Origin Player.

Chapter 789 Promotion to Colonel Commander
It's only a quarter of an hour.

Luo Yeli obtained the location information of the Black Night Base from the command group. Thanks to her recent military achievements, the application was not difficult. However, for commanders below the rank of colonel, the location of the base is a top secret that cannot be accessed, since the leakage of intelligence could lead to the destruction of a base.

"Three miles away, in the basement of the school clinic at the Second Middle School of Majui County..."

Jiang He picked up his binoculars. In his line of sight, the Second Middle School had long since been reduced to ruins. He teleported to a marked brick and then brought Zi Shu over. The two targets marked with ouroboros could switch positions.

The school clinic was mostly exposed; pushing aside a half-person-high section of building debris, a downward passage appeared before us.

A figure stood in the dim light, clearly having received a notification from Luo Yeli and coming to meet them.

"Lieutenant Colonel Dijiang, I am Major White Wolf, a reconnaissance officer from the Black Night Brigade. I am currently a D-rank officer and am in charge of the operation of this base."

Jiang He nodded and followed the white wolf into the base.

The mouse checked its surroundings, made sure there were no problems, and then found a secluded corner to go into standby mode.

The Night Special Forces Brigade is essentially the President's private army, while the Blood Tomb Unit is equivalent to assassins. Both of them have better logistical conditions than Class A Army Groups, or even the private armies of the Three Great Clans and Five Great Families.

The Majui base only has one underground floor.

The complex underground framework couldn't withstand the vampires' artillery fire.

Dozens of wounded soldiers sat at the entrance of the base, and some field doctors were rescuing the seriously wounded. Due to the lack of sufficient conditions for periodic treatment of symptoms such as infection and necrosis, amputation was commonplace here, resulting in the wounded often missing limbs. The only thing to be thankful for was that they were still alive.

"I want to use the vending machine," Jiang He said.

White Wolf paused for a moment, then realized what the other party meant and laughed, "Of course you can. The commander killed six counts, and the military's daily bulletins have been full of praise for him. The stronger you are, the more vampires you can kill. I have no reason to refuse."

The two arrived deep into the base. Jiang He entered the supply room alone, where a familiar vending machine appeared before her. As before, large military merit purchases came with a free transmission service from the Moon Shadow Gate.

Two intact corpses of vampire marquises, including their blood cores.

Seven tons of Grade A refined alloy, originating from a Grade A powerhouse who possesses a talent for alloy crafting.

One B-grade alien ape, one armored rhinoceros, one kingfisher, and one corpse of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

The core of the Grandmaster-level Source Energy Matrix, this component comes from one of the three Grandmaster Alchemists of the Fortress City.

Jiang He selected active metals, memory crystals, golden flame seeds, shadow ore cannons, and other rare materials in turn, spending all of his two A-level military merits. The Moon Shadow Gate materialized, and a tank-like box was pushed out. He then began alchemy on the spot.

More than ten hours have passed.

Two humanoid figures stood on the floor, exuding a powerful aura.

The Thunder Demon's core matrix is ​​filled with thunderous power, its body surface patterns shimmer with a dark blue, it has a cold style, and its appearance resembles a thin young man. The edges of its hands are as sharp as knives, and its overall structure possesses a high degree of lightning conductivity.

The Demon of Nothingness, its core matrix is ​​tainted with the power of the invisible. At first glance, it is indistinguishable in terms of gender, age, and presence. Because it has been infused with a large amount of refined shadow ore, its form is almost non-existent when standing in the shadows, making it even more suitable for assassins.

Jiang He plunged a finger into his own heart, then smeared his blood on the two evil soldiers. With the final steps completed, a demon comparable to a B-level powerhouse was officially born.

"Boss!"

"Boss!"

"No, you are free to go out and track Marquis Noah. I have left the necessary intelligence in the memory matrix. Analyze it yourself."

"clear."

