Lord: Starting with Summoning the Regular Army of Earth

In the auditorium of Yangcheng No. 1 High School, nearly a hundred elites who had been urgently recruited sat in neat rows, completely silent.

The air seemed to be filled with a heavy sense of anticipation, curiosity, and the pressure of the unknown.

The soldiers from the "Sharp Blade" regiment had changed into dark training uniforms without any markings. They stood tall and straight, their eyes as sharp as eagles.

Meanwhile, the experts, engineers, and craftsmen from various fields, all dressed in uniform dark blue uniforms, maintained absolute silence despite their different temperaments—some were calm, some focused, and some still carrying a hint of confusion from their first arrival.

On the podium, Qin Weiguo appeared, still dressed in a crisp Zhongshan suit, his steps steady and his presence commanding.

Behind him, the huge projection screen was pitch black, as if it contained a secret that could devour all light.

"Comrades!" Qin Weiguo's voice was deep and powerful, instantly capturing everyone's attention. "First of all, on behalf of the nation, I thank you all for answering the call to come. The reason I have gathered you, the top experts and warriors from your respective fields, here is because of an unprecedented, top-secret mission that is beyond imagination, which requires your execution."

Below the stage, everyone unconsciously straightened their backs a little and held their breath slightly.

"Before the formal mission briefing, I need you to sign the highest level of confidentiality agreement. Everything you are about to hear and see concerns the highest interests and future destiny of the nation and its people. Any form of disclosure, whether intentional or unintentional, will be treated as treason and will be dealt with without exception!"

Qin Weiguo's gaze swept across the entire room, carrying a heavy sense of pressure.

Staff quickly distributed and collected the signed agreements.

Once everything was ready, the lights in the venue dimmed, leaving only the faint glow of the podium and screen.

Qin Weiguo took a deep breath, his tone solemn: "What you are about to see and hear may seem unbelievable, even absurd. But please believe that everything presented is a true record of what actually happened and is based on logical deductions from intelligence."

As he spoke, he pressed the controller.

The screen lit up, but instead of a military map or enemy information, it displayed a clear surveillance video.

The footage shows a high school classroom where students are having a self-study session.

Suddenly, a phantom resembling a crystal pendant appeared in front of a boy. Curious, the boy reached out and touched it, then collapsed onto his desk.

The scene then shifts, and the classroom is now empty, with only the phantom of the crystal pendant and the boy slumped over his seat remaining.

However, the next second, the illusory image of the crystal pendant suddenly shone brightly and quickly evolved into a huge geometric pattern with an extremely complex structure, composed of shimmering energy lines—a living "magic circle" that defied the existing laws of physics.

wow——

Upon seeing this, a chorus of suppressed gasps and gasps erupted from the audience.

Seeing scenes that should appear in entertainment works during such a serious national mission is indeed unexpected, and even absurd.

However, the surveillance timestamps are clearly visible, and the location is clearly marked as "Yangcheng No.1 Middle School, Grade 12 (5)," which is the high school they are currently attending.

The scene shifts again, back to the same classroom, where three students are lying on monitoring beds. The image clearly shows three beams of light connecting the three students to a magic circle.

This was followed by video footage of the three students waking up, and the conversation between Professor Zhou Zhe and them.

After everyone heard the three students recount their experiences—how their classmate Matthew was transported to another world and how they themselves were summoned there—

The entire auditorium was thrown into turmoil once again, with doubt, shock, and a sense of absurdity etched on every face.

But many others had eyes filled with excitement.

For example, Lei Hu, Sun Xiaochuan, Zhao Gang and others seemed to have figured out why this mission was so strange, and understood what kind of incredible yet exciting mission they were about to face.

Qin Weiguo did not stop it, allowing this wave of impact to wash over him.

He played the next video.

It is a video of five experts, including Zhou Zhe and Zhao Lanxin, being "summoned" by a magic circle, and their account of what they saw and heard on their way to Jinshi Ridge after they woke up.

After the five experts finished explaining everything about the other world and Emberstone Ridge in detail, the commotion in the auditorium gradually subsided, replaced by a deathly silence caused by overwhelming shock.

