"War is coming," Winters thought.
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At the crack of dawn, the orders to prepare for battle had been delivered to every military village.
Dwarf Peter Buniel from the first village ran to find his platoon leader, asking with a worried face, "Platoon leader, why do we have to go to war again?"
Platoon leader Tamas had already packed his bag and was wrapping his leg bindings. He glanced sharply at Dwarf Peter, "Do whatever you're told. If you dare to whine again, I'll strip you of your sergeant rank!"
Because of his outstanding performance in the battle of Hammer Fort, Dwarf Peter had been promoted to sergeant.
Hearing the platoon leader's threat, he actually felt relieved, "Oh! Why not strip it now? Ever since I became a sergeant, no matter where I go, it feels like someone's watching my back, and I can't relax. You honored me, and I'll remember your kindness for a lifetime. But I'm just a farmer; I truly don't have the ability to be a sergeant!"