"Before we hold the graduation ceremony, there's an important decision I need to announce to you."
Lin Yi looked around at the crowd and said solemnly, "This decision comes from the Supreme Command Center in the capital. It concerns your present, and even more importantly, the future of our country."
The trainees held their breath, wondering what the news might be.
Lin Yi continued, "In light of the success of this operation and the immense strategic value demonstrated by Source Energy Warriors, the Supreme Command, after careful deliberation, has formally resolved as follows:
"First, the former 'East Vanguard Training Camp' will, effective immediately, be upgraded and restructured as the 'East Blade Source Martial Military Academy.'"
An uproar of astonishment and excitement broke out among the trainees.
A military academy!
This meant they were no longer trainees temporarily assembled for training. They were military cadets in the truest sense.
Before they could absorb this news, Lin Yi spoke again, delivering an even more momentous announcement:
"Second, to respond to the threats of this new era and consolidate and develop our Source Energy forces, the Supreme Command has decided to establish an entirely new, independent branch of the military: the 'Source Martial Strategic Defense Force.'"
"It will be designated a strategic force, a new shield and sword for protecting our country and confronting the Abyss Beasts, as well as every unknown challenge that may arise in the future."
"The Source Martial Army?!"
The words made every trainee's heart leap.
An independent branch of the military! A strategic force!
What an exalted designation.
Lin Yi's gaze sharpened. Looking at everyone below the stage, he said each word distinctly:
"And you."
Lin Yi swept his arm toward the entire formation.
"All of you, as the first class of trainees from the East Vanguard Training