Of course, it was because they deserved better.
After Tengen Uzui finished presenting commendation orders and medals to A and Uchiha Kejiu, he returned to his seat on his own.
His task was complete. From here on, he was merely a spectator.
As the applause echoing through the hall gradually faded,
Chief of Staff Alexander Watson continued presiding over the ceremony.
"Now, please welcome Marshal Raymond to present the Army Headquarters Meritorious Medals to the honorees!"
"Will the fifty-three recipients please come up and take their places!"
The meritorious medals of the Army, Marine, and Shinobi forces were honors awarded to personnel below the rank of general or Jonin for their contributions in war.
Thus, these forty-two people came from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Main Battle Legions.
There were also Sea Star Legion Vice Admirals who had previously been temporarily dispatched to the Black Clover World and performed exceptionally.
Although the 6th Main Battle Legion had not participated in the war against the Black Clover World or the demons of Hades,
they had followed Tiger, the former Cherry Sea Bream Admiral, to support the Four Souls World.
So they were included in this round of awards as well, though their numbers were comparatively small.
The Marine Headquarters officers, however, looked rather glum.
They already knew they were here purely as spectators.
After all, the Marines had not fought any major battles recently. They had only dealt with a few Space Pirates who came to scout the area.
Though that counted as merit, it was not enough to warrant medals or awards. At most, they received a few military merit points.
So now they desperately longed for war—preferably a large-scale war.
As for the risk of casualties, if they were afraid of death, why become soldiers? They