825: Chapter 816: Versatile Support Character 825: Chapter 816: Versatile Support Character Gao Yang thought Li Jinfang was okay, but it turned out that Li Jinfang had ultimately been unable to get over the hurdle in his heart.
Li Jinfang’s psychological state had deteriorated to the point where he could not participate in battle.
Gao Yang had no choice but to administer a strong dose of medicine to Li Jinfang, shattering the false image Li Jinfang had built up for himself and others, so that he could see reality clearly.
This strike by Gao Yang was enough to completely break Li Jinfang psychologically.
Then, if Li Jinfang could rebuild a healthy mental state, it would be best if he could stay on the battlefield.
Otherwise, Gao Yang would really have to make Li Jinfang leave.
Making Li Jinfang leave was for his own good.
If Li Jinfang still had a strong tendency to self-destruct and went back to the battlefield, he would only die quickly in combat.
Gao Yang didn’t want him to die, so he could only kick him out.
Li Jinfang had collapsed completely, sitting on the ground, staring blankly at the folder Gao Yang had thrown onto him, not knowing what he was thinking.
Bending over, Gao Yang took the folder from Li Jinfang’s hands.
When Li Jinfang looked at him with lifeless eyes, Gao Yang said firmly, “Your comrades refuse to kick you out, and you refuse to leave on your own.
As the commander, I have the responsibility to decide whether to kick you out of Satan.
You’ve passed this time, but if you can’t step out of the shadows, don’t blame me, I can only make you leave Satan.
I don’t want to see anyone get hurt because of you, nor do I want you to die.
Do you understand?”
Li Jinfang nodded mechanically, and Gao Yang said in a deep voice, “Good, very good.
I hope you realize your situation.
Don’t disappoint me; don’t let down those who’d rather die because of you.”
After he finished speaking, Gao Yang shouted, “All right, this is an extreme exercise.
After experiencing combat, you still have to withdraw from the battlefield to conclude it.
I’ve already delayed some time, allowing you ample rest, uh, Destin said you need to walk three kilometers for this exercise to end.
But because you’ve rested for quite some time, I’m doubling your withdrawal distance.
I know you can’t run anymore, just walk, six kilometers, start now.”
Cui Bo tried to lighten the mood; with a mournful face, he gave Gao Yang the middle finger and said, “Curtis, Brother Yang, you’re even harsher than the One-eyed.
That One-eyed is inhuman enough, and you’re even worse than him!”
Gao Yang pointed at Cui Bo and said, “Dead Rabbit!
Double that, you’re walking twelve kilometers!”
While Cui Bo was on the verge of tears, Gao Yang roared, “What are you waiting for?
Move!”
Everyone’s faces were gloomy, but Andy He appeared quite pleased, saying, “Ram, no, Boss, where did you find this training camp?
It’s freaking awesome, the sheer inhumanity of it, the audacity to conduct such harsh training!
But can the medical system keep up?
Don’t overtrain us—if we end up dead, it wouldn’t be good.
There is a recovery program afterward, right?”
Gao Yang shouted, “Don’t worry, there are people waiting to carry you and provide first aid.
Basically, it should, probably, mean no one will die.
But since you talk too much, you’ll double up with Rabbit.
Walk the twelve kilometers.”
The self-sacrifice of Cui Bo and Andy He made the atmosphere slightly more relaxed.
Glolov, supporting his machine gun with one hand, tried to pull Li Jinfang up with the other, but Li Jinfang tried several times without success to stand on his own.
Eileen rushed to pull Li Jinfang’s other hand, and Bruce supported Li Jinfang’s waist from behind.
With the three of them working together, they finally managed to get Li Jinfang to stand up.
A psychological breakdown can greatly impact physical functions.
Li Jinfang’s physical ability was among the best in Satan, if not the very best.
However, after sustaining such emotional damage, he was completely paralyzed, only a step short of being comatose.
Glolov patted Li Jinfang’s shoulder and said gravely, “Man up, wipe your tears.
Believe me, I felt no better than you when I killed Ivan with my own hands.
You have to be strong.”
Since it was an exercise, everything had to follow the requirements of actual combat.
Gao Yang didn’t participate in this exercise, so he remained silent, while Glolov automatically took on the leadership role.
“Quick Hand, Test Tube, support Toad.
Tyrannosaurus, Bat, clear the way.
Move out!”
After Glolov finished speaking, staggering with his machine gun, he followed behind Eileen and Lucica, while Andy He and Bruce supported Li Jinfang, struggling behind them.
Gao Yang stood still, watching the long, slowly moving column, heaving nothing but a deep sigh.
Li Jinfang’s pain was evident, but Gao Yang was in even more agony.
They were the best of life-and-death brothers.
To burst through Li Jinfang’s psychological defenses and then mercilessly stab at his heart, tormenting and devastating him with what Li Jinfang cared about and valued most, it was hardly bearable for Gao Yang either.
