[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-158":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mercenary’s War",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1613048,2077,"Chapter 158 - 158 One Hundred and Fifty-Seven Resentment","mercenary-s-war-chapter-158",158,"\u003Cp>158: Chapter One Hundred and Fifty-Seven: Resentment 158: Chapter One Hundred and Fifty-Seven: Resentment Arthur and Hill led Gao Yang and the others into a large locker room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang glanced around and noticed that the lockers were numbered up to three hundred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur pointed to a row of lockers and said, “According to the information I have, you are a Mercenary Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, you’re a combat squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locker number one is for the commander, and lockers two to five are for you to divide among yourselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, you have three bedrooms—commander gets one for himself, and the others can pair up freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each shower time must not exceed five minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okay, you can start now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have fifteen minutes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang and his team were in civilian clothes, but they all brought their tactical uniforms and combat boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Arthur and Hill finished speaking and left the locker room, Gao Yang and his team took quick showers and changed into their brought tactical uniforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They temporarily stored their changed clothes in the lockers to retrieve after a day of training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Gao Yang and Cui Bo were both carrying their sniper rifles, which couldn’t be left in the locker room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the other three, they had no special requirements for weapons and would just use those provided by the training camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang’s modified M1A and Cui Bo’s TAC50 were kept in special rifle cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two carried their cases out of the locker room, Arthur, who had been waiting outside, said, “Follow me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they entered a room with nothing but a table, Arthur stood on the other side of the table, put down the file folder he had been holding onto, and said, “Now tell me your names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you need confidentiality, give me the nicknames you’d like to register.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Real names will be omitted from the records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, you aren’t ordinary students here, so we will return all records to you when you leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, tell me your strengths and weaknesses, the roles you play in the team, the weapons you’re specialized in, and the areas where you hope to improve, starting with the commander.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang stepped forward and said, “My nickname is Ram.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My strength is rapid precision shooting, and my primary role is Marksman, but I can also serve as an assault gunner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My current main weapon is a customized M1A, a Benelli M4 shotgun for a secondary weapon, and an M1911 pistol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I want to improve in close-quarters combat and command abilities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After quickly taking notes, Arthur said, “Next.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Dog, specialized in machine gun shooting, serving as a machine gunner, using the current mainstream light, general purpose, and heavy machine guns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No secondary weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope to improve the rapport with my team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t know what else needs improvement, but I hope you can help me find out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Toad, an assault gunner, strength is close combat, my weakness is I am only familiar with the Huaxia-made Type 95 5.8mm caliber assault rifle, Type 81 7.62mm rifle, and also with M4 and AK series of rifles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondary weapon is an M9.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wish to become proficient with all light weapons in the world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rabbit, currently no specific position, hoping to use the TAC50 large-caliber sniper rifle as my main weapon, currently using a Sig P226 as a secondary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My strengths include knowledge all snipers should have and if physical fitness counts, then mine is very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope to become a sniper, but for now, I can only accurately shoot fixed targets within 300 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also want to learn how to use mines and bombs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Fly, no particular strengths, only able to use the MP5 submachine gun and M9 pistol, currently serving as Big Dog’s machine gun assistant gunner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am not sure which skills I need to improve upon specifically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss, no, my superior officer, whatever area you need me to improve in, I will focus on learning that skill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Frey spoke, Gao Yang immediately said, “Sir, I request to add something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded, “Proceed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang pointed at Frey and said, “His grenade throwing is very accurate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think that counts as his strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur glanced at Frey and noted what Gao Yang said on his behalf, then said solemnly, “I think that having a dedicated assistant gunner in a small team of only five people is a bit of a waste, you lack heavy firepower, which is a serious shortcoming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I suggest Little Fly could try to become a dedicated heavy firepower, so your team will have full squad functionality.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Gao Yang said, “Sir, that’s what we’re planning to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please proceed as you suggest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded, snapped the folder shut, and said loudly, “This is just a preliminary understanding of you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I still need to see you in action before I can fully grasp your abilities, so we will conduct a series of tests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tests will begin immediately after Ram’s competition with Simon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Arthur finished, Gao Yang wasn’t quite sure how to respond, but thought for a moment before asking, “Sir, should we salute you or not?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re not the military, and there’s no need for salutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you have any questions or requests, feel free to approach me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any other questions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang responded loudly, “No, sir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded and said, “Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to add one thing, Ram.