Returning to White Poplar Fortress City, Qin Shi's status was utterly different.
He had gone from a rookie recruit at Yellow Springs Training Camp to a First-Class Combat Hero on the Western Front, an honored recipient of a medal.
It hadn't even been that long.
The Kirov Airship descended slowly, coming to a stop on the wide platform.
Qin Shi walked down the gangway as the fierce wind whipped up his coat.
He straightened his peaked cap, stepped forward, and saluted before shaking hands with Yao Guodong, who had come to welcome him.
"Reporting to you, sir."
Yao Guodong looked overcome with emotion. This was a combat hero who had come from White Poplar Fortress City, and naturally, he felt proud to have played a part.
"You've worked hard, Xiao Qin."
Yao Guodong wasn't good with words, so he said it stiffly.
A powerful servant of Disaster Level 4 could destroy any Fortress City without a defense system.
Qin Shi had driven it back head-on. That meant he could defend a city single-handedly and keep its position safe from attack.
"Serving Eastern Xia and doing my part for Hengzhou is my duty."
Qin Shi's answer was rather official. He was now the focus of attention on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. Anything he said or did could become material for the publicity department, so he had to be cautious.
Standing behind Yao Guodong were Fu Lei and Song Xing from Yellow Springs Training Camp, both old acquaintances.
"You brat, you're incredible! You boosted the Western Front's morale all by yourself!"
Fu Lei wasn't one for formalities. He strode right up and slapped Qin Shi on the shoulder, his excitement plain to see.
"Old Fu, watch what you're doing! Second Lieutenant Qin is a combat hero!"
Song Xing coughed twice,