High-Level Shock

"Okay, okay, I got it. I'll go verify it right now."

The adjutant hung up the phone and hurried to the 319th Regiment's temporary office, knocking and entering.

"Raymond, you're here too, that's perfect."

The adjutant glanced at Raymond, who was standing next to Dai Xianghe, and said, "The Special Operations Management Department just notified me that one of our 319th Legion's clones has successfully awakened psionic energy. They want us to verify their identity."

Hearing this, Dai Xianghe paused, then exclaimed in surprise:

"A clone awakened psionic energy? Are you sure they didn't make a mistake? I don't recall any clones from our regiment being selected for anything."

"He wasn't selected personnel. That person is still within our 319th Legion. His name is..."

Just as the adjutant was about to state the name, Raymond interjected, "Is it Qin Tian? From the Earth Dragon Squad."

"That's right, it's Qin Tian."

The adjutant raised an eyebrow. "Raymond, you're an instructor for the Clone Legion, so you must know Qin Tian's situation best. Tell us, what's going on with him?"

"New recruit number 89757, I never expected you to get this far."

Raymond's expression was complex as he slowly said:

"Qin Tian is from the last batch of clone soldiers from our legion. He only just emerged from the cultivation pod a few days ago."

"Wait!"

Dai Xianghe raised his hand, disbelief in his eyes. "You're saying he only left the pod a few days ago? And within days, this clone soldier named Qin Tian managed to awaken psionic energy?"

"Yes, I was completely taken by surprise too."

Raymond gave a wry smile. "After the last batch of clone soldiers left the pods, I took them for shooting practice as usual. In the very first training session, Qin Tian stood out. His shooting talent was incredibly outstanding. After just a few attempts, he passed the Agile Bird test with a near-perfect score."

The Agile Bird test!

Dai Xianghe and the adjutant looked astonished. As military officers, they knew all too well how monstrously difficult the Agile Bird test was. On Alpha-7 Star, fewer than ten people could pass it.

For a clone soldier who had just left the pod to pass the Agile Bird test after only a few tries – his shooting talent was truly terrifying.

"Considering Qin Tian's unique circumstances, I directly assigned him to the Earth Dragon Squad, taking over the position of the previous Sharpshooter, Huang Xun." Raymond continued.

Dai Xianghe and the adjutant both knew Huang Xun; after all, he was the 319th Regiment's most formidable Sharpshooter, who unfortunately died in an accident.

Raymond assigning Qin Tian to replace Huang Xun and join the Earth Dragon Squad was a fitting arrangement, both logically and emotionally.

Raymond: "After that, I kept track of Qin Tian's movements. In the last battle to attack the Golan Heights, Qin Tian sniped over 200 Orcs, one Sky Camel Beast, and one Tier 2 Spirit Cat."

Hearing this, Dai Xianghe and the adjutant couldn't help but be amazed by Qin Tian's marksmanship. However, what came next was even more shocking.

"During the subsequent Orc night raid, Qin Tian once again shot down over two hundred Shadow Cats, more than a dozen Spirit Cats, and two Shadow Catmen. One of those Shadow Catmen was a Tier 4 Beast Spirit Warrior, the one who killed Yang Ling. Qin Tian avenged Yang Ling."

"I remember now."

Dai Xianghe suddenly realized. "Someone did report that to me. However, I was accompanying Su Yunyi at the time, so I never had the chance to meet this meritorious soldier. I didn't realize he was Qin Tian."

Raymond nodded. "That's right, he is Qin Tian."

At this point, Raymond seemed to recall something, a slight smile in his eyes. "Here's something amusing. The captain of the Earth Dragon Squad is named Qin Dadi."

"The captain is named Qin Dadi, and he's called... Qin Tian."

Dai Xianghe burst out laughing. "I doubt Qin Dadi gave him that name, huh. This kid's got some personality."

"Yes."

Raymond smiled. "He's the most unique clone soldier I've ever seen. So, when the Special Operations Management Department said one of our regiment's clones had awakened psionic energy, he was the first person I thought of."

"Hmm, it must have been a member of the Earth Dragon Squad who taught him the Psionic Awakening Technique. It seems they have a good relationship. They've only known each other for a few days, and they're already willing to teach him the Psionic Awakening Technique."

"After all, they went through two battles together."

The adjutant sighed with emotion. "The battlefield is the place where bonds are most easily forged."

"Yes, exactly."

Dai Xianghe and Raymond deeply understood this statement.

Soldiers didn't engage in petty schemes. After fighting side-by-side, everyone became the closest comrades. In moments of adrenaline-fueled courage, they would even shield each other from bullets.

"Since Qin Tian's identity is confirmed, just report back to the Special Operations Management Department directly."

Dai Xianghe said, "I recall that after a clone soldier awakens psionic energy, a special talent management ordinance is triggered. He can enter a military academy in the future for high-level military training."

"The war is nearing its end. I hope all the soldiers in our regiment can find a good path forward."

"Yes!"

The adjutant left the office and immediately called the Special Operations Management Department back.

"He's actually a new recruit who hasn't even been out of the pod for ten days."

Jia Xiu hung up the phone, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Awakening psionic energy within ten days – this must be the fastest awakening among all clones who triggered the management ordinance.

What an interesting special case for me to handle.

Interesting~

Jia Xiu arranged for his subordinate to compile Qin Tian's information and send it to another department.

His Special Operations Management Department was only responsible for registration; Qin Tian's future training plan and arrangements would be handled by another special department.

And the highest superior of this department was Marshal Lin himself.

Exiting the Special Operations Management Department, Xiao Yunlong looked back and said, "I hope their progress can be faster, and they can get Qin Tian's ID card processed soon."

"They already said it would take at most a week, and at least three days for the ID card to be ready."

Liu Zhaozhao looked at Qin Tian and smiled, "Qin Tian, you'll be able to see how many Military Merit Points you've earned then."

"Definitely a lot."

Xiao Yunlong chuckled, "I've already gained over 200 Military Merit Points from Qin Tian. I estimate his points won't be less than 2000, maybe even higher."

"Mhm, I also think it'll be between 2000 and 2500."

Qin Dadi made a rough estimate based on past experience, then added, "That amount of Military Merit Points is enough to exchange for a decent Rune Gun."

"Qin Tian, we'll help you brainstorm and choose the one that suits you best then."

Xiao Yunlong's eyes lit up, "After you get the Rune Gun, let me try it out a couple of times too."

"Sure."

Qin Tian nodded, a flicker of anticipation in his eyes.

He really wanted to see what the difference was between a Rune Gun and ordinary firearms.

"Thanks."

Xiao Yunlong grinned and said, "It's still early, why don't we go to the training grounds? I promised Qin Tian I'd teach him some hand-to-hand combat and saber techniques. Otherwise, if he keeps jumping around and using his head to smash people, it'll be an embarrassment to our Earth Dragon Squad."

Mentioning this, Qin Dadi and Liu Zhaozhao immediately recalled the battle at the Golan Heights, where Qin Tian, with his agile and strangely contorted movements, entangled with a second-tier Spirit Cat for a long time before winning with a Headbutt.

It was quite shocking to watch at the time, but looking back now, the scene was indeed a little amusing.

Seeing them chuckle, Qin Tian felt both speechless and helpless.

But Xiao Yunlong was right; he really needed to brush up on his close-combat skills.

Many of his Talents were most suited for close combat.

"Training grounds, let's go!"