“Soldiers roaming these lands will be questioned as to their purpose and destination,” Marc said. “Junior officers are ignored by soldiers and most officers.”
“So that’s why you’re always a captain,” Sawyer remarked.
“Partly,” Marc replied. “I earned the rank of Captain.”
“Wasn’t that during the last big war?”
That was a veiled attempt at trying to gain more insight into Marc’s past. Sawyer never delved into the details normally, and that suited him just fine.
“A lot longer than that,” Marc said. “The keyword is earned.”
Disclaimer: This novel is an work in progress and readers may encounter grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Please view this a draft and not a published work.
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