Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 933 - 926: Transition of Command Authority

Chapter 933: Chapter 926: Transition of Command Authority

"Who told you she was a child," Luo’er said with a bitter smile, "she is older than all of you, only younger than me. Besides, as the saying goes, there has to be a beginning, after all, I also started commanding the Advance Team right after graduating from high school. There’s always a process to the start."

"Luo’er, isn’t this too hasty?" Baiyue frowned, also voicing her doubts.

"Yeah, after all, Fulajie’er has no experience in commanding. If she messes up, it could really cost lives," Tangmo couldn’t help but express his concern.

"Let’s give it a try, we have to start somewhere, and if it really doesn’t work, we can then transfer the command to me, and I will lead the squad in battle," Luo’er pondered.

"Trying this now while we still have a solid foundation is least risky, considering that the Advance Team is fully equipped with firepower and magic, and we have trump cards like Feng and Fulajie’er, so the battle shouldn’t go too badly," Cheng Ziang chimed in.

"Ah, let’s get on with it already. While it’s great to have a fresh move that dominates, times are changing, and combat concepts need to advance too. Our Quick Strike and Fierce Attack Tactics are effective, but it’s not a long-term strategy. We need to look forward, to progress," Hu Daoke said somewhat impatiently.

"Then let’s try it..." Tangmo looked around at everyone, finally relenting.

In fact, their discussion wasn’t particularly significant, as long as Luo’er and Cheng Ziang agreed, then this matter was largely on its way to success.

The Advance Team didn’t practice Democratic Centralism; major decisions were made by Luo’er, their captain. Others could only offer suggestions, but without Luo’er’s approval, those suggestions wouldn’t be implemented.

Of course, this was related to the nature of the Advance Team. With its role in reconnaissance and combat, if Luo’er didn’t establish his authority within the team, allowing everyone to make decisions, then the Advance Team would have collapsed years ago and would not have achieved its current success.

"Where did Fulajie’er go?" Luo’er looked around and, seeing no sign of Fulajie’er, couldn’t help but ask.

"Oh, I sent her to scout out those people’s whereabouts. If they decide to come back here, she’ll give us an early warning," Cheng Ziang answered.

"Did you call me?" Just as he finished speaking, they all felt a distortion of magic in the air, and then the figure of Fulajie’er suddenly appeared before them.

"What’s the situation?" Seeing her appear, Cheng Ziang immediately asked.

"Oh," Fulajie’er hesitated, then said solemnly, "we better leave here quickly, those people seem to be planning a comeback. They have a large number, around a hundred, and we’re definitely no match for them."

"Are you sure?" Cheng Ziang asked seriously.

"Mm, I’ve been eavesdropping on their conversations the whole way here, they plan to use force to make Snow... Aunt Axia go with them..." Fulajie’er stumbled over her words, nearly getting reprimanded by Luo’er again.

"Sigh, are we genius strategists, guessing something only for it to happen?" Hu Daoke let out a sigh.

"What do you mean ’we’? What does this have to do with you? It was I who guessed it," Cheng Ziang couldn’t help but retort.

"Alright, alright, you’re impressive, okay? Big shots, what do we do now, are we really going to let Xiao Fula command us?" Hu Daoke spread his hands and asked.

"Eh, what do you want me to do?" Hearing her name, Fulajie’er hesitated for a moment, then looked around in confusion and asked.

"Fulajie’er, I plan to have you command our squad in battle. You can overlook the entire situation and communicate in real-time. With you commanding us, I’m sure it will be better than if I were in charge," Luo’er said earnestly.

"Eh, I’m in command?" Fulajie’er hesitated for a long while, then drifted back and forth in the air, trying to mask her emotions. Then, she flew in front of Luo’er, repeatedly waving her hands in refusal, "No, no, no, I can’t command. If you let me do it, I’m worried I’ll mess up, and I’ll be very upset if any of you get hurt because of me."

