[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

Then, message notifications kept ringing, and the group chat was filled with vomiting emojis.

Then they started complaining about each other in the group chat, indiscriminately disliking everyone.

Dekai couldn't take it anymore and quickly sent you a message to remind you:

Dekai: They're clearly not comfortable with this group name. yn, please choose one quickly. I'll change the group name right away.

Although you didn't know why they reacted so strongly, you still made up a random excuse so you wouldn't be called a squirrel.

yn: If I had to pick one, I'd say panda.

National treasures are great; they're cute on the outside and quite powerful in combat, able to slap someone away with one blow.

Su An'er: Is this the Chinese obsession? When I used to go shopping, I would see many Chinese girls with a panda plush toy hanging on their backpacks.

Dekai: Kung Fu Panda!

Luke: Pandas are bears too, and they hurt when they hit you, even though they're cute.

......

Seeing them chatting so enthusiastically, you suddenly feel a mischievous urge.

You found a silly panda emoji, changed the text to English, and sent it to the group chat.

yn: [Silly Panda: That's right, that's how you promote me]

After you sent that meme, an image of a flying eagle popped up.

Krueger: What is this ugly thing?

When you see this, you can already imagine his disdainful tone.

yn: Kruger, please respect my panda.

Nick: ......

Kruger: Then who will respect my eyes?

You smiled, your fingers flying across the keyboard.

yn: I respect your apology! To express my remorse, I'll give you a local specialty.

yn: [Kitten delivering cockroach: Take it, take it]

Su An'er: Oh...this is a bit creepy.

Nick: ......

Dekai: Compared to that, the panda emoji is actually quite cute.

Luke: ?

The other people in the group started chatting again, but you didn't see Kruger's reply.

Are you angry? Surely not, you're probably busy.

You spent some time adding Chinese characters to each of their names, and then you found the eagle icon.

You: Hey! Kruger, I'm here to pay my shelter fee. Send me your card number.

Because you lack identity information, you cannot bind your account to any software, and therefore cannot make online payments. You can only transfer money offline via bank card.

It took Kruger a long time to reply.

Kruger: You really want to give it to me?

You: Of course I have to pay back the money I owe!

You were reluctant to part with it before because you didn't have much money, but now that you've just received your salary and bonus, returning it to Kruger won't empty your pockets.

Kruger: But I don't want the money now. If you really want to give it to me, then give me something else.

He doesn't want money? Then what does he want?

You: What do you want? I'll try my best to satisfy you.

After a while, you saw a message that left you speechless.

Kruger: I want your pandas.

you:......

You: I'll give you the money anyway.

You're internally screaming in frustration: Damn it, I want my panda back! You're the only one who wants it! I want one too!

That thing, you might not be able to afford to rent even if you sold yourself!

Then, you and Kruger spent half a day arguing online, but you still couldn't get his card number.

Finally, the conversation ended with him not replying to your messages.

After chatting with Su An'er for a while, you remembered Nicholas.

So you sent him a message.

You: Nicholas, your dagger is very useful and sharp!

It took Nikto quite a while to reply as well.

Nicole: Whatever you like.

And that was the end of the story.

But there's more to it! You're particularly curious about his dagger.

You: Nicholas, was the dagger you gave me issued by the organization or did you buy it yourself?

His dagger was unique; unlike ordinary straight daggers, his was curved and had a distinctive shape.

There are three slight indentations on the handle, a design that makes it more stable to hold and less likely to slip or tip over.

Moreover, curved swords are sharper than straight swords and can be drawn faster. Although the difference in speed is not significant, it can be crucial in life-or-death situations during intense battles.

You feel this is very applicable to combat on the battlefield, at least for you.

While its disadvantage is that it is not as precise as a straight knife, it is more effortless and faster, making it suitable for women who lack strength but have high dexterity.

Your base uses straight blades, so you want to confirm whether they are Nicoto's personal weapons or those of his organization. This will determine whether you need to report to Ghost and his team.

Nicole: I did it myself.

You didn't expect this answer; you thought he bought it.

You: You actually made all this yourself, that's amazing! Your dagger is very well made and very practical.

Nikto: Weapons are my last resort. I will figure out what suits me better, rather than standardize.

You: Your idea is correct. It's a unique and practical weapon that can turn the tide at crucial moments.

Nicholas: yn, you could actually consider making a weapon that suits you.

Nicoto: In crucial moments... he can protect himself.

Protect...?

You looked at the message Nikoto sent and began to think about it seriously.

Perhaps you really need to figure out a weapon that suits you, is practical, and preferably highly concealed.

ch.72: König, feeling guilty

You tossed your phone aside and got to work.

The clothes in your bag haven't been worn for almost a month. You need to wash them, otherwise they might smell bad when you wear them.

Next, you need to go to the supplies distribution point to get another set of clothes.

The previous outfit was discarded at the Kruger base due to gunshot wounds and wear and tear; you're still wearing their base's uniform now.

After picking up your clothes, you encounter Koenig on your way back.

Although it was getting dark, his tall stature and distinctive mask made him easily recognizable.

"Koenig!"

You call him.

But he did not stop walking.

You thought he hadn't heard you, so you shouted even louder and then ran over.

At this point, Koenig finally stopped.

You walk up to him, smiling as you question him: "Were you doing that on purpose, pretending not to hear?"

There are only the two of you in this area right now, and you're speaking so loudly, how could he not hear you?

Koenig quickly explained, "No...no, I really...didn't hear it."

Your frown means something's wrong!

Since you two became acquainted, Koenig has rarely spoken so awkwardly in your presence.

You approach him and stare at him: "Why are you so nervous? Did you do something wrong?"

Koenig shook his head repeatedly: "No!"

You tilt your head, observing him suspiciously.

He stood ramrod straight, his neck stiff as he stared back at you, remaining motionless as you examined his body.

As you got closer, you finally discovered his unusual nature.

He had a faint, rusty, fishy smell about him.

You're probably familiar with this taste.

"Koenig, why do you smell of blood?"

Koenig was now visibly nervous.

"I...I'm..."

He speaks slowly and haltingly, clearly making excuses.