Chapter 694 Understanding

"It's so boring. Are we just spending time here?"

Private Jose West filled the firewood with some grumbling.

He took the full bowl of porridge and stirred it vigorously in the bowl with a spoon.

"Why, isn't it good to waste so much time? Are you so eager to fight the orcs?"

The monitor next to me was a little funny.

He Sai explained: "What I mean is that we finish fighting early and go back early. We sleep in tents every day. How can we live comfortably in a regular barracks."

The squad leader straightened his face and warned him: "Have you finished the fight early? How much do you look down on the orcs? They are not like those civilians who just put down their hoes in the past. They will suffer if you despise them so much. I guess the superiors must be fully prepared before attacking. ”

"It's not as scary as the legend says!" Jose's eyebrows jumped, "It's just a bullet..."

Recalling the battle a few days ago, he could not forget the frightening and exciting feeling.

Especially when those tall barbarians wielding swords rushed in front of him, with their ferocious faces facing him, He Sai was so nervous and frightened that he had to urinate, but there was an inexplicable pleasure in urinating that made people get addicted. It was really So evil.

"Stand up! Salute!"

The monitor suddenly stood up and yelled.

Jose quickly stood up, as did everyone else.

Only then did everyone realize that a tall blonde woman was walking towards them, followed by a group of people.

They all wore well-tailored and gorgeous clothes, and their coats were embroidered with intricate and exquisite patterns, just like the coats of arms of those long-established aristocratic families in the South.

The clothing styles in the northwest bay are very different. Due to the lack of material for a long time, the northwest people, from the nobles to the common people, are relatively monotonous in clothing and mainly pursue convenience.

This has become a tradition that has survived even after so many years of rapid development.

"Your Highness the Princess! My lords!"

The squad leader took the lead and saluted Catherine and his party very seriously.

She is the princess of the royal family? Lord Greyman's fiancée?

Jose raised his hand and saluted Catherine politely.

"Take it easy, soldiers!"

There was a smile on the princess's face, her expression was dignified yet friendly, her long wavy hair seemed to be cast in a layer of holy light under the sunlight, and her turquoise eyes reminded people of sapphires.

"Ah, Lord Grayman will definitely be very happy." Jose thought enviously in his heart.

At this time, he felt a chill and subconsciously moved his eyes, only to see a black-haired female knight next to the princess staring at him with a cold gaze.

"This guy with black hair is really cool." He Sai was a little frightened by her look, and he felt like he was being scolded by the instructor.

It was Ofina he was complaining about.

Since experiencing the betrayal of the Bradley family, the female knight has looked at everyone in this land far away from Jingyao with a critical eye.

"Are you having a meal?"

"Yes, Your Highness."

Catherine observed with interest the food of the little party.

Everyone has a piece of cold vegetables in front of them. Judging from the smell, vinegar and sauce are used, which stimulates people's appetite. The staple food is large pieces of pancakes or bread, as well as a generous portion of dried meat, and a large bowl with The thick porridge made from flour, vegetables, and minced meat prevented the soldiers from chewing and swallowing dryly when eating.

Although it is not refined enough, it is indeed sincere.

Everyone was also surprised to find that there was a small bottle placed next to the soldier's tableware, which seemed to contain... salt!

Salt as white as snow!

Catherine asked: "Do you eat these?"

"Well... we are the front line after all, so we can only make do with it." The squad leader scratched his head in embarrassment.

The people from Jingyao couldn't hold it any longer.

Through their understanding over the past few days, they have been able to identify the rank of each other through the striped ornaments on the shoulders of Arda's troops - that is, their military ranks.

Obviously, these people are the most ordinary soldiers, the lowest level in the pyramid organization of the army.

It's just a group of big-head soldiers. In their eyes, this kind of staple food with enough meat, vegetables and condiments is just a makeshift meal.

As for the lords in other parts of the kingdom...even including the royal army, it would be good for the soldiers at the bottom to have a piece of black bread to chew on and a mouthful of light beer to drink. They can only improve after winning a battle-either from rewards or from From looting.

Over the years, Klein, Ofina and others have long since gotten rid of the stereotype of the Northwest Bay as a barren land. They knew that Alda was rich, but they did not expect to be so rich.

While attention was focused on the soldiers' food, Catherine was attracted by something else.

"What's this?"

She leaned over and picked up a book, or pamphlet.

"Ah, this is mine." He Sai said hurriedly.

There is no mistake. One post, one content, one 6 one, one book, one book, take a look!

"Your Highness, this is a natural history manual." The squad leader took the initiative to explain, "Uh... Actually, it is a bit inaccurate to say that. Specifically, it only records many matters in the Black Stone Land."

"Including customs, mountains and geography, plants, etc., such as which plants are edible, which plants are poisonous, as well as various local slang, customs and taboos."

Catherine looked at Jose, "Do you know the words?"

Jose nodded honestly, "Yes, Your Highness."

"So, you are responsible for teaching them this knowledge?"

Catherine felt a little unfair for the soldiers in front of her. Paul actually let such a person be a soldier.

"No." He Sai shook his head, "They read it themselves."

"Read it themselves?" Catherine and her subordinates were surprised.

"Your Highness, each of us has a book." The squad leader also took out his booklet.

"Do you all know how to read?" Klein couldn't help asking.

"Yes." The squad leader nodded, "This is a hard rule in the army. You must master reading and writing skills."

Incredible!

Catherine could only say this in her heart.

"Can I take a look?"

"Of course, Your Highness, please take a look. There is no secret in it."

Catherine quickly flipped through the booklet and returned it to He Sai.

She said to everyone with a serious face: "Warriors, please don't let your booklet fall into the hands of the orcs, even if it is destroyed."

Although the content inside does not involve any military secrets, it can still provide many conveniences for those who hold it.

"Your Highness!"

At this time, a servant came running in hurriedly, a little out of breath.

"I finally found you!"

Catherine's heart suddenly tightened. Could something have happened? Are the orcs going to attack?

"What's the matter? Tell me!" Her tone couldn't help but be stern.

The servant quickly replied: "Earl Graman has arrived here!"