I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 106

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Episode 106

“Gideon Velburn, head of the Raikhan Empire’s delegation, greets the King of Osiris.”

Duke Velburn bowed his head as he greeted Depon Osiris.

“You must have had a hard journey coming such a long way. I’m truly grateful that you’ve extended the hand of dialogue first.”

“His Majesty the Emperor’s proactive will was that we must join forces in the face of great turmoil.”

“Ahem.”

“Turmoil, what do you mean by that.”

Several nobles showed their discomfort at Duke Velburn’s words.

However, the Duke continued speaking without paying any attention to their reactions.

“Isn’t there a saying that yesterday’s enemy is today’s ally? Shouldn’t both nations set aside what happened long ago and face the enormous wave that’s approaching?”

Duke Velburn was quite blatantly criticizing the Adits Empire for a first meeting.

The ripple effect of those words was beyond what he had imagined.

“Now wait just a minute, what on earth are you saying! Are you claiming that the Adits Empire is currently throwing the continent into chaos!”

“They’ve developed magical devices that control monsters, so if that’s not chaos, then what is it?”

“How absurd! Have they ever used that against us? Such short-sighted thinking!”

The nobles of the Kingdom of Osiris suddenly began arguing among themselves.

Duke Velburn barely managed to suppress his expression from contorting at the sight.

‘What truly barbaric behavior to show in front of an envoy.’

He had heard they were far from proper etiquette.

But seeing it directly was beyond what he had imagined.

Bang!

“Silence!”

When the king sitting in the highest seat struck the armrest with his large fist, the noisy atmosphere was instantly subdued.

“Though it’s uncomfortable as an ally, I agree to some extent. So what does the Empire’s emperor want from me?”

The king was telling him to get to the point.

This wasn’t disrespect, but simply his personality.

“Our Empire wishes for the Kingdom of Osiris to declare neutrality.”

As soon as Duke Velburn finished speaking, a silence similar to when the king had struck the armrest fell over the room.

And the one who broke this silence was Count Kaison, who had been objecting to Duke Velburn’s words from the beginning.

“Your Majesty! Neutrality, what kind of preposterous talk is this! Isn’t the Adits Empire our eternal ally and teacher?”

“That’s right. Didn’t the previous king also say to prioritize relations with the Adits Empire above all else? Their words aren’t even worth listening to.”

As the alliance had lasted long, most of the Kingdom of Osiris’s nobles had deep relationships with the Adits Empire.

Hence the fierce opposition.

However, the Kingdom of Osiris was a nation where royal authority was among the strongest on the continent.

“It’s hard to tell if you’re nobles of the kingdom or the empire. All of you, shut your mouths.”

“Your Maj… Ahem.”

“Ahem.”

The king, having subdued the atmosphere once again, met Duke Velburn’s gaze.

“If we declare neutrality, what can you offer us?”

“If the kingdom treats the Adits Empire and our Empire equally, we will also treat you the same as the Gelrof Kingdom.”

The Gelrof Kingdom was the only kingdom that bordered both the Adits Empire and the Raikhan Empire, and it was neutral.

“Hmm.”

A somewhat lukewarm reaction.

Since this was expected, Duke Velburn’s words didn’t end there.

“Furthermore, His Majesty said he would allow three young talents to enroll in Rior Imperial Academy each year.”

“That’s not bad.”

One might think enrollment rights weren’t much.

But for the Kingdom of Osiris, which always felt a lack of knowledge, their value was much greater than imagined.

“Additionally, we will share the circuit that can track the location of the problematic magical devices without any compensation.”

“Is that… really true?”

The key to solving what the kingdom was most anxiously worried about.

Offering that just for declaring neutrality couldn’t help but sound tempting.

“It’s a verified circuit that has been deployed in actual combat and achieved results.”

As the atmosphere began to shift subtly, several nobles started trembling with anxiety.

“Your Majesty! The grace that the Adits Empire has shown our kingdom all this time!”

“Silence! Silence!!! Guards outside, drag Count Kaison out immediately!”

As soon as the king finished speaking, guards entered and seized Count Kaison.

“Your Majesty! The Adits Empire, like a teacher and parent to us…”

Thud!

The door closed before he could finish speaking.

The king shook his head once at the sight and opened his mouth.

“What an unsightly display.”

“Not at all. When an alliance lasts long, its influence naturally penetrates deep into politics, so I’m rather surprised by Your Majesty’s decisiveness.”

“Thank you for understanding. Since this conversation seems like it will be long, unpack and rest for now. We’ll discuss the details over dinner.”

“Yes, thank you for your consideration.”

Perhaps because the Raikhan Empire had come with serious intent.

The more they talked, the more the king’s firm thoughts began to waver.

Eventually, the next day, the Kingdom of Osiris declared that it had broken its 100-year alliance and become a neutral nation.

