The Rise of a Special Forces Soldier Abandoned by a Wealthy Family

When the special plane landed at a secret airport in the United States—

Speculation about this incident worldwide has reached a fever pitch.

A well-known European military magazine published a special issue.

The cover title reads:

Five Minutes to Change Warfare: The New Era of Private Military Companies?

The text provides a detailed analysis of the tactics and techniques that the operation might employ.

The final conclusion is:

"This level of combat efficiency surpasses that of any country's special forces."

"This means that the nature of warfare may undergo a fundamental change."

Japanese military experts, on a television program, put forward a bold conjecture:

"This could be drone warfare commanded by artificial intelligence."

"It is simply impossible for a human soldier to complete such a complex task in five minutes."

An Indian media outlet even claimed:

"This is definitely alien technology!"

They confidently asserted that witnesses had seen the unidentified flying object.

Amidst numerous bizarre speculations, only the terrorist organization's top brass truly understands—

They were definitely not encountering robots or aliens.

"That's a living devil!"

A wounded terrorist leader, lying in his hospital bed, still felt lingering fear as he recalled the events.

"That big guy (Iron Block) can operate a heavy machine gun with one hand, and one burst of bullets can blow up an armored vehicle!"

"That thinner one (Coldthorn) was like a ghost; our men fell down before they even saw him."

"The scariest one was the leader (Zero), his eyes... I knew I was dead the moment I saw them!"

Meanwhile, mercenary groups and terrorist organizations within the global dark forces have issued strict orders:

If you encounter Hellfire or Squad Zero, stay far away from them!

Don't go looking for trouble with these crazy, twisted people!

Even some individuals and small mercenary groups have expressed strong demands to join them.

Female soldiers basically dream of giving birth to babies for Squad Zero.

But how old are Zero and the others?!

However, there are also many opposing and envious forces.

Among them, the factions and countries harmed by Squad Zero have all made statements—

We must force Hellfire to hand over the squad members, or we will launch a joint attack.

Especially in countries that target small birds!

They demanded that the little sparrows be handed over to serve their country!

The former can be forgiven for past offenses, and it was strongly stated that the state would provide strict protection for them.

The prerequisite is that Hellfire must respond as soon as possible.

By this time, Baroque was in a terrible predicament.

In a dark office, the tragic protagonist of this incident, the supreme leader of the terrorist organization, beat his chest and stamped his feet in a secret meeting:

"What did we do to deserve this? We just arrested a few scientists. If we had known they were connected to Hellfire, we wouldn't have dared to touch them even if we had ten lives!"

What frustrated them even more was that they had no way to retaliate.

On the one hand, it's because the gap in strength is too large; on the other hand, it's because—

They didn't even know why they were being beaten!

"I think," the second-in-command said cautiously, "it might be related to Professor Lin's daughter."

Do you remember? When we investigated their background, the information showed that they had a daughter named Lin Xiaoya who went missing 11 years ago.

But is it possible... she's a member of Squad Zero, considering that most of the team members are from China, especially Little Sparrow, whose age is quite close?

The entire room fell silent.

"You mean," the leader said slowly, "that is to say..."

"That Lin Xiaoya might not be dead, and she might even be a legendary figure from Hellfire or Squad Zero—Little Sparrow?"

The second-in-command added:

"Otherwise, it's impossible to explain why they sent people to harass us and deliberately create trouble in the early stages, giving us the false impression that they were making such a big fuss for revenge."

By the time we realized it—

Only then did I realize that their intention was to use this overwhelming force to save people!

They also targeted our military facilities with particular precision, minimizing casualties.

This is almost like... a release of personal emotions combined with extreme professional restraint.

What's particularly important is their loyalty and sensitivity in rescuing and escorting hostages.

The terrorist organization's leaders looked at each other, suddenly realizing that this guess might be the closest to reality.

The problem is that they simply cannot prove it, let alone explain it to the outside world.

Are we supposed to say, "We got beaten up because we accidentally kidnapped a big shot's parents"?

This is even more humiliating than being beaten up by aliens!

At the same time, the Ministry of State Security of the Dragon Kingdom finally made contact with Baroque through special channels.

During the video conference, Baroque appeared on the screen with a minimalist yet luxurious office backdrop behind him.

"Mr. Li," Baroque said with a smile, "I know you have many questions, but I can only tell you this:

This operation was not malicious and will not seek any reward.

Professor Lin and his team will return to China safely and without any harm.

Minister Li looked directly at the screen:

"Why? Hellfire and Squad Zero never do anything without a profit."

"What do you want? Money? Technology? Or political leverage?"

