I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 104

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Episode 104

“If the only flaw of our Empire could be filled, wouldn’t that be a good deal? Of course, we’d have to verify the character of that princess.”

Since the Crown Prince is still unmarried, if we receive her now, she would unconditionally have to be welcomed as the Crown Princess.

A position that must become the mother of all people.

Naturally, she would have to pass through strict examination and verification procedures.

“I’ll inform the Intelligence Agency.”

“That would be good. With that meaning, let’s put the Crown Prince into this delegation.”

“Your Majesty… that cannot be done.”

At the Emperor’s habitual attempt to thrust the Crown Prince into danger again, Rosen immediately bowed his head in opposition.

“Shouldn’t he see the woman who might become his companion directly? The Kingdom of Osiris will also feel our sincerity.”

“Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Osiris is still the Adits Empire’s primary ally. To send His Highness the Crown Prince to such a place. Something terrible could happen.”

“Hmm.”

Since it wasn’t logically wrong, the Emperor briefly stroked his chin in contemplation.

“Moreover, His Highness is the one who directly planned this landing operation. He needs to be present at the scene.”

“That’s also true. Since the Crown Prince must personally participate in this landing operation, it wouldn’t be right to send him as part of the delegation.”

The Emperor’s attitude seemed to accept his retainer’s opposing opinion.

However, Rosen was actually more flustered than before.

“Your Majesty…? Are you thinking of sending His Highness the Crown Prince to the landing operation?”

“Isn’t that natural? You’re not going to oppose this again with talk of danger, are you?”

“Your Majesty! It’s too dangerous. This isn’t just any operation, but one that recklessly strikes into the heart of enemy territory.”

Though Rosen strongly opposed, the Emperor had no intention of yielding on this matter.

“Enough. I understand your affection for the Crown Prince, but one only develops the qualities of a ruler by overcoming trials and succeeding.”

“Such things should be done gradually.”

“If we conscript nobles but the royal family doesn’t step forward, who would put forth their strength? This is the limit now, so don’t try to persuade me.”

An unyielding attitude.

No matter how much influence Rosen had, once the Emperor decided, changing it was impossible.

“Understood. Then for the delegation.”

“Send Duke Velburn. Tell him to enter the palace immediately.”

“Yes, understood.”

Rosen left the office to make contact, and that very afternoon the delegation was assembled.

And the next day.

Duke Velburn, having received all the Emperor’s orders, boarded a carriage heading to the Kingdom of Osiris.

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“What business does someone from the Eastern Region have coming all the way here?”

“To travel in commemoration of becoming an adult…”

“This isn’t that kind of place. Go back.”

The soldier who heard the man’s purpose blocked his path.

“I’ll just look around the city.”

“You think you’re the only one like this? You go in and steal things, anyway it’s not allowed so go back.”

“But…”

The man tried to say something more at the soldier’s firm attitude, but it wasn’t easy.

“Hurry up and move along.”

“What do you think this place is, a tourist destination?”

Complaints erupted from the people waiting in line.

Eventually the man had to turn away with drooping shoulders.

‘I can’t just enter the city.’

Usually they just check if you’re a wanted criminal and let you in, but this place seems different.

“Next.”

The man passed by, and it became our turn as Eden and I walked forward to the soldier.

“Identification.”

“Here it is.”

“Mine too, you always work hard.”

I handed over my identification with a friendly smile, and the soldier checked for simple forgery and content.

“Hmm, what business do two residents of Cobalt Fortress have coming all the way here?”

The same question he’d thrown at the man who’d just passed.

But unlike him, we had a clear justification.

“We’re quitting fishing, so we came to sell our magical device engine.”

“Engine?”

“Yes, take a look. I’ll show you.”

Eden looked at me as he spoke.

I immediately carefully took down the wooden box loaded on the horse and opened it.

“Oho, this looks quite valuable.”

Whether he had an eye for magical devices or it was just luck, he pointed out the one area we were vulnerable.

‘This is too expensive though.’

From what I heard on the way, it would cost about 3,000 gold at market price.

“When we first started, we thought we’d do it for life, so we even went into debt to buy this thing.”

“Tsk tsk, quitting already?”

The soldier who heard Eden’s words clicked his tongue as if pathetic and looked away from the box.

‘Did it work?’

It seemed like he’d declare passage now, but entry to Hasmon Fortress wasn’t that easy.

“Wait over there, we need to call a specialist to verify the magical device.”

At the soldier’s words, Eden’s hand trembled very slightly.

“A specialist? We’re pressed for time.”

“They’ll come within 20 minutes, so wait a bit. Or is there some problem?”

“Ha…haha, no.”

Eden said that and looked at me once, his eyes clearly saying:

‘We’re screwed, aren’t we?’

As soon as I read that meaning, my head couldn’t help but heat up.

‘What, what are we supposed to do if you act like that!’

You told me not to worry about the detailed aspects of the operation, but problems arose from the start.

‘Damn, if this was going to happen, we should have used a moderately good engine. Why use an expensive one.’

