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Chapter 319 Ladies and gentlemen, roll the dice and enjoy the fun of being Space Marines ahead of time! (Bonus Chapter)

Another world!

Time-Space Portal Base, Medical and Training Center.

The hatch of the Kunpeng transport plane slowly closed, and Zhao led a team of soldiers down the gangway. A smell mixed with fuel and the cold air from the far north of another world rushed towards them.

The entire base was like a war machine wound up tightly, operating at high speed.

On the runway in the distance, armored vehicles kicked up snow as squads of soldiers rapidly assembled, seemingly to be redeployed to Tranquil Harbor.

The bugle calls rose and fell, creating an atmosphere of tension and impending doom.

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Zhao looked up at the sky. It was a rare sunny day, with a few rays of sunlight piercing through the clouds and gilding the desolate land with a pale gold hue.

"Captain Zhao!" A soldier in training uniform quickly approached. "I am Wang Yang, ordered to escort you. The detailed mission briefing will be issued after you have discussed it with your superiors."

"Okay." Zhao Chong nodded, his gaze sweeping around. "Is this just our team today?"

"No, there are also Captain Tu Ying and Captain Lü Song's special forces. Captain Lü has already arrived, but Captain Tu is delayed by something and should be there in about half an hour."

Upon hearing the names Lü Song and Tu Ying, Zhao's heart stirred slightly.

These two are both top-notch members of the pioneering army.

Lü Song's troops were recognized as being among the top three in the military, but they were most skilled in desert and urban warfare, employing cunning and ruthless tactics.

They've mobilized three of the top three special forces units; this isn't a typical mission.

Wang Yang led Zhao through the noisy camp area to a makeshift office building.

Before I even stepped inside, a hearty laugh rang out.

"Haha, Captain Zhao! I've heard so much about you!"

A man who looked somewhat thin but had exceptionally sharp eyes strode over and extended his hand.

He was about thirty years old, with a thin face, a beard, and a height of about 1.75 meters; he was Lü Song.

"Captain Lü, we're in the same boat." Zhao reached out and shook his hand firmly.

The moment their hands touched, they both secretly felt the thick calluses on each other's palms and the amazing grip strength.

"Have you heard about the mission this time?" Lu Song released his grip and asked with a chuckle.

"Not yet, I haven't said anything yet since I flew all the way here."

"I made some inquiries, and the higher-ups directly appointed a general from our third detachment," Lü Song said in a low voice, a glint of excitement in his eyes. "It's probably good news!"

"That's great, perfect for stretching my muscles." Zhao's eyes lit up as he replied with a smile.

"Haha, you're right! Come on, the butcher hasn't arrived yet, let's go in and sit for a while."

In the conference room, after Lü Song's men and Zhao's men arrived, they indeed sat on opposite sides, clearly separated.

Lu Song enthusiastically introduced his deputy to Zhao, and Zhao in turn introduced his squad leaders.

The atmosphere seemed lively, but there was already a faint hint of tension in the air.

One of Lü Song's elite sniper squad leaders, holding a water glass, casually remarked, "A couple of days ago, we ran into a group of heavily armed, unexploded corrupted dwarves. They were pretty well-equipped. Our captain, finding it too troublesome, just had me take out their commander's head from a kilometer away. Those dwarves were completely stunned, running around like headless flies."

As soon as he finished speaking, the men in Lü Song's troops showed a hint of smugness.

On Zhao's side, Xiao Zhou was also smiling as he refilled everyone's water.

Hearing this, he put down his kettle, scratched his head, and chuckled憨厚ly, "We had quite a commotion the other day. We rescued several hundred dwarf civilians from a mine in Tranquil Harbor. Those guys were pretty outrageous; they were secretly mining. Sigh—their good intentions were met with no reward. Some of them even started throwing stones at us. Luckily, our armor is thick enough, or we would have been cracked open."

He spoke casually, but everyone could tell that dealing with that chaotic scene was far more difficult than taking down a commander with a single shot.

Lu Song's smile remained unchanged, but he glanced at Xiao Zhou again.

