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Chapter 636 - 280: Veterans’ Tavern

A formal notice stamped with the steel seal of the Border Guard Army Headquarters was delivered to the small courtyard.

The award ceremony and medal presentation.

To be held today at ten o’clock in the morning, at the Peace Hall.

Please attend on time.

The Peace Hall, located in the core area of Spine City, is a landmark building adjacent to the Great Wall Guard Army Headquarters.

The entire structure is cast from gray-black alloy, shaped like a massive rhombus shield thrust into the ground, symbolizing the impregnable Great Wall Defense Line.

When Fang Qingyu and his four companions changed into their sharp dark blue Guard Army uniforms.

Wearing shoulder badges symbolizing their respective military ranks and Candlelight-level medals, they stepped through the heavy and solemn doors of the Peace Hall, greeted by an atmosphere of grandeur and solemnity.

The interior space of the hall is extremely spacious, with a high domed ceiling.

Below, metal seats are arranged in neat rows, with many already occupied.

What slightly surprised Fang Qingyu and the others was.

Many familiar faces were seen here.

"Captain Fang! Miss Wei! Brother Chu! Brother Lu! Miss Jiang!"

A voice full of excitement and immense gratitude rang out.

Jiang Chengyue, wearing a brand-new Guard Army Colonel uniform, with a new Candlelight-level medal on his chest, approached quickly.

Behind him were seven or eight equally uniformed, imposing men.

They were the comrades who fought to the death with him at the gates of the City Lord’s Mansion.

Jiang Chengyue looked at Fang Qingyu, his eyes filled with a complex mix of admiration, gratitude, and a touch of relief.

Without any unnecessary words, he suddenly stood at attention.

He gave a deep bow to Fang Qingyu, and to all the members of his squad behind him.

Bowing at a perfect ninety degrees!

"Thank you all..."

The men behind him also bowed in unison, their actions perfectly synchronized.

Fang Qingyu quickly stepped forward to support him.

After a few words of greeting, everyone took their seats.

Fang Qingyu also saw several Grandmasters who were trapped together with him in the Gluttonous Stomach.

They too received corresponding commendations and promotions in military rank.

At this moment, all were casting looks of goodwill.

At ten o’clock sharp, the resonant sound of the military bugle echoed within the hall.

The Border Guard Army Commander-in-Chief, Marshal Hong Qitian, did not attend in person.

But representing him was the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Guard Army, a three-star General, and the Vice Minister of Abyss Hunting.

Jiang Ying!

The ceremony was solemn yet simple.

The host, with a steady and powerful voice, read out the accomplishments of each honoree.

Jiang Chengyue and his Death Warriors, for "discerning right from wrong amid the upheaval in Glazed Light City, staunchly upholding justice, and using their bodies to block the spread of evil, buying precious time for the purging actions, with outstanding merit."

A collective First-Class Merit was awarded.

Jiang Chengyue was exceptionally promoted from Captain to Major, awarded the Morning Star level medal.

Others received rank promotions from one to two levels, awarded Candlelight or Morning Star level medals.

Shikong, Liu Hanyan, and their squad members, for "venturing into dangers, gathering intelligence, restraining powerful enemies, and playing a crucial role in the crisis of Glazed Light City."

Each received a First-Class Merit, with a promotion by one rank.

Shikong, Liu Hanyan were promoted to Lieutenant Colonels, squad members to Majors or Captains.

The Candlelight level medals were upgraded to Morning Star level.

When it was Fang Qingyu’s squad’s turn, the eyes of the entire hall focused on them.

"Hidden Dragon Plan Jiachen Session, Abyss Hunting Formal Service, Fang Qingyu Squad!"

The host’s voice suddenly rose, with a sense of fervor.

"Captain Fang Qingyu, members Wei Banmeng, Chu Kuanglan, Lu Jiuyuan, Jiang Wei!"

"In the mission to support Glazed Light City, uncovering conspiracies and boldly entering perilous territory!"

"In the core of the Gluttonous Stomach, facing off against the Fallen Martial Saint Jiang Taixuan, battling formidable foes! Fang Qingyu further pursued tens of miles into the ice field, ultimately slain the Fallen Martial Saint Jiang Taixuan in front of the Cold Jade Tablet Spirit Tortoise, averting imminent disaster and stabilizing the collapsing pillar! Restoring order for Glazed Light City, clearing a significant blight on the Arctic Front!!"

With the reading of the accomplishments concluded, the hall was suddenly silent, a pin-drop silence.

"Specially approved by the Federation Supreme Military Committee and Great Wall Guard Army Headquarters!"

"Captain Fang Qingyu, for outstanding merit, is exceptionally promoted to the rank of Colonel! Awarded the Moonlight level medal! Officially appointed as the ’Abyss Hunting’ Seventh Special Operations Team Captain!"

"Members Wei Banmeng, Chu Kuanglan, Lu Jiuyuan, each receive a First-Class Merit! Promoted to Lieutenant Colonels, awarded the Morning Star level medals, Jiang Wei, receives a Special-Class Merit! Promoted to Colonel! Awarded the Moonlight level medal!"

Wow—!

After a brief moment of silence, the hall erupted into enthusiastic and prolonged applause.

Promotion by exception.

Two consecutive rank jumps.

From Major straight to Colonel.

Medals leaping from Morning Star straight to Moonlight.

Further appointed directly as the authoritative Captain under Abyss Hunting.

Such honor is extremely rare in the history of the Arctic Front.

Fang Qingyu, with a calm demeanor, stepped forward, saluting the General on the podium and Jiang Ying.

A three-star General personally placed on him the Moonlight medal, symbolizing higher honor and responsibility.

The main body is a silver crescent moon surrounded by ice crystals.

Emitting a cold yet resilient light.

The single gold star on his shoulder badge was also replaced with three, representing the rank of Colonel.

Wei Banmeng, Chu Kuanglan, Lu Jiuyuan, and Jiang Wei also stepped onto the stage one by one.

Receiving their respective medals and shoulder badges.

The ceremony concluded.

Everyone walked out of the solemn Peace Hall.

There were quite a few people on the streets in the afternoon, the busy sounds carrying a hint of warmth.

Jiang Chengyue approached Fang Qingyu and the others with a smile: "Captain Fang, everyone, congratulations on the awards! So, are you interested in going to the Veteran’s Tavern for a chat?"

"Veteran’s Tavern?"

Fang Qingyu and the others looked puzzled.

"Yes," Jiang Chengyue explained, with a hint of nostalgia in his eyes.