[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

You quickly went to her side and reached out to stop the gun she was holding.

Then, you whisper comforting words to her:

"Lina, calm down, this isn't a convenient place..."

Neither of the men offered any resistance. You cannot continue to shoot and kill people in front of civilians.

The shooting just now occurred when that boy and woman picked up guns and pointed them at you.

In that case, it could be explained as self-defense, but now if shots are fired, it is retaliation, it is a massacre.

You didn't shoot the boy in any vital areas; he's already been taken away for emergency treatment.

As for whether he can be saved...

Your hand gripped it tightly for a moment, tense.

That depends on his luck.

After putting the two men into the car, you spoke kindly to the remaining civilians, advising them not to follow those lawless elements in starting a riot, otherwise something bad would happen sooner or later.

Many decisions made by a country cannot be changed by the unrest caused by ordinary people. Unless there is a powerful force behind them, it is the ordinary people themselves who will ultimately suffer.

If this is the case for many large countries, how much more so for a country that is constantly embroiled in war and struggles to even protect itself?

Human lives are merely stepping stones in factional conflicts.

After some persuasion, not knowing if they would listen, and not wanting to waste any more time, you got in the car and returned to the camp.

When they arrived at the camp, Gates patted Lina on the shoulder as he got out of the car.

Koenig and Wang Zhiqiang, who were guarding the two rioters, waited until everyone else had gotten off the bus before pushing the two rioters off the bus themselves.

Koenig led the murderous thugs in front, while Wang Zhiqiang led the instigating thugs behind.

After getting close to you, Koenig used a knife to cut the rope binding the thug's hands, then stuffed something into his hand and quickly walked away.

The thug raised his hand in confusion and looked at what he was holding: a black handgun.

In an instant, he understood!

He tried to pull out the pistol, but the next second a bullet pierced his heart!

He stared ahead at the girl, who still held her gun raised, her eyes fierce...

He collapsed to the ground with a thud!

Behind him, his companion, witnessing this scene, immediately spoke up indignantly:

"Fuck! What are you guys doing...?"

Behind him, Wang Zhiqiang reached out and covered his mouth, then whispered a warning in his ear:

"Shut up if you want to live."

Watching his companion's body being dragged away, he hurriedly nodded to indicate that he wouldn't say anything inappropriate.

But Wang Zhiqiang waited until everyone had gone far away before releasing his grip on the man's mouth.

Wang Zhiqiang had the man taken away and locked up. As he walked away, he disgustedly took off his gloves and threw them into the trash can as he entered the room.

After you finished everything here, you immediately ran to find the medical staff from today to inquire about the boy's condition.

But what they received in return were regretful expressions from the medical staff.

"I'm sorry, although it wasn't aimed at a vital area, his physical condition was already very poor, and ultimately we couldn't save him..."

In this war-torn and disease-ridden place, a child with poor health could easily lose his life from a single illness.

Besides, it was a bullet.

After the medical staff left, you slumped into a chair, feeling somewhat lost.

You killed a child with your own hands...

You don't know how long you were lost in thought until your phone vibrated, pulling you back to reality.

You look down at the screen, and in the pop-up message box is Nicoto's name.

You open your phone and tap on your messages.

Nicholas: YN, I want to talk to you.

ch.110: Confronting Nicholas

Nicholas's message came at the wrong time, yet it was also just the right time.

You're looking for something to do to temporarily forget about what's going on.

You typed on the keyboard and replied to Nicholas.

Okay, when?

I thought we would have to set a time, but I didn't expect Nicoto to act so quickly.

Nikoto: I'm near your camp right now, is it convenient for me to come out?

You felt like you'd been pricked in the butt, and you suddenly stood up!

what! ?

Is he really that proactive?

He only asks if we can meet when he gets outside your camp. If you don't see the message for two hours, wouldn't he just be waiting outside for nothing?

You hurried out of the camp, texting Nicholas as you went.

【Location?】

It seems they've been editing it for a while now, or it's already finished and just waiting for your inquiry.

Just two or three seconds after you successfully sent your message, he sent you his specific location information.

Nikto: After you leave the camp, walk 230 meters in the 2 o'clock direction, then it's behind the pile of stones 20 meters to your left.

Why are you hiding so far away?

You asked, still unsure:

[Nikto, are you normal now?]

Nikoto: Don't worry, I'm not that stupid to hurt you near your camp.

You just finished reading the message and looked up to see Ghost and Gates walking towards you.

"YN, dinner's ready. Where are you headed?"

The camp's small canteen is at the very back, but you're heading outwards, which is why Gates is asking you.

You instinctively put your phone away, and under the ghost's gaze, you answered Gates' question with a faint smile.

“Lieutenant Ghost, Sergeant Gates, I have to go out of the camp for a bit, I’ll be right back.”

If they find out you're meeting with people from other units, you'll probably be questioned for a long time, and they might even send someone to follow you.

Although that would be safer, it would be really inconvenient to communicate.

Is it safe?

The ghost suddenly spoke, presumably asking what you were supposed to do.

You carefully considered your answer and replied, "It should be safe."

Gates punched the ghost and then said to you:

"Alright, hurry back, or there won't be any food left for you."

You nodded, said goodbye to them, and turned to leave.

But you still take out your phone and send a message to Blizzard.

Blizzard, pack me some food. I'll be back late.

After all, you're not sure how long it will take.

Blizzard responded quickly:

Blizzard Queen: [OK, I promise you won't go hungry.]

After arranging dinner, you walked briskly towards the camp entrance.

Behind you, Gates watched the ghost stare at your departing figure and quipped:

"Aren't you worried? Should we go and check on them?"

The ghost turned around, its tone stiff.

“I am just her superior, not her father.”

Gates laughed: "Nobody says you're her father, but your eyes are so sharp they could pierce a person's back."

"If you care, just say so. Who are you trying to impress with your stubbornness?"

Ghost glanced at Gates and retorted without any politeness:

"Would you like me to make an appointment for you at an ophthalmology clinic?"

Gates shrugged, bored: "Alright, alright, let's go eat."

He turned and left after saying that, not wanting to argue with a stubborn and sharp-tongued guy.

The ghost followed, heading towards the small canteen.

Stepping outside, you realize it's already getting dark.

After you leave the camp, walk about two hundred meters in the direction of two o'clock, and sure enough, you will see a pile of stones on the left ahead.

You take out your pistol and stop when you are about ten meters away from the pile of stones, and call out.

"Nikto?"

There's no way around it, you have to be careful.

If you sense something's wrong, shoot him and then run away immediately.

A tall figure rose from behind the pile of stones. His blue eyes appeared subdued yet serene in the dim twilight.