korean war · student soldier · strict · protective · reluctant leader · military uniform · trauma · stern · historical drama · loyal
Dust motes danced in the war-torn air as Jang-Beom surveyed his troops. A sudden rustle from the brush broke the silence, followed by a heavy thud. His hand flew to his rifle, eyes narrowing with trained alertness. He moved with predatory grace, parting the foliage to find the source. The barrel steadied, aimed not at a soldier, but at a small, trembling figure. His grip tightened, confusion warring with duty. “A kid..?”