Chapter 2340: S-Rank Guide Forced Love 25

The councilors' expressions froze instantly, shifting from shock to utter astonishment and disbelief.

S-Rank! A rank said to almost only exist in old-era records.

What does that mean?

It means Jin Chen possesses the terrifying power to destroy an army's mental will, and also means he can single-handedly stabilize the entire battlefield's sentinel cluster.

"Advisor Bai Ye… you… why didn't you say so earlier!" the elderly councilor clutched his chest, his voice trembling.

Kane's complexion could no longer be described as merely unpleasant.

S-Rank Guide… no wonder Bai Ye is so supportive! No wonder he dares to be so arrogant!

All those previous arrangements were practically a joke.

He stared fixedly at Jin Chen, his knuckles whitening as he gripped them.

Bai Ye seemed not to notice the councilors' varied expressions, smiling as he proposed: "Since Councilor Jin Chen has volunteered and moreover possesses… uh, overwhelming qualifications,"

He cheerfully said: "Then, regarding the appointment of Supreme Commander, let's proceed with a vote according to procedure?"

Jin Chen nodded humbly.

"Democracy is most important."

Kane: "……"

The result was without suspense.

Under the overwhelming pressure of the S-Rank Guide's absolute power, and under the tremendous lure of the Central District's future strategic layout,

…and driven by the desire to survive and avoid offending this harbinger of doom,

Aside from Kane and his few diehard loyalists, who cast gray-faced abstentions or opposing votes, the remaining councilors almost unanimously voted in favor, swift and resolute.

The overwhelming tally passed.

Jin Chen became the Supreme Commander of the High Tower Ruins Resource Mine mission.

Kane's chest heaved violently as he forcibly suppressed his surging anger; he knew he could not presently shake Jin Chen in terms of power, so he could only look for fault in rules and experience.

"What does being an S-Rank Guide matter? Commanding isn't just about crushing with mental power! You lack actual battlefield command experience; this mission is of great importance, there's no time for you to learn slowly! If you make a mistake, can you bear the responsibility?!"

Jin Chen slightly lifted his gaze toward Kane, then shifted his eyes to the center of the hall—the originally appointed commander Raymond, who was nearly incapacitated by the mental pressure.

"It's simple," Jin Chen proposed. "Let this… experienced Commander Raymond serve as my vice commander."

He paused, then added, "I'm sure he will wholeheartedly assist me in completing the mission, right?"

【This is literally shrimp and pig's heart!】 Ling Gun Gun exclaimed, that was quite delicious!

Kane only felt a sweet-sour taste rise to his throat, his vision darkened, and he nearly couldn't catch his breath.

"You…!" Kane sprang to his feet, the chair legs scraping the floor with a harsh sound.

His chest heaved violently, and he ultimately strode out of the council hall, his back turned, brimming with anger he had nowhere to vent.

Jin Chen calmly withdrew his gaze, leaned back slightly, and then swept his eyes over Kane's faction of councilors.

It silently proclaimed that the transfer of power had already been completed.

——

The night training ground.

The air was permeated with the smell of sweat and metal coolant.

Twelve squads sat cross-legged in a dense black mass on the ground, while seven selected attendant guides were scattered seated at the front of each squad.

Chen Yan stood on the high command platform, his gaze sweeping over the dark crowd below, pausing momentarily on You Zan, his eyes complex and hard to read.

"Silence!" Chen Yan's voice echoed through the venue via the loudspeaker, suppressing all minor disturbances.

He cleared his throat and announced clearly:

"According to the council's resolution, the person selected for Supreme Commander of this ruins resource prospecting and purging mission has been decided."

He paused, as if needing strength to utter the next name, his gaze sweeping once more over You Zan before he raised his volume:

"By the Central District councilors, S-Rank Guide Jin Chen, shall serve as Supreme Commander."

"Raymond shall serve as Vice Commander."

Although the training ground was spacious enough, the impact of this news was still too great.

The silence lasted less than half a second before being drowned out by an uncontrollable wave of gasping cold air and low cries of astonishment.

"S-Rank!!!"

"Guide… Supreme Commander?!"

"Councilor Jin Chen is an S-Rank Guide!"

Countless looks of shock, disbelief, fervor, and even fear all turned toward the still figure standing to the side-rear of the command platform.

You Zan jerked his head up and saw Jin Chen on the high platform.

No longer was he the figure in comfortable loungewear at home, exuding lazy weariness.

At this moment, Jin Chen wore a dark commander-style uniform coat, its shoulder insignia reflecting a cold gleam in the bright light.

His posture stood tall like a pine; merely standing there, he seemed the very core of the space, drawing all attention to himself.

You Zan could even clearly hear several nearby sentinels, their heavy, uncontrolled breaths drawn from excessive shock.

He felt an inexplicable complex sourness in his heart; he pulled hard on the leather collar fastened around his neck to maintain his outward composure.

Ye Jun and Lu Wen's faces instantly turned deathly pale under the strong light.

S-Rank.

Lu Wen was left breathless by the oppressive pressure; Kane's plan… could it really succeed?

Jin Chen stood at the very front of the command platform.

"My orders are iron law. Those who question will be dealt with after the battle; those who defy will be executed on the spot."

After a brief silence, came a response like a mountain‑shaking, sea‑rising torrent, springing from instinct, infused with the fervor and obedience born of submission to absolute power.

Yes!!!

The sound wave almost overturned the dome of the training field.

Jin Chen gave a slight nod, indicating it was done.

He stepped back, yielding his position to the ashen-faced Lei Mengde, and raised an eyebrow slightly.

Lei Mengde: "……"

Lei Mengde was about to die of anger.

He stepped forward, using all his strength to keep his voice steady, almost gritting his teeth as he shouted: "All sentries! Immediately! Return to the barracks to rest! Departure at 2:00 p. m. tomorrow! Dismiss!"

The order was given, and the crowd began to surge.

But countless gazes still followed the dark silhouette walking down the high ladder of the command platform.

Until Jin Chen's figure disappeared into the entrance of the exclusive passage for the upper levels, those gazes, as if losing their pull, reluctantly moved away.

The huge clamor inside the training field rose again, but the mixed discussion and shock within it could not be quelled for a long time.

Ling Gun Gun popped out, 【Host, why did you let Lei Mengde follow? He's a person of Kai En, and will try to harm you.】

Jin Chen: 【As commander, I have to handle a bunch of things—the alliance organization, the mutants, and that pair of protagonists—I'm not actually going to do the work.】

Ling Gun Gun laughed hehehe, 【Ah, I see! Really unfortunate, little Lei comrade.】