Following closely behind Josiah, the other guy hesitated at the aircraft door, wary
of potential danger. He hadn't kept up and failed to notice Josiah's swift move
against the pilot. By the time Josiah had knocked the pilot out cold, the man
finally made his way over, gun raised to finish the job. Josiah spun around,
blocking him, and said in a steady voice, “Hold up, he might be useful to us!” The
man was visibly shaken, his expression frantic. With Josiah’s face smeared in
grass and mud, the man didn't realize Josiah wasn't one of them and quickly
nodded, whispering, “Drag him out.” Josiah hoisted the pilot on his shoulders and
did one last sweep of the aircraft for any issues. Finding none, they both
descended. The leader, seeing Josiah with the pilot, nodded and ordered, “Take
him and let's move!” Josiah complied, lifting the pilot onto his own shoulders and
subtly positioned himself at the rear, shielding Estelle from view. With the pilot as
their cover, it became easier to blend in with the group, though Josiah now had
the burden of carrying a man. When they fell slightly behind, Estelle whispered,
“Is he okay?” “He's alive, just knocked out,” Josiah replied. Estelle nodded and
said, “Let me carry him.” “It's no big deal,” Josiah gave her a reassuring gesture
and kept pace with the group. Up ahead, the leader received a message through
his earpiece, leading the team through the brush. Suddenly, someone was bitten
by a snake that fell from a tree. Without a moment's hesitation, the leader shot
the man dead and shouted to the others, “Stay alert. I'll take care of anyone who
slows us down personally!” The group instantly became more vigilant. After about
half an hour, they spotted movement ahead. The leader quickened his step,
exchanged code words with the newcomers, and the two groups merged. Josiah
and Estelle, bringing up the rear, saw the scene unfold in the
clearing ahead. Their expressions turned stone cold. Amiee had been captured!
Bound hand and foot, she lay on the ground surrounded by about thirty men,
each armed with state-of-the-art rifles. However, this was also a relief. At least
Amiee was safe for now! The two leaders completed their handoff. The new
leader, sporting a thick beard, glanced over and asked in a deep voice, “Who's
that you're carrying?” “The pilot we just found,” replied the other leader. “We've
got both of them, but we still haven't found the one Raiden wants!” “We can use
them as bait to draw her out!” “Good idea!” Visit Dramanovels.com to read full
content. (Image) Amiee met his stare defiantly and said, “No way!” The man
slapped her hard across the face, his expression menacing and dark. “I'll ask you
one more time, make her come for you!” Josiah’s body tensed in an instant, his
eyes fixed on the man who slapped Amiee, his teeth nearly shattering with rage.
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read full content. (Image) Amiee’s eyes widened in despair, and she desperately
struggled as she tried to scoot back. Several men closed in, leering at Amiee with
ill intentions, beginning to unbuckle their belts.