Kapitel 399: Did You Hear That?

"Did you hear that? "A slightly drunken soldier blurted out as he straightened up a little.

They weren't supposed to drink on duty, but all these recent twists and turns had shaken his sense of discipline. With nightfall, the halogen neon lights had been reduced to a minimum and the temptation to drink to soothe his nerves had outweighed his common sense.

The vial of strong alcohol he kept on him for a special occasion had been wasted just like that.

"Hmm? Should I? "The soldier standing guard at his side kept his ears open for a long time, but apart from the hubbub of the discussions in the camp he found nothing unusual.

These two soldiers were currently defending the Titan Pearl's landing bridge, preventing the passengers confined inside the ship from leaving freely and only letting in those soldiers who had received a direct order from the general.