Shire returned to the small town on the third morning.
This was Gallieni executing the decision of the House of Representatives: "Give Shire a relatively relaxed environment so he has the time and conditions to continue inventing new equipment."
Shire worked two days and had one day off, meaning he spent two days in the military and the third day on leave at home.
Perhaps only Shire had such a vacation in the entire army.
During the war, soldiers who wanted to get a vacation either had to make significant contributions, bribe officers, or trade their limbs.
Lauren took Shire to his doorstep and then left. His job was paired with Shire's: when Shire was in Paris, he was Shire's driver and guard; when Shire was in Lavaz Town, he was responsible for the security and confidentiality of the factory.
So, after dropping Shire off, he immediately drove to the factory.
