I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 189

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Episode 189

“I know I look pathetic too. That’s why I haven’t told anyone about it, but it was becoming too suffocating.”

“You must have… you must have suffered greatly.”

Actually, I’m the one suffering the most listening to this.

‘Shit, should I desert right now?’

Seriously, my already nonexistent trust just plummeted into the negatives.

‘Though when you think about it, this is more human and realistic.’

This is only the Crown Prince’s second battlefield experience.

With little experience but a high position, he must be dying from the pressure.

But… that’s the Crown Prince’s problem.

The battlefield is a place that doesn’t tolerate even a single mistake.

“Still, talking to someone like this makes me feel a bit better.”

The Crown Prince removed the mask he’d been wearing and showed a gentle smile.

‘I think we’re getting too close right now.’

A superior and subordinate should always wear masks.

What lies beyond should only be shown to family after work, or to close friends.

‘Let’s keep some distance, please.’

I slowed my horse’s pace slightly to create distance, then bowed my head.

“To think I could be of help to Your Highness, it’s truly an honor.”

“I like this about you, Lieutenant. Even when you could go further, you absolutely never step forward.”

“Ha… haha.”

‘No, now he likes that I stay quiet when I’m being quiet.’

I have no idea what I’m supposed to do.

“Sometimes keep me company like this for conversation. Come to think of it, didn’t you say you’re the same age as Rene?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

“Then feel free to think of me as an older brother. If you have any worries, you can talk to me anytime.”

He says this as if doing me a favor.

My neck started to tense up.

‘My worry is you. You.’

It’s not like I can actually tell him that.

I just bowed my head.

“How could I think of Your Highness, who is like the heavens, so casually? Still, if I do have worries, I’ll definitely tell you and seek your opinion.”

A proper response while maintaining distance.

This could be considered masterful.

“Do that. I think we’ve been away from our positions too long, so let’s head back now.”

The Crown Prince turned his horse toward the formation.

Still, his retreating figure looked a bit better than before.

‘Sigh, what a struggle.’

Though I criticized him a bit.

Honestly, the Crown Prince must be having a hard time too.

‘That guy wouldn’t be doing war because he likes it.’

In a way, we’re in similar positions.

‘Let’s finish this quickly. That’s the path for everyone’s sake.’

I buried the heavy emotions deep in my chest and pulled on the reins.

* * *

“Tomorrow the enemy will arrive in front of the fortress.”

General Wolf, standing atop the watchtower, spoke while looking outside.

“The defensive preparations are fine, right?”

“Yes! We’ve completed all preparations to handle the enemy whenever they push in!”

General Gering, in charge of the city wall defense, explained the final plan step by step.

“We’ve focused on long-range harassment using magic bullets, and even if the enemy approaches and tries to climb up, they’ll be pierced by spear points and fall.”

“Excellent. Even I can’t think of a way to get over this city wall.”

General Wolf, having heard all the plans, raised the corners of his mouth in satisfaction.

“What does Lieutenant Colonel Baren think?”

At General Wolf’s question, Baren pondered briefly before nodding.

“It seems like an excellent plan with no visible gaps.”

From long-range harassment to plans for when the enemy gets close.

It’s all textbook fortress defense, but there are reasons why things make it into textbooks.

“If even the tactical staff officer says so, then there’s nothing more to see. I’ll trust only you with the city wall.”

“Yes! I’ll perfectly block the enemy forces at my level!”

General Gering beat his chest, displaying confidence.

For him, this battle was a golden opportunity that could guarantee promotion to major general, or even lieutenant general if done well.

‘I will definitely achieve victory.’

An obsession with victory for promotion.

Even the most corrupt soldier would have to display the appearance of an exemplary general standing in this position.

“Let’s walk a bit.”

General Wolf, having heard all the briefing from the watchtower, led the commanders along the city wall.

‘Tomorrow that plain will be filled with human heads.’

General Wolf closed his surveillance eyes and imagined the future that would soon unfold.

Enemies swarming to climb up the city wall, and Adits soldiers moving busily to stop them.

In that battlefield where blood would fly and screams and shouts would never cease, the one who would laugh last was already decided.

“Victory must be ours.”

“That’s obvious, Instructor.”

“Tomorrow the Raikhan Empire will pay dearly for their greed that doesn’t match their station.”

Commanders answering without a moment’s hesitation.

Seeing this, General Wolf placed both hands on the city wall and gave orders in a serious voice.

“Do one final check once more. And don’t get too absorbed in the fortress’s sturdiness.”

While his faith in the city wall was certain.

General Wolf wasn’t foolish enough as a commander to rely only on that.

“Only when we can prevent enemies from entering the fortress even if they climb up the city wall can we achieve certain victory.”

“Yes!!”

The commanders responded loudly to General Wolf’s words.

Each performed final checks at their positions while waiting for the approaching Raikhan Empire.

* * *

“We’ve arrived.”

Emerging from the forest, a fortress could be seen in the distance.

Naturally, not even a single ant could be seen in the surroundings.

