NovelXXXChapter 1549: "Let's stay here for the night. Tomorrow, we'll set out together," she instructed, her tone devoid of warmth.
The golden eagle gave Harlee a brief look before settling on the worn-out roof.
Harlee approached the recruits, carrying the hare, plants, and fruits, and tossed them to Thiago.
"Take care of these. Your reward is tonight's dinner," she declared.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJealousy flickered in the eyes of the recruits, coveting the hare.
Seated at the front, Thiago caught their envious stares and turned away discreetly. They thought serving as Harlee's helper was a privileged role, but only he understood the endurance required to earn such trust. It would take others at least two more years of hard work.
Disregarding their reactions, Thiago gathered the hare and plants, heading to the yard to clean them thoroughly. He had stored ample water earlier that day, ensuring everything could be washed properly. Thiago then arranged the hare and seasoned vegetables on the grill. The scent of cooking meat soon roused Alina from her sleep.
Though the recruits tried to resist, the tantalizing aroma of the hare proved irresistible. They found themselves glancing toward the grill, their previous meal of snake meat now tasting utterly bland by comparison. Indeed, the allure of something finer made their current fare seem less satisfying.
Lionel nudged his drooling companion, murmuring, "Eat up, or it'll go to waste." Your story hub gVinovsThough Harlee's feast was out of their reach, Lionel believed that one day, through their own efforts, they too could enjoy such luxuries in the desert.
The nudged recruit opened his mouth to protest but realized the truth in Lionel's words and remained silent.
The others' expressions mirrored his sentiment, but they all silently quickened their pace as they ate. While they couldn't confront Harlee, they knew to keep their distance from trouble. At least they could dream of indulging in more delectable delights as they lay under their blankets tonight.
As dawn broke the next day, despite having worked until two in the morning, the recruits were up by six. Harlee, who had retired even later, was already back from a morning hunt.
The recruits admired Harlee's seemingly endless energy, likening her stamina to that of a machine.
Upon returning, Harlee surveyed the sleepy-eyed recruits before moving to the center of the yard. She placed her morning's bounty-a few pheasants, fruits, and a large water bottle-on the stone pier and announced calmly, "Everyone, gather immediately." Having learned their lesson the afternoon before, the recruits understood that if they were even a second late when Harlee called them to gather, she would make them pay for it dearly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs soon as Harlee's words hung in the air, the male soldiers who were still holding their washbasins quickly set them down and rushed frantically to the center of the yard. The female soldiers, without hesitation, threw on their coats and ran outside. No one dared to be late.
Within a minute, all thirty-nine were present.
Standing in the center of the yard, Harlee eyed the anxious group, a m playful tone in her voice as she said, "I promised a reward for the day's best performer. The items here belong to yesterday's top performer in the march and viper encounter."
This announcement sparked visible excitement among the recruits, each hoping prevey were the standout of the day. Even Lionel, usually detached, showed a flicker of hope in his eyes.
Harlee observed their eager faces and then casually said, yoional, these rewards are for your efforts yesterday."
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