I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 180

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Episode 180

“So now I need to prepare meals for an additional 20,000 people. Isn’t there some good method?”

“Uh… why are you asking me that.”

It’s already been a week since I took office as Battalion Commander.

The battalion atmosphere has been good lately, and I’ve been spending more peaceful days than I initially thought.

But the Crown Prince, an unwelcome guest, made a surprise visit and occupied the sofa.

“When it comes to military meals, isn’t the Lieutenant the greatest expert in the entire Empire?”

‘No, I’m not.’

If I’m the greatest expert when all I can cook is fried eggs, then what are other people supposed to be?

“You flatter me.”

Actually, it’s not even flattery, it seems like his eyes are just crossed.

‘He’s still young but already lost his marbles.’

How does he plan to lead the Empire when the future Emperor has such poor judgment of people?

This is why hereditary succession is hopeless.

‘Leaders should really be chosen through fair elections.’

Of course, I have no intention of rebelling.

Not only can I not waste this precious second life I received, but I’m living with a diamond spoon, aren’t I?

“Flattery? Didn’t the Lieutenant design the entire system here at Rimircastle?”

“I received a lot of help from my family.”

The food supply system that feeds tens of thousands of people.

I came up with the idea, but most of the detailed aspects inside are the work of the guild’s brains.

“I think only the Oclo Family and the Lieutenant can break through this problem. The officers at Command Post are just saying things like reducing rations, but how would that work?”

‘That won’t work.’

I don’t know what kind of person is stuck in the command post, but they’re definitely insane.

‘When morale management is the top priority before battle, suggesting to reduce rations. They must be crazy.’

It’s not much different from indirectly saying they want to lose and be ruled by the Adits brothers.

“Sigh, so what exactly is the problem now?”

“The existing 50,000 people were already barely getting by day to day, and if 20,000 more are added, there’s no solution.”

The problem the Crown Prince explained.

Well, having been a Mess Hall Captain, I expected this.

‘Cooking meals for 70,000 people isn’t easy.’

Even running multiple dining halls at full capacity would be difficult.

‘In this case, there’s the option of combat rations, but if we’re going to do that, it would be better to just reduce portions.’

It’s not like we’re on an expedition, but giving combat rations as regular meals while just stationed?

Though it’s a low possibility, the Rimircastle soldiers’ rebellion might be recreated.

“You must have a headache.”

“Looking into this, it’s not something that gets solved by fixing just one thing. We need to solve it immediately, but I’m at a complete loss.”

The more I hear, the more this seems like a serious problem.

And a thought suddenly occurred to me.

‘This is a chance to fall back to the rear.’

An expert dispatched to solve an unprecedented meal problem.

The justification is also appropriate.

‘I can see it. The escape route.’

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

I’m not stupid enough to miss this.

“Your Highness.”

“Did you think of some method?”

“In my view, this is very serious and as Your Highness said, it needs immediate resolution.”

Words delivered in a more serious voice than ever before.

The Crown Prince synchronized with me and nodded.

“As expected, we think alike.”

“Yes, and to solve this, we need to either upgrade the current system or find a completely new method.”

“Oh, that’s right. To solve this problem, we’d have to do that.”

The slowly building setup – this could be considered a work of art.

‘His reaction is more enthusiastic than I thought.’

As expected, guys raised like hothouse flowers are easy to handle.

“Since it’s a major operation, I think we’d need to pour time into examining it. I can’t do it, so I think it would be good to find a capable person to take responsibility.”

“Why can’t the Lieutenant do it?”

“That’s…”

At the Crown Prince’s question, as if I’d been waiting, I rolled my eyes and pointed to the documents piled on the desk.

“To handle the Infantry Battalion duties His Majesty gave me, even using the entire day isn’t enough. I’m truly sorry, but while I’m serving as Infantry Battalion Commander, it seems difficult.”

“Oh my, are you that busy with work?”

“With regular training, meetings, and administrative work, adding more is physically impossible.”

To be honest, I’m not that busy.

‘What would someone whose role is just to go fight have to do before battle?’

Administrative work?

Compared to when I was in the Support Division, it’s one-tenth.

The rest is training and meetings now, but what’s there to that?

‘Meetings are just going and pretending to listen, and training isn’t really my job.’

Just go, take a quick look, and shout some encouragement and it’s done.

To be really honest, Infantry Battalion Commander? Assuming we don’t go into battle, this is sweet as honey.

“The Lieutenant really should have come to my side instead of being Infantry Battalion Commander, but Colonel Schultz convinced His Majesty.”

‘Exactly. How many people are suffering because of one crazy Special Forces guy?’

How can someone who makes the Crown Prince struggle like this be in the Imperial Knights?

Unqualified. Completely unqualified.

“Hah, as Your Highness’s faithful subject, I want to help even if it means grinding my bones, to contribute to victory. I’m so sad.”

Pretending to be utterly depressed, I sighed, closed my eyes, and shook my head.

“This really gives me a headache.”

The Crown Prince pressed his forehead with his hand and fell into deep thought.

‘Brother, just get me out of here. Then I’ll somehow solve the meal problem.’

