"Everyone, first we'll check one another's shadows. Then form teams of three to five with people you know, and keep checking on one another and staying alert.
"Our destination today is the old mining district west of Duan Tie County. We'll assess the damage there. Three teams organized by our Prefectural Soldiers and two organized by the County Soldiers will be operating near Duan Tie County City. If anyone encounters danger, they'll light signal fires so we can reinforce one another."
"So there's no need to worry about safety-"
Once Hundred-household Commander He had organized the party, he immediately had everyone check one another.
The hundred soldiers from the Prefectural Garrison had already been checked. They entered the crowd to conduct another inspection, confirming that none of the conscripted martial artists had any problems, before having the martial artists form their own groups to monitor one another.
"Senior Brother, Fourth Senior Brother is in Duan Tie County too, isn't he? In the County Garrison?"
"Yes, he's a squad leader in the County Garrison. He visited during his leave last month. He's already reached hidden force entry. He'll be going home with me at year's end too, and he'll probably take the next Provincial Examination."
Qin Yu walked with Lin Hao, following the party. Naturally, he stayed with the constables from his own squad. Since they were already officers of the law, they ended up right beside the Prefectural Soldiers.
"With something this serious happening, he'll probably have to come along too. Who knows whether we'll even get our leave now? You'll go home for New Year, won't you, Junior Brother?"
"That depends on how the forging of my weapon goes. I'll try."
Naturally, Lin Hao would go back if he could.
Even if he could now kill someone of his