Martial law during wartime refers to the practice of controlling over traffic, food, water, and fuel on the roads in order to prioritize war needs, ensuring that troops could be mobilized smoothly during a conflict.
Otherwise, it would be ridiculous if a squad was blocked on the road while trying to relocate elsewhere.
"How should we manage now that such controls are in place? This is going to be troublesome, how do we leave the city?" Negris voiced his concerns.
Now that the insecticide was ready, it was only natural to test it at the earliest opportunity. Yet, it was impossible to encounter any bugs if they couldn't leave the city.
Just as Negris was brooding over this, the sound of galloping hooves echoed in the streets. A cavalry troop of three soldiers came racing in from the other end of the street. Spotting Ange and his companions, they immediately shouted: "Under martial law, cease your wandering around. Ah?"
