"The helicopters are tracking us!" Airon replied briefly, watching as the cars maneuvered through dozens of walkers, turning left to avoid the horde of walkers that was entering the forest and invading their open path.
The characteristic sound of the helicopters' rotor blades gradually grew louder, and the rest knew that the helicopters were tracking them.
They couldn't call for aerial support as they had poor signal, so they slowly moved away, but the helicopters were also advancing.
Suddenly, looking up, Airon noticed something with blinking red lights. "Gild, reverse!"
As soon as Gild heard this, he immediately backed away from the vehicle in front.
George, who was alert, sensed that something was wrong, so he accelerated without asking. No one expected these maneuvers, so they looked around in surprise.
However, in the next moment, shots were heard in the sky, and the heavy, muffled sounds of impact on the ground where they had just retreated reverberated.
How did they find out?
This was Jimmy's first thought, but in the following second, a strong force threw him backward, and the back of his head hit the headrest hard, followed by a powerful push from his back. At the same time, the cars shot forward like an arrow released from a bow.
Just as the car sped out of the forest, a beam of glaring spotlights illuminated the helicopter, enveloping the Humvee in the center.
Airon cursed, throwing several incendiary grenades on both sides of the forest to attract attention, and told everyone to speed up.
"Daryl, contact base, we need air support! Ask the air force to send a military drone, anything for fuck's sake."
As Airon drove, he didn't forget to remind his colleagues that the current situation didn't allow them to be slow. As soon as he finished speaking, shots rang out from the helicopter again, and a tinkling sound was also heard on the roof.
To their relief, everyone was a little calm because the military Humvees had been reinforced with layers of armor that gave them the chance to withstand some bullet impacts as long as they didn't damage the engine.
"Zz... Daryl, please respond... Zz... Damn it!"
Daryl simply grabbed the radio and said something, causing the car to sway from side to side. On the other hand, Victor, who was unprepared, hit his head directly on the glass and couldn't help but curse secretly.
The rest of the people were also uncomfortable, grasping onto whatever they could around them, trying to stabilize themselves.
The headlights of the Humvee turned on long after it rushed onto the road. After clearly seeing the road conditions, both Humvees accelerated again, and the speedometer gradually approached 180 kilometers per hour.
The helicopter in the sky fiercely chased them, and the sound of gunfire was relentless. At first, these people seemed to want to force the car to stop, so most of the bullets fell on the front roof. But soon they saw the armor of the Humvees, and knowing that, they realized it was impossible to stop the vehicles just by frightening them.
Airon only felt that the wind noise above his head was getting louder, and the helicopter quickly caught up to them, then the bright spotlight turned and illuminated the cabin.
The people in the car only felt a flash of light and instinctively raised their hands to shield their eyes.
The accelerator had been pressed to the floor, but obviously, it was impossible to overtake the helicopter with a car. Military helicopters could reach speeds of over 300 kilometers per hour, and the Humvees they were traveling in couldn't run that fast.
Now, at a very critical moment, Airon was constantly thinking of a solution in his mind.
At this moment, he noticed that the angle of the light in front of him was constantly decreasing, and it only took a few breaths to fall to a height of just a dozen meters above the ground.
Meanwhile, George, who was in front, already had his next moves planned. He frantically applied the brakes, and the car's speed rapidly decreased. Then he turned the steering wheel, and the car's body jumped to the other side of the road, then turned again in another direction.
The Humvee completed a beautiful turn on the not-so-wide road and then came to a stop in its place. On the other hand, Gild was an incredible driver who could follow George's steps almost seamlessly.
Finally, getting rid of the dazzling spotlights in the sky, Airon could finally see the situation on one side. Perhaps it was the never-ending road. The forest here has become very sparse, and the distance between the trees is large enough for vehicles to pass through.
"George, through the forest!"
No one dared to waste time. Soon, George found the right angle and stepped on the accelerator once again.
The engine roared once more as the duo of vehicles ventured into the forest.
The people in the helicopter saw that the target had been lost again, but they were not in a hurry. They turned off the lights again, and one of the men took out an infrared device and began indicating to the pilot to continue the pursuit.
At the same time, he communicated loudly with his comrades. "Zz... These guys are not ordinary. They definitely have military training. The drivers are very calm."
The person beside him also squatted there, gripping the handrail tightly with one hand and holding a machine gun in the other, agreeing with him.
The figure of this person was not that of a strong figure. Looking at the slightly inflated chest of this person, it turned out to be a woman.
"Do you think they are abandoned soldiers?"
The woman thought for a moment and then said, her voice hoarse but pleasant.
"Maybe, but if these people dare to attack us, then we can't let them go. Turn around and let's see where they come out."
A cruel smile appeared on the man's face after he finished speaking. He stood up and pulled out a long box of weapons from the cabin. After opening the lid, a military green bazooka launcher lay silently inside.
...
"Stop ahead!"
The two military Humvees came to a stop in a forest, their engines roaring as the group caught their breath after their harrowing escape. Airon, aware of the need to protect his group, quickly called upon Daryl, one of the most skilled individuals in his small group, to accompany him.
Airon pointed to the rear of one of the vehicles, where two missile launchers were secured. He knew that if they had any chance of taking down the helicopters that had been pursuing them, it was with those missiles. Daryl nodded, understanding the plan and the importance of acting swiftly.
With determination, both men approached the missile launchers. Airon quickly checked their condition and ensured they were ready for use. Daryl, with his military experience, took on the role of operator and prepared to aim and fire.
As they worked as a team, the rest of the group maintained constant vigilance, attentive to any signs of imminent danger. Everyone knew that time was crucial and they had to act with precision and speed to neutralize the threat of the helicopters.
Finally, with the missiles ready, Airon and Daryl looked at each other, conveying mutual confidence. They knew they were about to face a challenging battle, but they were also determined to protect their group and do whatever it took to survive.
With their gaze fixed on the approaching helicopters, Airon and Daryl prepared to fire the missile launchers, trusting that it would be their best chance to bring down their pursuers and ensure the safety of everyone. The forest soon filled with tension and determination as the fate of the group hung by a thread and action loomed ahead.