[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

You're screaming inside: No, no! I just want you to know how great I am so my future applications will be easier to get approved!

But how can you just say it outright like this!

However... it's fine if he thinks that way, after all, his praise is also a form of recognition, isn't it?

Thinking of this, you immediately start flattering him.

Of course, that's why I'm working so hard! Your recognition means a lot to me!

After sending it, you give a deathly smile: Skull head, are you satisfied with this reply?

He was clearly satisfied.

Simon Riley: [Great job, you did very well. I hope you can achieve even better results.]

Yeah, you've had your fun.

Your efforts have been recognized, and by a cold and stern ghost at that. You have to admit, you're very happy.

You: [Yes, Lieutenant, I won't let you down!]

On the other hand, the ghost is feeling rather frustrated.

He had just finished showering and applying medicine to his wounds when he saw the message you sent on his phone.

He didn't want to pay attention, but then he remembered your smug smile.

Your naive desire for recognition is typical of your youth, just as he once had it.

Whatever, he's never stingy with a compliment.

But after reviewing those few brief sentences, he felt something was off.

"Damn it, the more I read this, the more it sounds like a father-daughter conversation. I don't want to be her dad!"

He typed and deleted, deleted and wrote again, and finally just tossed his phone aside.

Then, your phone, which you had put in your pocket after you finished working, vibrated.

Simon Riley: [Hmm.]

By the time you see this message, it's already very late.

There's nothing I can do; you're so busy you haven't even had time to take your phone out.

Not long after the sparring session, you were notified that a combat training match would be held in three days, and that you needed to set up the venue.

So you were ordered to move things, dig holes, and build bunkers.

No wonder Soap suddenly said that; it turns out he had already anticipated that you were going to prepare for a training battle.

You were so busy that it got dark, and you only had time to check your phone after you got back to your dorm and took a shower.

However, you didn't reply for two reasons. First, you genuinely didn't know what to say in this situation; you'd already said everything you needed to, and so much time had passed. Second, you were truly exhausted, didn't want to talk or chat, and just wanted to get some sleep.

Because you'll have to keep working the next day!

Three days later, you new recruits were divided into two teams, A and B, to conduct a combat exercise.

Each team consists of a captain, a medic, two demolition experts, two snipers, and the rest are assault soldiers.

The captain is responsible for commanding operations and making tactical decisions. If the captain is "killed in action," a replacement can be appointed.

The medic is responsible for rescue operations and has five rescue opportunities. Once a medic is "killed" during combat, they cannot be replaced.

Demolitionists are responsible for planting explosives and setting up obstacles, as well as destroying enemy explosives and clearing enemy obstacles. Once they are "killed" during combat, they cannot be replaced.

Snipers are responsible for scouting enemy positions and obstacles, and cooperating with teammates to conduct long-range sniping. Once a sniper is "killed" during combat, they cannot be replaced.

Assault troops are the vanguard of the team, responsible for quickly infiltrating enemy territory and raiding enemy personnel to achieve battlefield suppression.

The identities are determined by drawing blind boxes, and the team that eliminates the opponent's members first wins the battle.

The first exercise was a jungle battle, using paintball mode. Anyone successfully marked by a paintball would be eliminated.

ch.17: Something suddenly happened

"I'm in Team B, and my role is... an assault soldier!?"

Blizzard slowly opened the note he had received, and sighed after seeing the identity.

"I thought I was going to get the captain."

Vita laughed at her, "With you as the captain, this exercise probably won't last long."

Blizzard has a straightforward and easygoing personality, and her motto is "if I'm not happy, I'll do it." If she were the captain, she would probably lead the whole team to charge straight into battle.

Blizzard retorted: "No way! I'm still very reliable when it comes to serious matters!"

Vita nodded perfunctorily: "Yeah Yeah Yeah (Yes, yes, yes)"

When a group of people spend a lot of time together, their speech tends to influence each other, and they occasionally start using Chinese expressions because of you.

Her attitude made Blizzard not want to argue with her anymore, so they turned their attention to you.

"YN, what about you? What did you draw?"

