[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

You walked up behind Lina and patted her shoulder reassuringly.

Lina turned around, reached out and hugged you, her warm tears wetting your shoulder.

You silently stroke her trembling back. Although you cannot feel her pain, this at least gives her some support and comfort.

Half an hour later, the ghosts and the others walked in and stopped in their tracks when they saw the paper flowers covering Lance.

The ghost instructed his men to prepare Lance's body, and then spoke to them in a calm voice.

"The rioters instigated unrest among civilians and resulted in the death of one of our teammates. I have reported the situation and received approval to arrest the rioters who caused the injuries. If we encounter violent resistance, we can use light weapons to fight back."

Light weapons refer to conventional weapons such as firearms and grenades, and if the level of danger increases, man-portable missiles may also be used.

In other words, you can now go and capture the person who killed Lance, and if you encounter resistance or attacks, you can use these methods to defend yourself and fight back!

As soon as the news came out, everyone was eager to get moving and requested to be mobilized immediately.

They were afraid that if they arrived any later, they wouldn't even be able to find a trace of the thugs.

The ghost raised its hand to silence your noise.

"Quiet! You have ten minutes to prepare. The car is waiting outside."

Upon hearing this, you scattered and went to put on your gear and take your rifles.

Talis and Koenig, without even tending to their own injuries, set off with the others.

This is a revenge operation. You've mobilized most of your forces, driving armored vehicles towards Sector 3.

Throughout the journey, you were silent yet excited.

Lina, in particular, had a hint of ruthlessness in her reddened eyes.

Upon arriving at Zone 3, before you even got off the bus, a group of civilians surrounded you, their faces filled with unease and anxiety.

It's no wonder they're nervous; after all, your commotion this time was quite significant.

Three armored vehicles arrived, and fully armed teammates disembarked, each carrying a rifle and even three individual rocket launchers.

The ghost got out of the car and coldly demanded of the group of civilians, "Hand over the person."

Gates added, "Hand over the people who killed our team members, and we can guarantee your safety; otherwise..."

At Gates's signal, you all pulled the bolts of your guns as a show of force.

If possible, you do not want to use force against civilians.

But if they don't cooperate or even resist, then you should exercise your rights.

Among the civilians, there are not only adult men, but also women and children, which is why you cannot act rashly.

Just as the common people were filled with fear and hesitation, a loud voice rang out.

"They barged into our territory with guns, saying they'd protect us. A bunch of hypocrites! Do you really trust them?!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions on the commoners' faces gradually hardened, and their eyes began to show rejection as they looked at you.

You and Blizzard exchange a glance.

Instigator!

These words seem to be for the benefit of ordinary people, but in reality, they are inciting their emotions and making them resent you.

Koenig pointed his gun at the person who had spoken and shouted sternly, "Come out!"

The man not only didn't come out, but he also took two steps back and looked at you with a defiant gaze.

It's as if they're saying: Shoot! Do you dare to shoot?

He was certain that the peacekeeping forces would not be allowed to fire first, which is why he dared to challenge you so recklessly.

But this time you won't indulge them, especially Koenig, you definitely won't.

He pulled the trigger, and the bullet grazed the man's head!

This shot shattered the man's smug expression and ignited panic among the civilians.

"They've opened fire! The peacekeeping forces have opened fire!"

Gates fired two shots into the air as a deterrent.

"Quiet down, all of you! This is your last warning. Hand over the murderer and we'll guarantee your safety. If you resist, don't blame us for using some methods."

Wang Zhiqiang also stepped forward to persuade them: "Those rioters who instigated you don't care about you at all; they just use you as tools to create unrest!"

While you were trying to persuade him, the man quietly approached a little boy and slipped a pistol into his hand.

He leaned close to the boy's ear and whispered a seductive word:

“These people are hindering your progress. Kill them, kill all those who stand in your way, and you will be able to live a happy and peaceful life.”

The boy's hand holding the gun trembled. The man reached out and covered his trembling hands, like a kind elder, comforting him.

"Don't be afraid, they won't shoot you. You are a child, and you are under humanitarian protection."

But he didn't say that whoever picks up a weapon becomes a dangerous person the moment they take up arms.

You noticed the commotion on the boy's side, so you raised your gun and pointed it at them.

"Child, don't listen to his instigation, don't raise a gun!"

Anyone who dares to use a weapon against you will be shot dead immediately!

This is for self-preservation, and also an order!

You scolded him nervously, because you really didn't want to hurt a vulnerable child.

The man patted the boy on the shoulder and uttered a devilish whisper:

"Think about your father, how he died..."

The boy seemed to be provoked by those words, and his gaze towards you gradually turned to hatred as he roared angrily.

"This government is rotten to the core! If you come to help them, you're accomplices too, and accomplices deserve to die!"

As he spoke, he slowly raised his pistol and pointed it at you...

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You shook your head repeatedly, constantly trying to stop him: "NO! No, listen to me, child..."

But your advice was clearly not heeded.

The moment the boy held the gun level, you finally pulled the trigger.

One shot hit his right shoulder!

The boy dropped the pistol and screamed in pain.

"Ouch...that hurts!"

"You're lying... Mom..."

His voice grew fainter and fainter as he gradually fell into a coma.

The man standing nearby saw the boy's miserable state but did not help, nor did he show any remorse. Instead, he shouted loudly.

"They opened fire! They killed Edel!"

A middle-aged woman rushed to the boy's side, called out his name a few times in anguish, and then turned to glare at you resentfully.

Then, she picked up the gun from the ground...

You grit your teeth, ready to pull the trigger, when a gunshot rings out from behind you.

The gun was aimed at the woman's forehead, causing her already unsteady body to collapse completely.

You turn around, and you see a ghost.

"When you have a gun in your hand, don't hesitate, yn."

His indifferent tone conveyed the most profound instruction.

You nodded: "I know, Lieutenant."

You are not some selfless and great person; you would never choose someone else's life over your own.

You can save, you can help, you can give, but you absolutely cannot wait to die.

If I'm going to die, I'll take the other person down with me, otherwise it won't be a loss!

Having watched helplessly as you killed two people, the other civilians had completely lost their resolve, their faces now filled with fear.

Originally, they had the courage to resist because they were confident that you wouldn't hurt them. Now, however, you have become real 'villains' in their eyes, and they have become timid.

But they might not actually know where the person you're looking for is.

Under your questioning, the men remained silent, while the women, holding their children and weeping, said they didn't know, but their eyes would unconsciously glance in one direction.

Following their gaze, you seized the man who had instigated the incident and interrogated him about the whereabouts of the murderous thug.

Although the man was somewhat frightened, he remained tight-lipped.

Koenig walked over and punched the man in the face, then raised his gun and pressed it against the man's chin.

Under the man's tense gaze, Koenig threatened in a low voice:

"You won't talk? I'll let the bullet go in here and come out of your head. Even God won't be able to save you then!"

After saying that, Koeniglough cocked the rifle, and the muzzle of the loaded rifle was pressed against the man's chin, posing a risk of accidental discharge.

At that moment, the man felt as if the originally cold muzzle of the gun had become scalding hot.

Koenig was already intimidating enough, and this action made him even more terrifying.

The man looked up, swallowed hard twice, and then spoke weakly.

"I...I said..."

Based on the location given by the man, Wang Zhiqiang led his men to a dilapidated residential building behind the building and captured the man who killed Lance.

The moment the man was led out, Lina immediately took two steps forward, her voice shrill as if it had cracked.

"It was him! He's the one who killed Lance! I will never... forget that hideous face!"

As she spoke, her hand holding the gun trembled.