After Reynolds had fallen in battle.
Tychus, as the only officer, had completed multiple combat missions.
Recalling the frenzied fighting prowess Tychus had displayed in the battle against [Deep-Sea Nightmare].
Lin Chen felt that Tychus was worth cultivating, too.
At least when it came to fighting with fearless courage, no one could surpass him.
Of course, that was also because Tychus had the potential to become a hero.
Otherwise, promoting an elite soldier would have cost him more Conquest Points.
[Spent 1,500 Conquest Points to promote Tychus to adjutant of the Marine Legion.] [Host's current Conquest Points balance: 28,500.]
As the system's mechanical voice sounded in his mind.
A dazzling blue-green light flashed before his eyes.
The Powered Armor Tychus wore also changed to the same black paint scheme as Reynolds's.
The weapon slung across his back went from the standard-issue electromagnetic Gauss rifle.
To a portable rotary cannon with far more ferocious firepower.
"Ahem... thank you for the promotion, Commander."
"From now on, just leave any dangerous combat missions to me!"
Looking at the alloy medal hanging on his chest.
And his fully upgraded weapons and equipment, Tychus broke into a grin.
His smile was hearty and rather smug.
Tychus felt fortunate to have been assigned to the Central Guard Force.
Where he handled combat operations directly under the Commander.
Otherwise, if his legion had been assigned to some godforsaken frontier sector.
He would probably have remained a grunt for the rest of his life.
"Reynolds, once we get back to the Antimatter Legion Base."
"I'll buy you the most expensive drinks in that lousy bar. We're not leaving sober!"
"Sounds good! I won't hold back, then!"
Watching the two brothers-in-arms chatting before him.
Lin Chen smiled faintly as well.
Then he issued the command to end