Chapter 192 - 95: The Final Task_2
Long Dangdang’s face froze for a moment, but he ultimately held it in. After all, he couldn’t make his cousin lose face!
"Your assessment hasn’t been completed yet because the mission isn’t over. Next, you’ll proceed to the northwest together. Yes, all one hundred and forty-three of you. You’ll act as a platoon to protect Jingmen Village in the north. Thirty miles away from Jingmen Village, a wraith army has appeared. Our main forces need to deal with the wraiths in the south. Given the strategically advantageous terrain of Jingmen Village, which is easily defensible from attacks and positioned at the rear of our army, your task is to hold it for five hours. Is that clear?"
Upon saying this, the general paused before continuing: "Now, you’re no longer the geniuses from the ivory tower but soldiers. A soldier’s duty is to obey orders—if you fulfill the task I have given you, you are real soldiers. Otherwise, you are nothing. You don’t have time now for sorrow, rest or licking your wounds. What you need to do now is to complete the final task. Now, set off!"
After his speech, the general stood up, a potent aura emanating from him.
"Zisang Liuying, Ling Menglu, step forward."
Zisang Liuying and Ling Menglu each took a step forward.
"Your temporary platoon is designated as the Spirit Furnace Platoon, with Zisang Liuying as the platoon leader and Ling Menglu as the deputy leader. Is everyone clear about the task? Hold Jingmen Village for five hours. Any questions?"
Zisang Liuying’s eyes shone brightly as she stood upright and saluted, "We pledge to fulfill our duty."
"All others, obey the two leaders during this expedition. Set off at once!"
Zisang Liuying and Ling Menglu walked shoulder to shoulder out of the military tent. The moment they emerged, Zisang Liuying murmured as if talking to herself, "It seems I have won this round."
Ling Menglu did not look at her but continued to wear a faint smile, "The assessment isn’t over yet."