I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 57

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Episode 57

 

The man changed his attitude and pulled out a dagger he had hidden in his pocket, swinging it at Eden.

 

Not bad movement.

 

However, he chose the wrong opponent.

 

“Too bad. You’ll lose both your information and your life – the worst possible choice.”

 

Swoosh!

 

Eden’s pure white blade sliced through the man’s neck.

 

‘How can someone die without even a scream?’

 

This wasn’t his first or second time doing this.

 

“The corpse… it’s better to leave it here. If we take it with us, they’ll suspect he was captured as a prisoner.”

 

Eden wiped the blood from his sword and looked at me.

 

“You exceeded my expectations. I only thought you weren’t a deserter, but to think you’d extract the enemy’s operation like this.”

 

“No, sir. In the end, wasn’t it you who figured out the final piece, Lieutenant?”

 

If it hadn’t been for him, I would have had to use another point.

 

‘And that could have become two points.’

 

Ten seconds is really shorter than I thought.

 

“It’s just that the Lieutenant lacks experience and couldn’t think of it. With those kinds of clues, anyone could have made that connection.”

 

He spoke as if it was nothing special, but it’s definitely not something just anyone could do.

 

“Then I’ll take all the credit.”

 

I said it somewhat jokingly, but he nodded.

 

“That’s right. I’ll submit the report under the Lieutenant’s name.”

 

“What? Having my identity revealed is a bit…”

 

“Only headquarters will know the reporter, and everything will be redacted when it’s distributed, so there’s no need to worry.”

 

“Ah, then I understand. But I have a conscience, so taking everything alone is a bit…”

 

Both subduing the man and solving the final clue were Eden’s doing, so he definitely has a share.

 

About 70-30?

 

Of course, naturally I’m the 70.

 

“That’s just talk – I’ll write exactly what happened.”

 

I knew he’d say that.

 

“Never mind then.”

 

“You nearly died from an arrow wound and I saved you, yet you want so much. Get on your horse quickly. We’re returning immediately.”

 

“Yes, sir.”

 

Now that we’ve discovered the enemy’s operation, there’s no time for things like reconnaissance.

 

“Lieutenant Eden.”

 

On the way back to the fortress, I called out to him to ask something I was curious about.

 

“How did you know that man wasn’t a deserter?”

 

Honestly, until I used the Eyes of Truth, I thought there was over a 90% chance he was a deserter.

 

From his rank insignia to his attitude, I didn’t see any particular signs he was lying.

 

But from what Eden said, he knew from the beginning.

 

“His archery skills weren’t those of a soldier.”

 

“But there are soldiers who are good at archery, aren’t there?”

 

Soldiers who came from jobs like hunting have abilities that even officers need to learn.

 

“And his speech was just lies.”

 

“What…?”

 

“Eye tremors, voice tone, body reactions. Unless someone is extremely trained, they’ll eventually show tells.”

 

Almost like something a psychology professor would say.

 

It’s not wrong, but distinguishing those things is definitely not easy.

 

“How exactly do you develop such abilities?”

 

“You improve by interrogating countless people. Are you interested? We have a lot of work anyway.”

 

Lieutenant Eden looked at me with covetous eyes.

 

If I say the wrong thing here, I’m finished.

 

“I must respectfully decline.”

 

“Too bad. I’ll handle watching the surroundings, so travel comfortably. From what he said earlier, the timing didn’t seem like a lie, so today will probably be a very long day.”

 

“Then I won’t decline that offer.”

 

I was already getting a sore neck from constantly turning my head, so this was very welcome consideration.

 

After arriving at the fortress, Eden submitted his report, and it was immediately passed down to the command through the Intelligence Agency.

 

*    *    *

 

“If this information is correct, we need to keep maintaining forces at the North Gate and East Gate.”

 

Major General Gadus’s head hurt more than ever after receiving the Intelligence Agency’s report that was both welcome and unwelcome.

 

“We just established a plan to send reinforcements to the South Gate, but now we’ll have to scrap it.”

 

“Ugh.”

 

The South Gate, which was miraculously holding out contrary to expectations that it would be breached.

 

It was harsh to say maintain troop deployment when they needed immediate support.

 

“But we should question whether this is really true. Since it’s from a prisoner we captured, there’s a chance it could be false, isn’t there?”

 

Colonel Teiran doubted the veracity of the information, but Major General Gadus shook his head.

 

“Doubting a report that came up at a moment like this is foolish behavior. Face reality.”

 

“I apologize. It’s just that General Chelsa is struggling to hold on right now.”

 

Colonel Teiran bowed his head while making a slight excuse.

 

“According to the report, the North Gate is a decoy and the East Gate attack is their real intention, so we need to give the most strength to the East Gate.”

 

“That’s right. However, reinforcing the South Gate is also desperately needed.”

 

“Don’t you think I know that? Come up with a solution. The tactical officer isn’t thinking straight.”

 

The atmosphere in the command center froze with Major General Gadus’s irritated words.

 

And it was an unexpected person who broke this silence.

 

“Um… Instructor, may I offer an opinion?”

 

Colonel Paolo, the Supply Regiment commander, cautiously raised his hand asking for speaking rights.

 

Major General Gadus’s sharp gaze fell on him.

 

“Speak freely.”

 

“The current problem is that the South Gate lacks manpower and fatigue has accumulated from continuous battle, isn’t it?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

“Since the enemy is attacking tomorrow at dawn, couldn’t we pull back the South Gate forces currently fighting to let them rest, then send them to the North Gate and East Gate?”

