Yama Reborn-Chapter 572 - 569: Spirit Bomb

Chapter 569 [Spirit Bomb]

A very simple logic: if you want to attack a target, the premise is that you need to know where this target is.

Only by knowing where the target is can you devise a specific attack plan based on the enemy’s precise location.

According to Alek, the opponent’s attack has a tactical plan.

Although the execution was poor due to low individual quality, the plan itself is not problematic.

So...

Today is the tenth day of the search.

According to the plan of changing camps every three days, conducting circular area searches centered around the camp.

On the tenth day, today, a new camp has just been established.

Whether it’s the camp’s location, defense arrangement, they are all new.

How did these attackers find their way here?

Regarding the forces that attacked the camp, although Chen Nuo hasn’t obtained specific data yet, based on simple visual estimates during the battle, the enemy’s numbers might not be less than five hundred.

After all, the camp itself has around three hundred people.

Organizing a military assault of five hundred people...

It’s not just about deciding the plan; it’s more intricate.

Mobilizing troops also requires sufficient time.

Meaning, suppose you plan to attack point A at eight tonight.

You must also account for the travel time involved in moving troops to point A.

This is basic knowledge.

Deploying a force of five hundred people, even if they are just a ragtag group, takes time. Because they are a ragtag group, the march speed must be slower, requiring more calculated time.

This is a new camp!

Just settled today!

Obviously, the several Ability Users present aren’t fools. After the woman finished speaking, everyone immediately understood.

Alek, who has military expertise, thought for a moment and said slowly: "Attacking a fortified location with military defense capabilities, from my past experience, even a small squad requires at least a day in advance for preparation—the larger the attack scale, the longer the preparation time."

Chen Nuo smiled: "We arrived here and settled at noon. They attacked us in the evening.

Meaning, during their planning phase, we hadn’t even arrived here; the camp didn’t exist yet."

Chen Nuo summoned the Octopus Monster Company’s camp logistics commander.

This person is also a Special Ability User, but his ability isn’t combat-oriented, and his ability level isn’t high.

When summoned by Chen Nuo, this person was obviously busy and frazzled, overwhelmed by the post-battle cleanup and inventory work, along with prisoner interrogations, which made him extremely anxious.

But facing a summons from someone like Controller Chen Nuo, he still displayed a very respectful attitude, though his bloodshot eyes reflected his agitated state.

Chen Nuo did not directly raise the previous query but first asked about the post-battle cleanup work.

The camp commander took a deep breath and responded seriously: "Our logistics technicians have four casualties, two of whom died, and two were seriously injured, all of whom were caught off guard and wounded in the first wave of fire attack.

Currently, the two wounded are under emergency care, but the injuries are severe; even if the rescue succeeds, they cannot perform follow-up tasks.

The mercenary squad, eight dead, four seriously injured, five lightly injured.

Regarding personnel treatment, I have notified the main camp; they will send medical support overnight, and severely injured personnel will need to wait for a helicopter from the main camp to transport them to the nearest city for aid."

Chen Nuo raised an eyebrow: "What about our aircraft?"

The commander’s expression turned grim: "Our aircraft were damaged during the attack. The armed helicopter stationed at the camp tried to take off during the attack to seize air control for counter-attack, but was hit by concentrated fire from the attackers, resulting in one pilot dead, and both the rotor and engine sustained varying degrees of damage.

As for the transport helicopter, when it returned to the camp, the attack had just begun, the pilot attempted an emergency landing, but due to excessive haste was hit by attackers, fortunately the damage location wasn’t very serious, but it still cannot continue flying tasks, needing repairs and some parts replacement."

Chen Nuo nodded: "So, temporarily we cannot fly? The search mission cannot continue?"

"The main camp has dispatched new aircraft, however this requires some time." The commander said: "Mr. Nolan assures us that we will have new aircraft within 72 hours."

Chen Nuo pondered for a moment and asked: "What about other losses? Please report them all."

"In terms of supplies, we lost a satellite signal receiving tower, two off-road vehicles were damaged, and the enemy’s rockets and grenades destroyed several tents.

Provisions-wise, some food and water were lost, along with several computers.

Luckily, the fuel vehicle was well protected, so no loss occurred."

Chen Nuo’s heart moved: "They actually didn’t focus their fire on the fuel vehicle first?"

The commander sighed: "No, they attacked the fuel vehicle first with firepower, however..."

"I blocked it." Son of the Sun said calmly: "I happened to be near the fuel vehicle, so that counts as fortunate for us.

I intercepted two rockets aimed at the fuel vehicle."

Chen Nuo glanced at Son of the Sun: "That truly is fortunate. But why were you near the fuel vehicle at the time?"

The old man rolled his eyes, but the female Special Ability User next to him looked slightly awkward.

Alright... turns out the old man was out having an adventure with his little lover?

"During the attack, have you reviewed the process?" Chen Nuo refocused on the camp commander.

