59 Inspection 3 (1/2)

”There's no need to go out of your way to talk to the inspectors. Avoid one on one private conversations with him. Especially you Kuro, don't follow him just because he gives you some candy.”

Han said as he popped a lemon-flavored candy into his mouth. He ran into Squad 5, Dimitri's squad, on the way.

”Did you guys meet an inspector too?”

Dimitri spoke first.

”I just met him at the shooting range. Isn't your next scheduled task shooting practice?”

Upon Han's words, Dimitri let out a heavy sigh.

”Damn, there are inspectors wherever we go. There is an inspector at all the drill halls. I think I'll go crazy. It's not like I could beat them up either. What are you guys eating?”

Dimitri discovered that everyone in Squad 13 was enjoying sweets. Kuro took a huge bite out of his chocolate bar to show off.

”The inspector we met just now gave them to us.”

Squad 5 members starting making a fuss while pushing Dimitri's back.

”Let's hurry! Squad Leader! We have to get some candy as well!”

Dimitir was shoved forward by his squad members. They quickly went up to start their shooting drills. Han momentarily watched Squad 5 and then went into the gymnasium.

”Let's start.”

Han ignored the inspector's sharp gaze coming down from the second floor.

Everyone got a weapon that was hanging on the gymnasium wall. There were some who were training against a wooden dummy, while others sparred against one another.

”Kuro, you will practice with me.”

”Again?”

Kuro questioned while picking up his spear. Han and Kuro stood facing each other in the fighter's arena. Han's main focus was training Kuro.

'Kuro had been the worst in close combat up until now, but I thought it would be fine since a squad member or I would be able to support him. However, in actual battle, it's not possible to constantly protect Kuro. Everyone must have the basic foundation in all fields.'

Han realized many things while in Squad Whiskey. As Sergeant Red had planned, he acquired the much needed experience to grow.

Bam!

Han stepped forward and swung his spear. Kuro busied himself with blocking all the attacks. He didn't think to attack in the least.

”Kuro, try to attack.”

Han stopped attacking and spoke. Kuro was now drenched in sweat. He tightly shut his eyes and swung his spear.

TANG!

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Han parried Kuro's spear. Kuro lost grip of his spear.

”Open your eyes when you attack. Hold onto your spear tightly.”

Kuro graded horribly for weapon handling and close combat. Han let Kuro rest for a short while.

'During our first year, we were not fully matured physically so it's understandable. But, second years are much faster and stronger than normal humans. He doesn't have problems physically, but mentally.'

Han had no way to coach Kuro on his mental problems. He called for Jose. Jose, who had been in the middle of a spar, quirked his head.

”Jose! I have somewhere to go for a moment. If I don't return, take charge for our next training schedule.”

The unspoken leader of Squad 13 was Jose. They had never made an official announcement, but it had been silently agreed upon by everyone. Canute was also a good candidate for second in command, but Canute frequented the hospital regularly, so Jose was the one to take charge a majority of the time.

Han passed Jose full autonomy for the squad's training and went toward the first year buildings. When he stepped into the first year area, his data bracelet vibrated.

According to regulations, the different year students were not allowed to interact with one another. Han communicated his reason for visiting the first year area and continued forth. He was looking to have a meeting with Instructor Wei.

”Han? It's been a long time.”

He recognized Han's matured form and spoke first. He looked busy organizing some documents.

”I will come back another time if you're busy.”

”That's fine. It should be an important matter if you decided to come visit me personally. I wanted a short break anyway. I need to pick out many people to be moved up into second year, but we're short staffed so I have to look over a lot of documents by myself, I'm near going crazy.”

Instructor Wei poured some oolong tea for Han. Han cringed as the bitterness of the oolong tea hit his taste buds.

Instructor Wei was pleased to see that Han still had some childishness remaining. He had always felt pity for the children of Ark.

”Thank you. It's de-delicious.”

Han forcefully laughed. Instructor Wei took on a dignified, graceful posture as he sipped his tea. He took a moment to simply breathe in the aroma before speaking.

”So, what did you want to talk about? You're now a second year, aren't you?”