DreamersGN Chapter 802 Gang Negotiations
Chapter 802 Gang Negotiations
As soon as Nikolai blew his horn, the men and horses on and off the hillside stirred.
The wooden cabin door banged open and closed, and the bandits grabbed their guns and rushed out.
Even the women grabbed guns and took up advantageous positions.
People scrambled onto the rooftops and crouched behind the stacked stone walls, setting up their gun barrels with a series of clanging sounds as the bolts were pulled back.
The weapons are all sorts of different models.
However, their weapons are definitely much more advanced than those of Lu Yao's militia company.
An 82mm mortar and an RPG-7 rocket launcher were also set up on the hillside.
Alexander led Nikolai and Lin Dong to stand on the platform in front of the tallest wooden house.
Looking down from this vantage point, one can see the dust and snow rising in the valley.
Dozens of warhorses galloped through the valley, their roar echoing.
The men on horseback were all wearing fur-lined hats and carrying rifles.
Two military trucks followed behind.
The canvas awning was completely covered, and a steel plate was welded to the front of the vehicle, revealing the dark barrel of a machine gun.
All attention was focused on Joseph's caravan.
Lu Yao, however, was looking at the wooden hut where prisoners were held.
If these two groups start fighting, it could be a good opportunity to rescue people.
But looking at it, I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
Two light machine guns were mounted on the roof of the wooden house.
There were also several guys with guns below, using the wooden house as cover.
Lu Yao found a good angle and looked into the back window of the wooden house from a high place.
I wonder if the women are trapped here.
If I'm not mistaken, this locked wooden cabin must be a prison.
Just as I was about to find an angle to confirm if there was anyone inside, Lin Dong pulled my hand:
"Lu Yao, let's go down."
Alexander was already walking down.
Lu Yao couldn't attract anyone's attention, including Lin Dong's.
So you can only follow and walk down a few steps.
Lin Dong considered himself a friend.
Lu Yao didn't want to trick him, but now he was forced into a corner, with the lives of more than a dozen women in his hands.
The group stopped at the open space at the mouth of the valley.
The horse pawed the ground, its nostrils puffing out white steam.
A burly man jumped out of the tarpaulin on the back of the first truck.
This man's body was as thick as a wall.
He was wrapped in a bearskin coat, and the ground shook as he walked.
He had a full, reddish-brown beard, and his eyes were bulging like a lazy cow's.
This man was none other than Joseph, the leader of the opposing side.
He was also holding an iron chain, and at the other end of the chain was a black bear.
The bear-man walked upright, and was more than a person tall. He wore a leather collar around his neck and an iron mesh over his mouth, panting heavily.
Joseph led it over, as if two black bears were walking together.
The tarpaulins on the back of the two trucks were suddenly ripped open.
Not only was there a heavy machine gun mounted on the ground, but two men were also carrying RPG rocket launchers.
The remaining men on horseback dispersed, each seeking cover.
They are all ready for battle.
The atmosphere was tense on both sides, with a feeling that a conflict could erupt at any moment.
"Alexander!"
Joseph roared, his voice echoing through the valley like muffled thunder:
"Nikola killed my men, did you order that? How do you explain that!"
Alexander stopped behind a stone wall about a meter high on the hillside.
He tapped the pipe on the stone, knocking away the ash and residue.
"Joseph, your men attacked Nikolai, that's one thing, but drawing their guns was wrong. They were just not as fast as my men, otherwise Nikolai wouldn't be back. Your men..."
It can only be said that they brought it upon themselves.
"fart!"
Joseph was short-tempered, pacing back and forth, kicking up snow.
"Nikola killed my nephew! If you don't hand him over today, I'll raze this den of scum to the ground!"
The cavalry behind him all raised their guns in unison.
The machine gunner on the truck also cocked the gun with a "click".
On Alexander's side, the gun barrels on the roof and behind the wall were all pointed in unison.
A rustling sound came from the bushes on the hillside, and a dozen more men emerged from their ambush, guns pointed down at him.
The air was like a taut bowstring.
With just a wave of the hand or a single word from the two leaders, a bloodbath could erupt.
Lu Yao instinctively pulled Imana behind him.
He whispered in her ear:
"If a fight breaks out, quickly crouch behind the stone wall, then climb up to the wooden house over there. Follow me."
Imana nodded and squeezed Lu Yao's hand.
Alexander shouted:
"Joseph, do you want to escalate things, or do you want to talk? I can't give Nikolai to you, and your nephew won't survive either. If he hadn't fired first, Nikolai wouldn't have killed him."
"So tell me, what do you want to do?"
Joseph's cheeks twitched.
He glanced at the terrain on both sides—Alexandria's men occupied the high ground, and a direct assault would surely result in losses.
Even if one side has a strong and numerous army, the battle will still result in mutual destruction.
He tightened his grip on the chain, and the black bear growled impatiently.
"You want to talk, right? Fine! Give me three more truckloads of leather goods and twenty guns. Let's call it even."
Alexander knew that Joseph had come in such a grand manner, and if he couldn't get any compensation, he would be embarrassed and unable to go back.
However, his conditions were too high, and he could not accept them.
However, his conditions were too high, and he could not accept them.
Just as he was hesitating about how to deal with it, Lin Dong whispered from the side:
"General, I can kill him from this distance."
As he spoke, he raised the gun in his hand.
Alexander shook his head:
"No. I'm not afraid of Joseph, but killing him will trigger a massive bloodbath. If we fight to the death, other forces will definitely take the opportunity to annex us."
Nikolai's face darkened:
"General... if it's not working out, why don't you hand me over?"
Alexander glared at him: "Don't try to be a hero. This isn't about handing over people. If you do, what prestige will I have left?"
Alexander then roared down below:
"Joseph, if you're looking to rob someone, you've chosen the wrong target. If you want to settle things today, that's fine too. Since it wasn't caused by their duel, let's stick to the dueling method."
"Let's get this done!"
Joseph saw that his opponent's strength had greatly increased compared to before, and he didn't want to fight head-on.
"Alright, tell me, how do you want to duel?"
Alexander lit his pipe again:
"Same rules as always: one round of strength, one round of marksmanship, and one round of hand-to-hand combat. Best two out of three. If we lose, we'll give you a truckload of clothes; if you lose, you're out! And don't mention your nephew again."
No, not my nephew!
This is a win-win solution.
Alexander didn't want to fight, but Joseph couldn't agree to no compensation whatsoever.
If you offer him compensation first, his subordinates will think you're incompetent, which will damage your prestige.
If the competition is like this, even if you lose, giving him a truckload of leather wouldn't be considered cowardly; it would even make people think you're someone who can take things in stride.
Joseph thought the same thing.
My nephew was killed, and I had no choice but to come. But if I came, I wasn't sure of victory, so I didn't dare to engage in a fierce battle.
This duel is clearly the best solution.
But he couldn't agree so easily. He held up two thick fingers:
"Two truckloads of leather, or we'll go to war!"
Alexander cursed under his breath, thinking how greedy the guy was.
However, he sneered, "Fine, then the fate of those who perish is in the hands of destiny; let's not pursue the matter further!"
"Alright! The first match will be a test of strength. You can call your people to the field."
Joseph took a few steps back.
A burly man, nearly two meters tall, swaggered out.
He threw off his coat and shirt, revealing a body covered in blond, muscular bulges, and roared:
Come on!
The sound was that of the black bear, Yasei.