章 52: Back to the Field
The situation looked up for the soldiers of Graycastle. The prince had returned. The only one missing now was Sir Edward. However, as the situation was, there was less than a week left for him to return to the ranks. With that in mind, James started to request to get into the patrol teams.
The acting commander that was dividing the soldiers was surprised to see James and Francis coming willingly. Normally soldiers did not want to leave the warm barracks in this cold weather. Ignoring Francis, the commander asked with surprise, "Young boy, why are you so eager to do the job that no one wants?"
Replying with a smile, James told him his story about the injury, "During the last battle, I got injured. Therefore, I have not been able to participate in the last battle. Now that I am getting better and am finally able to wield a sword again, I want to practice my skills on the field. To regain my strength."
The commander was happy and nodded to James. Writing the name of James and Francis for that day's patrolling team. Before James left, he asked, "Is it possible to get double patrol duties? As I have said, I have missed a lot and think that training in the field will help me more at this point."
The commander was taken aback by this. He could understand his previous request, to start patrolling earlier. However double patrol, which was even unfamiliar to him. Without complaining the commander agreed with this.
There was actually a hidden agenda that they had, but did not tell the commander. By applying for double duty, James would also gain favor with the commanders. Moreover his name would be remembered increasing his renown. This all would help with the rewards, as the commanders would be more willing to provide him with extras because of his eagerness.
With that done, James returned to his room to prepare to head out. James felt happiness in his heart. He was one again back to the field. His only hope now was that he could encounter some demonic beasts' raids and kill some of them in the skirmishes. With that, he hoped that he would be able to regain his lost renown.
Preparing himself, James left the room and headed towards the meeting area of the patrol team. The patrol team would leave in a shot moment, so he imagined that the other soldiers were ready to leave at any moment.
Entering the room with eager, James looked around. There were not many people there. Francis was one of the other soldiers that arrived before him. He was clearly waiting for James to arrive. Looking at Francis, he noticed that the look in Francis' face looked grim. Before he could ask Francis what happened, He heard a voice call out to him.
"Well, would you look at that, the trash shows himself ones more. I thought that you left for good. I was almost happy, until I saw your ugly face now." A group of soldiers approached both James and Francis.
Taking a closer look at the knight, James understood the expression on Francis' face. He almost mimicked Francis and also made a similar looking grim face. In his heart he wondered, "Why him? Why has he had to be here?"
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