I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 193

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Episode 193

“Anyway, the high-ranking guys are the problem.”

Why are the high-ranking people a problem?

The reason is simple.

‘The insanely talented ones get snatched up by the Imperial Knight Order, and the moderately talented ones retire and get high-paying jobs.’

So what about the guys who stay and earn stars?

‘What else could they be? Society’s certified rejects.’

That’s why we end up in this sorry state.

‘Originally, the Adits Empire was the same, so it was just losers fighting losers, but suddenly they came to their senses.’

The catalyst was, needless to say, the Battle of Yalc Island.

Once Seto Count took command as supreme commander, they became a completely different army.

“This is why smart people should be leaders.”

Still, it seems like the Crown Prince learned something this time, so I’m hoping we’ll see some changes too.

“Loyalty!”

When I rode my horse to the artillery battalion district where the cannons were lined up, Colonel Siris, whom I’d seen at the meeting earlier, was waiting outside.

“You’re going to bombard the city walls?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

I thought this person might also oppose it, but the response was unexpected.

“Well, I hope it yields good results.”

An attitude that was neither supportive nor opposing.

It felt like he was just carrying out orders without any personal opinion.

“Talk to this fellow about the details. He’s more of an expert on cannons than I am.”

Colonel Siris pointed to the person next to him.

He immediately extended his hand toward me.

“1st Artillery Battalion Commander Lieutenant Kult.”

“1st Infantry Battalion Commander Lieutenant Paran.”

After a light handshake, I followed Lieutenant Kult into the Artillery Battalion Barracks.

“Personally, I was quite pleased when I heard about the operation. No matter how solid Belzium Castle is, it should crumble if we pound it enough, right?”

“Yes, I think the same.”

Actually, I don’t.

‘With advanced technology like partial reinforcement, what good will hitting it with magic shells do?’

Of course, it might be possible if we went crazy and gathered a massive amount, but that’s not easy to do.

“Which part of the city wall are you thinking of pounding? Personally, I think the East Gate where the foundation looks relatively weak…”

“No. The bombardment will be here.”

Right between the South Gate and East Gate.

I pointed with my finger to that spot I’d seen earlier.

“May I ask the reason?”

“Normal siege warfare involves charging toward the city gates, doesn’t it?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“That’s why the city walls near the gates are frequently inspected and surely better maintained than other areas.”

“You’re trying to target a weak spot.”

“Yes, even when gambling, it’s better to go with higher odds, right?”

A reasonably plausible reason.

Honestly, I wish he just wouldn’t ask.

“Then wouldn’t the North Gate side be better than here? It’s also more convenient positionally for firing cannons.”

Lieutenant Kult pointed between the North Gate and Western Gate, giving his own reasonable argument.

‘My friend, shooting there would be completely meaningless.’

Why is he trying to rush toward the wrong answer when I’m giving him the right one?

This is so frustrating.

“It might be convenient for firing cannons, but considering entry, this location is better.”

“Ah, is that so?”

“Yes, the cannon position is one thing, but what’s important is the subsequent entry, so I’d like you to follow my opinion.”

I spoke with a bit more force to convey that I had no intention of changing my mind.

“If you put it that way, I understand. I’ll prepare for this location.”

“Yes, and since the enemy will anticipate our cannon positions, please change from conventional tactics. Otherwise, we won’t even be able to fire properly.”

“Yes… I’m aware of that. We already got hit once.”

The neutralization of cannons was one of the major causes of the disastrous defeat in the first battle.

As the artillery battalion commander, his morale was probably severely damaged.

“I trust you.”

“Yes! Still, don’t worry since we have a sufficient number of cannons remaining!”

Since I had even determined the position for them, the artillery battalion just needed to move the cannons.

Thus, all preparations for the second attack could be completed by the time the sun began to rise.

‘The weather is really… chilly.’

It should be considered spring by now.

But today’s morning temperature was particularly low.

“What a spectacle.”

The Crown Prince spoke while alternately looking at our forces gathered in one place and the enemy forces densely filling the top of the city walls.

‘Once the firing starts, my ears are really going to burst, no exaggeration.’

I wanted to get some earplugs distributed to the artillery soldiers and use them too.

But it would stand out too much, so I couldn’t bring myself to do it.

Anyway, what’s important is.

‘As expected, it’s a weak spot.’

Even though we’re gathered here aiming cannons at them, that area isn’t receiving mana protection?

That means it’s a part the enemy hasn’t noticed either.

‘They’ll bombard it well… right?’

Obviously, unless I want to be dragged to a laboratory, I can’t point out the exact location of the weak spot.

So we’re going to bombard this general area extensively.

Well, statistically, the attacks should definitely hit.

‘Once some debris falls, I can order concentrated bombardment without worrying about appearances.’

Unlike those shit-star officers, I have something called a plan.

“Is everything ready?”

“Yes, just give the order.”

At Colonel Siris’s words, the Crown Prince turned his head to look at me.

“Lieutenant, you give the word. The start of this operation.”

“Me…? How could I.”

“It seems like bad things are attached to me. So please, Lieutenant, you say it. The soldiers would want that too.”

