[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

You just spoke Chinese, not English, so he doesn't know what you mean.

You pursed your lips and offered him a way out: "Apologize to me, and I'll tell you what I mean."

"Apologize? And then condone you going on such a dangerous mission? I won't..."

His voice was low, carrying a strong sense of stubbornness.

"Kruger! Even if it doesn't happen this time, it will happen again. I can't hide forever!"

Your voice is exceptionally high-pitched, revealing this fact.

As long as you are a soldier, you can't keep refusing unless you want to have nowhere to go!

Yes! Even if you don't serve in the base, they won't let you wander off the streets, but you're unwilling to be like a bird in a cage, making your life completely dependent on others.

"But I...can't bear to lose you."

The suddenly hoarse voice, like the wind struggling to squeeze through a crack, rose in a desolate tone with a faint sob.

Those light brown eyes looked at you with a sense of bewilderment.

He asked you:

"Madam, what should I do if something happens to you?"

"To die with you? Or to continue our aimless wandering?"

"I don't want to die, nor do I want to lose something after having it; wouldn't that be too tragic?"

You stared blankly at him, unable to answer the question, and too afraid to look into his bewildered eyes.

So you chose to escape, turning away under his gaze.

You walked slowly, looking dazed, your mind a jumble of thoughts. You hadn't expected to have a fight with Kruger, which also exposed his own anxieties and uncertainties.

You understand that he is anxious and worried because he cares about you.

But you also have your own dilemma. If you refuse him this time because of his concerns, what about in the future?

We can't keep considering their feelings and giving up our own choices, ultimately losing ourselves...

However, his confusion and worry are indeed heartbreaking.

Their reaction was so strong, even though it was just a potentially dangerous mission.

If one day you really leave...

"Ugh..."

You sat on the wooden chair and sighed deeply.

[~~~~~]

A voice and video notification sounded.

You slowly took out your phone, and only after seeing your brother's nickname on the screen did a slight relaxation appear on your blank face.

After you broke up with Wang Zhiqiang last time, and found out that the girl also called him "Brother Qiang," you changed his nickname in her contacts.

You composed your expression and then clicked to answer.

"Brother, what's up?"

You face the camera, smile, and ask him.

On the screen, Wang Zhiqiang frowned and pointed out sharply:

"Unhappy?"

You laugh it off: "No, I'm not unhappy."

Wang Zhiqiang sighed and pointed a finger at the screen, as if poking your head.

"Fake smile. Your eyes are practically crying, and you're hiding so you can't be found. You must be secretly being emo."

Having been seen through, you can only admit with frustration, "Okay, I am a little unhappy."

Wang Zhiqiang smiled and said, "I told you! Do you think I don't know you?"

But he didn't ask you why you were unhappy; he just smiled and tried to comfort you and calm you down.

"Baby, don't be emo, let me sing you a song."

You immediately ask curiously, "Bro, what are you going to sing?"

Wang Zhiqiang said proudly, "Wait! Let me show you."

As he spoke, he set up his phone, stood up, and searched the room, finally returning with a small cardboard box from a delivery.

Just as you were wondering what he was going to do with the cardboard box, you saw him lightly pat the box with his palm, producing a light and melodious tune.

Then, his clear voice rang out:

"My beloved, my sweetheart. Please forgive me, forgive my constant longing and yearning."

His mouth opens and closes, but his eyes are looking at you through the screen.

His eyes curved upwards, as if they were sparkling.

.......

"Passion is like the sun, tenderness is like the moon, you are my starlight, and also my faith."

"Oh, my girl, oh, my girl..."

His tone went from high-pitched to low and gentle, finally culminating in endless tenderness.

He gradually slowed down the speed at which he patted the cardboard box, and finally threw the box behind him, picked up his phone and brought it close to the screen to ask you.

"Baby, how's my singing?"

He deliberately flirts and flatters you, making you smile and finally utter a lighthearted joke.

"It's pretty good, but the retroflex ending is too obvious."

