I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 173

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Episode 173

“What time will I get off work today.”

Looking at things roughly, it seems difficult to leave before 10 PM.

‘When the hell is that damn Logistics Department head coming.’

I usually avoid going to the Commander because it’s burdensome, but recently I went directly to ask for a favor.

To send a Logistics Department head.

“He definitely said he’d do it back then, this fraud.”

Of course, I know there’s no choice since there’s no manpower right now.

But shouldn’t the people who need to survive at least survive?

‘Ah, I just want to transfer to another unit. Won’t some monsters pour out.’

Aren’t I a tough guy who didn’t even flinch in front of an Ogre?

Instead of holding this pen, I should be in the field…

Smack!

“Ugh, I’m crazy. I’ll get cursed.”

At that completely insane thought, I slapped my cheek with my right hand.

‘What field, get it together. Safety is the best.’

I pulled myself together again, but once you’re cursed, it doesn’t go away easily.

“Loyalty.”

While I was frantically working.

A familiar voice was heard.

“Why is the Adjutant here…?”

Lieutenant Penny, the Commander’s Adjutant.

When he comes looking for me, it’s always only troublesome business.

Typically.

“The Commander is looking for you.”

“Damn, no. The Commander is?”

I quickly cleared away my unfiltered inner thoughts and asked carefully.

“Yes, he’s looking for you urgently, so I don’t know the details either.”

“Urgently means I have to go right now?”

“That’s right.”

At the Adjutant’s words, my face unconsciously crumpled.

‘No, why is he calling me when there’s so much work like this.’

The Commander knows I’m damn busy, so he’s rarely called me recently.

This doesn’t feel good.

“Got it. Let’s go together.”

“Ah, I have more people to bring, so I’d be grateful if you could go up first.”

“Ah, it’s not just me going?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Okay.”

At the Adjutant’s words, my heart felt a little lighter.

‘What, it’s probably nothing special.’

Serious, heavy, and grave conversations usually happen in private meetings.

In conversations with multiple people, the weight given to individuals is reduced.

“I’ll be back, so organize the documents. For most things, just take my stamp and use it.”

“Understood.”

When work gets busy, tasks inevitably get simplified, so now my stamp is basically shared by everyone.

‘If there’s an accident from this, well, I can just retire.’

I’m ready anytime.

“I’ll go listen to what they say, and if it seems like nothing special, I’ll quietly leave.”

I made plans while using the bathroom and headed to the Commander’s office, but that was just a momentary dream.

“You’re here.”

When I opened the Commander’s office door, two people were there.

Looking at the atmosphere, I was the last one.

“Loyalty, I came because you called.”

“Phew, yes. Come sit down first. A very serious matter has just occurred.”

General Velom’s face, which usually showed at least a forced smile when he saw me, was particularly dark today.

‘What is it, did someone embezzle again?’

By the way, right now I’m prepared to turn a blind eye to anyone who embezzles.

Because if more people leave here, it’ll really be death.

“You’re Lieutenant Nent, right? The work you’re currently handling.”

“I’m serving as the commander of the heavy carriage company.”

“The transport battalion commander said you were sharp, and you figured it out like a ghost.”

General Velom shook his head, but I had no idea what he was talking about.

“And next to him.”

“Inspection Sergeant Major Jeypaul!”

A man with neatly combed hair.

He’s someone I got to know somewhat while working as the logistics director.

‘He’s a top-tier ace.’

Once he goes through something, most defective products get filtered out.

Not only is he meticulous, but his mathematical abilities are also outstanding.

He’s talent that’s hard to see as just a soldier.

“Plus our Lieutenant Paran. Just like a ghost. Did you hide an informant in the support unit or something?”

General Velom still making meaningless remarks.

And the problem unfolded from now on.

“From our support unit, it’s these three people. Still, I should be thankful it’s fewer compared to other places.”

“Um… Commander, is there some kind of problem?”

Eventually, as the highest-ranking among the three, I couldn’t contain my curiosity and asked.

“Ah, I dragged this out too long. My heart aches thinking about sending the lieutenant away.”

“Yes…? Where are you sending me?”

“From our support unit, these three will be joining the Western Expedition Army. Here are the personnel orders, so each of you check them.”

General Velom said this and placed three sheets of paper on the desk.

[Personnel Order]

Subject: Sergeant Major Jeypaul

Transfer: Western Support Unit -> Western Expedition Army Quartermaster Regiment Supply Division

Assignment: Inspection Officer

The above personnel transfer is hereby ordered

Lewis Rikan

[Personnel Order]

Subject: Lieutenant Nent

Transfer: Western Support Unit -> Western Expedition Army Quartermaster Regiment 2nd Transport Battalion

Assignment: Heavy Carriage Company Commander

The above personnel transfer is hereby ordered

Lewis Rikan

Personnel orders that were dizzying just to look at.

The problem was that among them, my personnel order was the most dizzying.

[Personnel Order]

Subject: Lieutenant Paran Oclo

Transfer: Western Support Unit -> 1st Ground Operations Regiment, 1st Infantry Battalion

Assignment: Infantry Battalion Commander

The above personnel transfer is hereby ordered

Demian Raikan

“Shi…”

‘Fuck.’

What kind of ridiculous personnel order is this supposed to be?

