I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 224

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Episode 224

“And lastly, though it’s not certain, there’s word that the Assassin Squad may have infiltrated Belzium Castle.”

“The Assassin Squad, you say?”

“That’s right. The fortress couldn’t confirm it, but headquarters apparently detected movement heading west.”

“If it’s the Assassin Squad, they could easily breach the fortress’s perimeter, so we should assume they’ve entered.”

Eden’s face grew serious.

However, the one who became most serious here was me.

‘Shit, they’re not moving to kill me, are they?’

Hadn’t someone in Besinia warned me that someone was targeting me?

And in that situation, the Assassin Squad approaching?

It was natural for anxiety to rise.

“I don’t know exactly why they’re moving, but be careful. You’ve been a target from way back, Colonel.”

“I’ll be cautious.”

Eden nodded with a heavy expression.

“Things suddenly got serious – I should have mentioned this first. You must be busy, so you can go now.”

“Yes, I’ll contact you if there’s progress on the case.”

“See you again!”

After greeting him along with Eden, I left the director’s office.

“What a headache.”

“I feel the same way.”

Since it was something I agreed with 100 percent, I nodded.

“Let’s go outside for a bit. Can’t smoke indoors.”

I followed Eden to the back of the investigation team building.

“Phew.”

Eden lit a cigarette and put it in his mouth.

‘Does he really like that so much?’

It’s only bad for your health, but thinking about it, this guy has no intention of living long anyway, so maybe it’s fine.

“Things have gotten quite complicated. Much more than I initially thought.”

“Is that so?”

“Since it’s something the Colonel should know too, let me tell you – the current Reconnaissance Command isn’t the same Reconnaissance Command we experienced before.”

Had it been reborn or something?

I didn’t immediately understand Eden’s words.

“This is something I also learned recently – do you remember Lieutenant Ramon?”

“Yes, how could I forget that person?”

The opponent who first awakened the emotions of despair and responsibility in me.

I probably won’t forget him until the moment I die.

“That bastard’s real name is Robin. His current rank is Lieutenant Colonel.”

“What…?”

It was natural that his real name wasn’t Ramon, but the rank that followed was somewhat strange.

“When I looked into it, he apparently failed Lieutenant Colonel Sadis’s operation at the time and went to the Punitive Force.”

“How did such a person become a Lieutenant Colonel?”

“Gork Mountain Research Institute.”

“The research facility?”

The content came out so unexpectedly that my head tilted unconsciously.

Eden’s following words were quite shocking.

“We failed to catch the research director at the time. He caused an explosion and escaped very quickly. That was Lieutenant Colonel Robin’s work. It seems he caught Duke Abiel’s eye with that and got on the right track.”

The puzzle pieces began fitting together one by one.

It wasn’t easy to close my gaping mouth.

“After that, we suspect he became the center of Reconnaissance Command and led the changes. The results were a great success.”

“He’s quite an extraordinary figure.”

“That’s how we should see it. And with high probability, this case is also being controlled by his hands.”

“Are you saying he might be inside the fortress?”

“If I knew that much, would I be here? You’re asking a stupid question.”

He frowned and glared at me sharply.

Hey, it’s something I could ask about.

Anyway, what a terrible personality.

“Phew.”

Eden blew out cigarette smoke once and then put it out.

“And one more thing – the Assassin Squad probably moved to target the Colonel.”

“What…? Why are you so certain?”

“Why do you think? The fact that the Colonel who disappeared from the capital went west is something even passing kids know.”

“Ah…”

Words I couldn’t possibly refute.

There was nothing I could do but squeeze my eyes shut.

“Since there’s less to handle than I thought, we’ll depart for Belzium Castle today. Colonel, do you like pizza?”

“Pizza, you say?”

“Even if you don’t like it, just follow along – I know they sell other menu items too.”

Colonel Eden had already decided the answer and wasn’t even listening to my response.

It wasn’t difficult to predict where we’d go based on the pizza menu.

This guy only has one restaurant notebook after all.

【Cheese Pizza House】

‘Well, I’ll admit it’s delicious though.’

“It’s quiet. Last time there were so many people we waited quite a while.”

“You really do love this place.”

“Isn’t it delicious?”

“Well, it is.”

There’s no place like a Besinia-certified restaurant to refuse.

* * *

“Sir, the Intelligence Agency’s movements aren’t as active as expected.”

The Reconnaissance Command base inside Belzium Castle.

Robin received the report in the not-so-spacious underground space.

“They’re probably waiting for us to let our guard down. The enemy must have caught the scent too.”

Robin wasn’t stupid enough to overlook things just because the movements weren’t active.

“What about the mine?”

“Currently, a battalion-sized force is stationed there guarding it.”

“Access won’t be easy.”

“That’s correct.”

The Reconnaissance Command agents remaining in Belzium Castle with the attack decided.

Their mission was simple.

Create cracks inside the fortress to cause confusion.

Of course, that was easier said than done, and the difficulty itself required a miracle.

“The city walls are also difficult to approach, and things are more complicated than expected.”

“Personally, I think safely collecting only information is also a method.”

Lieutenant Fedor offered his opinion, but Robin shook his head without a moment’s hesitation.

“If I was going to end it with just information gathering, do you think I would have come here?”

“That’s not the case, but the current situation…”

“If we just retreat whenever the situation is difficult, does the Empire have any chance of winning right now? Don’t make weak sounds. I’ll find the method.”

