I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 108

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Episode 108

“You seem to be nobles, and this room is better than the one I use, so don’t complain.”

“This is sufficient.”

“The bathroom is to the left when you go out, and it’ll take roughly nine hours to arrive, so if you take a nap it’ll be just right.”

“I’ll do so when the time comes.”

Nine hours means we’re going a bit further than where we departed from.

“And try not to come out on deck if possible. If problems arise for no reason, it’ll be troublesome for both of us.”

Both Eden and I nodded simultaneously at his warning-laden words.

“These guests communicate well, which is nice. Last time was so bothersome.”

“You must have had a hard time.”

“I’m trying to make money, so what choice do I have. I’ll bring food when it’s time, so rest.”

The man left the room after conveying everything he wanted to say.

“I’m tired. Don’t you think so, Captain?”

“Yes, I only got two hours of sleep so I feel like I’m dying.”

I’m even more tired because some crazy superior woke me up without warning.

‘On top of that, from Besinia’s sudden appearance to boarding a smuggling ship. How is this reality and not a movie.’

Really, I can only sigh.

“I’ve had two hours in two days, so Captain has been living quite comfortably.”

I unconsciously grabbed the back of my neck at Lieutenant Eden’s words.

‘Damn bastard.’

Since he’s suffering himself, I can’t say anything, so I’ll just endure it.

“There’s one bed, so sleep there.”

“I was planning to do that without you saying so. Captain, sleep with me too. Even if the bed looks narrow, it should be enough for two people to lie down.”

“What…?”

What on earth is he talking about.

‘Sleep together on that single bed?’

Unless you’re lovers or family, it’s absolutely unthinkable.

“Is there some problem?”

“It’s not that… but wouldn’t the narrow bed be uncomfortable for you?”

“Since when have you been so considerate of me, Captain. I sleep well even at construction sites, so don’t worry about it.”

‘No. No. I am worried about it.’

How did I end up in this situation.

“I’ll just sleep on the floor.”

“A noble Captain would sleep well on the floor. There’s no action more foolish than being unable to perform duties properly due to sleepiness, so don’t be stubborn.”

Once again, I couldn’t argue against his flawless logic.

‘Right, I have to sleep. In a way, I’m the only one thinking strangely about this.’

I suppressed my uncomfortable feelings as much as possible, took off my shoes, and lay down on the bed.

And not long after, Lieutenant Eden lay down right next to me.

I thought it would be very uncomfortable, but…

“Whoooo, hmmm, whoooo.”

He fell completely asleep in 5 seconds, no, 3 seconds.

“Really… what a character.”

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“These damn pirate bastards, how dare they not even consult us!”

Riiip!

Emperor Simon of the Adits Empire rarely displayed anger as he tore the neutrality declaration with both hands.

“Your Majesty, though it’s a great diplomatic loss, you must calm down.”

“Seto Count, can I be calm in this situation? Aren’t we continuously losing something as time goes on?”

From the defeat at Rimircastle to the failure of the monument operation, and now even the defection of an allied nation.

It was only natural for the Emperor’s heart to become anxious.

“With trust broken, the Kingdom of Osiris’s neutrality declaration was an unstoppable flow. Your Majesty, we must organize the situation and set a direction.”

“Sigh, how did it come to this. Yes, Count is right. I must come to my senses even now.”

Simon placed his hand on his forehead and let out a deep sigh.

“Seto Count, what do you think we should do now?”

“The enemies will attack somewhere as soon as winter ends. Preparing for that is our top priority.”

“Aren’t we already doing that? I understand we’re repairing Belzium Castle’s walls and raising the level of our troops.”

“Your Majesty, now that the Kingdom of Osiris has become neutral, we must abandon the idea that they will definitely target Belzium Castle.”

Simon made an expression of difficulty understanding Seto Count’s words.

“If not Belzium Castle, where else would they attack? I’d rather they turn their attention elsewhere. So we can retake Rimircastle.”

Of course, since there are multiple fortresses, they could attack other places.

But considering the value and geographical features of fortresses, attacking other western fortresses without capturing Belzium Castle would be something only a fool would do.

“Your Majesty, that’s not what I mean. I’m saying the enemy might target the sea, specifically Yalc Island.”

“Hmm…? What are you talking about now?”

The idea that the Raikhan Empire would target an island was hard to believe.

“Your Majesty, if they were planning operations centered on the west, why would they have put effort into neutralizing the Kingdom of Osiris?”

At Seto Count’s words, Simon stroked his chin in deep thought.

“They certainly did suddenly shift their attention.”

“Count, the Raikhan Empire fighting us with their navy? They’d have to be insane to do such a thing.”

General Memoled Sikaite, who had been listening quietly, showed a negative reaction to Seto Count’s opinion.

“General, the military agreement regarding Yalc Island has been nullified by the neutrality declaration. In this situation, is it right to exclude possibilities?”

“I understand your concerns, but even without support, our navy will never be defeated by the Raikhan Empire.”

As a former naval commander, the General’s pride in the navy was stronger than anyone’s.

