake, Hal ordered two more bottles of one-liter Moutai, meaning that it was one liter for the eight persons in attendance.Th