I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 60

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Episode 60

 

“The steps are high, so please be careful, Your Highness.”

 

Rosen, who had come to see her off, escorted Rene to the carriage.

 

“Thank you.”

 

“Not at all. I’m only sorry I cannot accompany you.”

 

“You cannot leave your post, Master.”

 

Rosen was one of the teachers who instructed Rene and other direct imperial descendants when they were young.

 

“It seems like it’s time for me to retire from the front lines, but the opportunity never quite comes.”

 

“You’re still vigorous, beyond healthy—you’re practically young.”

 

Though he’s well over 100 years old, in human terms his age is still only mid-thirties.

 

“At times like this, being a long-lived race is truly sad.”

 

“That’s a privileged complaint, Master.”

 

At Rene’s words, Rosen smiled and pulled out an elegantly sealed envelope from his coat.

 

“This is the list of first merit award recipients and His Majesty the Emperor’s edict. You can review it on the way.”

 

“Judging by the thickness, His Majesty seems to have much to say.”

 

“He does seem to be in the best mood he’s been in all year.”

 

Not just the Emperor—there’s probably no one in the imperial court who isn’t in good spirits right now.

 

“I’ll deliver it properly.”

 

“Yes, and please take this as well.”

 

This time Rosen pulled out a plain envelope from his coat and handed it over.

 

“What is this?”

 

“The same merit award recipients. Just ones who cannot be revealed publicly. As you know, this must never be leaked.”

 

Rene showed a slightly flustered expression at the unexpected identity of the envelope.

 

“I’m to handle this? Did Father give permission?”

 

If it’s a place that can’t show faces, it would be Intelligence Command, the Assassination Squad, or similar.

 

Even as an imperial princess, she couldn’t easily obtain lists or meet people from such places.

 

“Yes, there’s a familiar face, so he gave permission. Go and meet them after a long time. In a way, it’s His Majesty’s consideration.”

 

At Rosen’s words, Rene’s expression instantly brightened.

 

“Please tell His Majesty I’m truly grateful.”

 

“I’ll be sure to convey that. And there’s one more person besides that one—His Majesty is taking great interest, so please speak well of them.”

 

“Yes, I will.”

 

The journey to the west, which she thought would be difficult, began to feel lighter than ever.

 

“Then please travel safely.”

 

The door closed, and shortly after, the carriage carrying Rene departed for Rimircastle.

 

“I should memorize the list in advance.”

 

If she showed even the slightest foolish behavior at a ceremony honoring soldiers’ achievements, it would be like smearing mud on her father the Emperor’s face.

 

“This… no, let me look at this first.”

 

Unable to contain her curiosity, Rene opened the plain envelope first.

 

<Merit Award Recipients>

 

Level 1 Secret, Handle with Care

 

It was sealed once more inside the envelope.

 

If an unauthorized person was caught viewing it, they would face execution regardless of reason.

 

“Uncle must have achieved tremendous merit again.”

 

Rene tore open the sealed section with great anticipation and unfolded the contents.

 

The merit award recipient list thus revealed.

 

The moment she confirmed that name, Rene’s body couldn’t help but freeze.

 

First Merit Recipient – Lieutenant Paran Oclo

 

Second Merit Recipient – Lieutenant Eden

 

“Why… why why, is this person here.”

 

*    *    *

 

“Everyone, moment of silence.”

 

Rimircastle Grand Plaza.

 

Following the moderator’s words, soldiers and citizens bowed their heads.

 

“We will not forget our 2,837 comrades who became stars fighting for the Empire. So that their sacrifice is not in vain, we will show no mercy to enemies who would invade our land.”

 

Once the number exceeds a thousand, there’s bound to be someone you know within one degree of separation.

 

“Sob!”

 

“Waaaah! My son.”

 

People who ultimately couldn’t contain their grief and shed tears.

 

The moderator also barely held back from being swept up in emotion and uttered his final words.

 

“Rest in peace, heroes. At ease.”

 

After the moment of silence, I waited my turn, left a memorial message, and exited the memorial altar.

 

“This isn’t easy.”

 

Even though we’re support troops and had relatively few casualties, I feel uncomfortable.

 

If I feel like this, how must the combat units feel?

 

I can hardly even imagine.

 

“Still, I can’t keep being sad forever.”

 

The war isn’t over, and Rimircastle needs to recover from the battle damage.

 

“Company Commander, the Director just said the special meal budget came down.”

 

“As expected, how much?”

 

“The Director said it’s 20% more than you expected, Company Commander.”

 

“They were generous.”

 

Since the battle ended in victory, getting a special meal budget is perfectly natural.

 

And for natural things, you need to prepare in advance for quick processing.

 

“Thanks for letting me know. I’ll handle the rest myself.”

 

“Yes sir! Loyalty!”

 

After sending a letter to the guild asking them to prepare special meals, I handled some simple miscellaneous tasks and left headquarters early for the first time in a while.

 

‘I need to rest a bit too.’

 

Since tomorrow will obviously be hectic because of the special meals, I need to get some sleep.

 

“How long has it been since I left work before sunset.”

 

Thinking that life is really tough, I opened the door to my quarters and entered my two-room sanctuary.

 

“Ugh! Sofa! I missed you.”

 

Since I hadn’t showered, I couldn’t lie on the bed, so I threw myself onto the sofa.

 

“Good. So good.”

 

The perfect posture of surrendering my body to gravity.

 

There’s nothing more I need right now.

 

‘Should I just fall asleep like this today.’

