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Chapter 2449 Major Personnel Changes in the Military High Command!
May 1st, 8:00 AM.

Army Headquarters, Second Assessment Hall.

Merleona sat on the cold metal chair.

Surrounding him were several army lieutenant colonels who were also taking the exam.

A heavy silence filled the air at the scene.

Theoretical examinations for colonel-level officers will be conducted today and the day after tomorrow.

At this moment, more than 10,000 people are scattered across five assessment halls.

Because there are candidates who are too tall, such as the Giant race.

Therefore, it is stipulated that people over three meters tall should reduce their body size and height in advance.

Suddenly, the electronic screen on their desk lit up.

The voice of the Digital Race's 'Warhammer' from the Supreme Command of the entire army immediately rang out over the loudspeaker.

[The exam is now beginning. Candidates, please begin answering the questions and maintain silence in the examination room.]

Merleona, like everyone else, picked up the CNC pen in front of her.

The questions that appeared made her frown.

Multiple Choice Questions

(1)

Your 500-man battalion encountered a skilled assassination squad in the jungle at night.

After the initial engagement, the enemy used shadow manipulation to constantly change positions, causing panic and casualties among your troops.

The highest priority command at this time is:

(A) Order an overlay attack on all suspected shadowed areas.

(B) Immediately retreat to an open area outside the jungle to disengage.

(C) Use various strong light methods to continuously illuminate a large area and deprive it of its shadow environment.

(D) Break the whole into smaller groups, disperse them into squads to search, and capture and eliminate them one by one.

"Ah!"

Mereoleona did not hesitate at all.

At the same time, he thought to himself, "It's just a little mouse hiding in the shadows."

"Burn the entire forest down, let's see where they can hide then."

"The firelight can also serve as illumination."

at the same time.

Tsuchigumo, Genya Shinazugawa, and Loki, who were in different exam rooms, all chose A.

Nahash, who was sitting diagonally behind Merleona and was now a colonel, quickly wrote 'C' after a brief consideration.

"Since the target is an assassin who relies on environmental advantages."

"The optimal solution is definitely to first deprive it of its advantage."

"Lighting is the most efficient and lowest-cost approach."

"Only after that should we decide whether to retreat or attack, depending on the situation."

It seems that he has indeed grown a lot over the years as Onigumo's adjutant.

In the third assessment hall, Whitby glanced at the answer and chose C.

She was acutely aware of the impact of the environment on the battlefield and was adept at disrupting environments that favored the enemy.

Mereoleona has already turned her attention to the second option.

(2)

Your position is about to suffer a large-scale strategic magic attack prepared by an enemy S-rank mage.

With only three minutes of warning time, the most effective response is:

(A) All units should dig foxholes and reinforce fortifications as much as possible.

(B) Immediately lead the troops in a desperate charge to disrupt the spellcaster to the greatest extent possible.

(C) Activate all large-scale air defense facilities/anti-magic barriers, with energy prioritized for the barrier generation device.

(D) Order all troops to disperse and withdraw from their current positions as quickly as possible.

Meleo Leona's choice is still A.

Because she always chooses the most direct and violent frontal attack strategy.

Believe in your own strength; you can overcome any obstacle.

Loki, Tsuchigumo, Zhutian, and Shinazugawa Genya are all examples of this.

Or.

This is the style of most officers and generals in the military.

Only thoughtful people like Nahashu and Waidibe would choose C or D.

After fifty multiple-choice questions.

They also have to deal with tactical planning, logistical calculations, and military law-related issues.

All of it was content from the General Staff.

Mereoleona answered the questions quickly, relying entirely on her personality and past experience.

In her opinion, there was nothing wrong with what she wrote.

However, it overlooks the fact that the "battalion commander" in the question refers to a major or lieutenant colonel of standard rank.

Loki and the Earth Spider were the same.

While tens of thousands of senior officers were racking their brains and sweating profusely over the theoretical exam questions.

The scene inside the Marshal's Conference Room at the highest level of the Army Headquarters' Justice Fortress was quite different.

The world government's top military officials are gathered together, a rare occurrence.

The Minister of the General Staff sat firmly in the main seat, arms crossed, his robust physique exuding an aura of authority.

Beside him stood Zefa, the Minister of Military Affairs, with a resolute face.

Chief of the General Staff, Tsuru, sat on the other side, holding a cup of hot tea in his hands, his calm eyes wise and profound.

Field Marshal Raymond, who was usually loud and clear-headed, was now filled with frustration.

Sitting across from him, Kuzan looked calm and showed little interest in the noise around him.

Sakazuki is like a volcano about to erupt, silent yet containing extreme heat and a sense of oppression.

Barrett grinned and chatted freely with Kaido, while Aramaki occasionally chimed in.

Newgate would occasionally glance out the window, his thoughts turning to Whitebeard, George, Teach, and the others who were taking their exams.

Crocodile, with a cigar in his mouth, completely ignored the mocking looks from those bastards.

But their casual conversation naturally revolved around the ongoing assessments and the upcoming personnel changes in the military.

Kong said, "This battle at Marineford is much more exciting than the previous ones."

“Indeed, at least we feel like there’s someone to carry on the torch.” Zephyr nodded in agreement.

In previous years, it was fair to say that there was a generational gap between generations.

Neither the army nor the navy could muster enough generals.

"What surprised me most was that Loki from Elbaf."

"His father Harald died at the hands of the giants under Lord Im."

"According to intelligence, he is a worshipper of Rocks, so why would he choose to join the army?"

A hint of doubt flickered in the crane's eyes.

"Didn't Loki say that?"

"He also wants to participate in the interdimensional war and doesn't want to waste any more time on the island."

Barrett, however, dismissed the suggestion, saying, "I don't think there's anything wrong with that reason."

“Wororororo~”

Kaido laughed heartily and chimed in, "That's right, wasn't that what we all did back then!"

"I hope I'm just overthinking it." He took a sip of hot tea and said no more.

Kong spoke again, taking the lead and guiding the meeting.

"After the assessment is completed, the Supreme Military Command will officially announce the series of personnel changes that will follow."

“Except for Newgate, Aramu, and Shiki, the three of you will be stepping down.”

"Sakassky will be promoted to Field Marshal of the Army Headquarters, and Raymond will be transferred to the position of Dean of the War Military Academy."

The voice just fell.

Everyone present turned their attention to Raymond, who looked rather dejected.

"hehe."

Raymond gave a wry smile, having no choice but to accept reality: "I know I'm rather mediocre as a marshal, not as good as you monsters."

Seeing that Zefa was about to say something, he waved his hand to stop him: "Alright, alright, no need to comfort me."

"I am very grateful that you reserved the position of principal of the War Military Academy for me."

"Mentoring students is quite nice."

Kong nodded, quite satisfied with the other party's attitude, and then looked at Kuzan.

"Your admiral will have to wait for Sengoku to return."

"He'll sit in my seat, and you'll sit in his."

"And what about you?" Kuzan couldn't help but ask the question he had wanted to ask for a long time.

"I have already discussed with Garp my decision to leave the military and take over as the head of the Temple of Martial God."

As he spoke, Garp's loud laughter echoed in Kong's mind.

"Pfft, hahaha—"

"You want to be the temple master? That's great! I definitely have no objection!"

"You don't need to wait for me to return. From now on, you will be the Lord of the Martial God Hall!"

(End of this chapter)