King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer

It was clear that in the contest of cruelty, the mercenaries lost, beaten to a pulp!

Just as Joe Ga was hesitating on whether to shoot the guy dead, a gunshot rang out from downstream on the opposite riverbank.

After the "bang," the guy who had been screaming miserably was shot dead on the raft.

Then, a figure howled and plunged into the river, steadying the raft as he swiftly floated downstream with the current.

Clearly, he was scared!

After exposing his position, he dared not stay on land and instead hurried into the river to accelerate his escape.

When the raft had traveled to about a kilometer away from Joe Ga and his group, the guy supporting the raft swam ashore before the helicopter arrived, and then quickly disappeared into the jungle.

Not only had the opponent been frightened, but Joe Ga and his crew were also stunned!

Anyone can talk tough about skinning someone alive, but how many can actually carry it out?

After exchanging glances for a while, Joe Ga returned to the village. Not long after they left, a guy upstream jumped into the river clutching his wounded leg.

He swam across to the other bank, struggling to climb ashore. Just as he was about to call out to his teammates, a large hand clamped around his neck, and an unnerving numb sensation instantly spread throughout his body. Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire

He could move his body, even the wound on his leg stopped hurting, replaced by a strange itching sensation and a rush of ecstasy akin to a high.

The reaction of the mercenary slowed by several beats. He felt a heavy strike to his spine, and then his entire lower body went numb.

The bizarrely appearing "Leech" dumped the mercenary on the shore and then, like an old farmer from Africa, he went to the edge of the jungle to start chopping down trees and vines, aiming to build another raft...

"The boss is too soft-hearted, and that won't do. Those who are soft-hearted don't last long in the jungle..."

The terrified mercenary desperately crawled on the ground, trying to enter the water, but "Leech" dragged him back halfway and tied his ankles with a vine, leaving him helpless by the water's edge no matter how hard he struggled.

The mercenary writhed on the ground a few times, then, unable to resist the itching on his face, scratched himself several times.

As large patches of skin peeled off along with his beard, the mercenary, half-submerged in water, saw his own reflection and completely broke down!

"Aaah..."

The mercenary let out a horrific scream, pulled out the dagger from his chest and tried to fight for his life, but with his spine broken, he couldn't even sit up, flailing wildly with the dagger against the air a couple of times before the desperate mercenary turned the weapon on himself...

Just as he went to slash his own throat, his hand was grabbed.

"Leech," grinning, snatched the dagger, then, in front of the mercenary, ripped off the skin from his hand.

Listening to the mercenary's screams going off-key, "Leech" said with a smile, "This is a gift from Africa for you. Later, you'll have to tell your companions that here, it's an eye for an eye!"

The mercenary watched as "Leech" stripped off his clothes, watched him slowly tear the skin from his body...

Despite feeling no pain, that terror made the mercenary scream in despair, "Kill me, kill me, please, kill me..."

'Leech' grinned, put the mercenary's radio beside his head, and said with a laugh, "Continue, tell your comrades how scared you are now…"

The mercenary wailed, raised his head, and tried to smash the back of his skull against the water, but the soft mud on the riverbank prevented him from killing himself as he wished.

Soon, under the most brutal stimulations, the man completely broke down. He even forgot to scream, and could only look at his blood-red body and let out a silly 'hehe' laugh.

'Leech,' like a diligent old farmer, conscientiously finished his work.

In the end, he secured the man to a raft and then coated him with a strange liquid.

Then a fierce pain stimulated the already mad man to let out a terrifying scream.

'Leech' picked up the opponent's radio, made a connection, and after hearing the excited panting on the other side, said in a hoarse voice, "Run fast, I'm coming for you…"

No sooner had 'Leech's' words fallen than a burst of gunfire came from the distant jungle.

The old guy looked towards that direction with a grin, then casually entered the jungle, but he headed in a different direction.

Such tricks of deliberately exposing oneself and setting up ambushes were useless against him.

.........

Deeply shaken, Joe Ga returned to the village, paying no attention to the militia who were again being assaulted.

He immediately dialed Karman's phone…

"Dragon Gecko, what the hell is going on? Why did 'Leech' and 'Spider' show up here?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end before Karman said, "Boss, we need to find those people."

Joe Ga instantly realized that 'Leech' and 'Spider' must have been operating nearby all along; they might even have been close when those people attacked the village.

The ferocity 'Leech' had shown impressed Joe Ga, but now he realized that these old guys weren't gods either. In a battle where it was two against many, they also couldn't gain the upper hand.

So they chose to wait, waiting for the right moment, and always sticking close to them, intimidating them until they mentally collapsed.

Seeming to know what Joe Ga was thinking, Karman said, "Did you see something?"

Joe Ga sighed and replied, "I saw 'Leech' peel off a man's skin, and then put it on a raft.

Elephant was about to piss himself in fear, I reckon the others were scared to death too!"

After listening, Karman let out a dry laugh and said, "Boss, don't think of it as meaningless cruelty. We must let them know that their actions will make them pay a tenfold price.

It will make them hesitate when they attack jungle villages because they know someone is watching them.

This is the experience we got from fighting those White Ghosts, when uncontrolled they're like unrestrained Hyenas, but when checked, they become very 'civilized'."

