I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 119

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Episode 119

“The perimeter has become incredibly tight. As expected, they’re not an opponent to take lightly. Especially at sea.”

The Emperor shook his head after reading the report that came up from Intelligence Command.

“Indeed. Who would have thought they could smell it out.”

Bast, the Supreme Commander, spoke in a low voice that sounded regretful.

“What are you thinking for the operation?”

“Still, thanks to our attention to maintaining secrecy, it appears the enemy hasn’t reached the stage of certainty.”

This wasn’t Bast’s personal opinion but content from the Intelligence Agency’s report.

“Since there’s no major troop movement, that must be it.”

“Yes, especially seeing how they’re focusing on Yalc Island rather than Hasmon Fortress, they can’t even dream of a landing operation.”

“Is the route to be used for the landing operation still safe?”

“As the enemy strengthened security around Yalc Island, it’s actually become more relaxed, we report.”

Military forces are limited resources.

Especially warships have this tendency even more pronounced, so when security is strengthened in one place, other areas naturally become empty.

“That’s good news.”

“Yes, but as the enemy’s preparedness has strengthened compared to before, we believe swift movement will be necessary.”

The biggest risk of striking into the enemy’s heart is naturally being surrounded.

“That would be the case. You’ve naturally prepared countermeasures too, right?”

“Yes, let me explain while looking at the operation route.”

Bast explained the operation using a pre-made map from the landing point to Hasmon Fortress.

“The goal is to cover the shortest distance, and to eliminate confusion during the operation, we plan to deploy experienced scouts who’ve been on reconnaissance to the vanguard unit.”

“If the vanguard unit strikes quickly and advances, it’ll certainly build momentum from behind.”

“Exactly. So the goal is to capture Hasmon Fortress on the third day from the operation start date.”

At Bast’s words, the Emperor showed a subtle smile.

“It really sounds like a dream.”

“I will absolutely complete the operation successfully.”

“You must. We can’t even think about defeat.”

With so much invested that it’s hard to express in words, hell is reserved for the losers.

“Prince.”

The Emperor called Prince Louis Raikane, who was sitting in one corner of the conference room.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“This operation will be the first stage to show your abilities to the Empire’s citizens.”

Though he had met the Empire’s citizens several times before, those were occasions to prove his character.

“If you achieve victory, the Empire’s citizens will feel greater stability than anything else. But if you’re defeated, they’ll tremble with anxiety. Along with distrust of the next leader.”

No matter how excellent a person’s character is, the first priority for a leader’s virtue is absolutely ability.

Personality? Character? Those things only matter to people who work nearby.

For Empire citizens who’ll never see the Emperor once in their lifetime, it’s honestly not a matter of interest.

“You must return victorious. I’ll help you with the rest.”

“Yes, I will obey Your Majesty’s command.”

As Louis bowed his head, was he more nervous than usual?

His body was quite stiff.

“Yes, I believe you’ll do well. Continue with the report.”

The Emperor finished his brief conversation with the Prince and continued the meeting.

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“Hmm, it’s peaceful. Just like when I sent that crazy bastard on transfer before.”

The day I sent that hypocritical, insane senior to another flight squadron.

No matter what happened, I was just happy, and that sense of stability in life.

Right now was exactly like that.

‘That bastard really is crazy. Making me feel the same as when I sent away someone who tried to poison me.’

Though it ended with just transferring to another flight squadron and delaying discharge a bit, I’m certain.

I’m certain he’ll go out there and cause the same trouble without fixing his bad habits.

‘I should have seen that, but I came here instead.’

If there was a product to see that human’s downfall, I’d be willing to use up to 50 points.

“I’ll never see him again. Neither that bastard nor my eldest brother. He’s not even my brother anymore.”

The very next day after telling Father, he was loaded onto a carriage heading north at almost imprisonment level and left.

‘And they said they’d handle it by disguising it as being attacked by bandits midway.’

By now, he might have already crossed the river.

“I didn’t think Father would go that far.”

He seems to have definitely made up his mind this time.

‘Right, rotten buds must be cut off. He’s an experienced man, so there’s no way he wouldn’t know that.’

Nobles and businessmen must be cold and rational, mustn’t they?

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Was it because I shook off a heavy burden?

My sword moved faster and more lightly than usual.

[Calculating swordsmanship score]

…

[85 points]

[You could teach Hamus Swordsmanship to someone without any awkwardness at all.]

“Oh, this level is high praise.”

Beyond learning to the level of teaching.

This could be considered significant recognition.

[Would you like to check the detailed evaluation?]

“I should still look at what needs to be seen.”

You can’t grow if you only listen to pleasant words.

<Training Evaluation>

-In the 4th movement, the linking speed is just slightly faster than standard.

Comment: The completion of the movements themselves is near perfect. Therefore, now is the stage where you must put will and spirit into your swordsmanship.

“Will and spirit.”

Could there be more abstract words than these?

Still, I got hints from Hamus, so I roughly know what kind of feeling these words convey.

-If it’s difficult, please apply for face-to-face instruction or try learning other swordsmanship.

‘Come to think of it, it’s about time to challenge other swordsmanship too.’

If Hamus heard this, he’d say ‘What crazy talk when you can’t even do this properly!’ but advancing further from here isn’t easy.

