The hotel where Josh and his team stayed was the most luxurious in the area, as grand as a palace.
Due to the strict social hierarchy in the region, there were no other buildings within 20 meters of the hotel, and no tall structures beyond that.
This made the hotel an excellent stronghold.
Like the Gurkha soldiers who met a tragic end, Raju and Bheem, the two local superhumans, tried to break through from around the hotel.
But they failed just the same.
The attackers who had taken control of the hotel had unbelievably good shooting skills.
Raju didn't even get a chance to draw his bow before he was forced to retreat, narrowly avoiding being shot.
Bheem was even worse off—he got shot in the shoulder. If not for his quick reflexes and tough body, he would have been finished.
Realizing that a frontal assault was nearly impossible, the two decided to enter through the sewers.
But they weren't sure if the sewers were guarded.
Were there guards at the sewer entrance? Yes, but only at the hotel's internal sewer exit, where a single guard was stationed.
The sewers in this area were too dreadful. Even the elite Special Forces, trained from childhood to endure hardship, were unwilling to go in, so they posted only one guard at the internal sewer entrance. (TL/N: Bro probably lost a bet)
That's right—this "attack" on the hotel and Josh wasn't from an enemy force. It was orchestrated by Josh himself as a test for the elite Special Forces unit he had just ordered to undergo a graduation evaluation. (TL/N: In this chapter author is referring to them as 'special forces' instead of Jedi Knights)
This ambush was another grand plan by Josh, following the previous attack on the UN investigation team.
With only one guard at the sewer entrance, the two superhumans saw an opportunity.
While the Special Forces avoided the sewers, the two locals had no such reservations. They entered the filthy underground passageway and soon reached a spot just below the hotel, separated from the guard by nothing more than a manhole cover.
The sewer entrance was located next to the hotel basement's utility room.
Even though a thick manhole cover and the noise from the utility room made it difficult to hear, Raju, with his sharp senses, pinpointed the guard's position by detecting his faint breathing and footsteps. (TL/N: Real Life PUBG)
In the next second, Bheem used his superhuman strength to smash open the manhole cover. At the same time, Raju drew his bow and aimed at the startled guard.
Whoosh!An arrow shot out from Raju, the local version of Hawkeye, striking the special forces soldier right in the face.
The soldier clutched the arrow, covering his face as he fell straight backward.
They did it! Raju and Bheem exchanged glances, their faces filled with joy.
But their celebration was short-lived.
Bheem stepped forward to examine the fallen attacker, hoping to finally uncover their identity. Until now, none of the assailants had shown their faces—all those who appeared were tightly wrapped up.
However, just as Bheem flipped the body over, a sharp blade suddenly plunged into his heart without warning.
"Ah!!!" Bheem roared in pain and rage as he kicked the "corpse" in front of him with all his strength, sending it flying.
"What happened, Bheem?" Raju, who had been checking the nearby hallway, was startled and quickly turned back.
With his sharp eyes, he immediately spotted the dagger lodged in Bheem's chest. His pupils shrank in shock.
At that moment, a sudden crackling sound filled the air. Four bullets from an unknown source blocked Raju's path.
Raju's flexibility was extraordinary. He twisted his body in an almost unnatural way and narrowly dodged three bullets. However, the fourth one grazed his outer thigh, leaving a bloody scratch.
But there was no time to worry about the injury. After dodging, he rolled over to Bheem's side.
"How are you, my brother?" Raju asked, his voice shaking as he reached for the dagger in Bheem's chest, ready to pull it out.
"Heh heh heh, I wouldn't do that if I were you. As long as the dagger stays in him, he might survive a few more minutes. But if you pull it out... heh heh!"
A chilling voice came from the other side.
Raju turned his head and saw the "corpse" he had shot earlier slowly rising to its feet. The full-face mask was completely intact, with no sign of an arrow wound.
Even if they had been slow to realize it before, Raju and Bheem now knew—they had walked into a trap.
The enemy had anticipated their entry through the sewers and had set up an ambush.
What's more, their strength was beyond anything Raju and Bheem had imagined. Even now, Raju could only see the single opponent in front of him, while the others who fired the shots remained completely hidden. He could only guess their positions from the trajectories of the bullets.
But what use was that?
Bheem's heart had been pierced. His tough body kept him alive for the moment, but with the medical technology of this time, there was no way to save him.
And after their brief exchange, Raju had no confidence in taking on four enemies alone.
Not to mention that there were probably more of these powerful fighters inside the hotel.
When did they provoke such terrifying enemies?
"Brother, there's no other way. You must escape and report this to Nehru!"
As the "corpse" drew a long blade and stepped toward them, Bheem leaned close to Raju and whispered.
"No, my brother! I will not leave you behind!" Raju was stunned.
"Enough! I know my condition. I have no chance to survive!" Bheem smiled bitterly. The wound in his heart made it difficult for him to speak. His only option was to use his last ounce of strength to buy Raju some time.
Raju knew it too. In the end, he could only nod sadly and accept the plan.
Bheem stood in front of him, bracing himself to shield Raju while he escaped.
"A true warrior. But unfortunately, even if you try to run, you have no chance."
The masked enemy sighed and shook his head. Then he pulled out a detonator.
Boom!
A powerful explosion shook the hotel, and smoke and dust filled the sewers.
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