Orion nodded. He took the sweet potatoes and ate slowly, without gobbling them down. Nina poured him another glass of water.

"If it's not enough, I'll get you more," she said.

Orion shook his head. Nina noticed that he preferred not to speak unless absolutely necessary. She did not want to stare at him while he ate, so she busied herself with tidying up the tent. Suddenly, a trumpet sounded. It was the call to assemble. Something was happening in the military.

What she did not expect was to see Orion put down his sweet potato, stand up straight, and salute. It was a perfect military posture and a crisp salute.

Nina was completely taken aback. He was only five years old.

How could he perform these actions so expertly?

he be the

child of a fallen soldier, he should not be

know these things. Who taught you

her with those bright, star-like eyes

in such a state, wandering around with torn clothes and a dirty face. "You rest now. I have to go out

Orion nodded obediently.

situation to the officer in charge, "The child you asked me to take care of, I found out his name is Orion. He said he's never met his parents, but when he heard the assembly call, he stood at attention

investigate before they could confirm if Orion was indeed a soldier's child,

won't be immediate. It will take at least three days. In the meantime, try to get more

my best," Nina promised. She could not guarantee anything, but she could not just

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