Chapter 694 Understanding
“It’s so boring, are we just here all the time?”
Private Jose West filled the firewood with some complaints in his words.
He took the full bowl of porridge and stirred it vigorously in the bowl with a spoon.
"Why, isn't it good to waste so much time? Are you so anxious to fight the orcs?"
The monitor next to me was a little funny.
He Sai explained: "What I mean is that after fighting early, we go back early and sleep in tents every day. How can we live comfortably in a regular barracks."
The squad leader made a serious face. Come and warn him: "Finish the fight early? How much do you look down on the orcs? They are not like those civilians who just put down their hoes in the past. They will suffer if you despise them so much. I guess the higher-ups must be fully prepared before attacking."
"It's not as scary as the legend says!" Jose's eyebrows jumped, "It's just a matter of a bullet..."
Recalling the battle a few days ago, that kind of frightening feeling The feeling of being scared and exciting was something he couldn't forget.
Especially when those tall barbarians wielding swords rushed in front of him, with their ferocious faces facing him, He Sai was so nervous and frightened that he had to urinate, but there was an inexplicable pleasure in urinating that made people get addicted. It was really So evil.
"Stand up! Salute!"
The squad leader suddenly stood up and shouted.
He Sai quickly stood up, as did everyone else.
Only then did everyone realize that a tall blonde woman was walking towards them, followed by a group of people.
They all wore well-tailored and gorgeous clothes, and their coats were embroidered with intricate and exquisite patterns, just like the coats of arms of those long-established aristocratic families in the South.
The clothing style of this northwest bay is very different. Due to the lack of material for a long time, the northwest people, from the nobles to the common people, are relatively monotonous in clothing and mainly pursue convenience.
This has become a tradition that has survived even after so many years of rapid development.
"Your Highness the Princess! My lords!"
The squad leader took the lead in saluting Catherine and her party very seriously.
She is the princess of the royal family? Lord Greyman's fiancée?
José raised his hand and saluted Catherine in a polite manner.
"Relax, soldiers!"
The princess had a smile on her face, her expression was dignified yet friendly, and her long wavy hair seemed to be covered with a layer of light under the sunlight. Holy light, and those blue eyes are reminiscent of sapphires.
"Ah, Lord Grayman will definitely be very happy." Jose thought enviously in his heart.
At this time, he felt a chill and subconsciously moved his eyes, only to see a black-haired female knight next to the princess staring at him with a cold gaze.
“This guy with black hair is really cool.” He Sai was a little frightened by her look, and he felt like he was being scolded by the instructor.
The person he complained about was Aofina.
Since experiencing the betrayal of the Bradley family, the female knight has looked at everyone in this land far away from Jingyao with a critical eye.
“Are you having a meal?”
"Yes, Your Highness."
Catherine observed the food of this small team with interest.
Everyone has a piece of cold vegetables in front of them. Judging from the smell, vinegar and sauce are used, which stimulates people's appetite. The staple food is large pancakes or bread, and a generous portion of dried meat. , and a large bowl of thick porridge made from flour, vegetables, and minced meat prevented the soldiers from chewing and swallowing dryly when eating.
Although it is not refined enough, it is indeed sincere.
Everyone was also surprised to find that there was a small bottle placed next to the soldier's tableware, which seemed to contain... salt!
Salt as white as snow!
Catherine asked: "Do you eat these?"
"Uh... we are on the front line after all, so we can only make do with it." The monitor scratched his head in embarrassment. The people from Jingyao couldn't hold it any longer.
Through their understanding over the past few days, they have been able to identify the rank of each other through the striped ornaments on the shoulders of Arda's army - that is, their military ranks.
Obviously, these people are the most ordinary soldiers, the lowest level in the pyramid organization of the army.
It’s just a group of big-headed soldiers. In their eyes, this kind of staple food with enough meat, vegetables and condiments is just a makeshift meal.
As for the lords in other parts of the kingdom...even the royal army, the lowest level soldiers would be fine if they had a piece of black bread to chew on and a mouthful of light beer to drink. They can only improve after winning the battle—— Either from rewards or from plunder.
Over the years, Klein, Aofina and others have long gotten rid of the old stereotype of the Northwest Bay as a barren land. They knew that Alda was rich, but they did not expect to be so rich.
While attention was focused on the soldiers' food, Catherine was attracted by something else.
"What is this?"
She leaned over and picked up a book, or a pamphlet.
“Ah, this is mine.” He Sai said hurriedly.
"Your Highness, this is a natural history manual." The squad leader took the initiative to explain, "Uh... Actually, that is a bit inaccurate. Specifically, it only records many matters in the Black Stone Land."< br>
“Including customs, mountains and geography, plants, etc., such as which plants are edible, which plants are poisonous, as well as various local slang, customs and taboos, etc.”
Catherine looked at He Sai, "Do you know the words?"
He Sai nodded honestly, "Yes, Your Highness."
"So, you are usually responsible for teaching them this knowledge. ?”
Katherine felt a little aggrieved for the soldier in front of her. Paul actually let such a person be the leader.
“No.” Jose shook his head, “They will see for themselves.”
"See for yourself?" Catherine and all her subordinates were surprised.
"Your Highness, each of us has a booklet." The squad leader also took out his own booklet.
“You all know the words?” Klein couldn’t help but ask.
"Yes." The squad leader nodded, "This is a rigid rule in the army. You must master reading and writing skills."
Incredible!
Catherine could only say this in her heart.
"Can I have a look?"
"Of course, Your Highness, please take a look. There are no secrets in it."
Catherine quickly finished flipping through the booklet. Return it to Jose.
She said to everyone with a cautious look: "Fighters, please do not let your pamphlets fall into the hands of the orcs, even if they are destroyed."
Although the content inside does not involve any military secrets, it can still provide many conveniences to those who hold it.
“Your Highness!”
At this time, an attendant hurried over, somewhat out of breath.
“I finally found you!”
Catherine’s heart suddenly tightened, could something have happened? Are the orcs about to attack?
"What's the matter? Tell me quickly!" Her tone couldn't help but be stern.
The attendant quickly replied: "Count Grayman has arrived here!"