I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 211

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Episode 211

“At this rate, it’ll be the highest monthly sales in Oclo Trading Guild’s clothing history. Truly remarkable.”

“It’s because the clothes turned out well. They caught the trend too.”

This damn uniform-style clothing trend.

Honestly, I still don’t understand why people like wearing those prisoner uniform-looking clothes.

“With this success, I’d say Young Master’s influence has been clearly quantified and proven.”

Walden pointed out the sharp aspect beyond just sales figures.

‘That’s actually the important core issue.’

I’ve become somewhat famous through various achievements, but it’s hard to accurately confirm how much in this other world without the internet.

‘In this situation, clothes bearing my name became a huge hit, so that says it all.’

This proves it in a way.

That my stock as a person is currently skyrocketing.

‘It’s an insane bubble stock.’

It’s almost no different from fraud, you could say.

“Influence, what influence? I’m just a fly whose life could end anytime in war. It’s all meaningless.”

Speaking with a lamenting voice, I gave final confirmation to the blueprint with feedback and handed it back.

“How long will it take to make a prototype with this?”

“Since we just need to make modifications here, it should be done by tomorrow afternoon.”

“Okay.”

I can check tomorrow and contact Colonel Hanna.

‘I’ll have to go to the Training Camp soon too, so busy. So busy.’

But honestly, being busy is better.

‘If I’d just stayed home, I would’ve gone on at least three matchmaking meetings by now.’

Fortunately, maybe because I’m busy and the clothes were recently successful, it’s been very quiet regarding marriage.

And just lying around reading novels gets old after a day or two.

I have habits from living in the military, so my body aches.

“Then let’s head back to the guild first.”

“Yes.”

Since it wasn’t far, the return to the guild was accomplished quickly.

If there was one problem.

“Did an accident happen or something?”

Soldiers blocking the area near the guild and quite a large crowd.

Just looking at it, it was clear some fool had caused a carriage accident.

“Let’s walk in.”

“We have no choice.”

Walden had the same thought as me.

Getting off the carriage with the team members to walk to the guild…

“Huh…?”

As I was about to enter the building, a carriage with an all-too-familiar yet unmistakable crest caught my eye.

“Why is an Imperial Carriage here…”

The ultimate display of luxury, plastered with gold.

Judging by the level of security around, it wasn’t the Emperor.

‘Then what’s left is…’

“Oh! Lieutenant Colonel! I was about to leave but ran into you perfectly.”

The Crown Prince coming out of the Oclo Trading Guild store right next to the administrative building.

What was surprising was that behind him, the Princess who captured attention at first glance was also walking out.

“I greet His Highness the Crown Prince and Her Highness the Princess.”

I greeted them immediately.

Honestly, since I expected the Crown Prince the moment I saw the Imperial Carriage, I wasn’t too flustered.

‘Why did this guy come here again?’

Wasn’t tormenting me in the military enough?

A home visit is a bit much, isn’t it?

“Haha, I just wanted to quietly buy some clothes and leave. Are you enjoying your leave well?”

At the Crown Prince’s words, my eyes naturally moved to the box held in the attendant’s hands behind him.

‘With that packaging… those are my clothes.’

Seeing there were two of them, it seems the Princess made a purchase too.

“I’m finding stability by handling overdue work and spending time with family. How are you, Your Highness?”

“I’m also taking time to gather myself and reorganize after a long while.”

“Your expression seems a bit more relaxed, which is fortunate. But what brings you all the way here?”

Well, why he came was transparently obvious, but I asked out of courtesy anyway.

“Word spread all the way to the Imperial Palace that the Lieutenant Colonel’s clothes are currently the most popular in the capital, so how could I not come see for myself?”

“Ha… haha, is that so? This is quite embarrassing.”

“Now that I see it, the clothes the Lieutenant Colonel is wearing are these.”

“That’s correct.”

Since lifestyle promotion is also important.

I always wear my clothes when going out.

“Not bad. Don’t you think so?”

The Crown Prince turned his head to look at the Princess as he asked.

“Yes, it looks neat.”

The Princess answered in a calm voice.

I couldn’t sense any particular emotion.

‘The Crown Prince is one thing, but if just the word ‘good’ came from the Princess’s mouth, it would be a jackpot.’

Despite barely being active, the Princess has the highest influence in high society.

