I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 177

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Episode 177

Thwack! Thwack!! Thwack!!!!

“Push forward! We need to strike now!”

“Uaaahhh!!!”

On the second day of the tournament, as soon as Corporal Seuten’s team took down two enemies, they picked up the tempo.

“Block them! We have to stop them here!”

Thwack!

“Number 5 down!”

“Damn it!”

When the level of attack received would be considered fatal if the weapons were real swords, the referee’s call declaring combat incapacitation.

As their numbers dwindled more and more, Corporal Vingard’s team had no choice but to be swept away.

“Number 3 down!”

“Number 7 down!”

Five members remaining.

Four members.

The fewer they became, the faster the pace grew.

Eventually, all ten were taken down, ending the first match of the round of 32.

“Victory! Team Seuten!”

“Nice!!!”

“Well done! This is it! Let’s go all the way to victory!”

Ten men embracing each other and celebrating as soon as the match ended.

By the way, members from all three companies were mixed together there.

Not only that, but relationships that weren’t on good terms were included too.

‘Nice to see.’

How wonderful it is when they get along well.

They should have been like this from the start.

“Next up, Team Edoc versus Team Python!”

Since there were so many participants, the matches continued immediately.

Twenty members stepped up to the center of the training ground.

“Put on your vests, and sit down immediately when I say so. No complaints.”

“Yes sir!!”

The soldiers nodded at the words of Sergeant Orwin, who was in charge of training and serving as referee.

“Ready!”

The soldiers wearing vests took their positions with serious eyes.

A calm like the calm before the storm.

Anyone could see they were serious right now.

“Begin!”

“Let’s gooo!!!”

“Crush them!!!”

As soon as Sergeant Orwin’s hand pointing toward the sky came down, the soldiers charged forward.

This time, both teams were quite aggressive.

‘Looking at their formations and such, everyone clearly shows signs of training from yesterday.’

I heard they held strategy meetings late into the night in the barracks besides the training ground.

All those results were visible to the eye.

“Oh…?”

As the distance rapidly closed and I thought they would collide.

Six of the ten members from Corporal Edoc’s team spread out left and right.

The four remaining in the main force were the bulky ones, including Corporal Edoc.

When they took defensive positions, a quite decent formation was established.

“Don’t mind them and crush through!”

Anyone could see the intention to surround and attack from all sides.

Corporal Python thought it was rather an opportunity and charged from the front, swinging his wooden sword.

Thwack!!!

Two wooden swords clashing hard in mid-air.

Thwack! Thwack! Thwack!!!

Contrary to his words about crushing through, breaking through the four bulky men who had completely entered defensive mode was absolutely not an easy task.

“Damn it!!!”

Corporal Python realized something was wrong, but it was already too late.

Thwack!

“Number 12 down!”

“Number 17 down!”

The encirclement formation was complete.

Under attacks coming from all directions, Corporal Python’s team could only be helplessly overwhelmed.

“I’m taking at least one with me!”

Though he sensed defeat, Corporal Python, who had his pride, glared and swung his wooden sword.

Swoosh! Thwack!

Corporal Python closed in after one feint attack.

And his opponent, Corporal Edoc… was completely fooled.

Thud!

“Number 1 down!”

A wooden sword that struck the abdomen really hard.

At the same time, Corporal Edoc’s elimination was declared.

‘Well done, well done.’

That movement just now was real combat itself.

Unfortunately, Corporal Edoc’s team took the victory, but judging by atmosphere alone, it was Corporal Python’s victory.

“The soldiers’ level is higher than I thought. It’s entertaining to watch.”

Colonel Schultz, who had watched the match beside me, showed a satisfied reaction.

“Yes, and there’s much more organized movement coming out than expected.”

“This training is definitely effective. I did this often when I was in Special Forces too.”

“Is… is that so?”

“Of course, in Special Forces we used real swords, not wooden ones. Combat sense comes first.”

‘No. No. Safety comes first. Good sir.’

The priorities are completely wrong.

“My blood is boiling too. I should participate directly next time.”

At Colonel Schultz’s words, I unconsciously recalled the scene where he faced multiple opponents alone during the enemy ship seizure operation.

‘He’d probably win even if he went in right now and fought 10 against 1.’

Seriously, this person is not the same species as humans.

“If the opportunity arises, I’ll prepare for it.”

“I look forward to it. By the way, when is the Lieutenant’s turn?”

“Two matches after this one.”

“Then I should start preparing soon.”

By the way, using my Battalion Commander privilege, I didn’t compete yesterday and am participating from today’s round of 32.

‘I was too busy to start from the bottom.’

The matches held simultaneously everywhere to narrow it down to 32 teams.

In a situation where I had to manage all that, having ten officers absent wasn’t easy.

“Yes, so I’ll get up and go now.”

“Show us something good.”

“I’ll do my best.”

I spoke with a voice that carried some determination, then came down from the platform and headed toward where my team members were.

“You’ve arrived, sir.”

Lieutenant Larsen, who was checking the tactics one more time, noticed me and spoke up.

“Ready?”

“Yes, I’ve loosened up my body. You should warm up too, Battalion Commander.”

“Right.”

Since my muscles shouldn’t be surprised, I did some light stretching.

‘I’m not at an age where I need to be careful yet, but I should still be cautious.’

You get caught off guard and then it hits you.

“Team Battalion Commander! And Team Gelvin, please come up to the platform!”

