Chapter 173 - real hard (1/2)

[3 minutes before the explosion]

”Get ready for an ambush.”

After hearing Seraphina's yellow signal, Riggs and the rest immediately positioned themselves in their designated points. Alas, as they wait for their targets, Jack cautiously scans the area. By the next second, he took off his black gloves as he pinches a few soils then smells it which made his brows knitted.

”Retreat! This is a trap!” He shouted not caring if someone in the shadows hears him. The moment they heard the word 'retreat', Ace and the rest automatically went on separate ways to find a refuge.

Jack was an expert in making bombs and denoting it. His skills kept on leveling up as he had a keen smell on any gun powders and bombs. Thus, when he ordered a retreat, that only meant that the place was filled with bombs.

*BOOOOM!*

After the loud explosion, the rattling noise of guns followed. Luckily, their designated position earlier was not too close on where the bombs were planted. Thus, they only receive a few minor injuries from the impact.

”Uno! Riggs! Venus!!” Hearing the much ear-splitting shouts coming from their transceiver. Jack was almost startled -- removing his earpiece.

”Damn, boss. You always forget me huh?” Jack was the first to respond. Since he was the first to notice the traps, he was the first one who found a place to use as his shield.

”My gosh… Thanks the devil, I only didn't get any burns. For a moment, I imagine my money flying to my derma.” Venus sassily spoke as she checks herself if she got any scratches.

”Screw these mo*therf*ckers! Aw! Damnit! Damnit!” Riggs annoyed tone was heard along with a ripping sound of his clothes. Although he wasn't caught in the explosion, some rocks that flew from the impact hit him -- real hard.

Uno: ”I'm good, Boss.” Uno calmly reported his status. Aside from Jack, since he was the fastest among them, he was left unscathed.

Seraphina heaves a sigh of relief hearing their voices. Granting that every one of them was not afraid to die or lose their lives on each mission, alas, they will still fight till the end for their survivals. Regardless of their omerta and mindset, Seraphina was still worried.

”... it's a trap.” When everyone reassured that they were safe, Leon still finished his sentence. He added, ”Boss, this place -- I think you're right.”