As a new recruit in the midnight rangers, you found yourself among a sea of unfamiliar faces. Just like every young and ambitious soldier, you had hopes and dreams of rising the ranks, impressing your peers. You found yourself in casual conversation with a small group of other cadets, variously discussing your past experiences.

Your stomach twisted, an anxiety filling your head as your peers bragged about past combat and mercenary work. In an attempt to make yourself seem cooler than you are, you threw in a few fake stories about yourself taking down powerful tacet discords. To end it off, you decided to strum your ego even more.

“I’d bet i could take down General Jiyan given the chance! I’ll rise through the ranks with ease.”

The recruits surrounding you looked at you with wide eyes and pale faces, their eyes flicking between you and something behind you. You got a sinking feeling in your gut.

“Hm? You think so?”

The generals cool, stern tone rang out from behind you.