The Difference Is Like Between a Dog and a Cow

53 – Back Home

The extremely embarrassing situation was put to an end by Prince Orlando Ruth III, who appeared just in time.

It was not the Ukrnian who would be split in half after five years, but the me who would be split in half in five minutes, but I managed to survive.

It wasn’t a special banquet held specifically to praise my major, and it was a brief after-party that wasn’t even on the official schedule in the first place.

With the appearance of the king, the banquet was ripe like a ghost. It’s like the chairman who appeared at the end of the company workshop.

“Did you enjoy the after party?”

“It was terrible. It was the first time I missed the battalion.”

“That’s about it…… ?”

When I returned to the dorm, soaked in fatigue, Rumia, who had come out to welcome me, had a worried expression on her face.

“Perhaps you were territorial…… ? Did you say that you were threatened to stop me?”

“Nothing like that.”

On the contrary, if it was like that, I could have passed it over bitterly, saying that the country was screwed up like this. It was a problem because it was the complete opposite of that.

I could understand why birds and reptiles die if they are given too much attention.

This is more stressful than I thought.

“Just…… It was suffocating because I was stuck between the generals.”

“Oh, I understand. I know how you feel.”

As if Rumia immediately understood, she smiled and nodded her head.

“What about Sergeant Bell?”

“I’m in my room. I just went shopping.”

“Are you sure it’s something I haven’t seen before?”

“Isn’t it? Heehee, maybe it’s because it’s the capital, so there are a lot of pretty and nice clothes…….”

“It suits you well.”

Her silver hair contrasted very well with the black blouse. She also had a slightly sharp impression, so the old-fashioned atmosphere was added to give her a real ‘noble’ look.

After making an innocent evaluation, Rumia answered while slightly averting her gaze.

“Go, thank you. The platoon leader also looked really nice in his formal dress today. …… Just like a person in a fairy tale.”

“You don’t have to show it like that.”

“Oh no! Really. At first, she seemed very stiff, but when I got there, she was kind, and her face was like that…… You were handsome.”

Physically, well, it’s perfect. Character customization is incredibly good.

“Ah, by the way, is Sergeant Lumia also undergoing a personnel reassignment in June of this year?”

“Most noncommissioned officers do not get reassigned. Unless I’m special or don’t directly apply…….”

“You received the medal this time, do you have any particular place you want to go?”

Class 3 White Medal.

It was the lowest medal among those that a soldier could receive, but the fact that it was awarded directly by the king would definitely have merit in personnel decisions.

“Well…… I couldn’t think of anything other than the 3rd generation.”

However, Rumia reacted more than expected.

“It’s a place that almost feels like home now. I don’t even think about going anywhere else. And… ….”

“Sergeant Rex’s problem was also well resolved by the platoon commander.”

She added shyly.

“I think Belle will probably stay with her unit…… Soldiers and officers will be constantly replaced. Someday, we too will be able to escape from the stigma of being an abandoned platoon and be treated properly.”

“That would take too long.”

“What took so long, the platoon commander has changed to some extent in just one month.”

Amethyst-like eyes stare at me. Those dreamy gazes took my thoughts away for a moment.

“By the way, the platoon commander will be reassigned in June?”

“Perhaps. I didn’t know that I would suddenly be promoted to lieutenant.”

“Sorry.”

Rumia said with a subtle smile.

“I wish I had seen it longer.”

“There must be a jockey problem, and there will be many problems in many ways.”

Even if it was an automatic promotion after completing the original minimum service period of one year, the special promotion to lieutenant within one month of being commissioned was an unconventional greeting.

Therefore, it must be difficult in many ways to live in the existing 3 generations.

“But don’t worry. I plan to finish the schedule I prepared for you as much as possible.”

After making such a rant in front of Sonny Zeppelin, shouldn’t we at least match her assortment? She hates people who say two words with one mouth the most, but just because she was promoted to lieutenant, she didn’t want to just wash her mouth and pass over the platoon management.

“Because the head of facility management said he would take good care of us while we were away. Let’s try to get a perfect score in the platoon evaluation next month.”

In fact, the stigma of being an abandoned platoon that Rumia had mentioned could be removed right away. In the first place, the individual skills of the platoon members were at an impeccable level.

Sergeant Claude is an exception, even Roxanna is a first-class green mage.

On the battlefield of Haojie, the difference between having and not having a first-class mage is huge. Because the concept of ‘mage’ itself generally corresponds to a weapon.

