The Devil Comes to America

Chapter 329: Riot

Under the cover of night, more than forty people were secretly advancing towards a military base.

This is the Mayport Naval Base, located in northeastern Florida. It was once the home port of the famous USS Kennedy aircraft carrier, the headquarters of the U.S. Navy's Fourth Fleet, and the home port of various cruisers and destroyers.

It can be said that its status is no less than that of the San Diego Naval Base.

The importance of the San Diego Naval Base can actually be seen from one point.

Even if an aircraft carrier is destroyed, even if a thunderbolt from heaven strikes, even if there is a threat of nuclear radiation, that place still has to be repaired and used again.

Instead of being completely scrapped like Luke Air Force Base.

Of course, it can also be said that this is the gap between the foundation-building tribulation and the pill-forming tribulation.

After all, the one who suffered the most severe disaster at Luke Air Force Base was the natural tribulation caused by Xiunuo's Jindan cultivation.

So, the current situation is that it is impossible for forty people to take over this naval base.

But the good news is that these are forty super soldiers, and the even better news is that they were once marines, too.

So they are extremely familiar with the navy's procedures.

And the target indicated by the signal is indeed here.

After confirming that it was the Mayport Naval Base on the map, Luke spent three days planning this plan and then began a field survey that lasted about a week.

This investigation is not just a survey of the terrain, but also involves visiting nearby clubs, various bars, strip clubs and getting close to the soldiers on the base.

This was actually not difficult for them, especially after receiving cash support from Zhao Hong.

However, some unexpected things happened. For example, the soldiers were complaining that the identity verification for entering the base has become much stricter recently.

The number of patrols has also increased significantly.

Of course Luke knew what was going on. This base must have become what it is now after accepting that batch of fifth-phase experimental subjects with criminal records.

They have suffered losses from these fifth-phase experimental subjects, so how could they not strengthen their defenses?
However, this time they had an insider.

Robin had helped them find an underground pipeline leading into the base.

And Robin himself has already left the base.

Luke was emphasizing to his companions at this time: "We only have so few people. We should all know how low our chances of winning are in this kind of naval base, even if we are super soldiers. Therefore, our goal this time is not to kill people. Control your desire to kill. As long as our goal is achieved, someone will help us destroy this base."

If the subordinates had previously only thought that they could survive by following Luke, or that there would be a way out later.

After Xiunuo showed up that time, they knew they had no choice.

Following Luke is the wisest choice, although many people know that living in seclusion is actually the best option.

But their desire for killing and potions made it difficult for them to make that choice.

However, Luke's plan could not be accomplished overnight. According to his plan, this operation would take at least five to seven days to complete.

For example, on the first day, there was a partial power outage at the Mayport Naval Base.

But the problem was quickly resolved and no one took it to heart.

Luke also confirmed that the laboratory was definitely not in the area affected by the power outage.

Several of his men had already infiltrated the team of new recruits. They knew very well what kind of people and qualities the new recruits in the navy were like, so they were not noticed for a short period of time after infiltrating.

When they return to the barracks, they go back into the sewers.

They also know exactly where in the naval base the people are the most idle, have the most nothing to do and are the most bored.

So, Luke came up with a dirty trick, which was to put the potions they got into the water storage area of ​​the base.

On the other side, Bolick frowned as he listened to his men's reports.

"They also took out the super soldier potion?"

"Yes General, but their stuff can only keep the super soldiers fighting for about thirty seconds for now."

Bolick laughed when he heard this: "Is this a super soldier? That's a drug-taking soldier."

The subordinate said, "But their medicine doesn't seem to have any side effects."

Bolick frowned, then held out his hand: "Show me the report."

The subordinate quickly handed over the report.

Bolick flipped through the reports, but after turning the page, he turned back.

Then, Bolick looked at the reports in front of him and said, "Why didn't you tell me about the power outage at Mayport Naval Base?"

"Well, this has been investigated clearly. It was caused by the theft of an underground cable. The Mayport base has handed over all the information to the police. The police will handle this kind of case, and it is not a large case."

Bolick looked at the data and asked, "What about the Internet outage on the second day?"

The subordinate smiled bitterly and said, "We have investigated it clearly. It was... The network security personnel fell asleep at night, and then a few veterans dragged a female soldier into the computer room, and then many network cable interfaces were damaged by them. After they were plugged in later, everything was fine."

Bolick looked grim: "We should make the matter of Luke Air Force Base public and let those bastards know the consequences of not being able to control themselves!"

"You know, General, the standards for new recruits in the military have become more and more outrageous in recent years. It's hard to find someone who doesn't have a history of taking contraband."

Bolick continued to ask: "What about the missing soldiers at the base?"

"We've handed it over to the military police to investigate." The subordinate said helplessly, "After the Key West incident was exposed, and Luke's incident on TV, a large number of soldiers began to distrust the military. Although the promotion of middle-level officers has somewhat solved the problem of middle-level officers leading soldiers to mutiny, for the lower-level soldiers, especially the new recruits, we actually only gave explanations and solutions. Even if we promoted some soldiers, they are a minority after all."

"so what?"

"So the desertion rate is very high now." The subordinate said: "In every military base, there are some examples of missing soldiers, and the military police can catch 80% of them when they go to their homes."

Bolick noticed something was wrong: "What about the remaining 20 percent?"

"Some of them are probably stuck on their way home, or are still trying to raise money to go home. They don't dare use their credit cards because they know they will be locked. So if the military police go too fast, they usually can't find the remaining 20%." "Among these 20%, some people with some brains didn't choose to go home, but instead found a place to hide. Anyway, there are messy reasons like this."

Bolick frowned and said, "Looking at it this way, there is some reason for these things to happen, but something happens every day. It doesn't seem like a coincidence."

