I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 110

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Episode 110

‘I’ll just deliver the antidote to the Besinia brothers and catch up on reading the novels I’ve fallen behind on.’

Since it’s been a really long time since I had leave, there should be quite a bit accumulated unless the author went on hiatus.

Knock knock.

“Young master, it’s Aurora.”

Just as I was contemplating whether to take a nap, I heard a familiar voice that I hadn’t heard in a while.

“Yes.”

Creak.

Aurora came in carrying what looked like expensive pastries and teacups.

“I heard you haven’t eaten yet, so I brought some snacks.”

“Oh, thank you.”

I was just getting hungry, so there’s no such thing as perfect timing like this.

“Even if you’re hungry, the head chef is putting effort into preparing dinner, so please wait until evening.”

“Yeah, don’t worry about it. I came suddenly anyway.”

Besides, if you can’t endure skipping one meal, that makes you a beast, not a human.

“Also, the family head sent word that he’ll join you for dinner tonight.”

“Wasn’t he supposed to come late at night because of his schedule today?”

“He said he’s canceling that schedule and will depart soon.”

“Why go to such lengths.”

Anyone watching would think the Emperor had arrived.

‘I really have become the center of this household.’

In the past, they wouldn’t have cared much whether I was alive or dead, but the world really is merit-based.

“Then I absolutely have to be back before dinner.”

“Are you planning to go somewhere?”

“Yeah, I promised to deliver something. Prepare a horse for me. I’ll leave within 10 minutes.”

“You could use a carriage…”

“I’ll just go quietly by myself. Do some sightseeing too.”

They said the location is classified, so taking a carriage would be something even a troll wouldn’t do.

“Understood. I’ll prepare it.”

“Oh, and don’t bother clearing away these pastries. I’ll eat them when I get back.”

Pastries are essential anyway when I stay up all night reading novels tonight.

‘It would be annoying to clear them away and then bring them back again.’

The most inefficient thing in the world is doing the same task twice.

“Yes, and what about clothes?”

“I’m not going to an official occasion, so just give me something comfortable.”

“I’ll prepare them right away and bring them.”

After Aurora took note of all my requests, she left the room.

‘Bringing clothes, bringing food. Being a noble really is absurd.’

It’s no wonder nobles become lazy and indolent.

‘If I could really just live like this for my entire life, I don’t think I could be happier.’

Maintaining what you’re given.

It seems like nothing special, but I don’t know why it’s so difficult.

“I’ve matched these together, how do they look?”

“They’re fine, I’ll dress myself so just go prepare outside.”

“Yes, I’ll wait outside.”

I heard that nobles usually get help even with dressing, but honestly that seems a bit much.

‘I’ll acknowledge women’s dresses, but other than that, there’s no need.’

If they go one step further, they’ll probably ask to be fed too.

“Anyway, nice clothes.”

I touched the clothes Aurora had left on the dresser, and they’re just different.

This soft yet luxurious fabric and sophisticated design.

It was only natural that the clothes I got from the military felt like trash.

“Wow.”

The moment I put my arms through and put it on, the top wrapped around me as if it had found its owner.

There’s always a reason why things are called luxury goods.

‘These are clothes made for me. It was so hard wearing cheap clothes that didn’t even fit properly all this time.’

I was already starting to dread the day I’d have to go back, but I deliberately ignored it and left the manor to mount the horse.

‘There really is no end to it, but is the horse somehow different too?’

The horses in the military have a rough feel to them, but this one seems like it would be fine even if I made some mistakes while riding.

‘Even if you’re going to be a servant, you should do it at a manor house.’

I grabbed the well-maintained reins and passed through the manor’s main gate onto the street.

‘So this is how I check the location.’

I went to a deserted place and took out the magical device I had brought in my bag.

“This one’s an arrow too.”

Well, I guess I just need to follow it.

‘It’s not too far, right?’

I trust that Besinia would definitely be within the capital.

‘Oh, come to think of it, I need to get the items first.’

“Shop.”

As soon as I remembered the fact I had forgotten, I opened the shop for the first time in a while.

[Points Held: 310p]

<General Items>

<Swordsmanship Manual>

<Recipe Book>

<Food>

‘That was definitely… general items, right?’

I almost unconsciously pressed food, but pulled my hand back.

-Voice Enhancement Pill (1 pill) 10p

-High-Calorie Capsule Ration (30 pieces) 10p

…

-Ultra Focus Glasses 30p

-Emergency First Aid Kit 50p

“There are a lot of interesting new items.”

Since there might be useful items, I looked through the ones I was seeing for the first time.

[Voice Enhancement Pill]

For an officer, voice is both power and weapon. When consumed, voice becomes louder for 10 minutes and appeal and persuasiveness are enhanced.

Price: 10p

[Ultra Focus Glasses]

The higher your rank, the stronger your sense of responsibility, and the volume and complexity of documents to process increases. Accordingly, eye fatigue goes straight up!

Protect your eyes with glasses.

Price: 30p

“Hmm, both aren’t bad.”

The voice enhancement pill seems like it would be good to take at important moments.

“Ultra Focus Glasses… what a ridiculous name.”

