As Lei Zhan spoke nervously, Wang Yanbing found it even more amusing.
At this moment, the pain from their wounds was the most unbearable, but rather than endure it in misery, they preferred to joke around together.
For comrades, mutual jesting was also their only source of enjoyment in the army.
During the brief lulls in their conversation, more people were wheeled in. With each new arrival, everyone joined the chat, using it to distract themselves and lessen the pain, as everyone bore significant injuries.
Take Er Niu, for instance. His left calf had been pierced by shrapnel, and his right thigh had also taken several fragments.
Listening to the team members' banter, Qin Feng understood they were trying to shift their focus from the pain. Despite their toughness, they were not superhuman, but flesh and blood. Their survival was already a testament to their formidable strength.
This was the nature of injuries sustained by special forces soldiers. In the past, some of them might have been directly discharged. However, for them now, that was not a concern at all.
Because they possessed the physique of future warriors, their bodies already housed incredibly potent recovery and healing abilities.
One by one, the wounded were brought in. After a 30-minute observation period, nurses wheeled them to their rooms to rest.
Qin Feng followed behind, heading to the ward as well. They were finally all safe.
Screeeech…
Reaching the first ward, Qin Feng gently pushed the door open and stepped inside.
The moment Qin Feng entered, He Chenguang, standing by the door, saw him at once and immediately called out, "Boss."
With that, He Chenguang prepared to sit up, a purely instinctive reaction.
Hearing He Chenguang's voice, everyone who had already undergone surgery looked over. They too were about to rise and salute.
Qin Feng immediately raised his hand to stop them, saying, "Alright, lie down. You've all been injured this time, but your contributions are immense. You'll definitely earn military decorations when we return."
At the mention of military decorations, He Chenguang softly shook his head. "Boss, we didn't fight to the death for medals."
Qin Feng nodded upon hearing this and smiled, "Yes! I know none of you fought for medals, but they are the honor of a soldier. Don't you want them? Of course, if you don't want them, I can tell the higher-ups."
What?
Hearing Qin Feng's words, Lei Zhan was instantly agitated. He immediately grinned and cursed at He Chenguang, "Damn it, what nonsense are you spouting? Of course, we want them! How easy is it for me to earn a medal? I'm practically a eunuch already!"
"That's right, how can we refuse military decorations? Would my spilled blood have been in vain then!"
"Boss, if He Chenguang doesn't want military decorations, we do..."
"..."
In an instant, the atmosphere in the ward exploded, with everyone speaking up to declare their stance.
Military decorations were the honor of a soldier. Some soldiers fought their entire lives and might not earn a single one. How could they possibly refuse when given the opportunity?
Absolutely must have them! Definitely must have them!
"This..."
Under the onslaught of everyone's demands, He Chenguang looked dejected, especially at Lei Zhan, whose expression made him even more frustrated.
Damn it! Aren't you, Thor, afraid of being called a eunuch? Why are you admitting it now?
Finally, under pressure, He Chenguang stammered, "Yes, of course, we want them. I was just joking! Boss, don't take it seriously!"
Seeing the tense expressions on everyone's faces, Qin Feng inwardly chuckled. He smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, no one will be short of military decorations."
Roar…
Upon hearing Qin Feng's guarantee, everyone cheered:
"Thank you, Boss, that's more like it."
"That's right, how can we be without our medals."
"Damn, I haven't received a military decoration in years."
"Yeah, I've forgotten what it tastes like."
…
The group instantly erupted in joyous celebration.
As Qin Feng looked at the happy expressions on everyone's faces, the system's voice suddenly appeared in his mind.
"Host, life's crossroads always appear. Host, do you remember the reward given upon mission completion?"
Hearing the system's words, Qin Feng recalled something he had deliberately ignored.
This mission's completion was different from before. Previously, the system provided skills, but this time it offered an opportunity.
An opportunity, which was likely easy to understand – a chance to choose the path you wanted to take.
Perhaps the system could send him back to his original world, but…
Before Qin Feng could ponder for long, the system's voice sounded again, "The Host's achievements on Asria Island have made the world aware of Dragon Country's strength, and your own power has garnered everyone's attention."
"In other words, Host, your mission is complete. Therefore, you have the right to choose whether to return to your original world or continue to stay in this one."
"This is the origin of the final mission reward opportunity. If the Host chooses to return to the original world, then the Host will be transported back to one minute before arriving in this world, and everything will return to peace."
"Please make your choice quickly!"
Listening to the system's voice, Qin Feng fell into deep thought.
Although Qin Feng had guessed at the reward the moment he heard it, and though his heart yearned to return to his original world, when Qin Feng turned to look at his companions, who were still teasing each other, his heart hesitated.
His brothers like He Chenguang, Wang Yanbing, Li Erniu, Xu Tianlong, Song Kaifei, everyone from the Thunder Assault Team he had stayed with the longest in Wolf Fang, as well as Fan Tianlei who had recruited him into Wolf Fang, the kind Lieutenant General Gao Shiwei, and the cunning Wolf King He Zhijun, and so on.
Unconsciously, his bonds with them had deepened.
Recalling everything that had happened since he transmigrated to this world, it felt like a fleeting dream, but clearly, he had developed feelings for all the people in this world.
They were no longer mere paper figures from movies or books; they were tangible people he could feel.
Everything that had happened here made him reluctant to leave.
With this thought, Qin Feng silently thought, "Continue to stay in this world!"
As Qin Feng spoke, the system's voice immediately responded.
"Ding, respecting the Host's choice, the system also bestows upon the Host an ultimate grand gift pack. All skills will belong to the Host and will be upgraded to the peak level."
"Concurrently, the system grants the Host a gift: you will receive physical strength training after each mission completion."
"Host, the system will no longer accompany you. Host, goodbye…"
Listening to the system's voice fade away, Qin Feng extended his hand and waved in the direction it had gone.
"Goodbye!"