I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 201

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Episode 201

“Haha, understood. Since Lieutenant Han-na is looking forward to it, I’ll have to work even harder to make it.”

An ambulance carriage to be deployed in war.

I can already picture a future where money pours out while saving lives.

‘I should suggest expanding the carriage business significantly while we’re at it.’

Having been in the military, I can see that carriage manufacturing during wartime is almost like printing money.

“I’ll be looking forward to it.”

“Yes!”

After that, we had some trivial but time-killing conversations.

Around 8 PM, we were able to arrive at a place called Balbot Village, which was the end of day one.

“I… I am Rasl, the village chief of Balbot Village. It is the honor of my lifetime to meet Your Highness.”

A white-haired old man bowed to the Crown Prince with a considerably nervous expression.

“We’ll just be imposing on you for one day.”

“Imposing? What do you mean by that? Though it’s humble, please think of it as your home and stay comfortably.”

“Right, are there any major inconveniences or problems in your daily life?”

As expected, the Crown Prince is indeed the Crown Prince.

He asked a leader-like question.

“Well…”

Usually, answers like ‘There are none’ or ‘We’re living happily’ should come out, but the village chief seemed to be hesitating about something.

It was obvious he had something he desperately wanted to say.

“Speak comfortably. I’ll listen and make my own judgment.”

“Then, Your Highness… our village mostly sustains itself through agriculture.”

“So it appears.”

I saw on the way here that there were quite a lot of cultivated fields.

“But the young men who should be working have been dragged off to war, so even mobilizing all the remaining children, women, and old people like myself, it’s difficult to even manage the fields.”

A sad story just to hear.

However, the Crown Prince’s reaction was a bit different.

“But they don’t take everyone – they limit the number of conscripts per village so some young men should remain. Isn’t that right?”

“Your Highness, not all men are the same. There are men who are greatly helpful with work, but the official took all of them. It’s really too difficult for us. Please look into this!”

The village chief spoke while bowing so deeply his forehead nearly touched the ground.

Listening to him, there was logic to it.

‘So they’re saying it’s driving them crazy because they left the useless ones and cherry-picked only the aces.’

If I were the village chief, I think my head would hurt like it was splitting.

“Hmm, so that could be another way problems arise.”

The Crown Prince, who understood the chief’s words to some extent, stroked his chin with his hand.

“Does this official choose and take them?”

“From what I witnessed, after physical examinations, they lined them up in order of excellence and conscripted them.”

Looking roughly, the system was somewhat similar to South Korea.

“So the men remaining here now cannot do farm work?”

“That’s not the case, but they’re lacking compared to the friends who were taken – those who could do the work of a hundred men. And one more thing to mention: men with injured legs or mental problems are also included in the labor force. Please look into this!”

Our village chief raised his voice once more.

This issue seemed like a big problem even to me.

‘People with injured legs and mental problems shouldn’t be included in the headcount.’

I don’t know if there’s a problem with the system or with the person implementing it.

But one of the two seemed to need throwing in prison.

“I understand what you’re saying. I will look into this matter and take measures as soon as I return to the Imperial Palace.”

“Your Highness… thank you so much!!!”

Our village chief grandfather looked like he was about to shed tears.

It seems he’s been having quite a hard time.

“And fundamentally, the war needs to end quickly. You all are suffering greatly. Please trust His Majesty the Emperor a little longer and keep your strength up.”

After the Crown Prince said a few more words to boost public morale, he entered the village chief’s house that was assigned as lodging, ending the first day’s schedule.

“Ugh, I’m tired.”

I don’t know how many hours I was on horseback today.

‘What’s really scary is that I have to ride even longer tomorrow.’

If I could just ride in a carriage, I could comfortably read web novels or catch some sleep.

This damn Crown Prince is always the problem.

“You worked hard, Lieutenant.”

“Not at all. Lieutenant Han-na, you should go in and rest too.”

“I should. See you tomorrow.”

“Yes.”

Personnel other than the Crown Prince and Imperial Knights were assigned lodging at the village’s one inn.

‘At least it’s fortunate that it’s a single room.’

If they had told me to share a room with Colonel Schultz, I really would have suffocated to death.

‘Let’s not go out unnecessarily and catch the Crown Prince’s attention.’

Though there’s some distance between the village chief’s house and the inn.

Still, I think being careful can’t hurt.

‘I ate dinner roughly on the way earlier, so let’s just rest right away.’

Today seems like the perfect opportunity to enjoy deep sleep.

“Should I change clothes first?”

My heart needs to become one with the bed first for nothing to happen.

“Where are my pajamas…”

Knock knock

A knocking sound while I’m rummaging through my bag.

Shit, this feels ominously bad.

‘Pretending not to be here is the right move.’

Having been caught so many times before, it didn’t take even a second to make a survival judgment.

Knock knock

“Lieutenant Paran.”

A voice from outside the door.

Its owner was Colonel Schultz.

‘As expected, my judgment was right.’

If I had answered, what would the next scene be?

‘What else would it be – he’d want to go training.’

It’s obvious without even looking.

Anyway, as I held my breath, fortunately it became quiet outside.

I let out a sigh of relief and lay down on the bed.

“Please just don’t look for me. Let a person rest.”

Not knowing what danger might strike next, I thought I should just fall asleep quickly and closed my eyes…

Rattle rattle

I heard the sound of someone turning the doorknob.

‘Is he really crazy?’

No, if no one’s there, he should think about leaving. Is trying to open it really the right thing to do?

Still, fortunately I had locked the door securely when I came in.

‘Really thorough me, praise myself.’

As expected, someone who’s been through it knows how to avoid trouble…

Click!

“It’s open.”

An unfamiliar man’s voice along with the unlocked door.

With that, light from the corridor entered the room.