"Lei, go to the mountain stronghold now and secretly protect Luo Yeli. My main mission is with her."

"clear."

The two demons dug their way through the walls of the room. Jiang He felt a bit overwhelmed. The door was right behind him. It wouldn't matter if White Wolf, a D-rank demon, saw them or reported it. These two guys were just acting strangely.

"Didn't I give you glasses?"

The Demon of Thunder and the Demon of Nothingness turned back dejectedly and left through the main gate.

Jiang He collected scraps of materials and melted down the large box that had previously contained the materials to create a thousand quenched throwing knives, half of which were engraved with a high-explosive matrix.

Boom!
White Wolf pushed open the door and entered, his expression showing a hint of anxiety. He said, "Lieutenant Colonel Dijiang, the military headquarters' order for the entire army!"

Jiang He was taken aback. Local battles were the responsibility of the regimental headquarters, and this was the first time he had received an order from the military headquarters.

……

In the southern part of Majui County, behind the mountains.

In the old days, this was a farmhouse with a pleasant view; now it has become a command center.

The three men sat facing each other in the wooden pavilion: Luo Youdao, Tongchuan Military Commander, and Fu Shi Gongfeng. These three A-level experts basically determined the strategic direction of the Tongchuan Campaign.

On the sand table, the battle situation in the county town, which was originally on the verge of collapse, was brought under control. In the area of ​​the Third Bridge, Marquis Noah's elite armored brigade, which had been advancing rapidly, was now forced to retreat.

"The Second Division, the Third Division, and five auxiliary divisions, a total of 70,000 men, have all entered the war zone. Tongchuan, are you not planning to stay here?" Luo Youdao teased, sipping his tea.

Commander Tongchuan was as solemn as iron, and said in a cold voice: "I had previously hinted that the military situation at the front should not be revealed to the rear, and the soldiers' letters home were temporarily held in the various battalion headquarters. However, there was a staff officer in the Third Main Regiment named Yebulu who, upon hearing that the regimental headquarters' directly subordinate companies were also going to fight, sold the casualty statistics to the media."

Luo Youdao and Fu Gongfeng looked at each other in bewilderment.

The pursuit and execution are certain, but the accident has already happened.

Commander Tongchuan couldn't help but reveal a hint of murderous intent, and sneered: "The people in the fortress are now in a state of uproar. The President stated at the banquet the day before yesterday that the dead cannot be brought back to life. I think that in the next election for the eight chiefs, this battle can only be won, not lost."

As long as victory is achieved, any number of casualties is merely a tactical issue.

The Taiko high command consists of eight chiefs-in-chief, who are in charge of foreign affairs, internal affairs, finance, army, justice, education, transportation, and agriculture and commerce, respectively. Among them, the chief of army is the corps commander of the Anzai Army Group, and his power is the most prominent. The current chief of army is an S-class demigod, who can even go toe-to-toe with the president. However, as everyone knows, he is the president's biggest supporter.

The eight chiefs are all elected by the districts, half of whom are controlled by powerful families, but they are also closely related to public opinion.

Commander Tongchuan pointed to the sand table and said, "The Third Division has taken over the east and west flanks. I have ordered the remaining units of the First Division and the Second Division to advance to the front line and first establish a trench line on the south bank of the Baipu River to contain the main force of the Blood Clan. Five auxiliary divisions will provide troop reinforcements."

"My direct armored division has entered Majui County. Three hundred Dawn tanks and five hundred D-level source energy heavy artillery pieces are about to be deployed. The military headquarters' assassination battalion has been fully mobilized. As long as the Third Division advances from the east and west flanks, it can encircle Majui County."

"The vampire forces cannot quickly withdraw from Jinyang Lake, and a great victory awaits me."

Luo Youdao's eyelids twitched.

He felt that Commander Tongchuan had gone a bit mad. Regardless of the vampire firing positions hidden in the ruins on the south bank, opening up trench lines on the front line would put enormous pressure on logistics and cause shocking casualties.

