Kassandra's POV
After assisting Axel in his operation, I went out and cleaned my hands. I have to disinfect every now and then to make sure that I won't contaminate any tools, food, or the water itself.
I look around and notice that the prince isn't around. I noticed some of my men and my husband's had started to distribute meals in every tent.
It took them two hours to set up the tent. "Lieutenant, how's the cleaning process for their houses?" I ask.
Arida's dad smiled and gave me a thumbs-up. "Don't worry about it, general. We have already finished the houses on the left side. His majesty's aid, Enrique, will take care of the rest. I decided to check the group that is testing the water from the well," he replied.
"Then make sure they're doing their best. I will check the other tent. Let's do our best to help this village, okay? If you all need to eat, the food is being cooked by the assigned people," I remarked.
He nodded, bowing his head, and walked away. I have to make sure that everything is under control. I went to the next tent. I was surprised when my husband fed an old man. I smiled and left.
"I am glad he's showing his soft side at times like this."
I saw Albert, who was running towards me. "General, we need you at the place where we are digging for a new well. We just want to see your reaction to this," he says. I nod.
I followed him. They decided to dig new wells near the river that would connect to the ocean. This river is connected to the waterfalls that we visit.
I hope it's not contaminated. As soon as we reached the place, they showed me the bucket. It might be brown in color because of the soil, but I can tell whether it has gas or oil on it.
I used my hand as a dipper and smelled the water. It was odorless. There's no oil on it as well. Oil and water will never be unified, no matter how you stir them.
"How many wells did we have here?"
"We dig around five, with a distance of 5 to 10 meters from each other. We can also make a concrete path for them to have easier access. It's 10 minutes away from the villager's houses," Albert says.
It's not bad, actually. "That's good. Continue digging and make sure that it's not contaminated. I have to go back and help the nurses and doctors. I will send someone to bring your breakfast here. Good job, everyone," I stated.
They all smiled and looked proud of the progress they had made. As soon as I arrived, I saw my husband carrying a child. I went to him and checked.
"What happened, your majesty?" I ask.
He looks at me. "He passed out while throwing up. He hasn't eaten because he has no appetite. We have to make sure he's not in serious condition," he said.
I opened the door of the tent. The doctor starts checking the kid's situation. The situation is getting serious if I'm the one to be asked. They start giving him an IV. It'll help him to hydrate and get the liquid that his body needs.
"Your Majesty, we need new syringes. I think they have them in one of the boxes from the outside. General, can you give us a hand here?"
My husband went out. The doctor told me to inject the medicine into this kid's IV. I'm glad that Axel and other military nurses teach me several medical activities so that I can help when the situation needs me.
"Here are the syringes," my husband says.
We help in this tent by handing out the tools needed. We also inject medicines through the patient's IV and check their pulses as well.
After that, we help feed the residents and distribute their medicines. Time had passed, and we didn't even realize that dusk was already here.
Everyone is doing their best. The villager's houses were already cleaned, and the waste was managed based on the law.
We separate the garbage and dig a pit for each of them. As of this moment, I am cooking for dinner. I can feel tiredness in my body, yet the happiness of helping people fills my heart instead.
I wonder where my husband is. I heard a while ago that the people who were checking the well reported that it was positive.
The oil they found was an expensive one. If proper equipment is used, it can separate the water and oil. It is enough to supply the whole village.
They don't need to buy from the neighboring villages or from merchants. "General, you must take a seat. You look tired already. Don't push yourself too much," Arida says.
I turn around and look at her. "Can you stir this potage? I will take a break and have chamomile tea. I am indeed tired from walking back and forth," I replied.
She smiled and took the ladle. I learned how to cook because of my mom and grandmother. Both of my female and male family members teach me what a man and woman should do.
That's why my soldier called me the jack of all trades. "The people from the well send someone to them. They should come here now and take a rest. It's already dusk," I remarked.
Arida nods and calls someone. She told him my command, and he left right away. I sip my tea and massage my shoulders.
"It's a tiring day. I'm glad we're making progress. How's the supply of food and water? Is it enough until tomorrow? We need to resupply just in case," I remarked.
"Take it easy, general. We make sure that the supply we have is enough for three days. I'm sure this village will improve by then," Arida replied. I take a sip again when my husband sits next to me. He suddenly leans on me.
"Are you okay, your majesty?" I ask.
My heart will burst if he continues to lean on me like this. "I'm just tired, but I'm okay. Let me just rest for a moment," he says.
I didn't say a word. I saw my vice general's expression; she's teasing me! I glared at her, but Arida shrugged her shoulders instead.
After a few minutes, I notice that her body gets heavier. I turn around and catch his head. He almost bumped his head on the stone table. My forehead wrinkles. He's sleeping!
"Fufu. Your husband is sleeping, in general. It looks like he feels comfortable with you," Arida says.
I sighed and rolled my eyes. "Did we have a tent where we could stay?" I ask.
She points in a certain direction. "That tent is for the two of you, general. Take it easy, okay?" Arida says. I glared at her. I know what she is trying to say. My gosh!