latelenovela Chapter 195: Feint Attack
Chapter 195: Feint Attack
"Thank you, Black Fox," Su Ming said gratefully, his voice firmer. "Maybe I haven't found the answer yet, but I will keep going until I find the faith that belongs to me."
Black Fox nodded slightly, a hint of relief in his eyes. "Su Ming, no matter what happens, I will be by your side and support you. Don't forget, we are not fighting alone."
Su Ming's heart warmed, and he nodded solemnly. He knew that even though the road ahead was still uncertain, even though he still couldn't be sure of the future, as long as he had a comrade like Black Fox by his side, he wouldn't give up easily.
Inner Struggle
However, as time went on, Su Ming's heart did not completely calm down. The deep-seated turmoil still lingered, like a shadow.
Whenever he was alone, those painful memories would flood back, tormenting his nerves. That innocent child, those desperate eyes, seemed like a nightmare, constantly lingering in his mind. Su Ming couldn't forget that image, couldn't forgive his own mistakes. He questioned himself over and over again: Was it really necessary to continue? Was it worth sacrificing innocent lives for an illusory goal?
This struggle caused Su Ming immense pain. He began to become sensitive, suspicious, and even wary of everything around him. He feared he would make another mistake, afraid he would once again cause the sacrifice of innocent people. This pressure nearly brought him to a mental breakdown, and he even considered giving up everything.
Late one night, Su Ming sat by the window, gazing out at the pitch-black night sky. He clutched a pistol, the cold metal chilling him. He knew that with a simple pull of the trigger, everything would be over. The pain, the struggle, the lingering memories would vanish with the sound of a gunshot.
But just as his finger was about to pull the trigger, his mind suddenly
Su Ming closed the folder in his hands and took a deep breath. His furrowed brow betrayed the pressure he felt. This intelligence was crucial to them—the whereabouts of the enemy's highest commander. It could drastically change the entire war situation.
He stood in the dimly lit room, his eyes sharp, his mind racing with thoughts of his next move. The location of the enemy's highest commander was a secret, but the intelligence they held presented them with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If they could successfully decapitate the enemy commander, the entire battle situation would shift dramatically, potentially deciding the outcome of the war.
At this moment, all he needed to do was take all possible variables into account and formulate a foolproof plan. Deep down, he knew that this decisive battle was not only about victory or defeat, but also about the life and death of many of his comrades.
Zheng Yaoxian was sitting at the other end of the room, his eyes slightly closed, as if deep in thought. Suddenly, he opened them and looked directly at Su Ming with a piercing gaze. "We must act quickly. This intelligence is our last chance."
Su Ming nodded, holding the intelligence tightly in his hand: "Brother Zheng, do you think the enemy will notice?"
Zheng Yaoxian pondered for a moment and shook his head. "The enemy doesn't know we have this information yet, but they certainly won't sit idly by. You and I both know there are too many variables involved, and the biggest variable might be a traitor within our ranks."
"You mean..." Su Ming's eyes narrowed, and his doubts grew even stronger.
"Yes, the enemy has already planted a traitor within our ranks. We've known this for a long time." Zheng Yaoxian spoke calmly, but his eyes revealed a deep sense of vigilance. "Now, every step we take must be cautious. We can't give them any chance to detect it."
Su Ming nodded, a surge of strength gathering within him. He understood that in this life-or-death struggle, every detail was crucial. The slightest omission could ruin the entire plan.
"Traitor..." Su Ming muttered to himself, several familiar faces flashing through his mind. Over the years, he had fought alongside countless men and endured countless life-or-death trials. Yet, now he had to doubt his own companions, a burden weighing heavily on his heart. He didn't want to believe that those close to him would betray their common goal, but reality forced him to remain vigilant.
Zheng Yaoxian stood up, walked over to Su Ming, and patted him on the shoulder: "Su Ming, this operation must be foolproof. We have no way out, and we cannot fail."
Su Ming took a deep breath and nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Brother Zheng. I will do my best."
The two men stood facing each other, an invisible tension hanging in the air. They both knew that the next move would be a life-or-death gamble. At stake in this gamble were their faith, the lives of their comrades, and the fate of the entire war.
Planning and layout
Time was running out, so Su Ming and Zheng Yaoxian immediately began planning this decisive battle. They gathered their most trusted core members and worked through the night to study every detail of the battle plan.
Su Ming paced back and forth in front of the battle map, his mind constantly running through various possible scenarios. The enemy commander's movements were elusive; being able to pinpoint his exact location was already a significant breakthrough, but executing the operation safely and effectively was another matter. After all, the enemy wasn't completely unprepared. The enemy's highest commander was undoubtedly heavily guarded; the slightest misstep would jeopardize all previous efforts.
"According to intelligence, the enemy commander will inspect the front line in three days. Our chance lies at that moment." Zheng Yaoxian pointed to a point on the map, his voice low and firm.
Su Ming stared at the map, his eyes fixed on the small mark. It was a hidden command post on the enemy's front line. The terrain was complex, easy to defend but difficult to attack. To approach the target amidst the enemy's heavy defenses and successfully decapitate them was a nearly impossible task.
"The enemy's defenses are very tight, and it will be difficult for our infiltration team to remain undetected." Su Ming said, with a hint of worry in his voice.
"Indeed." Zheng Yaoxian nodded. "So, we need to create a false impression to attract the enemy's attention while sending out an elite team to carry out the decapitation mission."
Su Ming pondered carefully: "If we launch a feint attack on the enemy's supply line and draw their main force to reinforce, perhaps we can weaken the headquarters' defense."
Zheng Yaoxian nodded approvingly. "That's right. This way, we can create a brief window of opportunity. But the problem is, the presence of the traitor makes it impossible to be sure that this plan will not be exposed prematurely."