Colonel Vazeryth observed the women with an unreadable expression, his gaze devoid of emotion as they furrowed their brows in discontent.
He saw no reason to elaborate further.
"Now then"
His voice cut through the tense silence, calm yet commanding.
"You should consider yourselves fortunate. The Recruit rank is, by far, the most effortless stage within the military hierarchy. Your sole responsibility is to train, diligently and without fail, for the next year. Upon fulfilling that requirement, advancement to the next rank will follow naturally. Simple enough, wouldn't you agree?"
At Colonel Vazeryth's declaration, a wave of relief washed over many present. Whispers of excitement rippled through the crowd.
A mere year of training to rise in rank?
It sounded almost too easy.
After all, which among them had not been honing their bodies and sharpening their skills since the tender age of ten?
"For the next year"
Colonel Vazeryth continued.
