Malin pricked up his ears but could not hear any other footsteps.
"Electrum, wait a moment, I have a question for you." Malin pocketed his lighter and placed his cigarette behind his ear while gesturing to the Dwarf to stop moving.
The Dwarf halted and turned to look at Malin, who was pressed against the right side of the trench wall. Although he did not understand why, he complied and moved to the opposite side: "Your Excellency, what is the question?"
"According to the schedule, which Patrol Team passed by here last, and when would they arrive at this location?"
"Seven minutes ago, it was Konen Stark's thirteenth Patrol Team..." The Dwarf glanced quickly at the hard, muddy road beneath his feet, and when he lifted his head, his expression had changed.
"These lazy bones will need a good lesson when we get back." Malin said with a smile, as he flipped the safety off his semi-automatic weapon. Bippo wriggled out from his waist pouch and took the flare gun from Malin's side.
