"Four hundred fifty-six..."

I watched with stoic expression as one of my privates named Private Inkstone doing the five hundred push ups. He was in near of finishing. I am very sure he could finish it.

"Faster!" I ordered him. He was making some rest. I don't want him to get a little rest. I want him to finish it ahead. "You are so slow, private! Finish it already!"

"Yes, commander! Four hundred sixty-five..." he counted as he pushed up and down.

He must be thankful that his punishment is five hundred push ups. I had experienced to be punished by making rounds around the palace for the whole day....