I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 169

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Episode 169

“There are definitely some problems here.”

The Western Support Unit’s warehouse exchanges goods with not only Rimircastle, but dozens of other units as well.

That’s why work efficiency is important, but this is just too inconsiderate.

“And these things, their attitude when receiving goods is also wrong. They mark it as urgent and then act like they’re entitled to receive it…”

His complaints that burst forth seemed endless.

I took out my notebook and started writing them down one by one.

‘Why are there so many issues?’

What I heard from Joseph earlier was just the tip of the iceberg.

“The soldiers are dying from this tyrannical abuse of power that only increases work unnecessarily. Especially Kendel.”

“Yes, Sergeant Major.”

At Warrant Officer Tebett’s call, a soldier wearing corporal rank insignia stepped forward and answered.

“Show him.”

“It’s not a pretty sight though.”

Corporal Kendel hesitated for a moment, then lifted up his combat uniform top, revealing something like a Korean back brace that was securing his waist.

“He couldn’t rest properly and was working when his back gave out two days ago.”

“Ah…”

What should I say about this?

No matter how much I thought about it, it wasn’t easy to come up with an appropriate response.

“The other soldiers aren’t in normal condition either. Even if I get relieved of my position, I cannot send my soldiers into harm’s way while Rimircastle is abusing their power like this.”

Warrant Officer Tebett’s resolve was palpable.

His justification was perfect too.

“Phew, understood. As I mentioned at the beginning, I’ll resolve this. First, which department is abusing their power?”

“The Rimircastle Supply Regiment.”

“The Supply Regiment…”

Has it been over a year?

It’s the higher department of the Support Battalion where I used to serve.

“To be precise, it’s the officers and non-commissioned officers in the Regimental Headquarters Supply Division who handle material requests.”

“The Supply Regiment Supply Division, I see. It’s been a while, but since I used to work there, I’ll look into it.”

“Oh, you were stationed there?”

Did he think I could solve it?

Warrant Officer Tebett’s expression brightened considerably.

“Yes, I was briefly the Rimircastle Mess Hall Captain.”

“I think I remember hearing about that. You definitely distinguished yourself…”

“It wasn’t that significant. Anyway, I’ll try my best, so could you handle the requests that have come in for now?”

“That’s…”

“If this doesn’t get processed, it’ll actually give them justification. I’d be grateful if you could trust me and bear with it a little longer.”

Warrant Officer Tebett wasn’t stubborn enough to refuse a request backed by reasonable logic.

Eventually, he nodded his head.

“Phew, understood. But please know that our situation really isn’t good.”

“Of course. More than that, the soldiers here must really appreciate you. Having a Sergeant Major who stands up for them like this.”

“I only do it because I have to take responsibility if accidents happen. It’s nothing special.”

“I say that because I’ve seen many cases where that’s not the case.”

In typical military units, they work soldiers like machine parts regardless of whether they get hurt.

Then when their backs give out, they say “you should manage your own body” and just send them on leave.

‘Actually, if they at least give leave, that’s a relatively normal officer.’

I’ve seen cases where they stubbornly block leave, spouting nonsense about how setting precedents would be endless.

But a sergeant-level officer who stands up like this?

He’s at an unbelievable level for someone in the military.

“I’ll look into it and resolve it as quickly as possible. And for tonight’s dinner, go out for a company dinner and just give me the receipt.”

“Oh my, thank you!”

At the mention of a company dinner, the expressions of Warrant Officer Tebett and the soldiers brightened.

“Well then, please take care of things.”

“Thank you! Loyalty!”

“Loyalty!!”

I left the administrative office after receiving salutes from the Sergeant Major and soldiers.

‘Sigh, this isn’t going to be easy.’

To be honest, I thought the Support Battalion with the supply company was the source of the problem.

And if nothing had changed, the Support Battalion Commander would be Lieutenant Colonel Siel, so I thought I could just talk it out with her.

‘But suddenly the Supply Regiment Supply Division comes up.’

Right now, I have two options available to me.

‘First, go to the Division Commander.’

Given how favorable he is toward me, he’d solve it, but it feels like using too much power.

‘The second option is to contact the Supply Division directly, and this would be the right approach, wouldn’t it?’

I don’t know him personally, so honestly it’s a bit awkward, but there’s no better method than having the parties involved resolve it themselves.

“Right, the soldiers are working their backs off. I should at least do this much.”

Since a letter would take too long, I put in a request to the communications department for a call with the supply officer at Rimircastle.

And this request caused completely unexpected repercussions.

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Knock knock

“Captain Montein here. May I come in?”

“Come in.”

With the supply officer’s permission, Captain Montein opened the door to the office.

“Oh…? Loyalty!”

Captain Montein was startled to see Regimental Commander Colonel Paolo sitting on the office sofa and quickly saluted.

“What’s the matter?”

At Lieutenant Colonel Heten’s question, Captain Montein made a troubled expression and looked around once.

“Well… if you’re in a meeting, I’ll speak with you after it’s finished.”

“Don’t mind it and speak. I was about to get up anyway. Or is it something I shouldn’t hear?”

“N-no, that’s not it!”

At Colonel Paolo’s words, Captain Montein shook his head vigorously.

“Speak.”

“Yes!”

