She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew) novel Chapter 416

Chapter 416 

Athena said without hesitation, “Pick a rifle and a smoke grenade and test it right now.” 

Nicolette was very decisive. She picked up a rifle and a smoke grenade from Athena’s SUV. After scanning the weapons momentarily, she said to the special forces behind her, “Go stand under a tree 200 yards from here. After the grenade. explodes, do your best to get away from it.” 

“Yes, general.” The soldier turned around and ran right away. Very soon, he was standing by a big tree in the distance. Nicolette raised her gun and fired at the ground near him. 

There was a deep boom from the gunshot and explosion. The gas from the explosion swept across the surrounding area of over 30 feet, and the soldier was fully enveloped in the smoke. 

No one could see what was happening in the smoke. Ten seconds later, as the wind blew, most of the smoke dissipated. Everyone saw the soldier lying motionless on the ground. 

Two other soldiers ran over to him. After checking their comrade’s condition, they returned and reported, “There’s no damage to his body. He’s just unconscious.” 

Nicolette looked at Athena. “This smoke grenade is indeed very effective. Could you lend it to us?” 

Athena smiled. “Of course, we can use it together.” 

Brandon, who was constantly looking at his watch, uttered anxiously, “Do you have to talk for so long? Zayn has already been inside for more than half an hour. We’re going to lose our opportunity if we dawdle here.” 

“Don’t fret.” Jaden patted his shoulder. “The military won’t make such a silly mistake.” 

“I can guarantee that Zayn is safe for the time being,” Nicolette assured. “The terrorist leader who planned this attack is nicknamed Jackal. Zayn once led a team to infiltrate his lair and destroy it. He hates Zayn to the core. 

“If Jackal dared to launch such an attack, he must be prepared to die. Thus, he won’t kill Zayn straight away. Instead, he will slowly torture him.” 

“But Zayn is still in danger!” Brandon was worried. “How is it better for him to be tortured than to die?” 

Nicolette glanced at the Donovans. After a few seconds of silence, she said, “Let me tell you another secret.” 

“Although Zayn was forced to take off his clothes and shoes and couldn’t carry his equipment, he shaved his head and put on a wig before entering Wyomarlo City. He hid a micro bugging device and a camera in the wig. 

“Everything he sees and hears is being transmitted to us in real–time. He also deliberately injured himself and let the wound bleed, making it difficult for him to walk. All these will buy us precious time. 

“Right now, the main anti–terrorist forces have secretly arrived at the periphery of Wyomarlo City and are surrounding this area.” 

There was no garrison in Gringger City, and it was very far from the military camp. Getting the anti–terrorist troops over needed some time. 

Therefore, the first to arrive was the SWAT team. The anti–terrorist troops took helicopters and military transport aircraft to get to the other side of Gringger City and then drove over. 

When Athena and the others heard this, they heaved a sigh of relief. As expected, Zayn wouldn’t let the terrorists order him around. He was well–prepared for the circumstances. 

Brandon said, “Even so, we can still follow you guys-”