Chapter 38: Warband Application Form

"This principal is truly a good person!" Lin Xia remarked, unable to contain his emotion as he contemplated the ideals of the Principal of Yuncheng First High School.

Based on his experiences thus far, this transcendent world was rampant with deception; decent people were virtually non-existent. The Principal of Yuncheng First High was arguably the only good person he had encountered. As for the principal's aspiration to leave a lasting mark on history, Lin Xia felt this was not a problem at all. Setting aside other factors, the Fate Points he required necessitated him to accomplish monumental tasks that would shock the world—or even transform this very transcendent reality.

A single spark can start a prairie fire!

Since this world was sick, it required a fire to properly treat it. And by being the one to ignite such a flame, he would undoubtedly secure his place in history.

[In the depths of the void, a thought crossed time and space to reach you.]
[Upon receiving this intent, you nodded slightly, your expression remaining unchanged.]
[This is because the intent expressed exactly matches the idealistic cause you have envisioned and are working toward.]
[It is precisely for this reason that the Red Heart Society has been able to gather so many ambitious individuals.]

[August, Transcendent Calendar Year 129: You completed your second-turn mission and officially became a second-turn professional.]
[Your perfected Bronze Battle Qi successfully evolved into Silver Battle Qi.]
[Silver Battle Qi promoted without reaching perfection offers no special effects other than increasing the efficiency, lethality, and defensive capabilities of the battle qi within the body.]
[However, your Silver Battle Qi possesses an extra "Level +1" trait compared to Wang Meng, Xiahou Chuan, and the others.]
[In other words, although you are level 20, the strength you display to the outside world is that of level 21.]
[For now, this one-level difference may seem insignificant.]
[But you know that as professional levels rise, the experience required in the future will grow exponentially.]
[Perhaps the overall combat power gained from one level is not immediately obvious, but in the heat of battle, if two sides have similar attributes, levels, and skills, the damage increase and damage reduction buffs provided by that single level are enough to easily turn the tide.]
[Overall, the years you spent polishing your Bronze Battle Qi were far from wasted.]

[October, Transcendent Calendar Year 129: With the highly efficient resource supply within the Red Heart Battle Corps, an increasing number of members began their second-turn missions.]

[After holding a general meeting within the Red Heart Battle Corps, you solemnly declared that you would help everyone solve this problem and improve their job-transfer efficiency.]
[You spent a large sum of money to purchase an auxiliary system from the Xingyu Group capable of precisely locating specific monsters based on the abyssal monster distribution data provided by the Wisdom Network.]
[This system is called "Swarm."]
[With the aid of Swarm, the efficiency of Red Heart Battle Corps members in completing second-turn missions has increased significantly.]
[The members are deeply moved by this.]
[Whenever they gather to chat after battles, or browse various news on the Wisdom Network, they reflect on their situation.]
[Based on their understanding of other battle corps leaders, when such leaders have money, they prioritize purchasing high-tier equipment or skill cards for themselves.]
[At worst, they spend it on keeping lovers to satisfy their carnal desires.]
[If the money were in their own hands, they would buy luxury goods, enjoy themselves, and satisfy their appetites in the legendary Starry Sky Restaurant.]
[After all, for a normal person living in this world, isn't that what life is about?]
[In short, they had never heard of a leader who prioritized their development over his own interests.]
[Yet, this battle corps, which only existed in their imagination, was the one they were participating in!]
[They see your sacrifices clearly.]
[Regarding the various delicacies, fashionable clothing, and luxury goods—the temptations that exist in this world—you don't even spare them a glance.]
[With your wealth, obtaining these would be a mere thought.]
[Yet, you eat simple meals of four dishes and a soup, and your attire is incredibly plain.]
[You own fewer clothes than an average member of the Red Heart Battle Corps!]
[You are practically a legendary saint!]
[Strict with yourself and lenient with others—this is perfectly embodied in you.]
[As the object of the Red Heart Battle Corps' loyalty, your behavior naturally exerts a profound influence on them.]
[Isn't the imitation and pursuit of an idol an imprint carved deep into the human soul?]
[Consequently, everyone from the high-ranking officials of the Red Heart Battle Corps to the ordinary members holds themselves to very high standards.]
[In their view, material enjoyment pales in comparison to the spiritual joy found in discussing and lecturing alongside their comrades.]

[Physical pleasure, how could it compare to the fervor of the spirit?]
[And so, the Red Heart Battle Corps operates like a precise war machine, methodically seizing external resources to develop itself.]

[December, Transcendent Calendar Year 129: You reached level 21.]
[In the same month, the Yuncheng authorities held a commendation ceremony for the Red Heart Battle Corps for establishing a large-scale safe zone in the vicinity.]
[The image of the Red Heart Battle Corps in the hearts of the Yuncheng citizens rose once again.]

[January, Transcendent Calendar Year 130: The Federal Battle Corps Administration approached you. After an evaluation, they determined that the Red Heart Battle Team you created is qualified to become a formal Battle Corps.]
[They delivered the application forms, hoping you would fill them out as soon as possible.]
[Once recognized by the Federation as a Battle Corps, you would receive annual subsidies and enjoy various welfare benefits specifically provided by the military for such corps.]
[You saw the relevant personnel from the Administration off with enthusiasm and excitement.]
[Afterward, you set the application forms aside.]
[Normally, for large battle teams to apply to become a Battle Corps, they need to spend a fortune on connections and give generous gifts to various leaders at the Administration.]
[Even after submitting the forms, there is a series of committees—investigation, auditing, and evaluation—that rigorously scrutinize the qualifications.]
[After all, the benefits enjoyed by a Battle Corps are shockingly high.]
[Most importantly, once you become a Battle Corps, you enjoy a certain degree of immunity for killing.]
[Under these circumstances, the channel to obtain Battle Corps status is incredibly precious.]
[Yet now, the Administration has taken the initiative to come to you?]
[Faced with this "good fortune" falling from the sky, you will not be caught off guard.]
[You firmly believe in one thing: free lunches don't exist in this world; only traps do!]
[When in doubt, you decide to stall for a while.]
[But while stalling, you still intend to share this news with the investors of the Red Heart Battle Corps.]
[You trust that once they hear this, they will certainly wave the cash in their hands and continue to contribute to the development and construction of the Red Heart Battle Corps.]