Glory Added (Congratulations to Sect Leader Sui Feng Er Xia)

(Congratulations to the newly appointed sect leader "Sui Feng Er Xia"! An extra chapter is being offered in advance!)

The low, indistinct "Get lost" that Mu Fan uttered made several students nearby turn their heads.

However, not seeing any other movement from Mu Fan, he stopped paying attention.

"What do we do now?"

"I don't know. These people are crazy. They dragged us here just to sign a document."

"Sigh, school starts tomorrow, and I haven't prepared at all."

"Now that we're back on Landu Star, can't we just relax in peace and quiet?"

"Let's wait for the major to arrive; this hall is rather oppressive."

The sounds of discussion around me gradually increased, clearly as groups of trainees came out after signing Sealing Order.

"Have you found out about Gu Qing's background?" Mu Fan interrupted Hei's deep speculation.

"No, the information found online is extremely limited. The military's sense of secrecy is far stronger than that of ordinary people. Their calls are encrypted and leave no record. Currently, all we know is that Gu Qing's superior is Colonel Li Shen from the Operations Department, and according to some people's secretly recorded information, Li Shen is clearly not a likable person. The relationships among you humans are so complex that they are too difficult to quantify. At least for now, all the information is still within the normal range."

"You should focus on following up with Li Shen and Gu Qing from now on. I want to see who has noticed me."

"Alright, let's continue talking about the Mechanical Legion. Do you think I'd still be reluctant to appoint an adjutant? Having both an adjutant and a secretary sounds pretty impressive, doesn't it?"

Mu Fan's brain automatically blocked out all noise, and he stared blankly at the ceiling.

In the corridor a few dozen meters away, following the rhythmic footsteps, some soldiers saluted when the two appeared.

"Major."

"Major."

"Isn't that our school's instructor? Why is Major Lin making way for him?"

Someone noticed this detail immediately after seeing the two.

Looking at the students, each one full of energy and showing no sign of dejection, the boys' spirits were as vibrant as their age.

So Ruan Xiongfeng smiled with satisfaction, but his face was as eerie as a sunflower that had exploded.

"Not bad, Lin Hao, you've worked hard leading the team this past month. These kids are really good."

Two consecutive "good" comments—even a fool could hear the satisfaction in Baldy Ruan's words.

"These trainees are all outstanding, and it's an honor for me to lead the team. Especially Mu Fan, I have to admire your keen eye; he feels he deserves the title of 'War God Seed '."

"Hahahaha~~" The laughter was deafening. Ruan Xiongfeng's mouth was stretched so wide it almost reached the back of his head. Lin Hao's words had hit the nail on the head.

Now, some people are even happier than if Mu Fan were praising himself.

"War God Instructor"—once Mu Fan grows up, I'll have that title. It sounds really impressive.

Ruan Xiongfeng made no attempt to lower his voice, so the moment he laughed out loud, Mu Fan, who was sitting some distance away, opened his eyes.

Is that Ruan Guangtou's voice?

So when Mu Fan turned his gaze, it happened to meet the Old Soldier Rogue's eyes.

Then Mu Fan saw the sudden burst of heat in the Bald Man's eyes.

Words cannot adequately describe Ruan Xiongfeng's expression at that moment—a mixture of surprise, excitement, and joy.

"Mu Fan, kid!" It was that same loud voice that instantly drew everyone's attention.

"Hello, Instructor Ruan." Mu Fan obediently got up and went over to greet him.

After all, this bald man seemed to be his nominal mentor at this academy.

"Good, good! I've heard about what happened to you. You truly are worthy of being my disciple, Ruan Xiongfeng. I've come to give you a small gift."

Small gift?

Seeing Mu Fan's curious expression, Lin Hao smiled and stepped forward, saying, "This gift is quite something; Instructor Ruan almost dismantled the Operations Department just now."

oh?

Major Lin Hao said the gift was quite substantial, so what could it be?

He soon saw Ruan Xiongfeng take out a crystal box from his tactical waist pack, and its crystal-clear luster firmly attracted Mu Fan's attention.

