A shell fell near our formation and exploded with a violent roar.
No soldier was hit directly by the blast, but the true terror of modern weaponry isn’t in the single explosion itself, but in the shockwave that follows. Shrapnel from the shell scattered in all directions, raining down on our allies.
“Artillery!”
“Everyone, disperse! Take cover!”
We’ve been through plenty of battles and built up our experience. It was a sudden bombardment, but no one panicked. Most of the soldiers moved in perfect coordination, throwing themselves into nearby safe positions.
“Kuh, h…! Ghk...”
“…Cough.”
I had just taken cover behind a building when I turned my head at the sound coming from right nearby.
The soldiers who had been close to the first impact. Those struck directly by the shrapnel weren’t even in a state to take cover, let alone comprehend the orders.
‘Damn it.’…
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