With such a complete chain of evidence, it's impossible not to believe it.

The sense of absurdity began to be replaced by a profound sense of awe that touched upon the essence of the world.

The shock of witnessing a miracle, seeing aliens, or the end of the universe left everyone feeling unsettled and as if in a dream.

As the lights dimmed, Qin Weiguo's figure once again became the focus.

The screen switches between a computer-generated schematic diagram of Ember Ridge and a goblin concept art.

"Comrades, I know the shock you feel right now, just like I did. But this is exactly what happened here not long ago. The magic circle is right here in this high school classroom. The other end of the magic circle connects to an unknown world beyond our imagination; a real world with magic, various strange races, and a civilization level similar to the Middle Ages; a fantasy world that seems to belong only in works of fiction. But now, it has entered our lives so directly and realistically..."

Next, Qin Weiguo succinctly introduced the predicaments facing Jinshiling, such as the goblin threat, food crisis, and resource scarcity, as well as the strategic significance of this mission for the country and all mankind.

"And your mission!" Qin Weiguo's voice suddenly rose, filled with undeniable power, "is to be the first organized advance force, projecting your consciousness into another world, transforming into goblins, to assist Comrade Matthew in surviving, building, and becoming strong in the perilous Emberstone Ridge!"

He paused, his sharp gaze sweeping over the soldiers and experts below, whose faces still held a mixture of astonishment and disbelief. "I know this is a pipe dream. The foundations of modern technology may be nonexistent there. But that's precisely why your value is irreplaceable. The knowledge in your minds, the skills honed through countless trials, the iron will—whether military tactics, engineering techniques, agricultural knowledge, or even those traditional, even outdated, handicrafts—will be the core capital that allows us to turn lead into gold and create miracles in that world!"

These words were like a shot in the arm, injected into everyone's heart.

The confusion and shock in many eyes began to fade, replaced by a sense of mission and high morale ignited by the enormous challenge.

Especially Sun Xiaochuan, Lei Hu, Zhao Gang and others, their cheeks were flushed, and when they exchanged glances, they could all see the shock, excitement and urgency in each other's hearts that they were suppressing.

If it weren't for the fact that the leader was speaking at the top of the stage and they had to follow the rules, they would have already erupted in cheers.

"The task force composition and initial deployment are as follows." Qin Weiguo didn't give everyone time to digest the shock, cutting straight to the practical aspects. His tone returned to its usual calm and methodical manner. "Based on the advance team's initial assessment, we will adopt a multi-pronged, coordinated development strategy..."

He briefly reiterated the core tasks of each group.

The forward defense and reconnaissance team is responsible for establishing security barriers, scouting enemy positions, constructing fortifications, and hunting within limits.

The agricultural and geological exploration teams worked together to address the fundamental needs of survival, improve the soil, and explore for resources.

The Basic Science and Technology Application Group prioritizes monetizing its technology and quickly exchanging it for resources.

The Logistics and Information Integration Team coordinates the overall situation and ensures operational support.

"Specific tactical details, technical solutions, and action plans will be discussed and formulated by the leaders of each group later," Qin Weiguo concluded, his gaze sweeping across the room. "Comrades, we are about to step onto completely unknown land, facing challenges beyond the scope of any textbooks or exercises. But I believe that with your wisdom, courage, and boundless loyalty to the nation, you will surely overcome all difficulties and forge an unprecedented path for our nation in this foreign world!"

"Now. Group leaders, please lead your members to the designated area for final mission preparation and equipment setup. The consciousness projection window will open in three hours."

"Yes, sir!"

The entire audience rose to their feet, their roars thundering and echoing throughout the auditorium.

As Qin Weiguo announced the adjournment of the meeting, the crowd began to leave in an orderly manner.

Following instructions, the non-military research experts and craftsmen were the first to stand up. Guided by the staff, they whispered among themselves as they headed towards different preparation areas, still filled with excitement and countless questions.

In an instant, only the military team members dressed in training uniforms remained in the auditorium.

The soldiers, who had been silent just moments before, now maintained their basic formation, but their barely suppressed excitement and chatter spread like thawing spring water throughout the ranks.