Because he had already seen the item inside—a medal that gleamed with silver light!

"The Merit Medal — the Centurion Medal —is an honor you deserve."

Seeing only a blank smile on Mu Fan's face, it was clear that the kid was completely unaware of the special nature of the Merit Medal and the importance of the Centurion Medal. However, Ruan Xiongfeng did not explain, but simply stuffed the box into Mu Fan's hand and patted him on the shoulder with a big laugh.

At this moment, the trainees almost spontaneously gathered around, and they also saw the medal.

Many people also looked bewildered; in their eyes, this was merely a medal given as a reward.

However, a few people wore expressions of solemnity and envy.

For example, Shi Sen!

As someone from a military family, his familiarity with various military medals far surpassed that of others. When he clearly saw the design of the medal, his heart skipped a beat.

It's Merit Medal!

Centurion Medal!

Firstly, the Merit Medal means that it is something that civilian personnel who have not participated in combat cannot obtain. It must be strictly verified, with a definite kill record and certain conditions met, such as annihilating an enemy unit or achieving brilliant results, before it will be awarded.

Awarded to: Regular military personnel.

Secondly, there is the Centurion Medal, Merit Medal named after the number ten, hundred, or thousand, which has a higher status because the conditions for awarding it are more stringent!

Even the lowest Decurion Medal, holds a higher status in the eyes of true soldiers than more vaguely defined medals like the Olive Sparrow or the Hunter Envoy Medal. The Centurion Medal, however, grants even more real privileges: soldiers wearing it receive the courtesy due to a lieutenant, and officers and soldiers below the rank of captain must salute it! It also grants one reprieve from death! And priority in rank promotion!

Awarded to: Regular soldiers fighting on the front lines (true veterans).

"Shi Sen, you look so serious. Given your extensive knowledge, could you tell me what's so special about this medal?"

The muscular, buzz-cut young man nodded, his eyes filled with admiration, and said, "This medal is, in principle, awarded to active-duty soldiers. All the holders I've seen are Ace Warrior from their respective units. The key issue is... Mu Fan is currently just a reserve officer, a new recruit whose service has just begun. But now he possesses this medal, meaning he's already a lieutenant before he's even an adult. Imagine what it will be like when he officially joins the army in four years... it's terrifying to even think about!"

Those who heard this stared in shock at Mu Fan, who was holding the crystal box and staring blankly at it.

Shi Sen stared at Mu Fan with a gleam in his eyes, muttering to himself, "More than terrifying, the other meaning behind this medal is... a true Hundred Slayer!"

He is the same age as himself and has already achieved Hundred Slayer in a single battle in a formal combat operation!

It can be said that from the moment Mu Fan received this medal, in the eyes of Shi Sen, who came from a military family, he was no longer that commoner boy, nor an ordinary classmate.

Now, that young man who appears somewhat frail and restrained is... who will become a true military nobleman in a few years!

Some students from noble families nearby also recognized the medal, but none of them understood it as well as Shi Sen.

So while they were still weighing their future interactions with Mu Fan, Shi Sen had already walked straight over.

He gave a military salute and extended his right hand.

"Shi Sen, you are a role model for us all. I hope we can become true friends!"

The boy spoke seriously, his eyes full of sincerity.

Mu Fan had always known Shi Sen, but this was the first time he had seen this classmate from a military family so earnestly trying to curry favor with him.

The sincerity and admiration in his eyes were genuine.

So Mu Fan happily extended his right hand, "Mu Fan, I hope we can fight side by side in the future."

Some noble students in the distance, such as Young Master Zhang Tang and Xi Ze, couldn't understand and were disdainful of Shi Sen's behavior, but many more teenagers were moved by this scene.

With role models to strive for, what reason is there not to work hard?

"Hahahaha! What can I do if I'm in a particularly good mood today?" Seeing this scene, Ruan Xiongfeng laughed heartily, glanced around at the bright eyes around him, and his bold voice resounded throughout the hall. "Students of Dingchuan, let's go home!"