[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

You put everything out of your mind, ran two more laps, then pulled up your collar and smelled it.

Great, there's no odor, so I won't take a shower for now.

Anyway, when we were training at the base, you would wear your sweat-soaked workout clothes all day long.

Instead of being so particular, you might as well go and have breakfast first.

Thinking about it, you hummed a cheerful tune as you walked towards the cafeteria.

When you left, you asked Kruger for his card, but the price you paid was that you had to bring him breakfast.

Chapter 58: Joseph's Nightmare

"Joseph..."

“Joseph…”

The long, drawn-out call compelled Joseph to search for it.

Finally, in the darkness, he saw the figure standing with his back to him.

Joseph hesitated before stepping forward, calling out the name.

"yn?"

The voice did not sound again, and the figure did not turn around to respond.

But he knew that the figure was YN!

He walked over quickly and put his hand on her shoulder.

"YN, I'm so glad you're alright."

He said happily.

Then he turned her around by pulling her shoulder.

A face filled with resentment came into view!

Blood continued to seep from the gunshot wound on her forehead, flowing into her eyes and overflowing from them.

Her ashen lips parted, producing a hoarse and strange tone.

"Joseph...why..."

"I saved you, why did you abandon me..."

Joseph was so frightened that he took two steps back, repeatedly muttering, "I didn't..."

"I don't..."

That terrifying face suddenly turned into a bright smile, and she reached out her hand to him.

"Joseph, let's give each other a high five to celebrate our success."

Joseph momentarily forgot his fear and stared blankly at her.

Then her face turned worried, and her delicate eyebrows furrowed.

"Are you alright, Joseph? Did I scare you just now?"

Joseph slowly stood up and staggered toward her.

He reached out to touch her face, but dared not get close, and uttered a bewildered sigh.

"This must be a dream, right? How could you forgive me after how we treated you?"

He constantly regretted not insisting on bringing her back...

But she took the initiative to press her face against his palm and looked at him with a smile.

"Joseph, I forgive you. Let's make up."

This was a sentence he had thought about countless times.

A bitter smile appeared on Joseph's face. He already knew it was a dream, but he still let himself sink into it.

"Okay, we..."

A dagger plunged into his chest!

Then her expression gradually twisted, becoming the terrifying look it had at the beginning.

With a maniacal laugh, she questioned Joseph:

Why did you abandon me?

Why lie?

"answer me!"

"Joseph...answer me..."

Joseph's lips trembled as he apologized remorsefully, "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry..."

"Shut up! You've ruined my life, I'm going to kill you!"

She pulled out the dagger and stabbed it in again with force, repeating the process over and over.

Blood kept gushing out, then slowly flowed into the darkness.

Then there were her magnified, blood-soaked eyes!

"Ho!"

A figure awoke with a start in the darkness and scrambled to their feet!

He was panting heavily, his forehead covered in cold sweat.

After his breathing calmed down, Joseph covered his eyes with his hands and let out a low, hoarse sob.

This wasn't the first time he had dreamed of YN, but it was the first time he had been able to talk to her.

Ever since YN's accident, he has felt as if a huge boulder is pressing on his heart.

Especially during training, when he saw the look Blizzard gave him, his heart felt as if it were being crushed by a boulder.

He really can't take it anymore!

This time, he woke up with a start and sat up until dawn.

He was listless, mechanically dressed, and listened numbly to his roommates' laughter without uttering a word.

After finishing his morning exercise, Lake invited him to have breakfast together, but he coldly declined.

Seeing Joseph's absent-minded look, Lake chuckled and turned to leave alone.

What? Because of a woman.

Joseph ignored his reaction and walked towards the dormitory by himself.

He was exhausted and just wanted to go back and rest.

Suddenly, footsteps approached, followed by a tremendous force that slammed Joseph against the wall.

"Damn scum!"

Koenig looked down at him, hurling angry curses.

"Tell me! What exactly did you do to YN?!"

Koenig pressed further, explaining that he had been on a mission at the time and only learned what had happened upon his return.

Having spent many years fighting on the battlefield, he immediately sensed that something was wrong.

Actually, it wasn't just him; Wang Zhiqiang and Ghost were not unaware of it either, but they were restrained by the lack of evidence and the base's regulations.

But Koenig couldn't resist, and he went straight to the suspects, saying he would find a way to get them to talk!

Joseph coughed several times from the force of the impact, then looked at Koenig, who was radiating a violent aura.

"I didn't do anything."

This is a phrase that Joseph has frequently used when questioned in the past few days.

Koenig grabbed his collar, forcing him closer.

At close range, Joseph and Koenig stared at each other, their blue eyes filled with ruthlessness.

"You're lying! Your expression, your eyes, they're all telling me you're lying..."

Joseph avoided eye contact: "I really didn't do anything! I just... yes, I lied."

Joseph's body went limp, and he collapsed to the ground as if all his strength had been drained.

He really couldn't take it anymore, and he was willing to face any punishment!

If only... I didn't have to live like this every day anymore!

“I said, I’ll go find the lieutenant right now and report everything to him.”

Joseph sighed, and then said to Koenig.

Koenig's tone was firm: "Now! Immediately, right now."

Joseph nodded, struggled to his feet, and walked with Koenig toward the Ghost's office.

After a long while...

Joseph sat dejectedly in a chair, facing Ghost, Koenig, Zimo, and Soap.

They stared at Joseph with scrutinizing eyes, their gaze extremely oppressive.

Joseph, looking weary, spoke again:

“Everything I’ve said is true, not a single lie. I swear it in the name of God.”

His religion is Christianity, and he swore an oath to God to demonstrate his sincerity.

After a moment of silence, the ghost spoke:

"Let's go find someone."

As for who to turn to, it goes without saying.

Several people blocked Lake outside the cafeteria after he finished breakfast.