There has never been a tradition of promoting new people among the four major corps, no matter how good this person is. However, there are always exceptions, such as when a person can no longer be described as just excellent, then the promotion is not a matter of concern.

Levi, for example, had been a commander of the Survey Corps for a long time, and had already obtained his current position in less than a few months after joining the regiment, and to put it bluntly, it was because of his meritorious service and the fact that he was also the object of his dependence, so it was necessary to give these honors.

Elwin thought that there was only one Levi in this world, and Nacheng thought that this time he actually gave him two, that is, Wayne and Mikasa Ackerman. While they may not yet reach the heights of Levi, they are not comparable to others.

Needless to say, Mikasa has always been recognized as a great player since he became a trainer, and he was able to save people and escape from giants before he became a trainer, and after training, it is not a problem to easily solve a few giants independently.

As for Wayne, although his combat effectiveness has not been highlighted, he is not weak from other people's mouths, perhaps not as good as Mikasa, but he has a strong sense of the overall situation and a very flexible mind, and it is said that he also proposed the plan to recapture Toloster, and successfully recaptured the wall.

With the ability of the two of them, it is more than enough to manage a combat squad independently, and it is really the best of both worlds without the need to transfer people from other places, but the tradition is not so easy to break.

In this world, if you want honor, then make meritorious service, as for what meritorious service? Nature is about doing things that are good for humans. So, what is beneficial? Naturally, it's about killing giants.

Just in the near future, another survey outside the wall will be required, so it is a good opportunity to ask the recruits to try to cooperate in the nearby area, and also to see if they can try to clear an area that can be used as a temporary foothold and a staging point for running logistics baggage.

Tell Sanmao about his thoughts, the latter thought for a moment, and nodded slowly, "This is a good idea, just take the opportunity to train this group of recruits, and they don't even have time to run in when they go out on a mission later." ”

"If the idea is successful, then it is naturally good, even if it doesn't work, it doesn't matter, just a military training."

Sanmao sneered when he heard this, and was about to go down to convey the order, when Erwin stopped him, "This time, there is no need for the old man to lead the team, he gave them a map and let them go by themselves." ”

Sanmao's complexion immediately changed, "Won't something happen like this?" These are all recruits, and most of them are elites, and we all lose one..."

"What elite?" Erwin forcefully interrupted it, "Only those who survive are the elites, they are not going to die, if they can't even help this difficulty, they are also not capable of dying, maybe they will encounter some problems, maybe they will be injured, but it is better than dying in the investigation mission later!" ”

Sanmao wanted to speak and stopped, and finally sighed slowly, he knew Erwin, and knew that the decision he made would never be changed, because he did not continue to persuade him.

As Sanmao went down to deliver the order, Erwin picked up Wayne and Mikasa's materials, and muttered to himself, "I've already set up the stage for you, but don't let me down, I'm also taking great pains for you." ”

When Sanmao's order was conveyed by the subordinate detachment leader to every recruit who was training, many people were stunned, they thought that this decision was simply crazy.

"Just give us a map, what if we get lost without a veteran?"

"There are giants outside the wall, and if you don't cooperate, you will only be eaten."

"Isn't that sending us to death?"

"We've had the courage to come to investigate the Corps, but now let's go to our deaths..."

With the clamor of the crowd, many people were already preparing to ask their superiors for an explanation, and only a few people were calmly analyzing the order given by the regiment commander.

"Hey, Amin, you've always been very smart, do you see anything about the captain's intentions?"

Hearing Connie's inquiry, Amin pondered for a moment and hesitated, "To be honest, I don't quite understand the intentions of the group leader, but what we do know is that what we have to do is actually not too dangerous. ”

Sasha's eyes widened when he heard this, "What? Isn't that dangerous? That's outside the walls! There will be giants at any time, and if we encounter giants, will we be able to stop them from coming in droves? ”

Just when Armin didn't know how to answer, Wayne spoke, "I don't know if you have carefully read the map, the area that the regiment commander asked us to investigate is in the old Higanshina district, which is not far from the location of the city wall, at most only 50 kilometers away, if you ride a horse to go back and forth, it will only take about 1 day at most, which is enough for us to react." And even if I met a giant, with more than 30 people, wouldn't I be able to kill them? As long as you don't come in groups, even if you encounter more than ten heads, it shouldn't be a problem, right? ”

Everyone nodded unconsciously when they heard this, Wayne's words were not unreasonable, it seemed that they were a little too worried, if the head of the regiment really let them go to death, there was no need to be so blatant, right? Isn't he afraid of court-martials? Therefore, although such a task arrangement is not very reasonable, it is within the capacity of everyone.

After everyone digested the information, Wayne continued, "I think this may be a test of our recruits by the regimental commander, to determine my abilities, and then to make the most reasonable distribution. Of course, if anyone is unlucky enough to hang up in this assessment, it can only be said that they are not capable, and they can't blame others. ”

When the words fell, everyone looked thoughtful, and even those who had planned to make noise dispelled their previous thoughts after hearing Wayne's words.

Since this is an assessment, it means that the danger is within their tolerable range, and everyone thinks they are excellent, so they are naturally unwilling to fall behind others, and they have secretly made up their minds in their hearts, and they must bloom their own brilliance in the subsequent assessment.

In this regard, the corners of Wayne's mouth turned up slightly, he was not happy that he had calmed down a storm that should have appeared, but he was a little playful about Erwin's purpose, he had roughly guessed some of Erwin's purpose, but he was not sure yet.

