42. He Wasn't Kidding!

"What we've been doing all this time has been for nothing."

But Greg just raised his hand and asked them to be quiet again.

The middle-aged man, who still looked very fit at more than half a century old, said, "I do not accept protests. Those of you who disagree can leave this palace right now."

Greg's words silenced all the would-be soldiers.

After he felt that they had calmed down, Greg said again, "This is so that you won't be pressured by rank. You should be happy that you don't have to be burdened by rank as long as I am your examiner.

Alen suddenly raised his hand. "Sir, what about the selection of the war general? Will it still be three candidates from the new soldier, the old soldier and the soldier chosen by General Reece?"

"Yes, that will not change. I will not change anything that has been decided by General Reece and King Keannu."

This answer calmed them down again, because it meant that everyone still had the same chance.

"We continue, rule three ...."

They fell silent,