“Still, since the agreement has been nullified, it would be right to increase defenses.”

“Even now, sufficient warships are stationed at Yalc Island and Hasmon Fortress. Count, even if you search the entire continent, there’s no one more expert than me when it comes to the sea.”

The General flatly refused.

Seto Count tried to speak once more, but the Emperor was faster.

“From what I can see, the General seems to be right. We don’t have the luxury to move troops based on just one small possibility, do we?”

“Your Majesty, even so, the moment we lose Yalc Island…”

“Stop that talk. Our Empire is invincible at sea, so we must trust them, mustn’t we?”

For the Emperor, whose mind was already overloaded, additional possibilities only brought headaches.

“Still, since it’s Seto Count’s words, General, take another careful look.”

“I receive Your Majesty’s command.”

The Emperor grabbed his throbbing forehead and put a period to the topic by preserving the Count’s dignity.

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“So instead of the original plan of passing through the canyon, it would be better to go over the top even if it’s a bit of a detour.”

“That’s certainly the case. It needs modification.”

After completing our mission, Lieutenant Eden and I unexpectedly returned to the capital and briefed our reconnaissance results.

‘I thought we’d plan the operation in the south and depart immediately, but what the hell are we doing.’

It feels like the momentum is completely lost.

“Additionally, Hasmon Fortress’s defenses weren’t as solid as expected. The height of the walls is more than the existing information…”

Lieutenant Eden’s report continued.

Most of it was familiar, but there was quite a bit of new content too.

‘When did he conduct such investigations separately?’

From traveling together this time, I realized something.

That guy is definitely either an alien or a new species of human.

“This concludes the information obtained through this reconnaissance operation.”

Eden, having finished his report, looked at General Calren at the head seat.

“Good work. The information obtained cleanly and even the ability to handle variables – truly befitting a Lieutenant.”

“Since it was one of the expected variables, there wasn’t much difficulty.”

“You always surprise me.”

The Instructor showed a subtle smile as he looked over the report once more.

“I’d like to deploy the operation immediately if I could, but unfortunately the schedule has been pushed back a bit.”

“May I ask the reason?”

This was something Lieutenant Eden had been curious about the entire way here, so the question was inevitable.

“It seems the enemy has caught a whiff of something. Especially, there’s been a report that General Maemold, their supreme commander, is currently inspecting Hasmon Fortress.”

“The enemy’s supreme commander…? Don’t tell me information has leaked?”

At the thought that the operation might be scrapped, my expression involuntarily twisted.

‘Hey, hey, don’t mess around. I risked my life going there, this isn’t right.’

Of course, realistically speaking, I wouldn’t mind if the operation was actually canceled.

But this is, how should I put it, too anticlimactic.

“If information had leaked, they would have definitely fortified their defenses. But that’s not the case, they say.”

“Are you saying they’re suspicious?”

“That’s how we’re seeing it. After all, there was the Kingdom of Osiris’s declaration of neutrality.”

They could certainly make that connection if they wanted to.

‘I don’t know who it is, but there must be a smart fellow there.’

This is quite bad news.

“Then what happens to the operation?”

“For now, it’s on hold until the supreme commander leaves Hasmon Fortress. No matter how old he’s gotten, a legend is still a legend.”

At the Instructor’s words, something I learned at the Training Unit came to mind.

‘General Memoled Sikaite… they definitely said he was a monster among monsters.’

I know he’s an undefeated general who’s practically worshipped like a god, especially in the navy.

“Don’t worry too much. It’s just a change in schedule, the landing operation will definitely be deployed.”

Honestly, I wasn’t really worried, but since it was the Instructor’s words, I nodded.

“That concludes the briefing. Captain Paran should rest and stand by until the next orders come. Go home and visit too.”

The Instructor was essentially ordering me to take leave.

For a moment, I almost let my lips curl up in a terribly materialistic way.

“Thank you for your… ahem, consideration.”

“Then let’s end the meeting here. Lieutenant Eden, follow me for a moment.”

General Calren left the conference room.

He very thoughtfully took Lieutenant Eden with him too.

‘I don’t need to wait, right?’

Who knows when that conversation will end, and waiting around stupidly would be the kind of inefficient behavior he usually hates.

‘Right, let’s go home and rest a bit. I’m dying from exhaustion.’

Having made up my mind, there was no need to hesitate in my actions…

“Captain Paran.”

Just as I was about to take the first step toward my plan to go home.

A heavy single star called out to me.

“Uh…? Yes! What can I do for you!”

General Gevil Telf from the Information Management Bureau who had been at the briefing location.

He was looking at me with extremely bright, sparkling eyes.

“You worked very hard going on this reconnaissance mission.”

“Not at all! I only did what I should do as a member of the Intelligence Agency.”

I mechanically spouted words that didn’t have even 0.1, let alone 1, of sincerity in my heart.

“I’ve always been keeping track of the Captain’s dedicated and remarkable achievements, even though we’re in different departments.”

“Is… is that so?”

This is the first time I’m hearing about this.

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