My Perfect Female CEO

Chapter 1379: Pursuit

Ye Fan took out several targets within sight, then coordinated with Yang Shu and others to gradually eliminate the targets.The Black Cat Special Forces are strong, but after eliminating those top snipers, the threat was significantly reduced.

The remaining people, whether in close combat ability or other attack methods, were restricted.

Ye Fan and the others were not in a hurry to engage in close combat, and Ma De and his team naturally understood this because Ye Fan and his team’s greatest advantage was sniping, and now this advantage was continuously magnified in the hands of the seven of them.

Ma De understood this reasoning; with the continuous casualties of his subordinates, especially the loss of snipers, it made him heartbroken, and close combat was the worst strategy. He understood this reasoning and would not gain any advantage.

But if they didn’t engage in close combat, Ma De had already lost the initiative and had no strength or ability to mount effective resistance.

Moreover, even if they engaged in close combat, Ma De and his men did not have much chance.

Because Ye Fan and the others wouldn’t give him that opportunity.

Listening to the continuous reports of casualties below, Ma De looked ashen, unwillingly saying, "The advantage was originally in our hands. The enemy fell into our trap, and in a short time, they reversed the trend, putting us at a disadvantage. This is a great humiliation to us. When have we ever been so belittled?"

Ma De was unwilling, facing the increasing casualty data, he even had thoughts of death. The Black Cat Special Forces, reduced to being like a sick cat, constrained by others at every turn—this had never happened before. How could he be resigned to it?

"This precisely shows the enemy’s strength. We’re not as skilled as they are. We thought we had overestimated the enemy, but it turns out we still underestimated them," a member said with a worried expression, "The second, third, and seventh squads have been completely wiped out. The eighth and tenth squads have also suffered heavy casualties. Other squads have sustained varying degrees of casualties. In less than half an hour of confrontation, we went from fully controlling the situation to being passive. If this continues, the situation will be extremely unfavorable for us."

"Our casualties have already increased to about 40 to 50 percent. If we continue like this, the situation is dire, and there will be even greater casualties," another member said worriedly. "If we don’t retreat now, I can foresee a catastrophe for us. So far, the enemy hasn’t suffered a single scratch. If we continue to fight, we’ll only be sending ourselves to die."

Ma De watched as several people beside him spoke up, all having lost the will to fight, showing signs of defeat, and his heart was moved.

"The orders from above were for us to set up defenses here and snipe the enemy. How can we explain ourselves if we retreat?" Ma De said.

"Explain? Captain, what is there to explain?" one person said angrily. "If it were ordinary enemies, we could wipe them out and treat it as an exercise. But the situation is different now. These are not ordinary enemies; we can’t handle them. Moreover, who knows what’s going on with the orders from above? Not being able to eliminate these seven enemies is precisely why we have been tasked with this mission."

After a brief hesitation, this person continued, "Now who doesn’t know, the Peng Bird Seven swept in from D Country, with the clear aim of eliminating the heads of the Poison Dragon Mercenary Corps. Their overall combat strength is no less than our Spine Team. Black Shark and White Whale are dead. Now, the Peng Bird Seven have arrived in M Country, clearly intending to take the lives of Hawk, Grizzly Bear, and Sea Horse. We are incapable of dealing with the seven of them. Continuing to stubbornly fight is unwise and carries the risk of annihilation."

"What does everyone think?" Ma De naturally understood that the current situation was unclear, so he asked the people beside him.

"We have no personal grievances with those seven. There is no enmity. It’s clear that the orders from above aim to have us take the hit in return for a benefit. Now that we can’t withstand it, we can only retreat."

"If the enemy were weaker, we could eliminate them without issue, and no one would say anything. But we are not their match."

"We’ve already suffered so many casualties, which counts as an explanation. It also provides an explanation to those above. We can’t continue dying stubbornly; otherwise, those deaths would be in vain."

"This battle emerged out of nowhere for us; it’s been a calamity."

Several people expressed their opinions. Given the current situation, there was really nothing more they could do, and a desire to retreat was brewing in their hearts.

"I understand everyone’s opinions. I’ll ask for instructions from above," Ma De said heavily, closing his eyes.

After contemplating for a moment, he made a phone call.

"Minister, Black Cat Special Forces reporting to you," Ma De said gloomily.

"Good!" The minister’s voice was pleased, and he asked, "How did the mission go?"

"Not well at all—disastrous," Ma De said truthfully. "Our casualties are approaching 50 percent. If this continues, we face the threat of complete annihilation. I request permission to withdraw from the battle. If there’s an opportunity to kill the opposing side, we would fight, but we are genuinely outmatched. The enemy hasn’t suffered a single scratch, and our forces are close to falling apart. Continuing to fight will only result in us being completely wiped out, while the enemy will not suffer any casualties."

The minister pondered for a while before saying gravely, "Are you exaggerating?"

"I wouldn’t dare!" Ma De replied solemnly.

The minister fell silent, thinking for a moment longer, remaining silent.

"Minister, are you still there?" Ma De proactively inquired, "I’m still waiting for your instructions."

"Withdraw according to your judgment. Unnecessary casualties cannot be increased," the minister advised earnestly.

"Yes, Minister," Ma De agreed firmly, then cautiously said, "Minister, the opinion of the other officers may still need your personal word."

"Leave it to me; don’t worry," the minister said generously.

Receiving that order, Ma De was naturally happy. Without the need to continue fighting without a clear reason, he wouldn’t have to watch his companions suffer more losses, which was a great relief to him.

"Captain, what did they say from above?" Several people gathered around Ma De eagerly asked.

"Retreat!" Ma De said lightly. "Instruct all combat teams to provide mutual cover and withdraw from the battle."

"Yes!" Each of these people was very happy.

The order to retreat reached every ear of the Black Cat Special Forces.

The retreat commenced.

The seven members of Ye Fan’s team also noticed this. After summing up everyone’s opinions, Zhang Lu looked at Ye Fan and asked, "Now what do we do? Should we let the enemy retreat, or pursue them?"

"They wanted to ambush us, now they want to retreat? That’s not going to happen," Ye Fan said with a cold smile.