My Perfect Female CEO

Chapter 1383: A Battle of Life and Death

In the blink of an eye, two days passed.At the Poison Dragon Mercenary Corps’ lair, Hawk, Grizzly Bear, and Sea Horse, the three leaders, looked grim.

The casualties of the Black Cat Team were unknown to the trio, but one thing was certain: the area managed by Black Cat had seen combat. As for the specific outcome, it remained unclear, but what was certain was the loss of support from the U.S. military.

Moreover, another secret base was attacked by Ye Fan and the seven, suffering heavy losses.

This secret base was considered by Ye Fan and the seven as the so-called "Area Two," one of the suspected lairs of the Poison Dragon Mercenary Corps.

At this point, a dense cloud of despair hung over Hawk and the others, suffocating them.

"Since the seven launched their assault, we’ve been retreating step-by-step, casualties mounting, and now it’s not just our forces suffering heavy losses, we’ve even lost our allies; General Hawan is dead, and the staunch ally, the U.S. military, has also abandoned us, watching from the sidelines with the intention to take over our territory and won’t extend a helping hand," Hawk said helplessly, looking at his brothers Sea Horse and Grizzly Bear, feeling indescribably sad and bitter.

"Our alliance with the U.S. military was always based on mutual interests. When our situation turned dire, the military lost hope in us and planned to abandon us. If we hadn’t handed over the drug cultivation areas to that minister, allowing him control over the lifeline of the Poison Dragon Mercenary Corps’ interests, he wouldn’t have helped us so easily. Yet now, it’s all for naught, and we’ve reached the brink of despair," Grizzly Bear said, showing defeat.

Sea Horse said helplessly, "The drug cultivation areas, such a large stake, account for a third of the Poison Dragon Mercenary Corps’ income. We gave up such tremendous interests just to have the minister send the Black Cat Team to guard the ceded territory and to ensure that any encountered enemies are annihilated at all costs. Now, things seem unclear."

The three leaders really went all out to retain their last ally, sacrificing greatly.

Hoping to gain that minister’s support, it now seems like that support might be lost as well.

"I can’t figure it out. What really happened between Black Cat and those seven?" Grizzly Bear expressed puzzlement, "The formidable Black Cat Special Forces, are they just so easily defeated? Did they cave under the seven’s attack?"

"We don’t know precisely what happened, but Black Cat’s dire situation is understandable," Sea Horse replied, "Black Cat’s predicament forced that minister to abandon us, indicating something quite brutal occurred."

"The most hateful is that minister, who now just turned off the phone, not even giving us a chance for a conversation, showing he’s cutting ties with us, indifferent to our life and death, watching our downfall," Hawk felt extremely embarrassed.

By this stage, many things had changed; allies were gone, and no matter how much they tried to gather allies, it was futile, losing such protection posed a fatal threat.

More sadly, even the true identity of the enemy remains unknown. Ye Fan’s impersonation of Peng Bird raised suspicion among Hawk and the others, so they referred to the seven directly instead of using Peng Bird.

"If we knew what was happening, we’d be better off. Now, it’s like we are in the dark, ignorant, and that’s deadly," Sea Horse looked at Hawk, saying, "Can we try to get some information from other people now that the minister has abandoned us?"

"Impossible, it won’t work," Hawk replied, "Others are now trying to avoid us at all costs, they won’t aid us. Under the intimidation of the seven, outsiders watch our downfall, and everyone unanimously thinks we will die at the hands of the seven, it’s only a matter of time."

"One thing I can’t figure out, the enemy came prepared, attacking two secret bases, which are our secret facilities. From this perspective, the enemy should be acting with a plan, not like a headless fly bumping randomly," Sea Horse suspected, "The enemy has predetermined attack areas, though uncertain of our exact location. Possibly, our current lair is another target area, they attacked the previous ones to find our precise location."

"This is quite clear now; the enemy acts based on somewhat accurate intelligence," Hawk said, "The tragedy is, we know nothing about the enemy’s identity, only guessing and fearing, awaiting their arrival."

"Relying on others is worse than relying on ourselves. At this point, we can’t count on anyone, only ourselves," Sea Horse fiercely stated, "Since those seven are destined to confront us, we might just fight, better to die standing than live kneeling."

"Things haven’t become extreme yet. I can’t believe it; seven people, how can they shake the lair of the Poison Dragon Mercenary Corps?" Grizzly Bear said somewhat forcefully, "We’ll just fight, and see who laughs last."

Clearly, Hawk and Sea Horse aren’t as optimistic as Grizzly Bear, but now, this is the only path left.

Besides giving their all in battle, they have no confidence or pride left.

"Order all remaining brothers to be more vigilant. I believe it won’t be long before the enemy finds us," Hawk said solemnly, "Next, it will be our life-and-death battle. If we luckily survive, so long as the spark of Poison Dragon Mercenary Corps remains, we’ll be fine and have a chance for a turnaround. But if we die, we’ll die with the honor of Poison Dragon Mercenary Corps."

What follows, for Hawk and the others, is truly a battle for survival.

There’s no room for negotiation.

Life or death depends on this final battle.

Hawk and the others do not believe the enemy won’t find their hiding spot.

As for abandoning the honor of the Poison Dragon Mercenary Corps, giving up the lair to flee, such thoughts are unthinkable.

Not to mention that the enemy hasn’t arrived yet. Running scared would be the real joke.

Thus, to fully consider gains and losses, they must treat the situation cautiously.

Though things look bleak, they are not lacking the courage for a fight.

At this moment, Ye Fan and the seven have indeed arrived at the perimeter of Hawk and the others’ lair area.

A destined battle is about to unfold.