The atmosphere inside the staff office was muted and quite bleak. In addition, all of the staff officers were middle-aged, and the youngest were lieutenant colonels in their mid-30s. Indeed, becoming a lieutenant colonel while one was in their mid-thirties meant they were remarkable elites. In comparison, a knight fighting at the frontlines would also be called an elite if he became a major in his early 30s.

"You have returned?" The brigadier general welcomed the chief of staff and glanced at me.

The only ones who knew the truth about me were likely the chief of staff, the commanders of each army, and the captain of the Black Water Buffalo Buffalo, which served directly under Uncle Bloody. It was not too late to gradually inform the other staff members of my existence after seeing the staff officers’ responses.

"He’s a new recruit. Please introduce yourself."

I saluted the chief of staff. "It is nice to meet you. I am Colonel Den, and I have been assigned to the staff office."

The brigadier general who greeted the chief of staff smiled genially and extended his hand. "Oh, you're the colonel who suddenly got transferred? You look very young; it’s impressive that you were able to obtain your current rank. I'm Brigadier General...