Book 7: Chapter 40
‘Sorry.’
I looked at the big boiling pot of soup in front of me and expressed my apologies for the Earth Dragon who diligently pulled the horse carriage the entire journey. I sincerely didn’t want to kill it, but for a better future and to realise our future, its sacrifice was necessary. Its sacrifice brought us a greater victory.
The troops who fought all night were full of praise for the stew. Earth Dragon meat does indeed taste really good, after all. Plus, humans have never had Earth Dragon meat before. They were starving, so they greatly enjoyed the stew and meat. Even those who were wounded had a fair bit of the broth.
We used up most of our water here. If we can rescue the people inside, I believe they have sufficient water we can use to replenish our’s. Once we defeat the enemy, we can plunder the enemy’s supplies. This was a gamble itself. If we don’t make it, we’re doomed, no questions asked. Since we’re going to die, I’d rather enjoy a final moment of bliss before death. By that I mean being able to enjoy mouthfuls of Earth Dragon stew.
If we succeed, I’ll achieve fame right away. If we fail, on the other hand, we’ll all be doomed. This is a gamble with my fate.
‘What’s it like there? What can be found there? Are the people there still alive……? There are too many unknown variables that make the future a big question mark.’
Our fate is no longer in our hands, at least not right now. Having chosen to advance forward, we’re going to need to rely on our ability to adapt to the circumstances and my men’s drive. That’s all we can do and all we’ve got.
“Men.”
I stood up and looked at my soldiers that just had a full meal. Their faces were no longer so pale after their full meal. They came over to sit on the ground and looked at me. What I was about to say next could change their fate, so their faces were full of eagerness.
