Chapter 1275: Reward
Finally, Zhao Chen looked at the list in front of him, which was mostly blacked out.
In the end, only 67 people actually returned.
The most regrettable thing is that those who could have safely returned home ultimately chose to follow Zhao Chen to the first battle and stayed there.
After reading these words, Zhao Chen looked at everyone in the lounge: "This battle is over."
We will be given at least seven days of vacation.
You should all get some rest during this time.
Many of you have met the requirements for retirement.
If you want to retire, submit your application to me.
I'll talk to the higher-ups on your behalf.
After Zhao Chen finished speaking, he returned to his single dormitory room.
The moment he got back to his dorm, he threw himself onto his bed.
He pressed his hand against his eyes.
Those I knew, truly died on the battlefield.
Zhao Chen originally thought that as a general, he should be used to these things.
However, when you actually experience it firsthand, that feeling is truly painful.
Let's assume it's one of the familiar people from my JF-17 fighter jet crew who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield.
How would he feel?
He couldn't imagine it.
At this moment, he desperately wanted to go back!
Go back to the world that truly belongs to you.
That world still faces threats.
Threats to order.
Although Zhao Chen left them with a lot of technology, if they couldn't get back in time, no one knew what would happen in the face of a large-scale invasion of the established order.
He cannot accept any mishap to his loved ones.
He has to go back!
He had to get back as soon as possible.
Zhao Chen sat up abruptly and opened the system interface.
However, the system interface seemed to be frozen.
It's exactly the same as before, and no prompts or warnings pop up.
There were no missions, no new T6-level technologies, nothing at all.
What's going on with this system?!
Zhao Chen angrily swung his fist, which passed through the phantom image on the system interface.
The system interface disappeared.
...
What happened next was naturally none of Zhao Chen's business.
The Covenant fleet, led by the general, successfully completed its mission. With enemy reinforcements arriving, they used specialized interstellar warships to leave the universe.
We've returned to the Covenant universe.
The successful execution of this secret mission did not immediately show its effects on the battlefield.
This is understandable; the development of anything takes time.
According to estimates, this impact will be exposed on the front lines within a month.
That will also be the opportunity for the Star Alliance fleet to conquer the microcosm in one fell swoop!
And as the supreme commander of this secret operation.
This brigadier general from the Song family also received a generous reward immediately.
He was promoted directly to Major General!
Rumor has it that this is the youngest major general ever!
In addition, all the officers and soldiers on the fleets and starships that carried out this mission received varying degrees of commendation and promotion.
However, a small hiccup occurred during this process.
The Covenant Council was stunned when the report regarding the generous compensation benefits for the starfighter pilots who died in one of the cover operations was submitted to the Covenant Council.
Many people immediately opposed the resolution.
However, it is said that the leader of the Star Alliance personally spoke out, stating that part of this would be handled by the Song family's businesses.
This finally convinced the council to approve the'special compensation fund'!
This astonishing compensation payment shocked the entire Covenant army, making many lower-ranking soldiers extremely envious.
Although they feared death, they felt that it was worthwhile to die so well, as they were able to secure so many benefits for their families after their deaths.
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The rest room of the 18th squad.
A week has passed since that secret operation.
After a week of rest, everyone has finally recovered from the grief they felt at the beginning.
The empty seats in the lounge are now occupied by new, young faces.
They were all very excited at that moment.
Because they actually managed to join the legendary Eighteenth Brigade!
That's right, it's the 18th Detachment.
This was a battalion number personally added with the special approval of the man who was promoted to major general.
Unlike other battalions, the elite squads of this battalion are not the first-ranked squads.
It was the 18th squad!
In addition, there are ten smaller teams.
Being selected for the 18th Squad of the 18th Brigade is undoubtedly a great honor.
And there is a chance to meet the legendary interstellar fighter pilot.
At this moment, Zhao Chen has become a legendary driver.
The moment Zhao Chen stepped into the lounge.
Everyone stood up straight.
"Captain!"
Zhao Chen frowned slightly; the sound seemed to shatter his eardrums.
He rubbed his ears and looked at the other ten squad leaders, who were subordinate to the Eighteenth Battalion, besides the Eighteenth Squad.
They're all waiting here.
This was Zhao Chen's first public appearance in front of his subordinates after a week's absence.
"How are the personnel arrangements for each squad going?" Zhao Chen asked, looking at the ten squad leaders.
"Reporting to the battalion commander, all squads have been replenished with manpower."
"Our 18th Battalion now has a total of 3,339 men," the captain of the first squad said, stepping forward.
He also served as the deputy battalion commander; that was his job.
Zhao Chen continued his previous habit of delegating as many tasks as possible to his subordinates.
In the eyes of subordinates, this is undoubtedly a sign of their superiors' high regard for them.
They all worked like they were on steroids, oblivious to overtime, busyness, or fatigue.
Those were all the captain's gifts!
Others don't even have this opportunity!
Seeing these "kings of currying off" all over the place, Zhao Chen felt a little bored and couldn't help but think of a certain brat.
I wonder if he's been slacking off without me pushing him.
"In short, each team is responsible for its own affairs."
I have taught you everything I was supposed to teach you.
"If any problems arise later, I'll come to you." Zhao Chen pointed at the squad leaders.
"Yes!" the squad leaders replied in unison.
"Request a meeting room."
Then summon all the men of the 18th Battalion.
"I have something to announce," Zhao Chen said.
I heard that there was something to announce.
The veterans of the original 18th squad were so excited that their eyes were shining.
Because they knew very well that announcing things at this time was inappropriate.
That's just announcing the rewards from the previous battles.
Someone quietly approached Zhao Chen and asked, "Captain, when will your reward be issued?"
Rumor has it that your outstanding achievements this time will lead to your promotion to general!
You'll have to treat us to a meal!
Hearing his old buddies teasing him, Zhao Chen kicked each of them.
Then, tell them to hurry up and get things done.