Empire's Invasion [17]

Location, Castle Eldo. Garrison is stationed currently at three hundred men. Dusk settled in a few hours ago, the chummy scape of trees reclused into unforgiving darkness. Red beady eyes darted from bush to bush. Guards on duty were mostly lackluster in focus. 

  "Another boring night of standing still," yawned one staring down the southern gate. 

  "I know," sighed another, "-we got the worst deal of the bargain. Tonight's when the squad leaders bring in fresh produce from the villages. Rumor has it they managed to get hands-on few younger lasses."

  "Yeah," he facepalmed, "-slaves to be sold, a good way to bring in money."

  "I guess, don't you think it's wrong. We're Ardanians but sell our kind to the enemy…"