RM Vol 2: National Development – Chapter 24: Section One

RM Vol 2: National Development – Chapter 24: Section One

Deep into the night, a motorized convoy is driving deeper into a forest near Rostock, Belka. The convoy is a bit special for they're comprised of the newer generation of equipment that Belka has to offer. Ranging from lighter utility vehicles like the Enok light armored patrol vehicle, Eagle infantry mobility vehicle, HX or Helix tactical truck, to better armored and more specialized vehicles like the Fennek light armored reconnaissance vehicle and the Dingo MRAP.

Special as they are, they're also driving in a clandestine faction to perform a special task.

"Sir, we have just past kilometer 99." A Lieutenant reported after he analyze the terrain and corresponding it to the map he was holding. Strangely enough, he is unarmed and so does everyone in the convoy.

Sitting in the commanding vehicle which is a 4x4 Eagle, the Major in charge of this convoy then gives the order. "Stop the convoy!"

Per his instruction, all vehicles grind to a halt. The Major then steps off the Eagle to survey the surrounding, the same can be said for the dozens or so men and women that are dismounting their vehicles. With wary eyes, they await the arrival of their contacts to fulfill their end of the bargain.

After waiting for ten minutes and under the constant battering of the chilly night wind, the Major and the rest come to see shadowy figures landing just shy of the convoy's headlights. Understandably, the convoy crew is alarmed. With their honed instinct reaches for their weapons, the ones that they left behind before going here. Hence, they can only curse silently as they watch the shadows step closer and into the light. The bright light then reveals dozens of Tengus, dressed in black with each Tengu sporting a white featureless mask. Seeing the contacts in all of their glory, the Major grits his teeth before addressing the Tengu's supposed leader.

"We're unarmed and have brought a convoy loaded with arms and munition. Now, where the hell is my family!?" The Major's hatred for the group, though kept under a lid, could still be felt.

The convoy crew echoes the same sentiment with their gazes. Whatever these Tengus have done, they certainly didn't garner any fans. This, however, doesn't stop the leader of the Tengu to step forth with a laugh, their voice garbled into a genderless mess.Th.ê most uptodate novels are published on n(0)velbj)n(.)co/m

"I can see that you've obeyed your instructions and I am impressed that you're able to convince your cohorts to arrive unarmed. Unfortunately, I fail to see anything larger than those trucks you have behind you."

Scoffing, the Major replies. "You and I both know that the armored fighting vehicles are outside my jurisdiction. What you are seeing in front of you is what you will be getting, more than enough of a price for you to return them! Now, where the hell are they!?"

Shaking his head, the Tengu leader says. "A shame, it has taken us years to set up this exchange, befriending you and whatnot, and this is the best you can do?"

"Treacherous son of a bitch! Rather than continuing this pointless discussion, answer the damn question!" The Lieutenant from before cursed at the Tengu.

"A total scumbag that serves only to waste the precious oxygen of the world." Clad in a full-white robe, Alina spat out the venomous words hatefully.

"While I would love to end your miserable existence," Raising the silvery scythe she has in her hands, Alina continues. "It will be too easy for you."

Injecting a minuscule amount of energy into the scythe handle, its blade starts glowing white hot before Alina slashes downward, cutting off the legs of the Tengu leader while also cauterizing it. Though he isn't dead, the Tengu leader falls into a painful slumber due to the sudden traumas he received. After making sure he stays that way until extraction, Alina turns to address the others.

"All hostiles eliminated. Move and secure the area for extract." Alina said.

From the dark treeline, hidden figures start appearing one after another, kitted in special gears suitable for covert ops. They are operatives under Section 1 of the Office of National Intelligence, in charge of Belka internal security. The soldiers in black spread out to contain the site, securing all the evidence and corpses while the Captain moves to Alina.

The Captain of the team salutes Alina after slinging his integrally suppressed MP-9. "Ma'am, thank you for the assist." He then takes off his gas mask. "We would have been hard-pressed to bag them all without your help. Section Head Agent sends her regards."

Nodding her head calmly at the Captain, Alina responds. "I was in the area when I got wind of this situation. Knowing that Japan has backstabbed us like this, it's better that we secure all the evidence we can to burn them at a stake. Sadly..." Turning to look at the now dispirited Major, Alina continues. "The Major paid the ultimate price in his service for the motherland."

They both regard the shell-shocked Major with pity as his subordinates try to rouse the man back to the land of the living. The Captain, seeing the broken man, shakes his head. "For the loyalty he showed, the man deserved better than having his family slaughtered like animals. When forced to choose between the safety of his family and his loyalty to the motherland, the Major chose the latter by informing us of this transgression. Unfortunately for us, we were too late, damn Japs didn't even honor their end of the bargain symbolically."

Hearing the regret in the Captain's tone, Alina can only nod, not knowing how to react to this situation. She does, however, tell the Captain to relay this detail.

"If, and only if, the Major is back with us, tell him to come to Section Four. There's a program there that will be needing a man like him, especially if he is able to transform the despondency he is feeling right now into something more... Fiery. That's the best we can offer to him right now."

The Captain, knowing just what sort of program Alina is saying, nods. "I see, give him power and point him at his enemy, he will be dying to obey every command we give."

"That's right, it's a bit cruel but it's better than the Major choosing to commit suicide after this. In that case, Belka would lose a great soldier."

It's unknown whether the Major is able to hear their conversation or not but deep in the man's eyes, an ember of grim determination is morphing into something else.

Something much fiercer than a mere ember.