Baroque's smile deepened:

Sometimes, helping others is a reward in itself.

"All I can say is that many people in Hellfire and Squad Zero have a special affection for the Dragon Kingdom."

"Not everything in this world needs to be driven by political or economic interests."

"It's a little sparrow, isn't it?" Minister Li suddenly asked.

"Our intelligence indicates that she is the technical core of Squad Zero!"

"It could be Professor Lin's daughter who 'disappeared' 11 years ago."

Her original name should be Lin Xiaoya.

Baroque's expression remained unchanged, but a subtle pause betrayed his surprise.

Mr. Li's intelligence work is impressive.

But I can neither confirm nor deny any specific information.

All I can say is that sometimes, 'disappearance' is the best protection.

Minister Li immediately spoke again:

"According to our intelligence, Team Zero is mostly composed of Chinese people, is that right?"

"Mr. Baroque, please don't rush to answer that question!"

"First of all, based on what you just said, I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of the Dragon Kingdom."

"But what if Squad Zero really is entirely made up of Chinese people!"

"Little Sparrow is Professor Lin's biological daughter!"

"The consequences of this incident are something that Hellfire cannot bear."

"The Dragon Kingdom should take protective measures in response to this incident—"

"At the same time, no matter where they are in the world, Chinese people are all descendants of Yan and Huang."

"If they are harmed, the Dragon Kingdom will protect them unconditionally."

"Moreover, they are heroes, and I think Mr. Baroque should understand the pros and cons of what I'm saying."

At this moment, Baroque replied sharply, "The Hellfire soldiers are always a unified whole, and they are not afraid of any targeting or battle."

Let them come if they want.

Anyway, Squad Zero isn't in Hellfire.

They are just some organization or students from the United States.

As for why this happened—

We'll all participate; it's all about interests!

As for the rest...!

If anyone asks me, I have no comment…!

I think Mr. Li understands what I mean!

Minister Li on the other end of the phone clenched his fists, recalling the ins and outs of the incident:

Squad Zero...

The little sparrow went missing 11 years ago…

They are all from the Dragon Kingdom...

Beautiful Country…

Students or organizations…!

Li Weiguo suddenly smiled mysteriously:

"Heh... Bloodbath Baroque truly lives up to his reputation."

I understand what you mean.

"Please also believe in me and believe in the Dragon Kingdom!"

"We will provide all necessary support immediately without hesitation!"

"Including combat and everything..."

After the video conference ended, Minister Li sat alone in his office for a long time.

Finally, he picked up the red phone:

"Prepare a top-secret file, codenamed 'Zero Guardian, Sparrow Returns to Nest'."

Contents:

"The members of Squad Zero are probably all from China, Lin Xiaoya might be a little sparrow, and currently she's Hellfire—"

"Core member of Squad Zero".

Suggest:

"Do not initiate contact."

"Not to be disclosed to the public."

"But always be prepared to track and protect intelligence—"

"Provide unconditional covert assistance when necessary."

After hanging up the phone, Minister Li walked to the window, gazed at the city lights in the distance, and murmured to himself:

"Such remarkable people are all from China."

A slight smile appeared on his lips:

"The nation is proud of you."

At this moment, in a safe house in the beautiful country, Lin Xiaoya (Little Sparrow) finally couldn't hold back her tears.

Zero gently patted her shoulder:

"I miss them. Let's go see them when they return to China. We can arrange it."

The little sparrow shook its head and wiped away its tears:

"No, my 'disappearance' is the best way to protect them."

"So many enemies are eyeing Hellfire and Squad Zero. If they find out who they are, my parents will be in real danger."

She looked at the monitor screen showing her parents sleeping peacefully, and a bittersweet smile appeared on her face.

"Knowing they are safe is enough for me. Some love doesn't necessarily require physical presence."

Iron Block muttered to himself from the side:

"Sigh, this story is more tear-jerking than an 8 PM soap opera."

"Sparrow, don't worry, from now on your parents will be my Tiedun's parents!"

"Anyone who dares to touch them, I'll blast them to smithereens first!"

Leng Ci said calmly, "Count me in."

Zero nodded: "Hellfire and Squad Zero will always be one family."

The little sparrow looked at these comrades-in-arms who were not related by blood but were closer than family—

Tears welled up again, but this time they were tears of happiness.

Yes, the world is big, and there are many kinds of families.

Some are connected by blood, while others are bound by fate.

As for Lin Xiaoya, she was fortunate to possess two things—

One type is those who are far away yet close at hand, but cannot recognize each other.

One type is someone who is always by your side and would die for you.