Reynolds was sleeping. He dreamed that he had returned to Earth and everything was peaceful. It was as if nothing had happened. He had never been to this world.
"Commander Reynolds, is Commander Shijun here? Deputy Commander Washlaki is looking for her. "
Reynolds was woken up by the soldier's words.
Eirinn was indeed here. Last night, due to their successful return from the first battle, Renault, Lin Ling, and Eirinn held a small bonfire banquet outside the tent to celebrate. The three of them ate and chatted happily. Unknowingly, the three of them fell asleep outside the tent.
Reynolds couldn't help but smile when he saw Lin Ling and Shijun sleeping in different positions.
He nudged Eirinn and said, "Wake up, Washlaki is looking for you."
Eirinn woke up unwillingly, but it was her most respected commander after all. She hurried over without hesitation.
Reynolds was confused as he watched Eirinn walk away. What did she want to talk about in private? The bad feeling he had when he left the Chang 'an Academy dormitory suddenly emerged from the bottom of his heart.
When Eirinn returned, her face did not look too good. Her previous joy was gone. Reynolds's heart skipped a beat. "Shijun, did something happen? Did the enemy change and the Alliance Army is chasing us?"
Eirinn forced a smile. "No, don't think too much." Even a blind person could see that she had something on her mind.
Judging from the army's unhurried situation, it had nothing to do with the Alliance Army, so it could be a private matter. Did something happen in Shijun's family?
Back in Chang 'an Academy. The two of them had talked through the night more than once, sharing their feelings and secrets. Eirinn didn't tell Reynolds the truth about her cross-dressing, but she did tell Reynolds that she was from a big family. Reynolds also hid some of his true identity, only saying that he was from the Babeka Empire.
The more he thought about it, the more likely it was that Shi Jun's family had been sacrificed in the war. If they were working together, Waschlaki would not have asked her to work alone. At the very least, he would have respected her. Reynolds calmed down a little. After all, it was not a good idea to ask too much about such unpleasant things. Reynolds could only say, "Oh," and did not say anything else.
When Reynolds and Lin Ling met the others, he found that they all looked a little strange. Most of them glanced at him intentionally, especially Kata, who didn't know how to hide his emotions.
Reynolds was a little uncomfortable. He touched his forehead and asked, "Is there a flower on my face?"
Kata and the others laughed awkwardly. If they joked like this, the atmosphere would be much more relaxed, but today was an exception. Reynolds felt that their smiles were forced, which made it even more awkward.
In the end, Reynolds coughed and said, "Deputy Washlaki, let's go."
"Commander Reynolds, I think we don't have to leave for the time being." Vashlaki was still as calm as ever, as if he would not frown even if the sky were to fall.
"Why?" Reynolds was puzzled.
"Last night, the regiment's signaller received an urgent order from Commander Hank. He told us to stay here and wait for the main army to meet up. They'll be here by noon."
Reynolds frowned. "Is that so?" As the 376th Regiment was a hodgepodge, there were not many regular soldiers. Rookies and academy students who were temporarily recruited made up the majority. These people were recruited because the Empire was in dire need of manpower and had no choice but to do so. Thus, the order Reynolds had received earlier was to immediately bring the entire regiment back to the Empire to continue training or training once the reinforcements arrived. If a large number of talents with potential were to be sacrificed for no reason on the battlefield due to a lack of experience, the losses would be great.
Why did the order change? Furthermore, the person receiving the order wasn't him, the regiment commander. Did the Empire think that he was just a half-timer and that Vashlaki was the real leader of the army? Reynolds believed that Washlaki wouldn't lie to him, so he smiled and said, "That's good. It's not a bad idea to rest more."
Reynolds was in a depressed mood the entire morning. Logically speaking, after completing the mission with glory, he should be very relaxed and happy. However, he just could not feel happy. Vashlaki and the other generals were more or less a little isolated. They were not as close as they were a few days ago when they fought side by side in the battle.
When it was close to noon, the originally sunny sky suddenly changed. Thick clouds rolled in as if demons were about to descend. The air was abnormally heavy, and Reynolds had a bad feeling. At that moment, the sound of horse hooves could be heard. The empire's reinforcements had arrived.
But just as Reynolds was about to go and welcome them, Eirinn stopped him. "Commander Reynolds, you don't have to go. Deputy Washlaki will handle it."
"Why? I'm still the commander of the 376th Regiment in name. Isn't this too rude?" Reynolds asked curiously.
Eirinn's expression was uncertain. "I'll tell you later. Anyway, it's best to stay here for now."
Hank was a fierce werewolf and one of the famous orc warriors in Chang 'an. He knew how to shapeshift and had reached level three. There were very few orcs who could reach this level. Riding on the giant Demon Cockroach, he was very conspicuous. Behind him was a dense army that stretched as far as the eye could see.
Vosslaki bowed and said, "Chief Commander Hank, welcome to our headquarters."
Hank nodded slightly and said to Washlaki, "Commander Washlaki, where's Reynolds? Have you captured him?"
This sentence was earth-shattering. Other than Kata and a few other high-ranking generals who were mentally prepared, the other company commanders, platoon leaders, squad leaders, and some of the nearby ordinary soldiers were all shocked. Although Washlaki had been the one in charge of dispatching the troops these days, everyone knew that the young commander was the one who came up with all the ingenious plans. If it weren't for him, not only would they not have been able to evacuate all the citizens of Will City, they would have had to sacrifice themselves for the empire. It was mostly thanks to this commander that they were able to complete the mission and survive. Why would a leader with such outstanding achievements be punished?
Washlaki took a step forward. "Commander Hank, I don't understand why the higher-ups would issue a warrant for his arrest, but I can guarantee with my integrity that Commander Reynolds is a competent leader. There must be some misunderstanding." In fact, in the contents of the secret order he received, there was another part besides ordering the troops to stay put. He was to immediately take over the position of commander of the 376th Regiment and capture Reynolds!
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