Chapter 5119: Action cost

"The person in charge of the harassment cover force is Demps, one of our best people, who is familiar with company-battalion-level command and has considerable guerrilla experience.
He should know how to deal with this situation. "Scarface whispered.
"In other words, many of the brothers in charge of cover will probably not be able to return." Lin Rui sighed.
"Although I know that this is not appropriate, it is the price we have to pay. War is never without a price." Actuary Jiangi replied, "To achieve our strategic intent, we must pay a certain price.
We have no choice, because this is the only feasible solution we have found among several action plans.
But sacrifice is inevitable. "
"Yes, sacrifice is inevitable." Lin Rui sighed and waved, "Let's go, we have to go to Metbalfaq."
Lin Rui and the others successfully withdrew to Metmar Fagor and met Lincoln's troops at Metmar Fagor.
As soon as they arrived, Lincoln led the team to greet them.
"Sorry boss, we are too busy, it is impossible to come all over. Most people are preparing for defense, the current status of the Jihadist League is unknown, but they may counterattack at any time.
There was no further news from the Orumi Federal Army. We really dare not slacken for a moment. "Lincoln said to Lin Rui.
"You are right. The brethren who have been withdrawn from the front line need to take a break, and I will let them assist you later.
In addition, we have some wounded, and I hope they can be properly handled. Lin Rui nodded.
"No problem. Although our battle was easy, we didn't fall behind at all in the follow-up work. We will take over the wounded immediately." Lincoln nodded.
Walking into the temporary headquarters that had just been established, Lin Rui looked around.
"This was previously a headquarters of the Jihad League, and we just sent people to clear it out. We can use many facilities." Lincoln explained.
Lin Rui nodded, "After the communications team has been set up, let them contact Demps's troops immediately. I want to know what's going on with them."
"The communication team is already resuming communication." A mercenary was nodded by Lin Rui.
While speaking, a loud noise suddenly came from outside.
Many people ran outside, and Lin Rui and Lincoln also followed.
Not far away, thick smoke billowed. Several mercenaries fell there. Lincoln immediately ran over to inquire about the situation.
He walked back a few minutes later. "The suicide attack should be the rest of the Jihadist League. Several brothers died on the spot, and a few were injured." Lincoln whispered.
"Isn't there any further elimination of these remaining terrorists?" Lin Rui frowned.
"The time is too short for us to have time. And some terrorists are mixed among the civilians. It is difficult for us to deal with." Lincoln shook his head.
"It must be dealt with resolutely. What is needed now is to quickly stabilize the situation here. We can have external troubles, but internal worries must be resolved.
In response to this incident, a comprehensive investigation and screening was initiated. Inform the civilians in the city that they had participated in a terrorist organization and surrendered within a time limit. As long as the weapons are handed over, we can not hold them accountable.
But if they are found out, they will all be shot. "Lin Rui replied.
"Boss is like this...will it?" Lincoln whispered, "Will it provoke civilian resistance? After all, when terrorists occupied this place, many people were forced to join their organization."
"That's why we gave them a chance to wash themselves. If they don't surrender after the deadline, they will all be handled as jihadists." Lin Rui replied. "This must not be soft.
Otherwise, the terrorists outside are on the lookout for powerful enemies, and there are still people inside who are colluding with terrorists to cause trouble. Metmar Fager won't last long.
Even if we take more drastic measures, we have to quickly stabilize the situation. "
"Understood." Lincoln nodded.
At this moment, a mercenary from the communications team ran over to report and his face was quite grim.
"Is there news from Demps' cover forces?" Lin Rui asked, turning his head.
"Received the news that they were surrounded by the Orumi Federal Army and are currently in a hard fight. Demps sent back the news that they will try to hold the enemy as far as possible and look for opportunities to break through.
And..." The mercenary stopped talking.
"And what?" Lin Rui asked.
"The message from Demps said that this is the last time he has contacted the headquarters." The mercenary replied in a low voice.
Lin Rui was silent, and Lincoln beside him was also silent.
The last contact with the headquarters means that Demps’s cover forces are in a very bad situation. He will destroy communication equipment and initiate a final breakthrough.
And what is the success rate of this breakthrough? Lin Rui and Lincoln knew everything well.
Lin Rui suddenly turned around, looked at the distance, slowly took off the helmet on his head, and lowered his head.
There are more than 800 cover troops, and I am afraid that a few will not survive this battle. And these people are all senior members of the mercenary army, and many of them are old employees brought by them from the Black Island Company.
Many of them will never see this battle anymore, and it may even be annihilated. This is a total of more than 800 people.
Lincoln also bowed his head in silence at the same time.
Lin Rui took a deep breath, looked up at the dim sky, and turned to look at Lincoln. "Tell the brethren that it will be dark soon. Let the brethren organize the night defense.
A martial law curfew is implemented in the city to prevent terrorists from coming out at night to make trouble. "
Lincoln nodded, "I'll make arrangements right away."
About twenty minutes later, another mercenary team came to report. However, it was about the defense of Metmarfaq.
There was no further news from Demps's small cover team. It was not until the next day that the intelligence team rushed back to report.
The Red Baron commanded the main force of the Orumi Union Army and besieged Demps and his troops. Although Tepps and his cover forces tried their best, they once tore the enemy's line of defense.
But only a few people withdrew back, and most of them died in battle. Commander Demps and his two mercenaries also all died in battle.
Lin Rui was not surprised by this news, but even if he had a premonition, he still felt heavy.
The actuary came over and patted him on the shoulder, "This is the price. We are now where Demps and his brothers helped us fight back."
Lin Rui nodded, "This Metmarfaq is also an opportunity he helped us win. The Red Baron will definitely withdraw to Braque in a short time.
But soon Metmar Faq will encounter the Jihadist Alliance terrorists, and the Orumi Federation will go to a double attack.
We don't have time to grieve now, we have to be prepared for defense. "