31 Squad 13 10 (2/2)
”We were in class B together. You're great. You've proved yourself many times in class B. Rather than becoming a subordinate to someone I've never met before, I felt it would be best to stick with you. That's a good enough reason, right?”
Han and Canute shook hands.
”Welcome. Canute Meyer.”
”If I'm not satisfied, I'll be applying for a transfer. Squad leader.”
This was the lucky break that he needed. He had hoped to recruit Canute into his crew. He felt favorable wind blowing his direction.
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The next morning, there was a celebration ceremony for the new formation of the thirteenth squad in the military training grounds. It was a simple ceremony with only a few instructors.
The thirteenth squad had finally recruited the minimum member count and had formally become an official squad.
”Squad 13. Squad leader Han Lee. Squad members Jose Batista, Canute Meyer… and was it Kuro? What's wrong with your face?”
The instructor asked. Kuro's face was a complete mess. His face had swollen completely and his eyes wouldn't properly open.
”I fell down the stairs.”
In Ark, people used this statement to imply that they have no intentions to tell.
The instructors never took it in their own hands to delve deeper into situations when the person themselves remained quiet.
”Hmn, be more careful.”
The instructor nodded.
Kuro let out a faint smile. He had told the seventh squad leader, Kato, that he would quit. Kato had become furious and beat up Kuro without holding back.
'He really didn't kill me.'
Kuro's shoulders shook as he laughed quietly to himself. He felt refreshed in his heart after getting beat up.
His guilt and reluctance of the seventh squad had completely disappeared.
”The thirteenth squad will use the D building dormitories. Move out. Detailed instructions will be sent to you at at 20:00. Squad leader Han, you're to turn in the squad training plans by 16:00.”
”Understood.”
Han and the squad members saluted and made their way to the dorms. They moved all their personal belongings into their new room. The instructors that had completed the ceremony organized the finishing data into their data bracelets. Much new data were required to be entered into the system with the creation of a new squad. Their workload had increased exponentially.
”You've succeeded with the minimum amount.”
The instructor said.
”Did you see Kuro's face? He seemed to have had a hard time with the seventh squad.”
”Well, it would have been hard for the seventh squad leader to send Kuro.”
”However, if Kuro couldn't successfully adjust himself with Squad 7, you would have transferred him into squad 13, right?”
The instructors looked toward the thirteenth squad.
”Would they be able to show their abilities in real battle? Han Lee.”
Nobody had any positive things to say about the formation of the thirteenth squad.
This was especially the case for the seventh squad who had their core member taken away. Overall, the opinion of the thirteenth squad wasn't high.
'They only have 4 members. Two of them are new transfers.'
There was one thing obvious about the thirteenth squad. It would be hard for them to gain points to raise their personal scores. They didn't have any veterans to lead them forward.
”Hey, we have our own building for year 2. This is awesome.”
Jose said while jumping on his bed.
”You're going to break your bed.”
Han said.
The thirteenth squad had all gathered in Jose's room. Jose had the least baggage and had the most space for people to relax.
The four youths all sat in a spot they found comfortable.
”Four people. Is this enough? I'm disappointed, Han.”
Canute complained. Han laughed and shook his head.
”We will gain more members in the future. That's if we win, of course. We must win with just the four of us first. Thankfully, the number of squad members to battle is based on the smaller squad. We're only got a disadvantage because we don't have numerous members to switch around. There should be no disadvantages when it comes to battle tactics. It could be we have the advantage. Especially you Kuro, you're one of the top 5 strongest psyker within the second year.”
Kuro laughed embarrassed. Han continued to speak.
”Kuro will be in charge of Jose and Canute's basic training. Kuro is your senior and had trained the second year curriculum longer than the two of you. We will probably have around 3 weeks to adjust. We have to start battling after that period.”
”What if we can't obtain favorable results?”
Jose asked.
”We will become the laughing stock of everyone, in the worst case the thirteenth squad will be disbanded. You all understand what kind of treatment we will receive by the others after we are disbanded, right?”
Everyone nodded. They would not be treated with kindness.
”I came here with at least that much resolution.”
”That goes for me as well.”
Kuro said firmly. He had made a firm decision as he left the seventh squad.
Han looked into each of his member's eyes.
”Jose and Canute, I'm sorry, but you're too weak compared to the second years. Please focus on strengthening yourselves stronger than everyone else within these three weeks. It's difficult for us to beat everyone head on by ourselves. Kuro and I have many weaknesses. To win, we must move together as a squad. We won't win through our individual strengths, but through our squad's strength. We will grab our victory by covering for each other.”
Han's voice didn't shake at all. His tenacious intention of victory was relayed to them. Han felt a heavy burden on his shoulders. He held these three youths' futures on his shoulders.
He didn't feel shaken by this kind of pressure at all. Rather, he felt empowered and he had more focus the more pressure he received. Han felt cold sweat fall down his body, but he smiled with confidence.