More than 50,000 people gathered on the south bank trench line. It is easy to imagine how tempting it was for the vampires. They could cripple the Tongchuan army in one fell swoop. Even if they lost, it would be worth it. Without the Tongchuan army, even if they occupied Majui County and Jinyang Lake, they would have to give them back in two years.

Fu Shi Gongfeng's face was stern, with a hint of anger in it. He said, "You are planning to sacrifice the Tongchuan Army and use a great victory to run for the position of General. If you jump out, who will clean up this quagmire?"

Commander Tongchuan chuckled and said, "The people of the fortress only care about victory or defeat. The more tragic the casualties, the higher my evaluation will be. This kind of sacrifice is invaluable for the election."

boom!
Fu Shi smashed the cup and left without showing any mercy.

Commander Tongchuan frowned, his brow furrowing into the shape of the Chinese character "川" (Chuan).

Luo Youdao reassured him, "Don't worry, as long as the plan to kill Tusen, Valota, and Arsen is still in progress, he won't cause any trouble. At most, he'll just ignore you and not bother you. It's a small matter, not as big as the problems of Zhengzong and Jinxiu."

Commander Tongchuan rubbed his temples. Luo Zhengzong was the eldest grandson of the Luo family, and he and his daughter Jinxiu were a match made in heaven. It wasn't just about family background; Luo Zhengzong's father, Luo Youdao, was undoubtedly an important ally worth trying to win over. Unfortunately, the relationship between the two children was not as warm as he had imagined.

"The forbidden item, the Horn of Malice, how long until it arrives?"

Luo Youdao chuckled and said, "No more than three days."

Commander Tongchuan nodded. The horn of malice played a crucial role in the plan to kill the three dukes.

……

November 5th, 100th year of the Night Calendar.

The vampire forces retreated to the north bank.

The casualty reports of the First Division came from the rear media broadcasts, and the various regimental headquarters simply stopped the communication control, after all, it could no longer be concealed. The First Division, which had 10,000 main force and 20,000 auxiliary troops at full strength, now only had more than 9,000 people who could continue to fight, and the casualties were extremely heavy.

At noon, the sky darkened, as if dusk were fading away.

Jiang He arrived at the front line on the south bank by military motorcycle. In accordance with the orders of the entire army, all combat units were to go into battle, so Luo Yeli had no choice but to lead about a hundred men from the Ninth Company to come.

When I saw Luo Yeli again, the girl was as aloof as ever. Her military trousers were neatly trimmed, but unfortunately, her figure couldn't fill out the shirt. Her silky silver hair was tied into a ponytail, with a few strands sticking to her delicate cheeks, like a forest elf.

"Congratulations, you are now a colonel, officially appointed as the regimental commander." Luo Yeli said with a smile, her cold expression softening, revealing her beautiful and charming demeanor.

Jiang He was somewhat surprised and asked, "What happened?"

Luo Yeli said in a low voice, "Most of them are dead, so promotions are naturally easier. The military promoted more than two hundred officers this time, with special approval from the corps commander. There were fewer field officers though."

Jiang He looked at the person in front of her and pondered for a moment.

If Yu Jianyue is Lilith's fourteen or fifteen-year-old self, then Eleanoria should be around twenty-three or twenty-four, while Luo Yeli is roughly eighteen. Indeed, as Lilith said, they are fresh and tender, perfect for a passionate romance. Lilith, who usually tries to portray herself as a gentle older sister, seems unreserved in showing him her beauty at every stage, not just as a lover.

"It feels like I'm in your clutches," Jiang He sighed.

Luo Yeli was completely confused.

The two entered the trench, from where they could see artillery being assembled on the opposite bank. The vampires had clearly allowed the First and Second Divisions to build positions. Trench warfare was a contest of organization and loyalty, and the vampires, bound together by bloodlines, had an advantage.

"When will this war end?" Luo Yeli sighed, looking up. She had already entered the second round of the successor war, and in a few days the remaining candidates would be decided, making it seven to five.

