Chapter 31

The rebel soldiers guarding the camp were somewhat distracted.

Their eyes would subconsciously turn towards the direction from which the sound of gunfire came.

That place was where General Jennings was stationed.

Every rebel knew what was happening there.

Similarly, they had a glimmer of hope in their hearts.

They hoped that their commander, Saluka, would win this battle, because only then could they continue to live, rather than become bargaining chips.

Saluka's acting was truly impeccable.

So good that these rebel soldiers had no doubts at all.

And while these rebel soldiers were distracted, they did not notice a black shadow moving back and forth between the three-story building and the roof.

Until—

Bang!

A gunshot, and the machine gunner on the watchtower was shot in the head.

The headless body fell from the ten-meter-high watchtower, breaking bones and shattering.

"Enemy attack!"

A patrolling rebel soldier shouted loudly.

At this moment, Qin Ran had already fired two more shots, taking out the heavy machine gunner behind the roadblock.

The entry-level [Firearm.Light Weapon] skill made Qin Ran's consecutive sniping much easier.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

After Qin Ran took out the three most threatening machine gun positions, the rebel soldiers below finally reacted and started firing back at him.

In response, Qin Ran unleashed a burst from the [HK-20].

The [HK-20], capable of firing over a hundred rounds per minute, instantly spewed out a stream of fire, causing four or five rebel patrol soldiers to fall to the ground.

"Take cover! Take cover!"

The captain of the rebel patrol soldiers shouted loudly.

However, as a rocket-propelled grenade, trailing flames and smoke, shot down from the roof, the captain of the rebel patrol soldiers felt despair.

Watching the flames streak across the night sky, the captain could not help but close his eyes.

Boom!

The explosion of the rocket-propelled grenade far exceeded that of a hand grenade.

Both in power and range.

Especially the latter, which allowed the novice Qin Ran to aim roughly without needing to be precise.

Several rebels hiding behind the barracks were blown to pieces, and the barracks itself was also blown sky-high.

[Explosion: Caused 100 points of life damage to the opponent, opponent died...]

[Explosion: Caused 100 points of life damage to the opponent, opponent died...]

[Explosion: Caused 100 points of life damage to the opponent, opponent died...]

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Such battle information flooded Qin Ran's retina.

But this was just the beginning!

With an arsenal at his disposal, how could Qin Ran be stingy in battle?

In the next moment, another loaded rocket launcher was slung over Qin Ran's shoulder.

"Go to hell and repent!"

Qin Ran growled, pulling the trigger.

Boom!

The rocket launcher unleashed its formidable power once again.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Immediately after, Qin Ran fired three more rockets in quick succession.

The entire camp was engulfed in flames, and the rebel soldiers guarding the camp were almost all dead!

Almost!

Because two rebel soldiers, due to their standing positions, managed to avoid Qin Ran's attack.

Putting down the [Panzerfaust-Ⅱ] from his shoulder, Qin Ran picked up another loaded [Panzerfaust-Ⅱ] and aimed it at the iron door leading to the roof.

A locked door could not stop two armed rebel soldiers.

As long as they really wanted to come up.

In the next moment, Qin Ran heard the sound of rapid footsteps.

In his mind, he could picture the two rebel soldiers rushing up the stairs.

Bang!

A gunshot rang out.

It was the sound of a bullet shattering the lock.

At the same moment, Qin Ran pulled the trigger.

The rocket flew straight out.

Boom!

The blast wave and flames instantly reduced the two rebels to ashes.

[Explosion: Caused 100 points of life damage to the opponent, opponent died...]

[Explosion: Caused 100 points of life damage to the opponent, opponent died...]

Glancing at the battle information, Qin Ran began to gather the weapons and equipment on the roof.

Naturally, he could not take all the weapons and equipment from Saluka's arsenal, but he knew how to pick the best.

A large tactical backpack found in the camp became Qin Ran's carrying tool.

Rocket launchers, light machine guns, grenades, ammunition, and more.

Qin Ran packed as much as he could into the tactical backpack.

His speed was fast, and he finished everything in two minutes.

However, when Qin Ran slung the tactical backpack over his shoulder, his body felt a sudden weight.

Even with his strength enhanced by one level, he found it difficult to bear the weight.

But this did not stop Qin Ran from carrying the weapons and equipment back.

After all, this was his harvest!

Qin Ran struggled out of the three-story building and headed towards the camp's exit.

He knew how conspicuous the explosions and flames were.

The survivors and bandits would definitely not dare to approach.

However, if the rebel soldiers engaged in battle noticed something was wrong, the rebels loyal to Saluka would return at high speed.