These guys are all masters of hiding.

Just as they were exchanging information and boasting, talking and communicating openly and covertly, the meeting room door was pushed open.

Tu Ying walked in with his vice-captain Liu Heng and Hong Mingxu. As his name suggests, he carried a sharp aura that kept strangers at bay. He simply nodded to everyone, then found a seat and closed his eyes to rest.

The messenger glanced at his watch: "Captains, please familiarize yourselves with this. Commander Man will personally come to assign tasks in ten minutes!"

Less than two minutes after he finished speaking, the meeting room door was pushed open again.

Brigade Commander Man and Professor Deng Dakang walked in one after the other.

Commander Man looked somewhat tired, but his eyes shone with an unprecedented excitement and sharpness.

All the special forces members stood up instantly.

"Please sit down."

Commander Man waved his hand, his gaze sharp as lightning, sweeping across the faces of Zhao, Lü Song, and Tu Ying.

"I called you three here because I have a rather important task."

Lu Song was the first to speak, his voice booming: "Please rest assured, Commander, even if it means facing mountains of knives and seas of fire, we guarantee to complete the mission!"

Upon hearing this, Commander Man actually twitched the corners of his mouth and smiled, a smile that carried a somewhat indescribable meaning.

"Don't worry, it's not like you're facing a mountain of knives or a sea of ​​fire."

He paused, his tone suddenly becoming serious.

"It's to give you a comprehensive upgrade and to test a batch of new equipment."

"Time is of the essence." Commander Man held up one finger, then added another. "You only have twenty-four hours!"

Twenty-four hours?

Everyone present, including Tu Ying who had been resting with her eyes closed, suddenly opened them.

Only 24 hours to adapt to the new equipment?

Is this a test?

Why are you in such a hurry?

"Professor Deng, you can go over and talk later!"

"We guarantee the successful completion of the organization's mission!"

"Ladies and gentlemen," Professor Deng Dakang adjusted his glasses, his eyes behind the lenses filled with fervent excitement, "then please follow me!"

Professor Deng Dakang led the group through several isolation doors and finally stopped inside a hangar.

With a hiss, the metal door slid open to both sides, and a smell mixed with engine oil and condensed air wafted out.

The hangar was brightly lit, and rows of brand-new metal power armors, with slight differences in model, stood silently, like steel soldiers awaiting inspection.

These powered mechs are about two meters tall, with a matte coating that reflects a cold and restrained dark green color under the light.

Their designs were futuristic, with sleek yet rigid lines, and full-body steel armor that almost perfectly covered the vital organs. The inner armor also looked very high-tech. All the special forces soldiers present involuntarily held their breath for a moment.

Even Lü Song and his group of arrogant and fierce generals, who had been vying with each other in the conference room, could only open their mouths but could not utter a sound.

"This—this is the latest powered exoskeleton—no, powered armor, isn't it?"

Zhao was the first to come to his senses. He quickly stepped forward, reached out his hand, his fingertips trembling slightly, and gently stroked the cold outer shell of the mecha.

The delicate metallic feel and the intricate seam craftsmanship made this veteran soldier's heart race.

"Upgraded so quickly?"

"To be precise, it's the completion of the iteration from the test version to small-scale deployment." Professor Deng Dakang pushed up his glasses, his face filled with undisguised pride and fervor. "The complete power armor, V1.0. However, due to time constraints, it still has some—minor flaws."

Lü Song immediately replied, "What flaw?"

"Because we lack an energy shield, we adopted a double-layered structure for enhanced protection." Deng Dakang walked to a power armor unit, pointing to its midsection. "You see the outer armor? Even a 20mm machine gun attack probably wouldn't destroy it, but the impact force is difficult to handle!"

Zhao examined the metallic-looking power armor before him. "Yes, that's the nano-self-filling woven lining that we specially developed to cope with shock waves and high-energy explosions."

"This thing is similar to woven fabric normally, but once it encounters a strong impact, the self-filling lining will be released instantly, greatly cushioning the kinetic energy. However, because it needs to provide comprehensive protection, its lining is very cumbersome to wear."

