That night, the soldiers on Port Tarahud had been waiting for their enemies, yet none came to them. According to the plan, they were supposed to retake the second base now. However, due to the long distance between Port Tarahud and the second base, they've decided to move out tomorrow morning.
"Hrmm.. Sir, I think it's best if we move out tomorrow morning or a bit later than that. Do you agree with me, sir?", Alwien asked Iunda inside the commanding room.
"Oh. If you really wants to move that late, I suppose I could join in, Alwien. After all, my injury is bad, but I want to avenge my men", Iunda answered.
"As much as I hate that idea sir, it's your choice actually. I respect your choice to go to the frontline with us but I don't think that's the best thing for you to do. Rest, sir", Alwien said with concerned tone.
"Well. You can't expect me to follow your orders. I'm the superior here, kid", Iunda said to challenge Alwien. But he's actually wants to see how firm Alwien is with his opinion.
"... That's right, sir. You're my superior but in terms of physical condition to fight, you're not even like me. You're below me, much lower than me to be honest", Alwien said.
"I like your honesty.. Well, I suppose I could only stay here..",Iunda said before tucking himself on the bed.
At the second base.
Cayden was sitting in front of fireplace while his soldiers were sleeping, including Oufouni and Erik. He watched as how the fire stood firm even against the breeze, the fire swooshed but didn't extinguished. He had respect even for such a small fire.
He then lit up his cigarette to smoke. He inhaled and blowed it.
"I need reinforcements.. These soldiers aren't enough to invade this whole empire... I'll try to ask the commando how he's doing", he said to himself.
He immediately stood up and went to his room, sat down and pulled out a telephone (specifically Samsung E1272) and pressed number 44 to call the commando.
The call started.
"Hello, Sergeant Cayden Haig? ZAC-12AS, Liers Foynt reporting for duty. What seemed to be the issue, sir?", Liers answered.
"Liers. Would it be bad if I ask you to return here and helped us push?"
"If won't be bad, sir. But it would oppose to as what my original mission here, to gather infos and Intels"
"Dang.. You're a smart one. Maybe.. Just give me more Intels.. Try giving me Intels about Queen Azelia."
"Understood, sir. I'll be putting down my phone"
The call ended.
Liers was seen preparing his equipments inside a tavern bedroom. His Welrod and his SMG-22S Type 1. He knew he must not use the weapons yet, but only if he had to.
He looked around outside of his room, the busy city of Arkan. What did he expect? It's the city centre, of course it would be busy. He watched as multiple races and species has their time of their lives, even though it's kinda midnight already.
"They will soon face defeat... But I might return to Cayden sooner than expected", he added while grinning lookin at kids.
"They all got potential like me... To be commandos", he added.
He then immediately closed the balcony doors, laying on the bed to get some sleep. It's not always for him to sleep late like this. But, he assumed this mission is just a vacation for him, because he can finally see and live in the city.
The next day, Port Tarahud
Alwien woke up early, just like the other soldiers. Today is the day they counter attack the enemy. Today, they must retake the 2nd base at all cost. Sure, their numbers have been depleted from its prime, but it doesn't matter for them.
Retake is number one.
"The sun haven't woken up fully yet, and here we are. Preparing ourselves to retake what was ours", Alwien said to himself. He watched how the soldiers around him prepared their equipments. Armours, swords, arrows, everything that seems necessary to bring.
Suddenly, Hais who's still sleepy approached him. She rub her eyes and was quite surprised seeing the soldiers around her prepared to fight. She's still in her pajamas. She yawns before speaking.
"Alwien.. Where are you going?"
"We're retaking the 2nd base. You forget?"
"Oh. Yeah i do. Well. Maybe I won't participate this retake today. What about Syansh and Eldah? Do they participate too?"
"Good question, I don't see them today yet. Maybe they don't. Don't worry.. This fight won't take long with me here. After all, I'm bringing 40,000 soldiers with me. We can surely win this fight and retake it back"
With that, Alwien left her and went to his horse. He turned around and faced the soldiers.
"Soldiers. We've faced defeat again and again by our nameless enemy. But one thing we know of, their leader is named Cayden Haig. And today, we must eradicate them! We must avenge our fallen brothers! We must let them know that Khatardak isn't a thing to be taken lightly! With me, soldiers! Let's push them away from our territory!", Cayden talked to his prepared soldiers. He raised his sword to the sky and charge with his men to the direction. The men joined his charge.
Meanwhile at 2nd base,
" Oufouni, if your wife is a worm, would you love her?"
" Erik, what kinda question is that?"
"Just answer"
"I don't have a wife. And even if she turned to a worm, I'll send her to Khardanki to be changed back to human"
"But what if your wife wants to be worm?"
"That's a hard question. Yes, if I have a wife, I must love her unconditionally. But if I love a worm, that's like... Biologically wrong"
"Nice explanation. But is it yes or no?"
"I.. I think yes. I would love my wife even if she's a worm"
Both Oufouni and Erik is sitting on the wall, watching guard while eating a bland oat Erik just made for them. They continue eating the oat.
"I think you're terrible at cooking, Erik"
"Yeah. Don't think. The proof is here right in front of us. But what do you expect? My specialty isn't cooking"
"It's obvious. This oat.. Isn't that good. But hey, it's food and we must respect it by eating it"
They continue eating and watched the sunrise. They know Cayden isn't awake yet, so it's better for them to hang out a bit. They noticed some soldiers have woken up too, but some stretched their bodies, some start cooking and some washed their face and went for a bit exercise, jogging and brisk walking.
"Erik. Tell me, what type of woman you're searching?"
"Huh? I just want a woman that dna match my strength. Or something like that. How about you?"
"Me? I like a woman that teaches history."
"Why though?"
"Cause when she remembered the history, it's obvious she can also remember the good memories I have with her"
"Dang.. You're a nice one"