Story of Season: Winter

Chapter 3

"I go first Lilian!!!" Delphy hurriedly ran out of the room leaving Lilian who only sighed to see her late master even almost ignore his breakfast if Lilian did not scold him. The servants who saw Delphy running in the hallway of the Palace were not surprised anymore. Must be up late again. Think they.

Every now and then Delphy greeted the Palace guard he almost hit. Do not forget to also apologize to the Palace servants when interfering with their work. The habit of the habit makes the workers never feel upset at him. In addition to knowing his background is also because Delphy is always friendly to the workers.

The door of his study room he opened until it made a loud impact sound. "Sorry I'm late Commander."

There a man who was about the same age as King Whittaker stood in front of his desk. The man known as Commander Claude "This time what punishment should I give, Captain Delphy?"

Delphy scratched his non-itchy back head then walked up to his desk "Nothing. You don't have to give me punishment, because today will be very busy." He took out a few piles of paper on the desk drawer, looking like an important document.

After examining the documents he retrieved properly, Delphy handed them to Claude, "The war was over three weeks ago, but the help for the war victims has not been fully channeled."

"Some of the people assigned work too slowly, there is no other choice but to complete it yourself."

"Even the Queen has forced a feast." Delphy breathed a heavy sigh. "I'll go see them myself."

Commander Claude no longer saw the documents, his attention was now to the girl in front of him. "you mean? You're going to see the victim's own family?"

Delphy nodded without hesitation, "Of course. They're my soldier's victims' families." His gaze now became serious, "Especially those in my squad. Because of their captain who was not this becus, they had to be a victim."

"Commander, at least I should say thank you and apologize to them directly."

Claude was silent for a moment. Trying to understand Delphy's mind. A royal family willing to meet its people directly. "I still don't understand why you're doing this."

"Hahahaha, don't think too much about the Commander, I don't want the wrinkles on your face to increase because of me."

"Alright alright, I will send two soldiers to go with you. Since long ago you never changed, always behaved as you want but I also can not forbid you. Because.everything you do is right."

"Then I went to see my father first, it seems that he is currently at his desk while cursing at me who did not meet him."

"Hey! You should have met him in the first place as a bad boy!" Claude was furious with Delphy's behavior. The king should take precedence over him.

"Haha!! Then I'll go first."

Claude smiled seeing Delphy walking out of the room. It feels proud to be able to participate in watching how Delphy grows up.

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Delphy stood up without looking into the eyes of his father who was still busy lecturing him. However, after knowing each of his advice would be useless, King Whittaker sighed.

"It seems like I've been with Commander Claude too often. Your lecture habits are the same." Delphy said as he looked out the window. It seemed like the scene outside the window was more interesting than his father at the moment.

King Whittaker had his temple. "All right, just get to the point." Delphy gave him a piece of paper containing a letter. "Two days later the Ash-Shaif government will be here, prepare soldiers to escort them. It will be an important meeting, I hope you can give your best for this task."

There was no reply from Delphy, his mind still trying to digest every sentence listed on the letter. "Delphi." The call from the King brought him back.

"Are you sure about this?"

Instead of answering, the King asked, "What's wrong with you? It's not usually doubtful of the duty you've given."

Delphy shook his head briefly, "It's okay, I'll prepare the best soldier I've got." After that Delphy pamit.

The current destination is the families of war victims. He didn't want to think about anything else but that. Even so, as long as he prepared his personal needs he still could not focus. Even a soldier who helped him many times had to reprimand him.

"Prepare my horse at the gate, I'll catch up when I'm ready." Delphy's orders were immediately executed without any answer other than either captain.

Delphy was busy choosing his sword that was arranged near the door. There were five swords that he had for a day and it seemed like he was already bored with the model of the five swords. He should have made a new sword with a more interesting model or it looks like he should be looking for the legendary sword Excalibur. But of course that's impossible. The Sword of Excalibur was just a fairy tale among knights.

Finally he took a dark blue sword with a white dragon engraving on the scabbard and engraving his name on the handle of the sword. The first sword he asked for his own model but also including the best sword he had.

After picking up the robe with the head covering, Delphy walked towards the palace gate. The weather is hot and he hates the heat. When the weather is hot he prefers to take shelter in the garden gazebo. He even skipped training more often. Often he misbehaved because he felt angry.

He often falls ill in the summer. Lilian even prepared enough drinking water for her.

"Oh yeah, I don't know your names yet." Delphy wanted to get a little stale with the soldiers who would accompany him.

