I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 222

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Episode 222

“Why am I being transferred to the Operations Department?”

“Since when has the military needed reasons?”

He was speaking logically.

Since it was true, I had nothing to say.

“Well, I suppose that’s right.”

“It’s been a while since I’ve worked with the Lieutenant Colonel.”

“With me?”

My rank is Lieutenant Colonel and Eden is Lieutenant.

‘So I’m the superior officer?’

That thought crossed my mind for a moment, but Lieutenant Eden must have been promoted.

He had distinguished himself in the Battle of Yalc Island, and looking at his current state, it seems he’s been through rough times again.

‘There can’t be two department heads, so maybe he’s the 2nd Department Head.’

Well, if that’s the case, there wouldn’t be much overlap, so it’s questionable whether we’d really be working together.

‘Right, we’re proper field officers now. We shouldn’t overlap too much.’

That thing over there.

Only company officers run around together.

From field officer rank onwards, each has their own position…

“Of course, I won’t be able to look after you too much. The Chief of Operations has more work than I expected.”

“Excuse me…?”

Suddenly, that damn heavy job title came out of his mouth.

My brain froze for a moment and my head tilted.

“Is there some problem?”

“Colonel… were you promoted?”

“That would be nice, but even after completing a mission while mangling my arm like this, they don’t give you colonel rank. Stingy old men.”

“Ah… I see.”

From what he’s saying, he seems to be a Lieutenant Colonel.

‘Hmm, damn.’

I thought I’d get to experience a reversal of positions for once.

This guy is quite the monster too.

“But is there anything I can do in Operations when my identity has already been completely exposed?”

“Originally there wouldn’t have been. But now there is.”

“Ah, I see.”

This truly couldn’t be more unfortunate news.

‘If there wasn’t going to be anything, there should continue to be nothing. What the hell.’

Sighing inwardly, I neatly folded the transfer order again and put it in my pocket.

“When should I depart for the Western Front?”

“What time is it now.”

Eden took out his pocket watch and checked the time.

“About an hour and thirty minutes left.”

Damn bastards.

Here we go again.

“I need to say goodbye to my parents too.”

“Just leaving a letter should be enough, is a complicated farewell really necessary?”

Does this man have any concept of filial piety?

I can’t help but question his family upbringing.

“Still…”

“You need to depart on time, so prepare during that time. Even I’m going in this condition, do you think it makes sense for a Lieutenant Colonel to say he can’t?”

Eden raised his arm in a cast to show me.

Knowing through long history and experience that there was no point in arguing further, I nodded.

“Phew, understood.”

“Then let’s meet at Arvion Tavern later.”

“There again…”

“Is there a problem?”

“No.”

I had a lot to say, but since there was no time, I went straight into the manor and packed my bags.

“Mother went to a tea party?”

“Yes, she’ll be sad if you leave without seeing her face…”

“Tell me about it. This damn military has no consideration.”

Since the journey would definitely be boring as hell, I first put some novels in my bag.

Then a few sets of clothes and money.

Since I’d always thought I could leave at any time, packing didn’t take very long.

‘Let’s just leave a short letter for the merchant guild.’

We’d always shared our plans, and the guild’s network was well established in the west, so there was no need to explain at length.

“Young Master, please have these as snacks on your journey.”

As I was about to leave the manor, the chef handed me a container filled with jerky and other food.

“Thank you. Tell Father and Mother that I’ll write a letter.”

“Stay healthy and please return safely.”

“Travel safely.”

After brief farewells with the manor’s servants, I headed to Arvion, our Colonel Eden’s regular establishment.

“You arrived right on time.”

Eden, who had been sitting at a table eating something, spoke to me when he spotted me.

“Someone gave me such a tight schedule that it was quite close.”

“That’s unfortunate. Come eat something. The journey will be long.”

“Yes.”

Since I was somewhat hungry anyway, I sat in the seat across from him and ate the still-warm french fries and other food.

‘Just came out.’

Looking at it, he seemed to have ordered it timed for when I would arrive.

“You really like this place. Now that you’re a Lieutenant Colonel, you must be earning good money.”

Doing dangerous work for the Intelligence Agency, he must be making at least 60 gold.

“I don’t know about Lieutenant Colonel, but even saving up my salary, I can’t buy a single house in the capital. So no matter how much I get promoted, I’m no different from a pauper.”

“Don’t you get quarters?”

The country provides free housing, so why the poor act again?

Besides, at his current promotion rate, he’ll definitely make general.

Then even while spending some money and saving, he could buy a house in the capital and have money left over.

“Is that my house? You’re talking nonsense like you have everything.”

Lieutenant Colonel Eden pulling out the commoner shield.

I’m already tired.

“Yes, I don’t know much about it.”

“Who might this be? Isn’t this the person who distinguished himself again this time?”

While I was eating french fries and filling my stomach, an instinctively chilling voice came from behind me.

“Ha… haha, it’s been a while.”

The woman named Nadia who had dealt with me last time.

Dressed in a way that didn’t clash with the store’s atmosphere, she approached and made eye contact with me.

“Is the meal to your liking?”

“Yes…! It’s very delicious.”

It actually was delicious, but even if it wasn’t, how could I honestly say so?

I might wake up one morning with my throat missing.

