At that moment, the Commonwealth soldiers defending the second line had already been fighting fiercely for an entire day and night. They were the first troops committed to battle, and when faced with a superior enemy force's assault, they had to retreat as they fought without losing formation. After falling back to the second line, they had less than an hour to rest before they were thrown straight back into the fight. They were indeed among the hardest-worked soldiers in the entire army.
Even so, as they tucked into a hearty breakfast of meat-and-egg burgers, meat sandwiches, canned fruit, and broth, then looked across at the enemies struggling in the flames, they couldn't help feeling a sudden rush of happiness.
It wasn't just the people from Earth and the people of Lumina. Even the sandfolk felt that they were fortunate.
Xiaxiake, militia commander from the Red Maple Factory, held a loudspeaker and called out from the trenches.
"Listen up, comrades! A message just came from Tulong Command! Once the bombardment ends, reinforcements will begin orbital drops! To avoid confusion on the battlefield, everyone must hold their positions and wait for orders from above! Once you've finished breakfast, get back to your posts!"
"So the reinforcements get to swoop in and claim the last kills?" someone grumbled. Xiaxiake immediately slapped him back down into the trench.
"Captain Yu Lian... Commander Yu Lian, who just arrived at New Jade Gate, has already said that we've earned the army's highest honors in this battle! Everyone will get a medal!" Xiaxiake shouted.
"C-could I apply for citizenship based on my combat record?" a sandfolk soldier asked cautiously, clutching a bandage.
"Of course! Not only can you apply for citizenship, you can also get a passport, a social security number, free night classes, and school