“You were here. Why didn’t you answer the knock? I thought something was wrong and even brought the manager.”

And Colonel Schultz entering through the open door.

Really, no lie, I almost let out a curse just now.

‘Really… crazy bastard.’

Not just crazy, but completely insane.

“Ha…haha, I dozed off for a moment. But what brings you here at this late hour.”

“I haven’t been able to watch your swordsmanship for a while, so I thought we’d do some today. Come out.”

“At this late hour…?”

It’s 8 PM right now.

Considering we’re departing at 6 AM tomorrow, I need to wake up at 5.

Training now is inhuman.

“Is there some problem? There’s no time cooler than night.”

A reaction showing he really doesn’t understand, this man is hopeless.

“We have another forced march waiting tomorrow, wouldn’t it be better to rest today.”

“For that, I’ve already made an appointment. So if there’s no major problem with your body, come out. I’ll be waiting downstairs.”

Colonel Schultz left the room without even listening to my answer.

I had no choice given to me.

‘Shit!’

This is why I wanted to go separately.

Crown Prince in the morning, Colonel Schultz in the evening.

Nothing could be more unpleasant than this.

“Training isn’t necessarily bad, but why is the timing always like this.”

When you think about it, precious food that money can’t buy is entering my mouth for free.

But no matter how expensive food is, shouldn’t you eat it when you’re hungry.

“Sigh, what’s the point of being sad about this.”

Knowing it’s a future that won’t change even a bit, I grabbed my sword and went down to the first floor.

“Follow me. I’ve found a place to train.”

“Yes…”

He even secured a training location.

There was no escape route for me from the beginning.

“I’m saying this on the way, but Lieutenant, you’re really lucky. This kind of teaching isn’t something you can receive commonly.”

“Yes, I’m also very grateful for it.”

“Especially today might be of great help in your life, so concentrate more than usual.”

Is he planning to teach me some 300-year traditional secret sauce recipe or something.

Colonel Schultz was putting on airs differently than usual.

“Yes, I’ll do that.”

After that, I walked following Colonel Schultz in a somewhat quiet atmosphere.

The clearing we arrived at after going out to the village outskirts.

If there’s one problem, it’s that someone is already using the clearing.

“Then today’s training is…”

When I was about to suggest doing it next time.

Those prior occupants spoke to us first.

“You’ve arrived.”

“You came quickly.”

“I have to go relieve someone in two hours, so let’s see it right away.”

Men and women gathered of various ages.

As we got close enough to see their faces, I couldn’t help but recognize their identity.

Because they’re members who came together.

‘Why are the Imperial Knights seniors here.’

The Imperial Knights who must guard the Crown Prince at close range.

I felt an ominous feeling for a moment and looked around, but fortunately the Crown Prince wasn’t visible.

“Lieutenant Paran, a lieutenant at such a young age. Really impressive. When I was your age, I was just barely a captain.”

A man who looked slightly older than Colonel Schultz approached me and extended his hand.

“I’m Jentom Vollid, Vice-Commander of the Imperial Knights.”

“Pa…Paran Oclo.”

House of Vollid.

Along with the Rahila Comital Family, it’s a prestigious house that consistently produces Imperial Knights.

“Colonel Schultz praised you quite a bit, so I came out of curiosity. Of course, quite a lot of bothersome ones attached themselves in the process.”

Vice-Commander Jentom pointed to the other members gathered in small groups behind.

‘No. What’s the difference between you and those people.’

They look the same to me.

“Ha…haha, what’s so great about me.”

“No need to feel burdened. We’re just watching while training ourselves.”

“Ah… yes, but is Agnes currently on duty?”

Looking around, Agnes wasn’t visible this time either.

‘She should definitely be off duty.’

Since she did reconnaissance on the way, logically she should be off duty now.

“If it’s Agnes, she’s probably sleeping now. She has this strange belief that beauties need to sleep a lot.”

“Ah… yes.”

That woman isn’t normal either.

“I have relief duty in two hours, but we’ve had too much useless conversation. Train right away. Schultz, you just do it like you usually do.”

“Yes, that was my intention.”

Vice-Commander Jentom speaking casually to Colonel Schultz.

His presence is different indeed.

‘Wait, but doesn’t that mean those young people in the back are senior to Colonel Schultz?’

Though I don’t know the criteria for selecting Imperial Knights.

Those men and women in their early thirties entered at least 7 years earlier than Colonel Schultz.

‘I’m… curious.’

I couldn’t help but think I’d like to try wooden sword sparring once.

“You don’t have the sword I gave you now.”

“Yes, it’s at Rimircastle. I’ll return it to you as soon as I receive it in the capital.”

“No. I don’t need it anymore, so Lieutenant, just keep it and practice steadily.”

“Yes…”

I don’t want it at all, but what can I do.

He’s giving it to me.

“More than that, have you been doing the assignment I gave you steadily?”

“I did it without missing a single day until deployment.”

Since it’s the type of training where it shows if you don’t do it.

No matter how hard it was, I did it daily like clearing quests.

‘Really, if I had studied with this kind of effort in my past life, I would have at least gotten into Seoul National University.’

Such a regrettable reality.

“That can be known by crossing swords. Pick it up. Let’s have a light spar first.”

“Yes.”

After slowly creating distance, I put strength into the hand holding my sword.

‘I need to show a good performance.’

This isn’t a choice but a necessity right now.

If I show a pathetic performance with multiple Imperial Knights watching, Colonel Schultz will definitely be furious from embarrassment.

And the result will definitely be hellish training.

“Whoo.”

I calmed my trembling legs as much as possible at the dizzying future and took my stance.

“Come at me first.”

“Yes…!”

A crucial moment where the fatigue of this entire journey was at stake.

After calming my mind as much as possible, I closed the distance.

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