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“Captain, time to get up.”

“Ugh.”

Late evening when not even a trace of sunlight existed.

An extremely unpleasant voice reached my ears.

“At this hour… what’s the matter?”

“You sleep quite deeply in enemy territory.”

“Didn’t I run around busily today? I’m at my limit.”

I didn’t want to sleep this deeply either.

‘I should have taken it easier with all that running around.’

Wandering around Hasmon Fortress while staying alert to the surroundings really wasn’t easy.

“Your excuses are truly remarkable. Get up. It’s time to return.”

“Right now…?”

My drowsy mind snapped awake at the sudden news.

“Is there some problem?”

“Not exactly.”

“Then move quickly. We don’t have much time.”

“I… I understand.”

In a way, this was the moment I’d been waiting for, so I hurriedly put on my clothes.

“Put this on too.”

Eden handed me a dark gray robe.

‘What is this ominous feeling?’

Wasn’t this exactly the kind of clothing you’d wear when going to commit illegal and dangerous acts?

The feeling was unsettling.

“What’s wrong?”

“It’s nothing.”

“Then put it on and come downstairs.”

After putting on the robe Eden gave me and going down to the inn’s first floor, a carriage was waiting for us.

“You’re right on time.”

A white-haired old man got down from the driver’s seat and greeted Eden.

At first glance, he looked like any ordinary grandfather, but his eyes and aura were somehow different.

“I paid good money, so how could I be late?”

“Heh heh, you speak truly. Please get on. We have a long way to go.”

The old man said this and climbed back onto the driver’s seat.

“Let’s get on.”

As Eden headed not to the cargo area but to the seat next to the old man, I also settled myself at the edge of the driver’s seat.

“Captain, you’re more handsome than I heard.”

The old man spoke to me as if he knew me.

“Thank you. But have we met before?”

“I’ve heard many stories about you. Ah, I am Yorn of Besinia.”

“I see. Yorn of Besinia… what?”

At the unexpected organization’s name, my body froze for a moment.

“Heh heh, you seem flustered.”

“Besinia is…”

Not knowing what to say, I just looked at Lieutenant Eden.

‘No, why is Besinia coming up here?’

This was far beyond my expectation that he’d be an Intelligence Agency operative stationed at Hasmon Fortress.

“Why are you so surprised?”

“Well, that’s…”

I couldn’t bring myself to say something like “aren’t you a criminal organization” with the person right in front of me.

“Heh heh, you seem quite shocked. But you needn’t worry. I’m here to help you two right now.”

Now that I knew his identity, his laughter sounded incredibly chilling.

“Ha… haha, I see.”

“When Besinia is an ally, there’s no place more reliable, so please be at ease.”

‘No. I can’t be at ease at all.’

There couldn’t be a more uncomfortable situation than this.

‘Maybe I should check just in case.’

Enduring the silent pressure, I looked straight at the old man.

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

[Cost: 120P]

‘Crazy.’

At the largest number I’d ever seen, I almost cursed out loud.

“Is there something on my face?”

“N… no. I’m just a bit flustered. But it’s reassuring.”

“I’m grateful you think that way.”

While this meaningless conversation continued, the carriage passed through Hasmon Fortress’s North Gate all too naturally.

Without any inspection or obstruction from the soldiers.

“Captain.”

“Yes? Please go ahead.”

Just as I was praying we’d continue without incident, Yorn called me.

“Besinia is very fond of people with outstanding abilities. Maintaining the organization through meaningful transactions with such people is a long tradition.”

Yorn suddenly began explaining about the organization.

It didn’t take long for him to get to the point.

“In that regard, Captain, who revealed your presence as if you’d been waiting for the war, has greatly caught our interest.”

“Ha… haha, I was just lucky.”

It seemed like he was praising me in a good way.

But it wasn’t easy to accept.

‘The criminal organization has been watching me all this time…?’

If that interest had gone in a slightly wrong direction, the result would be obvious.

“So we decided to build a healthy relationship with you, Captain, and I came as a representative.”

“Between Besinia and me?”

Me, the legitimate heir to a Count Family of the Raikhan Empire, forming a relationship with Besinia?

The moment I’m caught, I’d face more than just punishment—I’d be struck by lightning.

“You don’t need to worry too much. I’m not asking you to join the organization, just a relationship, as I said.”

“Still, I’m a bit…”

I tried to refuse as politely as possible.

But refusing was impossible for me from the start.

“Aren’t you curious about how you became a target of the Assassin Squad?”

“You… know about that?”

“It’s information we recently obtained. Quite interesting and complex. One thing’s certain—it’s information you need to know.”

Something I was desperately curious about but had no way to find out.

But the offer to tell me about it was too tempting, wasn’t it?

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