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Chapter 147: Blame and Silence
The emergency meeting was called less than an hour after the battlefield was secured. Kai was not invited, but he stood outside the command hall when the senior officers entered. Their faces were tight. Inside, Commander Draegon stood at the head of the table. Several senior officers from Vanguard sat on one side. Across from them were liaison officers connected to central command. The atmosphere was tense.“This incident cannot be ignored,” one Vanguard officer said. “Blackthorn fired live ammunition.”“And no Vanguard cadets died,” a liaison replied. “That matters.”“They almost did,” another officer snapped. “A hill collapsed with soldiers on it.”“The official statement from Blackthorn is automation failure,” the liaison said. “Central command is inclined to accept it.”Commander Draegon folded his arms. “Accepting it does not make it true.”“It makes it manageable,” the liaison answered. “Escalation is not an option. Blackthorn has allies watching this closely.”“So we pretend t
Chapter 146: False Simulation
The sound of artillery did not stop when the signal horn sounded across the battlefield. The long blast meant the war game was over. Every recruit on the field knew that sound. Training exercises always stopped immediately after it. This time, the ground shook again.Another shell exploded behind Kai’s squad.“What the hell?” someone shouted. “That was after termination.”“This is part of the drill, right?” another recruit asked, his voice shaking.Kai turned sharply, eyes scanning the ridge line through smoke and dust. His System interface flared to life in his vision.[Scanning battlefield.][Projectile trajectory detected.][Threat Status Updated: Live Combat Detected.]Kai felt his pulse steady instead of spike. He did not shout yet. He spoke clearly.“This is not a drill,” Kai said. “All units listen to me.”Another explosion hit farther down the slope. Dirt and fragments sprayed into the air. A recruit screamed as he fell, scraping his arm on rocks.Commanders’ voices crackled o
Chapter 145: War Games Begin
Commander Draegon started explaining the operation details of the massive mock war between Vanguard and their rival base, Blackthorn. Every recruit felt the pressure. This was not just a simulation. Kai stood near his squad, double-checking his gear. His wrist pad blinked with pale blue light as the System came online.“System Notification: New Mission, War Game Directive: Secure and hold Hill 47 for full duration. Reward: Tactical Authority Boost. Failure: -10 Reputation and Squad Penalty.”Kai opened the mission map. Hill 47 was located at the far eastern border of the simulation zone. It was an open area with poor visibility and little natural cover. It was clear the commanders were testing him under disadvantageous conditions.Marek Sloan studied the map and frowned. “That position’s suicide, sir. We’ll be flanked from three sides.”Torrin folded his arms. “Figures they’d throw the ‘system boy’ to the wolves.”Lyle Craven smirked. “Let’s see if you can use your data tricks when t
Chapter 144: Trial of Trust
The base was restless after the raid. Conversations spread through every corridor, and Kai could feel the change in the air. Wherever he walked, whispers followed. Lyle Craven pointed as Kai passed the mess hall. “There goes the hero,” he said loudly. “Maybe the raid was part of his plan all along.” Vera Stone, sitting nearby, leaned in. “You don’t think he’d actually stage something like that?” Lyle shrugged. “It looked too convenient. He predicted every move, didn’t he? Maybe he already knew what was coming.” Kai stopped near their table. “If you have something to say, say it directly.” Vera tilted her head. “Relax, Commander’s favorite. I’m just talking.” System Alert: Reputation under threat – Counteraction required. Kai kept his expression calm. “If you believe I engineered a raid that killed our own, you can report it. Otherwise, stop spreading lies.” Lyle smirked. “You sound defensive.” Before Kai could respond, Riven entered the hall, his arm wrapped in a bandage. The
Chapter 143: Cover and Precision
Explosions shook the ground as smoke covered the entire western corridor. The gunfire was loud and constant. The air smelled of burning metal. Kai ran forward through the haze and grabbed Riven by the vest, pulling him away from the open field before the next burst of bullets struck the wall where he had been standing.“Get down!” Kai shouted.Riven struggled against his grip. “Let me go! I had them!”Kai pushed him behind a crate and pointed at the field. “You were about to die. You exposed the entire squad!”Riven glared back, his face red with anger. “You don’t command me.”Kai ignored him and turned his focus to the battle outside. The System’s holographic overlay appeared in his vision, marking moving red outlines through the smoke.System Scan: Hostile units – 21. Drone activity – active. Probability of secondary ambush: 62%.He spoke quickly over the comms. “Halen, keep your squad low. Vera, get med support ready. Lyle, reload and cover the east wall. Enemy drones are moving in
Chapter 142: First Blood
The harsh sound of explosions sounded throughout Vanguard Base. The walls shook and dust fell from the ceiling. Red emergency lights blinked through the corridors. Kai’s squad stood frozen for a few seconds as the shock of real war hit them.“Outer wall breached!” someone shouted through the comms. “Mercenaries in sector nine!”Lyle turned to Kai, his face pale. “This isn’t another drill, is it?”Kai didn’t answer. The System’s voice filled his mind clearly.System Alert: Hostile units detected… estimated count: 42. Tactical map updated. Probability of secondary breach: 76%.Kai lifted his weapon and spoke in a calm, commanding tone. “Positions, everyone. Halen, stay low and cover the corridor’s entrance. Lyle, you’re on the second angle, focus on suppressing fire. Vera, keep the right flank clear.”Vera’s voice shook. “There are too many of them. We can’t hold against live rounds.”Kai looked at her directly. “Then we fight smart, not loud. Follow my commands exactly.”The squad scra
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