109 You Need More Rest? (1/2)
”Wha~What is this?! The Free For All battle has ended in just 5 minutes and 30 seconds after it had started!” The Announcer shouted in astonishment, ”Aaaaand... We have a winner! Congratulations to the three remaining participants! As for the other participants, than~”
”Wait!”
”Eh?”
Admiral Uno stood and approached the announcer. He nodded to the announcer and said,
”Let me handle this!”
”I congratulate the three remaining participants in this Free For All battle. The three of you would be considered as the top three of your batch and would be now available for recruitment. Your ranks would be determined by the highest-ranking officer of the fleet or crew that you would join. But... the rank given to you should be at least 'Teniente de Navio'.”
”To those who were eliminated... All of you are now also open for recruitment. However, your ranks would remain the same. And only by passing promotion exams should your rank rise to the next level! I hope that all of you would work harder and become stronger.”
”Never the less, thank you for your participation and I hope to see you in 6 months, at the Grand Trade Event!” Admiral Uno stepped back. He looked to the announcer and said, ”Thank you! You may now proceed in the next phase of the recruitment event.”
”Yes, Admiral.”
”Everyone! It's time for the recruitment session! You can go and approach the representatives of the crew or fleet you want to join! As for the 15 Great Fleets, only 13 of them were recruiting new members. A separate recruitment area was assigned to each of them. Please refer to the officers for their location. That's all! Good luck!”
Everyone applauded. Admiral Uno stood and was about to leave.
”Uno, You're leaving? Ain't it still too early?”
”Hahaha! Fuego, Old men like us need more rest nowadays! Unlike you, I can't slack off.” Admiral Uno sighed, ”If only Soledad had not perished... I could have passed the torch to her and I would have been able to join you.”
”Hahaha! Don't worry, I'll bring something good later!”
”No thanks!” Admiral Uno entered the pathway and his figure disappeared.
”That man...” Old man Fuego can't help but scratch his head. At this point, the other members of the Admiral's circle left without even speaking with each other. They would only look towards Pedro after standing, then they would turn around and leave.
”Young man! Wait!” Old man Fuego halted Mathew, who was about to leave with Talia.
Mathew and Talia stopped on their tracks and looked towards old man Fuego.
”Is there something you need from us, Senior?” Mathew asked respectfully.
”Ah... No! No! You're gonna meet with young man Aron, right? If so, let us go together. I want to talk to him about something.”
Old man Fuego, Talia, and Mathew shifted their gaze towards the woman's direction.
”Did senior hit you hard to the point that you'd even forget his name, Beatrice?” Pauk Solares spoke in a mocking tone.
”Him?!” Beatrice stared at Pedro, full of killing intent.
”Oh... Paul, Beatrice! Would you like to come with us, and see your former crewmate?” Old man Fuego asked.
”Crewmate?” Talia and Mathew became confused as they stare towards Paul and Beatrice.
”Of course, Vice Almirante! I have something to discuss with him anyway!” Beatrice left first.
”Ah! Wait, Beatrice! Ahahaha... Senior, We'll head first!” Paul forced out a smile to old man Fuego, then he chased after Beatrice.
”Hahaha! Young ones are really full of energy! Shall we go?”
”Yes, Senior.” Mathew nodded.
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Back at the battle area...