I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 213

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Episode 213

I was momentarily speechless at the unexpected words.

“Of course, it might be disappointing compared to me, but there are really good people in the kingdom. And as far as I know, doesn’t the Raikhan Empire have a culture where parents arrange matches?”

“Yes… Ah, that’s usually how it is.”

Though I think my case might be a bit different.

Unless it’s a romance that satisfies both families, there’s usually no choice.

“Hmm, it would be so sad if you can’t feel attraction or get along with someone you have to spend your whole life with.”

Princess Arin had pinpointed what was perhaps the biggest stress for men and women in the Empire.

“Since I have to inherit the family, there’s nothing I can do about it.”

I would sympathize if I were in the same situation.

Unless a request comes from such a high place that Father would lose his mind, I think I can avoid it, so I answered conventionally.

“Aren’t you worried? You might not like them.”

“Wouldn’t the other person feel the same way? I think we’d adjust to each other as we live together.”

This is actually what noble parents often say.

That as you live together, affection develops, and then you come to understand each other.

‘Really, it’s a society without passionate love.’

But well, we are nobles after all.

When you enjoy a wealthy life, there are things you have to give up.

“Still, since you’re getting married anyway, wouldn’t it be better if your partner is pretty and handsome? Along with matching conditions.”

“Uh… Yes, well, that’s true.”

I nodded since there wasn’t a single thing I could deny about those correct words.

“I have a friend named Lina. She’s the eldest daughter of the Beithra Ducal House. Do you know her by any chance?”

“The Beithra Ducal House… I know of them.”

How could I not know?

They’re the continent’s greatest family in shipbuilding.

‘The Elto was also made by those masters.’

From warships to merchant vessels.

They’re the overwhelming number one in maritime transportation.

“How about it? She’s probably a year younger than you, Young Master. Her beauty may not match mine, but she’s naturally outstanding.”

She said this to me with a bright smile.

This is quite sweet.

Not just ordinary, but insanely so.

‘If Father had been next to me, he would have put me on a carriage to the Kingdom of Osiris tomorrow.’

Think about it.

The Oclo Trading Guild and the Beithra Ducal House’s shipbuilding technology?

The synergy we could expect would be immeasurably enormous.

‘No matter how I look at it, we’re not on the same level. Is this really possible?’

I’m way too inferior.

And she even said she’s beautiful… even the biggest fool would shout okay to this.

“I think it would be great if I could meet her, but I wonder if she would like me.”

“She would like you, wouldn’t she? I know her well, and Young Master’s appearance is exactly Lina’s type. I can guarantee it.”

A truly confident voice.

I never thought my face would be a reason.

‘Well, I’m not exactly on the ugly side.’

People really are like this.

If you’re handsome and pretty, opportunities for social advancement are given even if you just sit still.

However, there’s always someone who can’t stand seeing others do well.

“The Lieutenant Colonel is such an important person right now, is it okay to try to take him away like that?”

The Crown Prince, who was beside us, couldn’t even cheer me on.

He spouted unprecedented nonsense.

‘What is he saying?’

Is that something a guy who’s marrying a princess from the kingdom should say?

“Take him away? Rather, Lina would be living here. Actually, I do have some selfish desire to keep my friend by my side. It’s only been a few days, but not having anyone to rely on is difficult. Do you… really dislike it that much?”

Princess Arin showed a slightly sad expression.

At that sight, the Crown Prince didn’t know what to do and waved his hands.

“I didn’t… say it wasn’t allowed, it’s the Lieutenant Colonel’s marriage after all.”

The Crown Prince suddenly turned his gaze toward me.

‘You should clean up the mess you made. What kind of guy is this?’

Anyway, this royal has no answer.

“I would love it. If a meeting can be arranged, I would go even if I had to set aside all my work.”

Well, even though I’m saying this now.

It would be difficult to arrange a meeting right away.

I don’t know exactly, but it takes at least two weeks just to get here from the Kingdom of Osiris.

‘Still, with this I won’t need to go to other arranged meetings.’

Go today and tell Father about this story.

All existing arranged meetings will definitely be completely stopped.

‘This worked out very well.’

It seems like a really good person has come in as the Crown Princess.

“I’ll relay it right away. Lina is really a good girl. You’ll definitely come to like her. I thought I wouldn’t be able to see her for a while. Your Highness, thank you.”

Princess Arin said this while grabbing the Crown Prince’s arm.

“Uh… what did I even do?”

“So what does His Majesty the Emperor like? Please tell me quickly. There’s not much time left until lunch.”

Quickly changing the conversation topic after getting what she wanted.

‘This woman… she’s a master.’

Even that smile that seemed somewhat frivolous was probably all a calculated expression to break down barriers.

“I think I’ve said everything important, so I’ll take my leave now.”

Since staying longer would only give me a headache, I stepped back and bowed my head.

“Leaving already? Don’t do that, have at least a cup of tea.”

“If I, a single man, get between you two, I won’t be able to stay because of jealousy. So I’d be grateful if you could be considerate.”

I declined quite tactfully.

The Crown Prince also couldn’t hold me back further since Princess Arin was beside him.

“I understand. Are you going straight to the warehouse?”

“I haven’t decided what to receive from the warehouse yet, so I postponed it for a bit.”

Entering the Imperial Storehouse isn’t an ordinary opportunity.

From what I heard, the variety of items inside is no joke.

‘I need to decide on a category clearly since I can barely look and decide within the time limit.’

By the way, the time limit is one day, but this isn’t 24 hours but regular working hours.

“Right. Since it’s a reward earned with difficulty, you need to be careful. Go ahead.”

“Yes, have a pleasant time.”

“I’ll contact you when the schedule is set. Take care.”

“I’ll see you again.”

After responding to Princess Arin’s farewell as well, I left the Imperial Palace without looking back.