It’s beyond tacky, it’s awful.

“It seems to manage fatigue, but is it really necessary.”

Rather than glasses like this, just sleeping is the best.

‘It’s more beneficial right now to save that money and buy even one more strength potion.’

While I’m at it, let me check the price of strength potions…

-Strength Potion 400P

-Stamina Potion 100P

-Wisdom Potion 50P

“This is dizzying.”

400 points.

Last time I bought the 200-point one, and now it’s just doubled.

‘If I buy the first aid kit, I’ll have about 260 left. I need to gather 140 more.’

Of course, there are ways to earn points.

‘If the landing operation succeeds, I should earn quite a bit.’

Based on experience, I’ve learned there are exactly two criteria for calculating additional points.

‘The importance of the operation and how much I contributed to it.’

In that regard, the importance of the landing operation is definitely top-tier among all operations I’ve done so far.

As for contribution, I risked my life and even went on reconnaissance, so I did enough.

‘Unless it fails, it’s at least 300.’

In a way, earning points might seem easy.

But try it yourself.

During wartime, going to Nampo—not even Pyongyang in North Korea—and taking a stroll around the neighborhood, is that something a human should do?

“Making a living is tough.”

[You have purchased a First Aid Kit.]

Having seen everything I needed to see, I bought the first aid kit and closed the shop.

‘Since the request was for an antidote, I just need to give them this, right?’

The first aid kit’s contents are simple.

The antidote that Besinia so desperately wants, bandages that heal most wounds in a day, and finally, painkillers.

‘Pretty well-rounded.’

Being expensive is a drawback, but thinking that it contains three items, it’s not that bad.

‘I should keep these and use them later.’

After separating the antidote from the first aid kit, I followed the magical device.

It had been 30 minutes since I left the manor.

The arrow disappeared in front of a shop I never would have expected.

“Here…?”

<Arvion>

The place I’d used several times when meeting with Lieutenant Eden.

I checked if it might be the building next door, but seeing the arrow reappear with just a slight movement confirmed it.

‘So I’ve been going in and out of a Besinia building all this time?’

A creepy feeling rose up, giving me goosebumps.

“For now… let’s go in.”

Suppressing the rising tension as much as possible, I opened the bar’s door.

“When will this damn war end?”

“According to my son, it seems like it’ll go on for quite a while.”

“Come to think of it, is that guy Pelcop doing well and staying healthy?”

“Don’t even get me started. When I saw him on leave last time, he’d gained even more weight. I heard the Oclo Guild really takes good care of their meals.”

The conversation between two middle-aged men drinking beer in the corner naturally reached my ears.

‘Why does this make me feel proud?’

I would have liked to pay for their drinks, but I wasn’t in the right mindset for that now.

“Welcome! Are you alone?”

While I was wondering where to go, a male employee spotted me and approached.

“I’m alone.”

“Then I’ll show you this way.”

I followed the employee deeper into the shop.

“Please have a seat in the room, and I’ll bring you a menu.”

The room the employee led me to was the same one with soundproofing magical devices that I’d used when coming with Eden.

‘There’s no reason to just put someone who came alone in here, so they must have recognized who I am.’

While I don’t have a common face, I was still surprised they recognized me immediately despite this being our first meeting.

“Yes, I’ll wait here.”

Creak.

After confirming I was seated, the employee closed the door.

And shortly after.

The door opened again, and a middle-aged woman wearing heavy lipstick entered.

“This must be your first time here, but you found us well.”

“This isn’t my first time here.”

“Hoho, now that I think about it, that’s right. You’ve been here several times. I only saw you from afar each time, but it’s an honor to have a direct conversation like this.”

This is my first time seeing her, but apparently not vice versa.

“I’m Nadia from Besinia. I hope we can meet often in the future.”

“I’m Paran Oclo.”

I shook hands briefly with the woman who introduced herself as Nadia.

‘This woman… is different.’

She looks like just a middle-aged woman on the surface, but I felt it when I shook her hand just now.

She’s a considerable expert with no openings.

“Then let’s get straight to the point—did you bring the item?”

“Yes, this is the antidote that saved my life back then.”

I placed the glass vial I’d separated from the first aid kit on the table.

“This is… Thank you for bringing it so quickly.”

“It’s not like I gave it for free, so it’s fine. Now, about the information…”

“Hoho, you don’t need to worry too much. We at Besinia always keep our promises once made.”

“Ahem, I know that.”

I tried not to show it, but my anxious feelings must have been revealed.

‘Why is this damn poker face so difficult?’

Actually, I’m pretty good at controlling myself.

The problem is that everyone I meet has damn good intuition.

“I could tell you verbally, but a report format would be a bit better, wouldn’t it?”

“Yes, that would be good.”

“I’ll go get it, so please wait a moment.”

She must not have brought it with her, as she got up and left the room.

‘Why am I nervous?’

Actually, being nervous is normal.

In Earth terms, I’m currently dealing with the world’s largest mafia organization.

‘Still, it’s fortunate they don’t seem to have any intention of backstabbing me.’

Actually, they have no reason or need to backstab me.

I’m just nervous by myself.

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