I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 130

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Episode 130

“Of course, if you have good skills, you get huge bonus points. For example, grandmother was of commoner origin.”

As soon as I heard Derick’s words, only one thought came to mind.

‘This family is really just crazy about genetics.’

Since what continues the family lineage is people, not money or honor, it’s quite smart in a way.

“Your grandmother must have been quite remarkable.”

“That’s right. Until she got pregnant, she never lost to grandfather even once. Being top of the knight order was just natural.”

‘Acknowledged.’

To that extent, the Rahila Family couldn’t help but covet those genes.

“Son, what’s so interesting about family stories that you’re discussing them here.”

While I was listening to Derick’s story with interest, a huge shadow loomed over me from behind.

“Father, my brother was asking why young ladies don’t approach him, so I was giving him an answer.”

‘Hey, how can you just tell the truth like that.’

Well, it wasn’t a big problem, but it was just a bit awkward.

“I see. It’s been a while since I’ve seen you, young master, you look much better than before.”

Count Rahila, whom I was seeing for the first time since the graduation ceremony just like the Emperor, looked me over with his eyes.

“It’s been a while. Have you been well during this time?”

“In wartime, if your head is still attached, that should be considered being well. More importantly, that was impressive. How did you think of capturing the enemy ship?”

As expected, this time too a question related to the achievements made in war came flying.

“When the situation became urgent, my mind worked quickly and I happened to think of it.”

“I should learn ingenuity and quick thinking from you, young master.”

The Count poured out words that were almost like high praise.

It was more burdensome than I had imagined.

“Not at all. Rather, through this operation I realized my own shortcomings.”

“Shortcomings… hmm, you must be talking about martial prowess.”

“That’s correct.”

During this operation, watching Colonel Schultz and Lieutenant Garen, I thought countless times that I needed to develop my martial skills.

“This time I’m too busy so it’s difficult, but next time you get leave, come visit the manor once. I’ll take a look at your swordsmanship.”

Count Rahila offered unexpected consideration.

“Oh, thank you so much. I’ll visit as soon as I get leave.”

Teaching from the former Imperial Knight Commander.

This was something I had to absolutely say yes to, even if I couldn’t benefit from it.

‘Indeed, you need to choose your friends well.’

The saying about following friends to good places isn’t there for nothing.

“Being close with my son…”

“Lieutenant Paran Oclo.”

Count Rahila was about to say something more, when a voice that was very pleasant to hear yet gave me chills called my name.

“I greet Her Highness the Princess.”

As soon as I turned my head, a beauty that could only inspire admiration entered my sight.

Her two eyes were directed toward me with great intensity.

“Are you enjoying the banquet well?”

“Yes, from the food to each and every prop, everything is so beautiful and absolutely enchanting. Thank you for hosting such a banquet.”

Since it was an imperial banquet, I just had to unconditionally praise and acclaim everything.

“I’m glad to hear that. The orchestra will start playing soon, so let’s dance together.”

“Excuse me…?”

What on earth was this sudden statement about.

‘Why do you want to dance with me. Where did you sell off your brother.’

Since both royals had no fiancés, the siblings dancing together harmoniously was a scheduled event.

‘My good sir, dancing is really not happening.’

The first dance with the Princess?

It was obvious as fire that a first-class medal-level commotion would ensue.

“Is there some problem?”

The Princess asked as if wondering why I wasn’t answering immediately.

A refusal came up to my throat, but I couldn’t bring myself to voice it.

‘I really hate any more attention than this, even if I die.’

The attention in the military was already overwhelming, and now outside attention would come flooding in too?

Father would be thrilled to death, and I would die from suffocation.

“Your Highness the Princess, His Highness the Crown Prince must be waiting, so how could I possibly be Your Highness’s first dance partner. Perhaps for the second song…”

“Are you refusing the hand I’m extending right now? Do you have a promised partner?”

‘Lorenti, no, where did Lorentina go.’

I tried to grab anyone as a prior engagement partner, but there wasn’t a single woman around me now, though there had been so many.

‘Should I say Derick is my first dance partner. No, that would be the worst.’

I would receive very big attention in a bad way.

“I don’t have a prior engagement, but…”

“Then I’d like you to take it. My hand is a bit cold.”

The Princess wasn’t half-threatening but just outright threatening.

For some reason, she looked like she was in a very bad mood.

‘No, why is this person acting like this. She was definitely fine last time.’

They say you can’t understand a woman’s heart, but isn’t this a bit too much.

“Thank you for giving me such a great honor, Your Highness.”

Since I had no justification whatsoever to refuse, I had no choice but to take the Princess’s hand and head toward the center of the banquet hall.

“Oh my, look over there. Her Highness the Princess has brought out another man, not His Highness the Crown Prince, as her dance partner. It’s a face I’ve never seen before.”

“Madam, isn’t that Young Master Paran Oclo who received a medal this time. This is interesting.”

“The first dance with Her Highness the Princess…”

From adults watching with interest to male peers feeling jealous.

All kinds of gazes and murmuring reached my ears.

‘Why am I being dragged to the center even though I’m trying to escape.’

The wheel of fate couldn’t be more twisted than this.

“How does it feel to stand at the center of the banquet?”

“I’m flustered.”

“Actually, I wanted to dance the first dance with someone else today.”

“Pardon…?”

What was this about now.

It wasn’t easy to interpret with my head.

“But that person really hated coming to the banquet, even if it killed them.”

