The next day, as soon as the staff officers arrived at headquarters, they were subjected to a mental baptism.
It was somewhat like MI6's recruitment process, where newcomers would first watch Sir Camming perform a daunting sawing-of-the-thigh act to test their mettle.
The French Army's staff officers, however, had to endure the profound mental shock of seeing their Chief of Staff dressed as a maid.
Anning added another layer to the scenario: "As staff officers, one must remain calm amidst chaos, as unflustered as if Mount Tai were crumbling before them. To be so perturbed by the sight of the Chief of Staff in a maid outfit, how could one serve well as a staff officer to me, Andy Frost?"
Bertier nervously asked, "This won't become a regular test for staff officers in the future, will it?"
Anning reassured, "Don't worry, this time it's really just a punishment for your mistake."
