"Congratulations! You have triggered a high-level talent reward!"
"Congratulations! You have received a talent reward: An A-Class Technological Armed Task Force - 500 soldiers."
A-Class Technological Armed Task Force: A special task force consisting of 500 personnel, with three sub-teams: command, combat, and support.
Team Configuration:
Command: Task Force Leader, Deputy Leader, Chief of Staff, and Staff Officers.Combat: Combat Squad Leader, Deputy Leader, Combat Soldiers, Assault Group, and Firepower Group.Support: Communications, Medics, and Logistics.
Personnel Types: Infantry, Snipers, Demolition Experts, Communication Soldiers, Medics, Engineers, Logistics, and Cooks.
Weaponry:
Light Weapons: Rifles, Submachine Guns, Pistols, etc.Heavy Weapons: Portable Machine Guns, Mortars, etc.Special Equipment: Sniper Rifles, Anti-Tank Missiles, Flamethrowers, Drones, etc.Defense Gear: Bulletproof Vests, Helmets, Goggles, Night Vision Systems, and materials for building temporary fortifications.
Combat Effectiveness: This is a highly versatile and mobile combat unit capable of adjusting personnel configuration for various tasks, adaptable to the complex and dynamic battlefield environments of modern warfare.
Personnel Rank: The lowest rank is D-level, with at least 10 C-level specialists.
As the prompt appeared, a flood of golden light filled Yi Bai's room. His eyes widened in astonishment as he gazed at the message in front of him.
"Wow! Another top-tier talent reward! An A-Class one, and it grants me 500 personnel, at least D-level in rank!"
"Although the talent ratings are mostly low, the sheer number is staggering!"
"500 people, at least the strength of an enhanced company!" Yi Bai gasped, his excitement palpable.
In a post-apocalyptic world where global militaries had vanished, possessing the firepower of a full-fledged company, even a reinforced one... Yi Bai could almost conquer the entire city! Without the odd talents of other survivors' shelters in the way, he could have easily become a warlord, ruling like a king!
But before Yi Bai could savor the moment, another message appeared.
Warning! The current environment is insufficient to summon all personnel. Please quickly designate a new summoning area!
If a new area is not designated within 3 minutes, this talent reward will be forfeited!
"Don't mess with me!" Yi Bai cursed, his heart racing. He rushed out the door and sprinted to the empty lot behind the building, which was overgrown with dead grass.
"I'll summon them here! Confirm location!"
As Yi Bai confirmed, the golden light poured down from above, engulfing the space around him. Moments later, 500 soldiers appeared, fully equipped and standing at attention.
"Commander, sir!" The soldiers saluted in perfect unison, their voices booming and respectful.
It was like the spectacle of a military parade—clean special operations camo, rifles in hand, bodies straight, eyes fixed firmly on Yi Bai. Every soldier's expression was grim, radiating discipline and readiness for battle.
Yi Bai couldn't contain his pride. "Good, good, good! You've all worked hard!"
The soldiers shouted back in unison, "For the people!"
Yi Bai burst into hearty laughter.
Though this was just a special task force, without heavy equipment or tanks and aircraft, it was more than enough. The 500 soldiers were exactly what Yi Bai needed. After all, they were light infantry, and the combat prowess of China's light infantry was legendary, unrivaled anywhere else in the world!
Yi Bai felt like he no longer needed to eat beef today. Just looking at these 500 soldiers gave him all the confidence he needed to stand tall.
Their loud roars caught the attention of Jiang Xiaoci, who hurried downstairs with Lin Yue. As they descended, Jiang Xiaoci saw Yi Bai and quickly instructed Li Jie and Lin Yue to secure the rear exit of the building, preventing anyone from leaving and peeking.
Most residents had stayed indoors since the room was cooler with electricity, and few were interested in wandering outside. Only a few curious individuals peeked out from their windows, catching a glimpse of Yi Bai's figure.
"Is that our commander? He looks so young!"
"He must have some extraordinary talent. How else could he lead an army this large at such a young age?"
"Wait... is that a new army? Our reinforcements? When did they arrive?"
"The global military was supposed to be pulled out, right? So how come there are still hundreds of soldiers around?"
"Our commander must have a powerful background. Maybe he's some second-generation elite who can command such a force."
The residents speculated among themselves, their surprise growing as they peered down.
Jiang Xiaoci didn't allow anyone to come to the sixth floor. She didn't want anyone to get too close to Yi Bai, especially when it came to making direct contact.
"This is our leader?" Jiang Xiaoci asked with a meaningful smile.
Yi Bai grinned proudly. "You've seen a lot of soldiers, but have you ever seen an army this powerful?"
Jiang Xiaoci smiled gently, her lips curling in a subtle expression of admiration. Despite having seen countless armies during the warlord era in the Republic of China, leading over ten thousand troops in battle herself, she didn't want to downplay Yi Bai's moment of pride.
"Well then, this 500-strong army is yours to command," Yi Bai said, waving his hand. "You'll take charge of them. This is our new force. Each one of them is battle-ready!"
Jiang Xiaoci nodded respectfully. "With such an army in hand, I'll make sure to strengthen our position and power."
"Let's not rush into territory wars," Yi Bai added, shaking his head. "Survival is the priority in this apocalypse. The thinking you had as a warlord may not apply here."
"First, we secure our safety and resources. The rest, you handle as you see fit."
"Understood, sir," Jiang Xiaoci replied, bowing her head.
"These soldiers are yours to command," Yi Bai added.
After giving his instructions, Yi Bai headed upstairs.
"Sir, are you in a hurry? Is there anything I can help with?" Jiang Xiaoci asked, her attention always on him.
"Actually, there is something," Yi Bai replied, pointing to the soldiers below. "With so many new soldiers, we need those cooling devices for them that Li Ya has been working on. We can't waste time now."
Li Ya had been working on a portable cooling system for the soldiers, designed to combat the high heat and physical strain they would face while out on missions. It was the one research challenge they had yet to solve independently at the shelter, and Yi Bai was eager to speed things up now that he had 500 new soldiers.
"I can't help with that," Jiang Xiaoci smiled softly, watching Yi Bai ascend the stairs.
However, just as Yi Bai reached the sixth floor and approached the door to the research room, a sudden prompt appeared before him, making him jump in shock.
"Shit!"
"Li Ya must have cracked something big!"