The war room fell into deathly silence in an instant.
Everyone's gaze focused on the Great Star Sea Medal, their expressions complicated.
Some longed for it, some yearned for it, some envied him...
Made of Deep Space Metal, the Eight-pointed Star gleamed brilliantly, radiating the weight of honor and an awe-inspiring authority that crushed all contempt.
"..."
Wang Hui's face stiffened, and his expression turned grave.
His lips moved twice, as if he wanted to say something, but all his unwillingness turned into a sigh.
At last, the bald major silently raised his hand.
A salute!
That was an ironclad rule for every soldier!
Medals had to be respected!
Honor had to be respected!
Anyone wearing the Great Star Sea Medal had to be shown the highest regard, regardless of their rank!
Wang Hui's gesture broke the heavy atmosphere that had nearly frozen the war room. The several majors behind him also raised their hands, fingers pressed together like a blade, fingertips held firmly beside their temples.
As one, they all gave Qin Shi a standard military salute.
It was as if someone had flipped a switch.
All the senior officers in the war room straightened and saluted with solemn respect.
Even though Qin Shi held only the rank of major, and even though he was only Professional Level 4, still lacking everyone's recognition.
"Second Lieutenant Qin, I hope your strength lives up to it."
Wang Hui lowered his arm and pointed at Qin Shi's chest, speaking in a deep voice:
"Every recipient of the Great Star Sea Medal throughout Eastern Xia's history has made an indelible contribution to large-scale military operations.
I hope Second Lieutenant Qin will be no exception!"
Qin Shi gave no response. He stuck to what he had said before: words were empty; only action could