"I'm Luwis, the soldier who just graduated at the end of the war." The soldier with glasses perched on his nose replied.

"I'm Terezla, new soldier in Commander Claude's army." Now soldiers with hair that is not neatly arranged.

"Then, introduce, I'm Delphy Frostine Captain of the special squad."

"Without you having to introduce yourself, everyone already knows your existence in this kingdom Captain." Luwis retrieved a large bag of groceries from his carriage.

They walked down the housing. Not a few people were staring at them. Looking at Delphy more precisely. Upon arrival at the first house, Luwis and Terezla waited outside. Delphy went inside after a woman let him in.

"I'm Delphy. Captain in charge of the special squad. The team where Weaver is." Delphy gave a bag of groceries and some gold coins to a woman before him. Then they sit in chairs. "Here, I want to thank you directly to those of you who gave Weaver permission to become soldiers. At once"Delphy could not continue his sentence, The woman spoke.

"I should be thanking you Mr. Delphy." The woman held Delphy's hands tightly together. "If being a soldier makes him die on the battlefield, but my brother is always happy when he can enter a special squad."

Delphy fell silent listening to every word that came from his interlocutor. "Every time he gets a training holiday or a task he will tell you how his day is going. He said the captain trained him well. He said the captain was too good to coach. He said the captain of his squad, though often late, made a mess, angered the commander but he always directed us well. Every time he came home, only the captain of his squad was the topic of conversation."

Delphy's memory floated three years ago, when he first captained a special squad. Where he chooses each member. How he felt astonished at Weaver's ability back then. The man who was the same age as Prince Blaze was always angry with him if he was late for training.

"When you know the special squad to do recruitment he trains hard even during his holidays. It rarely made him forget to rest. My brother just wanted to prove that a commoner like us could raise his family. He wants to be commander of the army. Although his wish did not materialize but I think he was happy. Since losing our parents, he's never been that happy before."

"She came to the battlefield with all her heart. But instead of saying I want to go to the battlefields, I will fight for this kingdom he said, I say, I pay to the battlefield, I will fight to help my captain win."

As much as possible Delphy held back his tears. He grabbed a glass of water and then drank it slowly to calm himself. "Weaver is one of the best members of my team. His sacrifice is well worth appreciating."

The woman then gave me a piece of paper, "In the letter she gave me there is this letter for you."

Delphy took the letter and then left. "There are still many houses that I have to visit, if you don't mind I'll stop by next time."

"Come whenever you want."

"Come, we'll go to the next house." Take Delphy to Luwis and Terezla.

Each house he visited had a different story. Some have told their family members gone. Some have not been able to shake it off and blame it. Delphy didn't bother about that. He knows the risks, he knows what he has to deal with, and he knows exactly the responsibilities.

It was night time when they finished. Delphy sent his two soldiers back to the palace first. He entered a tea shop. Accompanied by a cup of chamomile tea and a piece of cake with a strawberry on top. He doesn't want to get drunk tonight or his head will hurt when he wakes up tomorrow morning. He read a letter from Weaver.

To Captain Delphy

Congratulations on the victory!!!

I knew it would happen because I was always by your side. But I'm sorry I couldn't accompany you on your next trip. You are the best captain. Speaking of gibberish because the captain always allows casual speaking, writing this letter feels comfortable.

This is the first time I've ever written a letter to anyone other than my family. But the captain always said we were family. Thank you for being my family. My day is fun with you.

I felt weird at first when I was interested in you, but I finally realized. My captain is not a strict man but just a girl who is trying hard. Therefore, I want to be with you always. Since you're a great man, Captain, I want to be like you.

I'm sorry I know your biggest secret, I'm aware of it from your every behavior because I have a sister who looks like you. I also once overheard your conversation with Prince Blaze. The captain seems very close to him.

If I survive the battlefield maybe I'll be desperate to propose to you hahahaha. Even if I knew it was impossible. You are a captain and I am your subordinate. Caste-obstructed love seems like hahahaha. Though I wonder what makes you have to disguise as a man.

Thank you for making my day more colorful with your smile, with your laugh, with your voice that you always make as heavy as possible. Don't forget to eat on time, don't wake up, stop making Commander Claude angry. Although some soldiers do not like you, but believe me your squad members are very loyal to you.

I think I have enough letters from me. If I put all my heart out, maybe the whole paper in this world won't be enough. But this letter represents my whole heart.

Please don't forget me.

Your Team Member, Weaver