 

“Hmm.”

 

Major General Gadus stroked his chin and drew a mental picture after hearing Colonel Paolo’s suggestion.

 

“Not bad. What do you think?”

 

Major General Gadus looked at Colonel Teiran and asked, and he also nodded.

 

“If we do it that way, we should be able to minimize the manpower gap.”

 

“The tactical staff is frozen stiff, so the Supply Regiment commander steps up to solve it. Disappointing, so disappointing.”

 

Colonel Teiran, who had been on pins and needles since the siege towers reached the walls, couldn’t say anything.

 

“The table is all set, so now act like a human being.”

 

“Y-yes sir! I’ll immediately revise the plan and issue orders.”

 

Under Major General Gadus’s whip, Colonel Teiran moved more desperately than ever.

 

Was it thanks to that?

 

The first order went down in 20 minutes and troop rotation was carried out.

 

*    *    *

 

“Loyal soldiers of Adits!”

 

Colonel Almont’s voice rang out loudly without any magical device assistance as he stood on a high rock where everyone could see him.

 

“Now it’s time to bring that fortress back into our embrace!”

 

Colonel Almont was giving a speech to boost morale, but up close, the reaction wasn’t very good.

 

“Fight again at this dawn? Shit. What the hell are they trying to do?”

 

Especially the mood among the 13th Division soldiers who had recently returned was worse than ever.

 

“We couldn’t even catch our breath properly. What nonsense is this?”

 

“Damn it, let’s at least eat something before we do this. The line was so long I couldn’t eat anything.”

 

Complaints mixed with their words.

 

But their voices were far too distant to reach Colonel Almont, who ranked higher than even the Division Commander.

 

“Who just cursed!”

 

“These guys aren’t even kids, whining just because they skipped a meal! If you want to be punished for insubordination, step forward!”

 

Due to the commanding officers coming down hard, the soldiers had no choice but to lower their voices.

 

“Shit, fucking bastard officers.”

 

“I’d rather tear those bastards’ mouths apart than the Lycans. Parasite bastards just watching from behind.”

 

Though they were rotting inside, the officers didn’t care.

 

“As expected, you can’t speak nicely to soldiers.”

 

“Keep a close watch and punish a few as examples. Just don’t kill them.”

 

“Yes! Battalion Commander! Your charisma is truly amazing!”

 

The officers who gave the orders turned their heads to look up at Colonel Almont.

 

“Show them who the master of this continent is. You are the protagonists of history! All forces!!!! March out!!!”

 

“March out!!!!!!!!!!”

 

The 20,000 troops began moving along with the commanding officers’ echoing responses.

 

It was the moment when the dawn’s tranquility was shattered.

 

*    *    *

 

“What did you call me for?”

 

On top of the East Gate Wall.

 

Normally I wouldn’t have any reason to come up here, but Lieutenant Eden had summoned me.

 

“Aren’t things leisurely now anyway?”

 

“I’m sorry, but it’s not leisurely at all.”

 

With so many people to feed, there’s no such thing as rest time.

 

‘After breakfast comes lunch, after lunch comes dinner. It’s hell.’

 

If I lay down on a bed right now, I’m confident I’d fall asleep within 3 seconds.

 

“Is that so. Still, hang in there a little longer. Contrary to expectations, this battle seems like it’ll end in the shortest time possible.”

 

“It does seem that way.”

 

Originally the walls would hold and a day or two would pass, but since the enemy has climbed onto the walls, there’s no way they’ll retreat.

 

It’s fighting without a second’s rest until one side falls.

 

“This world always flows differently than expected.”

 

In the thick darkness, Lieutenant Eden took out a cigarette and lit it.

 

“Would you like one too, Lieutenant?”

 

“I’m fine, thank you.”

 

“Actually, this was my only one.”

 

Lieutenant Eden said with a faint smile.

 

He’s definitely not in his right mind.

 

“I should have said I’d smoke it.”

 

“I’ll give it to you now if you want.”

 

“I’ll politely decline.”

 

“No fun. Phew.”

 

Eden held the cigarette smoke in his mouth before exhaling it all at once.

 

“Has it been about half a year now? Since you joined Intelligence Command.”

 

“It’s been a little less than half a year.”

 

“So much has happened in such a short time.”

 

“I agree.”

 

There are probably few people on the continent who have used their time as busily as I have.

 

“How has it been? Your time at Intelligence Command.”

 

“All of a sudden?”

 

“I don’t think I’ve ever heard about it, so I thought I’d ask. In a way, weren’t you forced to come here, Lieutenant?”

 

“Hmm…”

 

My time at Intelligence Command.

 

Honestly, since becoming the Catering Company Commander, there’s been almost no activity.

 

‘When I was actively working was during my 3rd Division days, so looking back at that time… it wasn’t bad.’

 

Honestly, I hated it at first and it was dangerous until the end, but looking back, I’ve never regretted it.

 

Not an ordinary day or a comfortable life, but missions walking a tightrope on the front lines.

 

The sense of achievement that came at the end was thrillingly indescribable.

 

“It was better than I thought. It made ordinary me feel like I was someone who amounted to something.”

 

“An ordinary person, you say. That’s right. You’re extremely ordinary, Lieutenant.”

 

“I’m well aware of that.”

 

Eden emphasized a point that didn’t really need to be confirmed for me.

 

But his words didn’t end there.

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