Thinking of the terrifying human wave tactics and the tanks that made his scalp tingle, Qin Ran's pace involuntarily quickened.

However, the craters left by the rockets made Qin Ran's journey difficult.

The once smooth concrete ground was now pitted and uneven, with residual flames flickering in many places.

Such a ground was no less treacherous than the most dilapidated ruins outside.

Qin Ran had to take a detour.

As for the charred, burned, or scorched rebel corpses by the craters?

He had seen even more gruesome corpses and was no longer afraid.

"So... habits are truly the most terrifying!"

Qin Ran gave a self-deprecating smile and stepped over a charred corpse.

At that moment, the charred corpse moved!

The person was not dead!

Qin Ran instantly reacted, trying to dodge, but the weight of the backpack made the movement extremely difficult.

The rebel soldier, however, burst with the last of his strength—

He wanted to drag Qin Ran to his death!

Under the moonlight, flames flickered.

A sharp, gleaming dagger stabbed straight at Qin Ran's abdomen.

Even before it touched his skin, Qin Ran felt a chill.

He could imagine that if the dagger hit, he would be eviscerated, and even with his player's data-enhanced body, he would die!

Qin Ran gritted his teeth and twisted his body as much as he could.

He did not want to die like this!

The beginner's dungeon was about to end, and he was about to return with a full load.

At this moment, facing death, a strong sense of unwillingness rose in Qin Ran's heart.

This unwillingness, like a sweet spring in the midst of despair, made Qin Ran, who could not avoid the attack, twist his body slightly.

The suddenly attacking rebel soldier did not change his attack stance because of Qin Ran's slight movement.

Instead, he became even more determined.

As Qin Ran twisted his body, he exposed his side to the rebel soldier.

There, just a short distance from the kidneys!

With the dagger in his hand, the rebel soldier could definitely puncture Qin Ran's kidneys.

"Ah!"

The rebel soldier let out a low, deathly growl.

It was directed at both Qin Ran and himself.

He knew he could not survive his severe injuries.

But if he could take Qin Ran with him... it would be worth it!

The last thought in the rebel soldier's mind turned into a resolve, a momentum that confronted Qin Ran's unwillingness.

Time seemed to freeze between the two.

Ding!

A clear sound came from the tip of the dagger and Qin Ran's waist.

The rebel soldier's eyes showed confusion.

He did not know what had happened.

Why did the sharp dagger stop at the flesh?

The rebel soldier's eyes grew hazy.

The rebel soldier, who had unleashed his final attack, was about to extinguish the flame of life.

"Roar!"

With a disappointed growl, the rebel soldier slightly moved his wrist.

Puff!

This time, after moving a short distance, the dagger easily pierced Qin Ran, sinking into the flesh.

The rebel soldier's hazy eyes suddenly focused, filled with joy.

But this did not change the final outcome—

Bang!

Qin Ran, freed from the backpack's constraint, moved like a leopard, dodging the subsequent attack and delivering a powerful punch to the rebel soldier's temple, ending his life.

[Punch: Critical hit, caused 6 points of life damage (3 x Unarmed Combat (Basic) x 2), opponent died...]

[Stab: Caused 35 points of life damage, opponent in bleeding state...]

"Hiss!"

After confirming the rebel soldier was truly dead, Qin Ran lifted his shirt to examine his wound.

The wound was about ten centimeters long, twisting with his movements, and blood flowed continuously.

Under the wound was a [M1905] pistol.

The once pristine gun now had a deep scratch.

Indeed, the rebel soldier's desperate attack had struck the pistol.

In the moment when the rebel soldier suddenly attacked and Qin Ran could not fully dodge, he suddenly remembered the [M1905] at his waist.

Although the [M1905] was a pistol, a weapon, no one said it could not be used as armor!

Especially in such a desperate situation.

Therefore, Qin Ran strained to twist his body.

His goal was to use the [M1905] pistol as a shield.

In the end, the result was good, even though Qin Ran was injured.

But Qin Ran survived.

Taking another look at the rebel soldier's corpse, Qin Ran resolved to remember him.

Because the rebel soldier had given him a profound lesson.

"Indeed, overconfidence leads to a harsh wake-up call. I hope Maggie is as good at bandaging as she says."

Qin Ran muttered to himself.

After a simple bandage, he reduced the weight of his backpack and headed towards where Corinne and Maggie were hiding.

Although he was reluctant, Qin Ran knew that with his injuries, he could not carry the original weight of the backpack.

Otherwise, he would not only lose his harvest but also die on the way back.

Qin Ran, who had just escaped death, absolutely did not want to face it again.

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