From the accessories she wears to her shoes.

If those happen to be products sold in the market, it’s famous how they instantly sell out and trade at dozens of times higher prices.

“Our designers really put their heart and soul into the women’s clothing too, was it satisfactory by any chance?”

Though it’s already selling well, since I can’t miss a given opportunity.

I threw bait to the Princess.

‘I even said the designers put their heart into it, so unless she’s crazy, she can’t say it was bad…’

Thinking about it after speaking, she isn’t exactly normal.

‘Wait, this is dangerous.’

I felt uneasy that a shark might come charging with its mouth open following the bait I threw.

Fortunately, she wasn’t strange enough to cause such variables.

“I think I need to look at it carefully when I return. If I like it, I’ll try it on sometime later.”

A very ambiguous response, neither good nor bad.

I felt disappointed, but in a way, it’s being cautious.

‘She doesn’t fall for it easily.’

Definitely a difficult woman.

“I earnestly hope it can win the heart of Her Highness the Princess, the flower of the Empire.”

That comment just now.

I said it myself, but I think it was quite good.

“More than that, Lieutenant Colonel, where are you returning from? An employee at the guild said you’ve been incredibly busy lately.”

As expected, they must have looked for me inside.

‘Quietly buying things and leaving, my ass.’

Every time he opens his mouth, it’s a lie.

But thinking about it again, this worked out well.

The ambulance isn’t complete, but a decent prototype should be ready by tomorrow.

“Yes, I’ve been busy lately trying various things based on what I experienced at Belzium Castle. I just came from doing that work.”

“Hmm, what do you mean by that?”

He tilted his head as if he didn’t quite understand.

Exactly the reaction I wanted.

“Your Highness, didn’t we lose nearly 10,000 soldiers in this battle, with thousands more losing their legs?”

In a way, this was a painful memory for the Crown Prince.

It was natural for his expression to crumple.

“That’s right.”

A reaction showing he didn’t particularly want to talk about it.

Well, if I was going to back down because of that, I wouldn’t have opened my mouth in the first place.

“As I watched my comrades depart, only one thought filled my mind. Would they have still gone to heaven even if they had received timely treatment?”

A question that wasn’t really a question.

I fell silent for a moment to give him time to think, then spoke again.

“My answer is ‘no.’ If they had received timely treatment, many of our comrades would still be by our side.”

I looked straight into the Crown Prince’s eyes and spoke each word with emphasis.

Despite this clearly being a busy district with a considerable crowd gathered, there was an eerie silence.

It was as if they were urging me to continue speaking.

“Having reached that conclusion, I simply couldn’t sit still. The battle at Belzium Castle is over, but the Empire’s war still has a long way to go, doesn’t it?”

“So… did you find a solution?”

The Crown Prince asked with a voice filled with various emotions.

At those words, I slowly nodded.

“Yes, by mobilizing all the personnel of our guild and putting our heads together, thinking and thinking again, we developed something called an ambulance carriage.”

“Ambulance carriage… what is that?”

His face was clearly filled with curiosity right now.

It might be cruel, but I had to cut it off right here.

“The prototype will be completed soon, so I’ll show you the actual thing.”

“First, could you explain…”

“Not only does it serve extremely complex functions, but it’s still under development. I ask for your understanding as my statements might cause problems later.”

“Hmm, I understand.”

The Crown Prince looked like someone who had been interrupted mid-business.

‘You must be dying of curiosity, right?’

Do you know what happens when someone is left in exactly that state for a few days to marinate?

‘They go completely crazy and stamp their approval without caring about things like unit costs.’

I’m quite satisfied right now.

“Lieutenant Colonel, you really have diverse talents.”

Princess Rene, who had been quietly listening from behind, offered a comment.

“I’m simply trying to contribute even a little to the Empire’s victory, and luck follows. I don’t really have diverse talents.”

That comment was good too.

‘Strange. Why does my Korean ability suddenly improve whenever I talk with Princess Rene?’

At this rate, if we exchange a few more words, I might become a poet.

“I’ll be looking forward to it.”

“Yes, I’ll do my best to ensure your satisfaction.”

After finishing the brief conversation with Princess Rene, I looked at the Crown Prince.

He had been lost in thought by himself.

