I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 207

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Episode 207

“I’ll consider ways to resolve this.”

“Right. For now, we’ll try the diplomatic approach, and if that doesn’t work, we’ll have no choice but to use hardline measures.”

If it comes to that, there will be unpredictable levels of damage.

The Emperor’s personality isn’t good enough to just stand by and watch scholars act arrogantly and try to position themselves above him.

“If you wait just a little longer, I’m sure they’ll understand Your Majesty’s intentions.”

“They’d better.”

The Emperor looked quite displeased.

However, Rosen had to somehow calm him down.

Even if they forced the scholars to enlist through hardline measures, there was no way the scholars would actively work and demonstrate their abilities.

“Yes, and Arin Osiris, the first princess of the Kingdom of Osiris, will arrive in a week. What would you like to do?”

To change the atmosphere, Rosen shifted the conversation to another topic.

“We should receive her with proper courtesy. She seems quite eager though. Even sending her personally.”

“That’s probably natural, isn’t it? It’s the position of Crown Princess, after all.”

The position of Crown Princess that the Emperor had offered during the political negotiations with the Kingdom of Osiris.

Of course, he hadn’t promised it unconditionally, but it was currently the most likely outcome.

“According to information from the Intelligence Agency, she’s extremely intelligent and has great interest in academics, including mathematics.”

“That’s rather appealing.”

The position of Empress is called the mother of the Empire.

It’s not leisurely enough to spend time on nutritionally worthless activities like flower arranging and needlework that noble ladies typically do.

“But… it seems Your Majesty doesn’t know about it. Shouldn’t you tell him?”

“Hmm? He doesn’t know?”

The Emperor asked back as if wondering what he meant, but Rosen looked confused instead.

“Yes…? Weren’t you deliberately not telling him?”

“Is there any reason to do that? I should go tell him. No, just mention it to him when you’re on your way.”

“Still, it would be better if you, as his parent, went to tell him.”

“It’s not like he’s getting married, it’s just a meeting. What’s there to make a big deal about?”

The Emperor spoke as if it was truly nothing special.

To him, marriage was just one of many matters, so this reaction was natural in a way.

“Understood. I’ll mention it to him when I’m on my way.”

Rosen nodded, deciding it would be better for him to go.

A little later, when Rosen left the office and found the Crown Prince to deliver the news…

“M-Master, what do you mean suddenly? A woman I’m supposed to be engaged to is coming in a week?”

Crown Prince Louis, who had been reading a book in the library, asked back with trembling lips.

“Your Highness, it’s not confirmed yet, so you just need to get to know each other and show your best side. You don’t need to feel so burdened.”

“N-no, the burden isn’t the important thing. When did talks about my consort position happen?”

“That was… before the Battle of Yalc Island.”

“Then it’s been quite a while, so why didn’t I know about it?”

At Louis’s words, Rosen scratched his cheek with his slender finger.

‘That’s what I’d like to know. Why didn’t you know about it?’

It was probably buried because so many matters are handled daily.

Only three people knew about this deal condition – the Emperor, Rosen, and Duke Velburn, whose lips are worth their weight in gold – so the topic never came up.

The situation had become quite frustratingly tangled.

“I apologize for this. However, we can’t stop her from coming, so you should prepare.”

“Ugh… A woman from the Kingdom of Osiris.”

The first thing that came to Louis’s mind was the image of a muscular, strong woman.

“Can I refuse…?”

“That’s for His Majesty to decide, so I can’t say anything about it.”

“Sigh, understood. I suppose there’s no choice.”

Since he had been mentally preparing himself gradually, Louis nodded.

Then he looked across at Rene, who was sitting and reading a book.

“You should be nervous too. You’ll be next.”

Normally, Rene would immediately get annoyed and argue back.

But this time was different.

She couldn’t help but feel that she really would be next, just as Louis said.

“I don’t know, it’ll work out somehow.”

Rene frowned, closed the book she was reading, and got up from her seat.

With her mind troubled, Rene immediately left the library.

Louis shook his head as he watched her retreating figure.

“Lieutenant Colonel Paran is definitely more precious. Living with that thing… Ugh, no, this won’t do.”

As if imagining something terrible.

The Crown Prince shook his head.

Rosen could only stare blankly at Louis’s incomprehensible words and actions.

* * *

“Our carriage…”

“This color definitely suits you better.”

“Here, bring one more insignia.”

“First aid…”

“Check this and is the summer version ready?”

Such busyness that I couldn’t even make a sound.

Countless clothes passed by me.

“Since the launch isn’t far away, you must only wear the clothes we’re giving you now when you go out.”

Marco spoke in a very serious voice.

I only found out today too.

Apparently, the launch day for that damn uniform line is in a week.

‘Wait, didn’t you say you’d ask for my opinion on things?’

Of course, when I listen, there are reasons for everything.

He says he just chose everything himself because I looked too busy.

On top of that, when he heard I was going to war, he judged I would achieve merit and even moved up the schedule.

Looking at the results alone, it was an excellent judgment with no room for criticism.

‘This is really sudden. So sudden.’

This kind of thing requires mental preparation, but there’s a lack of consideration.

“How are the clothes?”

I stood in front of the mirror wearing the thick winter uniform.

“Well, they’re good. They seem very well made.”

A clean, sharp design.

