Xue Zhongqi raised his hand and touched his chin. "Now I finally know her weakness."
Yan Yuting was also anxiously helping to find people, his figure darting back and forth between different areas.
A few minutes later, the medical team leader, who had heard the commotion, rushed over and used his supernatural ability to relieve Xu Jintang's dizziness.
Xu Jintang immediately regained his composure.
She leaned back comfortably on the sofa, her eyes slightly closed, savoring the wonderful moment of not getting airsick.
"I heard that the other first-year students at our military academy have also been sent to different Border Defense Star City for internships," Yan Yuting suddenly started the conversation.
Xu Jintang opened his eyes and asked, "What are the differences between the Border Defense Star City districts?"
Xue Zhongqi leaned back lazily on the opposite sofa, fanning himself with a fan. "The current Border Defense Star City is divided into twenty-six districts, and the situation in each district is different. Area S, which we're going to, is one of the less intense areas. The other students are basically assigned to similar districts. The reason for this division is to balance the number of trainee soldiers in each district."
"So how do we determine when our internship is complete?" Song Tianqi, who didn't know much about the Border Defense Star City, asked quietly.
Jiang Shiyi calmly said, "Just do whatever the team leader tells you to do. Once you get your internship badge in half a month, your mission will be complete."
Xue Zhongqi nodded, "That's about right. Anyway, it's just an internship, it's not that scary."
These two were clearly very familiar with the affairs of Border Defense Star City, probably because they had learned about it when they were in the academy.
Xu Jintang understood the situation, closed his eyes, and leaned back on the sofa to rest.
After a day and night's journey, the aircraft successfully arrived at Sector S Border Defense Star City.
A staircase hundreds of meters long slowly extends from the cabin to the ground.
Xu Jintang and the other four people walked out of the cabin one after another.
At the entrance of the Sector S Border Defense Star City, a tall, thin man held up a sign that read: [Welcome to Leikedasi Junior Students].
Xu Jintang looked up and saw him, then walked over with the others.
"Are you Senior Zhu Xiangming?" Xu Jintang asked tentatively.
Zhu Xiangming smiled and nodded, putting away the sign in his hand. "Yes, the military sent me to pick up five junior students. You must be the ones, right?"
Xu Jintang nodded. "Yes, hello, my name is Xu Jintang."
Song Tianqi and the other three then began to introduce themselves.
Zhu Xiangming noted down their names and faces one by one, then nodded and said, "Time is limited, let's talk as we walk." He then gestured for them to proceed.
On the way to the Federation Army, Zhu Xiangming began to educate everyone about various aspects of the military. "I just graduated from Leikedasi last year, and I'm currently only a corporal in the army, so my responsibilities are relatively limited. Therefore, our team leader will be leading your internship; he's already a captain."
"Also, I need to explain the military ranks here. Soldier is the lowest rank, followed by corporal, sergeant, second lieutenant, first lieutenant, captain, and then field colonel and commander, but those kinds of leaders are too far removed from our ranks."
"Remember this, everyone: never offend anyone with a higher rank. Soldiers aren't as kind to you as your military academy instructors are."
Xu Jintang raised his hand curiously, "Senior, what level are we trainees?"
Song Tianqi and the others turned to look at them expectantly.
Zhu Xiangming smiled and replied succinctly, "No rank."
Song Tianqi looked a little disappointed. "No rank. I thought I could at least get a soldier's rank."
Seeing everyone's disappointment, Zhu Xiangming comforted them, "Don't worry, when I first came here, I didn't have a rank either. I only got promoted after I went to the battlefield to hunt monsters and earn merits."
Xu Jintang obtained crucial information from this.
It turns out that hunting monsters earns you battle merits, which in turn leads to a promotion in military rank.
Before long, the group arrived at the Federation Army headquarters.
The military headquarters is located on the edge of the city and consists of a dozen or so small high-rise buildings. Compared with the bustling city center, its facilities and environment appear somewhat rudimentary.
Officers in uniform patrolled the streets, their faces tanned dark by the scorching sun, and many bearing injuries.
This scene gave Xu Jintang some understanding of real war.
People can really get hurt here.
"Captain, the men have been brought in, five in total." Zhu Xiangming led Xu Jintang Zhu Xiangming four into the main house and reported to the team leader.
The captain leading the group looked rather grave and had no interest in dealing with the trainee soldiers. He simply waved his hand impatiently, "Take them to their respective camps."
Zhu Xiangming noticed that the captain was in a bad mood and immediately nodded in response, "Yes, sir."
Zhu Xiangming turned around, winked at Xu Jintang and the other four, and quietly waved his hand, signaling them to leave quickly.
Upon receiving the signal, Xu Jintang led the team out of the main house.
After they came out, Xu Jintang looked at Zhu Xiangming with a puzzled expression, "The captain looked a little unwell just now?"
Zhu Xiangming was also puzzled, "They're probably thinking about the battlefield."
