I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 184

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Episode 184

“Ion, you don’t know much about carriage manufacturing, right?”

“Yeah, but if I mobilize the family’s connections, anything is possible.”

If others said this, you’d wonder what nonsense they were talking about, but since the eldest son of the Velburn Ducal Family was saying it, it carried unusual persuasive power.

‘Well, that’s something I could do too though.’

This project is being led by the Crown Prince, who has even more power than the Velburn Ducal Family.

‘If I use that man’s name to ask for cooperation, who would refuse.’

You could say it’s omnipotent.

“We don’t have much time, so let’s cleanly divide up the work first. First, Lieutenant Perom.”

“Yes…!”

“I’m going to bring someone from the Catering Company. Then you’ll design the carriage together with that person. If I explain the big picture…”

I explained the idea of assigning roles to the carriage as simply as possible.

“It’s not about being able to make any dish inside, but specializing in just one thing. Do you understand what I mean?”

“Yes…! I think I’ll get a perfect grasp if I look at the cooking equipment too, but I’ll look into that myself.”

“Right, when you don’t understand well, moving your feet is the best.”

If your head is a bit lacking, you can make up for it with your body, right?

There’s no need to sit around worrying about it.

“And if it’s difficult or you need help, it’s okay to spend money, so you can seek external consultation.”

“Understood!”

Having said this much, I have no doubt he’ll figure it out on his own.

‘If it’s difficult, he’ll probably use the dad card.’

He can even bring his grandfather if needed, as long as we get the blueprints.

“What should I do?”

Ion asking about his role after I finished explaining to Perom.

There doesn’t seem to be much to assign him, but there’s exactly one thing.

“So we can immediately start manufacturing once the design is ready, get unconditional cooperation from nearby carriage manufacturers and cooking equipment companies.”

Originally I was planning to do it myself, but if an excellent worker appeared, that changes things, doesn’t it?

“I’ll set it up so we can start manufacturing right away once the design is ready.”

“Good, it’s nice having people. Everyone might have a hard time, but think that what we’re doing is saving 70,000 lives and burn with passion.”

“Yes…! I’ll do my best.”

Our Lieutenant Perom definitely looks ready to burn brightly.

Very good to see.

‘The more you work, the easier it gets for me, so please let’s go to the end.’

Anyway, since role division was finished, now it was time to get to work.

First, I went to the Catering Company and kidnapped Corporal Ret, who had long practical experience with cooking equipment, and attached him to Lieutenant Perom.

“This guy, well, he’s knowledgeable about cooking equipment to the point where he even grilled meat that Her Highness the Princess ate, so he’ll be helpful.”

“Catering Company Sergeant… Ret.”

“Please… please take care of me. Lieutenant Perom… I’m Perom.”

Corporal Ret still looked flustered since I literally kidnapped him as the expression goes.

But somehow Lieutenant Perom was being even more awkward.

‘Well, they’ll manage somehow.’

Whether they fight or become sworn brothers, as long as results come out.

‘Does this mean I’ve finished all the setup?’

Design part is done, and Ion took charge of manufacturing too, so it’s done.

“Perfect.”

Could I run a team more efficiently than this?

I’m confident that it might be similar, but absolutely couldn’t be surpassed.

‘About an hour left until lunch. Let’s go to the quarters to sleep a bit and report to the Infantry Battalion in the afternoon.’

A nap enjoyed by going to the quarters during work hours.

I guarantee it’ll be sweeter than anything else in this world.

“Lieutenant Perom.”

“Yes…! Team leader!”

“Answer comfortably. How long are you going to stay that tense?”

A lieutenant might see a major as a heavenly existence, but in terms of class, there’s only a 3-class difference.

Plus, if he’s going to be uncomfortable with a face he has to see continuously, work won’t flow.

‘As someone who pursues a family-like atmosphere, I can’t leave it like this.’

A stiff corporate atmosphere where people call each other by English nicknames and keep their ages secret?

It doesn’t match the military, which is worse than small companies.

“I’m not… not being tense.”

“Yeah right, you’re not being tense.”

Since drinking alcohol is currently prohibited, getting close through alcohol seems difficult, so I should take him out and buy him a meal.

Anyway, the important thing is.

“In the afternoon I have to handle Infantry Battalion duties, so if there’s something urgent, come over there. Otherwise, report tomorrow.”

“Ah, you’re not coming to work here in the afternoon?”

“Yeah, it’s a concurrent position. And there’s something I need to look into, so I’ll leave first. See you tomorrow.”

“Yes…! Loyalty!”

“Loyalty!”

Lieutenant Perom and Corporal Ret saluted toward me.

Feeling guilt the size of a fingernail, I packed my bag and fled the office like escaping…

Click!

“Oh! Major, where are you headed?”

The moment I opened the door, I ran into the Crown Prince right in front of my nose.

It seemed like he was about to enter our office.

‘Damn, I should have moved 10 seconds faster.’

Just seeing his face makes my stomach churn.

“I was on my way to do data research related to carriage manufacturing.”

“As expected, so passionate. Thanks to the Major, my heart feels light. How reassuring.”

As the Crown Prince said, his expression was more relaxed than before, and his skin had vitality.

‘You sucked my energy and came back to life.’

This is no different from a vampire.

“It’s only an honor that I can lighten Your Highness’s burden even a little.”

“Display your abilities to your heart’s content. I’ll support you from behind.”

‘No. I don’t have any abilities to display.’

I’ve felt this since before, but his eyes are really skewed in the right way.

“You’re too kind. I absolutely don’t have such abilities.”

“Even being modest, there’s indeed a reason for success.”

“Ha… haha, but what brings you here?”

