February 19, 291 AD of the Britannia Empire.
The second day of Su Cheng and others' trip.
afternoon.
Britannia Empire, Northern Territory, Avalon Fortress, Willy's Office.
Looking at the pile of military affairs and documents that were waiting to be processed in front of him, Willy couldn't help but sigh.
"Sigh... It's really hard to be both the leader and the deputy leader..."
After complaining softly, Willy leaned back and leaned on the back of the chair with a tired look on his face.
During the days when Su Cheng is away from Avalon Fortress, Willy will help Su Cheng handle all the affairs of the group leader.
Today was only the second day of Su Cheng's trip, and Willy couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed.
Although Su Cheng specially entrusted Deng Jia'er and Hailou'er to help him before traveling, the two of them could help with the matters, and the things they could do as consultants were also very limited. Most matters were still handled by Willy.
of.
I'd better take a little rest...
Willy was about to take a good rest when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a small bag placed on the corner of his table.
Ah! Yes! I almost fainted from the rush and forgot about this.
Willy complained about his confusion while taking the small bag placed on the corner of his table.
This is a pastry made by his wife Ada this morning.
Before going out this morning, Ada specifically asked Willy to distribute these pastries to the military commanders and deputy commanders to try.
Looking at the bag filled with Ada's pastries in his hand, Willy couldn't help but sigh:
Ada is indeed my gentle and good wife. She even took the initiative to make some cakes for my subordinates to eat.
It just so happens that I plan to take a rest now, so I might as well take this opportunity to go for a walk outside, relax, and distribute these pastries to all my subordinates.
Willy made up his mind, took the small bag and walked outside.
Not long after leaving the office, Willy saw an acquaintance.
"Good afternoon, Deng Jiaer."
"Well, good afternoon to you too." Deng Jiaer, the first acquaintance and subordinate he met when he went out, responded to Willie with a smile.
After getting closer to Deng Jiaer, Willy discovered that Deng Jiaer, who was usually quite energetic, had a slightly sad look on his face for some unknown reason.
"What's wrong? Deng Jiaer, why do you look sad? Did you encounter something very sad?"
"Well, I did encounter something very concerning."
Speaking of this, the look of sadness on Deng Jiaer's face became more intense, and his voice became deeper and more serious.
Looking at Deng Jiaer, who was getting increasingly sad, Willy couldn't help but feel his heart sinking. He couldn't help but become nervous along with Deng Jiaer, and his expression became serious.
"Did something happen?" Willy asked in a deep voice.
"I usually buy sweet cookies all the time, but for some reason the taste is much lighter today."
Willy, who had looked serious until just now, gradually became calmer.
Is it necessary to put on such a serious expression and say something like this in such a serious tone...
Deng Jiaer didn't seem to notice Willy's dull expression, and continued to talk to himself:
"Did that merchant encounter any difficulties? Or is it that the price of sugar has become more expensive now..."
Feeling that the precious minutes he had just spent were wasted, Willy, who did not want to write ink with Deng Jiaer anymore, said to Deng Jiaer:
"Deng Jiale, I have some pastries made by Ada herself. Do you want to try a piece?"
"I want!"
As soon as Willy finished speaking, Deng Jiaer immediately replied.
The look of sadness on his face was instantly replaced by a look of joy.
Looking at Deng Jiaer who suddenly became happy, Willy couldn't help but show a helpless smile, and while taking out a piece of pastry from the bag, he sighed in his heart:
Greedy girls are really easy to coax, as long as they bring out delicious food, they will immediately become happy.
After putting a piece of pastry into Deng Jiaer's hand and saying goodbye to Deng Jiaer, Willy resumed his aimless wandering.
Willy was lucky. Not long after he wandered around, he saw two acquaintances, Commander Raymond of the 1st Army and Commander Gary of the 3rd Army. They were walking side by side towards Willy.
Gary had a smile on his face as usual and walked at a leisurely pace.
Raymond also had a serious look on his face as usual. In order to match Gary's leisurely walking speed, Raymond deliberately slowed down his walking speed.
"Good afternoon, Raymond Gary.
"Deputy leader, good afternoon~~"
"Good afternoon, deputy captain."
Willy did not exchange too many greetings with them, and went straight to the topic:
"Raymond, Gary, I have some pastries made by my wife. Do you want to try them?"
"Is this pastry made by the deputy leader's wife? It's really exciting. It must be delicious. Please be sure to let me try a piece."
Compared to Gary's enthusiasm, Raymond is much colder.
The expressionless Raymond said in a cold tone, "Thank you to the deputy commander and your wife for their kindness. I don't have to."
Raymond's indifference was also what Willy expected.
After all, Raymond, who is very strict with himself and others, is a person who doesn't like to accept the kindness of others.
However, Willy, who had worked with the military commanders for a period of time, already knew Raymond's weaknesses and how to "treat" Raymond.
"Actually," a strange smile slowly appeared on Willy's face, "these pastries were specially commissioned by the group leader from my wife before he left for the trip..."
"Please give me a piece!"
Before Willy finished speaking, Raymond, who looked excited, directly interrupted Willy's words with passionate words.
Like Deng Jiaer, Raymond is also an easy person to deal with.
While Willy sighed at how easy Raymond was to deal with, he took out two pieces of cake from the bag and handed them to Raymond and Gary.
After taking the pastry from Willy's hand, Raymond carefully held the piece of pastry in the palm of his hands.
Looking at Raymond's attitude, Willy felt that even if someone told him later that Raymond planned to treat this "cake commissioned by Su Cheng" as a family heirloom, Willy would not be surprised.
"Hmm~ It's so delicious!"
"Hey! Gary! How can you eat the cakes commissioned by the group leader!"
"Huh? Pastries are meant for eating." Gary looked at Raymond beside him with confusion, who was angry at him for no reason.
Willy suddenly regretted lying to Raymond that the pastry was commissioned by Su Cheng...
Maybe Raymond really plans to keep this thing until it rots...
In order to cover up the guilt in his heart, Willy changed the subject and said:
"By the way, have you seen Samuel? Among the military commanders in Avalon Fortress, Samuel is the only one who didn't get the cake."
The commander of the 4th Army, Dale, was transferred to Base 1 by Su Cheng and took charge of Base 1. Now there are only three commanders left in Avalon Fortress: Raymond, Samuel, and Gary.
Chapter completed!