Chapter 2579: Commendation and Promotion (3)

Whether werewolves or nobles.

Whichever side held Snowfield City would see a great surge in strength.

And then…

They would reinforce the other cities.

And the World-Breaking Army and other rebel forces in those other cities would only become more dangerous, and their fate would almost certainly be annihilation.

So they had to be rescued.

There was no other way.

If they could grit their teeth and hold on, they would get a period of development.

If they couldn't endure it, they really would die.

Amid the lords' discussion, Zhong Jing stepped down from the stage.

Yao Feng took the stage again and said, "Alright, the heavy topics are done — our commendation ceremony officially begins! Next, please invite Captain Jiang up to announce this commendation."

The lords fell silent once more.

Jiang Chen stepped onto the stage.

His expression, for once, carried a smile.

He swept his gaze across the lords below the stage.

Then he said with a smile:

"Earlier Captain Ren and Captain Zhong both said it — this evacuation battle of ours went in a very unexpected way.

"But at the same time, everything was within reason.

"At every previous commendation, we always saved the biggest commendation for last.

"But this time we're doing it the other way around.

"After all, there's no suspense anymore.

"Everyone already knows who the greatest contributor of this battle is.

"So I won't keep you in suspense — please welcome the captain of the Jade Squadron — Li Ruanyu!"

This truly was the choice of everyone.

And all the lords knew it could only be Li Ruanyu.

Thunderous applause rose once again.

Even the lords of the nearby Phantom Squadron clapped vigorously.

But some lords of the Phantom Squadron still sat arrogantly, seemingly dismissive.

"What are you doing? How pathetic?"

"Exactly, sit down!"

"Why are you clapping? Clapping for Li Ruanyu? Are you sick in the head?"

"Big sis, the situation's different now — didn't you take those fashion items and equipment?"

"Pfft~ you guys really are easy to buy. Don't forget who led you out, who saved you several times — it's our captain, not that Li Ruanyu! Bought off by a few pieces of equipment?"

"Come come come, look at who's sitting in the first row."

"First row? So what?"

"So what? Didn't you see our captain clapping too? This is respect for a rival! Get it? Don't embarrass the Phantom Squadron — clap, now!"

"Respect?"

"Even if it's Li Ruanyu, even if it's the Jade Squadron — if they fought beautifully, although our captain is unwilling, she would still congratulate them, but next time she'd work even harder. Have you forgotten that?"

"Of course I haven't forgotten…"

"Our Phantom Squadron has always been clear about gratitude and grudges. We clearly took Li Ruanyu's benefits — how can we not admit it? Admit it openly, surpass her cleanly — that's what the Phantom Squadron should do!"

"Exactly — you few, don't smear the Phantom Squadron's name!"

"So our captain really is worthy of being our captain — broad-minded. You few should learn from her!"

"Right!"

"This… fine then…"

The members of the Phantom Squadron saw that even Shangguan Ting was sending her congratulations to Li Ruanyu, and their admiration for Shangguan Ting grew even stronger.

After all, being able to show respect to a rival — that itself deserves respect.

But they did not know that from now on, the situation between the Phantom Squadron and the Jade Squadron would undergo earth-shattering changes.

Of course, Shangguan Ting would absolutely not let these subordinates who had risked life and death be looked down upon by the Jade Squadron — she herself could, but she would never let her subordinates be.

However, the previously sharp competitive relationship — even the hostile relationship — between the two squadrons would definitely undergo a fundamental change.

The same went for Li Ruanyu's side.

She would also make the lords of the Jade Squadron and the lords of the Phantom Squadron live in harmony.

Li Ruanyu sighed softly.

She really wanted to pull Zhao Chi up onto the stage.

But… she couldn't.

Not yet, at least.

Li Ruanyu made up her mind — once Zhao Chi was willing to go public, she would announce all of his achievements to the world.