The Herders were still besieging the city when the general suddenly arrived, and Jeska was obviously flustered, "You... why have you come?"
"Me?" Sekler punched the lieutenant colonel's left chest, grinding his teeth in fury, "I'm here to present. you. with. an. award!"
It was only after the general removed his hand that everyone saw a glittering gold medal had been added to Jeska's chest.
"Gentlemen!" Taking the opportunity, Andre shouted as he raised his helmet, "Three cheers for Lieutenant Colonel Jeska!"
"Hooray!"
"Hooray!"
"Hooray!"
The other soldiers in the command post took off their hats and cheered, shouting in unison.
Only Jeska himself had a forced smile—because the pin behind the medal was painfully sticking into his flesh.
Mason and Winters were also urgently summoned to headquarters, but Sekler didn't vent his anger on the centurions, presenting the awards to the two lieutenants with a pleasant demeanor.