And what he said was:

“This curiosity is driving me crazy. Lieutenant Colonel, we’re not just ordinary acquaintances. Do you really need to prepare everything like that? Couldn’t you just tell me now?”

The Crown Prince was about to act like a spoiled child again, as naturally as breathing.

The gazes of those around him were not his concern.

‘What kind of relationship has he been claiming we have since last time?’

And the real problem was that the surrounding citizens and guild employees were now shocked by that statement.

‘There’s going to be another uproar tomorrow.’

I could already picture a dizzying future, and to salvage the situation even a little, I needed to quickly get those two into their carriage.

“Your Highness, I’ll visit you within a week, so I’d be grateful if you could wait just a little longer.”

“Hmm, if Lieutenant Colonel insists that much, I suppose I’ll have to wait.”

At least he didn’t insist further, and the Crown Prince turned around with reluctant steps.

“It was good to see your face after so long. Since you’re on leave, don’t overdo it.”

“Yes, please go safely, Your Highness.”

The Crown Prince and Princess Rene climbed into the carriage.

It seemed like the door would close as it was.

But the Crown Prince, as if suddenly remembering something, looked at me and spoke.

“Come to think of it, when you come to the Imperial Palace this time, you’ll need to stop by the Imperial Storehouse too, so think carefully about what item you want to take.”

“Yes…? Ah, yes.”

“Well then, take care.”

Before I could properly respond, the door closed and the carriage departed.

I kept my head bowed until it became small in my field of vision, then slowly raised it.

“Come to think of it, I do need to go to the Imperial Storehouse.”

Actually, it wasn’t that long ago – it was the reward I received for resolving the Cambodian Factory issue.

‘I’m sure it was choosing one item from Grade 2.’

As far as I know, Grade 2 includes quite a few precious items that money can’t buy.

‘But how am I supposed to think about it? There’s not even a catalog.’

He should have given me information before saying that.

Anyway, that guy has a screw loose.

* * *

“If we stay like this, we’ll be dragged into this insane war.”

“That’s right. We can’t feel safe just because there are laws. They’ll definitely find a way to drag us by force.”

Heated words were being exchanged in the student council room of Rior Imperial Academy.

The atmosphere here was filled with fear and anxiety.

And anger.

Especially at the center of it all:

“Everyone’s right. We study academics here to make our lives more beneficial, not to see bloodshed.”

“That’s correct, President.”

“I agree!”

The student council members all nodded in unison at President Siana’s words.

“When I think that the knowledge I’ve learned might take someone’s life, it’s so horrifying I can barely breathe.”

As if she had seen something truly terrible.

Siana frowned.

No one here would oppose her words.

Being able to join the student council meant having a certain level of means, and such people had no reason to risk their lives in war.

“But I heard rumors that several students are currently wavering.”

“Yes, we’ve confirmed that there are several students considering the conditions Minister Rosen offered.”

“Aren’t they really too selfish? Ignoring our common great cause and acting individually to send everyone to hell.”

Everyone nodded at her voice thick with disgust.

And Siana’s next words were somewhat shocking.

“Please identify who’s trying to do such things and make a list. Everyone should know who’s acting selfishly.”

Siana knew better than anyone that the moment someone realized their name was on that list, they’d have no choice but to turn back even if they were about to step forward.

“Yes!!”

“I heard that the Ministry of Finance is currently threatening us by holding the Academy’s budget cuts and professors’ research funding hostage.”

“Is… is that really true?”

“Why would they go that far?”

The student council members seemed shocked.

Seeing their reaction, Siana stood up from her seat with a serious expression.

“No one will be on our side anymore.”

When Siana put strength into her voice, all eyes became completely fixed on her.

“However, the moment we back down, I’m certain that not only Rior but all academies in the Empire will fall into becoming tools of war.”

The Student Council members nodded as if agreeing.

“We’re not trying to commit crimes or start a rebellion. So I will endure until the end to avoid becoming a tool of war. I earnestly ask that all of you join me.”

Siana finished her words with a gentle voice at the end.

Having heard the brief but compelling speech, all the Student Council members shot up from their seats.

“President! We’ll stay with you until the end!”

“We absolutely cannot allow ourselves to become tools of war!”

At their responses that even felt filled with loyalty, the corners of Siana’s mouth turned upward.

The next day.

Large-character posters were put up throughout Rior Imperial Academy.

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