Chapter 1: Entering the Camp

Xiuwa is not a friendly city

The subordinate is merely here to report as instructed, and knows nothing else.

As the foremost military base of the Xier Nation, Xiuwa Base is located on the outskirts of the city, resembling another city that is merely a stone's throw away from Xiuwa. The vast base is home to tens of thousands of soldiers, with numerous departments and a strict order, instilling a sense of awe and intimidation among the local populace

The city guard patrols lazily, their red uniforms askew, routinely extorting from the taverns, turning a blind eye to the thieves fleeing down the adjacent street. One guard, passing by a collapsed drunkard, notices a spot of mud on his freshly polished boots and lifts his foot to wipe it clean on the unconscious man.

Lieutenant Jones, who has served for many years in the vanguard, is well-known for his bad temper. The jagged scar on his cheek makes it difficult for others to look him in the eye, especially when he is in a rage. His fierce, bushy eyebrows are tightly knitted together as he glares at the newly reported recruits, openly displaying his disdain.

The Xiuwa Base has several infantry brigades, each brigade is divided into five battalions, and each battalion is further divided into ten companies. Jones is the lieutenant company commander of the fifth company of the third battalion, one of the most frequently deployed combat teams, and also the lowest level in the army

Newcomer reporting in, take her to get settled

A few mischievous children at the street corner caught a small, thin mouse to play a game of judge and lawyer. The poor creature squirmed uneasily in the iron cage, being prodded with a stick, jumping up and down. Finally, it was doused with lamp oil and set ablaze, turning into a fireball. The children, pretending to be the judge and the lawyer, laughed as they listened to the mouse's screams, while the air was filled with a nauseating smell of burning.

Lin Yilan, transferred to Del City, graduated from the Imperial Royal Military Academy, possesses excellent military skills, and has performed well in her duties... Apologies, you are reporting as a private! ? '' The unmistakable annotation left the captain stunned

Go collect your equipment, the teams will assemble in thirty minutes. I hope you didn't rely solely on your looks to pass the assessment

After the rain, the lead-gray clouds enveloped the sky of Xiuwa City, appearing dark and chilly. A weary stagecoach arrived from afar, with both the driver and the horse utterly exhausted. The faded carriage bore the marks of dried mud, clattering as it made its way into the marketplace, finally coming to a stop in front of the post station

On a leisurely afternoon, the door of the Military Affairs Office was knocked upon, and the captain behind the desk sat up slightly

The crude buildings block out the light, the streets are dim and narrow, the cobblestones are marked with deep tire tracks, rainwater fills the cracks of various sizes, and stepping down splashes up murky water

Come in

The neither soft nor hard nail suppressed the rampant curiosity, while also restoring reason; the attributes of the file indicated that it was not to be probed. The captain awoke and weighed its significance, unable to suppress his private speculation about this peculiar record.

After dispatching what seemed to be utterly ineffective newcomers, Jones cursed under his breath and once again berated his superior

Yes

The captain, concealing his stunning lapse, took the file that was presented to him, his gaze pausing momentarily on the classified annotation.

The young woman who entered by pushing the door was still dressed in travel attire, exuding a charming yet resolute military demeanor, and she rendered a proper military salute. "Report: Lin Yilan has come to report as ordered."

A drunken patron, unable to pay the bill, was brutally beaten by several staff members and dragged out to the street. His face, bruised and swollen, bore remnants of thick phlegm and blood, provoking a burst of laughter from those around.

The situation in Xiuwa City is chaotic, and there have been considerable battle losses recently, with a severe shortage of experienced veterans. He has repeatedly emphasized the necessity of reinforcing personnel, yet the reinforcements assigned are either novices or women. Perhaps there would have been an opportunity for training during peacetime, but at present, they are facing an attack on the city hall by the insurgents in Xiuwa City, and the Third Battalion has been ordered to engage in the suppression.

The ragged child frolicked in the street, when a slightly older child stumbled over a protruding stone, causing the black bread in his hand to roll across the street, becoming covered in dirty water and mud. Another fortunate boy picked it up, but before he could take a bite, the child's mother rushed out, caught the thief, and slapped him hard, reclaiming the bread while cursing as she shoved it into her still-crying son's hands. The child stopped crying, looked at the boy who had been struck, and broke into a wide grin, proudly gnawing on the muddy bread, forgetting the pain of his bleeding, scraped knee.

It is the commander

"Yes, Captain."

The orderly respectfully inquired, "May I ask, sir, to which division shall I take you"

The infantry battalion has submitted countless reports and appeals regarding personnel shortages. However, upon encountering a rare beauty, the captain's heart softened, leaving a glimmer of hope. "Take her to report to Jones."

The combat effectiveness of infantry companies is strong, but the corresponding casualty rate is also extremely high

Early autumn of 1884 in the Xier Empire

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Without the weariness and disarray of a long journey, the young woman surveyed the unfamiliar city, picked up her suitcase, declined the advances of the porters who approached her, and walked out of the inn

The captain could not help but exclaim, "Which esteemed person have you offended?"

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This beautiful woman has likely angered some powerful figure, resulting in her demotion, and it is even possible that they do not intend to let her return alive. It is unwise to easily involve oneself in such unpredictable circumstances; for the sake of her future, it is better to keep a distance. The captain glanced regretfully at her aloof and delicate face, closed the file with a snap, and rang the bell to summon the duty officer.

I only hope that the unfortunate souls who arrive at an inopportune time have enough luck to avoid falling on their first day of reporting.

A booted foot stepped out of the carriage, followed by another. Above the long boots were a pair of slender legs, and then a black travel outfit. Further up was a young and beautiful face. The fair and smooth complexion, the well-defined nose, and the soft lips, along with hazel green eyes that shone brightly like emeralds beneath long eyelashes.

The coachman cracked his long whip, and the temporary carriage began to move with the new passengers. Inside the carriage, a pair of green eyes quietly observed, passing by the beggar crouching by the roadside, the homeless rummaging through the trash, the mischievous child with a cruel smile, and the security officer carrying a money bag heading towards the next shop, as they turned the corner.