jdhmnovel Chapter 126 The cruelty of war
Chapter 126 The cruelty of war
Evacuate to the hillsides on both sides of the valley as quickly as possible, trying to preserve as much manpower as possible in this sudden enemy attack.
In the valley, smoke instantly spread, covering everything like a thick gray curtain.
Faced with this sudden enemy attack, the soldiers of the 233rd Regiment quickly switched from evacuation to fierce confrontation.
Shells exploded one after another around them, and the deafening roar seemed to tear the entire valley apart.
Earth and rocks were blown everywhere. Some soldiers were unable to dodge and were hit by rocks, but they just wiped the blood off their faces and then gripped their weapons again to fight.
The machine gunners quickly found a favorable position, set up their machine guns behind boulders or on slopes, and fired fiercely in the direction of the enemy's attack.
Tongues of fire shot out from the muzzle, drawing dazzling trails of light in the thick smoke. The rattling sound of gunfire was like an angry roar, venting hatred for the enemy.
The riflemen half-crouched behind the bunkers, aiming calmly at the enemy. Every time they pulled the trigger, a bullet of revenge whizzed out.
There was determination and courage in their eyes. Even though shells kept falling around them, it did not affect the accuracy of their shooting at all.
Grenades were thrown from the soldiers' hands like raindrops, drawing arcs in the air and exploding among the enemy.
Flames shot up into the sky, accompanied by the enemy's screams, and the enemy troops were thrown into chaos by the explosion.
The enemy was not to be outdone. Their firepower was equally fierce, and bullets were fired densely at the soldiers' position.
Some soldiers were unfortunately shot and fell, but their comrades beside them took over their weapons without hesitation and continued to fight bravely without any intention of retreating.
The shouts and sounds of gunfire from both sides intertwined and echoed in the valley.
When the soldiers of the third squad learned that the logistics department, medical team and injured comrades were under serious threats, they stepped forward without hesitation and ran towards their location, determined to protect them with their lives.
Nan Qiao was helping to take care of the injured comrades. Seeing that the enemy attack was getting more fierce, her eyes suddenly became stern, and she grabbed the gun beside her and joined the battle.
At this moment, her usual gentleness faded from her face, replaced by incomparable determination and courage, and she fought a desperate battle with the vicious bird army.
The little soldiers who usually liked to gather around Nan Qiao and chat with her had completely lost their former liveliness and playfulness.
Their small bodies embody great courage, and they stand closely guarding the members of the logistics and medical teams.
The enemy's bullets rained down like raindrops, but they were not afraid at all. They used their tender but firm chests to block wave after wave of attacks for the medical team.
A shell exploded nearby, and the huge impact force knocked a young soldier to the ground, but he struggled to get up and continued to shoot with his gun regardless of the pain on his body.
However, the enemy's firepower was too fierce, and in another round of gunfire and hail of bullets, those cute little soldiers fell one after another.
Their young lives were forever frozen in this valley of bloody battles, and they fulfilled their oath of protection with heroic sacrifices.
Nan Qiao's eyes widened instantly. Those eyes that usually showed gentleness and smiles were now filled with endless grief and anger, like two burning flames.
She watched helplessly as the young soldiers who usually liked to hang around her and joke around fell one after another in the hail of bullets.
Every gunshot, every tremor of their bodies, was like a heavy hammer hitting Nan Qiao's heart.
Those fresh lives, once so full of vigor and vitality, are now withering like fragile flowers under the ravages of the enemy.
Her lips trembled slightly, and her throat seemed to be choked by something, making her unable to make a sound. Only her heavy breathing sounded particularly abrupt in this noisy battlefield.
The gun in her hand seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, but she still held it tightly, her knuckles turning white from excessive force.
Nan Qiao's chest heaved violently, and the grief and anger in his heart surged like a surging tide.
She hated this ruthless war and the cruel enemy. It was they who took the lives of these lovely little soldiers and stained the valley with blood.
At this moment, she just wanted to use the gun in her hand and all her strength to tear all the enemies in front of her to pieces, to seek justice for those deceased comrades, and to make sure that their sacrifice would not be in vain!
Just as the battle became more brutal and everyone was struggling to hold on, a pleasant trumpet sound and shouts suddenly came from afar. It turned out that the support troops of the Star Army had arrived!
The bright flags dancing in the wind seemed to bring the dawn of hope.
Seeing that the situation was not good, the bird army's original arrogance was extinguished in an instant. They no longer had the confidence to continue to fight and began to retreat like birds and beasts.
For a moment, the sound of gunfire in the valley gradually became sparse.
Nan Qiao had no time to chase the enemy. She turned around anxiously and began to check everyone's injuries.
However, the scene before her made her heart clench.
The once vigorous 233rd Regiment had now suffered heavy casualties, with comrades lying on the ground in disorder, and only one in ten survived.
Nan Qiao was anxiously searching among the piles of fallen comrades. Suddenly, his eyes fixed on a familiar figure - it was Brother Wang!
I saw that Brother Wang was covered in blood, his injuries were extremely serious, and his breath was extremely weak.
"Brother Wang!" Nan Qiao cried out in grief, her eyes instantly filled with tears. She staggered forward and carefully picked up Brother Wang.
The voice cried out in tears: "Brother Wang, please hold on, the support team is here, we are saved!"
Brother Wang struggled to open his eyes, and his eyes, which were once bright and lively, were now dim.
A mouthful of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, but he still tried to force a smile and said weakly: "Qiaoqiao... I... I'm afraid I can't make it anymore... You... You have to live well..."
Nan Qiao shook her head desperately, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably, and she kept saying, "Brother Wang, you'll be fine, no!"
Brother Wang shook his head gently, his eyes filled with endless fatigue and relief, and murmured, "I... am too tired... really... now... I can finally rest..."
Before he finished speaking, his head slowly tilted to one side, his eyes slowly closed, and the hand that was on Nan Qiao's arm drooped down weakly.
Nan Qiao hugged Brother Wang's gradually cooling body tightly and burst into tears. Her sorrowful cries echoed in the silent valley.
She finally understood why the system only temporarily banned her cultivation and cleared her protection value after she cast the Rain of Fire.
Because in this cruel battle, those soldiers who are destined to sacrifice cannot escape the arrangement of fate no matter what; the only difference is the time and place of sacrifice.