If it was really as he thought, then he could only sigh that Erwin was really bold and dared to screen and promote newcomers in such a way.

Such people are often either madmen or geniuses, and judging from past experience, Erwin belongs to the latter, otherwise he would not have climbed to the position of the head of the regiment at such a young age.

Wayne didn't know, but his words were heard word by word, and told Erwin, which also made Erwin appreciate him more and more, after all, smart people like everyone, and smart people who can save themselves trouble are even more so, for the investigation corps at this stage, the more talents, the better, which can also share a lot of pressure on him, and at the same time can avoid some unnecessary losses.

Although every year, the Survey Corps loses quite a few people.

After receiving the order, the recruits left the city gate after a night's rest, and headed out for the vast world beyond the fallen walls of Maria, where no one knew what awaited them.

There is one thing that everyone is very puzzled about, that is, who will lead the way? Everyone knows that the snake can't be headless, and if there is no command, it will only be like a plate of scattered sand in the case of fighting separately, but everyone tacitly did not mention this matter, because they opened their mouths as if they were preparing to be the captain, and whether they could serve the public at that time was a matter of two words.

However, after all, someone couldn't hold back his mouth, "I said, if there is no one to command, I'm afraid the next action will be very difficult!" ”

"So what do you say? Let you be? ”

"It's better to let him be! This guy's grades aren't as good as mine, what will he command. ”

"Let you be? Then your grades are not as good as mine! ”

"If everything is judged by results, it is better to let Mikasa be the captain!" Jean's words silenced all the discussions.

Everyone looked at Mikasa, but seeing that her face was expressionless, they ignored their gaze and drank their water.

Seeing this scene, everyone else knew that Mikasa didn't have the intention of being the captain, which was also in line with her character, she never liked to be in the limelight.

"Since Mikasa doesn't want to, why don't you let Reiner come! You know, he graduated with the second honors. A female recruit suggested.

Obviously, she should be Reiner's supporter, otherwise she would not have been able to say such a thing.

Before anyone else could look at it, Reiner hurriedly waved his hand, "I can't, I don't have actual experience in tactical arrangement, it's okay on paper, I'm afraid that my arrangement will make you all sacrifice at that time." ”

It's humility, but part of it is because Reiner doesn't want to be in the limelight, which doesn't make it easier for him to act.

At this time, Reiner's smart side was revealed, he pointed at Wayne and said, "Why don't you let Wayne be the captain?" You must know that it was the tactics he arranged when he recaptured Toloster before, and at the same time, many people were spared, if he was there, I believe everyone would be safe. ”

These words made everyone present unable to find a reason to refute, after all, the facts are in front of them, even those who don't want him to be the captain don't know how to open this mouth, not to mention, there are several people who began to echo Reiner's proposal, after all, there are many self-aware people, their priority is how to complete the task, and the second is to think about how to get credit.

Now that he was pushed out, Wayne would be too sorry for other people's expectations of him if he didn't say anything, before he spoke, he glanced at Reiner and said softly, "Since everyone thinks so highly of me, then I will arrange everyone's positions and tasks, before that, let me tell you what our task is, maybe you don't know much about it, or don't know the purpose of this task..."

"The old Higanshina district is the old city that was left behind by the opening of new land, it is very close to the city wall, so it cannot be used as a new urn city, but now the Maria wall has fallen three years ago, so the urn city has lost its practical significance, and at the same time, the value of the old Higanshina district is also highlighted, because it is close to the city wall, and it is low in the central area, and the plain is ahead, so it can be made into a transit station, so it is convenient for us to go further and even explore the new Hikanshina district in the future..."

"Therefore, the purpose of our trip is to reconnoiter the old Higanshina district, and to expel the giants there, so as to ensure that the logistics troops can be stationed smoothly and make it a transit point in the future."

Everyone digested Wayne's words, and at the same time raised their own questions, "Doesn't that mean that we have to wait here for the logistics troops to arrive before we can evacuate?" ”

"If that's the case, it's too dangerous, and God knows if those wandering giants will find out here."

"Yes, then it will be a problem if we can stop it with dozens of people!"

"Quiet!" Wayne shouted, causing everyone to listen to the discussion, but seeing him glance around, he saw the apprehension in everyone's eyes, and said, "Since the regiment commander has assigned this task, then the next thing is naturally arranged, after we successfully complete the expulsion of the giants around the old city, the logistics troops will inevitably reach it as quickly as possible, don't forget, we are only 60 kilometers away from the city wall." ”

I have to say that these words calmed down everyone's nervousness, and seeing this, Wayne also began to arrange everyone's responsibilities and arrange the next tactics.

He named Mikasa as the vice-captain, and at the same time divided the thirty-six people present into three groups, and selected three team leaders and deputy leaders.

They are Reiner, the leader of the group, and Hoover, the deputy leader. The second team leader, Jean, and the deputy team leader, Connie. The leader of the three groups, Christa, and the deputy leader, Yumir.

This distribution was done in a way that took into account the tacit understanding and cooperation between them, and the lone Armin was assigned by him to Mikasa to cooperate with his actions, leading one and two groups as battle teams responsible for luring away or defeating the giants that appeared.

Wayne himself led the third group into the Old City from the side and reconnoitred as the vanguard to see the surrounding and internal conditions of the Old City.