42 Squad Leader, Han Lee 11 (1/2)
”Who is that skull mask?”
”He's a third year. He used to be in squad 6 a long while ago. There was a vacancy in squad 6 so we temporarily filled the position with a substitute.”
”Did you say a third year? Isn't this a squad battle of second years?”
”Yes, only seven members were allowed in squad 6 for this round. That third year is the equivalent of three, year 2 students.”
”Stop joking around. Instructor, this is against the rules.”
Han sternly said. It wasn't allowed for third years to participate in a second year squad battle. He was full of dissatisfaction. The slightest slip up would have resulted in their loss.
”Rules? How funny. We make the rules. Squad leader, Han.”
The instructor coldly sent Han back to his squad. However, the instructors were inwardly shocked. They had purposely tricked a third year into squad 6 in order to make squad 13 lose.
'Originally, Han should have lost, but not only did he win, he knocked out Silence, a third year.'
The Master Drill Instructor Greseman watched the second year squad battle along with the other instructors. They had already prepared the coffee and donuts for all the staff. It was a daily task of the instructors to evaluate the squad battles completely. They were replaying Han and the skull mask, Silence's, battle recording.
”He has extremely quick decision making skills during life threatening moments. The moment he noticed Silence's unique skill of teleportation, he commanded his squad members to keep each other within eyesight.”
”Did he learn this from somewhere?”
”There is no such thing as a textbook that teaches one how to counter attack against teleportation skills. Han made the tactic on the spot, even though he never battled against such a skill user before.”
A few of the instructors honestly praised him. The instructors inwardly thought about how many drill instructors here could make such quick decisions in such a flawless way like Han had.
”The skills to lead a squad into victory all the while battling against an unknown enemy while being bombarded by random variables. Maybe I judged Squad leader Han too quickly.”
Greseman said. The other instructors nodded in agreement.
”I don't believe he would fall into panic or fear as he excels in crisis management and counter responses.”
”Usually I don't trust the data and profile which year one instructors submit, but he is an exception. I must accept the reality that his skills are in fact, much more admirable than his profile's face value. What do you think? Silence.”
Greseman sat in the corner seat and asked Silence. Silence wrote on his electronic note.
-I'm displeased. He is a sly fellow. If I had a proper one vs. one battle with him, I would have won.
The instructors read Silence's electronic note and laughed.
”I understand your angry heart…. Silence. However, we're raising soldiers not sport athletes.”
Upon Greseman's words, Silence hesitated for a moment and nodded. He began to write on his electronic note once again.
-However, I was careless this time. I will be the one to win next time.
”There is no next time. Silence. You should return to your own dorms. Do not concern yourself with second year business.”
”Silence!”