The winter wind brushed faces, scattering the clouds, bringing with it the scent of earth that was intoxicating.
In the peaceful village, wisps of cooking smoke rose, tossed about by the wind, as if depicting the hardships of life.
As dusk slowly fell, the militia member, Joseph Han, let out a sigh of relief; they were safe for another day. Lacking education, Joseph Han didn't know how to articulate his feelings and could only sigh helplessly.
Ever since the outbreak of the Prusso-Russian War, the atmosphere in the border areas had become tense, especially after the raiding by the Cossack cavalry, which heightened the tension to a climax.
Budaschi Village, located in Lubusen, was less than a hundred kilometers from the front lines, naturally making it a key area for vigilance.
To curtail the enemy's arrogance, the Berlin Government formed militias from the locals and distributed weapons to them.
