1423 Long Time No See

Ten meters, five meters, three meters.

The man finally moved. He lifted the wounded man from the ground and pointed the pistol's muzzle at the man's temple. His eyes were like torches as he looked at the approaching crowd. His voice was as hoarse as a broken gong. "I'll shoot if you take another step closer."

The newcomers stopped as he wished; the man's gaze turned toward the crowd and then stopped at the only woman in the group. Finally, his gaze landed on the man beside her.

The sky had long since brightened, and the sun had long risen. It was unknown when night had passed. The sky was blue, and occasionally, rows of geese flew past. It meant that the spring had melted the ice. Winter was finally leaving.

"My brothers, it's been a long time since we've seen each other."

"My comrades, long time no see."

"My sergeant, it's been too long."