[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

Just as you were trying to figure out what the code meant, the person turned around and looked at you.

When your eyes meet his, goosebumps instantly erupt.

It wasn't that you were scared. Although his appearance was indeed a bit frightening, you were used to seeing all kinds of masked faces, so you weren't surprised.

But his eyes, though bright blue, were numb, and at the same time gave the impression of staring at you like a wild beast.

In short...it doesn't look like a normal person's eyes.

You touched your arm and greeted him with a smile.

"Hi? Did I bother you?"

The man didn't speak, slowly moved his head back to its original position, and stared blankly ahead.

Feeling ignored, you awkwardly complain: What? What does it mean to ignore someone?

You took two steps, increasing the distance between you and him.

Since he's ignoring you, you choose to ignore him as well, and look at the shimmering lake.

"No."

A deep, resonant voice rang out.

You were just about to admire the scenery when you were almost startled!

Then it dawned on you that this was the man's answer to your question.

Your inner elderly person looking at their phone on the subway: Huh? Wait, is their reaction time that slow?

Chapter 54: The Firefly Rendezvous

"Excuse me, sir, were you just talking to me?"

You should confirm with him again to avoid any awkward situations.

The man turned around, stared at you, and nodded.

Since the other person is willing to respond to you, you should put aside your previous prejudices and take the initiative to approach them.

You pointed to the wooden chair: "May I sit here?"

After walking a long way, you're feeling a bit tired.

This time the man replied quickly: "Okay."

After saying that, he immediately moved to the right side of the chair to make room for you.

You sit down on the left side of the chair, lean back, look at the lake in front of you, and feel the occasional breeze.

"This place is really nice."

Your comfortable sigh.

"There are fireflies here at night."

The man spoke, his voice deep and resonant with a tremor, his slow speech almost hypnotic.

You tilt your head to look at him: "You seem to know this place well. Do you come here often?"

The man nodded: "It's very quiet here."

It means that he likes a quiet atmosphere.

"indeed."

After saying that, the two of you seemed to run out of things to say and fell silent.

You stood up as the sun set and the afterglow was reflected on the lake.

"Are you going back?"

The man asked what was going on.

You replied with a smile, "Yes, it will be a bit chilly at night, and I didn't bring a coat."

Although it is summer now, the temperature in the mountains is still quite cool at night.

You're only wearing a hospital gown right now, so you can't keep up with the cold like a man who's bundled up like a bear.

"Aren't you going to see the fireflies anymore?"

The man seemed very enthusiastic, probably wanting to share the scenery he had discovered with you.

You made a promise: "Tomorrow, I'll come over tomorrow night."

This time the man didn't say anything. After saying goodbye to him, you turned and walked towards the base's residential area.

You don't have eyes in the back of your head, so you don't know.

The man only turned away and looked away after you had walked quite a distance.

However, he did not continue to look at the scenery, but instead lowered his head.

After a while, in the empty and quiet environment, a man's impatient low growl rang out:

"Shut up, all of you!"

The next day, you went to the medical room to change Su An'er's dressing, only to find her arguing with a man.

"I told you, this drug is strictly controlled, and I can't prescribe it for you without your permission!"

Su An'er, with a sour face, spoke impatiently to the man opposite her.

"Just give me 5 milliliters."

The man seemed to get angry too, and made a direct and forceful demand.

Su An'er's expression was uncompromising: "No way."

"Damn it! Don't test my temper."

The man slammed his hand on the table, trying to intimidate Su An'er with his imposing manner.

But Su An'er wasn't flustered at all; instead, she looked at him defiantly:

"Medical staff are protected by the organization. You come to cooperate with us and dare to threaten me? You try it!"

The man, seemingly unable to do anything about Su An'er, snorted angrily and left.

I bumped into you as I was leaving, frowned at you, glanced at you, and then turned away.

Su An'er only noticed you then, and immediately put on a smile.

"yn, you've arrived."

You nod and ask her as you walk in:

"He seems very angry. I hope he won't do anything to you."

Su An came over to close the door for you, saying indifferently:

"Don't worry, he wouldn't dare."

After closing the door, Su An'er immediately took out a medicine bottle and applied the medicine for you.

As she wiped and examined your wound, she said to you:

"Your wound should scab over in the next couple of days. Once it scabs over, you won't need to apply any medication. Just remember to avoid strenuous exercise. Once the scab falls off, you can jump around without any problems."

This is really good news.

You: "That's great! I've been lying around like a leech for so long, I really want to go for a run."

Su An'er tidied up the medical tray and laughed, "I'd love to not exercise, but you're deliberately making things difficult for yourself."

You said helplessly, "There's nothing we can do. If we're not in good physical condition, we won't even have the strength to run away in the future."

Su An'er shrugged: "That's true."

You buttoned up your clothes, then fixed your gaze on Su An'er's medicine bottle.

You pointed to an empty, clear medicine bottle.

"Su An'er, could you give me that empty bottle?"

Su An'er followed your hand and looked over, then asked curiously:

What do you need it for?

You told her about your appointment to see fireflies, and you also asked for the bottle because you wanted to catch some fireflies.

Upon hearing that you had made a promise with a man, Su An'er immediately gave you a serious warning.

"YN, you need to be careful. Most of the men here are desperados, not good people."

You wonder: "What about Kruger? Was he a bad guy too?"

Although he looks arrogant, he saved you twice.

If he were truly a bad person, you would have died by his gun the first time you met him.

Su An'er rested her chin on her hand: "I was also surprised that he would save you. Although I haven't had much contact with him, he doesn't seem like a good person at all."

You snapped your fingers and said optimistically, "Looks like I'm lucky; I actually managed to get him to do something kind."

Su An'er nodded in agreement with your statement, but still remained unconvinced and continued to advise you:

"No matter what, you still need to be wary of them."

Knowing she meant well, you nodded and solemnly agreed, "Don't worry, I will."

Before you left, Su An gave you one of her white coats and two empty bottles.

"Take this coat and wear it tonight to avoid catching a cold."

You take the white coat and then point to the two bottles:

"What about this? Would you like me to fill a bottle for you too?"

Su An'er smiled and said, "Smart!"

You say helplessly, "I wanted the bottle to fill it and give it to you in the first place."

Su An'er put the bottle in your hand, and to make it easier for you to hold, she thoughtfully tied a rope around the bottle neck to connect the two bottles.