"Specific details are still being compiled by the Mercenary Corps people, but I’ve seen preliminary statistics.

The opponent’s attack, the first wave was launched from four fire points, using long-range weapons to attack our watchtower and fuel vehicle simultaneously.

The second wave covered our convoy and armed helicopter.

The third phase was a scattered troop raid, attempting ground assault on our camp."

Speaking, the commander hesitated: "Specific analysis of enemy fire locations, the Mercenary Corps people are examining and drawing diagrams. I’ll bring them to you as soon as they are ready..."

"No need, just let the professionals handle professional matters." Chen Nuo waved his hand: "You just report to Mr. Nolan, I don’t meddle with other affairs."

The commander sighed in relief.

Chen Nuo suddenly asked: "Was the location and coordinates of today’s camp decided before we moved here?"

"Yes, all search directions, coordinates, each phase camp locations are set beforehand by headquarters before this mission began.

To ensure maximum search efficiency, the four teams each have specific areas to search, each phase shifts locations and camps are calculated in advance.

We are executing according to the predetermined plan."

Chen Nuo and Son of the Sun exchanged a look, even the four Ability Users couldn’t help but have a change of expression.

"So, who knew of this location’s coordinates before we moved to this new camp today?" Chen Nuo asked the commander.

The camp commander straightened his posture, taking a deep breath, clearly understanding Chen Nuo’s intent.

Thinking carefully, he replied cautiously: "In the camp, the ones who know this coordinate are four.

Me, the Mercenary Corps’ Military Commander, and the logistics technical group’s communications team."

"Outside the camp?"

"Only headquarters knew, because it involves each phase’s supply transport and logistical support, the camp coordinate isn’t secret to the headquarters department responsible for this operation.

Along with the data planning and calculation teams before the mission, some technical staff, and tactical analysis experts—counting everything, quite a few know. At least several dozen people."

Chen Nuo scratched his head.

Dozens of people, that’s quite a number.

Chen Nuo waved his hand: "Alright, I have nothing further here for now, go ahead with your work."

The camp commander politely nodded: "Later I will call the Military Commander to join me in compiling the situation, then formally report to your lordship."

The man quickly left, and Chen Nuo exchanged no further words with other Special Ability Users, instead picked up the satellite phone.

He directly called Kamisou Ichiro.

Once the call was connected, Kamisou Ichiro calmly asked: "You encountered an attack?"

"Yes, indeed." Chen Nuo responded slowly.

Kamisou Ichiro’s tone wasn’t too serious: "I’ll send supplies, additional personnel, and equipment. I’ll also dispatch people to investigate the matter thoroughly."

Chen Nuo chuckled: "Alright, but there’s one thing I want to say to you."

"What is it?"

"The camp we were attacked at was just moved to and settled in this afternoon."

After speaking, Chen Nuo hung up the phone.

·

No need to say anything more.

Chen Nuo was sure that with the intelligence of the Octopus Monster, this sentence was enough to make him understand a lot of things.

This Octopus Monster is no fool—if he were so dumb that he couldn’t understand this sentence, he would have been killed by other Seeds long ago in the thousands of years of Seed warfare.

·

The post-battle tally was still ongoing.

Chen Nuo and the others did not intervene. However, the commander still dispatched four technicians to help the Ability Users set up their tents for resting again.

Chen Nuo and the Son of the Sun started a bonfire, sat outdoors, and drank beer.

As night fell, the Camp Commander and the Military Commander came over together.

"Lord Yama, Lord Son of the Sun, there’s some trouble, and we might need you two to take a look." The Camp Commander’s expression was a bit grim.

Chen Nuo frowned, "What trouble?"

"The captives all died during the interrogation process."

Chen Nuo showed no surprise on his face and looked at the Son of the Sun.

The old man was drinking his beer and muttered, "Already expected it, just like the last time another group was attacked, right?"

Saying this, the old man glanced at Chen Nuo, "Why are you looking at me? You’re the Spiritual one, you’re more adept in this area. Go take a look."

Chen Nuo did not refuse and stood up, telling the two commanders, "Let’s go!"

·

All the captives were gathered in a large tent.

When Chen Nuo arrived, there were a dozen fully armed mercenaries standing outside the tent.

The tent flap was open, and inside, there was a stifling smell.

Chen Nuo frowned.

This stifling weather, combined with the smell of blood and sweat, made it quite uncomfortable.

Well, if this is not dealt with soon, it won’t be long until the stench of corpses is added.

In the tent, just as the Camp Commander reported, all the captives had already died.

Seventeen captives in total, the bodies were placed on the ground, lined up in two rows.

Chen Nuo saw that the guy with the beret, whom he had personally captured, was among them.

"When we were interrogating, we first detained everyone in one place, with soldiers standing guard, to prevent them from colluding, and when detained, each person had their hands and feet bound, and a gag device was used so they couldn’t speak or communicate."