Of course, if I solve it too quickly, I might be sent back to the Infantry Battalion, so a bit slowly.

“I have no choice but to personally appeal to His Majesty the Emperor once more.”

“To His Majesty…?”

“This would be the third time, so I’ll probably hear unpleasant words, but what can I do? Right now I need the Lieutenant.”

When he said such things with that handsome blonde face, I felt somewhat strange.

‘That’s quite aggressive courting.’

And what’s surprising is that including this time, he’s asked the Emperor for me three times.

‘Is this like the three visits to the thatched cottage?’

It’s definitely not to that degree, but somehow there’s too much foam right now.

“There’s no need to take such risks…”

“Don’t worry. I’m still his son, so what could happen?”

‘No. I’m worried because I think I might suffer damage, not you.’

Would I be crazy enough to worry about the Crown Prince who lives the best life in the Empire?

It’s because I feel like something will definitely affect me.

“Is… is that so?”

“I’ll find a way somehow, so Lieutenant, just think about solving the current problem.”

“Understood.”

It’s quite burdensome that he’s even talking to the Emperor, but if I can get out of here, what can’t I do?

I nodded while sending him a trusting look.

“This kind of thing should be handled when it comes up. I’ll come get you when there are results.”

“Yes! I’ll research it from various angles in the meantime!”

Was it the driving force that comes with being the Crown Prince?

He left the room to contact the Emperor before anyone could stop him.

‘Ugh, when I get married later, I shouldn’t have a son like that.’

A son who asks again for something I’ve already said no to twice.

There’s no precious child like this precious child.

‘Well, if he takes after me, he’d be excellent.’

I don’t see any major variables unless he marries poorly.

“Anyway, this is sweet.”

The Crown Prince has rolled up his sleeves and stepped forward, and since the problem is serious, the Emperor can’t refuse, right?

Then naturally I’ll receive a position related to supply.

‘Infantry Battalion, it was short, but thank you.’

Actually, I’m not really grateful.

I’m just relieved I can throw it to someone else before the expedition bomb explodes.

“Still, heaven gives me a break for working hard.”

It was only natural that my mood improved dramatically.

I continued my work in a somewhat upbeat state.

Until I saw the Crown Prince’s face the next day, that is.

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[Personnel Order]

Subject: Lieutenant Paran Oclo

Appointment: Western Expedition Army Supply Officer

Concurrent Position: 1st Infantry Battalion Commander, 1st Ground Operations Regiment

The above personnel assignment is hereby ordered

Lewis Rikan

“Lieutenant, I talked with His Majesty and Colonel Schultz and brought the best result. How about it? Now we can work together. Haha!”

Louis extends his hand for a handshake with the most cheerful face in the world.

Is this crazy?

‘Shit, this isn’t right.’

When he said he brought a personnel order, I was excited like a child unwrapping a present.

But what was inside wasn’t a robot car or Barbie doll, but some kind of viper.

“Uh, Your Highness the Crown Prince. I’m really sorry, but as I mentioned yesterday, physically I don’t have the conditions to do two things simultaneously.”

“Don’t worry about that. I discussed everything with Colonel Schultz and came up with a solution.”

“A solution, you say…?”

“We decided to reduce the workload of the Infantry Battalion. So you’ll have much more free time than before, right? You can do it then.”

“Uh…”

“And you don’t need to come all the way to Command Post for supply-related work, you can handle it here. So I’m thinking of installing a communication line connected to my office here. How about it?”

The Crown Prince makes an expression as if he used his head quite a bit and wants me to praise him quickly.

To be completely honest, I wanted to slap him across the face.

‘What kind of crazy talk is this?’

Reduce the Infantry Battalion’s work?

Then who does that work?

And if someone else handles the Battalion Commander’s work, it’ll cause problems with situational awareness later.

‘So he went to Colonel Schultz and asked him to reduce my work?’

Well, from the Crown Prince’s perspective, it’s perfectly reasonable behavior, but by my standards, it’s just dizzying.

“I wonder if that’s possible… I’m worried we might do both jobs half-heartedly and ruin everything.”

“I have no doubt that Lieutenant can accomplish it sufficiently. So don’t refuse.”

‘Shit, accomplish it sufficiently my ass. It’s easy to say when it’s someone else’s job.’

I’d like to tear up the personnel order, but actually, once the Crown Prince brought it, refusal is impossible.

Imperial authority is absolute, and if I refuse, I’ll have to face an unbearable storm head-on.

‘I want to rebel.’

But I have to endure it.

Because I have too much to lose.

Actually, I can’t even do it…

“Phew, I’ll give it a try.”

I took a deep breath as if making a big decision and received the personnel order.

Of course, while thinking something else inside.

‘Anyway, since I don’t need to go directly to Command Post, I’ll delay as much as possible using being busy as an excuse.’

Then he’ll think his judgment was wrong and take some measures, right?

If someone else solves it when the fire falls on their feet, that’s even better.

‘My conscience exploded? The ones whose conscience really exploded are these bastards giving me concurrent positions.’

They have no basic consideration for humans.

‘They just keep pushing me around because I always comply.’

I need to establish discipline this time.

But unfortunately, these royals know all too well how to work people to the bone.

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