Military: D-Class Lieutenant (6760/4000) → D-Class Lieutenant (2760/6000)

Honorary Medal: D-level [Ijima Battle]

Looking at the change in military rank within the faction level, Fang Yu couldn't help but show a hint of joy on his face.

Not only did the military rank improve, but there was an honorary medal shining brightly behind it.

Honorary medals, when considered important, are indeed very crucial.

But if considered not important, for some captains, they actually aren't so vital.

The usefulness of this thing is actually for the promotion of military rank.

Sometimes, military ranks are not automatically upgraded just because one has earned enough merits.

Upgrading from non-commissioned officer to officer naturally doesn't need honorary medals.

But upgrading from officer level (D-Class) to field officer level (C-Class), and even promotions within field officer levels, all require honorary medals.

It's said by Kong Huaao that to upgrade from Captain to Major, at least two D-class honorary medals are needed for promotion.

The difficulty of promotion increases, but correspondingly, the rewards and experience levels that can be obtained also greatly rise.

Therefore, for captains who haven't yet reached even officer level, honorary medals are almost useless, but for someone like Fang Yu, who has already been promoted to Lieutenant, they are a very important tool for advancement.

The promotion of military rank was anticipated by Fang Yu and others.

A group of Blue Star captains who followed Fang Yu to the expedition were now also showing expressions of joy on their faces.

Fang Yu was quite accustomed to the promotion of military rank, and even when promoted from Lieutenant to Captain, he didn't feel much joy or happiness.

But ordinary captains don't have the rapid promotion speed like Fang Yu.

Fang Yu advanced all the way from non-commissioned officer grade to officer grade and then from Lieutenant to Captain.

The time used was just over two months.

In over two months, promoted several grades directly, transforming from a soldier to an officer with military authority.

This is like a dream to average captains!

But for Fang Yu, it was just everyday occurrence.

So Fang Yu's current thought is: As expected, after promoting to officer, the upgrade speed of the faction level becomes slow.

And the thought for a group of expedition captains is: Damn! I actually got promoted from Corporal to Sergeant in half a month? Am I dreaming?

Surely acting with Fang Yu is brilliant!

Fang Yu finds it routine, but for others, it's already considered rocket-like speed.

This is also why a bunch of Blue Star captains want to follow Fang Yu and try to encourage Fang Yu to establish a captains' alliance.

Acting with Fang Yu, promoting one level in half a month, couldn't be more fantastic!

With the promotion of military rank, naturally, the rewards obtained from tasks also rise accordingly.

"Complete [Ijima Battle] task, Salted Fish crew all experience +300,000, reward [Qiyun Port Honorary Warrior] title, intermediate stamina potion +3, [Alchemist Master's Special Energy Level Enhancement Component] +1, Ocean Bubble +2."

"Lord [Fang Yu] obtains 1000 points of military merit, intermediate Telescope Enhancement Scroll +1, Basic Sea Ship Instant Teleportation Scroll +1, Basic Full Team Ability Blessing Scroll +2."

"Trigger mainline task extra 20% blessing."

"Trigger leader skill [Rapid Growth], experience +50%, Captain money +500 Silver Coin, crew money +300 Silver Coin."

The above task rewards can be obtained by both Fang Yu and the Blue Star captains who followed Fang Yu on the expedition.

It's just that everyone gets different amounts of rewards due to differences in military rank and contribution.

Undoubtedly, Fang Yu can obtain far more task rewards than other Blue Star captains.

Moreover... this time, the task experience reward actually soared to 300,000, which surprised Fang Yu instantly.

Even though he's often completing tasks with high rewards, he's still a bit shocked by such abundant experience rewards.

But thinking it over, Fang Yu instantly realized the reason why the task experience soared to such an exaggerated level.

On one hand, the rewards for the commander were very generous, and Fang Yu played a decisive role in this battle.

On the other hand, the last time Fang Yu settled a task was after the Lvchun Island battle.

During the Lvchun Island task settlement, he was merely an F-Class Corporal-grade soldier.

And this time, he directly jumped from F-Class to the level of D-Class Lieutenant.

The leap across two big levels contains several promotions among small levels.

The experience difference generated naturally startled Fang Yu instantly.

It's really... a lot!

Not only Fang Yu, but also the Salted Fish crew obtained abundant rewards.

A group of crew members immediately promoted by one level, with an average level reaching 22, a significant rise.

Not only that, Kong Huaao glanced at Fang Yu and then pulled him aside, smiling as he spoke: "I promised you previously, the intelligence resource connection from Lighthouse Association will also pay you military merits."

As Kong Huaao's voice fell, very soon a task settlement prompt sounded within Fang Yu's space panel.

"Complete [Intelligence Provision] task, Salted Fish crew gain experience +150,000, basic stamina potion +5, basic level energy stimulating potion +2."

"Lord [Fang Yu] gains 500 points of military merit."

"Trigger mainline task extra 20% blessing."

"Trigger leader skill [Rapid Growth], experience +50%, Captain money +500 Silver Coin, crew money +300 Silver Coin."

With the settlement of two tasks, suddenly Fang Yu's panel features vast experience rewards and military merits.

Fang Yu felt joyful within, waiting only for Kong Huaao to leave before rolling the dice to double the rewards this time.

However, Kong Huaao didn't leave immediately.

He patted Fang Yu on the shoulder, then whispered: "After completing the defense of Yunjiji Island, you can first head back to Qiyun Port. I've heard recently... there's been some trouble near Qiyun Port."

"Some trouble? What kind of trouble?"

Fang Yu was taken aback and asked instinctively.

"I'm not very sure about the details, but the Ocean Court and Alchemist Association have simultaneously sought military support from us. I can't take my leave from the Sea Mine Battle for now, you go back and check it for me."

"If support is possible, try to provide them with military assistance."

Kong Huaao gave Fang Yu a look, then spoke quietly: "Representing the military's support."

Upon hearing these words from Kong Huaao, Fang Yu was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized.

Captain Kong is... planning a joint task for Fang Yu, harboring intentions to cultivate him.

Mr. Kong is considerate.

Previously, Fang Yu had already experienced the benefits of joint tasks.

Normally, the rewards for joint tasks are around twice those of regular tasks.

Moreover, joint tasks have one advantage.

It's the ability to gain faction experience from multiple factions.

Just right, although Fang Yu's military rank and various enhancements had accumulated considerable military merit.

His faction level concerning the Ocean Court hasn't made progress temporarily.

These past weeks, Fang Yu's main efforts focused entirely on military campaigns.

A truly healthy growth pattern inherently can't be all eggs in one basket; developing multiple faction levels enables better integration of resources.

This time, the Ocean Court and Alchemist Association's request for support gave Fang Yu a chance to intervene.

Hearing Kong Huaao's words, Fang Yu nodded, indicating he'd remember this matter.

But as to how the matter unfolds, Fang Yu plans to first return to Qiyun Port, enhance his sea ship, then proceed to understand slowly.

As for now...

Fang Yu watched Kong Huaao's departing figure, and then returned to his captain's room, silently rolling the dice.

"First task reward, double!"

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