Faced with Mina's question, I calmly said, "I just took a risk and went out to scout. I've already figured out the situation around us... Just follow my orders!"
Mina nodded and reminded me to be extra careful, then led the women to start their part.
I returned to the tunnel below the camp and strode towards the tunnel's exit.
As I walked, I deliberately made my footsteps heavy.
When I reached the tunnel exit, I slowly approached it and, with my eyes closed, swung a branch in my hand towards the opening.
I felt the branch in my hand hit the trap and break the tripwire at the tunnel entrance.
Even with my eyes shut, I could sense the blinding flash of light outside the tunnel.
With a "pop," the flashbang exploded at the tunnel entrance, and I heard the angry cursing of mercenaries in