"Someone is going all in, and based on my experience, it should be soon," Jiang He said, adding that his judgment was based on his experience and intuition.

"By the way, what about that blonde female officer?"

"He was blown up."

“Life is truly unpredictable.” Luo Yeli suddenly turned her head and asked, “Have you crossed any lines with her?”

She stared intently into Jiang He's eyes.

Jiang He's eyes were calm. For some people, such a moral question might be difficult to answer, but for him, morality did not exist. Since there was no way to verify the truth, the answer was self-evident.

"of course not."

Luo Yeli nodded in satisfaction. She felt that Jiang He at least had some sense of shame. The person was gone, and humans would certainly not lie so casually.

"Sister Yeli!"

A hundred meters away, the purple flowers waved happily.

If the two sides only had occasional exchanges at the Doomsday Academy before, after experiencing the war, even Luo Yeli could hardly ignore the surviving classmates.

"I'll go over there," Luo Yeli said with a smile, turning her head to the side.

She wanted to walk with the other person, but exchanging a few pleasantries with Zihua wouldn't take much time.

"This kind of thing doesn't require my approval," Jiang He said dismissively.

"Hmph." Luo Yeli rolled her eyes and stepped forward.

Just then, Jiang He heard a notification tone.

[Battlefield Faction Notice: Starting at midnight, one player's battlefield affiliation, current identity, and all-day location will be randomly announced daily. This player will be the "Marker" for that day. Hunting the Marker will earn "Medals of the Strong" (physical item). Consuming a certain number of medals can create forbidden items of varying qualities (excluding Tarot-level items)]
Final Battlefield: 853 people.

Battlefield of All Beings: 870 people

Dusk Battlefield: 723 people.

Origin of the battlefield: 81 people

"Urban warfare for players, huh?"

Jiang He thought to himself, if he mastered a Tarot-level forbidden item, he would immediately possess combat power comparable to an A-level. The Medal of the Strong could not be exchanged for such a treasure, but even a non-Tarot-level one would be of considerable value.

Once a marker player is exposed, even if they are as powerful as a jackal, they will immediately become lambs due to the disadvantage in intelligence. The process of competing to become the hunter is also fraught with hidden dangers, and factors such as strength, status, connections, influence, funds, and technology have a huge impact.

The most critical issue is that the location is exposed around the clock.

Ding!
Jiang He's communicator received a message.

The first one came from Si Ning, who said that if she were to unfortunately become a marker, she was prepared to commit suicide.

"When the time comes, you'd better inherit my estate properly!"

The second one came from the raven, and the little crow said that if he became the marker, he was prepared to die a worthy death.

"Boss, I've started collecting explosives. When the time comes, I'll definitely go all out."

The third one is Old Black, who said he has a gut feeling that he won't become the marker.

"Xiao He, you know, I seem to have always been lucky."

Jiang He was speechless. Old Hei was not exaggerating. From becoming a player and finding the rare fruit that awakened wisdom, to being appreciated every time he visited the wolf den, he was indeed very lucky.

"But I have a feeling that things are going to get bad sooner or later."

Less than a quarter of an hour.

The troop transport convoy arrived at the Third Bridge area, and squads of fully armed soldiers disembarked.

"Colonel Dijiang, 170 men from the Fierce Dragon Company are reporting for duty."

"Colonel Dijiang, 156 men from the Black Bear Company are reporting for duty."

"Colonel Dijiang, 218 men from the Falcon Company reporting for duty."

Inside the trench, before Jiang He could even finish his lunch, three company commanders from the First Division arrived to report for duty, bringing with them appointment letters from the military headquarters. The First Division and the Fifth Regiment were officially established, also known as the Bridge Guard Regiment, and would continue to be responsible for the defense around Building A of Jingshui.

