Book 2: Chapter 4
The commander of Fort Volks had been posted here for the past twelve years.
General Weingartner was that commander, a veteran 55 years of age.
Since being promoted to chief of staff at the age of 43, he had engaged the Belgaria empire and the neighboring nations of Germania in numerous battles, achieving victory each time.
Under his skilful command, casualties were minimal. He earned the deep trust of the Duke and soldiers.
His hair was all white, and he looked 60 based on his appearance. Because of his attention to detail, he got up every morning at the same time, had the same breakfast, did the same inspection, and trained the same way. The timing for these actions were known to be more precise than a clock.
He got up 15 minutes early one day, making the maids panic as they thought they overslept and the chef apologizing for being late.
From that day, even if Weingartner would only get out of bed when the hands of the clock hit 5am, even when he woke up earlier.
But his daily routine was changed by a report.
"The imperial army is attacking from the south!"