This caused the disoriented giant to fixate on Jake's figure and immediately charge at him, roaring incessantly, intending to swallow that damn rat Jake in one gulp.
But this was exactly what Jake wanted.
Only by drawing its aggro could Jake lead the giant to the place he wanted it to go—!
"Ugly monster, follow me over here like a good boy..."
He let out a whistle.
Jake shouted loudly at the giant in front of him as if he were walking a dog, then turned and ran. He carried only an RPG and a handgun.
With very little weight on him, Jake's speed was even faster.
Add to that the fact that he was a perfect host for the progenitor virus, and his stamina was beyond that of ordinary humans. His running speed was also astonishing, allowing him to kite the giant for a long time.
*Clatter, clatter, clatter...*
Before long,
Jake arrived right in front of the Revolutionary Rebel Army's fortress. Looking at the fortress building before him, Jake didn't hesitate for a moment.
After pulling the trigger to fire another shot at the giant,
Jake fled toward the rear of the fortress without looking back. His job was done; now it remained to be seen if this stupid giant would take the bait.
*Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang...*
*Boom, boom, boom!!!*
But just then,
the Revolutionary Rebel Army on the fortress seemed to notice the giant being lured over by Jake. Seeing the giant's state of pure rage,
the soldiers on the fortress were filled with a sense of foreboding and quickly aimed their Anti-aircraft cannons at the giant below, opening fire.
However, the firing only made things worse. The terrifying power of the Anti-aircraft cannons blasted a bucket-sized hole straight through the giant's chest.
The intense pain sent the giant into an even greater frenzy.
Using all its strength, it slammed into the fortress wall. Even though its entire body had been turned into a sieve by the cannons and its iron-helmeted head was blown apart like a watermelon at the last moment, it charged forward without looking back.
"Roar—!!!"
*Rumble...*
A series of dull thuds echoed.
Before dying, the giant's heavy, massive body crashed violently into the fortress wall. Against a monster weighing dozens of tons, the temporarily constructed fortress wall clearly couldn't withstand the giant's devastation.
With just one collision,
the entire fortress collapsed with a roar.
The Anti-aircraft cannons that had been mounted also fell into the ruins of the collapsed fortress one after another.
In the blink of an eye, the anti-aircraft defense line established by the Revolutionary Rebel Army was completely destroyed. This allowed the Government Forces to further occupy the position and continue their advance.
*Bang!*
*Crack... Ungh—!*
However,
it seemed that because the fortress collapsed so quickly, rubble flew everywhere. The powerful impact of a sharp stone hit Jake in the back as he was fleeing.
Even if it was just a small stone,
at such high speed, it could cause significant damage. Instantly, Jake's back was stained red with blood, and a stone was firmly embedded in his shoulder blade.
This caused Jake to grunt in pain, but he didn't stop. He continued to flee, heading toward Chris's position to regroup.
As for the wound on his back,
it healed rapidly after Jake pulled the stone out. Only after making sure no one knew his secret did Jake feel relieved enough to continue running.
This was one of his secrets.
The main reason he was able to survive among various Mercenary groups without dying was his body's special constitution. As long as it wasn't a fatal headshot, he could recover.
Once, Jake was even shot through the chest by an enemy.
But Jake didn't die; instead, he made a miraculous recovery.
From that moment on, Jake knew his body was special and kept this secret hidden deep in his heart, fearing discovery. After all, he didn't want to be treated like a monster...!
Volume 9 Resident Evil 6: Chapter 10 Carla Radames
"Did it work...?"
"Hello, is this the Government Forces base? We have already destroyed the Revolutionary Rebel Army's anti-aircraft defense line as per your request."
"Provide air support immediately. Remember, be quick! Otherwise, the Republic of Edonia can forget about receiving any more support from BSAA."
Not far away,
Piers, hiding in an abandoned building ruin, watched the fortress collapse with a roar after the giant's impact.
A look of surprise appeared on his face. He hadn't expected that madman Jake's plan to actually succeed.
Without any hesitation,
he quickly used the radio to contact the Government Forces' air units for support. Now that the anti-aircraft defense line was gone, they should be able to provide support, right?
If the Republic of Edonia's Government Forces still tried to play games, they couldn't blame BSAA for turning their backs on them.
When that time came, BSAA would no longer concern itself with any matters regarding the Republic of Edonia's Government Forces.
Even if bio-weapons were used in the war, they would have to deal with it themselves.
After hearing this threat,
the Government Forces' actions indeed became much more efficient.
In less than ten minutes, a loud roar came from overhead. Looking up, several bombers were seen soaring past.
With the Anti-aircraft artillery destroyed,
the Revolutionary Rebel Army was unable to set up a new anti-aircraft defense line in time and could only let the bombers overhead circle at will.
After all, one must know...
