The streets had been transformed into a pathway of celebration.
For every step taken by the soldiers was accompanied by a shower of petals and the spirited calls of their fellow citizens.
The soldiers, adorned in their battle-worn uniforms, marched with a disciplined yet spirited cadence. Their steps were synchronized, a testament to their shared experiences and camaraderie.
Wide-eyed and incredulous, soldiers exchanged amazed glances with one another.
The genuine warmth radiating from the crowd was overwhelming, their reception beyond anything the soldiers had anticipated.
Whispers of disbelief mixed with laughter as they marvelled at the outpouring of love.
"Did you see that? They love us," one soldier exclaimed, his voice filled with disbelief yet uncontainable joy.