Chapter Forty-Nine
“Direct command, low light mode on,” Erik murmured. The view from his tactical goggles changed, adjusting for a few seconds to account for the helmet visor in front of him. The massive darkened ancient tunnel lit up in an eerie green that somehow seemed appropriate, given what they were about to hunt.
Because of the materials and the length of the tunnels, remote drone operation was impossible without special measures. Emma had neglected to mention she’d used a chain of drones to relay signals. Sending drones ahead cut down on the chance of surprising the enemy with weapons.
Sometimes boots on the ground was the only choice.
Erik adjusted the straps on his carryaid. The mechanized backpack, along with its hooks, would be of great assistance on this raid since it allo