Just as Wang Zhiqiang opened his mouth to say something, you heard the tiger's roar.

"Zi Mo!!! Don't you dare throw trash on my bed!"

Wang Zhiqiang turned his head and quickly tried to explain, "Brother, calm down! It was a mistake, let me explain..."

Watching the commotion on the other end of the video, a smile appeared on your face, and the melancholy in your heart seemed to dissipate considerably.

Chapter 320: The Maw of the Abyss

The plan devised by the higher-ups was to provide armed support to help the Mexican G regime capture Reina's organization.

Anyway, they can only hide between the two countries, and it's only a matter of time before they are found.

But they clearly forgot that pushing someone to the brink only makes them go crazy faster!

When the first gas bomb exploded in Guerrero, you were immediately summoned and rushed to the airport without stopping.

When you gathered, you saw that Kruger and Nicoto were also there.

"The Chimera members joined voluntarily, so we might as well use them. As for the Alpha team, they received orders from their country to participate in the support efforts with us."

Wang Zhiqiang stands beside you and explains why they appeared.

You nod to indicate that you understand.

With a roar, the transport plane carried over eighty of you and a pile of supplies into the sky—

"Although Guerrero is not a core area, it is a crucial point on the Balsa River, which has 13 tributaries and flows through eight states in Mexico. Cyanide is highly toxic when it comes into contact with water. If a large amount is released into the Balsa River, it can directly destroy eight states!"

"Other units are on their way, and we will arrive in Mexico G in 10 hours. This mission is extremely dangerous, but we must stop Reina's terrorist acts. Are you ready, soldiers?"

Ahead, Price speaks to you, while Ghost stands silently behind him, both exuding a solemn aura.

"Captain, we're ready!"

A clear and loud response rang out from inside the cabin.

You stand with your hands behind your back, staring blankly ahead, and don't react when your eyes meet the ghost's.

Price's stylish beard twitched, his eyes crinkled, and he gave a seemingly innocent smile.

"Great! I'll throw you a celebration party after the mission is over!"

His words are a testament to the cause and effect; he is giving you a result in the hope that you will return safely.

For the next 10 hours, everyone remained almost silent, because you knew this was an extremely dangerous mission; the poison gas and the large-scale melee meant there was a high probability you would die.

You rubbed your fingers against the bracelet on your wrist, your eyes glancing at the man wrapped in a net in the far corner, hesitating whether to go over and talk to him.

You know they could have ignored these things as mercenaries, but he still chose to join.

You know why.

He was always aloof and conflicted, yet he always showed his attitude through his actions. You clearly understand him...

Just as you stand up to walk toward Kruger, Ghost appears with his men and arranges a squad for you.

You are assigned to Koenig's team, while Blizzard and Vita are assigned to teams of 8 to 10 people each, responsible for different areas.

A piercing alarm suddenly blared in the cabin. The news that Reina had detonated a poison gas bomb in the heart of the main city was like an ice pick, piercing everyone's spine with a stinging chill!

As the transport plane approached the city ahead, the clouds in the sky were dark and heavy, giving the feeling that the end of the world was coming.

Looking out the window at the scene outside, you immediately understood Reina's plan.

Thick rain clouds indicate an impending downpour, while cyanide reacts with water to form gas, releasing a highly toxic substance that can cause suffocation and death, spreading rapidly!

After the alarm ended, the ghostly eyes commanded with an imposing presence: "Five minutes, everyone complete donning your equipment!"

"Level 1 biohazard protection! Speed!"

Tactical boots slammed heavily onto the aircraft's alloy floor, and modular protective components rolled off the overhead storage compartments.

You quickly disassemble the protective suits and put on the gas masks.

"Check the airtightness of the mask first!"

This is your first time wearing protective gear, so you're not very familiar with it.

Blizzard's fingers trembled at the latch, and Gates grabbed her wrist: "Press the exhaust valve while exhaling; it's sealed when you hear a hissing sound."