As the captains filed out, the camp outside buzzed with restrained activity. Orders were passed, units were counted, and supplies checked. Before long, everyone stood in assembly preparing themselves for another reassignment.
As the captains filed out, the camp outside buzzed with restrained activity. Orders were passed in low voices, units were counted, and supplies quietly redistributed. By the time the signal horn sounded, the soldiers were already forming ranks, anticipation flickering across their faces.
The reassignment assembly began much like the last.
Whispers rippled through the crowd as eyes searched the line of captains.
"Is Captain Fang late again?"
"He's probably still finishing something."
"He only had two people in his team, I want to join him."
"Me too, I trust him."
Minutes passed.
Xiao Fang did not appear.
The murmurs grew louder, confusion mixing with disappointment.
Li Huxin stepped forward, raising a hand. The noise died instantly.
