The Great Sage Who Did not Remain in Legend - 35.4
“Yes.”
After that, they redid the ceremony about five times, and with the temperature rising a little as the sun rose, everyone eventually passed.
The next day
“Battalion Commander, did you call for me?”
Rose had been summoned by the battalion commander.
“When is your next day off?”
“On the 3rd.”
“Then, from the 4th, you will be assigned to the internal guard duty. It will be a transfer to the Third Squad.”
“Eh?”
“Don’t make me repeat myself. Also, attend the swordsmanship tournament on the 10th and show your abilities to everyone.”
“Yes.”
Rose, leaving the battalion commander’s office, was about to jump with joy. The Fourth Squad was responsible for external guard duties, and moving to the Third Squad for internal guard duty meant a promotion. Furthermore, the notice came directly from the battalion commander, which was unusual.
“You’ve been assigned to our unit suddenly, it seems.”
Her brother Ortenen had come to Rose’s room.
“Yes, I received a direct notice from the battalion commander.”
Ortenen, known as Little Brother, was the leader of the Third Squad.
“Such an unprecedented case. Be prepared for envy from others.”
“Of course. The battalion commander instructed me to show my abilities at the swordsmanship tournament on the 10th.”
“You’re participating in the tournament too…”
“I plan to do my best with the sword Mergin gave me.”
“I see. Then I’ll use that sword as well.”
“Eh? Little Brother, you’re participating too?”
“Of course. You know that the results of the tournament lead to promotions. There are more people who want to participate but can’t.”
“That’s true.”
Only those recommended by their squad leaders can participate in the swordsmanship tournament. It is a way to assess candidates for future squad leaders and captains.
“In your case, since the promotion is first, be prepared that a poor result might lead to an immediate demotion.”
“Yes.”
Rose eagerly awaited her day off on the 3rd to tell Mergin about this news.