“We’ve almost reached Belzium Castle! From now on, prepare for enemy attacks!”

At Colonel Schultz’s words, the relaxed atmosphere disappeared and tension began to flow in the soldiers’ eyes.

‘From now on, we should consider it always dangerous.’

Of course, due to the severe difference in troop numbers, the enemies would definitely be inside the fortress.

But they could also use that psychology in reverse.

Anyway, the advance continued despite the tense atmosphere.

The distance closed rapidly and we were able to reach just before the safe distance in an instant.

“Wow…”

Belzium Castle faced directly.

First, the city wall was definitely different.

‘It is high.’

According to accurate information, it’s 1 meter higher than Rimircastle.

But what’s really important is.

‘Shit, what the hell am I looking at right now.’

Since awakening to mana, I could now see mana flowing through circuits.

Right now, Belzium Castle before my eyes had massive amounts of mana densely wrapped around the city walls.

‘No way, it looks like almost twice as much as Rimircastle.’

There was a reason why no matter how many magic shells we fired, it would never break.

‘This is really bad.’

A belated realization.

But we had already come too far to turn back.

“Listen up, dogs of Adits!”

Colonel Schultz, who had moved to the front, delivered a rather aggressive greeting with his booming voice.

“Countless citizens of the Empire have bled because of your foolish actions, and today we’ve come to collect payment for that!”

The power of a strong warrior contained in his voice.

It instantly commanded the surrounding atmosphere.

‘His presence is definitely different.’

Well, that’s why he’s the one speaking as our representative.

“However, unlike your cruel king, our His Majesty the Emperor is a merciful person.”

Swish!

Colonel Schultz said this while drawing his sword from his waist.

“Right now, if your commander comes out and surrenders! Our merciful His Majesty the Emperor will accept you all as citizens of the Empire! Choose wisely…”

Whirr! Thunk!

Before Colonel Schultz could even finish speaking.

An arrow flew from the castle watchtower and embedded itself in front of Colonel Schultz.

‘That man must be General Wolf.’

When I looked up toward where the arrow came from, a chillingly cold white-haired man stood there with a scowling face.

“Listen up, you Lycan bastards!”

Unlike us, they had a powerful amplification magical device installed, so his voice rang out much louder.

Perhaps angered by Colonel Schultz’s words, his voice was quite filled with emotion.

“No matter how much you scream and bring your great army, that brat Crown Prince’s head will never even cross these walls!”

A voice with power that matched Colonel Schultz’s.

This guy’s quite something.

“Rather, I find you all who were dragged out to satisfy that little blood drop Crown Prince’s vanity quite pitiful and hard to watch. Even now, run over here. Then I, General Wolf, will personally receive you! Haha!!!”

“Where is that Crown Prince hiding?!”

“Poor bastards! Come on and attack. Let’s finish this quickly so we can go eat!”

As soon as General Wolf finished speaking, the soldiers waiting on the walls each threw in a comment.

This hurts a bit.

‘Damn, they’re hitting us with straight facts.’

Somehow every single one was a critical hit.

‘But they said they’d accept us if we go over now? Hmm.’

I wanted to consult about whether that might be possible for me too, but unfortunately it was impossible as long as Colonel Schultz was guarding the front.

‘No, can’t they let people who want to switch sides do so before fighting?’

My heart might actually be on the Adits Empire’s side, but this damn war system is flawed.

Anyway, after General Wolf’s words, a brief silence followed.

Colonel Schultz is probably working his brain hard right now.

Because.

‘If we just turn around and leave now, it’s a complete defeat.’

We just tried some WWE as a greeting.

But they just hit us back with UFC.

‘But is there even a way out of this.’

A clever move to break through the current situation.

I just worked my brain hard, but no matter how much I searched, there was no wording that could beat “little blood drop Crown Prince.”

And Colonel Schultz was in the same situation, and just when the atmosphere was about to turn stiff.

A variable emerged.

“Now, who exactly is calling whom a blood drop and a brat?”

The Crown Prince himself, wearing a cloak with the imperial family’s symbolic crest, rode his horse out next to Colonel Schultz.

“Your… Your Highness? This place is dangerous.”

Colonel Schultz was flustered by the Crown Prince’s sudden appearance.

However, the Crown Prince paid no mind and continued what he was saying.

“Hearing such words from you lot under someone who stays holed up in the capital playing chess makes me feel both amazed and pitiful.”

A voice that looked down with genuine disdain.

The dampened atmosphere began to return.

“Our His Majesty the Emperor…”

“Where is your nobility? If you don’t know, I’ll tell you. Right about now, they’ve probably finished all their lunch and are enjoying dessert with tea. While gossiping about you all.”

The Crown Prince turned his horse as if he had finished everything he wanted to say.

And before leaving, he turned his head and spoke one last time.

“Your unrewarded loyalty is pitiful. All troops! Set up camp and prepare for attack!!!”

“Yes!!!!!!!”

The atmosphere completely turned back in our favor.

At the Crown Prince’s command, the 70,000-strong army began moving in perfect unison, raising their voices.

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