RBCT Chapter 319 Contribution Ranking
Chapter 319 Contribution Ranking
Just as Li Zhenguo and He Yuzhu ended their call, and Li Zhenguo's entire worldview was being refreshed and reshaped.
All over the world, on every electronic screen that is still functioning—whether it's live footage from war correspondents, official press conferences from various countries, or televisions and computers in ordinary people's homes…
At the same time, the screen was forcibly switched.
Lines of enormous characters, radiating a pale golden light, descended once again, like divine pronouncements!
[Real-time Contribution Ranking for the World Event "Natural Disaster Invasion"]
(This list is updated every twelve hours.)
[First Place]: China
[Total National Merit]: 15,784,320 points
[Evaluation]: As the "chosen ones" of "Earth Online," the rule-makers and resource controllers, China has held an unparalleled and enormous advantage from the very beginning. While protecting their homeland, they have also, through various "friendly" commercial and military cooperation, turned the entire world into a massive machine for them to earn merit. They are undoubtedly number one.
Second Place: United States of America
[Total National Merit]: 11,231,550 points
[Evaluation]: A truly awe-inspiring, crazed gambler. After their initial crushing defeat, they adjusted their strategy with lightning speed. In a near-self-destructive manner, they staked the future of the entire nation on the table. They traded money for time, sovereignty for power. Every one of their soldiers became a most frenzied "merit hunter." Although suffering heavy losses, they are catching up with the leader at a terrifying pace.
[Third Place]: Sky Dome Martial Alliance
[National Total]: 9,876,400 points
[Evaluation]: A group of true "professional gamers." They belong to no nation, only to honor and contracts. Their footprints are found on every of the most dangerous and richest battlefields around the world. With the most professional killing skills and the most ruthless business acumen, they have earned unimaginable wealth and a ranking that makes all sovereign nations wary.
[Fourth Place]: European Union
[Total National Merit]: 7,543,210 points
[Evaluation]: An elegant, old-fashioned knight. They may not be the strongest, but they are certainly the most steadfast. With ancient faith and chivalry, they forged their own path. While defending the European continent, they also demonstrated admirable resilience and unity.
Fifth Place: Russian Federation
[National Total Merit]: 6,998,760 points
[Evaluation]: The solitary giant bears of the icy plains. They held the vastest front line with minimal resources. They may not be adept at fancy tactics, but the fighting spirit etched into their very bones made any calamity beast that dared to set foot in Siberia pay a heavy price.
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[Sixth Place]: Japan
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[Seventh Place]: India
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This sudden ranking list is like a drop of cold water falling into a scalding hot oil pan.
In an instant, it ignited the entire world!
The White House, an underground fortress.
"Second place! We're second place!"
Mr. President, looking at that glaring ranking on the screen, you jumped up from your chair like a 200-pound child!
"I knew it! I knew it! We, the great America, are invincible!"
All of his staff and generals around him erupted in thunderous cheers!
After experiencing the initial despair and the crushing defeat.
They finally saw a glimmer of hope that they could catch up with, or even surpass, China!
Although, the price they paid was enormous.
But as long as we can win! As long as we can get that final, number one!
Everything was worth it!
"Not enough! This is far from enough!"
Mr. President, after a brief moment of excitement, quickly calmed down.
His gaze was fixed on the screen, on the terrifying 15 million merit points of China, and his eyes burned with a fierce fire of ambition.
"We, and China, are still more than four million short!"
"We must find a way to close this gap before the next ranking update! Even better, surpass them!"
"Generals! I need a plan! A plan that can get us at least five million merits within twelve hours!"
The entire fortress instantly erupted into a tense and fervent discussion.
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Meanwhile, in Europe, at the joint command headquarters.
"Fourth place? We only got fourth place?"
The leaders of France and Germany looked at the list, and their expressions were not very pleasant.
In particular, when they saw that the non-state entity, the "Sky Dome Martial Alliance," was brazenly ranked ahead of them.
Their hearts were filled with mixed feelings.
"We can't continue to be so 'elegant'!" The German Chancellor slammed his fist on the table. "We need more achievements! We need greater power!"
"I agree." The French president nodded. "I recommend that we immediately launch 'Marshall Plan 2.0'!"
"We must unite the strength of all of Europe and go to Africa, to South America, to those places ravaged by natural disasters and chaos!"
"We're going there not to plunder, but to provide aid!"
"We will provide them with food, medicine, and protection! And all they need to do is 'contribute' their insignificant national achievements to our great European Union!"
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At this moment, the most awkward situation is undoubtedly that of Russia, which is ranked fifth.
The atmosphere inside the Kremlin was so oppressive it was almost palpable.
"The Sky Dome Martial Alliance? What kind of garbage is this? A bunch of mercenaries who only care about money, do they even deserve to be ranked ahead of our great Russia?"
A hot-tempered Russian general roared angrily.
"Mr. President, I suggest that we also learn from the Americans! Take all those damn diamonds and gold we dug up in Siberia and trade them with the Chinese for equipment! Trade for martial arts techniques!"
"We can't continue to be this poor!"
Seated in the head seat, the man known as the "Emperor" remained silent.
He simply watched quietly as China's terrifying numbers on the list surged ahead of the rest.
After a long while, he slowly spoke.
"Tell the Chinese people."
"We are willing to open all our ice-free ports in the Arctic as military bases for the 'Earth Alliance'."
"We have only one request."
"Teach us, the most elite 'Alpha' troops, your most advanced 'Dragon Fang' tactics and 'Kunlun' mental techniques without reservation."
"We, the Russians, perhaps, are not as wealthy as the Americans."
"But we have the most fearless soldiers in the world!"
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A global arms race and a frenzy of involution, triggered by rankings, has begun.
As the instigator, Li Zhenguo looked at the constantly flashing requests for cooperation (to exploit) from all over the world on the screen, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.
"It seems that, sir, your 'key' is already inserted into the lock."
He muttered to himself.
"Next, let's see who can be the first to turn it."
Just then.
"Report to the Commander-in-Chief!" A staff officer in charge of intelligence for the North American theater suddenly ran over, looking flustered.
"We have just received a high-level notification from the US side!"
"They lost all contact with General Marcus and 'Death' Squad in Zone Zero!"
"What?!" Li Zhenguo suddenly stood up.
He hadn't even had a chance to react.
On the holographic sand table, the merit points representing the United States of America suddenly began to pulsate at a speed visible to the naked eye!
+1000!
+1000!
+5000!
+10000!
In just a few dozen seconds.
The United States' total national achievements have skyrocketed by a full 500,000!
The entire command center was stunned by this sudden scene.
"What...what did they do?"
One of them, a young staff officer, stared in disbelief and asked.
Li Zhenguo stared intently at the wildly fluctuating number.
A wildly bold and incredibly crazy guess flashed through his mind.
"They...they wouldn't actually go and poke that...the devil's anus, would they?"