“Yes…!”

Though Robin’s words could be slightly offensive, Lieutenant Fedor showed no such signs at all.

In the current Reconnaissance Command that had completed its reorganization, Robin was a heroic figure who had raised the organization to a higher level.

“Hmm.”

Robin fell into deep contemplation as he looked down at the spread map.

After organizing his thoughts over and over again, he made eye contact with Lieutenant Fedor and spoke.

“Wouldn’t it be a good idea to exploit human emotions?”

“Human emotions, sir?”

“The number of our Empire’s citizens currently inside Belzium Castle is just over 40,000, isn’t it?”

“Yes, that’s about right.”

“Why are they staying quiet? Because the Lycans guaranteed their property and left them alone.”

“That’s correct.”

“We’ll shatter that trust. By impersonating Lycans ourselves.”

Lieutenant Fedor briefly closed his mouth and visualized the plan in his mind at this unexpected method.

However, Robin wasn’t the type to wait until someone finished drawing the complete picture.

After all, the entire operation was already complete in his mind.

“If we impersonate guards and assault citizens, then kill a few people in the evening to destabilize security, what do you think the reaction would be?”

“But… is it really okay for us to do that to citizens of the Adits Empire?”

He asked about the moral issue.

But Robin tilted his head as if he couldn’t understand at all.

“Why are they citizens of the Adits Empire? They’re people who sold out their country just for money. Lieutenant, your thinking is rather strange.”

“I… I’m sorry. I was thinking incorrectly for a moment.”

Since Robin’s words weren’t logically wrong, Lieutenant Fedor bowed his head.

“Prepare the operation immediately. Now is our chance while the enemies are moving passively.”

“Yes.”

He hadn’t completely resolved all the moral issues yet, but what was the military for?

When superiors tell you to do something, you just do it.

And Lieutenant Fedor’s conscience wasn’t heavy enough to break this order.

* * *

“Special Operations Division 2 Chief, Lieutenant Gato. Please take care of me.”

The Division 2 chief who came out to greet us upon arriving at Belzium Castle.

It might seem strange that he’s a lieutenant, but originally lieutenants can also serve as chiefs.

‘And it would be even more chaotic if it were a lieutenant colonel.’

Think about it, throughout the entire military, I’m probably the youngest among lieutenant colonels.

And Eden is right ahead of me.

In a way, it’s a gathering of low-levels, so the chief comes with the same lieutenant colonel rank?

Eden might not care about it, but by my standards, it just gives me a headache.

“Sorry for being late. How’s the situation?”

“Since we haven’t been actively searching, we haven’t detected any major movements.”

“So you just haven’t found them, but they’re probably there. When was the last confirmed sighting?”

“Two days ago at the mine.”

These damn bastards.

It seems they were lurking around my precious mine.

“Can I see the guy you caught first?”

“Yes, I actually had him woken up.”

Is this what you call lieutenant experience?

The preparation was extremely neat.

“Oh, and behind me is Colonel Paran, chief of Operations Division 1. Exchange greetings. I was talking too much about myself.”

“I’m Lieutenant Gato from Division 2. I’ve heard a lot about you. Please take care of me.”

“I should be the one asking for your care. I’ll be visiting often, so please don’t push me away.”

“Haha, of course.”

I wondered if I should speak more formally since I’m a lieutenant colonel.

But why would I do that?

If we’re from different divisions, we won’t see each other often anyway.

And since we have the same position as chiefs, mutual respect feels better and doesn’t hurt anyone’s feelings.

“The scene of the castle walls collapsing during the Battle of Belzium Castle still hasn’t left my mind.”

“You were there.”

“Yes, and when I heard that was your work, Colonel, I was so surprised.”

As expected of Lieutenant hyung.

His social skills experience is different.

‘This person will make colonel at minimum.’

Intelligence work plus social skills?

He’s basically what you’d call a perfect son.

“I was lucky.”

“Isn’t luck also a skill?”

“Ha… haha.”

I laughed awkwardly as we entered the Intelligence Command base and went down to the basement.

“Since this was a building used by the enemy, are escape prevention measures properly in place?”

“Yes, we secured the blueprints and inspected them, and installed various additional magical devices.”

“Well done.”

Eden nodded with satisfaction and continued down to the basement.

What was at the end was.

“Here are the two Reconnaissance Command agents we’ve captured so far.”

Two men tied to chairs.

There were considerable signs of torture, and they had their heads completely down as if exhausted.

‘Are they even alive?’

I could barely hear their breathing, so something felt off.

“Aren’t they dead?”

Colonel Eden, who felt the same as me, asked Lieutenant Gato.

He called over an agent who was standing by.

“Did they lose consciousness again? Wake them up.”

“Yes!”

The agent who received Lieutenant Gato’s order poured cold water from a basin over both men.

“Ugh.”

“Cough.”

Was it because water touched their wounds?

Or did they just regain consciousness?

Both men grimaced and raised their heads.

And when their eyes met ours, their reaction was.

“E… Eden? You bastard!!!!”

Clank! Clank!!!

The man on the right convulsed as if he would charge at us immediately.

The emotions felt in his voice, thick with the smell of blood, were rage and hatred.

‘What the hell did he do to get that kind of reaction?’

It’s impossible without at least killing a family member.

And facing such a man, Eden raised the corners of his mouth as if amused.

“It’s been a while. Have you been well?”

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