26 Squad 13 5 (2/2)

”Kuro, continue to shoot until you're able to hit 16 out of 20 times.”

The squad member said to Kuro. Han peered up to the drill instructor at the control tower. The instructor seemed to only care about the safety of the shooting range.

'It seems the senior squad members are in charge of teaching their juniors.'

Han continued to practice shooting in various positions. He was not used to shooting while moving, and made lots of mistakes. But, all shots while stationary were superb.

”This is surprising. Han is the useful kid instead of Kuro? Kato.”

The assistant team leader said to Kato. Kuro could not manage to even hold the gun to aim properly. The assistant leader grew irritated and began scolding Kuro.

”We'll never get anywhere at this rate. Try to focus. Don't just stare on like an idiot, put some strength into your shoulders.”

”Uuh, yes.”

Kuro's face looked pale. His hands had grown clammy, and the gun felt slippery in his hands.

BANG!

He had fired by accident. The muzzle shot into the ground.

”HEY! You damn b*****d! Can't you do this properly?”

The squad members around them shouted after the shock. They kicked Kuro and made him stand once more. His shoulders trembled as he tried his best to catch his breath.

”Cough. S-sorry.”

Kuro's huge eyes looked in shock. He had scared himself and his heart was beating wildly. His squad members had hit him but it didn't hurt at all.

”Stop.”

Han tried to stop his squad members. He helped Kuro up. Kuro looked anxious and sorry.

”Get lost, newbie. This kind of b*****d deserves a beating. Only then would they manage to get a hold of themselves.”

Kato watched the group from far away.

”Bullying isn't going to make Kuro any better. Is there a reason to get so mad just because he made one mistake?”

Han's calm tone flamed the squad's anger.

”A newbie's place is to keep quiet. Do you even know anything?”

”I know Kuro better than you.”

”Are you that black boy's boyfriend?”

”My intentions are not to throw around such vulgar personal insults.”

It seemed a fist fight would break out any time now. The drill instructor glared to Kato. Kato stood in between the squad and Han.

”Stop. Han is right to some level. This is only the first time, so it's natural to make mistakes. Han, you should show more respect toward your seniors. You're of the same rank, but everyone here has more experience in squad 7 than you. If you're unhappy with the instructions, do not complain, and come talk to me about it.”

Kato mediated. He had also been judged as a good squad leader candidate. He had talent to lead people.

Han offered a handshake to his squad and apologized. Han and Kuro gradually adjusted to their squad as they trained together. Han and Kuro's difference in skill was too great.

'Han's training results are superior to Kuro's in all aspects.'

Kato felt bitter. Reality was too different than what he expected. He took Kuro to his team to add another talent to the squad, but the one to distinguish himself had been Han.

”However Kuro is superior in psychic drills. What we need is a superior psyker.”  The assistant team leader said.

In year 2, all the squads competed against one another. They obtained points after winning in squad battles.

The number of squad members to battle is based on whichever number of members is in the smaller squad. There are all sorts of competitions, and psykers are useful in all types of battles.

There was no evening training today. The students that had gathered in the assembly hall were cheering while watching a screen.

”Today there is a competition with squad 3 and squad 9. Today's competition will be capture the flag.”