Due to material limitations and the need to integrate with human nerve signals, even with excellent engineering design, it's not very breathable. During high-intensity combat, soldiers easily feel stuffy and hot!

Deng Dakang scratched his head: "This inner lining is primarily for protection, but human sweat will be a big problem. Also, if you need to address personal physiological needs—you'll have to remove both the inner lining and the outer armor."

As soon as he finished speaking, a cacophony of questions arose from the team!

"No wonder!"

The sniper squad leader under Lü Song, who had previously boasted about his ability to snipe targets from a kilometer away, now had a changed expression and muttered under his breath, "What if he gets a stomachache in the middle of the mission—"

His comrade next to him nudged him and whispered, "Shut up, you talk too much!"

Deng Dakang seemed not to hear him, and spread his hands to start his rant: "Gentlemen, please give us some time! Those science fiction novels where the protagonist wears power armor and fights for days and nights on end are all lies!"

Didn't they even consider the basic needs of eating, drinking, and relieving themselves?! Integrating life support, excretion, weaponry, and power systems all into such a tiny space, without compromising flexibility—is that some kind of technical feat?! Only a god could do that!

A crude yet genuine complaint instantly shattered the serious atmosphere.

Even Tu Ying, who had been keeping a cold expression, twitched her lips almost imperceptibly.

Commander Man coughed loudly, interrupting Deng Dakang's rant.

Professor Deng then realized his lapse in composure, quickly cleared his throat, and resumed his expert demeanor: "Ahem, fortunately, the area where we're about to engage in combat is cold. The built-in microcirculation system in the lining can maximize body temperature retention and prevent heatstroke. Alright, does anyone have any further questions?"

"What about the power boost?" Lu Song asked impatiently. "Can it dismantle an armored vehicle with its bare hands?"

"Disassembling an armored vehicle is a bit of an exaggeration, but at certain angles, flipping an armored vehicle is not a problem," Deng Dakang answered confidently. "Besides strength, it is more flexible, and its neural feedback system is more sensitive than the previous generation. You will feel that it is an extension of your own body."

Tu Ying, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke, her voice cold: "And what about its resistance to magic?"

"Good question." Deng Dakang gave him an approving look. "We applied multiple layers of paint to the power armor!"

The outer hard armor can be replaced or removed at any time, and the coating incorporates our latest combination of paints, which have a good effect on reducing the impact of low-intensity elemental corrosion.

"The nanomaterial lining can block electromagnetic interference, as well as various types of mental spells. But remember, it only partially blocks it. Don't think about wearing it to engage in close-quarters combat with elven mages."

Hearing this, the soldiers were completely relieved.

Although it has flaws, they are insignificant compared to the huge performance improvement it brings.

Seeing the excited expressions on everyone's faces, Brigade Commander Man smiled.

"Alright, don't get too excited yet."

He clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention.

"This power armor is just an appetizer for you."

What?

Is this just the appetizer?

Everyone, including Zhao and Lü Song, was stunned.

Commander Man had a mysterious smile on his face: "Haha, let's go, let's take a look! The scientists in the reclamation team have prepared some really good stuff for you that will benefit you for life."

Everyone became even more curious.

Deng Dakang then led the group through several silver-white metal corridors to a heavy, airtight door.

With a soft hiss, the door slid open to both sides, and a blast of air mixed with the smell of disinfectant and cold metal rushed out.

Behind the door was a huge, temperature-controlled, sterile room, with lights so bright they were almost blinding.

Rows of neatly arranged temperature-controlled cabinets display various colored medicines, which reflect a mesmerizing luster under the lights.

Next to the room was a sterile room, where several sophisticated instruments were placed, which looked like some kind of advanced operating table.

Some of the operating tables were equipped with restraints, making them look somewhat similar to the evil laboratories in the movies.

Zhao Chong, Lü Song, and Tu Ying were all tough guys who had crawled out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood. When they saw this scene, they couldn't help but hold their breath.

This place looks like a gene lab from a science fiction movie.

