The Next Day

    At dawn, every soldier in the forward outpost—except for the minimum number needed to maintain security—ascended the western mountain ridge.

    This was in accordance with the order from their battalion commander, Daniel Steiner, to conduct reconnaissance and defensive position training.

    Believing it to be a realistic defensive drill, the troops carried not only sandbags but also twelve mortars and four heavy machine guns up the mountain, expecting to receive new instructions from Daniel.@@@@

    — Establish a defensive position, but do so in a manner that encircles the outpost.

    With a standby order in place, Bernard and his men took the opportunity to rest among the trees.

    Leaning against a tree with his arms crossed, Bernard exhaled a sigh and turned to the side.

    Lieutenant McKell was sitting on the ground, a map spread out in front of him, practicing land navigation techniques.

    “Hey.”

    Hearing Bernard’s call, McKell looked up.

    “You called for me, sir?”

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