Enemies Are All Nourishment for My Fungi-Chapter 367 Pleasant Chat with the Commander (1)

Before any warrior who had interacted with Ye Nai could introduce her, a man who appeared to be around fifty years old and had leaves and two stars on his shoulders called out her name first.

Upon hearing her name, Ye Nai quickly stepped forward.

"Hello, General."

Although she didn’t know him, the flowers and stars on his epaulet were large, bright, and prominent, so she deduced the person must be a general.

Meanwhile, someone nearby quietly introduced Ye Nai, "This is our Commander, Vice Admiral Chen."

"Come on, let’s go upstairs and have a chat."

Commander Chen changed from the serious face he had when entering the room, and when looking at Ye Nai, his smile was abundant, leading her to walk alongside him upstairs, entering the small private room she had just been in.

Another person accompanying them was a staff officer.

There were only three of them in this small private room, while others dined in the adjacent room.

When seated, Ye Nai was on the left, and the staff officer on the right.

"Xiao Ye, you’ve worked hard during this period, and it’s good to have returned safely. You were told before, right? Daijing is eager to meet you."

"Yes, Daijing’s message was conveyed to me, but I don’t have any special connections in Daijing, only settling my residency there just before I left. Commander, do you know who wants to see me?"

"I do know. The request for cooperation came from the National Defense University. If you’ve just settled there, how could you have made contact with them?"

"Oh..." Ye Nai nodded suddenly and realized, "When I was in the Otherworld, I coincidentally saved a student team from the National Defense University and escorted them back from the Otherworld to the frontline military camp. Considering the timeline, they should have safely returned to school by now. Seeing the current commotion, I hope their mission report doesn’t exaggerate my deeds."

"Hahaha, I already know from your small business in True Dragon Gully that you possess an extraordinarily large Space. As for National Defense University’s current actions, I presume they also know this fact. Conveniently, you’ve settled in Daijing, so checking your records is incredibly easy. For you personally, this should be a good thing. If I’m not mistaken, you’re just twenty years old—prime age for study. The great favor that student team owes would naturally be repaid by the university, hahaha."

Ye Nai’s heart was suddenly stirred, studying? National Defense University?!

Oh my, she has made something of herself!

But, considering her poor high school performance, can she keep up at National Defense University?

No, I’m overthinking it—keeping up with classes is something else; getting admitted with the high entrance requirements is necessary first. Why would the university recruit a non-studious student and tarnish their reputation?

Vice Admiral Chen noticed Ye Nai’s expression change from initial surprise to indecision and couldn’t help but become curious.

"Hm? What are you thinking about?"

"I think if National Defense University has checked my records, they wouldn’t be interested in recruiting me for studies."

"Worried about poor past grades? No no no no no, there’s absolutely no need to worry. Awakeners entering the Awakener College doesn’t follow the traditional class method. Students form teams based on different abilities, emphasizing teamwork. All military academy’s Awakener Colleges use this teaching method now."

"Then that’s a problem—I’m more skilled at solo combat."

"That won’t do; once you join National Defense University, you are military personnel, and in the military, solo combat and individual heroism just don’t work. You must learn teamwork."

"Ah..." Ye Nai immediately had no other thoughts; there’s no need to join the army, just settle the favor she earned from saving lives.

Commander Chen and the staff officer saw her expression change again felt a little anxious. They then considered the huge time gap between the two worlds, knowing Ye Nai spent years solo in the Otherworld. Suddenly telling her National Defense University might be interested in her, but if she goes to study, she must learn teamwork—that’s a huge contradiction.

And this is precisely one major social issue in managing Independent Awakened individuals.

The achievements Ye Nai has attained are truly rare. Becoming a Copper-level Hunter at twenty is exceedingly uncommon among her peers.

Generally, Independent Awakeners of her age either aren’t qualified to appear on the rankings or have just touched the edge of the Tin List. Even those reaching the Tin List’s edge count as young talents.

Therefore, usually, to become a Copper-level Hunter with stable income and achievements, people generally exceed twenty-five years of age, nearing thirty, and years of adventure often leave injuries throughout their bodies.

Even such accomplished individuals rarely move National Defense University enough.

From whichever perspective, Ye Nai is undoubtedly a rare extreme talent. freewēbnoveℓ.com

If not managed, it becomes a significant problem.

"Judging by your expression, aren’t you interested in National Defense University?" Commander Chen patiently and intentionally guided the conversation.

"Commander, what you say isn’t right. Who wouldn’t be interested in National Defense University? It’s just, well, studying doesn’t appeal to me. I’ve always been unruly and believe no teacher can suppress me, wouldn’t you agree?"

"Hearing you say this does make me a bit uneasy, but I understand you have a unique personality and style. Nevertheless, appropriate restraint and regulations are necessary within a group. Besides, National Defense University can offer you not only academic improvement but also broader platforms and opportunities."

"No need, no need. The battle is almost over; why even attend military school? Also, given my lousy exam scores, if the military school dares to recruit me, they’d truly turn it into their dark history."

"Hm?" The Commander widened his eyes, "The battle is ending? Where did you hear this?"

Ye Nai grinned mysteriously, "I’m not making things up. With properly ensured processes, our army could hold a New Year’s gala in the Otherworld by year’s end."

"Really?!" The silent staff officer couldn’t help but ask.

Ye Nai solemnly nodded, her tone confident, "Absolutely, we’ve held the enemy at bay and turned it into a war of attrition. Moreover, due to the significant time gap between the worlds, maintaining cross-realm transportation costs them an exorbitant amount, their resources are nearly exhausted, and they can’t keep exhausting with us. If it were not for our nation, they indeed would have won, because the rest of Blue Star has fallen. But the reality is we’ve become an enormous sunk cost for them, neither stopping nor withdrawing, only dragging on day by day, resembling slow death."

Commander Chen was so excited after hearing this, he struck the table forcefully.

"Great! Really great! A tremendously good piece of news!"

The staff officer likewise laughed heartily.

Amidst the lively and congenial atmosphere, there was a knock on the door, a staff member entered, swiftly set the dining table, and exited, closing the door behind.

"Come, let’s eat first, and we’ll discuss how to proceed after the meal."

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