‘And honestly, I could do them in parallel.’

Hamus Swordsmanship development now requires real combat experience.

But is real combat experience something you can do every day?

Most of the time spent swinging a sword is individual training, so shouldn’t I prepare something I can do during this time?

“Shop.”

After a really long time, I clicked on the swordsmanship manual section.

[Swordsmanship Manuals]

-Defensive Swordsmanship 35p

-Mountain Swordsmanship 60p

…

-One-Hit Kill 300p

-Domain Expansion 2,000p

“Huh…?”

I can’t remember if it was there before or not, but one swordsmanship caught my eye.

‘One-Hit Kill is quite tempting.’

I’d have to learn it to know, but what would One-Hit Kill be?

A single concentrated attack.

In a way, it’s easy money.

‘But the price. Sigh.’

300 points, twice as expensive as what I paid when I bought Hamus Swordsmanship.

Well, if I had plenty to spare, I could pay it happily.

But the problem is.

[Points Held: 20p]

“Siiigh.”

Since I bought a strength potion as soon as I gathered 400 points recently, I’m just broke.

‘I’ll have to put it in my cart for now.’

Of course, there’s no actual cart, I’m just remembering it in my head.

“Anyway, I’ll get points when this operation ends. It won’t be too late to buy it then.”

And originally, big purchases like this shouldn’t be impulse buys, you should watch for a day or two.

“Young master, please wipe your sweat while you do that.”

While I was browsing the shop, head servant Havel handed me a towel.

“Huh? Oh, thank you.”

Though I was momentarily flustered by his sudden appearance, I took the towel and wiped the sweat from my damp forehead.

“Please speak comfortably. Aren’t you the one who will lead the family in the future?”

He hadn’t disrespected me before either, but his attitude had become much more respectful.

It didn’t take any effort or time to notice the reason.

“I understand. So you’ve figured out which way the wind blows now?”

“Haha, what direction could the family’s servants have? We only follow the family head.”

As expected, having lived his whole life in the family, his shrewdness was exceptional.

“Right, that’s the comfortable and long-lived path. Let’s work well together from now on.”

“Yes, if you need anything, please tell me anytime.”

After returning the towel I used to wipe my sweat, I sheathed my sword.

“I’ll be going out right after washing, so call a carriage.”

“Understood.”

After requesting what I needed, I went into the bathroom and soaked my body.

‘Now this lifestyle might end today if I’m unlucky.’

Unfortunately, where I’m going after finishing this bath is Intelligence Command.

‘Well, I’ve rested for a long time.’

When I checked after receiving the letter to come to Intelligence Command, this vacation was surprisingly a whole week.

“I would have liked to rest for a month if I could.”

Of course, I know that’s greed.

But can’t I be a little greedy?

How much have I suffered all this time?

“Let’s stay calm. Anyway, once I finish this one, I’ll rest again.”

Right, in a way, I’m going to write my college graduation thesis now.

‘Thinking of it as a graduation thesis doesn’t seem so bad.’

Indeed, it all depends on how a person thinks about it.

“Ahh, refreshing. So refreshing.”

My body couldn’t be more perfectly clean.

If there’s one regrettable thing, it’s that now I have to put on dirty, disgusting, revolting military uniform over this.

“Ugh, gross.”

Maybe it’s because I wore clothes made from the finest fabric for a week.

The moment I grabbed the military uniform, I felt the cheap feeling too strongly.

‘There was a reason the noble brothers at the Training Camp demanded silk clothes.’

I feel like illegally modifying it.

‘I should try this too when I get assigned as a Supply Company Commander at some mountain battalion.’

Right now it’s a bit dangerous.

“Is your vacation over?”

Aurora asked while watching me board the carriage in military uniform.

“I’ll have to go and see. If I do end up leaving, I’ll stop by once, so tell Mother.”

“Understood. Please be careful.”

“Yeah, I have a favor to ask.”

I closed the carriage door and headed to Intelligence Command.

Not even knowing that the happiness gained from vacation would disappear in an instant.

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“Sit comfortably, Captain.”

The conference room I was dragged to again upon meeting Eden.

Fortunately, the Instructor wasn’t visible today.

“Yes… well, I’m seated.”

When I sat down and looked around, papers presumed to be materials were placed at each seat.

“We don’t have much time, so starting with the important things, first the landing operation deployment date and the Captain’s role have been decided.”

“What kind of role?”

The last job I’ll do.

It definitely won’t be ordinary or easy work.

‘I’d like it to be Supply Company Commander if possible.’

If they just let me, I’m confident I could show great results in improving soldiers’ combat effectiveness, but these people don’t know my value.

‘I’ll probably join the reconnaissance unit.’

Since I have experience going once, I’ll probably be assigned there…

“Opening the path from the vanguard unit, the 103rd Special Forces Battalion, to Hasmon Fortress. That’s the job the Captain will take on this time.”

“Excuse me…?”

There were a bunch of strange words attached.

‘Wait a minute. Why is Special Forces Command suddenly appearing again here?’

It’s almost just forced at this level.

“So you’re saying I should work with the Special Forces Battalion during this landing operation?”

“You understood correctly.”

‘Understood? This crazy bastard.’

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