Gao Yang truly did not want Li Jinfang to die, so he had to act this way.
If Li Jinfang didn’t change, combat might mean certain death for him.
Yet, if the enemy was weak, even with Li Jinfang’s psychological state, it’s possible that he might dominate without necessarily dying.
But if Gao Yang really had to kick Li Jinfang out of Satan, Li Jinfang’s death would be virtually certain.
Li Jinfang absolutely could not bear the consequences of being kicked out by Satan, even if he was away from the battlefield, he would definitely die faster than if he died on the battlefield.
Hence, Gao Yang could only scare Li Jinfang, he couldn’t really kick him out and then watch Li Jinfang die of a broken heart.
Not daring to let Li Jinfang onto the battlefield, yet unable to really kick him out, Gao Yang was really troubled and had to use drastic measures to ensure that Li Jinfang recovered as quickly as possible.
As Gao Yang worried and felt annoyed, Destin walked up to him and said in a low voice, “Give me the report, I need to make the training plans now.”
Gao Yang hadn’t noticed when Destin had come up to him, and after being startled from his thoughts, Gao Yang handed the folder to Destin.
Destin sighed and said, “I understand your feelings.
Toad was one of the best assaultmen I’ve seen, or rather, he had the potential to be the best, as long as he completes the full training.
I firmly believe he will be the best.
I’ve always wanted to know what heights an infantryman taught under the dual system of Huaxia and Israel can reach.
It’s a real pity, if Toad’s psychological state cannot return to normal, then he’s just…,” he lamented, “truly a waste.”
Destin didn’t finish his sentence, but Gao Yang knew what he wanted to say, if Li Jinfang’s psyche couldn’t recover, he’d be ruined.
“He will definitely make it, I firmly believe that.”
After saying this with resolution, Gao Yang swung his fist and continued, “I know he can do it, he must!”
Destin gave a wry smile and said, “I hope so too.
You know, I have a pretty good relationship with Li Jinfang as well, and I certainly don’t want to see him sink and become useless.
Alright, tell me how you’re going to solve it?”
Gao Yang said bitterly, “The simplest way is to destroy him, to shatter everything he holds dear in his heart.
He has become like this because of the death of his lover, so, I will use the brotherhood he values just as much to break his heart completely.
”
Destin frowned and said, “That’s too risky.
Li Jinfang’s psychology is far from as strong as he appears, your approach is too risky!
I don’t really agree with it!”
Gao Yang replied helplessly, “Do you have a better way?”
After thinking for a long time, Destin still shook his head and said, “No.”
“Then we can only go through with this, I don’t have a better solution either.”
With a sigh, Destin said in a deep voice, “Alright, let’s talk about the others.
The recent exercise has revealed quite a few problems.
I need to make their training plans based on each person’s specific performance.
Except for Li Jinfang, the issues with the others are easy to resolve, it just takes time, and they still need a few more drills under extreme conditions.”
“When is the next exercise?
My concern is the physical strength of Glolov and Tommy, as well as Lucica’s.
Can they keep up?”
Destin thought for a moment and said, “The next exercise, at the earliest, has to be in five days.
Any sooner and they won’t be able to build up enough physical reserves.
Glolov and Tommy are key, as they are both getting on in years.
Actually, their physical conditions are not bad, but it takes a lot longer for them to recover than the young people.
Others can recover in two days, but those two need at least five days.”
There are limits to the human body.
Training too hard can cause irreversible damage.
It might not be noticeable when you’re young, but it becomes difficult when you get old.
So Gao Yang was still worried that such continuous extreme training might cause problems.
“This continuous extreme training, is it safe?
I mean, could it leave any after-effects on the body?”
Destin laughed and said, “You can be completely assured on that front.
Our recovery and medical systems can absolutely keep up.
Everything is within safe limits.
You just absolutely can’t leave suddenly.
You must undergo complete recovery training before you can go.
I don’t want to create a bunch of health problems for you.”
Gao Yang nodded and said, “That’s good, as long as you are confident.”
Destin smiled and said, “Of course I’m confident, otherwise, how could I run a training camp?
Besides, how do you plan to handle Jansen?
I mean, what role do you plan to train him for?”
Gao Yang scratched his head and said, “Jansen will definitely be a scout, but he will certainly need to take on more responsibilities.
Frankly, I haven’t thought of what additional roles to assign to him beyond scouting.
I want to see if he has any special talents.
As you know, I need a jack-of-all-trades, but also one that’s versatile.”
Destin immediately said, “Arthur has already got a sense of Jansen’s abilities.
Honestly, Jansen’s infantry skills are somewhat lacking, but if I had to choose, Jansen is well-suited to being a jack-of-all-trades, a support type.”
(To be continued.
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