On Kadan Island, the largest island in the Mergui Archipelago, base commander Saw Ghay Moo was bored to death after standing for hours. He and his team had been guarding the dock like they always did… but tonight, it was unusually exhausting. The operation had started earlier than usual, and for some reason, the other party had shown far more activity than normal.
But Ghay Moo had no reason to complain. The other party was their benefactor. Without their weapons and medicine, the Karen National Liberation Army would never have reached its current position. So, he endured. And he knew his men were enduring too.
Just as the sky began to show hints of morning light, the activity at the dock ceased and the ship started to pull away.
As the vessel faded into the mist, Ghay Moo couldn't wait any longer. He turned on his radio and ordered, "Soldiers, move to the dock."
