John's squad had begun an emergency evacuation. On this pitch-black night, without lights or vehicles, their movement became incredibly difficult.
Moreover, having lost their compass and some auxiliary equipment, they didn't even have a detailed map, which undoubtedly compounded their difficulties.
But, the sudden emergence of this bizarre situation made it too dangerous to stay by the lake any longer; they needed to find a new place to spend the night.
Fortunately, everyone present was an Elite Soldier, trained rigorously. Although some were new recruits, they had all previously been Bounty Hunters with strong professional skills.
Additionally, their extensive experience in field missions gave them survival skills in the wilderness that were even stronger than many veterans from the Sea Lion Reconnaissance Team.