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon is my comrade-in-arms, as well as my good friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now you are my student, so I hope you can defeat Simon, preferably trounce him thoroughly and stomp on his dignity, so I can proudly claim my student beat him and prevent him from ever mentioning the word ‘shotgun’ in front of us again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you win, you won’t receive any reward from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you lose, I will give you a punishment for failures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s it, head out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang hastened to say, “Excuse me, sir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>May I ask why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this a personal feud between you two?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur looked at Gao Yang, gave him a pat on the shoulder, and said, “No, this isn’t a private matter; it’s a matter of public outrage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon’s shotgun skills are indeed very good, so the guy likes to bet with everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He won my most precious thing, which was supposed to be me asking a certain beautiful female soldier out, but instead, that bastard Simon dated her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she’s now my wife, it still bothers me when I think about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Ram, you must beat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s see what you’ve got.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, could you tell me what he’s good at?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would give me a better chance,” Gao Yang said with a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Although I really want to teach that guy a lesson, and we all want to see Simon’s frustrated face, I can’t betray a comrade, so you can’t get any hints from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can only wish you good luck, Ram.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill also stepped forward, patted Gao Yang’s shoulder with a serious face and said, “If you win, I’ll pay out of my own pocket for a feast for all of you, but if you lose, believe me, you’ll suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good luck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang shrugged and said, “Alright, I’ll give it my all, now I just hope that Simon doesn’t take the opportunity to make a bet with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Arthur and Hill, a group of people returned to Destin’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon had somehow already changed into the green uniform of the Israeli National Defense Forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Gao Yang, Simon smiled and said, “Gao, what gun will you use?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What will you shoot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How will you shoot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s your choice, I’ll use the same as you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a while, Gao Yang said in a deep voice, “I want to use a double-barreled shotgun, model and caliber don’t matter, um, let’s shoot multi-directional clay pigeons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon’s smile disappeared, and he frowned and said, “Double-barreled shotgun?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Multi-directional clay pigeons?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smart choice, how did you know that this is the shotgun category I am least skilled in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang shrugged and said, “I don’t know whether you’re good with double-barreled shotguns or not; it’s just that’s what I’m best at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And by the way, I practiced multi-directional clay pigeon shooting for three years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon frowned and said, “Alright, one event will be double-barreled shotgun clay pigeon shooting, but just one event isn’t enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How about this: you’re currently using a Benelli M4, so let’s add another contest with the Benelli M4.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You choose the event.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded and said, “Sure, clay pigeon shooting again, but let’s shoot successive clay pigeons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon took a deep breath with a constipated look on his face and said, “Can’t you choose something other than clay pigeons?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang said with an innocent face, “I could, but if I lose to you, it’s going to be bad for me, so of course I’ll choose what I’m best at.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Arthur heard Gao Yang mention that he had practiced multi-directional clay pigeon shooting for three years, his eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Gao Yang chose two events involving clay pigeons, Arthur immediately said, “Simon, make a bet, what are you wagering on this time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Destin was nodding repeatedly and said, “Bet, you must make a bet, Simon, I’ve lost 1,600 shekels to you before, now I bet 16,000 shekels that you lose.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill rubbed his chin fiercely and said viciously, “Simon, I bet you lose, if you win, I’ll streak around Disen Goff Square in front of you; if you lose, you’ll streak around Disen Goff Square in front of us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone gasped, and Simon said in surprise, “I really didn’t expect you to hold such a grudge against me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it necessary?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill said viciously, “Back then, you made me streak in the military camp, and I ended up in solitary confinement for two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The worst was that my vacation got canceled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by making you streak in Disen Goff Square can I alleviate some of my bitterness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur also raised his fist and said, “Good, Hill, well done, I’ll bet with Simon too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever loses has to write their own name on their body, along with their phone number and home address, and then streak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the way to do it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon hesitated for a moment, and Destin immediately said, “Simon, don’t say you’re afraid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon shrugged his shoulders and said, “As far as I’m aware, there’s no trap machine here, so although I don’t want to, it looks like we really do have to change the event.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Destin immediately said, “I’ll go buy one right now, there’s a shooting club very close by, I’ll get it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill instantly reached out to Arthur and said, “I didn’t drive here, give me your car keys, I’ll go buy it right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Destin excitedly said, “You have twenty minutes, I’ll call the others, hurry, hurry!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon stopped Hill, who was about to run out, and said, “Add a simulated combat shooting at human targets, one minute time limit, whoever knocks down more targets wins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three events, best two out of three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao proposed two events, I must add one to be fair.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill couldn’t help but look at Destin and Arthur, and then the three of them said in unison, “Let’s go for it, otherwise we’ll never get the chance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qidian Chinese Network www.qidian.com welcomes all book lovers to read, the latest, fastest, and most popular serial works are all at Qidian Original!Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.\u003C\u002Fp>",1925,"2026-06-06T10:19:38.026Z",1,"novelbin.me","e384ded9ef7439ec288f6ab49d07e8e1b090990cc6a9a2ce3355f6b3d9e23d1c","mercenary-s-war-chapter-159","mercenary-s-war-chapter-157",2343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmercenary-s-war-cover.jpg"]