Chapter 99 Oath
Chapter 99 Oath
The next day, all the new recruits in the training camp were dressed in military uniforms with solemn expressions, talking to each other on the training ground, their faces full of solemnity and barely concealed excitement.
On the platform,
Yuan Gang's gaze swept across the crowd: "During this rescue operation, two of our soldiers sacrificed their lives. Let us all observe thirty seconds of silence for them!"
After a short wait, Yuan Gang continued, "Today is our oath-taking ceremony. Although Li Jia and Zhang Long have sacrificed themselves, they will be buried in the Night's Watch tomb along with their cloaks, straight swords, and badges."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingzhu, Li Liang, and Deng Wei's eyes became bloodshot.
Shen Qingzhu said directly to Li Jia's badge, "Little Jia, don't worry, I won't let you die in vain. I will make the Ancient God Church pay for this debt in blood!"
Yuan Gang glanced at Shen Qingzhu, who was somewhat out of sorts, and instead of blaming her, he showed an expression of admiration.
"During this rescue operation, everyone demonstrated the spirit of the soldiers and guardians of Great Xia. Therefore, we will award the 'Spark' Medal to every new recruit who participated in the rescue operation."
After distributing the medals, Yuan Gang then began distributing the exclusive equipment to each person.
"Baili Pangpang".
"Cao Yuan".
"Lin Qiye".
"Shen Qingzhu".
……
Yuan Gang looked at the roster and started to let each person collect their equipment in order of surname.
After Wang Teng's name was called, he immediately strode to the platform to collect his equipment.
The standard Night's Watch three-piece set: Starblade, cloak, and emblem.
Wang Teng gripped the hilt of the Star Blade, the two small characters "Wang Teng" engraved on the straight blade.
"Hmm, it feels pretty ordinary~!!"
As Wang Teng spoke, he began to stretch out his hands to test the performance of the Star Blade.
"These three pieces of equipment are probably familiar to you. The Star Blade, the Cloak, and the Emblem—each of these items has been given a different meaning."
"The Star Blade possesses the property of never wearing out. It will not be damaged, and no external force can break its internal structure. It cannot break, will not rust, and will not freeze. It will accompany you forever."
At that moment, a crisp crack appeared in Wang Teng's hand. With lightning speed, Wang Teng put away the Star Blade and then looked at everyone seriously: "Everyone, if I said that what happened just now was an illusion, would you believe me?"
Yuan Gang: "..."
Although Yuan Gang didn't utter a single word, Wang Teng knew from his expression alone that Yuan Gang's curses were extremely vulgar!
"This cloak... never mind, all you need to know is that this cloak can withstand all kinds of extreme environmental attacks, but there's one thing: it will tear, it will tear, it will tear!!!"
Yuan Gang shouted at Wang Teng three times, "It will break!" Wang Teng looked at Yuan Gang embarrassedly and let go of the cloak he was holding: "Instructor, I didn't do anything!"
Yuan Gang didn't want to see Wang Teng's face anymore, so he turned his head away: "As for this medal..."
Yuan Gang was silent for a few seconds before speaking: "When you can't defeat the enemy, this medal can give you a chance to break through your realm and fight the enemy to the death. That's why we also call it 'faith'."
Wang Teng looked at the three items in the black box.
The Star Blade, forged by the Queen Mother of the West, was commissioned by Nie Jinshan, the first Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, and represents 'attack'!
The second Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, Li Kengqiang, tested the waters himself and developed the "Ghost God's Guide," which represents the Night's Watch's "dignity" and "gentleness"!
The cloak, woven by the fourth Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, symbolizes the honor and status of the Night's Watch and represents 'guardianship'!
These three things, in this era, supported the Night Watch and the entire Great Xia.
"Now, put on your gear, raise your right fists, stand under the national flag, and we solemnly swear an oath!"
Everyone silently put on all their equipment, creating an exceptionally solemn atmosphere. Even Wang Teng was no exception, having already used over 30 points of luck to reattach the Star Blade.
Despite the scorching sun, wearing the cloak made me feel cool at all.
"All trainees, please stand up!!! Raise your right fists and repeat after me!!! (voice cracks)"
At this moment, everyone held their emblem in their right hand, placed it in front of their heart, and gripped the hilt of their sword with their left hand, their expressions solemn.
"I, Yuan Gang..."
"I am Li Liang..."
"I, Lin Qiye..."
"I, Wang Teng..."
"I, Shen Qingzhu..."
Everyone stared ahead with resolute eyes, repeating the oath word by word with Yuan Gang.
"— Standing under the red flag of the great hero, I solemnly swear,"
Everyone shouted it out.
"If the darkest night ever comes!"
"I will stand before ten million people!"
"Sword drawn, facing the abyss!"
"Blood stains the sky!!"
The voices of everyone converged into a torrent, resounding through the sky and lasting for a long time.
"Let's go, Lao Wang, Qi Ye is still here!"
"Fatty, take care on your journey, we'll be waiting to come find you!"
"Brother Shen, I'm leaving now!"
"Come on, stop being so indecisive. I'm telling you, when we get to a new place, slow down and don't rush towards any danger you see!"
Li Liang chuckled: "Brother Shen, you're one to talk, but you're no different!"
"Get out! Get out! Get out!!!"
Shen Qingzhu kicked Li Liang and Deng Wei twice impatiently, then lowered her voice: "You two better be careful, whatever you do, don't die! I don't want to be sad anymore."
Li Liang and Deng Wei exchanged a glance and laughed simultaneously.
Wang Teng sighed: "Alas, I long to buy osmanthus blossoms and share wine, but it will never be the same as the carefree days of my youth!"
"Old Wang, if you're so capable, memorize this entire poem, and I'll truly admire you!"
Wang Teng glanced sideways at Lin Qiye, who was carrying the Boiling Sheep suitcase: "I've always believed in winning people over with martial virtue, I don't need to make a bet with you!"
Cao Yuan waved goodbye with a reluctant expression: "Wang Teng, Qi Ye, remember to come find me!"
"Don't worry, I'll definitely go."
Wang Teng and Lin Qiye exchanged a glance.
"Let's go."
"it is good."
Lin Qiye dragged two Boiling Sheep suitcases outside.
"Old Wang, where's your suitcase?"
Wang Teng's heart skipped a beat, and two Peppa Pig suitcases appeared before his eyes, then disappeared again.
Lin Qiye looked at Wang Teng with red eyes: "Wang Teng, my arms are sore, can you help me pack these two suitcases too?"
Wang Teng rolled his arms, looking exasperated: "Qi Ye, be normal. The way you acted just now was worse than a bar girl."
Lin Qiye didn't care about any of that. As long as he didn't have to carry two of Fei Yangyang's suitcases, he didn't care about losing face!
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