I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 146

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Episode 146

“By any chance, the reason you keep delaying the Cambedia Factory contract is…”

Captain Bern, who was quite perceptive even if not as much as Captain Dennis, immediately understood what I was trying to say.

“It’s not confirmed, just suspicion. I have a bad feeling about it.”

“Even if they are using such methods there, the probability of it matching here seems low.”

“I know. But even if not, catching kidnappers would be good anyway. I’m just taking a stab at it.”

“That’s true.”

Captain Bern nodded and took a step back toward the kitchen.

‘This bastard is looking for a chance to run.’

I don’t know about others, but escaping within the perimeter I’m watching is impossible.

“Since we’re talking about it, let’s conduct a search here together.”

“What… do you mean, sir?”

“Yeah, this is also related to the winter gloves that Captain Bern is handling, in a way.”

Of course, it would only be related if things match up, but why bother with such details.

Good is good.

“I’m not good at combat.”

“Captain, didn’t you come from the Training Camp?”

“That’s true, but…”

“What could kids who kidnap civilians be? Bring your sword and come down. Let’s make some achievements today.”

“Well…”

Captain Bern really didn’t want to do it.

However, I have ways to deal with everything.

“Hmm, but I think Sergeant Major Kairon would be really sad if he knew that the Captain left work early citing a curfew that isn’t even properly implemented. He worked until 10 o’clock today too.”

“I’ll prepare immediately and come down.”

Captain Bern’s face turned pale as he hurriedly ran up to the second floor, presumably to his home.

“I don’t know which department you’re from, but you really have a tight grip on things.”

Kumbel, who had been listening to the entire conversation, looked at me as if I were scary.

“There’s no one as nice as me, what nonsense are you talking about. More importantly, no contact from other places?”

“No, it’s quiet.”

Each team has communication devices and I’ve set up a system for them to report when situations arise.

“Hmm, come to think of it, you’ve met with those guys, right? Since you had to receive bribes.”

“Y-yes, that’s right.”

“How are they? Do they look like they can fight?”

“I’ve met about two people so far, and they seemed to have eaten some fighting experience.”

“Hmm, really?”

Well, they’re kidnapping people, so it would be strange if they were complete civilians.

“But no matter how much they crawl around, could they even match a toenail of Lieutenant, who received a first-class military decoration in actual combat!”

The corrupt soldier, thinking his score was insufficient, was eagerly flattering me.

Well, it’s not completely wrong either.

‘In the end, they’re just neighborhood thugs who throw some punches.’

I still have over a year of experience in the Intelligence Agency and have fought several life-or-death battles.

On top of that, my swordsmanship teacher is Hamus, a swordsman respected by the Empire.

Honestly, I think I can handle up to two of them simultaneously.

‘Really, my career is quite impressive when you look at it.’

Probably if I applied to companies with this, there wouldn’t be a place that wouldn’t hire me.

“Stop the useless talk and keep watching. Those guys might come while you’re looking away for a moment.”

“Yes, understood! Don’t worry!”

After assigning the task to Kumbel, I picked up my fork and elegantly twirled the spaghetti.

‘Why exactly do people eat it this way?’

I’m sure I saw the reason in some shorts video before, but I can’t remember well.

“Mm.”

The moment it entered my mouth, I felt the sharp, savory taste of garlic.

The noodles were also not completely cooked, which was exactly how I preferred them.

‘It’s delicious.’

The feel of olive oil and garlic, plus it seems like something else was added.

I can’t tell what that is though.

‘But isn’t it a bit salty?’

This probably isn’t a failure to balance the seasoning, but intentionally done to make people drink alcohol.

“How is it? This is my wife’s best dish.”

Captain Bern, who had just come down with his sword, asked about the taste of the pasta.

“It’s delicious. It’s definitely worthy of being a signature dish.”

“Haha, but these days french fries sell the best, so the signature dish position is in jeopardy.”

“Is… that so?”

It wasn’t an intentional attack, but my stomach started hurting terribly again.

‘I definitely made up my mind to let her go, so why do I keep thinking about her.’

She’s practically like an ex-girlfriend.

“This is all thanks to you, Manager. Our lives have improved so much thanks to the french fries.”

“What did I do? It’s because you make them well.”

“Please give me just one autograph when you leave. I’ll hang it in the dining hall and brag about it forever.”

Professional 9th-dan level flattery striking while I was off guard.

This was at a level even I couldn’t predict, making my fingertips tremble for a moment.

‘Is he that desperate for a promotion to Lieutenant…?’

Really, there’s no way this level could come out unless that was the case.

Kumbel, who was sitting in front, also opened his mouth slightly in admiration.

“Is it perhaps difficult for you?”

“Wh…what am I to do such a thing.”

“Manager, you’re so famous, what are you saying?”

“Ah, enough. Stop it, it’s embarrassing.”

Surrendering with both hands up at a level I couldn’t handle…

“Lieutenant! A carriage has stopped in front of the bench.”

At Kumbel’s words as he kept watching outside the window, I reflexively turned my head and saw a carriage come into view.

And men in black masks quickly getting out of it.

Those kidnapper bastards, no doubt about it.

