"Hold on, you lot!" Chen Si called as he caught up with the members of the 104th Cadet Corps.
"What is it?" They turned back in confusion.
"All members of the 104th Cadet Corps, attention!" Chen Si barked.
"Floch." Chen Si looked at him.
Floch hurriedly handed Chen Si a roster.
Although none of them knew what Chen Si was up to, they all obeyed.
"Mina, you're being promoted to colonel."
Mina's mouth fell open in excitement.
"Also, you're being granted lifelong leave. Once you reach the Royal Capital, report to headquarters to complete your discharge paperwork," Chen Si said calmly.
"Huh? Why?!" Mina asked, her eyes wide with bewilderment.
"Chen... Chen Si, did Mina do something wrong? She's always worked so hard, she's..." Armin hurried to speak up for Mina, looking anxious.
"Armin, you're being promoted to major general," Chen Si interrupted.
"What? Armin's a general now?" Connie froze, his mouth hanging open.
Armin was taken aback as well, completely at a loss.
"Likewise, you're being granted lifelong leave. Go complete your discharge paperwork."
By now, Armin seemed to have begun to understand Chen Si's intentions.
"Connie, promoted to senior colonel, with lifelong leave."
"Jean, promoted to major general, with lifelong leave."
"Sasha, promoted to senior colonel, with lifelong leave."
"Eren, promoted to major general, with lifelong leave."
"Mikasa, promoted to major general, with lifelong leave."
"You won't have to go to the front lines anymore. You can leave the military and find another job, or you can retire. You can do anything you want, and apply to the corps to cover all your monthly expenses. In short, the war is over. You're free."
"Let's hear some applause if you understand!" Chen Si began clapping first.
The others seemed slow to take it in, but scattered applause gradually rose