Upon hearing this, Yan Yuting's eyes widened immediately, and she asked nervously, "Could it be... that a fight is about to break out?"
"No, Area S has always been on the edge of the battle, and the main force of the monsters is concentrated in Area Z. Never mind, this has nothing to do with you. I'll take you to the military dormitory first."
Xu Jintang had a bad feeling, but nothing happened, so he just assumed he was overthinking it.
The group followed Zhu Xiangming to the military dormitory to check in.
"The dormitory conditions here aren't as good as at the military academy. There are six people in a room, and with so many people, the environment is quite chaotic. Everyone should keep a low profile," Zhu Xiangming added.
Xu Jintang and the other four readily agreed.
"Also, those of you with support-type abilities, come with me. I'll take you to the logistics team. The rest of you, stay in your dorms and wait for me. I'll talk to you about other things when I get back." Zhu Xiangming turned and glanced at them.
Xu Jintang looked up, "Is there anything different about support players compared to others?"
Zhu Xiangming explained, "Support and combat ability users have different roles. Once you arrive at the logistics team, a new captain will guide you through the environment."
Soon, Xu Jintang, Yan Yuting, and Xue Zhongqi followed Zhu Xiangming to the support logistics team.
Upon arriving at the entrance of the logistics area, Zhu Xiangming suddenly received an urgent notification.
He quickly pointed ahead, "The logistics area is up ahead. Once you go in, tell them you're here for internships, and someone will meet you. I have to rush to an emergency meeting, so I won't be taking you there."
After giving his instructions, Zhu Xiangming quickly turned around and ran back.
Xu Jintang withdrew his gaze, lifted his foot, and continued walking forward. "Then we'll go by ourselves."
Yan Yuting and Xue Zhongqi followed on either side, curiously observing their surroundings.
"It seems there are advantages to being a support role; at least we won't be under as much pressure," Yan Yuting suddenly said.
Xue Zhongqi put his hands behind his head and sighed as he walked, "My naive little sister Yuting, if it really comes to an emergency, even a support character has to fight tooth and nail."
As I approached the entrance to the logistics area, a quarrel erupted from inside:
" Miao Ruijia! Don't try to talk nonsense with me just because you're the logistics team leader! To be honest, aren't you support staff just here to provide us with supplies? I asked you to get me some food, and you're arguing with me. If we weren't charging into battle on the front lines, how could you be so comfortably hiding in the back?"
Xu Jintang paused, turning his gaze to the logistics area.
The woman at the fingertips, named Miao Ruijia, was dressed in red, standing on an iron pot, with a very cold expression on her face.
The next second, Miao Ruijia suddenly produced a large cleaver wrapped in laser arcs. Her face turned cold, and she slashed the ground with the cleaver.
With a loud "bang," countless cracks instantly appeared on the ground where the blow landed, spreading outwards.
"You look down on our logistics team, huh? Grab your weapons and get them out of here!"
As soon as she finished speaking, dozens of logistics team members behind Miao Ruijia pulled out their magical weapons and assumed attack stances.
In the blink of an eye, a massive melee involving dozens of people unfolded before our eyes.
The sounds of fierce fighting rang out.
Xu Jintang fell silent.
Yan Yuting, standing behind him, asked awkwardly, "Didn't we... arrive at a bit of a bad time?"
Chapter 56
Xu Jintang was also thinking about this issue.
At that moment, a sharp dagger with flames suddenly flew out from the battle circle, heading straight for Xu Jintang.
She quickly regained her senses, raised her arm, and activated the ruby sleeve dart.
The homing arrow shot swiftly toward the dagger.
"Bite--"
The dagger was deflected and fell to the ground.
The commotion quickly attracted the attention of everyone in the logistics area.
Miao Ruijia, who had been engaged in a fierce fight, stopped, slung her broadsword over her shoulder, and turned to look at them. "Who are you?"
Xu Jintang looked up and replied, "We are first-year students at the military academy, and we've been assigned here for an internship."
Miao Ruijia looked the three of them up and down. "You're already here, what are you standing around doing? Hurry up and come help!"
After saying that, she shouldered her knife again and charged towards the other side.
The man leading the group opposite them had a very noticeable scar on his face. His skin was rough and dark, but his eyes shone with a faint light.
" Heavenly Mountain Crumbling Stones!"
With a loud shout, He Yingjie slowly raised his hands, and countless boulders appeared out of thin air above his head, then attacked the opposite side simultaneously.
Xu Jintang and the other two exchanged glances.
Xue Zhongqi hesitated for a moment, "Then... should we go too?"
Yan Yuting swallowed hard. "Isn't it a bit inappropriate to start a group fight on our first day here?"
Just as Xu Jintang was about to speak, a long whip flew over, wrapped around her waist, and pulled her into the battle.
In the blink of an eye, several colorful beams of supernatural light effects rained down.
Now we have no choice but to fight.
Xu Jintang's eyes narrowed slightly, and she quickly dodged backward.