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CHAPTER 325: THE BANDIT GAMBIT
THE BANDIT GAMBIT
You raise your hands, feigning submission as the bandits edge closer, their crude laughter echoing through the trees. "Just a scared little mouse," the leader taunts, his grip firm on an automatic rifle. You nod, playing the part of the cornered prey, but your mind races, calculating distances and angles.
As the bandits close in, their confidence is palpable. You slowly lower your hand to your ankle, pretending to fumble with your boot. The leader's eyes narrow, suspicious yet curious. "What are you hiding there?" he demands, stepping forward.
"Just a little insurance," you mumble, gripping the concealed detonator taped to your leg. With a swift move, you twist the knob, triggering the buried landmine you had rigged earlier. The explosion rocks the forest floor, sending dirt and debris skyward. The bandits scatter, chaos erupting as two of them are launched off their feet.
Seizing the moment, you sprint toward the confusion, diving behind a fallen log for cover. The leader, momentarily stunned, shakes off the shock, barking orders to his men. "Find him! Don't let that rat get away!"
Your ears still ring from the blast, but you peer through the smoke, assessing the chaos. The forest is alive with shouts and groans, the bandits desperately trying to regroup. You know this is your chance, but what to do next? The forest offers both opportunities and risks, and you're not out of danger yet.
As the bandits close in, their confidence is palpable. You slowly lower your hand to your ankle, pretending to fumble with your boot. The leader's eyes narrow, suspicious yet curious. "What are you hiding there?" he demands, stepping forward.
"Just a little insurance," you mumble, gripping the concealed detonator taped to your leg. With a swift move, you twist the knob, triggering the buried landmine you had rigged earlier. The explosion rocks the forest floor, sending dirt and debris skyward. The bandits scatter, chaos erupting as two of them are launched off their feet.
Seizing the moment, you sprint toward the confusion, diving behind a fallen log for cover. The leader, momentarily stunned, shakes off the shock, barking orders to his men. "Find him! Don't let that rat get away!"
Your ears still ring from the blast, but you peer through the smoke, assessing the chaos. The forest is alive with shouts and groans, the bandits desperately trying to regroup. You know this is your chance, but what to do next? The forest offers both opportunities and risks, and you're not out of danger yet.