Houdel also stood up and lazily gave a salute. He was in a state of emptiness after excessive excitement, unable to muster enthusiasm for anything.
"The salute is not up to standard," Kadar remained graceful, "deducting one point, Cadet Houdel."
"Are we still scoring today?" Houdel asked wearily.
"Today, scoring is even more critical," Kadar answered seriously.
At this moment, the reserve officers noticed that what Kadar held was not a saber or a firearm, but a short bow.
Along with the bow in his left hand were three arrows with vermillion-red arrowheads, with several more of the same type in the quiver at his side.
Houdel and Claude were both newcomers, and although they found it strange to bring a bow into battle, they didn't think it was a big deal.
Little Majiya, however, widened his eyes and tentatively asked the instructor, "What you have there... is it a Vermillion Arrow?"
"Recognize it?" Kadar raised the short bow with vermillion-tipped arrows towards Little Majiya.
