The wolf pack retreated, and everyone tightly gripping their weapons collectively sighed in relief. Da Quan sat heavily beside the injured horse, hugging its neck and weeping.
The horse had multiple injuries. If it were a person, they would certainly try their utmost to save it, but for a horse, it's very likely they wouldn't. Da Quan had been in the military for a few months, washing and feeding the horses for months. He had become familiar with several horses, especially this chestnut one, which was extraordinarily close to him, like a brother or friend, providing the companionship and closeness to a young boy leaving home for the first time, feelings that were incomparable.
Especially this time, the wolf attack was caused by his ignorance. Da Quan felt both upset and guilty, along with fear. He feared the chestnut horse wouldn't heal and was also afraid the post would abandon it...
The young boy's cries echoed without restraint, loud and clear even in the strong wind and rain.
