[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

Soap patted the ghost happily, hoping he would feel relieved too.

The ghost lowered its eyes and softly hummed in agreement.

He touched the bullets in his pocket and muttered to himself.

The stray bird has finally been found, but we don't know when it will fly back...

ch.60: Let her play

"Kruger, when can I go back?"

You prop your head up with your hand out of boredom.

You really want to go back to base right now; it's really inconvenient here.

I don’t know if it’s because of the mercenary mode, but they need a soldier’s ID for everything: eating, getting supplies, and even borrowing books!

They're practically shutting down because they've run out of water and electricity!

It feels like a combination of a student ID and a student card from when I was in school.

But you can't process it!

I always have to use Kruger's, and sometimes I'll borrow Su An'er's. Although it's free, this sense of dependence makes me very uncomfortable.

Besides, you don't have a phone to play with, and you don't have to train, so every day is really boring.

You even start to miss the ghost's mocking voice.

You think that way, and you say that way.

Kruger lay on the grass, tilting his head to look at you, his tone languid:

"You said you'd let me take you in, and you've already gotten tired of me?"

You sighed helplessly, "My injuries have all healed. If I don't leave soon, I might as well join your base."

Every day I eat and drink for free is a favor I'm doing for others.

Kruger became interested upon hearing this:

"That works too. Would you like me to recommend one?"

You cross your hands: "No."

Are you kidding? Your goal is to join the regular army. Do you think you'll have another chance in your life to join them?

Kruger exclaimed in an exaggerated tone of disappointment, "Oh, that's such a shame!"

Grit your teeth! Was this guy just kidding you?

There wasn't a trace of regret in his tone!

You didn't want to argue with him, so you asked him again seriously.

Kruger also replied to you seriously:

"I'll send you back once I'm healed."

Then came another remark, whether it was one of pride or self-deprecation.

"There's nothing you can do if you're anxious. After all... there aren't many people in the base as kind as me."

You nodded, "Indeed."

The people at this base seem very welcoming, but they are also extremely wary, and you don't think they would be willing to waste their time giving you a ride.

If I want to go back, I'll have to trouble Kruger.

But he's injured right now, so it's really not good for him to work too hard.

"Okay, then I'll have to trouble you for the next few days."

His wound will probably take about a week before he can move around freely again, so you'll have to stay for a few more days.

"Suddenly I feel like I've been cheated."

Kruger suddenly said that.

Seeing the questioning look in your eyes, he shrugged and continued:

"I should have agreed to take your money. Now I wouldn't have to see you acting so stiff and awkward."

You're speechless: "You feel cheated? Then I'll go back and pay you back."

Kruger raised an eyebrow and extended a finger.

"The shelter fee is three hundred US dollars a day, and the reward for rescuing you is separate."

You stare at him wide-eyed, incredulous.

"You're robbing me!"

The fees they charge in one day are more than what you earn in a day!

Saving you is a separate matter; this is something that even if you emptied your pockets, you still couldn't afford!

Kruger feigned innocence: "Wasn't it you who wanted to calculate this? Food, lodging, and errands all cost money, sweetheart."

You grit your teeth and lower your head: "I'm sorry, it was my fault."

So, if you stay for more than half a month, you'll have to spend five or six thousand, and then you'll have to pay an extra three hundred for each day you stay there after that.

You only earn 100 yuan a day!

You suddenly regret saying that.

Actually... sometimes people don't need to value integrity too much, right?

Kruger nodded in satisfaction: "So you should cherish it, I'm not always willing to do charity."

You humbly offer your praise: "Thank you for your kindness, Lord Kruger."

Although Kruger is recovering from an injury, he's not one to stay in bed all the time.

I always want to exercise or spar with others.

In order not to affect his wound healing and delay your return, you can only stay by his side at all times to prevent him from doing anything dangerous.

Today he went to the indoor training arena to watch others fight.

You couldn't stop him, so you had to go with him.

Before you even enter the training field, you can hear the noise inside.

Upon entering, I realized that today's practice session was not a typical one.

A dozen or so people sat around a large cushion.

Inside the sanitary pad, two men were locked in a struggle.

They were all wearing long pants and short sleeves, their muscles bulging as they exerted themselves, and the sweat added a layer of luster to their skin.

You sat down with Kruger outside the cushion, observing the movements of the two people inside.

After you watched for about a minute, the battle inside was decided.

The winning man raised his hand and announced his victory.

The man then asked smugly who else wanted to go in and challenge him.

The moment Kruger moved, you immediately pinned him down.

What are you doing!

Kruger: "I'm going to stretch my legs."

Without even thinking, you refused: "No, what if your wound reopens?"

Kruger chuckled, his tone lazy and casual: "What are you worried about? These sparring sessions are usually just light-hearted skirmishes; we don't go all out."

"That's not OK!"

You persisted.

At this moment, someone had already stepped into the pad, and Kruger frowned impatiently.

You know he's upset, but this time you don't want to let him do whatever he wants.

"It's no use if you're unhappy. If you dare to go in, then I'll go in and practice with you. We'll both be patients together in the future."

Kruger glanced at you sideways: "You've got quite the nerve."

His tone was somewhat contemptuous, as if to say that you were no match for him at all.

"Anyway, I'll be watching over you, so don't even think about doing anything reckless."

After saying that, you ignored him and focused on watching the fight.

After all, this is a great learning opportunity. Everyone here is an experienced veteran and special forces soldier. Learning their fighting skills will benefit you.

After watching it twice, you've gained some knowledge.

Want to give it a try?

Kruger's voice rang out beside me.

While you were engrossed in rehearsing these movements in your mind, before you could even react, your body fell forward and into the pad.

Turn around and glare at him!

That damn Android head, it actually pushed you!

"Wow, Kruger, you actually let your little squirrel go on stage?"

A voice rang out, clearly filled with excitement.

"Let her have some fun."

Kruger's eyes crinkled slightly, and his tone was tinged with amusement.

He rarely laughs like that, but at this moment it looks like he's gloating!

"Poor little squirrel, she has to face Nicoto."

When the man said that, you suddenly turned your head and realized that the other person in the pad was Nicole.