"Wasn't the Brigadier suppose to get promoted to General, but the place got taken by Calina?"
"Yeah… He never let it go, so I'm guessing he's about to take his anger out on the new girl."
Murmurs form around the room as the Brigadier walks towards the middle of the arena, where the rest of the squires stand at ease.
"Tell you guys what. If anyone has the guts to take on Ms. Momoko and wins…."
He opens his palm as a large bag plops into his hand; He lifts it into the air, and its content jingle.
"… I'll give you five-hundred gold kules plus a rank-up, right here right now."
The whispers grew louder as the squires look to the floor with unease, except for one.
"… I'll take her on."
Dai raises his hand and steps forward.
The Brigadier looks toward him with a scowl. "Ahh, Dai Kajuto… You were trained by Captain Stroyer. An excellent opportunity to showcase your mentor's teachings."
