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Lan was corrected about the brute being her commander. He seemed like he was perfect for the job, gruff and sturdy, but she could detect a hint of kindness behind his almost harsh tongue and placid expression.

"I have been assigned under your command as a Red Lancer, sir. I was pulled as a late addition to be granted completion of my first year of combat school and training," she explained to him with as manly a voice as she could muster from her tiny diaphragm. She wanted to give a good first appearance, especially since he seemed so annoyed with the men in front of him. The medical boy seemed to be fine, but the other one...not so much.

"I'm pleased to meet you and look forward to further my training under your guidance."

Just enough to butter myself up, she thought.