Chapter 465: The High Command of the Marine Corps Converges

The next day.

The sun rose slowly, radiating golden sunlight.

The sunlight spilled down,

falling upon the sea surface, reflecting dazzling halos like gold.

A warmth flowed gently.

Marine Headquarters, Mary Geoise.

The Admiral's office.

Early morning.

The Admiral's office soon welcomed numerous high-ranking Marine officers.

Among them,

were Hero Captain Kapu, Sengoku, and Tsuru.

Also present in the Admiral's office was the Fleet Admiral Master Zefa, who had just returned to Mary Geoise yesterday.

Finally…

was the Marine Commander-in-Chief, Admiral Gankō Kū.

"Master Zefa, are you ready to begin the final trial?"

Kū looked toward Master Zefa.

"Yes, Admiral."

Master Zefa nodded, responding honestly, "These students have finally reached the moment of graduation. Before they officially graduate, I must assess each of their strength levels."

"Only then can I reasonably assign them to Marine branches across the four seas."

"And,"

"retain some of the elites here at Marine Headquarters."

It was roughly eight o'clock now.

One hour remained until the start of the final trial.

"Is that kid Lu En also participating in this trial?"

Kapu asked with keen interest.

After a full year,

he was extremely curious to witness firsthand just how strong his genius grandson Lu En had become.

Hearing rumors alone clearly could not satisfy Kapu's intense curiosity.

"Yes, everyone must participate."

"Lu En is indeed strong, but I still want to test him."

"See just how powerful this monster has become."

Master Zefa said.

"Then I must go in person to watch."

Kapu let out a loud laugh.

Changing tone,

he gave Master Zefa a strange look: "Hey Master Zefa, don't you dare lose to that kid Lu En. If even you, a Marine Fleet Admiral, lose to a five-year-old brat,"

"it won't just be a matter of losing face."

In response,

Master Zefa glanced at Kapu dismissively: "You think I'll lose? Though I'm not as strong as you, you're underestimating me too much!"

At that moment,

Kū quickly interrupted their bickering.

"Enough, enough, both of you, behave."

Pausing,

his eyes showed a hint of anticipation: "Actually, since I have nothing else to do today, I'll accompany you all to Training Ground One and see how this year's cadets measure up."

In fact,

he had planned to go to Training Ground One specifically to witness the clash between Master Zefa and Lu En, to observe this year's training camp's final trial.