Chapter 164: Ayushmann Badhana - 2
Rewari Kingdom, Pataudi Village, Mercenary Recruitment Camp
As the faint sunrise painted the sky with soft hues, the camp was abruptly awakened by the loud croak of a hen.
The once-quiet camp sprang to life as recruits emerged from their tents, some still groggy, others already alert.
Clad in their new brown uniforms of plain kurta and matching pajama, along with polished leather boots, they hurried toward the training grounds.
However, it soon became apparent that one section of recruit was not ready. Many lines of newcomer were incomplete, and more cadets scrambled to fall into formation, some even buttoning their shirts as they rushed. Soon, the timing ended with the sound of two drums.
The twins stood proudly at the back of a fully assembled line, watching the stragglers. They were among the fortunate ones to fall into line just in time.
Prakhar whispered with a smirk, "Look at those half-wits. If the rumors are true, we’re in for a good show."
Ganesh, cautious, replied, "Shut up. What if this serious guy reports us for your big mouth?"
He nodded toward Ayush, who stood at the front with a serious expression. Ayush had already reported two incidents of their pranks among their fellow recruits, leading to punishments the previous night.
As the recruits tried to settle into formation, the sergeant in charge, a broad-shouldered and imposing figure clad in a blue uniform and turban, noticed the disarray. His eyes narrowed with disdain as he strode over, halting the latecomers in their tracks.
"Attention, recruits!" he barked, his voice slicing through the morning air. "Those who have fallen into line, shift to the right side."
His eyes narrowed as he took in the incomplete formation. He let the scattered recruits fill the gaps before continuing, "You useless worms! Look at this pathetic excuse for a formation! Half of you dimwits think you can stroll in here whenever you like. Do you think this is a damn holiday camp?"