His voice had considerably lost confidence.

Well, I understand.

‘Saying even the soldiers would want that suggests he’s overheard some gossip.’

In a way, it might be natural, but currently the most criticized person in the barracks is the Crown Prince.

‘From what I overheard while passing by yesterday, the level was no joke. Is his mental state okay?’

Normally, this would be a matter requiring punishment, but of course, I’m not interested.

Rather, I’m on the agreeing side.

“Your Highness, regardless of who speaks, the result will be the same. Should I still do it?”

“Please do.”

Even after I deflected once to decline, his intention remained unchanged.

Well, if he’s saying it to this extent, what can I do?

I have to follow orders.

“Colonel Siris, please begin the operation.”

“Understood. Prepare to fire.”

Boom!

At the same time as Colonel Siris’s words, the drums sounded, and the artillery soldiers loaded their magic cannonballs.

And when all preparations were complete.

“Fire!”

“Fire!!!!!!!”

“Fire!!!!!!!”

With the signal, the magic cannonballs flew toward the city wall.

Kwaaaaang!

They exploded.

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“What the hell are those guys doing? Shooting from there won’t even reach us.”

The soldiers on the city wall chatted while watching the Lycan army loading magic cannonballs.

“Have they lost their minds or something?”

“Haha! That’s possible, right? Or maybe they’re thinking of breaking down the city wall.”

“Come on, they’re still human beings – would they make such a stupid decision?”

The Aditus soldiers leisurely looked down below the city wall as if they were at some theater.

There were a few people who remained wary of what tricks they might be pulling.

But such worries were only momentary.

Kwaaaaang! Kwaaaaang! Kwaaaaang!

The magic cannonballs hit the city wall and exploded due to range limitations.

They had thought it impossible, but the Raikhan Empire was really targeting the city wall.

“No way, they’re really stupid bastards. Kekeke!”

“If they’re going to waste magic cannonballs like that, why don’t they just give them to me? I could sell them and buy farmland.”

“Exactly.”

The city wall didn’t even get scratched.

The soldiers were so relaxed they could have brewed and drunk tea.

And the commanders standing on the watchtower felt the same way.

“Those bastards… why are they doing such foolish things?”

General Gering, who had rushed out in a panic when he heard they were suddenly gathering cannons in one place, was bewildered watching the Lycan army shooting magic cannonballs at the city wall.

“Lieutenant Colonel Baren, do you know what’s going on?”

“Uh…”

Baren couldn’t immediately answer General Gering’s question.

He too couldn’t understand the current actions of the Raikhan Empire army.

‘Are they trying to break down the city wall? With just that level of firepower?’

There seemed to be some other trick, but Baren’s mind couldn’t come up with anything.

“I… I’m not sure either.”

When was the last time he had said he didn’t know?

Baren, who always found answers even when he didn’t know immediately, felt like he had encountered a dark wall after a very long time.

“Haha, what’s there not to know? They’ve just gone stupid and lost their minds. Look, they’re just keep hitting the city wall. They don’t even dare to approach.”

Kwaaaaang! Kwaaaaang! Kwaaaaang!

Even while speaking, magic cannonballs continued hitting the city wall and exploding.

Baren nodded with a bewildered feeling.

‘Did I really lose to such stupid bastards?’

His pride was momentarily wounded, but Baren calmed his mind and read the situation.

“For now, just in case, I think it would be good to reinforce the city wall in this area.”

“I already gave those orders on my way here. Did you think I wouldn’t have done even that?”

General Gering pulled up a chair and sat down with a bright smile on his face.

“Lieutenant Colonel, sit down and watch the show with me. This is really something – they’re so stupid it’s actually entertaining to watch. Don’t you think?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

No matter how much he racked his brain, he couldn’t think of any hidden scheme.

In the end, Baren concluded that the enemy was just stupid and sat down in his chair.

“I’d love to go out there and slaughter all of them. It’s a shame I can’t do that.”

“We’ve already inflicted enough damage on them. And by holding out here, we’ll gain advantages elsewhere.”

“That’s right.”

The advantages gained elsewhere would indirectly become his own achievement, so this was very important to General Gering.

“Lieutenant Colonel, this battle will also be recorded as a great achievement for you. Congratulations in advance.”

“Thank you.”

Baren bowed his head.

At that moment.

Creak!

The chair he was sitting on shook slightly.

‘Hmm? Am I imagining things?’

It was such a small tremor that Baren dismissed it as nothing.

But it didn’t take long for him to realize it wasn’t his imagination.

Kwaaaaaang!!! Kwaaaaaang!!!

Magic cannonballs flew in relentlessly and exploded.

Normally there should have been no damage at all, but the situation had changed.

Clatter! Rattle rattle rattle!!!

The table on the watchtower shook violently, and the chairs began rolling around so much that it was impossible to sit on them.

“Wh…what the hell is this situation!”

General Gering, who barely managed to keep his balance, raised his voice in panic.

And shortly after, a report came in.

Its contents were more than shocking enough – they were overwhelming.

“The… the city wall on one side has started collapsing.”

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