Chapter 2245: Steven and Erik

To become a squad leader, there was no need to go through the recruitment process. One simply had to select ten people from the existing platoons, and a squad could be formed. Recruitment centers were scattered throughout the inner city, not situated in just one location. Upon arriving at the recruitment center, Leo parted ways with Seamus, as only newly enlisted recruits were allowed entry. When he entered, his military ID badge was inspected. This served two purposes: to verify that Leo was indeed a new recruit of the Ninth Army and to direct him to his specific recruitment location. Following the guidance, Leo quickly found the designated area for his unit’s recruitment. By the time he arrived, a long queue had already formed. Leo took his place at the end of the line and waited patiently. Everything progressed in an orderly manner. As soon as one platoon leader finished selecting recruits, the next would step forward. However, the selection process wasn’t entirely free. Platoon