‘The number is four for now.’

Including the two on the opposite side, we have five people, so it’s definitely doable.

“You contact through the communication channel, Captain Bern follow me out!”

“Yes!!”

Since time wasn’t very generous, I gave brief orders and rushed out of the bar.

“You bastards! Let go!”

Erit, who seemed drunk but was actually sober, shouted loudly at the men in black masks while resisting.

‘Good, like this.’

Just when I thought everything had succeeded.

Those guys spotted the two soldiers running from the opposite side.

“Damn! Retreat!”

“Shit! It’s a trap!”

Were they somewhat educated?

Those guys caught on and got back on the carriage they came in.

The enemies fleeing like lightning.

At this rate, we’d lose them.

‘Damn, I should have brought horses. I was too hasty.’

Go back now and bring horses?

We’d definitely lose them.

‘What to do.’

No time to think.

But no proper method either.

‘Tsk, I should have just been the bait myself.’

If I had done that, I would have caught them somehow, but unfortunately Erit didn’t have that level of passion and ability.

“Damn.”

My feet kept running, but the enemies were gradually getting farther away.

Just as I was about to give up, biting my lips.

Neigh!

The sound of a horse’s cry like a savior came from behind.

“Lieutenant! Please get on quickly!”

A face I thought would never be reliable in my lifetime.

Kumbel stopped in front of me, leading a horse.

“How… no, never mind. Well done!”

Without leisure for other thoughts, I mounted the horse.

“Hyah!”

As soon as I got on, Kumbel firmly gripped the reins and started driving the horse.

Since the enemy’s means of transport was a carriage, the distance that had opened began to close rapidly.

“What are you planning to do?”

“We need to target the horses.”

The method to attack a carriage is quite simple.

Strike the horses that provide the power.

If even one horse gets injured, the whole thing would collapse, and the carriage would have no choice but to overturn.

“I’ll handle it with the dagger, so you just focus on increasing speed.”

“Understood!”

I pulled out a dagger from my chest and gripped it tightly in my right hand.

‘Aiming for the legs would be good, but it’s a bit difficult.’

If I throw it and fail, I’d have to take even bigger risks to stop the carriage.

‘Let’s just go for the body.’

While I was organizing the plan in my head, the distance to the carriage had almost closed and the Coachman looked back toward us.

And at that moment.

The carriage window opened and one of the kidnappers squeezed his body out and drew his bowstring.

“Damn it!”

Whoosh!

An arrow flying rapidly toward us.

I thought we were screwed, but that was just a thought born from my lack of trust.

Neighhhh!

Corrupt Soldier Kumbel pulled the horse’s reins to change direction and dodged the arrow.

‘What… what was that.’

A technique that couldn’t come out without real combat experience.

For a moment, I doubted my own eyes.

“The closer we get, the harder it becomes to dodge! Please throw the dagger as soon as you get an angle!”

“Al… alright!”

I calmed my flustered emotions as much as possible and focused all my attention on the dagger.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Kumbel’s evasive maneuvers dodging the arrows.

Even while doing so, the distance closed.

The moment I saw a path where the dagger could reach the body from a straight-line distance to the horse.

“Haaah!”

I threw the dagger with all my strength.

Whooooosh!

The dagger cutting through the air and advancing rapidly.

“Eek!”

The Coachman sensed something was wrong and tried to move the horse like Kumbel, but that wasn’t something a passive carriage could follow.

Thunk!

Neighhhhhh!!!

Of the two horses, the dagger stuck precisely into the body of the one running on the left side.

Blood burst from the Unnamed Character’s body as it began thrashing about, lifting both front legs.

“Dam… damn it! Calm down! I said calm down!”

The Coachman grabbed the reins and tried somehow to keep running, but how could that work?

‘Come on, even stepping on a thumbtack hurts like hell, so how could even a horse calm down after getting stabbed?’

If it were me, I would have climbed onto the remaining horse, cut my losses, and fled.

Neighhhh!

Since the carriage had essentially overturned, Kumbel stopped his horse at a slight distance.

Meanwhile, the kidnappers got out of the carriage.

Whether that was everyone who came out earlier, the number was the same – four.

‘We came farther than I thought. At this rate, it’ll take quite a while for the kids to arrive.’

It looked like we’d need at least 5 minutes.

“Are you going to… fight?”

“Isn’t that obvious? Get ready.”

When riding the horse, he was at Colonel Schultz’s level with some exaggeration, but I don’t know why he’s suddenly asking such questions.

“You took all the money and betrayed us? Damn bastard.”

One of the kidnappers, after confirming Kumbel’s face, spat out words filled with disgust.

“No… no, this is.”

Maybe because it was true.

Kumbel hesitated to speak for a moment, but that was only brief.

“You! Who violate The Empire’s laws! And kidnap innocent citizens! I will execute you seditious forces right here and now!”

Kumbel drew his sword and shouted.

If you didn’t know the truth, he was no different from an apostle of justice that would bring tears of emotion.

‘You’re reliable.’

An iron plate that wouldn’t even get scratched by ordinary shocks.

If he were an officer, he had the potential to reach at least Lieutenant Colonel rank.

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