The next day, everyone gathered again and heard from Seventh Sister that Ichigo would be relinquishing her position as Captain, while Ichigo had requested a partner swap.
Everyone was somewhat surprised by Ichigo stepping down as Captain, but it was not impossible to accept. After all, Fang Zheng's command abilities had been plain for all to see in the previous battles. Of course, considering Ichigo's considerable popularity and Repulse among the girls, Fang Zheng was ultimately appointed Captain of the Thirteenth Squad, while Ichigo became vice-captain.
The other matter, on the other hand, was rather troublesome...
To be honest, everyone had been shocked when they heard Ichigo's explanation. Like Ichigo, they simply could not understand why Ichigo wanted to switch partners just because she was not suited to Fang Zheng's combat style...
Their results in both battles had clearly been so outstanding.
"The higher-ups won't allow such an excellent pilot as X to remain idle, so we have to find him a new partner. Which of you is willing to switch?"
"Um..."
Faced with Seventh Sister's question, everyone looked at one another, while Fang Zheng merely shrugged.
"How about this? Let's run an experiment."
"An experiment?"
"That's right. Honestly, I overlooked... how well you could handle my combat style. It's understandable, though. Our experience levels are simply too far apart..."
As he spoke, Fang Zheng scratched his head. He truly had grown accustomed to battle. Forget Klaxosaurs—even if a living person were standing before him, as long as they were an enemy, Fang Zheng would cut them down without mercy. As for bodies being severed, blood and intestines spilling everywhere, he had long since become numb to it. To Fang Zheng, it was not even worth mentioning.
But these girls... Although they had been raised as warriors, they were ultimately