246 Consequences of Strength

"I was granted the ability to choose others: Frey and Thomas." As soon as General Alexander finished the announcement, he grabbed the duo and attempted to lead them through the crowd, which had burst into a round of clapping and made way for them, but the duo remained rooted to the spot – looking back at Elero.

"What about her?" Thomas asked as the clapping died down. Most of the students turned back to General Marble, who was continuing down a line of announcements.

"General Alexander…" Frey said. "I thank you for choosing us but we planned to stay together, all three of us." Frey bowing his head a little and forced Thomas to do the same.

"I wouldn't worry about her," Alexander reassured them. He pointed back to the Generals with a smile. "She was already accepted by another mentor so she should be-"