"I also have something to ask." Andre raised his hand and complained, "When will the reward for the Battle of Shovel Port be issued? The regular soldiers are all eagerly waiting—of course, so am I."
Colonel Seber's ears perked up immediately. He leaned forward so much that his nose almost touched Winters' forehead: "There were many of my men in the light cavalry raid on the Chilian Sect. They risked their lives for you, so don't shortchange them when it comes to dividing the spoils."
Winters noted it down and nodded in agreement: "The distribution of war spoils will also be discussed today."
However, Seber's mention inadvertently reminded Winters of another issue. Clearing his throat, he tried to point it out as calmly as possible: "When you brought the cavalry back, you bought wine, threw money around, held banquets, and as a result, the spoils from the Chilian Sect battle..."