“Is that so…? You must have been very disappointed.”

Who on earth could refuse when the Princess asked them to come to a banquet.

‘There’s no such person… though.’

If I had to find one, it would be the Crown Prince, but he was nearby.

Attending to the Empress, looking like he had no intention of dancing since he’d been abandoned by the Princess.

“Yes, I was really disappointed and angry.”

Squeeze.

Strength went into her hand that was holding mine.

‘Being angry is okay I guess, but why me.’

No, if there’s such a story, she should go tell the Crown Prince or the Emperor.

This is definitely problematic.

“But do I perhaps have some connection.”

“Does there have to be a connection?”

Glare.

The Princess said that while looking up at me with a piercing gaze.

“Huh? That… that’s right. Does there necessarily have to be a connection?”

Tiri-ri! Tiri! Tiri-ri-ri!

While I answered in confusion, the orchestra’s musical performance began.

‘But… I’ve never danced before.’

Unfortunately, even drawing from Paran’s memories, the number of times I’ve danced is less than three.

“Um, Your Highness the Princess? I’m truly sorry, but I’m clumsy at dancing.”

“Just follow me.”

“Yes…!”

It was practically nonexistent, but I still tried my best to recall what I could and follow the Princess’s movements.

‘She’s really pretty, ridiculously pretty, but her personality.’

Could there be a better example of the phrase “what a waste of a pretty face”?

“Captain… no, Lieutenant, have you ever hated anyone during your military service?”

While I was moving with the goal of not stepping on her feet, the Princess threw out a question.

“Someone I hated, you mean?”

“Yes, someone you find disgusting and annoying.”

Someone disgusting.

Honestly, it didn’t take even a second to think of someone.

“There’s one person. A demon who dragged me to a very difficult place.”

“A demon?”

“Yes, first of all, his personality is extremely vicious. But his abilities are uselessly good, so he’s always deceiving people, pranks and lies are his daily routine, and he’s the worst person who lives with a cigarette in his mouth.”

“To think such a person exists, that must not be easy.”

The Princess looked at me with somewhat pitying eyes.

‘Is this it…?’

Since I saw a possibility to open up the conversation, I had no choice but to select the option to go one step further.

“Sometimes he seems okay, but recently we did an operation together and were stuck together for a long time, and it felt like my lifespan was being shortened.”

After badmouthing him once more, I looked at the Princess, but something was a bit strange.

“You did an operation together recently?”

“Yes.”

“By any chance, is that person’s name… Eden?”

At the real name that came from the Princess’s mouth, my dancing hands couldn’t help but tremble.

‘Shit, what the hell.’

How could Lieutenant Eden’s name possibly come from the Princess’s mouth?

With a mere soldier’s mind, I couldn’t understand it at all.

‘For now, pretend not to know, pretend not to know.’

There was really a 1 percent possibility that they might know each other.

“Ha… haha, no. But do you know Lieutenant Eden?”

“Huh…? Ah, that… we were both stood up together at Rimircastle before, weren’t we?”

For some reason, the Princess also showed signs of confusion at my question.

“Ah, about that. I’m truly sorry about what happened then. There was an urgent mission, so I unavoidably couldn’t pay my respects.”

“I see. What kind of relationship do you have with Lieutenant Eden?”

“Huh?”

What kind of question was this again?

From the tone of her voice asking, for some reason, she seemed genuinely curious.

‘Why is this woman acting like this today? This is driving me crazy.’

I couldn’t read at all what she was thinking in her head.

“He’s a good person. He’s very considerate and often plays pranks too.”

Since they might know each other, I brought up some nonexistent virtues to talk about.

But what was the problem this time?

The Princess’s expression was very unpleasant.

“So he’s like that to the Lieutenant.”

A voice that sounded almost submerged in water.

‘This person isn’t crying right now, is she?’

If she were to burst into tears here…

‘Shit, it would be straight to the underground prison.’

Since the Emperor was also looking down at the Princess and me right now, the Imperial Knights wouldn’t leave me alone.

‘Interesting story, interesting story.’

The only thing that can stop crying is laughter.

“I once went on a naval operation with Lieutenant Eden on a boat.”

“On a boat…? Just the two of you?”

“Huh? Well, it was just the two of us. It was a small fishing boat.”

Even if she was a princess, I couldn’t tell her the operation details in detail, so editing the content was essential.

“Just the two of you on a small fishing boat…”

“Anyway, we were on that operation when Lieutenant Eden suddenly asked me if I knew how to slice sashimi.”

“Sashimi…?”

“Yes, so I naturally said I couldn’t. I know how to cook a little, but sashimi is on a different level, isn’t it?”

Even though her expression looked somewhat wistful, the signs of tears had definitely subsided.

‘This is it.’

Having found a way to survive, I continued the story along with the orchestra music.

“So when I said I couldn’t do it, he brought a fish himself, sliced the sashimi, and fed it to me.”

“He cooked for you…?”

“Yes, I got to eat his cooking quite a few times. I wonder what he did to become so skilled, he’s truly a multi-talented person.”

Trembling.

What was the problem this time? The Princess’s hands shook more violently than ever before.

“Why to you… not me.”

The Princess muttered something in a small voice that was hard to understand.

The sound was so quiet that it didn’t reach my ears.

“Huh? What did you just say…”

I moved my body a little closer to hear what she was saying, and I saw it.

The tears pooling in her eyes.

‘Ah…’

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