‘No, the first two are both in the quartermaster regiment. Why am I suddenly the only one in the ground operations regiment?’

Something was seriously wrong.

“Um, Commander? I’m clearly the plan director, aren’t I?”

“That’s right. You’re our support unit’s irreplaceable treasure.”

“Then why suddenly to a combat department?”

After struggling for about two months, I can now call myself a supply specialist.

Definitely.

But do these bastards have no respect for experience?

I asked about the ridiculous personnel order, but the answer that came back was simple.

“Well… that would be His Majesty the Emperor’s will, wouldn’t it? I’ve never seen an imperial seal stamped on a field officer’s personnel order in all my life. As expected, a lieutenant who receives His Majesty’s favor is truly different. Haha!”

General Velom showed a good-natured smile and patted my back.

I felt like I was going to throw up from indigestion.

‘Really fuck, the Emperor again?’

The fact that the imperial seal is stamped here means the Emperor literally intervened in my personnel matters.

‘No, wasn’t it enough that I brought Yalc Island? And he said he thought more highly of my supply-related abilities.’

He definitely said that, so why suddenly a combat department now?

This isn’t even playing around with people.

If it weren’t for the Emperor, I would have charged right at him.

“There’s also word to depart immediately, so I’ve prepared a carriage for 4 PM. Pack lightly. I’ll have someone send the rest of your things.”

“Understood.”

“Yes, I’ll prepare right away.”

Sergeant Jepol and Lieutenant Nent nodded with somewhat tense expressions.

However, I… couldn’t easily open my mouth.

‘Shit, this really isn’t right.’

Western Expedition Army.

Just looking at it, isn’t this something they assembled to fight properly with their heads blown off since Adman Castle was taken?

And among them, the 1st Infantry Battalion, which is first in the 1st Ground Operations Regiment, which is also first.

Hmm, right.

They’re telling me to die.

“Lieutenant Paran is going to the highest position among the important posts a lieutenant can take. I wonder if you’ll distinguish yourself again. Haha!”

“Th…thank you.”

General Velom laughed heartily again, not knowing my feelings.

Managing my expression and responding was the best I could do.

“But what happens to the Logistics Department and Planning Department when I leave?”

“That came up too, and for now they’re saying to leave it to Captain Dennis and Captain Joseph.”

‘If that’s the case, shit, they should have done that from the start…!’

Managing my blood pressure was becoming a job.

“Phew, I see. Understood. I’ll do a brief handover and go.”

“I’ll ask you to do that. You’ll be busy with preparations, so go ahead and leave.”

“Yes, loyalty!”

“Loyalty!!”

As General Velom said, since there wasn’t much time left until 4 PM, I went straight down to the department and delivered the news.

“Director? Then what about these documents from now on?”

“You can handle them. Plan Director as a captain – you’ve been promoted. You’ve been promoted.”

Captain Dennis’s face turned pale with shock.

I shouldn’t feel this way, but I felt somewhat good.

“Hey, I’m going to the front lines, man. Be grateful that you can stay here.”

“That’s true, but… I’ll do my best. And please take care of yourself.”

“Right.”

Since Captain Dennis had been handling director duties to some extent after things got busy, there wasn’t much to hand over.

The Logistics Department didn’t need it even more since Captain Joseph was more of an expert than me anyway.

“Thank you so much for everything. Please be careful.”

“Thank you, Director.”

While I was sitting and packing my things, department members including Sergeant Major Kairon approached one by one.

“Yes, thank you for everything. I had a good time thanks to you.”

Since farewells were familiar.

I had lunch together, concluded what might be our last moment, and boarded the carriage heading to Rimircastle.

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“Father, I want to keep Lieutenant Paran Oclo by my side in this war.”

The Emperor’s Office.

Louis’s business when he visited late in the evening was about Paran Oclo’s assignment.

‘Why was the personnel order already issued?’

He was carefully selecting a list of capable personnel to move with him and was about to request personnel orders.

But Paran Oclo’s personnel order had already been issued.

And in the Emperor’s name at that.

“Lieutenant Paran, you mean? That would be difficult. I’ve already made my decision.”

The Emperor’s decision wasn’t something that could be easily overturned.

However, since it wasn’t impossible, Louis didn’t give up.

“Lieutenant Paran Oclo will demonstrate his abilities even more at the command post. It’s a waste for him to be in an infantry battalion.”

“Hmm.”

The Emperor put down his pen and leaned back in his chair.

“What are you planning to use him for if you take him?”

“Lieutenant Paran is skilled in supply and tactics. I’m thinking of keeping him as a staff officer by my side to hear various opinions.”

“A staff officer.”

Tap! Tap!

The Emperor tapped the desk with his finger, finished his calculations, then spoke again.

“It doesn’t seem particularly more attractive than the personnel order I just issued. Go back.”

“Father, Lieutenant Paran is…”

“Everyone has a place where they shine brightest. And if you waver because one person is missing, that makes you a poor leader.”

“I… I understand.”

Since he couldn’t speak a third time, the Crown Prince nodded and left the room.

“Quite popular for someone so young.”

As the Western Expedition Army was being formed, there were more than a few places that tried to take Paran from his non-combat department.

First, the most aggressive was the Intelligence Agency.

General Calren moved directly, and it was almost confirmed, but a variable arose.

Due to a man who whispered a story too sweet to the Emperor’s ears.

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