The next day, morning.
For 255th, it was supposed to be their plan to continue their push for today. But Cayden decided for the soldiers to take a rest before continuing. He had decided the rest would be 3-4 days. After all, he didn't mind how long this operation would be, it's how long can his enemies endure.
He sat on his chair, smoking his cigarette. On his desk, it was clear there's some pictures of unknown faces he had never seen. It was the faces of the Elite Warriors of Khatardak.
"Alwien... The leader.. Knight.. He just be pretty strong... I'll ask Erik to deal with him..", he looked at the picture of Alwien.
"And another three girls... I think Oufouni can deal with them... And I'd ask my new reinforcement to deal with them too", he looked and tried to memorise Syansh, Eldah and Hais's faces.
He stood up and gathered the pictures before going out and searching for both Oufouni and Erik, to tell them about their specific targets. While on his search, he stumbled upon his soldiers who were resting. He immediately told them to not salute, he wants them to rest.
The soldiers were already a bit energised to salute him, but upon seeing his gesture, they decided to not, just bowed down a bit to show respect to him. Some bowed, some waved to him, still he got the respect from them all.
Erik and Oufouni were hanging out on the stable, watching as the horses rest.
"Hey, look at this horse", Oufouni said while pointing at a white horse sitting.
"It's white and yet it didn't seemed to be dirty at all. It must have been washed", he added.
Erik looked at the horse, he saw the cleanliness on the horse and the shining white furs. He too agreed on Oufouni's theory on the horse have been washed, but he didn't see a single drop of water in the ground, let alone on its body.
"You sure they have been washed?... I don't see any... Wetness on them..", Erik asked Oufouni. He made a stupid face while asking so which made Oufouni really wants to punch him on the face.
"I've faced countless enemies in my whole life. They have such horrible faces and some were skinless too but none can compare to your face right now", Oufouni said to Erik. He tried suppressing his laugh seeing his face.
"Fuck you, Djabu"
"Fuck you too, Gurdjungen"
They both laughed at each other mockings. Clearly, their bond was getting strengthen each day.
It was until Cayden finally met them both. Both of them instinctively stood up straight at attention and saluted Cayden.
"Sir!"
"At ease", both of them immediately relaxed.
"I've got some pictures our intel took some days ago. It was about a special group of our enemies, named Elite Warriors. Here are the pictures", Cayden gave the 4 pictures to the duo.
Erik examined the photos and tried to memories the faces and names, but he always failed to remember names. Meanwhile, Oufouni looked at Eldah's picture, knowing this is the girl he had interacted long before, when he declared war.
"Sir, I got a question. How the heck did we get these kind of stalking pictures? I mean... It's only logic if we got a commando or a ranger infiltrating them", Oufouni asked Cayden.
"Yes, he have. I sent one the moment we arrived here. He's an SS, so rest assured. The equipments given to him were much better than ours", he answered.
"And we're here only get swords and arrows..", Erik complained.
"Well, it's just what Khardanki planned for us. Now try to remember these faces. I'm taking these back", Cayden said while snatching the 4 pictures back.
"Erik, you settle down with the man. Oufouni, you settle with the 3 girls. I expect the best from you cause among the others, you guys are", he added before turning around and leaving them.
Meanwhile at Port Tarahud
"Soldiers! We were to expect to defend this base! However, if the enemy don't attack us until sunset, we're to carry out an offensive attack to them during the night. I won't expect all of you to come with me, so I only need around 40,000 of you. Understand?! ", Iunda shouted while standing on the balcony. He's stroll injured due to the battle before.
" Yes, sir!", the soldiers below shouted confidently.
" However, due to my injury, it's likely I won't join you around. So I appointed Knight Alwien to lead you while I'm not around", Iunda added before turning back and resting on his bedplace. He groaned in pain, knowing even his shirt speech earlier was enough to give him pain.
Alwien immediately stood up amongst them. The soldiers around him murmured about him, cause there were rumours about him.
"Morning, soldiers! I am Knight Alwien as what General Iunda said earlier. For now, I'm your leader and general. Report to me any suspicious activities, any opening on the enemies line and everything you usually told and report to General Iunda, understand?! ", he shouted seriously.
" Yes, sir! ", the soldiers replied.
Not long then, a soldier approached Alwien. He's an orc, a bit taller than Alwien a bit yet his legs shaking.
" Sir! I have a question! "
" Go on "
" IS IT TRUE YOU'RE THE 2ND GENERAL RYZOTH'S APPRENTICE?"
Alwien smirked a bit.
"Why? Is there a problem with that?"
"Uhm... No sir, it's just that... He's a human as we know.. But he was so trusted by King Vayzes, the King of Underworld that he got crowned as a prince.. And he... Uhhh... He even got some bloods of King Vayzes that now he's half-human, half-parademon... ISN'T THAT COOL, SIR?! ", the orc eyes shined with happiness and excitement.
"Haha, I get it. Yeah he got all that. I'm proud of my mentor... Now get back to your men", Alwien said calmly.
"Yes, sir! Sorry", the orc immediately retreated back to his barrack.
"Wow... It seems like someone is getting attention",Hais said. She literally emerged from behind of Alwien.
"No one even ask me or interview me.. You know, I'm a bit jealous.. I'm the first royal mage and no one even seems to know about me", she pouted her cheeks and rested her hips on Alwien's shoulders.
"Well, I don't think anyone even know about that, Hais... Even I don't about that until you told me when we first met", Alwien said calmly. He liked trolling Hais around.
"YOU DONT HAVE TO BE SO EVILLLL", she said cute-angrily while shaking Alwien's shoulders hard, yet he's barely moving. He just laughed.
Syansh who was watching from afar decided to join the conversation. She coughed to get their attention.
"Alwien, sorry to interrupt but what exactly are we doing here? The enemies could just arrived anytime soon", Syansh our both her hands on her hips, a bit angry at Alwien yet she's actually a bit shy talking to him.
"You're right.. Hahah. Sorry, Syansh. Guess I need to get going now. Thanks for reminding me", he said and patted Syansh's shoulder before leaving.
Seconds later, it was seen Syansh jumped a bit due to her excitement.
"HE JUST PRAISE ME AND EVEN TOUCHED MY SHOULDER... OMGGG... I'M SO HAPPY", Syansh could barely contained her excitement.
"Unfair. I was here first. You shouldn't interrupt my time with him", Hais said cause she's a bit annoyed with Syansh...
"Well, I did the best move. You could say that... And I think he's more like into me", Syansh tried to offend Hais.
"Heh. Keep dreaming, Syansh. He's more into me. I can feel it", Hais said cause she liked how friendly Alwien trolled her earlier.