The brothers of Company E returned to the trench again, and part of the German artillery position was destroyed, leaving Company E clean for several days. And Commander Zinke was also cautious not to take the opportunity to attack the German army. After all, if you have to protect this defense line, the strength of a regiment will be stretched, and it is impossible to launch a large-scale attack.

However, the patrol team still had to go on as usual every day, and although the Germans lost some of their artillery positions, they quickly replenished the infantry, sent an additional company, and increased the number of patrols a lot. So everything remained the same front, no one could advance, there was no way to attack again, even if the Germans added a company, but Company E still had the artillery support of the British. This also makes them afraid to attack easily.

The second platoon was eventually replaced and became a reserve and was responsible for the company's guard duties. A platoon was rearranged in the front-line positions. Staying in the trench for a long time and being rotated, even for a day or two, can lift people's spirits, even if it is for a short time, E Company is not worried about morale.

Webster made a cautious advance along the embankment, followed by Miller and Kaber. Karber has been close to Webster and a few other recruits lately, as he is not a popular character among veterans, leaving him with a sense of balance among recruits.

"I thought I could always be a reserve, and when I think about that damn trench, I think how abominable and unrefutable the war is!" Kaber kept nagging on the road.

When a few people were on patrol, suddenly Kaber covered his stomach, frowned, and scolded in a low voice: "Damn, my stomach hurts, I have to find a place!" ”

"What did you eat today?" Webster laughed as he watched Kaber hurry into the grass by the roadside, and laughed, "I told you, don't talk about milk mixed with the greasy food of the British." ”

"Oh God, what does it stink? Karber, can't you go farther? Miller, who was following Webster, stood a little farther away, and suddenly frowned, covered his nose, and screamed loudly.

"I'm close enough, have you become a hound?" Kaber said loudly from afar, "Or are you crouching behind my ass looking at me?" ”

"But I do smell a stench!" Miller frowned and looked around, the grass grew deep, but the stench was carried by the wind one by one, and even Webster could not help frowning when he smelled it.

"Is something dead here?" Webster looked around as he spoke, and then he saw that the grass not far ahead was being overwhelmed, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "Hey, Miller, go and see, there seems to be someone over there." With that, he picked up his rifle and cautiously walked over to that side.

Someone did overwhelm the grass there, and overwhelmed a patch of grass. It is clear that not one person, but twelve corpses. They lay there in all directions, dressed in German uniforms, and because the corpses had begun to decompose, they emitted a very strong stench, which was sent to Webster's side with the wind.

"Vomit—" Miller tried desperately to hold back, but he hurried to the side and vomited. Obviously, the corpses that had begun to decompose and the stench that emanated from them was disgusting.

Webster only felt the canned meat for lunch surging upward, but he held back, covered his mouth and nose with a handkerchief, and looked at the men with a frown.

"Twelve people, all Germans!" Webster said to himself, "And these Germans had no weapons, and no one helped them clean up the bodies." Apparently they are captives! ”

Miller vomited wildly for a while, and the bitter water was spit out, and then he felt a little better, and he heard Webster's analysis, and stood aside from a distance and said, "Are they prisoners?" But why shoot them again? ”

"I don't know!" Webster frowned, then shook his head.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Kaber walked over to Webster while tying his pants pockets, and then he also smelled the stench, and couldn't help frowning, "Is it Miller's fart?" ”

Miller couldn't help but be annoyed, "Okay, Kaber, don't target me with anything. See for yourself, this damn disgusting place! He stood a few more steps away.

Kaber walked in, he couldn't help pinching his nose with his hand, and then seeing this scene in the grass, he couldn't help but nod and said: "It's very simple, these Germans are our prisoners, and they are all killed." ”

"We all know that!" Webster nodded, "Any new topics?" ”

Kaber nodded, "Yes, that is, the people who killed them are definitely our people!" ”

"God, I kind of regret it!" Webster shook his head, stood up, then turned around and walked back, muttering to himself, "I really shouldn't have gone on patrol with this guy." ”

"Hey, Webster, what's the matter with us? It's not the people on our side who killed, who cares if the Germans live or die? If these guys are sent back to the company, they will share our milk and fruit! Karber spread his hands out to Webster as he left, "Do you want to be nosy?" ”

"It's not an idle matter, Kaber!" Webster turned his head to look at him, "It's inhumane to do that. Kaber, they surrendered, they are captives and deserve to be treated as prisoners. We are not Germans, we take pleasure in killing prisoners! ”

"You should talk to Lieutenant Spear about that!" Kaber sneered.