Since the Crown Prince was trying to enter the office, he must have business.

“Ah, that’s right. It’s nothing else, but from now on, have the Major join the staff meetings too.”

“Pardon…?”

Staff meetings.

Just hearing it, it seems like a major should naturally be able to go, but that’s not the case at all.

‘If it’s a Crown Prince-led meeting, it’s at least colonel level.’

I know that besides Colonel Schultz, no one from the regiment attends.

“How could I be in such a place?”

“Well, naturally it’s because the Major is key personnel. Come and tell us your thoughts without reservation.”

Sparkling eyes.

He was expecting something from me again.

‘Does he really think I’m some machine that produces gold when you turn it?’

Of course, it has been producing results so far.

Perhaps because of that, the bubble doesn’t make sense.

‘Still, well… it doesn’t seem too bad either.’

A meeting presided over by the Crown Prince.

Naturally, all important matters including operations are discussed and decided there.

‘Just obtaining information there would dramatically increase my survival rate.’

And as long as I don’t step forward and voice opinions, honestly there’s no reason to draw attention.

‘Even if the Crown Prince asks, I can just say I don’t know and that’s it.’

Thinking about it again, since it’s a proposal with nothing to lose, I nodded pleasantly.

“I’m grateful for Your Highness’s consideration. I’ll attend the meetings from now on and though my mind is humble, I’ll work it hard.”

“Good. I’m looking forward to it. And when can we expect to see the supply carriage?”

“The supply carriage, you mean? Uh…”

The Crown Prince asking for a completion date when I haven’t even dipped my pen in ink yet.

Quite the demanding customer.

“If we finalize the design, select a contractor and have it made, I think the prototype will take about 5 days.”

I cut it reasonably short since setting it too long might invite nagging.

“That takes a bit longer than I thought.”

He showed a somewhat disappointed reaction, which was absurd.

‘5 days is a long time to design and create something that didn’t exist before?’

I can’t even fathom what kind of speed he was thinking of.

“Since it’s an important item, we’re putting our heart and soul into it, so I’d be grateful if you could wait just a little.”

“Right. Above all, what’s important is the level of completion that can conduct war.”

The Crown Prince showed a reaction like he was being generous, and it was work holding back my fist from flying out.

‘If completion is so important, shouldn’t you give at least a month?’

There’s no such thing as common sense.

“Yes, I understand.”

“Go on then. You must be busy, so you shouldn’t be here doing this.”

‘At least he knows I’m busy.’

Thinking it was truly fortunate, I gave my greetings and left headquarters.

‘Damn, going to my quarters to lie down like this feels somewhat cheap.’

I’m confident I absolutely won’t get caught, and as a Lieutenant I do have some freedom.

But didn’t I just tell the Crown Prince I was going to work?

If rumors somehow spread that I was sleeping in my quarters in this situation.

“Right, a person must always be good at sensing downfall.”

If you get greedy, you just go down hard.

‘Sigh, even when I try to rest for a bit, he comes and gives me looks.’

Sighing, I turned my horse’s direction and headed toward the Infantry Battalion.

* * *

“They say the enemy has increased their troop scale by about 20,000 to 30,000 from the original plan.”

Belzium Castle conference room.

General Wolf, the Third Army Corps commander also called the General of Snow Mountain for his white hair, spoke about the contents written in the report that came up from Reconnaissance Command.

“I’m wondering if we should also request troop support, what does everyone think.”

When General Wolf asked the commanders for their opinions, everyone pondered briefly then began to speak one by one.

“Wouldn’t it be better to receive support? Having more troops can’t be bad, and the enemy’s scale is now hard to ignore.”

Looking at the maximum estimate, an increase of 30,000.

That would make it 80,000.

With 30,000 currently stationed at Belzium Castle, it’s nearly a 3-to-1 difference.

“That’s certainly true. More troops can’t be bad.”

Since victory is the top priority, as long as supply isn’t a problem, the more troops the better.

“Yes, to maintain the current momentum, it seems right to definitely receive support and achieve victory.”

“Shouldn’t we eliminate variables? I also think receiving support is wise.”

Even if they’re told they received excessive support, what’s important to them is victory.

“What do you think, Lieutenant Colonel Baren?”

General Wolf looked at Baren Seto, the newly joined tactical staff officer, and asked.

“Having more troops would naturally be good, but I think the fact that we’ll win even without them remains unchanged.”

A voice full of confidence.

Baren’s words didn’t end there.

“And since I was in the capital until recently, I know a bit about this, but even if we request troop support, it won’t be easy.”

“No reserves available?”

“Of course, if the Corps Commander requests it, about 10,000 will come. However, looking at the big picture, the share we’ll gain after victory will decrease.”

Currently, Seto Count is preparing for a second sortie under the assumption of blocking the Raikhan Empire’s Western Expedition Army.

He put great strength into the navy, which is his specialty, and distributed troops evenly to various fortresses on the front lines.

However, if Belzium Castle requests support, several of these would have to be abandoned.

“Hmm, that’s certainly true.”

Of course, not losing is most important, but someone at the General level can’t help but think about the rewards of victory too.

“Can we really win unconditionally?”

“Corps Commander, sir.”

Baren looked General Wolf straight in the eye.

“This place is none other than Belzium Castle. As long as we have a great army of 30,000, the enemy can’t even cross the city walls.”

“Haha! That’s right. How could those things possibly cross Belzium’s walls?”

Looking at the terrain alone, it can’t be called a fortress.

However, the overwhelming walls built by pouring in all available money made Belzium Castle into a fortress.

Anyone who has seen that scenery with their own eyes can’t help but have confidence.

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