Lin Yi was astonished. He understood very well what it meant to be a master at the Nine-Star Level. Although he possessed Nine-Star Combat Power, every encounter with a Nine-Star Zombie was fraught with danger.
Especially in large-scale battles, if there were no human masters at the Nine-Star Level secretly suppressing the Nine-Star Zombies, they would have no chance to strike back before being ruthlessly slaughtered by High-Level Combat Power Zombies.
"What is their background?" Lin Yi asked with a sense of urgency, eager to know more about Ying Sa's situation.
Barack hesitated for a moment, then seemed to gather his resolve and said, "I'm not a member of the Mercenary Alliance, so I'm not very clear on these matters. However, based on various analyses, this super team might actually be a trump card of the Mercenary Alliance itself!
The Mercenary Alliance appears powerful, with its headquarters tightly controlling the large mercenary groups. Yet, internal strife is fierce. You should know that the leader of the Golden Mercenary Corps has been scheming but hasn't acted for some reason.
To maintain its position, the Mercenary Alliance naturally needs its own independent Armed Forces. Therefore, this suddenly emerging mercenary group is likely their elite force."
"Then what is the name of this mercenary group's leader?" Lin Yi recalled Bruh, his future father-in-law. However, since Ying Sa had left him, the future father-in-law no longer existed.
"Since you know it's the Bloodthirsty Mercenary Group, I believe you also know their leader is Ying Sa. Those in the know are aware that you two were quite close, but later..."
Barack paused here, a knowing smile spreading across his face.
"Yes, we were indeed friends; I just didn't expect her to become so formidable recently," Lin Yi chuckled lightly. Li Qiweng had been standing silently by his side, watching him with an amused expression. Lin Yi felt a bit uneasy; he didn't want to attract any trouble now.
"Since you're friends, it doesn't matter who comes first; there's still plenty of time. I believe Captain Lin will definitely be the ultimate victor!" Barack shook hands with Lin Yi and indicated he had things to attend to.
"Of course. My husband will definitely be the final champion!" Li Qiweng smiled brightly, her presence like a gentle spring breeze.
Lin Yi withdrew his Psychic Power protection as Barack prepared to leave. However, just before departing, he leaned in and whispered in Lin Yi's ear, "We've reached an agreement with the media not to discuss the scores between different regions for now. After all, you are our hero. Hahaha..."
It was true; there was no denying that he felt a sense of loss. Lin Yi knew that many things were superficial. Yet when it came to facing such issues calmly, he admitted there was still a hurdle in his heart that he couldn't quite overcome.
"My dear, no matter what happens, you will always be the king in my heart. Today's celebration is all for you," Li Qiweng said as she leaned against Lin Yi, her breath fragrant and soft.
Then she stood on her tiptoes and planted a tender kiss on the corner of Lin Yi's mouth.
"Wow—Captain's wife is amazing!"
No one knew who started it, but upon seeing Li Qiweng's sudden action, someone led the charge in teasing.
"We need a wet kiss! And how about a tango while we're at it!" Everyone had been holding back for so long; now that they could joke about Captain and Captain's wife, no one wanted to be left out.
"Wet kiss! Wet kiss!" Witerson II's voice was louder than anyone else's, nearly shattering the glass room. He was unaware that his strength had already risen to Five-Star during this battle, and his voice carried an immense power.
At that moment, Lin Yi chuckled and directly wrapped his arms around Li Qiweng's waist, playfully prying open her lips with his tongue. Their tongues intertwined freely, filled with affection.
After half a minute, the two finally concluded their display of love.
"Alright, everyone, enjoy the celebration tonight. After this battle, we've gained a substantial amount of Contribution Points!
Follow me, Lin Yi, and you won't lack for Contribution Points!"
Lin Yi's achievements were extraordinary; he earned more Contribution Points on his own than the entire Mercenary group combined. However, he often shared at least half of it as rewards for everyone. With a captain like him, everyone naturally followed him wholeheartedly.
"Captain, since we've earned so many Contribution Points, can we do whatever we want?" A tall, slender mercenary spoke up first, mischief gleaming in his eyes.
Lin Yi's face flushed slightly but quickly regained composure. "That's not my concern; if I have to manage your personal matters too, I won't have time for my own business." He continued to hold Li Qiweng's hand. He understood that this group of mercenaries was wild and unruly; they had been cooped up for too long and wouldn't be overly concerned about what they did.