“That’s good to hear. You’ll get hungry on your journey, so if you’re still hungry, order more. I’ll make it complimentary.”

“Th… thank you.”

Nadia said this while placing an envelope on the desk.

Eden immediately put it into his inner chest pocket.

‘They made a deal.’

I’m very curious about what the contents might be, but I’m not crazy enough to ask about it here.

“But no matter how delicious it is, you should always be careful. Famous people tend to become targets easily.”

Nadia said with a sly smile, and I suddenly felt a surge of crisis.

‘Targets?’

This can’t be a death threat saying she’s going to kill me.

Then what’s left is.

‘Could it be that someone has started moving to kill me?’

The Adits Empire came to mind first with high probability, but it’s hard to be certain.

Like Tems Oclo, there are quite a few nobles within the Raikhan Empire who dislike me.

“If you ever want consultation on anything, please come find me. I’ll be waiting.”

Nadia showed a confident smile and went into the kitchen.

‘Damn, that means I have to pay for anything after this, right?’

These guys know how to do business.

At the same time, they told me much more than I expected.

‘There are movements targeting me. This alone is helpful enough.’

It seems like it’s time to take out the spoon I had tucked away in the corner.

‘Ugh, washing that thing is really annoying.’

Looking at it this way, I understand a bit why Colonel Eden comes to the Besinia restaurant.

At least here, unless you pick a fight, there’s no way the food would be poisoned.

“Quite surprising. This isn’t usually how they operate.”

“Is that so?”

“That means they value you highly.”

Colonel Eden also understood the meaning of what Nadia just said.

Looking at his expression, he was genuinely a bit surprised.

‘No, shouldn’t you be worried first?’

The priorities are seriously wrong.

“I’d like to live quietly.”

“Then stay quiet. Don’t always step forward and earn achievements.”

“No, that’s…”

If you asked me to talk about the unfair parts, I could speak for over an hour.

But at the same time, it wasn’t wrong either.

“If you’re done eating, get up. Pay the bill and let’s go.”

“Pardon…? Me?”

“Then should the recently promoted Lieutenant Colonel pay? Should I pay?”

Colonel Eden looked at me as if asking something obvious.

The back of my neck tensed up.

“Doesn’t this kind of thing come out of work activity expenses?”

“To apply for that, starting with receipts is quite bothersome.”

Colonel Eden frowned as if just thinking about it gave him a headache.

If that’s the case, he should pay himself, so why is he telling me to pay?

‘So the result of being lazy is robbing your subordinate’s wallet.’

I couldn’t even gauge how rich he wanted to become.

“Since I got promoted, I’ll treat today.”

I only ate french fries and two pieces of meat, but I paid 1 gold without getting change and left the store.

“Get on.”

“Yes.”

A carriage waiting in front of the store.

As always, it was a plain form without any emblems, but the moment I stepped inside, I could tell.

This was the best carriage the military had ever sent.

“What’s the occasion for such a carriage?”

“Two Lieutenant Colonels are riding, so this much should be expected. Isn’t that natural?”

“Rank certainly has its benefits.”

This is why they say you should succeed at everything first.

Thud!

The thick door of the carriage closed, and it began moving along the well-paved stone road.

‘Wow, look how little it shakes.’

It seems like I can sleep soundly during this journey.

“Now let’s talk about work.”

“Yes.”

A completely independent space with just the two of us.

I knew this would happen someday, but seeing him speak so directly, the importance of the work must be high.

“First, Lieutenant Colonel, you’re both very lucky and unlucky. Originally, this vacation would have been quite long.”

“Is that so?”

“There wasn’t a peace treaty, but we were expecting about six months of lull. Both sides are deeply wounded.”

Six months.

That means I could have rested for more than five additional months.

“Has that changed now?”

“Completely changed. Troops will soon start gathering at Salt Castle, and eventually, the biggest battle of this entire war will unfold.”

“No, why suddenly…”

Why are those bastards suddenly gathering troops again after losing 30,000 men?

It’s something that can’t be done without losing your mind.

“Why else? Because something of value appeared.”

“Value? What do you mean…”

“A mana stone mine was discovered. Near Belzium Castle.”

“Pardon…?”

What… what was discovered?

My brain froze for a moment and I couldn’t open my mouth properly.

“That’s why I said you’re lucky. A mana stone mine at Belzium Castle that you received as a reward, and from what I hear, the reserves seem quite substantial.”

“No… no way.”

A domain with a mana stone mine.

Even though I heard it with my own ears, it wasn’t easy to believe.

‘Shit, is this real?’

Mana stones, what are mana stones?

Not only are they more expensive than gold of the same weight, but they’re essential materials for magical devices.

Of course, according to Imperial Law, I’d have to share with the Imperial Court and be under strict management, but still, it’s a jackpot.

“You’re quite happy.”

“Ha… haha, wouldn’t it be strange if I wasn’t happy?”

“That’s right. But isn’t it too early to be happy? The war isn’t over yet, and Belzium Castle is on the front lines.”

Eden bringing me back to reality.

Certainly, as he said, Belzium Castle isn’t the Oclo Family’s yet.

“I’ll have to defend it.”

“Tsk tsk, your eyes change when your personal wealth is at stake.”

Eden clicked his tongue as if pathetic while looking at me.

Is this strange?

It’s all about making a living.

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