The Military Commander said quickly, "Then we divided into four groups, I sent four subordinates skilled in interrogation to interrogate these captives separately.

During the interrogation, people were taken out of this place to another tent for questioning.

These ordinary soldiers didn’t know much. They only confessed that they were just transported here and then ordered to attack; they were completely unaware before the battle."

"What about their identity?" Chen Nuo asked, "So many people, over five hundred, five hundred guns, and RPGs, and grenade launchers, such heavy weapons aren’t something a small force can handle."

"Of course, we asked this too." The Military Commander scowled.

"And then?"

"Then they just died."

Chen Nuo fell silent.

"We started the interrogation from the ordinary lower-level soldiers, hoping to create psychological pressure on their officers by this method, to first grasp some basic information and then interrogate the officers. This way, it would prevent them from lying and make it easier to extract information.

But just as we were interrogating the soldiers, right when we asked which force they belonged to...

Suddenly, the person being interrogated died abruptly."

"What about the other captives?"

"They all died simultaneously," the Military Commander said, "What I mean is, in the interrogation room, while interrogating captives, asking about their background, the captive in the interrogation room died instantly. Meanwhile, the captives in the detention room also died collectively at the same moment!"

Chen Nuo frowned.

It seemed very much like a mental trap encoded with a special condition that triggers a Spirit Bomb.

"Do you have gloves?" Chen Nuo sighed, "Give me a pair of clean gloves, I need to examine the bodies."

·

After half an hour, Chen Nuo returned.

When he came back, the Son of the Sun was just starting on his second can of beer.

The woman beside him had been accompanying the Son of the Sun, and even opened two cans of food for him to pair with the drinks.

"How is it?" The Son of the Sun smiled and asked upon seeing Chen Nuo return.

"As expected, I examined a few bodies, every dead captive had their Consciousness Space shattered by a pre-set power, as if the Consciousness Space exploded like a watermelon thrown from the height of thirty floors.

And all the captives had the same restriction placed within their Consciousness Space, which triggered chain reactions.

Once one was triggered, everyone’s Consciousness Space exploded simultaneously."

Chen Nuo said as he opened a bottle of mineral water and started washing his hands with soap.

After all, having touched corpses, even with gloves on, he felt a bit repulsed.

"I bet the Octopus Monster can’t sleep tonight." The Son of the Sun seemed to be in a schadenfreude tone.

Chen Nuo could understand this sentiment.

Although it was their camp that got attacked, neither he nor the Son of the Sun personally suffered any losses.

Moreover, this matter was fundamentally a confrontation between the Octopus Monster and the Fourth Seed—the Seeds’ war.

No matter who wins or loses, it’s not necessarily a good thing for humanity.

"I feel this mental restriction for silencing won’t be very effective," the Son of the Sun said, "Though this is a small war-torn country in Africa, to mobilize over five hundred armed forces at once, along with heavy weaponry... by the process of elimination, there aren’t many left, then you can investigate them one by one, you’ll eventually find it."

"I don’t think it’s that simple," Chen Nuo shook his head, "I’m not that optimistic."

"You’ve never been on the battlefield, Little Chen Nuo." The Son of the Sun smiled disdainfully, "You think mobilizing over five hundred armed forces with heavy weaponry, and coordinating firepower, ammunition, supplies, transportation, and marching... is a simple task? In this impoverished place in Africa, small tribe armed forces and small warlords don’t have such capabilities. The native armed forces here often just give a poor man an AK47 and he’s considered a warrior.

In many places, even children are enlisted.

These five hundred young men with military training and so many weapons still considered it an elite force in Africa.

Easily traceable."

Chen Nuo chuckled, "Want to make a bet?"

The old man was initially filled with confidence, but his heart sank suddenly when he saw Chen Nuo’s smile!

"I won’t bet with you!" The Son of the Sun immediately shook his head, "Betting with you never ends well."

Chen Nuo rolled his eyes, "I’m a trustworthy person, okay?"

"Hmph, you’re too cunning, and you often set up your companions. Haven’t I been tricked by you enough?"

The Son of the Sun shook his head angrily, "And, what’s the point of guessing here? In fact, when we caught the prisoners, why didn’t you go for the interrogation yourself?

This kind of mental restriction, didn’t the other group encounter the situation where captives died abruptly after being attacked?

You’re not a fool, we were attacked, why didn’t you go interrogate personally first thing?

With your Spiritual abilities, breaking such a simple and crude Spirit Bomb isn’t too difficult for you.

Yet, you didn’t interrogate, didn’t handle anything, now you’re here guessing?"

Chen Nuo glanced at the old man, "You speak well, why didn’t you go then? Although you’re not a Spiritual Ability User, you’re still a Controller, breaking this Spirit Bomb isn’t too hard for you either."

The two Controllers exchanged glances and saw a crafty expression in each other’s eyes.

After all... it’s the Seeds’ war.

Why should we put on a show for it?