Mercenary I am the king

Chapter 1106: Plan Takes Shape
"When faced with an emergency, the muscle memory and first reaction of all VIP protection agents is never to seek cover for themselves, but to protect the VIP at all costs."

Song Heping's voice was steady and clear, each word striking the hunter's heart.

"They will use vehicle movement and formation changes to physically shield the vehicle carrying the VIP, creating a mobile defensive line to block any possible attack routes. At the same time, the nearest bodyguard will immediately cover the VIP with their body, press their head down, and then instruct the driver to break through by force."

He offered a specific bait plan: "So, you don't need to know which car he usually drives in. You just need to carefully stage a car accident on his usual route that looks 'accidental' enough but won't immediately block traffic. Guess what their standard emergency procedure would be?"

"them……"

The hunter subconsciously thought for a moment on the other end of the phone, then his eyes lit up as if he had seen a ray of light in the darkness.

"According to procedure, for the absolute safety of the VIPs, they will likely choose not to entangle themselves and immediately change their route! Or... have the vehicle carrying the VIPs turn around and leave the scene first!"

"Relying solely on the fact that 'go first' is not enough to make an accurate judgment."

Song Heping immediately interrupted his optimism and presented the more complicated situation.

"For example, according to the information you provided, their convoy usually consists of more than seven vehicles. If Narendra's car were to retreat, it would never act alone. At least three vehicles would immediately turn around and leave simultaneously: one to lead the way, one to carry the VIP, and one to bring up the rear. And at the same time, the other vehicles that could not turn around immediately would instinctively take obstructive actions, such as sideways or surrounding the retreating vehicle to provide them with temporary protection, blocking the line of sight of snipers from all directions, and even acting as human shields if necessary."

"Three vehicles running at the same time..."

The hunter's eyes, which had just lit up, dimmed again as he realized he had oversimplified the situation. "Yes, there are three. Then... which one is it?"

“Let me tell you, the first car to make a U-turn and get to the front is definitely not the VIP car.” Song Heping revealed the first key point: “That’s called the lead car. Its job is to maintain a safe distance in front of the VIP vehicle, detect whether there are any dangers ahead, and prevent secondary attacks. It has to be at the forefront.”

"The last car to turn around, or to deliberately slow down and stay behind, is the rear car. I don't need to explain its purpose: to cover the rear and guard the rear."

"Um……"

The hunter's mind raced, his eyes lighting up again. "Following this logic, the VIP should be in the middle car! Behind the lead car, in front of the rear car!"

He thought he had given the absolutely correct answer, and his tone even carried a hint of anticipation, waiting for Song Heping on the other end of the phone to praise his high level of understanding.

Unexpectedly, Song Heping threw out an even more tricky question: "What if, due to the terrain or traffic conditions, it's not three vehicles turning around to retreat, but four? Or even five vehicles coordinating their actions to form a larger evacuation convoy? Tell me, which one is the VIP?"

"This……"

The hunter fell silent instantly, opened his mouth, but found his mind blank.

Yup!

Three vehicles are easy to identify. But what about four? Five? The other side is an experienced SPG agent who could easily adjust the formation based on the situation on the spot, and would never rigidly stick to just three vehicles.

My boss is indeed meticulous in his thinking; he considered every possibility and presented the most complex situation directly.

"Boss, how about..."

The hunter couldn't help but grumble, displaying the brute force of a field soldier.

"How about I just get a large IED (Improvised Explosive Device), calculate the yield and placement, and remotely detonate it when his convoy passes by, blowing the whole convoy up into the air! That would be the end of it! I think the tactics those resistance groups used against the US military convoys in Iligo are still the most effective. Make the roadside bombs powerful enough; they could blow up any modified Mercedes, or even a main battle tank! SPG, Gurkha—they're all trash in the face of absolute explosive power. Just wipe out the entire convoy. How convenient and thorough!"

"Hunter..."

On the other end of the phone, Song Heping's voice suddenly turned serious, carrying a hint of speechlessness and unquestionable sternness.

It must be said that, from a purely physical point of view, the hunter's method is indeed a "good" method.

Miracles happen with great force; it's simple and brutal.

The problem is that this isn't the anarchic zone of Iligo, nor is it the African desert. Narendra's three commuting routes are all located in the bustling downtown area of ​​Goa, in places with heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Using high-yield explosives to create IEDs for indiscriminate attacks in an attempt to destroy an entire convoy is not impossible, but it would cause enormous collateral damage, costing the lives of many innocent civilians.

It wasn't that Song Heping was soft-hearted; on the battlefield, he was decisive and never hesitated. Rather, the political and public opinion consequences of doing so would be unimaginable.

The labels that the Americans had painstakingly attached to Song Heping, such as "terrorist" and "warmonger," have now been firmly established.

Moreover, from now on, the reputation of "Musician" defense company will be truly ruined in the world. It will be wanted and banned by countless countries, all existing cooperation may be nullified, and future progress will be extremely difficult.