Since Lieutenant Colonel Heten also gave permission, Captain Montein cleared his throat once and opened his mouth.

“A call request came from the Western Support Unit supply officer for tomorrow morning.”

“Western Support Unit? Why would they…”

“They said they want to discuss something regarding urgent requests, and from what I heard, there have been many complaints from their warehouse recently. I think it’s probably related to that.”

Since Warrant Officer Tebett hadn’t been without expressing complaints, the staff who had been going back and forth to receive supplies from the support unit roughly knew the situation.

“That thing about frequently requesting supplies making things difficult?”

“Yes, it’s probably related to that. Haven’t the cases increased again recently?”

At Captain Montein’s words, Lieutenant Colonel Heten frowned and shook his head.

“What? People whose job is to pull out supplies are saying it’s difficult? Have they lost their minds?”

“I think the same way.”

Lieutenant Colonel Heten spoke as if it was absurd.

Captain Montein also nodded his head.

“The world has gotten soft. In wartime, when told to pull supplies, they should do it immediately. Didn’t they say the officer there changed?”

“Yes, I understand the previous officer went to the Inspection Bureau for embezzlement and a new one was assigned.”

“Tsk tsk, since a new person came, the sergeant major must be showing off and giving them a hard time. Getting swayed by such things, pathetic. Pathetic. Don’t you think so?”

At Lieutenant Colonel Heten’s question, Colonel Paolo nodded.

“There have been too many soft-natured officers lately. I agree.”

“Captain.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Accept the call request. I need to give them a sharp word while we’re at it. They’re disgracing officers.”

“Understood!”

Captain Montein made a note in his notebook and then looked up.

“Then I’ll be going. Loyalty!”

“Oh, but what’s the name of that new officer?”

“The name? Um, please wait a moment.”

At Lieutenant Colonel Heten’s words, Captain Montein took out the notebook he had put in his pocket and opened it again.

“Well… ah, I found it. Lieutenant Paran Oclo.”

Crash.

As soon as Captain Montein finished speaking.

The sound of a glass teacup falling to the floor and breaking echoed.

“R-Regimental Commander, are you alright?!”

At the sound of the teacup shattering, Captain Montein raised his voice.

But right now, it wasn’t reaching his ears at all.

“Are you… insane?”

“Pardon…?”

Captain Montein tilted his head and asked back at the incomprehensible words.

At that sight, Colonel Paolo felt a strong pull at the back of his neck.

“Don’t you know Lieutenant Paran Oclo?”

“Oh… ah.”

Captain Montein, who belatedly recalled the name, opened his eyes wide.

And Lieutenant Colonel Heten, who had been listening to this, shot up from his seat.

“Hey, you crazy bastard! Why didn’t you say that! If I had gone there not knowing anything and scolded him…”

Lieutenant Paran Oclo, already too well known as someone the Emperor favors.

If he scolded him and rumors spread.

‘Next year’s promotion to colonel…’

The Lieutenant Colonel’s blood pressure shot up at the situation where he nearly stepped on a landmine at the most critical time.

“You bastard, aren’t you going to get your act together?! You, haa…”

He was about to raise his voice, but knowing there was no malicious intent, Lieutenant Colonel Heten shook his head.

“Fine. It’s fortunate that I asked.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Go out and bring in the supply list from the personnel who recently made emergency requests.”

“Yes…!”

After Captain Montein left the room, the personnel in charge of each item category entered the supply officer’s room shortly after.

And the future that awaited them was.

“You bastards, what kind of privilege do you think making emergency supply requests is?! You should only do it when it’s really necessary! Are you trying to embarrass me by doing such a shitty job?!”

Shouting loud enough to echo outside.

Anyone who had submitted even one emergency request had to spend about two hours getting chewed out in the supply officer’s room that day.

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【Lieutenant Paran, it’s really been a long time. Have you been well?】

When I connected to Rimircastle through the heavy communication device right on time.

An uncommon husky voice reached my ears.

“Co… Colonel Paolo?”

【I’m touched that you recognized me right away.】

“Not at all. How have you been all this time?”

【I’ve been doing well without any problems. Except for being surprised every time I hear news about the Lieutenant from afar.】

“Ha… haha, but the supply officer…”

The person I requested to speak with this time was Lieutenant Colonel Heten, the supply officer, not Colonel Paolo.

【He’s right next to me, go ahead and speak.】

【Ahem, this is Lieutenant Colonel Heten.】

A somewhat heavy voice.

For some reason, he seemed nervous.

“Loyalty! This is Lieutenant Paran Oclo.”

After giving a verbal salute and exchanging a few more formal words, we got to the main point.

“The reason I requested this call is because recently the number of emergency cases…”

【I’m well aware of it. Lieutenant, don’t worry. We identified and resolved the entire situation yesterday.】

“Excuse me…?”

I hadn’t said anything yet, so what exactly did they resolve?

My brain froze for a moment and I couldn’t speak.

【When the supply officer and I looked into it, these guys had been using emergency requests like some kind of privilege. Really… the subordinates have lost their minds.】

“Uh…”

I wanted to actively agree, but it was also awkward to do so.

【So yesterday the supply officer called them in and properly scolded them all afternoon. On top of that, I’m considering disciplinary action, so don’t worry too much about it.】

‘No. No. You’re going to impose disciplinary action too?’

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