I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 75
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Episode 75
“Your Grace, proceeding with the plan now is too dangerous.”
House of Abiel.
Colonel Krasis from Reconnaissance Command had come directly there to personally dissuade Duke Abiel.
“What on earth do you mean by coming here so suddenly?”
“Intelligence Command is currently searching cities throughout the Gork Mountains area. They’ve caught the scent.”
Even if Intelligence Command moved secretly, when their activities extended beyond a month and became vigorous, traces were inevitable.
“So what? They couldn’t possibly find it anyway.”
He had built the research facility in the most secretive location, anticipating such a situation might arise.
Duke Abiel was confident that no matter how skilled they were, the probability of the location being discovered through mere searching was zero.
“Security around the Gork Mountains has been strengthened unlike before. Moving a large monument in the current situation would be reckless.”
The reason Colonel Krasis was speaking so firmly was because Duke Abiel had confirmed the operation date for two days from now.
“Colonel, do you know how vast the mountain range is? Does it make sense to say we can’t do it just because security has been somewhat strengthened?”
“The accessible areas are limited, aren’t they? Let’s just wait a little until the enemies quiet down.”
It wasn’t that Colonel Krasis opposed the operation itself.
Just the timing.
Anyone could see that now was not the right time.
“Sigh, Colonel. Do you think waiting will make it safer? No. If we stay here just a little longer, the monument itself will lose its value. Don’t you understand that?”
“What…? What exactly do you mean by that?”
A magical device created with astronomical amounts of money and the Empire’s most brilliant minds losing its value?
It was difficult to understand.
“You must know, Colonel. That Orphia Abiel is currently working in the Raikhan Empire.”
“Yes, I’m aware.”
Orphia Abiel, who had been in a branch family before being recognized for her talent and adopted as a daughter.
Though called a genius of the century in academic circles, those in the know understood the truth.
She was a product of human experiments conducted by Serendia Abiel.
‘The seniors who lost their lives after being robbed back then numbered in the dozens.’
The Intelligence Command’s raid on the Abiel Research Facility 15 years ago.
Though much research data was lost at the time, what truly enraged the Duke was Orphia’s disappearance alone.
“With that child there, and the circuits in their hands, they’ll create a way to break it within six months at the latest.”
“Six months? Isn’t that just unfounded worry?”
Six months of development time was enough to create perhaps one small magical circuit.
Finding a way to break a massive circuit that took over 10 years of research in such a brief moment?
Colonel Krasis was confident that would be impossible even if elves came.
“Unfounded worry? Your complacency, meddling without knowing anything, is what’s leading the Empire down the path to defeat. Truly pathetic.”
Colonel Krasis’s face hardened at Duke Abiel’s sharp criticism.
“If I say it’s possible, then it’s possible. If I guarantee it with the heads of you and the leadership as collateral, well, let’s postpone the schedule. It’s about time to clean house in Reconnaissance Command anyway.”
Due to Reconnaissance Command’s recent series of fatal mistakes, their credibility had plummeted to rock bottom.
Naturally, calls for accountability were rising, and if problems arose again here, it would truly be the end.
“Is this Orphia woman really that capable?”
“How many times do I have to tell you?”
Duke Abiel looked at Colonel Krasis with eyes full of disdain.
“Understood. We’ll do our best to ensure the operation proceeds as scheduled.”
“I hope you’ll do it properly this time. Disappointment and anger are getting difficult to handle at my age.”
Though Duke Abiel maintained a youthful appearance through massive investment and effort, she had turned 50 this year.
“Yes, Your Grace.”
To survive the current situation that was like a blade on thin ice.
Colonel Krasis ultimately had to bow his head and leave.
* * *
“You’re here? It’s been a while.”
2 PM.
When I entered the Intelligence Service base on time, Lieutenant Orpia greeted me.
‘Why does this person look like this?’
Unlike when I last saw her, she had disheveled hair and seemed to have lost about 10 kilograms.
She looked perfectly suited to the word “shut-in.”
“You must have been busy with work.”
“Had some things to do. But I showered this morning, so I don’t smell.”
“I wasn’t particularly thinking that.”
“That’s a relief then. Let’s go. Everyone’s waiting.”
She led me downstairs.
“But when you said everyone’s waiting… is it perhaps Lieutenant Eden?”
The man who suddenly appeared from somewhere whenever anything happened.
I had a feeling he’d somehow be here this time too.
“Hm? Oh, Eden was originally the first candidate. But he’s on another operation right now, so I couldn’t call him.”
A disappointed voice.
Unlike her, I was struggling to hold back laughter.
‘I’m saved. I’m saved.’
Honestly, I didn’t care who from the Intelligence Service came.
There couldn’t possibly be anyone who would work me harder than that guy.
“But what kind of work is it?”
“I’ll explain when we get there. Let’s go in.”
A thick door at the end of the dark underground passage.
When Lieutenant Orpia pushed it open with force, a fairly spacious area unfolded.
“That’s…”
“Yeah, it’s the fragment you sent restored. How is it?”
The first thing that caught my eye was a massive blue rock placed in the center of the space.
