[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

You and Keegan drive back to the house in the suburbs. As soon as you enter the house, you see a group of people gathered around the long table in the living room, doing something.

You crept up quietly, then climbed on top of Blizzard from behind, asking, "What are you guys playing?"

Blizzard turned around and exclaimed with delight, "Oh, it's our yn back!"

The others, drawn by Blizzard's voice, all looked in your direction.

After seeing your outfit, Blizzard complimented you, saying you were really cute.

The other people's gazes also held admiration, after all, you rarely wear casual clothes.

This was the first time any of them had ever seen you in a dress. Although it wasn't a sexy, form-fitting dress but a flowing one, it still had a pure and innocent beauty.

You smiled and greeted everyone present.

Having been teammates for so long, you no longer feel awkward in front of them and have become more generous and composed.

Then Blizzard explained to you: They were playing a card game called UNO.

It's a very simple game with number cards, function cards, and wild cards. The first player to play all their cards wins.

After listening for a while, you felt it was quite simple.

Why are you playing such a simple game?

No training? Didn't Gates and Wang Zhiqiang say anything?

Blizzard shrugged: "I haven't had much to do these past few days, so I'm looking for some entertainment."

Then she invites you: "YN, do you want to join? It's ten dollars per person, and the winner can win one hundred dollars per round!"

You cross your arms and refuse: "No, I can't play gambling games."

Moreover, it involves gambling in groups, and if not properly guided, it could be reported!

Blizzard didn't insist, saying regretfully, "Alright then, next time we won't gamble, we'll play something more mindful."

You agree, and then suggest, "Deduction games would be great."

"Next time we can play situational riddles; they seem to be quite popular online lately."

Vita approached at some point and joined your conversation.

You wonder: "Situational riddles?"

After Vita explained it to you, you suddenly understood.

You've seen it online, I think it's called... Turtle Soup!

You clapped your hands and exclaimed happily, "Then it's decided!"

While you were talking, there was a sudden commotion outside.

The people in your room all came out to see what was going on.

Most people even took up arms, fearing that something unexpected might happen.

Your gun is in the room, and you're not wearing any equipment, so you have to walk at the back and go out to check the situation before deciding what to do.

When you went outside, you didn't see any danger, only a helicopter in mid-air, making a menacing buzzing sound.

The helicopter descended slowly and came to a stop on the ground. The door opened, and two familiar people got out.

A ghost, and... Koenig!?

Why did they get here?

With Gates and Wang Zhiqiang absent, Keegan, as the only team leader present, stepped forward and raised his hand in a friendly greeting to them.

You were a bit far away, so you couldn't hear what they were saying very clearly; you could only catch a few scattered sentences.

"Keegan...the mission...don't worry..."

"...Okay, next..."

"...Leave it to me."

As you squeezed through the crowd, Keegan was already holding onto the helicopter door frame before stepping onto it.

Then, the helicopter's rotors began to spin, creating a gust of wind that made you unconsciously squint.

You just stood there and watched Keegan leave in a helicopter.

After the helicopter flew away, Ghost's deep, hoarse voice rang out.

"Sergeant Keegan has an urgent mission and has to leave first! I will be in charge of what happens next."

Once these words are spoken, you don't need to look around to feel the low spirits of most people.

That's right, especially your sniper team!

The sudden replacement of the gentle and patient team leader with a ghost lieutenant known for his strictness and domineering nature—how could this not be a form of despair?

You didn't think that much about it. Perhaps it's because you've been trained by Ghost's subordinates for so long that you've gotten used to it, and sometimes you even find it quite amusing.

After all, the way he curses has a touch of cold humor.

only...

You looked at the helicopter as it drove away, then looked down at the ring on your hand, and a helpless roar rose in your heart:

Keegan! Brother, you're just leaving like this? What are we going to do with this ring? There's only one left, how are we going to return it?!

No, why weren't you told about the task beforehand? I can understand not telling you beforehand, but...

You should leave the ring here first!

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"Sergeant Gates has compiled and reported all of your recent combat performances to me."

The ghost stood in front of everyone, coldly scanning them with its eyes.

