Chapter 133
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Chapter 133: Laser Rifle Against Pirates
The gold giant dragon’s Gauss electromagnetic cannon was not a weapon invented after arriving in this world; it simply had a fitting name. In this alternate realm, Gold Coins had already been able to use their magnetic fields to launch super-fast metal blades, serving as a substitute for magic in long-range weaponry. However, even for the gold giant dragon, there were limitations since it consumed its own metal; generally, they were reluctant to use it in large quantities.
“Captain Lin, do you need a gun?!”
Seeing Lin Mo still enjoying the scenery at the ship’s railing, one of the three arriving escort soldiers called out. The pirates had not yet come into firing range, so they were not too anxious.
These escort soldiers were not inexperienced rookies; each was a seasoned veteran with comprehensive training. The total value of the four FC-20 export-version fighter jets they were escorting was $150 million. If anyone dared to make a move, they wouldn’t waste time reasoning; they would handle it with bullets.
Killing in war was a soldier’s job, while diplomatic disputes were handled by the foreign ministry.
“Old Ma, toss me a Type 95! Let’s practice shooting!” Lin Mo was no pushover either.
“Ha ha!” The team leader, Ma Zhongyong, grinned. Everyone on the mission to Zambia was an experienced soldier, ready for combat, so he certainly didn’t believe Lin Mo was foolishly standing there as a target for the pirates.
A Type 97, equipped with a double magazine, was tossed over. Lin Mo caught it. This one had a different appearance from the Type 95 automatic rifle he had used before; it was a modified version with a rear magazine and a large carrying handle, mainly featuring significant improvements in the trigger position.
Sixty rounds of ammunition were enough for this round of practice. Lin Mo weighed the rifle in his hands.
On this 60,000-ton cargo ship, during their downtime, the crew would gather to drink tea and chat. Squad Leader Ma Zhongyong knew that Lin Mo, the young pilot, was also skilled with firearms. Considering the ragtag group of pirates approaching, Ma felt confident they could handle the situation—this ship was not easy to board with 22 special forces soldiers on board.
The “Da Fei Yu” began to accelerate; while it wasn’t as fast as the speedboats, it was better than being surrounded.
Soon enough, the four speedboats caught up to the “Da Fei Yu.” The pirates aboard immediately opened fire, showing their reckless disregard for consequences. If they managed to take control of the ship, it wouldn’t just be about stealing goods; seeing four brand new FC-20s would surely tempt them to demand a ransom.
In 2008, the Ukrainian arms ship "Faina" was seized by Somali pirates, and eventually, the Ukrainian government had to air-drop $3.2 million to secure its release. This shipment, worth $100 million, was destined for Kenya, marking the largest ransom ever paid in Somali pirate history.
If these pirates were to discover that the Chinese cargo ship carried over $150 million in goods, they would surely go into a frenzy, completely ignoring the risks of provoking a war, their minds solely filled with dollar signs.
A series of bullets struck the cockpit glass of the “Da Fei Yu,” sparking and leaving a row of bullet holes in the metal plating outside.
The cockpit glass had been replaced with bulletproof glass in advance. Captain Wang Dehu was certainly pleased with that expenditure.
“Old Wang, ignore them and keep moving forward. Our people outside will deal with them,” said Captain Luo Chao, the mission leader, standing beside him. He did not even glance at the threatening fire from the pirates, confidently assured that AK-47 bullets were insufficient to penetrate the reinforced cockpit plating.
After testing their firepower yielded no results, one of the pirates on a speedboat shouted as someone raised an RPG toward the ship.
Boom! A muffled sound erupted as a rocket was quickly launched toward the “Da Fei Yu.” Before it could travel several dozen meters, it exploded into a fireball mid-air.
Lin Mo lowered his rifle, standing on the ship’s edge with a slight smile; this was a perfect target.
Ma Zhongyong cautiously turned his head, witnessing Lin Mo boldly standing at the ship’s railing. At that moment, a crisp gunshot rang out from Lin Mo’s direction.
Did he just shoot down a rocket with his gun?! Ma Zhongyong was astonished and gave Lin Mo a thumbs-up in admiration. With such shooting skills, the pirates posed no threat at all. He had initially planned to caution Lin Mo to take cover, but it seemed there was no need.
To explode an RPG mid-air, Lin Mo’s reaction speed was more than enough to eliminate threats before they could fire back.
