Big John returned to camp with Old Scarface and the others, thrilled at having completed an important mission and delighted to have become a regular soldier.
Old Scarface immediately took Big John to the supply warehouse, where he received his first complete set of regular army equipment.
Because Big John was so tall, however, only one autumn-and-winter uniform fit him. His spring-and-summer uniform would have to be specially made. Fortunately, the Two Rivers Legion's standard infantry armor had been designed with larger soldiers in mind and could be adjusted.
After putting on his new uniform and standard infantry armor, Big John grew even more excited.
Old Scarface had intended to send Big John straight back to his quarters to rest. In his judgment, the Barbarians would certainly launch another attack soon, and only proper rest would leave him ready to fight.
But seeing Little John's excitement, Old Scarface could only smile and shake his head, letting Little John burn off some energy first.
Seeing this, the other veteran merely said goodbye to Big John and Old Scarface before returning to his quarters to catch a little more sleep.
In the end, Big John ran four or five laps around his camp before Old Scarface forcibly dragged him to the mess hall. After a simple breakfast, he hurried back to his quarters to sleep.
After all, every soldier needed good rest to fight well. That was the first lesson Old Scarface taught Big John.
As everything gradually settled down, all the fortresses of the Blue Lake Bay Garrison remained on alert. Sure enough, movement began on the Barbarians' side.
Around noon, the Barbarian army finished lunch early, assembled, and split into several columns heading toward the Blue Lake Bay Garrison's fortresses.
The largest and best-equipped force among them was headed for