Setting up an anti-aircraft defense line in a dense city is a very troublesome matter. The location must be open, allowing for all-around fire without blind spots.
Additionally, there must be sufficient ammunition. Generally, only skyscrapers can meet these requirements.
But moving heavy anti-aircraft guns and ammunition to a rooftop over thirty meters high is a hassle even with elevators. Therefore, losing an anti-aircraft defense line was a fatal blow to the Revolutionary Rebel Army.
*Whirr, whirr, whirr—!!!!*
*Rumble, rumble—!!!!*
Before long,
the Government Forces' counterattack arrived.
Several bombers took advantage of the Revolutionary Rebel Army's inability to react and quickly flew over several important core military bases.
They immediately dropped several missiles.
Huge explosions and soaring flames erupted, and a terrifying air current swept out. Instantly, the entire city was once again plunged into the smoke and fires of war.
As the bombers continued their advance,
the Government Forces' positions were also slowly moving forward. Large numbers of soldiers began to occupy abandoned buildings. The bio-monsters constantly emerging on the ground were like ants under the bombers' powerful fire cover.
The 12mm caliber Gatling guns provided intense firepower.
With just a slight touch, whether it was a giant or a Compound Eye Demon, they were all turned into sieves. Meanwhile, the remaining missiles fell once more.
A huge gap was forcibly blasted into the city's central street.
The ground was covered with scattered body parts and blood, and the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder, making one feel incredibly moved. This was war...
Fortunately,
the Government Forces' powerful firepower was on the side of the BSAA Squad. After another round of clearing by the government bombers,
the number of enemies on the street decreased significantly.
This provided the BSAA Squad with a safe route of action. After the returning Jake and Chris regrouped with the rest of the squad,
without a word,
they continued to advance forward. Their mission was not yet over.
Unless they could find the source of the bio-virus in the Republic of Edonia this time, their mission would not end.
*Tramp, tramp, tramp...*
"Hey, I say, Piers, why do I feel like your position has been taken by the newcomer?"
As the group moved cautiously through the smoke-filled ruins of the street, the BSAA Squad members watched Captain Chris and Jake walking side by side in the lead.
One of the squad members nudged Piers next to him with his arm and suddenly teased him in a joking tone.
It was obvious to everyone that Captain Chris was very interested in this Mercenary, Jake. They estimated that if they could return safely to the headquarters base after this mission,
Chris would make Jake a regular member. Previously, the position of Captain Chris's second-in-command had always been held by Piers.
Now that the position was being contested,
the surrounding squad members naturally couldn't help but tease Piers. It was a rare moment of levity.
On this dangerous battlefield, occasional chatter could relieve their tense nerves.
"Shut up..."
"Stay alert, we are still on a mission. If you have something to say, say it during the break. Besides, if he really has the ability, what's the harm in him honorably becoming a member of BSAA? I'm not that petty."
Hearing the teasing from his teammates,
Piers snorted and gave a stern warning.
Chatting was fine, but it had to be at the right time. Clearly, this was not the time, so Piers had an obligation to warn everyone.
But looking at the figures of Jake and Chris,
Piers still muttered indifferently to himself. It was unclear if his last words were meant for the others or for himself.
After all,
even Piers himself had to admit,
he was indeed a bit annoyed—annoyed that the other guy could so easily get close to Captain Chris, even though Jake was just a Mercenary.
Furthermore, his identity had not yet been verified.
Such a person was dangerous; this was his greatest concern.
As for his position being taken... sorry, as someone from a military family, Piers didn't believe a Mercenary could compare to him in terms of military literacy.
Without boasting,
Piers was an all-around talent. Whether it was on-the-spot reaction, command ability, or even strategic vision, Piers was much more excellent than Jake.
This was the experience accumulated by generations of soldiers in his family. A self-taught amateur like Jake couldn't catch up even if he tried. But what Piers didn't know,
was that Jake's bold style of action was exactly what he lacked. Because he had received too much formal experience, Piers's thinking was fixed within a certain circle and could not break through.
Whereas Jake, as an amateur, had wild and imaginative thinking.
The tactic of using the giant to destroy the enemy's fortress just now was a strategy Piers would never have thought of. This was the difference between the two!
"Piers, remind the squad to stay alert."
"We are about to enter the building ahead for investigation. There are many bio-monster corpses nearby, and I suspect there's information about the source of the bio-virus inside. But be careful; the bio-monsters inside might not be completely dead."
At this time,
out of habit, Chris turned his head to order his second-in-command, Piers, to act carefully, because a skyscraper stood before them.
There were many dead bodies on the surrounding streets.
So Chris strongly suspected that there were clues to the source of the bio-virus inside and intended to go in and investigate.
But before entering, he needed to remind the BSAA Squad members to increase their focus and vigilance, while Piers was responsible for the on-site command. This was Chris's trust in Piers—!
*Tramp, tramp, tramp...*