The sun was already high in the sky by the time the base started to stir.
A few were still half-asleep, leaning against walls or lying on the ground with blankets pulled over their heads.
"Get moving! Outside the wall's a mess. I want all those corpses gone before noon!" Jun commanded, wasting no time after waking up.
Some of them groaned. Others looked at each other, unsure if he was serious.
A few already knew better and stood up without a word, picking up shovels, masks, and gloves from a nearby pile.
Jun didn't let up. He pointed toward the outer gate.
"You think we can just sit here and let that stench draw more of them in? Burned or not, they're still bodies. If we wait too long, this place will be contaminated.
A young man near the back muttered, "Didn't even finish eating yet…"
Jun turned his head. "Hurry up and finish your meal. You want to end up like them?"