While I was warming up and reminding myself of the tactics, it was soon our turn and Sergeant Orwin called our team.

“Phew, let’s go.”

“Yes!!”

Team members whose eyes radiated with intensity.

Not just me, but since they’re also company commanders or squad leaders, victory would be important to them too.

“What will you do about the vest?”

“It’s the rules, so I have to wear it.”

I answered Sergeant Orwin’s question without hesitation and put on vest number 1.

‘Ugh, it’s damp.’

After going through many soldiers before, it was quite soaked with sweat.

‘Well… let’s think of it as the soldiers’ passion.’

Thinking as positively as possible, I went to my position to prepare and checked out the opposition.

‘The kids look a bit uncomfortable.’

Ten soldiers including Corporal Gelvin on the opposite side.

Every single one of them looked like they had eaten shit.

And this was naturally because of my existence.

‘Sorry. I didn’t want to do this either.’

It’s all because of Colonel Schultz over there, so I hoped they would hate him instead.

However, unfortunately, they would have no reason to hate Colonel Schultz.

“Wait.”

When everyone had taken their positions and Sergeant Orwin was doing a final check.

Colonel Schultz, who had been on the platform, stood up from his seat and spoke.

‘What now.’

An unplanned sudden action.

Very unsettling.

“The Battalion Commander is going out directly, but thinking about it, it would be boring to just do it normally.”

Colonel Schultz said that and, as if he had an interesting idea, slightly raised the corners of his mouth.

“If you beat the team the Battalion Commander is on, regardless of whether you win overall, I’ll give 50 gold as a special prize.”

A substantial special prize suddenly offered.

The eyes of the ten people across from me suddenly began to burn with competitive spirit.

But the real problem was just beginning.

“Additionally, to whoever takes down the Battalion Commander, I’ll give a sword I used to use. In terms of value, it’s probably worth at least 50 gold. How about it, do you all feel a bit more energized now?”

Colonel Schultz putting up not one but two rewards.

And he’s saying he’ll give a sword to whoever takes me down.

A sword received after having one’s skills recognized by someone who would become a member of the Imperial Knights.

This has value beyond money – it’s a lifetime conversation starter and honor.

And naturally, it’s far more valuable than any risk that comes from beating up the Battalion Commander once.

“Yes!!!!”

Ten soldiers answering Colonel Schultz’s question loudly.

Their voices were directed at Colonel Schultz, but their blazing eyes were aimed at me.

‘Wait… wait, I can feel killing intent.’

Something’s gone wrong again.

And Colonel Schultz, who created this situation…

“Now this looks worth watching. Both teams will be expecting a good show, so make sure to deliver.”

Was sitting back down, looking completely satisfied.

‘Damn, Special Forces really doesn’t suit me.’

Intelligence Agency and Special Forces.

Getting involved with these two organizations is just exhausting no matter what you do.

“Can… can we start the match?”

Sergeant Orwin asked while reading my mood.

“Start it.”

“Yes! Ready!”

Sergeant Orwin raised his hand, and naturally I lowered my stance.

‘Phew, let’s go. I can win easily enough with skill alone.’

And this time I’m not alone.

Nine reliable team members.

If I trust them, there should be no problem.

“Begin!”

“Uaaahhhhh!!! Let’s go!!! Charge!!!”

As Sergeant Orwin’s arm came down, the soldiers led by Corporal Gelvin began charging while screaming battle cries.

‘What… what’s with this momentum.’

Do they really see me as their Battalion Commander right now?

Looking at their expressions, definitely not.

“We’re going with charge formation!”

“Okay!”

Following the command of Lieutenant Larsen, the commander of this battle, we formed the pre-arranged formation.

Naturally, I was at the front.

I planned to block the charging soldiers while breaking through at the same time.

But a variable occurred.

“Battalion Commander! We’re sorry!”

“Move aside! I’ll do it!”

All ten of these damn guys came charging at me specifically.

Thwack! Thwack!

Wooden swords flying from both directions.

There was no answer to this, so I pulled back while desperately parrying what I could.

‘These guys are blinded by the reward!’

I tried to create as much distance as possible, but it wasn’t as easy as I hoped.

Thwack! Thwack! Thwack!

“Battalion Commander!”

“What!”

“I’ll apologize later!”

Swoosh! Thwack!!!

Corporal Gelvin practically went crazy, closing the distance while swinging his sword.

‘Damn, what are the other guys doing.’

When I turned my head to look around, everyone was at least engaged in combat with soldiers.

‘The formation… is completely ruined.’

The tactics we initially planned?

That stuff became meaningless.

‘This is how… it gets countered?’

If I end this battle in victory, it definitely needs revision.

And to achieve victory… I need to reduce their numbers first.

“I don’t think… you’ll need to apologize!”

Clang!!!

After lightly deflecting the sword, I put strength into my hand and swung hard.

“Ugh!”

Corporal Gelvin was pushed back with his shoulder trembling from the relatively heavy attack.

However, the problem is that the number of enemies I have to face right now isn’t just one.

Swoosh!

If it had been one-on-one, I might have been able to settle it, but I had to dodge because of the attack coming from the side.

“Tsk.”

As if it had been a decisive attack, the soldier wearing vest number 13 clicked his tongue and frowned.

‘No… these guys are being way too serious.’

That attack just now.

Seeing how it precisely aimed for the neck, it was a real combat technique.

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