As long as it didn't involve murder or collusion with zombies, Lin Yi believed he could handle any trouble they stirred up.
Laughter erupted among the crowd as they grasped Lin Yi's meaning. He had set boundaries for them; while other actions might draw criticism, Lin Yi would turn a blind eye to their antics.
Just then, Jiao Jiao approached and whispered to Lin Yi, "Ambassador Commander requests your presence. The results for the King of Mercenaries in the African Region have been announced; we need to send representatives."
Lin Yi raised his hand to signal for silence and said, "The results of the Mercenary King competition are about to be announced. I will take two people with me; whoever is closest to me at the end will join me."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yi pulled Li Qiweng and swiftly left the glass room. At that moment, chaos ensued as everyone realized what was happening.
Suddenly, a shadow flashed through the air as someone dashed out at high speed.
"Who just passed by? How could they move so fast!" As everyone got up, that figure had already shot out, moving only slightly slower than Lin Yi and Li Qiweng.
"David..." Jones, who had been taking care of the youngest member, looked in shock at the figure that flew past, his eyes filled with disbelief. Meanwhile, Renesmee, who had always been as cold as ice, also showed a hint of surprise.
Vampires are known for their speed, but David's speed just now was definitely faster than hers. The few women who had been quietly sipping juice around them exchanged glances, unable to believe that this boy they still saw as a child had improved to such a terrifying level.
Lin Yi felt a fierce presence rapidly approaching from behind. When he realized it was David, he deliberately slowed down a bit. Just as he did, David caught up.
"Ha! Boss, I've caught up with you!" David exclaimed as he grabbed Lin Yi's arm.
"Hey, why is there no one behind us?" David turned back to look and found that no one had followed him.
"You ran so fast; who would compete with you!" Lin Yi chuckled and patted David's face. This child, who was only eight years old before, now looked like a fourteen or fifteen-year-old adult after two years of training.
"David's ability seems to have strengthened recently; his speed is almost catching up to an airplane," Li Qiweng said, squinting at David with a sense of admiration.
"Sister Wen's speed is even faster! It's just luck that I can keep up with you guys," David replied. Having witnessed his mother being devoured by zombies when he was eight and later discovering that his father had sided with them, his maturity surpassed that of his peers. He could tell that Lin Yi and the others were letting him catch up on purpose.
"Anyway, David has improved this time; I will get a big reward! But for now, let's hurry to the awards ceremony; we're almost late."
In the blink of an eye, the three figures disappeared without a trace.
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"Africa's victory over the zombies is thanks to all of you present here today and those brave warriors who couldn't make it! On behalf of the command center, I salute you all and honor every living warrior as well as those who sacrificed their lives!
You are the bravest!
You are the creators of history!
You are the greatest guarantee for the existence of this world!"
"With countless words, all I can say is thank you, forever!"
At this point, Ambo bowed at a ninety-degree angle to everyone present. The people behind him followed suit, bowing in respect for a full ten seconds.
Suddenly, the venue erupted with warm applause. After so much effort, wealth seemed less important. For those who had persevered on the front lines against the Zombies, the honor of recognition was a lifelong glory!
"With this victory, we from the Gulf of Guinea Defense Zone, in conjunction with the African Region Mercenary King Selection Committee, are here to present awards to all the brave warriors!
Of course, the warriors of the City Defense Force will also receive substantial rewards. Now, let us invite our Chairman Barack to present awards to the warriors of the Battle of the King of Mercenaries!"
As soon as Ambo finished speaking, Barack's figure appeared before everyone. Lin Yi sat closest to the high platform but had not noticed when Barack had arrived.
Barack was not one for lengthy speeches. Once on stage, he directly stated, "We will announce the top three results here today. The remaining top ten rankings will be displayed on our website and in various battle zones!
Now, let's announce the third place winner: it is the Pacific Mercenary Corps led by Princess Junjie from Australia!
The second place goes to Mr. Beatrice leading the Golden Mercenary Corps Milan Branch from the former Milan Defense Zone!
And finally, the first place goes to our National Hero, Mr. Lin Yi from Lion City, who leads the Blood Envoy Mercenary Corps!
He remains our hero and has not let us down!"
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