When she asked you, you opened the note in your hand.

[Group A, Sniper.]

Blizzard looked disappointed: "What! We're not even in the same group!"

Vita waved the note in his hand: "Me too, I'm in Group A too!"

Blizzard raised his hand as if making a gun, aiming it back and forth between you and Vita.

"Hmph, then we're enemies now. Watch me kill you two traitors!"

You and Vita exchange a glance, then each of you lifts one of her arms, sandwiching her between your arms.

Blizzard looked completely bewildered: "What are you trying to do?"

You said with a cold expression, "Join us."

Vita also gave a cold laugh: "We are friends, and we will stay together forever."

You then said softly, "If we break her arms and legs, she'll never be able to leave us..."

We know you guys are just playing around, but Blizzard still got goosebumps and quickly begged for forgiveness:

"No! No! I'm not playing anymore, this is too terrible, I don't want such crazy emotions!"

Vita gave you a disdainful look, you shrugged back, and then you both simultaneously let go of each other's hands, looking bored.

After the fun is over, get ready. Tie your hair up, apply tactical camouflage to your face, put on your combat uniform, and then assemble at the training square.

After gathering, you can collect the corresponding equipment by presenting the slip of paper.

You are a sniper rifle, a paintball, and a camouflage shawl.

Everyone else had corresponding equipment, but the medic was different. In addition to a gun, he also had five bottles of cleaning solution to clean the paintballs, signifying a successful "rescue".

You haven't received medical training yet, so the medics in the exercise are just there for show. They actually fight like the assault troops, but provide rescue while fighting.

"Assault troops disperse and lie in ambush, medics stay in the rear on standby, snipers find positions to observe, and demolition experts wait for the snipers to report their positions before taking action."

As Talis's captain, he quickly formulated an initial operational deployment.

Upon receiving the order, you dispersed immediately.

You and another sniper split up; he went to the high ground, while you decided to head towards the center to find a hiding spot.

"To the east, at the two o'clock position, 60 meters from the border point, the enemy is setting up obstacles."

The first report came quickly through the walkie-talkie: a sniper from the high ground.

You should hide quickly, then set up your sniper rifle and use the scope to scout around.

You found a pit, a good place to hide, where a person can be completely covered.

You jump into the pit, crouch down and kneel to hold the gun, only half your head sticking out is enough.

The other sniper reported the situation on the right, so you should point the camera at the left.

"To the east, at the eleven o'clock position, 260 meters from the border, the enemy has planted an explosive device."

Once you notice any movement, quickly report your location.

The two teams set up bases on opposite sides; they were in the east and you were in the west.

Even in exercises, the actual combat is not about reckless charges and killings; a long period of time is spent on setting up defenses and conducting reconnaissance in the early stages.

As a sniper, you can only lie in wait, motionless, and observe until you receive orders from your captain.

Only after they had figured out everything they could did Taliss order the assault troops to cover the demolition team clearing obstacles.

"Captain, we've reached the obstacle and are ready to dismantle it."

The demolition expert reported on his actions.

While you're operating the demolition team, you're also observing their surroundings to ensure you can provide remote support if enemies approach.

"Obstacles cleared, safe area."

Having received the report that everything was complete, you slowly moved the scope and continued your patrol.

Suddenly, a sharp pain strikes your abdomen, and you feel a familiar sensation in your lower body.

Oh no! Something's happened!

You've been doing high-intensity training for the past two months, which has caused you to miss your period. At first, you were worried, but Blizzard said it's normal and it will return once the training intensity decreases.

But you never expected it to happen at this time!

Moreover, perhaps because it had been so long since you last came, coupled with the intense training you had undergone before, this time you were in exceptionally much pain, a pain you had never felt before.

You know you should report it, but the exercise has already begun, and you've even heard the first gunshot.

It's not good to disrupt the team's rhythm at times like this.

You think to yourself, since you're a sniper and don't need to be out and about, you can just endure it.

Consider it a physical test.

You changed from a kneeling position to a squatting position, trying to relieve the tormenting pain by squeezing your abdomen with your legs.