‘So it really was all mana stone.’
Even the circuits carved on its surface gave it the feeling of an artistic masterpiece.
“Oh! Lieutenant, how long has it been?”
While I was momentarily absorbed by the circuit, an unbelievable voice reached my left ear.
“What…?”
“I was surprised when you suddenly disappeared without a word, but to think you were making such achievements here. You really are an extraordinary fellow.”
“No… no, how are you here, Lieutenant Garen?”
Lieutenant Garen from Special Forces Command.
He had his hand on my shoulder.
‘Crazy, this has to be a dream, right?’
It definitely should be a dream.
Unfortunately, it was cold reality.
“I came because I received a support request. Intelligence Service and we work together sometimes. We’re the best at pushing through with force.”
There was collaboration between Intelligence Service and Special Forces, and of all the many people, Lieutenant Garen had to come.
What kind of ridiculous probability was this?
“I… see?”
“I haven’t heard the detailed explanation yet, but it seems like very important work, so let’s do well together. Haha!”
Pat pat!
Lieutenant Garen laughed and patted my back, seemingly delighted to see me.
But unfortunately, that wasn’t the end of it.
“Hmm? Wait, you seem to be in better shape.”
Lieutenant Garen suddenly began scanning me from head to toe with his eyes.
That gaze was very ominous.
“Ha… haha? I’ve been busy with work, so I just gained some muscle.”
“Then we can’t just pass this up without having a sparring match, right?”
What was he talking about “right”?
It was too difficult for my brain to understand.
“Alright, alright, let’s catch up later. We don’t have time, so let me start the briefing.”
Just when I was wondering how to get out of this situation, Lieutenant Orpia thankfully stepped in to stop him.
“Ahem, understood. Everyone gather around the Lieutenant.”
At Lieutenant Garen’s words, the special forces gathered in a circle at the center of the space.
Their number was roughly twenty.
I looked around and saw a few familiar faces, but unfortunately Derick wasn’t visible.
“Before we begin, I’d like to express our gratitude to the Special Forces Command for supporting this operation.”
“Not at all. It’s only natural to help when it’s for the Empire.”
Lieutenant Garen, apparently acting as representative, responded to Lieutenant Orpia’s words.
“As you’ll know from the documents, magical devices installed by the Adits Empire in the mountain range are currently corrupting monsters’ minds and making them attack our lands.”
“Have you ever seen such demonic bastards?”
“They can’t win in a fair fight, so they resort to cowardly tactics. It really makes my blood boil.”
The special forces brothers showed intense reactions.
Though I didn’t say it out loud, I had similar thoughts.
‘Those bastards, how despicable.’
This was all because they had no confidence in winning a direct confrontation.
“Fortunately, we managed to get our hands on one of their magical devices, and based on that, we succeeded in creating a tracking device.”
The sphere she held up was about the size of a bowling ball.
Its surface was densely carved with circuits that were painful to look at.
“The mission is to take this into the mountain range and directly destroy the magical devices installed by the Adits Empire.”
‘Direct destruction. That’s the most fundamental method… wait! Shit, where did she say we’re going?’
For a moment I thought I’d misheard, but unfortunately my hearing was perfectly fine.
“It’s an extremely dangerous mission, but it’s something that must be done, which is why the Intelligence Agency has assembled the most outstanding talents.”
Lieutenant Orpia said this while glancing at me once.
‘No. No.’
She seemed to be greatly mistaken about something – I’m not an outstanding talent.
“It seems so. Our special forces also selected people with combat experience against monsters.”
Lieutenant Orpia nodded at Lieutenant Garen’s words.
“Thank you. Then I’ll continue with the operation explanation.”
Lieutenant Orpia’s pointer moved toward the map laid out on the table.
“The enemy’s magical devices have a limited range of influence. Based on that, our estimation is…”
Lieutenant Orpia’s pointer tapped various spots throughout the Gork Mountains.
“These are the locations where I currently estimate the magical devices are likely installed.”
“There are more than expected.”
Just the places she had pointed to numbered seven.
They were scattered far apart, so it looked like it would take quite some time.
“As the enemy has been working on this for a long time, they’re spread out like a spider web. It will probably take a week.”
Not just one but multiple life-threatening entries into the mountain range.
Did this even make sense?
“It seems like it will be even more dangerous than expected.”
Lieutenant Garen stroked his chin with a troubled expression.
‘Yes! You’ve come to your senses.’
Please, cancel this ridiculous operation.
“That’s correct. However, if we leave it as is, monsters will continue to come down, and the damage to the Empire will keep growing.”
It wasn’t wrong.
But that didn’t mean we had to directly enter the Gork Mountains, did it?
‘Come on, let’s think of a better method.’
I hoped for a new operation plan, but this damn world is never on my side when it matters most.
“Understood. When you think about it, didn’t those Adits Empire bastards also directly enter the mountain range to install the magical devices?”
“That’s correct.”
“If those things could do it, how could we not? Let’s go.”
Lieutenant Garen just shouted “let’s go” regardless of the danger.
I was an idiot for believing in him, even briefly.
‘I’m screwed.’
I’m really properly screwed.
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