Winters had no intention of knocking Paratu, just that the latter had performed well, and he casually reminded him.
As for what Paratu thought, that was Paratu's business, Winters couldn't control it, nor did he care.
In the square of Forging Village, a convoy was ready to depart, with the unit in charge of the escort being Captain Thomas's First Company.
"Don't save the horses' strength, the faster it reaches Lieutenant Bard the better. Tell Lieutenant Bard, this is the first batch, there will be more being sent continuously," Winters instructed Thomas, "Once there, leave the draft horses. Bring back the horses that are distributed to each farm."
"Yes, sir!" Thomas saluted forcefully.
Winters helped the company commander adjust his helmet, and sighed, "Don't disgrace me again."
Thomas felt so wronged that his nose tingled, and he saluted again: "Yes, sir!"
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Just this afternoon, Captain Thomas had been severely criticized by Winters in public.