"The start is always the hardest, but it’s not impossible to try. We’ve made up our minds; you’re going to be the commander of the Advance Team. I will coach you on some command techniques for the future; the Advance Team will be entirely in your hands to command," Luo’er said reassuringly.

"Luo’er, are you leaving?" Fulajie’er’s eyes widened in panic as she looked at Luo’er and asked.

"No, I’ll be under your command too," Luo’er said with a smile.

"Then why do you want me to command the Advance Team? I thought you were..." Fulajie’er lowered her head, saying in a hurt tone.

"That’s not a conflict. It’s just you commanding in battle. I’m still the captain of the Advance Team," Luo’er explained, "In our Advance Team, the command in battle and leadership are separate. You commanding doesn’t affect my position as the captain."

"No, no, if I make any mistakes, you all will be in danger because of me. I cherish the time I spend with you, so I don’t want anything to happen to you," Fulajie’er said worryingly.

"It’s okay, just give it a try this time. If it doesn’t work out, I can take over. Don’t worry, I have confidence in you and believe that you can do well," Luo’er comforted.

"Luo’er, how about this? It’s not realistic for Fulajie’er to take command right away. You take charge for now and let Fulajie’er get familiar with some command techniques gradually. I feel this might be a better approach, what do you think?" Cheng Ziang suggested.

"Hmm," Luo’er pondered, then turned to Fulajie’er and asked, "Is that all right with you?"

"You’re taking command?" Fulajie’er asked with wide eyes, timidly.

"I’ll take command, and you can learn by following me," Luo’er said with a smile.

"Alright, then, I’ll give it a try..." After a slight hesitation, Fulajie’er took a deep breath and nodded.

"Good," Luo’er nodded as well, then said seriously, "Fulajie’er, you fly high up and memorize the map of this area. Have Yue’er make a simple map and also keep an eye out for those people’s movements."

"Got it, on it right away!" Fulajie’er nodded.

"Fulajie’er, understanding the map is your first lesson. In the future, you might need to stay airborne to scout and command us in battle," Luo’er reminded.

"Hmm, I understand, I will remember this!" Fulajie’er nodded firmly, then disappeared into mid-air.

"Everyone else, since we’re engaging in sparrow warfare, in principle, form teams of one or two people each. Through Fulajie’er’s communication, take up your respective battle positions and adjust your deployment as commanded at any time," Luo’er continued to order.

"Received!" Everyone nodded.

"Additionally, now that I might be focusing on command, I need someone to protect me. So, Ziang, you stay and protect me. The rest should act as individual combat units, adjusting deployment and combat as directed," Luo’er continued to command.

"Why do I have to be the one to protect you..." Cheng Ziang pointed at himself and asked.

"Your knife is broken, and you surely wouldn’t be happy being a rifleman," Luo’er stated matter-of-factly.

"No, I’m willing. Just give me your gun," Cheng Ziang said.

"Okay, then," Luo’er nodded at his response, then turned to Tangmo and said, "Moumou’s offensive magic is not fully developed yet, and in this open field combat, you can’t make full use of your combat effectiveness, so you stay and protect me."

"No problem!" Tangmo eagerly made an ’OK’ gesture.

Turning around, Luo’er caught Baiyue staring straight at him, her gaze filled with complex emotions. Clearing his throat slightly, he said, "Sorry, I..."

"No, I understand," Baiyue shook her head, "In this situation, the best help I can give you is to fully utilize my combat strength."

"It’s hard on you..." Luo’er said quietly.

"When no one’s around..." Baiyue gave him a slightly plaintive look, then quickly closed her mouth.

"Everyone else, follow Fulajie’er’s command; I’ll indirectly arrange for her to command your battles from here," Luo’er continued.

"Do you need my help?" Axia, who had been silent until now, stepped forward and volunteered.

"You..." Luo’er looked at her, hesitating.

"I can shoot, just give me a weapon," Axia said, patting her chest.