第87章 "权力之路始耘" (The First Step on the Path of Power)

**87章：「总是选择权力」(Always Choosing Power)**

As Captain Zhang nodded, the tension in the room seemed to dissipate, replaced by a sense of determination. Lin Hao felt a surge of confidence course through his veins, knowing that he had made the right decision.

However, just as he was about to turn and leave, Captain Zhang's voice stopped him. "Lin Hao, remember one thing - the moment you join the special forces, you're no longer just a soldier. You're a warrior. And warriors don't make decisions based on emotions or morals. They make decisions based on power."

Lin Hao's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with the implications of Captain Zhang's words. Was he saying that being a true warrior meant sacrificing one's values and principles? The thought churned in his stomach like a stormy sea, but he knew he couldn't let his doubts show.

"Understood, Captain," he said, his voice firm but laced with a hint of uncertainty.

Captain Zhang's gaze seemed to bore into Lin Hao's soul once more, as if daring him to question his words. "Good," he said finally. "Now get to your post. You have a mission to complete."

Lin Hao nodded, feeling a sense of trepidation wash over him. What kind of mission could he possibly have that required him to leave the base at such a late hour? And why did Captain Zhang's words keep echoing in his mind - "Warriors don't make decisions based on emotions or morals. They make decisions based on power"?

As he made his way through the dark, deserted corridors, Lin Hao couldn't shake off the feeling that he was being pulled deeper into a world of gray morality, where the lines between right and wrong were blurred. But he pushed the thought aside, focusing on the mission at hand.

When he arrived at his post, he found a cryptic message waiting for him - "Meet me at the old windmill on the outskirts of town. Come alone."

The message was unsigned, but Lin Hao knew exactly who it was from - his old friend and fellow recruit, Wang Peng. What did Wang Peng want, and what kind of trouble was he getting himself into?

Lin Hao's heart was racing as he looked up at the star-filled sky. He knew he had to make a choice - follow his instincts and investigate, or ignore the message and stick to his mission.

But as he stood there, the words of Captain Zhang echoed in his mind - "Warriors don't make decisions based on emotions or morals. They make decisions based on power."

And in that moment, Lin Hao knew exactly what he had to do.

To be continued...