Lei Hu took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, all the shock and disbelief in his heart turning into a strange excitement and exhilaration.

The scar on his face twitched slightly, and he looked intently at his comrade beside him: "Holy crap, this is really eye-opening! We brothers are actually going to fight in another world! This is so damn exciting!"

"Yeah, I never thought I'd be leaving the solar system before I've even been abroad." Zhao Gang's words drew a low chuckle from those around him.

"And it feels like we've suddenly regressed to the era of cold weapons, like a dream," another person added.

"One word: awesome! Finally, it's time for fists to speak. All my skills will finally have a chance to be put to use, haha." Li Yuangang looked eager and ready to fight.

He could almost see himself wielding a giant axe, unleashing his power on the battlefield of another world.

Lei Hu turned his head and saw Sun Xiaochuan, who seemed to be lost in thought, beside him. He patted him hard on the shoulder and laughed, "Xiaochuan, what are you daydreaming about? This is really your stage to shine!"

"Yeah, now I understand why we chose you. When the time comes, our brothers' long-range support will all depend on your bow. You're our strategic sniper!" Zhao Gang said with a smile.

"Yes, no problem, but only if there's a decent bow in that world." Sun Xiaochuan's face was full of a confident smile.

Scout He Rui chuckled and interjected, "Don't worry, Xiao Chuan. With so many expert engineers over there, getting some high-performance crossbows will be a piece of cake. Maybe before long, they'll even be able to whip up an otherworldly version of the Gauss rifle!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gang became even more excited: "Haha, if we can really replicate our modern equipment system in another world, even if it's a magical world, we can turn it upside down!"

"Yeah, just thinking about it is awesome!" He Rui nodded, his eyes filled with longing.

"Even without airplanes and artillery, with our modern tactical thinking, strict discipline, and individual combat skills, we can easily crush them there, right?" Li Yuangang said excitedly, his face full of eagerness.

At this moment, Chen Mo, usually so calm, adjusted his glasses and analyzed the situation with a composed expression: "We can't be blindly optimistic. Didn't the leader say that our vessel in this other world is a goblin form, with a weak body? This means our strength, speed, and endurance will be severely limited. The foundation of modern tactical systems is the physical fitness and equipment of soldiers, and we are likely at a significant disadvantage in both of these areas. This isn't a dimensional reduction attack; it's more like injecting a soul into a weaker being, using top-tier consciousness and experience to drive low-level hardware. The challenge is far greater than we imagined."

His words were like a bucket of cold water, calming down the hot-blooded Li Yuangang and others a little, but they did indeed point out the core difficulty of this mission.

"You're such a spoilsport! You've dampened my enthusiasm by half," Li Yuangang complained with a resentful look in his eyes.

Everyone laughed, and the initial sense of absurdity and excitement gradually subsided into a more solid sense of caution and determination belonging to professional soldiers.

They all knew that this was not a novel and exciting game, but a real war for survival under completely unfamiliar rules.

Although it's just a consciousness traveling back in time, who knows if dying there means you're truly dead?

Just then, Sun Zhengwu, the head of the frontline defense and reconnaissance team, walked to the front of the group.

His gaze swept across the instantly silent ranks, and the soldiers who had been chattering just moments before immediately straightened their backs. All the noise ceased abruptly, leaving only absolute silence and focus.

"Attention, everyone!" Sun Zhengwu's loud and powerful voice echoed in the empty auditorium. "As planned, form two columns! Target: Tactical preparation area in Gymnasium No. 2. Run—forward!"

"yes!"

Nearly a hundred people responded in unison, their voices shaking the roof tiles.

Without the slightest hesitation or delay, the team sprang into action instantly, their movements perfectly synchronized, their footsteps resounding and powerful, like a sophisticated machine beginning to run.

They quickly formed two tight columns, jogged out of the auditorium, and headed towards the next assembly point.

Throughout the entire process, apart from footsteps and the occasional brief command, there were no other sounds.

All the previous excitement, discussion, and doubts were now suppressed and transformed into absolute focus and iron discipline in carrying out orders.

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