Of course, considering potential pursuit, it was a necessary measure, but in hindsight, we hadn’t even seen a shadow of Eltho on the way.

‘Should we run…?’

Actually, running was an option.

We’d checked the entire route to Hasmon Fortress and confirmed problems and improvements.

But if we ran and got caught here, that would just be the end.

‘What should we do?’

I sent a desperate look to Eden, but nothing came back.

‘Ah, really damn bastard.’

I grabbed my heating forehead and examined the soldier’s face.

‘He does look like he likes money.’

Usually the method used like a trump card in these situations is bribery.

But realistically, unless they ask for it first, carelessly offering could lead to big trouble.

‘Damn, do I have to use it again?’

[Would you like to view the target’s truth?]

[Cost: 10P]

Not an extremely expensive price.

Unfortunately, I had no choice.

[Eyes of Truth pierce through the target.]

Name: Bengot

Affiliation: Hasmon Fortress Guard

Position: Soldier

Specialty: Drinking

Current Status: Needs to go for a drink after work ends, but wallet situation is not good. Currently very displeased with the recently issued work discipline establishment guidelines.

‘As expected.’

Physiognomy is science.

“I’ll try to solve this myself.”

“What method are you thinking of using?”

“There’s no one who dislikes money, is there?”

“If you mess this up for no reason.”

“Please trust me.”

Leaving the worried Eden behind, I approached the soldier.

“What’s the matter?”

“Oh my, sir. We don’t have any bad intentions for trying to enter urgently.”

“I clearly told you to wait.”

I firmly grabbed the hand of the soldier who was about to get annoyed.

“I’d like to wait too if I could. But the thing is, our return carriage is pressed for time.”

Clink.

Yellow gold coins passed from hand to hand.

As soon as Bengot confirmed the contents, his eyes widened.

“Ahem, what is this now.”

“You must have a lot of trouble dealing with these troublesome people all the time, don’t you?”

“That’s true enough.”

“After work today, spend some time at a nice place and relieve your fatigue.”

Bengot swallowed his saliva.

He’s probably already imagining it in his head.

Tonight that he’ll spend with this money.

“Hmm, but these days with the work discipline establishment.”

Bengot playing hard to get once.

His greed truly has no end.

‘I’m really adapting to survive.’

I grabbed another handful of gold coins from my pocket and pressed them into Bengot’s other hand.

Only then did he smile as if satisfied.

“You’re not thinking of doing anything strange, are you?”

“Oh my, what strange things could we do when we’ve only been fishermen for 5 years?”

“That’s right. I almost bothered people for no reason. Pass!”

“Thank you!”

Before he could change his mind, I gathered the box and passed through the city gate with Eden.

“Quite bold indeed. What would you have done if he had gotten angry after taking the bribe?”

“I was confident that wouldn’t happen.”

“Your basis?”

“I’m good at reading faces.”

“Hmm.”

Eden pondered for a moment at such a weak basis, then turned his head.

“Well, since the result was good, let’s go with that. Let’s go to the inn and unpack first.”

“Understood.”

Since I had already decided which inn to go to, there was no hindrance to our actions.

Not knowing what variables were waiting for us.

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“Your Majesty! Their attempt to engage in dialogue with those Lycan vermin is clearly crossing the line!”

“We absolutely must not stand by and watch.”

The nobles of the Adits Empire could not contain their anger at the report from the Reconnaissance Command that had just come in.

“Even I can see this has crossed the line. I cannot understand at all why they’re taking such short-sighted actions.”

“Where would that lowliness of pirate blood go, Your Majesty?”

“Our Empire raised their level, but in the end, one cannot hide their birth.”

The story of birth that comes up when harshly criticizing the Kingdom of Osiris.

When relations were friendly, no one mentioned it, but now the situation had changed.

“What do you think our Empire should do? I’d like to hear the thoughts of both Dukes.”

Simon’s gaze touched Duke Seto and Duke Abiel once each, and Duke Seto was the first to speak.

“Your Majesty, their actions are utterly ignorant, but if we cannot destroy them right now, we must embrace them.”

“Hmm.”

This is the current sad reality of the Adits Empire and the part that must be overcome.

“Are you saying we should just sit back and watch?”

“No. I think we need to take this opportunity to make the Kingdom of Osiris realize the importance of our Empire.”

Though somewhat ambiguous words, the Emperor could immediately understand the meaning contained within.

“You’re suggesting we respond with economic pressure.”

“Yes, the Kingdom currently depends on the Empire for various goods. Just by raising prices or blocking exports, they won’t be able to hold out long.”

As soon as Duke Seto finished speaking, Duke Abiel on the opposite side opened his mouth.

“What if the Raikhan Empire offers to help them?”

“Duke, most of the Kingdom of Osiris’s nobles have their feet planted in our Empire – could they change overnight?”

Duke Seto answered as if he had been waiting for this.

Since it wasn’t wrong, Duke Abiel couldn’t pursue the matter further.

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