How a Two-Life Scoundrel Lives - Chapter 104
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【Chapter 104】
Swish, Carlisle lightly dodged the 1st Company Reconnaissance Captain’s fist and frowned.
“What’s this about. Do you know me?”
“I know you, I know you very well. I’m Sena’s older brother.”
The 1st Company Reconnaissance Captain’s eyes gleamed as he smiled with madness.
“Who’s Sena.”
“Hah!”
The 1st Company Reconnaissance Captain let out a hollow laugh.
“You don’t know Sena?”
“How would I know. It’s the first time I’m hearing that name.”
“Right, of course you wouldn’t. To you, Sena was just one among many women. You’ve probably played with hundreds of women.”
“Uh. Hmm.”
Carlisle finally realized why the 1st Company Reconnaissance Captain was showing hostility toward him.
‘Is this what they call karma.’
Of course, that was the karma of the real Carlisle van Sigmund, not the current Carlisle’s karma.
But from a third party’s perspective, there was no way to know such inner circumstances, so it was only natural for them to try to collect the debt owed due to karma from Carlisle.
“Sigh.”
Carlisle let out a deep sigh and said.
“Honestly, I don’t remember well, but if that’s what happened, I’ll apologize. I’m sorry.”
For Carlisle, it was a sincere apology, but there was no way it would work.
“Keke!”
The 1st Scout Captain laughed as if it was absurd.
“After you threw Sena away like a worn-out shoe, she cried for three months straight without eating or drinking. She gave you both her body and heart, but you switched from Sena to another woman in just a few days.”
“I’m sorry.”
“Shut up! Did you think you could get away with just saying sorry!”
The 1st Scout Captain charged at Carlisle again.
“Hah.”
Carlisle let out a frustrated sigh and dodged his attacks left and right.
“You coward! Are you just going to run away like a rat!”
“What running away. I’m being considerate and not hitting you because I’m sorry.”
“If you’re sorry, then offer up that handsome face of yours! I need to beat it to a pulp!”
“Being sorry is one thing.”
“You shameless bastard! You’re going to protect that pretty face of yours no matter what!”
“It’s not particularly that. I just don’t want to get hit.”
“If you don’t want your face hit, then offer up your manhood!”
“That’s a bit…”
“Die, die, dieeeee!”
The 1st Scout Captain aimed intensively and persistently at Carlisle’s face and manhood.
However, no matter how skilled a reconnaissance captain might be, it was impossible for a mere soldier to land an effective hit on Carlisle.
Carlisle was now skilled enough to cut down a 4-Star Barbarian Warrior.
To face such a Carlisle, even being generous, it would be impossible unless the company commanders of each company stepped forward themselves.
‘Right after returning from my first leave and coming back to the unit, it’s really chaotic. Ugh.’
Carlisle had the leisure to think about other things while half-heartedly dodging the 1st Scout Captain’s attacks.
When he glanced around, it was quite a sight.
Thud thud! Thud thud thud!
Smack!
“You bastard!”
“Come at me! You sons of bitches!”
“Argh! Did you bite me? You dirty bastard!”
The scout members from each company were tangled up together, hitting, biting, and scratching each other in a full-blown brawl.
Meanwhile, the 1st and 2nd Company scout members who had picked a fight with the 3rd Company Reconnaissance Unit were also exchanging punches with each other.
‘Tsk. What a complete mess.’
Carlisle shook his head disapprovingly, then suddenly lowered his stance and tripped the 1st Company Reconnaissance Captain.
Thud!
“Let’s stop this.”
Carlisle placed his foot on the 1st Company Reconnaissance Captain’s manhood and said.
“Sena, was it? I’ll apologize about your sister.”
“You coward!”
“I said let’s stop.”
Carlisle lightly pressed down on the 1st Company Reconnaissance Captain’s manhood with his foot.
“Gasp!”
“Will you stop, or shall we continue.”
“Grrrr!”
“You know I’ve been going easy on you.”
“Sh-shut up!”
“You want to continue?”
Just as irritation was slowly rising in Carlisle’s face too.
“What the hell are you all doing! Stop this immediately! Now!”
“How dare you brawl in the unit!”
“Freeze!”
The 1st Company Commander, 2nd Company Captain, and Helen rushed over and shouted orders at the scout soldiers.
“3rd Company, freeze. Freezeee!”
At Helen’s ice-cold shout, the 3rd Company soldiers’ movements stopped.
“Everyone assemble in front here.”
Helen’s expression as she gave the order was truly terrifying.
* * *
Krabel, who had been bedridden from the aftereffects of the running drill with military pack, jumped up upon receiving the report.
“What? The reconnaissance units from each company had a brawl? Damn it!”
Despite having difficulty walking, Krabel struggled to get up from his spot and headed to his office, summoning the company commanders from each company.
Bang!
Krabel’s fist slammed down on the desk.
“Do you people have brains or not! How poorly did you manage your subordinates for a brawl to break out between reconnaissance units!”
“We’re sorry!”
The company commanders answered in unison.
“Even if you’re going to embarrass the Battalion Commander, there should be limits! Are you still commanders after this? Huh? Can you still call yourselves officers!”
“We’re sorry!”
The company commanders couldn’t say anything in response to Krabel’s harsh reprimand.
Whatever the reason, now that a brawl had occurred, the responsibility belonged to each company commander.
“It’s not even worth calling a mess. Prepare for disadvantages in your personnel evaluations. I can’t just let an incident like this slide.”
“Yes.”
“And 3rd Company Captain.”
Krabel glared at 3rd Company Captain Helen.
“I heard the 3rd Company Reconnaissance Unit failed their mission?”
“Yes, Battalion Commander.”
“What a sight. Not only did they fail their mission, but they also got into a brawl.”
“I have no excuse.”