“Phew, I escaped well.”

If I had been slightly late and missed the timing, I might have had lunch with the Emperor.

“I still can’t quite believe what I just saw.”

Walden, who was riding the carriage with me, had a slightly dazed expression.

“What about?”

“The Crown Princess. To think someone from the Kingdom of Osiris would become one. I really don’t know much about the world, but I never imagined this.”

“Ah, I feel the same way about that.”

‘I never even dreamed of the Kingdom of Osiris.’

Thinking about our relationship just a year ago, the daughter of the enemy’s right-hand man has now taken over the inner palace.

‘Will the citizens be able to accept this?’

For working officials, politics and economics prioritize profit relationships over emotions.

But for ordinary citizens watching, frankly speaking, the emotional aspect is much larger.

For example, imagine if we suddenly made peace with North Korea overnight, and the leader’s daughter entered as a key government official.

‘There would be chaos.’

It’s a similar situation, but here it seems like it might pass without much trouble due to the special circumstances of wartime.

Anyway, what’s important is.

“We need to seriously prepare for expansion into the Kingdom of Osiris. Don’t you think?”

“Yes, with the information we’ve obtained. I’ll start preparations as soon as we go.”

Merchants move for money.

The Kingdom of Osiris is like a treasure trove that’s been locked away until now.

‘Even with the neutrality declaration, active expansion was difficult due to past relationships. But if she’s confirmed as the Crown Princess, everything will change.’

Going to the Imperial Palace today turns out to have been the best decision.

“And try to secure as many factories as possible for the ambulance carriages. I think we’ll get far more production requests than we anticipated.”

Given the Crown Prince and Medical Commander’s high praise, they’ll want to deploy them to the Western Front as quickly and abundantly as possible.

‘If we can’t properly handle the volume, they’ll use that as an excuse to give orders to other places too.’

Such a disaster must never happen.

“Yes, I was actually thinking about that part as well.”

“Okay. I’m counting on you.”

Having said everything I needed to say, I leaned back against the backrest and pulled out a paper from my pocket to unfold it.

【Greetings. I am Colonel Paran Oclo, who graduated from this place before you and served at Rimircastle until recently.</p】

The time here… I believe fear and hope are separated by just a sheet of paper. The shining…>

The script for tomorrow’s speech.

It’s something I’ve been seriously writing for the past two days, and honestly, I think it’s not bad.

‘People might think it’s boring, but originally these things are supposed to be boring.’

Looking back at my training camp days, what was the most difficult thing?

It was fighting off sleepiness.

‘Everyone makes it boring anyway, so there’s no need for me to go there and do comedy.’

Moderation is best in everything.

“You’re truly amazing. If someone told me to go speak at such a place, I think I wouldn’t be able to sleep properly for a week beforehand.”

“What’s the big deal about this? It’s only a little embarrassing at first, but you get used to it as you do it.”

“You’re definitely different.”

“Different my foot, enough of that.”

That’s too much forced praise.

【Leading brave soldiers is the role of an officer, and therefore we need to set an example.</p】

We… will be waiting for the day we meet again in fine form.>

A script that ends with a goodbye greeting.

When I roughly timed it yesterday, it came out to about 15 minutes.

‘Since it’s live, if I speak slowly and take questions, it should fill 30 minutes.’

Since I’m doing this without getting paid, I think 30 minutes is sufficient.

If there are no major variables, that is.

* * *

“Haha! You came! You came!”

The ground of Adelphe Military Training Camp that I’m stepping on after a long time.

General Chelsa came out personally to greet me.

“It feels strange to be back here.”

“Everyone says that. But you definitely look most handsome when wearing a military uniform, Colonel.”

General Chelsa nodded with satisfaction as he looked at me in my military uniform.

‘Right, this was the correct decision.’

There were no dress code guidelines, so honestly I was worried about it until this morning.

Then I decided to choose the military uniform, thinking I shouldn’t create unnecessary problems.

“You’re too kind.”

“Haha, am I someone who says meaningless things? As you know, it’s not far from here, so let’s walk slowly.”

“Yes.”

Since it wasn’t far from where I was to the auditorium, I walked alongside General Chelsa.

And several instructors following behind us.

Surely among them there must be someone who taught me, and the situation is quite interesting.

“What are you planning to talk about today?”

“As you mentioned before, I’m thinking of focusing on my experiences, the importance of war, and morale boosting.”

“Hmm, isn’t there some sharp, biting commentary?”

“Biting content, you mean?”

It’s obvious he wants some critical, refreshing remarks.

Naturally, there’s nothing like that in my script.

‘Hey, if you want to say something, go do it yourself.’

Why is he asking me to do something he can’t do himself?

“I don’t think I’m qualified enough to make such remarks yet.”

“Come on, if the Colonel who’s currently achieving the greatest merit in this military isn’t qualified, then who is?”

“Ha…haha.”

He seems determined to praise me today.

“But even if I speak strongly, it’s ultimately random assignment, so wouldn’t it be meaningless?”

“Applications to the Western Front Division are possible.”

“Ah, yes.”

That’s a completely useless statement.

Unless someone’s lost their mind, they wouldn’t apply there.

‘No wait. Someone like Derick might actually do it.’

There are people in this world who defy common sense.

“Anyway, please do me this favor. Looking at how they’re training these days, I can’t even sleep properly because I’m worried someone might spread rumors.”

“I don’t have any great ideas, but to solve the problem, shouldn’t introducing a different method instead of random assignment be the priority?”

Really, is this something that can be solved with a speech?

‘Sure, let’s say I spoke brilliantly and ignited the cadets’ passion. But what about the next class after that? What are you going to do then?’

Will you call me then too?

These damn soldiers are too busy solving what’s in front of them to see the future.

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