The mountain villagers responded in unison, their voices loud and clear, "Yes! We obey orders!"
General You nodded slightly, his figure transforming into a gust of chilling wind, whistling towards the next checkpoint, the cold aura dissipating as he left.
Only after the eerie wind had entirely moved away did the mountain villagers slowly stand up, the vigilance on their faces not diminishing in the slightest; instead, they became even more focused.
"Damn, General You's presence is truly terrifying, making my skin crawl every time he comes!"
"Of course! He's General You, the foremost ghost under our Lord's command, with strength unfathomable; each one of us was trained by General You!"
"Stay sharp! The General just said that anyone abandoning their posts will face military law. Nobody should think about slacking off!"
The mountain villagers dared not be negligent, forming patrol teams in better order, their steps steady, and their eyes sharper.
