Chapter 261

“Bang!” A gunshot shattered the stillness. “There! Open fire! Don’t hold back, blast that area!” the squad leader barked through gritted teeth. “Bang bang bang bang!” A wave of bullets flew in the direction of the sound like a bunch of madmen unloading clips—no aim, no rhythm, just pure panic firing. “Anthony, go check it out,” the man ordered. Anthony slung his weapon lazily and swaggered toward the spot. In his head, whoever was over there had probably been turned to mush by their earlier barrage. Why bother being cautious? But— “Bang!” Another shot rang out. A single round burst from the shadows, slicing clean through Anthony’s skull. Blood sprayed. His body crumpled. Dead on the spot. “Shit! It’s an ambush! Take cover—” The warning barely left his lips before another shot silenced him, nailing him straight through the heart. Instant kill. “Bang bang bang bang!” Gunfire exploded across the forest. It was overwhelming, relentless. No pause, no mercy—just a downpour of bullets tearing