Chapter 410: Burden of the Empire (6)
The biggest entertainment for soldiers in the Tuscan Imperial Army was reading newspapers after work on Saturdays.
Even though reading newspapers was just reading one copy of the newspaper delivered to each platoon of about 30 people, it was actually a small festival that took place once a week because the kitchen provided beer and wine, and even provided plenty of snacks including bread.
Sergeant Lucas, who was in the 5th Division of the Tuscan Imperial Army, also waited for the newspapers to arrive with his platoon members.
“When will the newspapers arrive? The food will get cold if we keep doing this.”
“What’s the rush, Sergeant?”
“Aren’t you hungry? I’m going crazy with hunger.”
“It’s not like the food is running out, just wait a little bit. Doesn’t it taste better when you eat it when you’re hungry?”
“You’ve become a priest. Get discharged and become a priest. I’ll come visit you once when you celebrate mass.” “Can I expect some donations?”
“I’ll bring some hard military biscuits that are not tasty at all.”
The two of them and the rest of the platoon chatted with each other while waiting for the youngest to come with the newspaper.
While waiting, the youngest finally came running out of breath with the newspaper.
“Private Mateo! Sorry for being late!”