Joe Ga was stunned by Karman's logic, then came to an understanding…

These old guys weren't just lazing around with nothing better to do, nor were they simply trying to intimidate the other side.

It was because they saw that P·B's control over this area was insufficient!

If they didn't have enough manpower, they'd have to make up for it with cruelty!

Tell the other side the consequences of attacking the village, and at the same time, let the people in the jungle villages know that someone was avenging them.

It was these terrifying tactics, and it was uncertain whether the people in the jungle could withstand them.

But if it could scare them into voluntarily moving closer to Sangha Town, that wouldn't be a bad thing.

Thinking that he did not need to show unnecessary mercy, Joe Ga reluctantly said, "All right, I got it, but you need to tell the jungle soldiers to take it easy. I sincerely hope that you guys can happily die of old age under my command.

How many teams have they tracked down now? When is the best time for us to enter the scene?"

Upon hearing this, Karman said cheerfully, "There were two teams attacking the gold mine, a team of Chechens and another team that's extremely tough, probably Americans.

I can't distinguish their faces, but judging by the numbers it should be the 'Highland Warriors' and the guys from SEAL Team Six.

'Python' and 'Grasshopper' have been following them, trying to force them to regroup with their comrades.

'Leech' and 'Spider' are keeping an eye on another team, while the whereabouts of two other enemy teams remain unknown."

After hearing this, Joe Ga said, "Do you have any other people?"

Karman shook his head and said, "No, 'Crocodile' and 'Thorn' led teams to stay at the base, while 'Silt' and 'Tree Demon' remained here at the gold mine.

Boss, we need to force them to assemble and then ambush them, otherwise the attacks will continue, and each time, traps will await us.

You guys wait for me in the village, Owl and I will get there soon. Your location there is good. As soon as we confirm their movements, we can enter the jungle from two directions and hunt them down simultaneously.

Wait for me. These guys are all seasoned veterans; don't rashly enter the jungle."

Joe Ga felt looked down upon, but he indeed respected their abilities.

Even Sanderson and his team from C Squad respected them, so Joe Ga felt there was no need to display his defiance.

Thinking about those old monsters, and imagining if it were he being followed by such skin-flaying old monsters, Joe Ga involuntarily shuddered and felt a chill on behalf of those unfortunate souls.

After hanging up the communication, Joe Ga spread his hands to Dorian nearby and said, "It's them. What do you think, should I give them a raise?

The guys who can scare you to piss yourself deserve double your salary, don't they?"

Upon hearing this, Dorian responded helplessly, "Boss, that was just an interjection. You know I always exaggerate. I wasn't really afraid at the time; it was just a bit overwhelming.

The guy's screams were just too horrific!"

As he spoke, Dorian spread his hands and said, "Actually, I've competed against them and even won. In the jungle one-on-one, 8 to 2...

Yeah, I won two rounds!"

Joe Ga looked at Dorian with contempt and said, "You call 8 to 2 winning?"

Dorian chuckled and replied, "At least I didn't lose too badly. Sanderson, that idiot, hasn't won a single round, and 'Bullhorn' and his team got hammered even worse."

Then Dorian sidled up to Joe Ga sneakily and whispered, "Boss, actually they have a weakness..."

Joe Ga looked at him coldly and said, "Being averse to flashbangs and Flashbang Grenades counts as a 'weakness'?

Is it that hard to wear tactical goggles and add a hearing amplifier?

Dragon Gecko is their leader. Go try using Flashbang Grenades in the jungle against him!

If they could even read... Ah, forget it. If they were good at everything, they wouldn't be the monsters they are now."

Saying that, Joe Ga stood up and walked outside to Father Gamo's house, knocked on the door, and said, "Buddy, you've got to convince the villagers around here to evacuate. I can offer them temporary food, and there are plenty of job opportunities in Sangha Town.

Freedom is important, but safety and food are more so!

The fact is, God doesn't love this place, so now they're under my care!"

.........

In the Congo Jungle, 'Spades A' from 'Lucky Thirteen' and his remaining seven comrades huddled under a cliff to rest.

Watching his subordinate 'Spades K' continuously making the sign of the cross and seemingly praying to God, 'Spades A', weary, shook his head, then took out a high-power communicator, found a channel, and started calling...

"'Black Hand,' we've encountered some monsters, leading to heavy losses. Where are you guys? We need support."

A series of static crackled through the communicator, then a hoarse voice came through...

"Head to point B, we'll meet you there. There's a primitive tribe; we can set a trap there."

'Spades A' hesitated and then said, "Black Hand, we've encountered monsters, the kind that skin and debone people!

P·B's forces have entered the fray; we need a different strategy!"

'Black Hand' paused for a moment and said, "What exactly scared you so much?

The 'Ghosts' are closing in on Sangha Town. We just need to hold off P·B's main forces, and they can take out Princess Amina; then half of our mission will be complete.

That Hu Lang is impulsive; we need to keep provoking him..."

'Spades A' paused briefly and, lowering his voice and slightly agitated, said, "But for fuck's sake, we also provoke those monsters..."

Just as 'Spades A' was speaking, a sudden storm began pouring from the sky, and then he saw a ghost-like figure appear in the distant jungle...

"FUCK, cover! Retreat, retreat, retreat..."