[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

"The butterflies have all flown out of my dreams, so many things are destined to be different. How can you be so sure that I'm an outsider, and not part of it all?"

Yuri walked towards you, bent down, and looked you in the eye at close range.

“You are not part of it, I’m sure of it.”

"But you can choose to be a part of it. Would you like to work with me to find a way to survive here, yn?"

His indifferent eyes seemed exhausted, yet a glimmer of hope shone through.

After thinking for a while with your eyes lowered, you spoke:

"Yuri, if all you want is to live, I'll help you find a way."

The plot is predetermined; you can neither speak of it nor change it, but there will always be unexpected events.

Your arrival, and Yuri's integration, were both unexpected.

Well then, you might want to give it a try.

Not just for yourself, not just for Yuri, but also for Ghost and the others.

Especially... soap.

Chapter 250: Nine-Player Game

Soap, his death was too tragic.

Although you haven't had a chance to play the old version of Modern Warfare, you've probably heard of some of the more famous storylines.

Soap's death, in particular, is a recurring theme in both the old and new versions. These two deaths have made him a character that many players find difficult to accept and a topic of much discussion.

After spending so much time with the soap, you've developed feelings for it and don't want it to meet a tragic end.

Moreover, in the old version, the ghost's ending was also death...

Thinking of this, a sharp pain shot through your heart.

So, will the new version's unrevealed plot repeat the same mistakes?

Just like... soap.

So, you don't mind teaming up with Yuri to find a way to avoid these plot points.

Yuri finally showed a friendly smile and extended his hand to you.

"Then, we'll be allies from now on."

You reached out and shook his hand, a genuine smile on your face.

"Of course, but..."

"Yuri, YN, what are you talking about here?"

Soap's clear voice came from behind, and you and Yuri turned your heads to look at it at the same time.

Soap, wearing a fluffy hat, strode over and put his hand on Yuri's shoulder.

"Yuri, I've finally found you."

Yuri's usually serious face showed a relaxed smile.

Your gaze shifted, and suddenly you understood.

Yuri... he probably wasn't just doing it for himself.

The ghost following behind Soap walked slowly, its sharp eyes fixed on your and Yuri's clasped hands.

You immediately let go of her hand, then asked with a smile:

"Lieutenant, Sergeant Soap, what are you doing here?"

You and Yuri are in a very remote location right now, in a corner of the base with no way out. There are usually few people around, and now that the weather is cold, even fewer people will come out.

“We need to talk to Yuri about something, but we can’t get in touch with him, so we came out to look for him.”

Soap was the first to answer.

You nodded knowingly: "Okay, you guys chat, I'll be going now."

Given the current situation, it's really inconvenient for you and Yuri to continue talking.

"Need not!"

Soap immediately retorted, then said with a smile:

"I need to speak with Yuri. We'll leave now."

After saying that, he put his arm around Yuri's neck and led him away, leaving you and the ghost staring at each other in silence.

Feeling the ghost's scrutinizing gaze, you subconsciously feel guilty even though you haven't done anything wrong.

Perhaps this is the intimidating power of a superior officer...

"Little bird, explain."

The ghost took the initiative to ask questions.

You certainly couldn't tell the truth, so you gave a vague answer: "We were just talking about some training-related issues."

Yuri is currently your primary instructor, so it's normal for us to discuss training issues.

"It's just a training issue; we need to meet alone. And you're even holding hands?"

The ghost clearly didn't believe it; even its low, hoarse voice deepened several notches.

You immediately retorted, "What do you mean by holding hands? It's just a handshake, a friendly handshake!"

After saying that, you immediately took two steps forward and hooked your hand around his little finger.

"Look, this is what holding hands is all about."

The ghost then takes your hand and tries to dissuade you.

“Yuri won’t do. There’s too much of an age gap between you two. You’re not a good match.”

You laugh helplessly: "Simon, what are you thinking? I have absolutely no interest in Yuri!"

"Your credibility with me is very low in this regard. But that's alright..."

He took your hand, raised it to his lips behind his mask, and kissed your fingertips through the fabric and mask.

"This time, I'll have faith in you."

You feel the faint warmth emanating from your fingertips as you gaze into his seemingly sorrowful brown eyes.

My heart suddenly felt a ticklish sensation, as if it had been gently caressed by a feather.

You suddenly grab the ghost by the collar and tiptoe closer to him.

"Then keep your eyes on me, Simon."

Thankfully, aside from the flames of war, we still have each other in our eyes...

Your lips, exhaling a puff of white mist, press against the back of your own finger, then slowly remove it...

The image of an innocent young girl gently kissing a hard, hollow skull is both bizarre and beautiful.

A strong arm gently embraced my lower back, as if trying to steady my tiptoeing posture, or perhaps wanting to get closer to me.

In a secluded corner, on the pristine white snow, your intimate figures were reflected in a pair of eyes, igniting an invisible flame.

After talking things out with Yuri, this alliance based on shared secrets brought you both closer.

The most obvious sign is that you're eating together more often.

Although Yuri always has a serious expression, he has a lot to talk about, and they all subtly reveal his purpose: to save himself and survive.

But you don't mind because you share the same goal.

Because Wang Zhiqiang knew about your special relationship with Yuri, he didn't say much about your closeness.

Ghost and Yuri are teammates, so they won't get angry easily over something as trivial as you being on good terms with each other. But they'll often appear in front of you with soap on them.

Kruger seemed to care little about Yuri and dislike him, often dismissively retorting when Yuri brought up topics.

In contrast, Koenig seemed very well-behaved, always quietly eating his own food.

Only Nikoto, regardless of which personality he is, seems to be very dissatisfied with Yuri. Whenever Yuri gets close, he exudes an aura of repulsion.

During this period, apart from Yuri, who was basically always eating with you, you only met the others randomly. Since Yuri didn't care much about what they thought of him, the situation wasn't too awkward.

But today, unexpectedly, everyone has gathered, including Blizzard.

Nine people were forced to sit together by using soap to join two tables together.

Feeling the curious and strange looks from those around you, you lower your head and mentally praise the soap.

Haha, how thoughtful of you, McTavish!

"YN, do you think it's possible to resurrect a person by transferring their brain to a new body right after death but before brain death? If they are resurrected in a new body, are they still themselves?"

Yuri has started again, asking you questions that sound strange but reveal his ulterior motives.

But this topic piqued your interest, so you decided to join the discussion.

"A person's thoughts are controlled by the brain, and other organs are only there to maintain bodily functions, so even if the body is changed, he should still be himself."

Kruger sneered: "This is a pointless topic. Putting aside the difficulty, the body will have a rejection reaction. If you have to change bodies before you've fully recovered, can you even be considered alive?"

Nikoto glared coldly at Yuri: "What's your purpose in asking her these strange questions all the time!"

Ghost also warned, "Yuri, this is not what your training should include."

Wang Zhiqiang quickly stepped in to mediate: "Don't be nervous, don't be nervous. It's just a chat. Maybe YN is interested too."

As soon as you said that, everyone's eyes turned to you, putting you under immense pressure.

This situation is unacceptable no matter who you agree with, and it feels like it could potentially lead to even greater conflict.

So you choose to change the subject.

"Hey! With so many people gathered here today, how about we play a game?"

ch.251: Turtle Soup Noodles