Smoke on the Horizon.

While following Juan back to Clara's camp, I diverted to a nearby outpost to intercept a supply drop. I chose a stealthy approach, using my machete to clear the guards and the tower watchman silently. After reuniting with Clara, I learned about the local resistance and used a workbench to upgrade my gear.

I was following Juan to get back to Clara's camp and suddenly we noticed a thick smoke rising from the nearby camp. Juan confirmed the watchtower had just received a fresh supply drop and asked me to steal some supplies for him.

Now I could go in loud with Guapo or stay silent and use my machete, and I decided to stay silent to keep the heat off us. So I went inside the camp quietly, ignoring the guard near the gate. I crouched low in the tall grass, moving slowly to ensure my footsteps didn't alert anyone to my presence as I entered the perimeter.

There was this lady walking around the central crates who I took down fast with a quick strike. Then I went for the guard at the entrance who had his back turned, and I took both of them down in stealth without a single shot being fired.

Then there was this guard checking the contents of the supply drop, and I slit her throat using my machete quietly. She didn't even have time to reach for her sidearm before I had secured the area immediately surrounding the main objective.

I thought it was done, but then I noticed there was another guard stationed on top of the tower, whom I also took down in stealth after climbing the ladder. Once he was dealt with, the entire outpost was finally under my control and the supplies were mine for the taking.

Then I stole the primary supplies from the supply drop and also grabbed some more scrap from around the camp. I made sure to check every crate and shelf, leaving nothing behind for the soldiers to recover.

I continued following Juan towards Clara's camp after stealing whatever I could from the outpost. Juan looked impressed with how I handled the situation, though he didn't stop moving for even a second.

The camp was a long run from our current location, so we stayed on movement while Juan was saying a lot of things that I ignored mostly. He was lecturing me about the philosophy of being a guerrilla and the importance of resourcefulness in Yara.

I focused on the terrain instead, keeping my eyes open for any predatory animals or sudden ambushes along the trail.

Clara was glad to see Juan back in one piece, and she introduced a journalist who dared call Anton a monster to Dani. She explained that the lady was now an outcast.

Then Juan had a conversation with Dani where he taught Dani that to survive, they have to make do with anything they have. I got access to a workbench to work with and upgraded some of my weapons with the scrap I had just stolen before completing the operation.

It felt good to see my gear improve, knowing that the next mission would be even more dangerous.

How about we continue in another post?

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