High up in the sky, the sun warmed the soldier's face with the little bit of light that pierced through the thin clouds.
While they ate their breakfast as per usual, Laurel had difficulties swallowing the thick oatmeal. Not that he wasn't hungry, quite the contrary, the ache in his stomach was his utmost concern.
A competition was organised among the soldiers, in each of the three factions, the top trainees and the ones with most achievement in the war were invited to step forward and participate.
With around five thousand new people to make acquaintance with, the camp had to prove its worthiness. Even though Glen and Anderson knew one of their soldiers could discredit even the worthiest of the newcomers, Candle pushed every of the recruits to fight and demonstrate the strength of their camp. Showing how much they could accomplish with a half-destroyed camp and rusty weapons to a great general was an opportunity for them.
