Chapter 41: Taking Command of the Battalion, Condensing the Luck Seal of

"Salute the General!"

On the training grounds, five thousand elite soldiers bowed in unison.

"At ease,"

Commander Chen Tao stepped forward and announced in a loud voice.

"Thank you, General!"

The five thousand soldiers responded in unison.

"Today, we have gathered here for a special announcement,"

Chen Tao began.

"It is my honor to convey the orders of General Li.

Due to a reassignment, Commander Wang Yan has been transferred to another battalion. From this day forward, the command of the First Battalion will be handed over to Commander Zhao Feng!"

As these words fell, excitement rippled through the ranks.

Zhang Han and three other company leaders familiar with Zhao Feng couldn't contain their elation.

"This is great!"

"It is Commander Zhao taking charge of us!"

"With Commander Zhao leading, our battalion will be stronger than ever!"

Among them was another company leader whom Zhao Feng recognized immediately.

"Brother Wei?"

"And the old comrades from the logistics corps?"

To Zhao Feng's surprise, he noticed many familiar faces among the soldiers standing behind Wei Quan comrades who had once fought alongside him in the logistics division.

Sensing Zhao Feng's gaze, Wei Quan grinned broadly.

"Pay your respects to Commander Zhao!" Chen Tao commanded.

"Salute, Commander Zhao!"

The five thousand elite soldiers bowed once more, their voices echoing even louder than before, a testament to Zhao Feng's reputation within the battalion.

"Commander Zhao, the rest is up to you now," Chen Tao said, turning to Zhao Feng.

"Understood," Zhao Feng replied with a nod.

"Then I'll take my leave," Chen Tao said, turning to depart.

Standing before the assembled troops, Zhao Feng addressed them with a smile, "At ease, brothers."

"Thank you, Commander Zhao!"

The soldiers straightened their posture but remained attentive.

"From this moment forward, I officially take command of the First Battalion. I won't say much, except this: on the battlefield, I will never abandon a single one of you."

"Dismissed!" Zhao Feng commanded loudly.

"Victory! Victory! Victory!"

The five thousand soldiers roared in response before dispersing to their duties.

Zhang Han and the company leaders, along with Wei Quan and other logistics corps veterans, quickly gathered around Zhao Feng.

"Zhao, my boy, I've arrived! And not just that I've been promoted! Happy, aren't you?" Wei Quan greeted me with a hearty laugh.

"Commander, we're here too!"

"All of us are here!"

"Six hundred of us from the logistics corps, minus a dozen retired due to severe injuries. The rest have joined your command!"

The old comrades chimed in one after another, their faces brimming with excitement at reuniting with Zhao Feng.

Looking at his former comrades, Zhao Feng smiled warmly, though a hint of sternness crept into his tone.

"Brother Wei, why have you all come here? Don't you know the main combat battalion is no place like the logistics division? It's much more dangerous."

"Ha!" Wei Quan waved off the concern.

"We've already stared death in the face what's there to fear? When we heard you were assigned to the combat battalion, we petitioned together to follow you. We'd rather fight alongside you than anywhere else. Besides, we see this as a chance. With you leading us, we're bound to earn military merit and rise in rank!"

"Exactly!"

"We're here to fight and make a name for ourselves!"

The other veterans echoed Wei Quan's sentiment with resolute expressions.

Seeing their determination, Zhao Feng laughed heartily, "Alright then!"

"Since you're all here, I won't say much more. The logistics division dealt with support tasks, while the combat battalion faced the frontlines. The responsibilities are entirely different."

"But now that we're all in the combat battalion, we'll fight for the kingdom's expansion and our advancement. Everything will be decided on the battlefield!"

"For myself, and all of you, I vow to strive for military merit and rank!" Zhao Feng declared with a bold smile, leaving no room for doubt about his resolve.

This open ambition revealed a stark contrast from his earlier days in the logistics corps. Once hesitant, Zhao Feng now exuded confidence and a burning desire to climb the ranks not just for his comrades, but for his mother, Wang Yan, and his future.

Wei Quan, observing this transformation, couldn't help but think, "This kid has changed! He's serious about making a name for himself now. If that's the case, who could stop him?"

Yet, curiosity nagged at him.

"Something must have happened to trigger such a change in him… I wonder what?"

Just then, a message appeared on Zhao Feng's interface:

"You've taken command of 5,000 troops. Do you wish to condense the Luck Seal of Office?"

"Luck Seal of Office?"

Zhao Feng was momentarily taken aback before realization dawned.

"Zhang Han," he called out.

"Here!" Zhang Han responded promptly.

"This is Wei Quan, an elder brother from my days in the logistics corps. Get to know him, and coordinate with him on battalion matters. Also, prepare your gear deployment orders will come soon," Zhao Feng instructed the company leaders.

Hearing they would soon deploy, excitement flickered in their eyes. Unlike the past months spent in reserve, this would be a chance to earn merit and rise through the ranks.

"Understood!"

The company leaders saluted and dispersed to prepare.

Zhao Feng, now seated in a quiet spot, focused on the interface's prompt.

"The Luck Seal of Office… It must have significant benefits if it's tied to luck!"

Without hesitation, Zhao Feng chose, "Condense the Luck Seal of Office!"

"Condensing the Luck Seal of Office for the rank of Battalion Commander…"

"Seal successfully condensed."

Before him appeared a shimmering golden seal, ethereal in nature, bearing the inscription "Battalion Commander."