308 Age of Pioneering and Excavation 1 (1/2)
”Kiiek! Shift change!”
”Hey, let's change.”
”Oh, is it already?”
Heron waived at Jon who had arrived for his shift. After changing out, Heron left his position and was greeted by his captain.
”Heron! Done for today?”
”Yes, sir.”
”Go to the kitchen, today's menu is Duran meat soup.”
”Oh, that's nice!”
When Heron reached the kitchen, many soldiers were already joining in on the dinner. Heron smiled. This was his new family. He had lost his entire family to the monsters back at Khalodian, but now he had a new family.
'It's time to move on.'
”Sergeant Heron!”
”Huh?”
Heron was shocked when a woman called out to him with a smile.
”M-miss Hana? How did you…”
A blonde woman with freckles came over to him as Heron became confused. Hana pointed to the kitchen.
”I work there now. Are you surprised?”
”A-at the kitchen? Here? Why? Was something wrong?”
Heron asked while in shock and Hana shook her head.
”No, no. I was asked if I had anywhere I wanted to go, and I chose this place. I was told I would be fed well and that it's safe. And I am allowed to take any leftovers home for my brothers and sisters. Hehe. I'll be seeing you around often.”
”Oh, I see! Uh, yeah. Uh… we'll see each other often then…”
”Oh, and here. You're here for the food right?”
”Huh? I-I'm not in line yet.”
Heron glanced around awkwardly but Hana smiled.
”Hehe, it's okay. It's my thanks for saving my life. Everyone's okay, right? Sergeant Heron saved me and my siblings from a group of lions. This is my gratitude for saving my life.”
”Oh!”
”Then, he definitely deserves it!”
”Whoa, Heron, way to go!”
”And while you are at it, take responsibility and look after her to the end!”
”Yeah! Right!”
The soldiers all nodded and shouted teasingly. Heron immediately became red and Hana blushed before running back into the kitchen.
'Family… huh?'
Heron smiled as he sat down and began to eat.
”Iron!”