Raptors, Black Bear, and Falcon are all E-level gene warriors. In fact, the company commanders of the Type A Army are generally E-level. Iron Mountain was from the Doomsday Academy, which is not normal.

There was more than one letter of appointment from the military.

Under Luo Yeli's operation, all twelve Zodiac-type Evil Soldiers were given military ranks. Regarding the current situation in Majui County, the source power users in the surrounding dozen or so shelters could not stay out of it. The military usually gave them a rank and sent them to the front line to gather the defeated soldiers on their own.

Life and death are determined by fate, and wealth and honor are determined by heaven. If they survived a few charges, the Tongchuan army would not deny the existence of the corresponding units, after all, the First Division had almost lost its organizational structure and was in dire need of manpower.

Jiang He put away a stack of appointment letters.

The Tongchuan army was still somewhat elite. In the world of silkworm breeding, as long as one could survive, it was not uncommon for lucky individuals to become officers by evening, starting as privates in the morning.

"The three of you, go find Deputy Commander Wu to receive your mission."

"clear."

The three of them turned and left.

Jiang He found a corner to teleport Wu He back, and then briefly explained the current situation.

“Boss, this is a great opportunity!” Wuhe suggested. “The military is probably preparing to fight a bloody battle with its main force. The casualties will definitely be heavy afterward. It will be much easier to mobilize a force now than usual. Regimental units are already qualified to act independently and can guard a town during peacetime.”

"Then I'll leave it to you. The twelve zodiac evil soldiers are enough for now as the backbone. Rat and Ox will be your guards. Also, secretly collect corpses and other materials. I plan to upgrade the other zodiac animals to D-rank as well."

"clear."

Jiang He wasn't very interested in leading troops; he had experienced it countless times in the past and was inevitably somewhat tired of it.

The Rat and the Ox arrived and met up. Wuhe led the two to inspect the position and set up the defense line. The bridge-guarding regiment now had a total of more than 500 people, and without sufficient heavy firepower and armored units, it was at best an empty shell.

A moment later, the two girls returned.

Luo Yeli introduced, "This is Zihua, a classmate from Class A. She heard that I was the commander of the bridge-guarding regiment, so she came here to be my adjutant."

She added, "Not your adjutant."

Zi Hua glanced at Jiang He with complicated eyes. Back in the academy, he was just a thief who spied on the girls' dormitory. She never expected that he would become a regimental commander in the blink of an eye. Moreover, on the front line, Di Jiang was a well-known figure, surpassing even the geniuses of the original vampire species such as the Child of Nature and Red Knight.

"Colonel Dijiang, Captain Zihua reporting for duty!"

Jiang He nodded in response, indicating that the girl in front of him might not live for more than a few days.

……

Night falls.

It was soon past midnight.

Jiang He lay half-lying in the trench. More than 500 soldiers of the Bridge Guard Regiment were deployed on the front line outside Building A of Jingshui. Next door, at the Wangtian Hotel, was the Third Main Regiment led by Fu Shuang. Due to heavy losses, the 150 surviving fifth-year students of the Doomsday Academy had all gathered together and were serving as officers of various ranks.

Beside Jiang He, Luo Yeli quietly injected herself with a digestive medicine.

"Am I being a bit too pampered?"

"I'm really curious about what it's like when you go to the toilet," Jiang He admitted.

The silver-haired girl felt a little embarrassed and spat softly, but didn't take it to heart.

[Note: Today's marker has been announced]
[Player Name: Jinxiu]
[Affiliation: Origin Battlefield]
[Location: No. 16 Dayan Street, Yanta District, Beijing (24/7)...]
[Current Life Level: E-Rank Gene Warrior]
Jiang He glanced at the satellite map provided by Origin. The location of "Jinxiu" was so precise it was outrageous. From now until the early hours of the next day, she would be hunted down around the clock. Moreover, due to her interpersonal interactions since her arrival, it was highly likely that some close players would also be exposed.

"Unfortunately, I didn't have time to participate this time."

(End of this chapter)