The clothes had angles while the patterns carved with sophisticated stitching each exuded luxury.

“How much did you say this costs?”

“The top and bottom set is planned to sell for 47 gold.”

“Hmm.”

‘That’s insanely expensive.’

A price approaching almost 50 gold.

It was quite shocking, but I was the only one who thought this way.

“Considering your reputation, young master, we should be selling at a much higher price, but we set it at a reasonable level to increase sales volume.”

’47 gold is reasonable…?’

There’s definitely a problem with their economic sense.

“I… I see.”

“If the promotion goes well as planned, the launch day will be absolutely chaotic.”

“I’m both excited and worried.”

After all, they’re selling it under my name.

It’s only natural to hope things go well.

“Don’t worry about it. If you still want to help, perhaps you could attend a banquet sometime…”

“Ahem, I’m a bit too busy with work for that.”

“Haha, I understand. I was just making a suggestion.”

Marco laughed as if it was nothing.

However, I saw it.

How disappointed he looked.

‘I’m really sorry, but a banquet is absolutely not happening right now.’

The uniforms can just sell a little less.

I’d rather die than attend an energy-draining banquet.

“Anyway, we’re all set now, right?”

“I’ll have it tailored and bring it tomorrow, so you just need to try it on once more.”

“Got it. I’ll be coming to the guild tomorrow anyway, so let’s do it then.”

Since we have a launch date for the uniform line, I’ll probably be commuting here every day for a while.

‘I’d honestly like to commute here forever at this point.’

The Oclo Guild headquarters standing proudly in the capital.

Not only are the facilities excellent, but the operating system is much more organized.

‘Plus, everyone here is smart and has real expertise.’

This is what an ideal organization should look like.

“By the way, I heard you mention something about a carriage earlier. What’s that about?”

Marco finally showing interest in my business.

I could tell he was deliberately pretending not to hear earlier.

‘This devil.’

He didn’t survive in this competitive Oclo Guild for nothing.

“There’s a new carriage I’m trying to create, so I want to work on the design.”

“Carriage design, then you should definitely go to the Product Development Team first.”

Product Development Team.

Even the name sounded elite and had that big corporation feel.

‘When I become guild master later, I’ll start by creating a Future Strategy Office.’

Isn’t benchmarking the first principle of success?

“They’re probably swamped right now, but let’s go see them. I’ll accompany you.”

“Oh, great.”

Having Marco with me is definitely better than going alone.

Even though I’m the heir, Marco has much wider and deeper connections.

“The Product Development Team is at the top, so you’ll have to walk a bit.”

“Sure, no problem.”

It’s only the 5th floor at most.

‘The lack of high-rise buildings here is both an advantage and disadvantage.’

It’s a South Korean habit, but every time I see land, I think ‘I wish there was a building here.’

“Does the Product Development Team lack influence? Being at the top and all.”

“Ah, the reason the development team is at the top is the Guild Master’s intention. It’s meant for them to organize their thoughts while walking, and to look at the outside scenery whenever they’re stuck.”

“I see.”

Another deep meaning like that.

I have no choice but to understand…

‘Understand what? If it were the 5th floor, I’d be annoyed every time I commuted, had lunch, and came back.’

I seriously think there should be additional pay based on floor level.

“Here we are.”

【Product Development Team】

The 5th floor we reached after a long walk.

Fortunately, the staircase and office were close, but there was something noticeable.

“What are those rooms in the back without nameplates? Empty spaces?”

Rooms on both sides of a long corridor in the middle.

Unlike the floors below that were packed full, about half were empty.

‘Given our guild’s nature, there’s no way they’d let space go unused.’

These are people who would extract efficiency even if they had to pay rent, so this doesn’t make sense.

“Ah, those are project offices, and the empty ones get filled whenever you visit.”

“Project offices?”

“Yes, when a few people form a team and start development, they use one of those empty offices until completion. They can bring in outside people too.”

“I see.”

How should I put this.

Coming here after being in the ignorant military.

I felt like my eyes and ears were being purified.

‘I feel like I’m getting smarter.’

Big corporations aren’t big corporations for nothing.

“Well then, let’s go in now.”

“Yes.”

Knock knock!

Marco lightly knocked and then opened the Product Development Team’s door.

And the scene that came into view was.

“Drrrrrrring! Fyuuu! Drrrrring…”

“Ugh, would women really buy this here? I think we need to give more points from an experiential perspective.”

From someone wearing an eye mask and sleeping to someone muttering to themselves while holding their head.

It was completely different from what I had imagined the development team would look like before opening the door.

‘This isn’t easy.’

An office that looked like a gathering of shut-ins.

Maintaining my expression was work in itself.

Clap!

“Focus!”

In this seemingly uncontrollable office.

When Marco clapped and spoke briefly, all eyes turned toward us.

“This is Young Master Paran Oclo, who has achieved great merit and returned in glory. Everyone, please greet him.”

Marco naturally introduced me.

The gazes immediately shifted from Marco to me.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Paran Oclo. I came here because I’d like to work on a project with all of you.”

“It’s an honor to meet you. I’m Walden, the Product Development Team leader.”

I spoke with the softest expression possible to build rapport.

The man who was definitely sleeping with an eye mask introduced himself as the team leader and bowed his head.

‘That guy was the team leader…?’

I couldn’t help but lose my words momentarily at this unexpected identity.

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