“Because you command like that, the 3rd Company is such a complete mess. A mere private dares to talk back to the battalion commander.”
“I’m sorry.”
“This simply won’t do.”
Krabel showed a wicked smile filled with malice.
“I’m suspending leave for all 3rd Company personnel for the time being. No exceptions. As the company commander, you’re included in this as well.”
“Yes, Battalion Commander.”
“And every morning and evening, I will personally inspect the 3rd Company’s discipline and duty performance.”
“B-but.”
Helen’s face turned bright red as she spoke.
“Inspecting and guiding the company’s discipline and duty performance is my role as company commander. Even if you’re the battalion commander…”
“Shut your mouth!”
“…!”
“How terrible must your command be for the soldiers to be in such a state! You even failed the operation!”
“I’m sorry.”
“The 3rd Company is excluded from operations for the time being. Until I’m satisfied, you’ll undergo intensive physical training and have your attitudes as soldiers inspected.”
“…Understood.”
“And I’ll be watching Private Carlisle even more carefully, so be prepared. If Private Carlisle’s attitude is poor, I’ll have no choice but to hold you, his direct superior, responsible immediately. Understood?”
“Yes, Battalion Commander.”
“Get out of my sight. I can’t stand looking at you.”
“Yes, sir.”
“You all leave as well.”
“Yes, sir.”
Even after the company commanders left, Krabel suffered from a headache trying to calm his anger.
But that was only temporary.
“Heh!”
Krabel smiled, showing his white teeth.
“I was already planning this, so this works out perfectly. I should be grateful when they create justification like this. That brat from House Sigmund… I’ll straighten out his attitude properly this time.”
Krabel ground his teeth thinking about Carlisle.
He had already been planning to reform Carlisle to gain Grand Duke Guntram’s favor, and now they had given him legal grounds to pressure him, which was actually beneficial for Krabel.
If he could just reform Carlisle, he could not only become a retainer of House Sigmund but even receive a noble title.
For Krabel, Carlisle was the means to achieve a true reversal of fortune.
* * *
Late at night.
Helen went to the reconnaissance unit barracks to find Carlisle.
Carlisle was in the middle of writing a written apology for the fight, just like the other scout members.
“Private Carlisle.”
“Yes?”
“Interview. Come out.”
“I need to write my apology.”
“You can write it later, can’t you?”
“But then it’ll be too late…”
“Come out while I’m asking nicely.”
“Yes.”
Carlisle had some sense, so he didn’t act stubborn anymore and followed Helen out of the barracks.
“Haven’t you slept yet? You look tired.”
“I want to sleep too.”
Helen said in a hoarse voice.
“Private Carlisle.”
“Yes?”
“Why do you think I look tired?”
“Um. Because the unit is a mess?”
“Why ask when you already know?”
“Ah?”
“Sigh.”
Helen let out a deep sigh as if the ground would cave in.
‘That’s understandable.’
Carlisle understood Helen’s position.
With Battalion Commander Krabel constantly harassing them, plus the failed operation and the fight, how could she not be stressed?
Moreover, she had to take on Lieutenant Melvin, a mage who was the worst of the worst, so Helen’s stress was beyond words.
“Private Carlisle.”
“Yes.”
“The Battalion Commander said he’ll be personally watching your duty attitude closely for the time being.”
“Hasn’t that guy come to his senses yet?”
“The Battalion Commander enlisted as a regular soldier, received a knight’s title, and was promoted to lieutenant colonel. And from what I hear, his skills are considerable too.”
“Well, I suppose so.”
“Someone like that wouldn’t give up easily just because of a military pack run.”
“That’s true too.”
“So please, I’m begging you, can’t you just be obedient?”
“I’m already doing my best.”
“I acknowledge that too.”
Helen didn’t deny Carlisle’s words.
“You’re serving diligently, unlike your past behavior and reputation. At least until now, and that can be considered very admirable. If it had been the old you…”
Shudder!
Helen shivered as if the mere thought was horrifying.
He would have deserted immediately after enlisting, fled during combat, abused his noble status to torment his comrades, and harassed and seduced female soldiers.
“But that’s only by our standards – the Battalion Commander thinks differently.”
“Are you telling me to tuck my tail between my legs?”
“Would I, as a company commander, be begging you like this if it wasn’t serious? I don’t want to do this either.”
“Hmm.”
“You’re making efforts in your own way, but couldn’t you pay just a little more attention? For the sake of our company.”
“Ugh.”
“If the Battalion Commander gives unreasonable orders or treats you unfairly without cause, I won’t stand by either.”
“Really?”
Carlisle was a bit surprised.
He never expected to hear Helen say she would take his side.
“Of course. You’re my direct subordinate, aren’t you? I can’t tolerate you receiving unfair treatment for wrongs you didn’t commit. I promise. If that happens, I’ll be prepared to take off my uniform and fight alongside you.”
“Hmm.”
“I know it’s difficult given your personality. But couldn’t you show some patience for the sake of the company members?”
“I’ll try.”
Since Helen was asking him this earnestly, Carlisle had no intention of being stubborn and accepted her request.
“You must have many headaches, so it would be good if I could help even a little.”
“Thank you so much, Private Carlisle. And…”
Helen bowed her head slightly to Carlisle, expressing her gratitude once more.
“Thank you so much.”
“Again?”
“You brought your comrades back safely from this operation, didn’t you?”
“Ah.”
“If it weren’t for you, I would have become a commander who lost all her scout members overnight. If that had happened… I wouldn’t have been able to continue my service. I wouldn’t have been able to bear it myself.”
Carlisle could fully read the emotions embedded in Helen’s words.
‘So this is what it means to be a commander.’
He had felt it before, but Carlisle thought Helen was undoubtedly an excellent commander.
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