"But he didn't kill him. This is the work of our company's people. Karber, don't digress! Webster suddenly roared in annoyance, "Do you want the Germans to catch our men and then follow our example and kill all our brothers?" God, this is a crazy guy! ”

"Actually, it's very simple!" At this time, Miller hesitated to say a word.

"What?" Caber and Webster spoke at the same time, then looked at him.

Miller shrugged his shoulders, a little hesitant, obviously he didn't know if it was appropriate for him to say it, but looking at the appearance of Karber and Webster, he would definitely not give up, so he nodded and said: "Actually, as long as we know who escorted these captives that night, we will know the answer, it's very simple, you should also think about it, right?" ”

"No, I can't imagine it!" Kaber quickly shook his head.

Webster simply didn't say anything, just looked at Kaber and Miller. Then he closed his mouth. Obviously, when it came to specific people, he was smart enough to keep his mouth shut. Whoever did it, they shouldn't say it!

"Oh God, don't do that, you must have thought so!" Miller was a little anxious, and he said to the two of them, "You all know who escorted them, but you don't want to say yes, do you?" ”

Kaber shook his head again and shrugged his shoulders. Webster was still silent.

"We ...... Are we going to tell Company Commander Parks? Miller said with some hesitation.

"Of course, of course, we have to tell the company commander. Sooner or later, these bodies will be found. If we don't say it, we'll let Wales curse to death when someone else does, and I don't want that! Kaber nodded.

"That's good!" Miller felt a sense of relief, then smiled, "Which of us is going to be in charge of this?" ”

"I'm in charge of this patrol, and it's not good for me to come forward in person." Kaber smiled hesitantly, "The deputy company commander in the company is in charge of these things, the platoon is in charge of these things, and the deputy squad leader in the squad is in charge." So no matter what, it won't be my turn. Kaber looked at Miller and Webster.

"Don't look at me, Kaber, I'm not the vice-captain!" Webster shook his head and said, "I'm just a veteran, and veterans have veterans' concerns and principles. As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Miller.

"I knew it was so!" Miller shrugged his shoulders helplessly and spread his hands.

"Don't worry, Miller!" Karber patted him on the shoulder, "Actually, maybe Company Commander Parks already knew about this matter. A dozen captives, not a small number, and it has been several days since then. Parks was the smartest man in the company, and perhaps he knew better who did it. ”

"What do you mean?" Miller Road.

"What I mean is that you only report this and don't mention anything else, Company Commander Parks has his own measure." Kaber smiled and said, "This is an opportunity to increase your wisdom, I gave it to you for free, you appreciate me!" ”

Miller shrugged his shoulders and was noncommittal, muttering under his breath as Cap turned, "Bitch-like!" Of course, this sentence was not heard by any means.

The three of them patrolled along the embankment again, and the three of them were in no mood at all, and walked hastily all the way, and then returned to the trench. Miller suddenly screamed on the way back.

"Hey, Kaber, do you think I should tell Lieutenant Parks directly, or should I talk to Platoon Commander Halig first? I've been thinking about this for a long time! Miller looked at Kaber expectantly.

"You'd better just talk to Lieutenant Parks. It's best not to let too many people know about this! Webster said to Miller, "It's not a glorious thing. ”

"Okay!" Miller nodded helplessly.

Back in the trench, Miller looked at Liegaut intentionally or unconsciously, and every time he saw him, he seemed to have a strange attitude towards him. It's either a blink or a strange smile, which is completely connected to the weird behavior of a perverted murderer. Of course, it was all an illusion, and he comforted himself. Then Miller made an excuse and asked for leave from Halig and went to the company.

"Come in!" Parks heard a knock on the door and spoke casually.

The door opened, and it was Private Miller, who Parks had a good impression of.

"Company Commander Parks, I-can I talk to you alone?" Miller looked at the rest of the company, and then said with some hesitation.

(To be continued)