The subordinate said helplessly: "In fact, there are a lot of troubles in every base every day."

Bolick just held his chin and thought: "Power outage, Internet disconnection, deserters"

Just as Bolick was thinking about these things, the phone rang.

After answering the call, Bolick became angry after listening for a few seconds, but he could only suppress his anger and deal with it.

After a while, he hung up the phone, and then his face was grim: "It's easy for you to say it, you can only talk, if you have the ability, you can handle these things yourself."

Having said this, Bolick looked at his men and said, "Go and inform the naval base to strengthen their precautions in the next two days. I always feel that this matter is not simple."

"Yes."

Bolick waved his hand to let his subordinate leave, and turned on the video call.

After a moment, Bob's face appeared on his screen.

"There is an expedition team." Bolick said, "They are going to visit your base. We will receive them when the time comes."

Bob frowned and said, "General, you know this is confidential, even if you just want to take a look."

"Who made us suffer such a huge loss when we captured one person?" Bolick rubbed his forehead and said, "People died when we went out before, and then we lost two bases in a row. How could those guys who gave the money be happy? By the way, I have something to send to you, take a look."

Bolick handed over the document in his hand.

He also looked through the things at the back.

After a while, Bob's voice appeared: "They really have something, General. Where did these people get these things?"

Bolick smiled and said, "What do you think?"

Bob understood immediately: "Dark Gold Pharmaceuticals."

Bolick asked, "Assess the risks."

"If it's just a 30-second version, to be honest, it won't have much impact on us, but the report says they are already developing a one-minute version. This is not just about improving the duration by 30 seconds, but it proves that this potion really has room for improvement."

"How long do you think it will take before there is a threat to our super soldier program?"

Bob was silent for a moment, then said, "That's different General. The Super Soldier Program is permanent."

"You know what I mean Bob."

Bob was silent for a moment, then said, "Three to five minutes. Judging from the data of the super soldier, this time is enough to easily resolve an encounter. Of course, this is not the point."

"The key point is that these soldiers participating in the experiment will not turn into beasts like the second-stage test subjects, nor will they be as dull as the third-stage test subjects. The side effects seem to be much smaller than those of the fourth-stage hunting team. After being injected with the drug, their combat effectiveness is not inferior to the fourth-stage perfect body. Even with a little more, they can fight against the fifth-stage test subjects. The experiences of the two teams we went to Los Angeles have already explained everything."

At this point, Bob sighed and said, "It's not a good situation, General. They have an advantage that we can't match, which is...the cost is lower."

"Although this thing has a time limit, just looking at the current report, their combat power is sufficient and their safety is higher. The fourth-stage perfect body with similar combat power is worth over 100 million yuan each, but their cost... To be honest, it is too cost-effective. After all, soldiers do not need to fight throughout the mission. Taking a shot of this when needed is indeed a better solution."

"Moreover, we all know, General, that the fourth-stage perfect experimental subjects were created at the cost of human lives, which is the biggest cost. Perhaps this is also a direction for them."

Bolick smiled and said, "We are now starting to transform and develop short-term safe drugs? Come on, Bob, we can't turn back, unless you are prepared to let us hastily develop a defective product and compete with their mature products for the market. You and I both know that this is impossible."

"Since they have changed their direction, we must stick to our own things. Others have already entered the curve and are ready to overtake us. If we step on the brakes at this time, we will only be able to follow behind them and eat their exhaust gas. The real super soldier is the direction we should research."

Bob said helplessly, "But stability is the most important thing, right? Our most stable one is the Phase III test subject, but its flexibility and combat effectiveness are still far behind. The Phase IV test subject is expensive, and the hidden dangers of the Phase V test subject, which we have finally managed to reduce in cost, cannot be ignored."

"In addition to that, there is also acceptance. At least the soldiers themselves become experimental subjects, and the soldiers are more accepting of drugs in combat. They are used to it."

Bolick shook his head: "No, we still have the advantage, in Morris."

"If you really put your bet on Morris, we will have to give up the super soldier plan that we have been working on for so long."

“Would you like to do something?”

"Maybe we can also contact the Bazel family." Bob sighed: "It would be better if we could place some orders, right?"

Just as Bolick was about to say something, an email arrived in his mailbox.

Bolick opened it and took a look, his face darkened.

"It doesn't look like good news General."

"The proposal to rebuild Base No. 3 was rejected," Bolick said. "That group of people believed that Base No. 3 had been completely scrapped and it was difficult to find a suitable site. They also said that we still have five bases and a large number of laboratories, so there is no need to insist on rebuilding Base No. 3."

"What about Key West?" Bob asked quickly. "Key West wasn't badly damaged."

"Key West is on hold for now." Bolick said dissatisfiedly, "They think Key West has been exposed, and the risk of reconstruction is too great. Moreover, the goal is unclear. If we continue to train and select the fifth phase of experimental subjects, it will be easy to be exposed. Therefore, until we have a new strategic plan, the reconstruction of the Key West base will be put on hold for now."

Bob's mouth twitched: "In other words, the Phoenix base is the only one that has been rebuilt?"

"Apparently, those people are going to give the money they gave us to rebuild the base to Julia so they can try out her new super soldier potion."

Bob was a little dissatisfied: "This is the beginning of a resource grab. This is forcing us to come up with new things."

"How are the preparations going on Morris' side?"

"We have already landed at Base No. 2 and are currently conducting initial data scanning and analysis."

Bolick nodded slightly: "That's good, what you said just now is right, it's time to contact the Bazel family, but we have to let them know that we are the leaders at the negotiation table. And..."

"General!"

A man pushed the door open and rushed in: "Oh no! There's a riot at the Mayport Naval Base!"

(End of this chapter)