As the clock struck 4:00 AM, the sharp sound of footsteps echoed across the training grounds.
Without a word, every recruit's eyes snapped open in perfect synchronization, they already knew who it was.
Corporal Samuel.
He stood at the front, facing them, his figure as commanding as ever.
"Good morning"
He said, his voice cutting through the stillness like a blade through the air.
His gaze swept across each of them, noting the focused expressions, the slight tension in their posture.
"I can see you're all excited"
He continued, his tone both casual and knowing.
"Because there's only one month left"
A subtle shift rippled through the group.
A few faces broke into small, almost imperceptible smiles, eyes bright with the anticipation of what was to come.
In a month, they would ascend to the next military rank.
No more endless drills.
No more unrelenting physical tests.
Just progress.
