[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

"Oh dear, my sweet girl, don't cry. Mommy won't mention it anymore, Mommy won't mention it anymore."

Her hand, which had been on your head, immediately moved down to wipe away the tears on your cheeks.

You immediately reached out and hugged her!

"Waaaah...waaaah, Mommy..."

Smelling the comforting scent emanating from her, you finally burst into tears!

Although she was at a loss, she didn't say much else, but just patted your back gently and comforted you softly.

"My dear girl, my dear girl."

You nestled in her arms, inwardly blaming yourself:

Your family is so good; you shouldn't be attached to those illusory things!

Just treat it all as a dream, a dream you should forget once you wake up.

You close your eyes, and tears silently stream down your face.

Yes, it was just a dream...

ch.344: Bystander

The next day, with your eyes still a little swollen, your younger brother dragged you to a comic convention.

On the subway, you reluctantly fix his hair again.

"Look down! I told you to use more hairspray, but you just wouldn't listen."

Even though they are younger than you, they are much taller than you, which often makes you feel it's unfair.

He's going to cosplay a game character today and insists on dragging you along, saying he's afraid you'll grow mushrooms at home.

After a soft hum, the younger brother confidently replied, "That's more natural, that's what you call a true recreation!"

You nodded: "Okay, okay, I'll restore it. I hope this is the last time I'll help you organize it!"

In the convention hall, the bustling crowd resembles an overturned palette, with colorful wigs and skirts flashing past your eyes.

You grip your brother's wrist as you weave through the crowd, his shoes gliding across the smooth floor, while your eyes scan every corner like radar.

When he sees a character he likes, he will take the initiative to ask for a photo.

Of course, he will also enthusiastically cooperate when someone asks him to take a photo with the characters he plays.

And you, with your bag on your back, stand aside and wait, letting him wander through the diverse crowds.

Suddenly, your younger brother grabbed your wrist and pushed you forward, the plastic bracelet rattling softly on your wrists.

"Sis, look! Over there!"

He pointed in a direction, and when you looked in that direction, all you could see was a huge crowd of people.

You reply to him helplessly, "I can't see it."

I feel it's unfair that you guys are so tall!

The younger brother chuckled: "Come on, I'll help you squeeze in!"

Before you could even say anything, he led you through the crowd.

Only after you've squeezed your way to the front row can you see what's inside.

The tall man was dressed in tactical gear, and beneath a skull mask on his face were a pair of deep brown eyes.

You froze, staring blankly.

The man happened to look up at you, but his gaze wasn't intimidating at all; instead, he smiled at you.

Want to take a photo together?

His voice was very gentle, completely different from the deep one I remembered...

You suddenly snapped back to reality!

No! Although it looks very similar, you know he's just a cosplayer!

His equipment was brand new, showing no signs of training, and his eyes lacked the depth of someone who had been through many battles and the tragic quality of someone with a story to tell.

He's playing the ghost in the game, not... your Simon.

You wanted to shake your head, but your younger brother beat you to it, pulling you toward the man and enthusiastically taking a photo with him.

Throughout the entire process, you kept your head down, appearing restrained, but in reality, you were already lost in thought.

It's so close that you can smell the clothes and equipment, but there's no familiar tobacco smell.

His arms weren't strong enough, and his posture wasn't standard...

stop!!!

You stopped yourself.

Stop thinking about it, you should forget it!

On the way back, your expression was blank, which worried your younger brother.

"Sis, what's wrong? Are you tired?"

You shook your head, then nodded.

"I think so, I feel a little sleepy."

His younger brother patted him on the shoulder, offering a very heartwarming suggestion:

"Then lean on me and rest for a while. I'll wake you up when we get to our stop."

Although you are siblings and have a good relationship, you maintain a proper distance from each other because you are older now.

But today, you look really unwell, and he doesn't feel comfortable letting you force yourself to keep going.

You nodded, closed your eyes, and rested your head on his shoulder.

As darkness enveloped me, my hearing became even more acute; the chatter of those around me and the swaying of the subway seemed like hypnotic spells.

A soft "drip," like a drop of water falling into a lake, caused the ripples to gradually distort, revealing scene after scene...

"Boom!"

The ghost angrily slammed its fist on the table!

Three days have passed since Kruger stole the bird, and there's still no news about it!

Nikoto was also stubborn; no matter how much he was threatened or bribed, he didn't reveal Kruger's plans or location.

Even ghosts would doubt... whether even he himself knew the answer.

Reina was secretly locked in an interrogation room, but no information was obtained from him. Perhaps it was because he was already prepared to die that he refused to betray his 'ally'.

The demands for accountability from General Sheffield also annoyed and displeased Ghost.

All these problems piled up, bringing his emotions to the brink of explosion. He wanted nothing more than to destroy everything that annoyed him!

"Lieutenant, we have a new lead with Vita."

Soap strode in, her voice tinged with excitement.

They've been hitting walls everywhere lately, which might be a way for them to break out of this predicament.

The ghost suppressed his turbulent emotions and slowly looked at Soap, gesturing for him to continue.

Soap immediately reported the situation.

It turns out that on the third day after Vita was removed from the hospital and left alone in Mexico, her location was moved from the hospital.

It's normal for him to move around, since he can be discharged as soon as he feels better.

However, the fact that someone without any identification could leave and cross the border without any hindrance clearly indicates that they were being helped or received by someone.

Soap used satellite detection, combined with Vita Location's tracking of the vehicle's route and time, to locate a military off-road vehicle and a blurry photograph of a man.

“Zane, organizer of the Jackal Military Contracting Group, is a former Nigerian Army captain who served in the military for 12 years before leaving in 2016 to establish the Jackal Force.”

"The Jackal Force is funded by Russia, black market oil and arms sales, and its main mission is to combat any terrorism that threatens the people. However, because of its violent methods and its ties with some criminal organizations, this organization has been designated as a terrorist organization by NATO."

"He should be Vita's adoptive father, and possibly the person who revealed YN's location information."

The ghost slumped in the chair, tapping its fingers lightly on the armrest.

A soft tapping sound echoed in the silent room, giving off an inexplicable sense of heaviness.

After a long while, the ghost's voice finally rang out:

"Request permission from Captain Price to pursue and apprehend the Jackal organization."

Then, he stopped tapping and looked up at the soap.

"Tell this message to Nicholas."

A mercenary force funded by its own country collaborated with terrorists and even caused the death of its lover.

What will Nicholas Tse's reaction be?

Since he chose to take the bird's remains, he should share this pain with me!

The ghost's hand clenched suddenly. He would not let go of Reina, the jackal, or Kruger, who had now disappeared with the little bird.

The application was quickly approved. Since the Jackals' base was not far away, Ghost immediately assembled an elite team, fully armed, and set off.

Because this was a counter-terrorism operation and it involved Reyna, all three generals simultaneously dispatched personnel.

The elite teams from all three sides easily annihilated the jackal forces, killing some and sending others to their deaths.

A night of artillery fire completely disbanded the once-powerful army, and Zane was captured, ending the era of the Jackals.

Chapter 345: Hawks and Doves

The SUV, traveling at high speed, suddenly veered to the side—a tire had blown out!

Zane gripped the steering wheel tightly, feeling the impact and slump of the car body, his brow furrowed.

"Anti-materiel sniper rifle, Vita, get ready, we have to speed up!"