Since a general ‘conscript’ mage is on the 3rd or 4th level, a 1st-class mage who can project dozens of times more firepower than that will have a vertical rise in value in the military.

There is a reason why Sonny Zeppelin, despite his rank as a colonel, is the closest aide to the king and does not kneel even against the lieutenant general.

Because she was the only great mage in the Principality of Ukraine.

If you use pure force, you can’t deal with a woman who is equivalent to one corps.

In that sense, right below the Archmage—(Even if the practical skills are heavenly and earthly), from a tactical point of view, the value of a first-class mage who can stand alone against an infantry battalion is naturally high.

So, if Rumia, Bell, and Roxanna can alleviate their shortcomings…… It can become a powerful force of the Principality of Ukraine that will not yield to anyone.

‘No, it will definitely become a powerful force.’

For the future of this country, for the purpose I came to this world.

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‘Because I will definitely make it that way.’

***

“Then I look forward to meeting you again someday, Lieutenant Enoch Levandell.”

“Thank you very much, Major.”

Last day in the capital. Before returning to the battalion, we said goodbye after lunch with Major Lannister.

“Don’t you know? As Commander Sigmund said, will you come to my unit in June?”

“…… hahahaha, I really hope so.”

“If someone with abilities like the lieutenant is by your side, there is nothing more reassuring than that.”

“I am just grateful that you liked it.”

It is definitely a good thing to receive love calls from high-ranking officials, but at the same time, it was also very tiring.

In fact, it was true that neither the military police nor the Special Response Brigade of Sonny Zeppelin were so appealing right now.

‘If you have to go to the center, the strategy and tactics department or technology development should come first.’

The original plan was to spend two full years in the field, then spend the remaining two years in technology development, and return to the field for the last year to command the battlefield.

But since you were suddenly promoted to lieutenant, wouldn’t it be bad to go to technology development from the beginning?

As of now, there are no modern tanks or aircraft, but…… The longer the war later, the more similar equipment appears.

Because the ‘Zeppelin’, a gigantic airship that maneuvers using magic stones and magicians’ magic, and trucks and combat vehicles that operate with ordinary fuel engines will also start to be developed.

‘The problem is that Ukraine is ruined before such things are widely distributed.’

In that respect, after judging how rough combat and unit operation work with field experience.

The Ukrnian military’s own technical and tactical doctrines were in dire need of tweaking.

I wish I could get involved in politics as well…… Because that’s only the second priority. Although it is unknown how outstanding a politician Orlando Ruth III is, at least it is purely ‘military power’ that determines the fate of the country.

If the opponent’s army is judged to be strong, even if it is a powerful country, it will consider and act twice more.

Considering that, Sonny Zeppelin’s Special Response Brigade was a better fit. Because it’s a new unit, it’ll be good for combining various tactics.

“Then let’s go back now.”

“Let’s send and receive letters from time to time. Wouldn’t it be bad to build a friendship with the military police major as a lieutenant?”

“Of course.”

Ah, yes, I would appreciate it if you would.

I smiled in response to Major Lannister’s handshake. There is nothing wrong with establishing contacts with departments such as the police or the military police.

“Glory to the motherland!”

“Glory.”

After getting on the carriage, the schedule in the capital was completely finished with the final salute.

Major Lannister watched the wagon leave for a moment, then turned around and disappeared.

We were able to return to the barracks of the 3rd Battalion, which we had longed for, after a total of 4 nights and 5 days of travel through a stopover where we stayed for a while.

“Huh, I’m tired.”

“I will. I don’t think I can go to the capital twice…….”

Rumia let out a sigh as she unpacked her pack. Bell, Lumia, me, and even the parrot were clearly tired from the long journey.

“It’s getting late, so report back to the battalion commander tomorrow. Let’s take it back and put it away.”

I didn’t bring anything with me, so I entered the barracks with only a backpack containing a few sets of formal and private clothes.

“We are here.”

From the lounge, I could hear the crackling of a campfire. I could feel the faint warmth, as if someone was waiting for us to arrive.

Is that Roxanna? There’s no way Sergeant Claude is waiting.

However, my expectations turned out to be spectacularly wrong.

The person who jumped out immediately upon entering the barracks was not a welcome platoon member—.

“Lieutenant Enoch!! Do you know how long I waited!? I thought I was dying of boredom waiting here all day today!”

Debra Bennett was Director of Facilities Management.