Chapter 618 - Planning

"I believe they are preparing something. We should be ready for anything, sir!"

The words of the lieutenant finally earned the attention of her captain. The man, stopping in his tracks, looked at the woman, genuine surprise written on his face. He placed the quill back to its holder on the side and straightened his back.

"That is indeed an interesting conjecture, and you have even made correct guesses based on the little information you could listen in to hear and there…"

Lieutenant Sievul shook in fright at the words of the General. 

"I… I didn't mean to… General… Sir… I apolo-"

"There is no need for that, be at ease, Lieutenant!"

Seeing her fidgeting and overall just she was a nervous wreck, General Dorian had the urge to burst out into laughter. Still, he constrained himself, keeping up his majestic outlook, and only allowed a small smile to reveal his true emotions.