 

My mind was gradually leaning toward the bad side, but reality doesn’t flow as one wishes.

 

“Lieutenant, I didn’t see you that way. You’re quite filthy.”

 

“Eh…?!”

 

An unpleasant voice piercing my ears in what should definitely be the private space of my quarters.

 

I briefly wondered if it was an auditory hallucination, but I haven’t lost my mind to that extent yet.

 

“Captain… no, why is Lieutenant Eden here.”

 

No matter how much he pops up here and there, isn’t my quarters going too far?

 

“I came because I have something to say. You’re asking pointless questions.”

 

‘How is this a pointless question.’

 

This guy really isn’t right in the head.

 

“How did you get in? I’m pretty sure I locked the door when I left.”

 

“If you can’t pick a lock this simple, how can you call yourself Intelligence Agency? A single wire is enough. Lieutenant, you should learn when you have time too.”

 

Eden proudly pulled out a wire from his pocket to show me, and for a moment I nearly collapsed as a headache rushed over me.

 

‘There’s nowhere I can even report this.’

 

Given the situation, it’s best to quickly hear what he wants and send him away.

 

“Yes, well. I’ll learn it when I have time. So what is it you wanted to talk about?”

 

“You’re quite impatient. It’s nothing major, but as a result of discussions with higher-ups, we’ve decided to promote you to an official agent. Be happy about it.”

 

“What…?”

 

What kind of nonsense is this now?

 

“It’s a very exceptional case. Usually we observe for about 2 years, but to become an official agent in just half a year.”

 

“Wait, I wasn’t official until now?”

 

I even caught enemy spies on the front lines, so the fact that I wasn’t official until now was unexpected.

 

“Didn’t you know?”

 

“No.”

 

I could see him momentarily flustered, as if he thought I already knew.

 

“Well, now you know, so that’s fine. Sometimes not knowing is better.”

 

Rationalization after forgetting to tell me and coming late to do so.

 

That level was almost artistic.

 

‘This isn’t the first or second time this has happened, and talking about it would just make my mouth hurt.’

 

“Are there any benefits to becoming official?”

 

“You can apply to view Level 2 classified information. And you can view anything below that without needing permission.”

 

Eden spoke as if it were some great privilege.

 

But it didn’t sound appealing to my ears at all.

 

‘What’s so good about knowing such things?’

 

From what I’ve learned in life, the less you know about secrets, the better.

 

Especially when they’re dangerous ones.

 

“I’m not really interested in that.”

 

“Not only that, but from now on you’ll become the person in charge of missions, planning and moving directly.”

 

Instead of being spoon-fed, figure it out yourself.

 

This wasn’t appealing either.

 

“I can’t believe that Lieutenant who couldn’t do anything has already become official.”

 

An expression and tone like a parent sending their child off to independence.

 

Anyone watching would think Eden was my adoptive father or something.

 

“Do I really have to do that? I think being in the Catering Company is best for me.”

 

I can’t understand why they want to move me when I’m producing results.

 

But the reason wasn’t far away.

 

“Originally that was the plan, but didn’t you show tremendous ability recently? After seeing that, how could we keep you in a place that makes food?”

 

In the end, the consequences of using the system have come back again.

 

“And you already accepted, so don’t pretend you don’t know.”

 

“What? When did I accept?”

 

I don’t remember hearing any formal proposal at all.

 

“When I asked you how it was on the city wall, didn’t you answer that it was fantastic?”

 

“No, how is that…”

 

There can’t be such unreasonable reasoning as this.

 

“Where in the world could there be a greater acceptance than that? By the way, the orders have already been issued, so it can’t be canceled.”

 

“I figured as much.”

 

“Haha, don’t think too badly of it. It’s a place others want to come to but can’t.”

 

“Sigh.”

 

I couldn’t hold back a deep sigh at his frustrating words.

 

“Military life is really difficult.”

 

“That’s how it originally is.”

 

“So what’s the next thing I need to do?”

 

“Nothing’s decided yet. For now, enjoy the joy of victory. Her Highness the Princess is coming to commend your achievements, so even if it’s from afar, take a look.”

 

My body stiffened at Eden’s casually thrown words.

 

“Her… Her Highness the Princess?”

 

“She’s apparently riding hard in a carriage right now. Come to think of it, aren’t you two the same age? You must have met a few times in social circles.”

 

“I’ve never met her in social circles.”

 

I rarely went to social gatherings, and there’s no place for a family’s youngest son at banquets where imperial family members appear.

 

“From what you’re saying, it sounds like you have seen her before.”

 

“Well, I happened to see her once by chance.”

 

The meeting at the blacksmith’s forge.

 

It’s not exactly a good memory.

 

“She’s quite a good person, isn’t she?”

 

“What? Well, yes.”

 

Since the rule is to praise royalty unconditionally, I nodded before becoming suspicious.

 

However, Eden’s senses are quite sharp.

 

“You have an expression that doesn’t agree. Did something unpleasant happen?”

 

“It’s nothing major.”

 

“Well, if that’s the case, I won’t ask further. Lastly, starting with your next assignment, a trainee agent will be assigned to you, so teach them well.”

 

“What? I’m not someone who should be teaching anyone, so what’s…”

 

When it’s already hard enough to take care of my own life, isn’t it too much to ask me to play teacher too?

 

“I think the same way, but from captain rank onwards, trainee agents are assigned. Just like you were assigned to me.”

 

“I’m a Lieutenant though.”

 

“Hm? Didn’t you know? You’re getting promoted this time.”

 

“Promoted… what?”

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