Chapter 073: Training

May 20, 2022 - 2 minutes read - 265 words

“I’m going to die…” Soldier

“You idiot! If you can spare energy to complain, you can keep running! Keep at it!” Pat

“Let me lie down…” Soldier

“I’ll hit you if you fall asleep! Keep running!” Pat

“My legs feel like they’re full of lead…” Soldier

“It’s all in your mind! Run!” Pat

“I feel like I’ve been running all day…” Soldier

“That fine! You have been running all day! Keep at it!” Pat

“That’s the Eighth Army, right?” Onlooker A

“Oh, they’ve been running since yesterday morning.” Onlooker B

“That’s more than a full day, isn’t that hell?” Onlooker A

“Well, it’s hard to complain when your commander is out there running with you.” Onlooker B

“I’m glad I wasn’t picked for the Eighth Army” Onlooker A

“Me too! Training like that, I wouldn’t survive!” Onlooker B

“The Second Army training seems like heaven in comparison.” Onlooker A

A few days later

“Today’s training is a joint exercise with the Eighth Army! As you have no doubt noticed, they’re very serious with their training! We, the Second Army, can learn from their example! Major Patrick, please take over! I have been summoned by His Majesty!” Lieutenant General Simon

“Yes, Lieutenant General Simon!” Pat

As the Lieutenant General walks away, the assembled soldiers give him a jealous look, but the general doesn’t notice. One of those soldiers is Wayne.