Paying such a huge price, a price that threatens the company's survival, for one Narendra is absolutely not worth it!

"Use your brain to think, not your muscles!"

Song Heping's tone became more forceful.

"You might be able to kill Narendra with those high-powered bombs, but how many innocent bystanders and people in nearby shops will you take with you? Dozens? Even hundreds? The White Elephant isn't a battlefield; it's a country with normal laws and order. The international repercussions of your actions will be disastrous. Forget about doing business in Africa anymore; we probably won't even be able to stay in the Middle East. We'll become like rats crossing the street, hated by everyone!"

"I...I was just joking, just letting off some steam..."

The hunter realized he had said something foolish, and his tone softened immediately. He said sheepishly, "Of course we can't really do that. Don't worry, boss, I know what I'm doing." "That's for the best."

Song Heping's tone softened somewhat: "Remember our principles: precision, efficiency, secrecy, and minimizing collateral damage. Now, put away your crazy ideas and focus."

He steered the conversation back to the core solution: “Remember what I taught you: the moment your carefully orchestrated ‘accidental’ riot occurs, don’t rush to find which car should go first. Everyone’s first reaction is to brake, observe, and assess the threat. The entire convoy will instinctively slow down, or even pause briefly, and the vehicles will instinctively swerve sideways to find cover or take up advantageous positions.”

"Your focus should be on that brief moment of chaos!"

Song Heping's voice carried a calmness that suggested he was in complete control.

"The car that is surrounded by other vehicles at the fastest speed and in the tightest way, protected by the front and rear of other cars in an alternating pattern, forming a mobile steel fortress, is the most likely to have a VIP inside!"

"Afterwards, if the other side decides to retreat quickly, and if the vehicle that was previously tightly surrounded in the center appears in the retreating convoy, then..."

Song Heping paused for a moment, then gave the final, decisive order.

“Aim for the bottom of the back door of that car and shoot. If Narendra isn’t stupid, in an emergency, his bodyguards will definitely force him to lie face down on the back seat floor, which he considers the safest spot. And you, you’re going to send him to hell from his safest spot.”

"I understand, boss!"

The hunter slapped his thigh suddenly on the other end of the phone, his voice trembling with excitement.

All the confusion and fog were completely dispelled at this moment, and a clear hunting path suddenly appeared in his mind.

Song Heping didn't tell him the answer directly, but instead taught him a method to make his opponent "tell" the answer himself! This is the most brilliant assassin's mindset!

"besides……"

As they approached, Song Heping seemed to remember something and asked another question.

Details often determine success or failure, especially for snipers.

"What weapon do you plan to use for the final step? Approximately what distance will it take?"

“Anzio ‘Monster’, the 20mm caliber one.”

The hunter's answer was unwavering, brimming with the confidence of a professional sniper: "I've already had Henry contact a trusted arms dealer at White Elephant to prepare the goods for us. They should arrive tomorrow."

“Anzio ‘Monster’… Hmm.”

Song Heping reviewed the data of the murder weapon in his mind and felt relieved.

The hunter's choice in the field of sniping remains as sharp and flawless as ever.

The Anzio "Monster" sniper rifle is less of a sniper rifle and more of a lightweight sniper cannon that can be carried and operated by a single person.

It was developed by the American Anzio Ordnance Company and uses a massive 20x110mm caliber ammunition.

This ammunition was originally intended for anti-aircraft guns or anti-tank rifles during World War II, and its power far exceeds that of the common .50 BMG (12.7x99mm) ammunition.

More importantly, the 20mm high-explosive (HE), armor-piercing (AP), or high-explosive armor-piercing (APHE) rounds this gun can easily penetrate the side armor of a light armored vehicle, destroy the engine of an aircraft on the tarmac, or level a brick wall within its effective range (approximately 1300-1500 yards).

Use it to deal with a civilian-based, modified, even VR6/VRL7 level armored Mercedes sedan?
Ok……

Song Heping could almost picture the scene—no matter which seemingly sturdy Mercedes-Benz Narendra hid in, no matter how thick the steel plates or how strong the glass, it would be as fragile as paper in the face of the terrifying kinetic energy of a 20mm caliber and a dedicated armor-piercing projectile.

If the hunter's shot hits the vehicle, the immense power would be enough to completely destroy, tear apart, and ignite everything inside, even without directly hitting a human.

After Narendra's death, it will probably take several of the most skilled plastic surgeons to give him a funeral that at least makes him look human.

"very good."

Song Heping confirmed one last time, "Once you have the gun, familiarize yourself with its performance and calibrate it. Then, proceed according to plan. I'll be waiting for your good news."

"Understood, boss! Mission accomplished!"

The phone hangs up.

The hunter took a deep breath of the humid, sweltering air of Goa, feeling his blood begin to boil.

The hunt is about to begin.

　Asking for a monthly ticket! Asking for a monthly ticket!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)