Could it be?

"What is this?" Zhao couldn't help but ask.

Commander Man did not answer, but looked at Deng Dakang and gestured for the professor to explain.

Deng Dakang pushed up his glasses, his gaze beneath the lenses even more intense than when he saw the power armor.

He walked up to a glass cabinet and carefully pointed to a bottle of medicine.

"Gentlemen, power armor is merely an external device, equipment that enhances your burst damage and protection. If it is damaged, your combat effectiveness will decrease significantly. But the true core of humanity will always be its own physical attributes."

He took out a vial of potion, then held it up, his voice brimming with barely suppressed excitement, "Our troops captured a total of 1,327 dwarf warrior potions from the dwarves!"

"A warrior's potion made by dwarves that can enhance a person's physical attributes by 50%?" Lu Song's breathing quickened instantly as he hurriedly asked.

The other soldiers were very surprised.

They knew about this information, but they never expected that the actual product would actually be in front of them.

"That's it!" Deng Dakang answered confidently. "After our tireless testing, we've confirmed that the dwarven warrior's potion has a strengthening effect on all human life forms, except for a slight side effect during injection—well, a minor one! There are almost no side effects later on!"

He looked around at everyone, his tone becoming serious: "The elves have been quite well-behaved these past few days. Although the troops have received help from the mysterious person and have significantly deterred the enemy, a storm may still be brewing."

"The elves have extremely strong special operations capabilities; we've learned this the hard way before! To gain the upper hand in the upcoming battles, our superiors have granted us special permission to use 500 doses of these potions! They will be prioritized for the top three special forces units in terms of combat merit!"

Upon hearing this, the eyes of all the special forces members present lit up.

This is a genuine, all-around physical enhancement, a power that can truly be integrated into one's bones and blood!

Scientists say that after taking the medication, all of an individual's physical indicators improve, and their lifespan is extended by several decades. This is a super baby!

Only front-line combat troops can use it.

Deng Dakang then changed the subject: "However, let me be clear from the start. Although we have conducted tests on many volunteers and elderly scientists and have not found any abnormalities in the past few days, this strengthening process will put a tremendous strain on your bodies. Simply put, it's like walking through the gates of hell; whether you can pull through depends entirely on your own willpower and physical strength."

"This is an opportunity, but it also comes with considerable risks. Whether or not to accept the enhancement is entirely up to the individual; there will be no coercion!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao stepped forward, his posture ramrod straight, and gave a standard military salute.

"Report! The organization has entrusted us with such a precious potion; it's a sign of their trust! I'm willing to accept the enhancement!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it was firm and resounding.

"Reporting, Commander!" Tu Ying's voice followed closely behind, "We are all willing to accept the first batch of enhancements."

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"Wait a minute!" Lü Song pushed his way to the front. "Since the risk is so high, and we're third in line, we should go first! Even if something happens to all of us, the impact on the overall combat effectiveness of the unit will be minimal!"

These words sound humble, but everyone can hear the indomitable spirit behind them.

Seeing the three captains vying for the task, Brigade Commander Man nodded with satisfaction: "You can coordinate the specifics with Professor Deng. He's a top expert in microbiology and life sciences! I have other military duties to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

After seeing off Commander Man, the tense atmosphere in the conference room disappeared.

Zhao Chong, Lü Song, and Tu Ying immediately surrounded Deng Dakang, their expressions increasingly eager, like three fledglings waiting to be fed.

Surrounded by the three menacing commanders, Deng Dakang was not intimidated at all. Instead, he chuckled and pulled something out of his white coat pocket.

A small, square, white gadget with dots on it.

dice.

"Gentlemen, stop arguing." Deng Dakang shook the dice in his hand, making a crisp sound. "Let's be scientific and look at the numbers! Whoever gets the higher number goes first!"

Seeing the eager crowd, Deng Dakang grinned and said, "Although there are a few side effects during the enhancement process, this is how you become new humans, new super soldiers!"

"Even the first step for a Space Marine!"

"Gentlemen, the moment of destiny has arrived. Please roll the dice!"