The four speedboats got furious at being treated with such contempt by the “Da Fei Yu.” They began to employ hit-and-run tactics, knowing they could not ram into the large cargo ship, let alone capsize it with a small wave.
One speedboat even attempted to skirt dangerously close to the “Da Fei Yu,” seemingly intent on boarding.
These pirates mistook the “Da Fei Yu” for an ordinary, unarmed cargo ship, thinking that boarding it and controlling any crew member would mean seizing control of the entire vessel.
The tiger does not roar, and they presume I’m a sick cat. The nearest escort soldiers opened fire without hesitation, sending a barrage of water splashes around the speedboat as a stern warning: come any closer, and they would no longer show mercy.
Lin Mo fired his weapon simultaneously, but what made Squad Leader Ma Zhongyong’s eyes widen was the fact that Lin Mo shot directly at the speedboat without hesitation.
One shot, one pirate down. In just a few shots, he took down several crew members aboard the fleeing speedboat.
While others shot warning shots, Lin Mo was aiming to kill!
“Speechless!”
Ma Zhongyong didn’t know what to say. Lin Mo appeared to be merciless, a heart of steel.
The pirates on the other speedboats saw several of their comrades fall, losing control of their boat as it drifted aimlessly into the open sea. If everything went as expected, they would soon be lost at sea.
The remaining three pirates were enraged; they faced danger every day, boldly charging toward the “Da Fei Yu” as they opened fire again, even launching another rocket toward Lin Mo’s location. It was clear they had identified where the shooter was.
Of course, the second rocket was once again shot down mid-air, and a barrage of hot 5.8mm rounds showered down on the speedboat that had fired the rocket, leaving another crew wounded and bleeding.
Lin Mo detached his empty magazine, spinning it around to slot in another attached 30-round magazine.
There was no turning back now; the other escort soldiers followed suit, and several squads opened fire, swiftly taking down the remaining pirates aboard the two other speedboats.
This was international waters, and to avoid inciting the wrath of the pirates, they aimed to make the enemies retreat, but now things had escalated irretrievably. The escorts hardened their hearts and began to fire upon the pirates without reserve, banking on their overwhelming numbers and firepower. In no time, there was not a single pirate left alive on the speedboats.
After all, it was the open sea; if pirates encountered soldiers, killing them would have no repercussions.
As they let one boat go and collected their spoils, they made sure to finish off any surviving pirates. These soldiers were all special forces, accustomed to their work, and offered no mercy to those who brought their doom upon themselves.
Regardless of the fishing boats’ response in the distance, the “Da Fei Yu” sped away from the area, with Captain Luo Chao assigning three squads to monitor the surrounding waters.
Perhaps drawing closer to the African continent attracted more pirate gangs, which surged in numbers, sometimes surrounding the “Da Fei Yu” with up to a dozen speedboats launching continuous attacks. The cargo ship was riddled with bullet holes.
To ensure the safe delivery of goods to Dar es Salaam, the capital of Tanzania, the escort soldiers were relentless, stating that reasoning wasn’t the job of soldiers. They launched counter-attacks using seized RPGs; this mission was long-distance, and they had ample ammunition for the journey ahead.
Having encountered pirates multiple times in just a week, Captain Luo Chao realized that this delivery was likely not a simple coincidence. The leak of information regarding the $150 million fighter jet shipment was very possible, and the crazed pirates would likely demand an exorbitant ransom.
China was not Ukraine, and the escort soldiers were not peace ambassadors. To breach a warning distance without authority would lead to immediate gunfire without negotiation.
Whether in the air, on the sea, or on land, Lin Mo’s accurate shooting transformed him into a grim reaper—one shot, one kill. Even near his side of the ship, the pirates’ speedboats kept a safe distance, not daring to approach.
The pirates buzzed around like pesky flies until Lin Mo had to resort to using the newly configured laser rifle borrowed from the gold giant dragon. Using its far-reaching laser beams, he destroyed the engines of the speedboats, finally making these relentless pirates think twice about pursuing.
However, the escort soldiers could only express curiosity about the laser weapon as every air force instructor carried a sidearm for self-defense; this was essential.
Though it was uncommon to use a laser rifle as a sidearm and some might even opt for an automatic rifle as a personal weapon, instances of using one in the field were few and far between, revealing the truth about the vast variety in the mob.
Laser weapons had significant limitations in their use, yet they remained unaware that the laser rifle in Lin Mo’s hands was an infinite ammo version.
