Of course, the so-called conflict was not the one that happened a few days ago, but another conflict between Chile and Argentina over a decade ago.


    In fact, throughout the 100-year histories of both countries, numerous conflicts have urred between them, even escting to several small-scale wars.


    For Chile and Argentina, two countries with bnced powers, it was impossible not to have conflicts.


    Both countries have great ambitions, and as the saying goes, one mountain cannot amodate two tigers. Unless there is a strong external enemy to suppress them, or the bnce between the two countries is broken, such conflicts will continue.


    "Edward Montalvo? Your father was Pablo Montalva?" Themander suddenly showed interest and asked curiously.


    "Yes, sir, do you know my father?" Edward Montalvo said, somewhat surprised.


    "Yes, Pablo was myrade-in-arms a decade ago. If he hadn''t had an ident, he would be at least a Lieutenant by now, right?" Themander sighed slightly with nostalgia and said.


    Because Chile has not experiencedrge-scale wars in recent years, military promotions have been rtively slow.


    However, if Edward Montalvo''s father, Pablo Montalva, were still alive and serving in the military, he could at least hold apany-level position.


    If Pablo were still alive, Edward Montalvo could have had a better future, perhaps even the opportunity to attend a military academy, rather than starting as an ordinary soldier in the military.


    Companymanders in Chile''s military should not be underestimated. Due to its poption being just a few million people, the Chilean military has only tens of thousands of soldiers.


    In Chile, Brigadier General-ranked officers are basically the upper echelons of the military, and their numbers are not toorge.


    Even seemingly lower-rankedpanymanders are considered middle-to-high-ranking officers in the military and have ess to considerable resources.


    After all, casual promotions to this rank typically require at least over a decade of experience and strong connections.


    "Although I deeply regret the loss of your patrol squad leader, a patrol squad cannot be without amander. So, Edward Montalvo, I hereby appoint you as the acting squad leader of your patrol squad. Your primary task is to return to your base, reorganize, replenish your personnel, and continue patrolling.


    The current situation between us and Argentina is unclear, so patrolling duties need to be taken more seriously." Themander thought for a moment before saying this.


    Appointing someone at the squad leader level was a simple decision for him. Of course, adding the prefix "acting" to Edward Montalvo''s squad leader position was meant to test his capabilities.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    If he does well in his patrolling duties, themander won''t mind helping his fallen oldrade''s son, Edward Montalvo, by promoting him.


    "Yes, sir!" Edward Montalvo said, his face full of excitement.


    Although Edward Montalvo did not join the military to be an officer, but to avenge his father, he also wanted to inherit his father''s aspiration to be an excellent soldier.


    But as the saying goes, a soldier who doesn''t want to be a general isn''t a good one, and the same could be said about a soldier who doesn''t want to be a squad leader.


    After being the patrol squad leader, Edward Montalvo would have the power tomand his soldiers, using arger number of personnel and resources to achieve his goal.


    "Alright, Squad Leader Edward, take your soldiers and execute your mission! I will report your promotion, and it should be official in about half a month''s time." Themander looked at the excited Edward Montalvo, smiled, and said.


    "By the way, I am Lucas Fontaine, the Company Commander of the Second toon of the First Regiment of Border Garrison Division II. If you have any problems, you can also find me at my barracks, as I''ll be here during this time." Finally, themander smiled at Edward Montalvo and added.


    "Yes, Commander Lucas!" Edward Montalvo responded without hesitation and decisively.


    Edward Montalvo''s patrol squad belonged to the Second toon of the First Regiment of Border Garrison Division II.


    What does this mean? His father''s oldrade-in-arms was his superior''s superior, which was great news for Edward Montalvo. As long as he can grasp this opportunity, he might even surpass his father''s achievements.


    It should be known that the current situation is extremely chaotic. If one could take advantage of military achievements to progress further, it would be much faster than relying solely on experience.


    Edward Montalvo''s father strictly trained him from a young age to be an excellent soldier, inherit his father''s legacy, and serve his country.


    Watching Edward Montalvo take his soldiers and head towards their base, Lucas Fontaine finally turned his gaze backward. He looked coldly at the western forest at the foot of the mountain reported by Edward Montalvo and waved his hand: "Let''s go, find those damned Argentinians and eliminate them!"


    Encountering his oldrade''s son once again reminded Lucas Fontaine of the conflicts that had erupted between his country and Argentina since he joined the military.