None of you dared to speak; you all remained silent, waiting for him to continue.

Ghost: "The strategy is good, but... the people are lazy and their response capabilities are poor. They're like a bunch of sloths who can't find anything to do. They might as well just find a branch to perch on!"

Then he changed the subject: "Besides the sniper team, don't you have anyone else who can get things done?"

This was a veiled compliment to your sniper team, but Ghost's tone made it sound less like a compliment and more like something you'd say.

"Lieutenant, is this a meeting?"

Gates' voice rang out, followed by his appearance alongside Wang Zhiqiang, walking past you toward the ghost.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief; they were saved...

Sure enough, upon seeing Gates and Wang Zhiqiang again, Ghost lost his temper and began asking them about the mission's progress.

"The results are in?"

When Ghost asked the question, Gates and Wang Zhiqiang both nodded.

Gates: "The location has been determined, and the operation is being planned. This group of drug traffickers is armed, and the extent of their weaponry is unknown. Due to the shortage of manpower and weapons, the local police will likely find the operation challenging."

The ghost looked up, glanced at you, and then pointed at you.

"Then let them pay more and let these good-for-nothing kids do the work! They come all this way and don't do any work, do they think they're on vacation?"

Gates nodded, whispered a few words to Wang Zhiqiang, and then Wang Zhiqiang took out his phone and walked towards a secluded place.

Should we contact the local police and ask them to increase the amount?

At this moment, Gates also told them to go back inside the house. Everyone seemed to be released and immediately walked quickly into the house.

Senior and Talis were even quicker; as soon as they entered the house, they immediately put away the cards on the long table to avoid being scolded by the ghosts when they came in.

About half an hour later, Ghost, Gates, Zimo, and Koenig also came in.

The ghost spoke: "Now let's formulate an action plan."

It seems the local government has agreed.

That's true. After all, insufficient firepower and personnel are problems. Deploying manpower and weapons takes time and may cause casualties among our own personnel. Now, it can be solved by spending a little more money, so it's not a losing proposition.

After all, the amount of money that can be seized after catching drug dealers is probably quite substantial.

According to the location obtained by the police, the body eventually landed in a house on the outskirts of the city.

But that house is located near the city center, so the possibility of it being used for drug production on-site is unlikely.

Therefore, the police formed a psychological safe zone for the criminal based on the three target points, and after investigation, they finally found clues in an abandoned building.

Logically, few people should frequent the area around an abandoned building, but fresh tire tracks and trampled marks on the grass and trees were found, proving that someone had recently been there.

Finally, plainclothes officers detected components found in wastewater from drug production in a pond two kilometers from the abandoned building, confirming the diagnosis.

Ultimately, all 36 of you were divided into four teams, each led by Ghost, Koenig, Gates, and Zimo.

Gates led a team to lure the enemy, Zi Mo led a team to keep watch and scout from the rear, Koenig led a team to launch an attack, and Ghost led a team to ambush and strike the leader hiding behind them.

Ghost tapped the table, his tone authoritative: "Soldiers, the enemy are dangerous armed individuals. If you can capture them alive, do so, ensuring your own safety. If not, just kill them! Understand?"

You responded loudly, "Understood, Lieutenant!"

After receiving a response, the ghost turned its head and instructed Wang Zhiqiang:

"Zi Mo, have the local police lay the bait."

To take down all these drug manufacturers and traffickers, we first need to bring them together.

The only way to get them all involved is through orders.

Only when they receive new orders will they return to that abandoned building and resume their drug production operation.

It just so happens that you guys caught the buyer together last time, so this is where you can put your skills to use.

After the battle meeting, you, Rowe, Talis, and Vita were assigned to be led by Ghost.

It's said that Ghost personally selected the best shooters from your squad, since ambushes and assaults are different, and every shot is crucial.

Whether this claim is true or false, you have no way of knowing.

You're chatting with Vita and Blizzard when you suddenly notice Koenig watching you quietly from a distance, seemingly wanting to greet you but hesitant to approach.

After you told Blizzard and Vita, you walked over to Koenig.