Reborn: Imperial Officer Promotion Guide

After several days of running around and trekking, Hull and his companions finally returned to the fortress safely.

After several days of rapid march through the mountains and the aftereffects of the battle with the powerful men of the Kuming tribe, even Hull felt physically exhausted.

After finally returning to the fortress, there was no time to rest.

After a short rest, Herma started to report his work without stopping.

It was not until nearly evening that Hull rushed to the office of his immediate superior, Lieutenant Mosbia.

Lieutenant Mosbia sat in the office, still looking neurotic, staring at Hull who walked into the office.

"You haven't reported the results of this negotiation to Captain Lorenzo yet?"

"No, you ordered me before. I will report directly to you when I return."

"You didn't lie, did you?"

"I didn't lie."

"You swear by the light?"

"I swear by the lights that I did not report the results of the negotiation with the Cumins to Captain Lorenzo."

Hull really couldn't stand the incompetent idiot in front of him and even felt fear of him.

How much time in my life will be wasted because of the entanglement with people like this.

He made suggestions to Captain Lorenzo, hoping to get rid of this black sheep, but unfortunately he received no response.

You'll meet people like this wherever you go.

That's why Hull said that the empire was rotten from the root.

"...I still can't believe it. Have you really reached a truce agreement with the Kumin people? Are you lying here just to gain merit?"

"I did not lie, please see..."

Hull placed the written documents of the armistice agreement written in Cumin and Imperial languages ​​in front of Lieutenant Mosbia.

The signature of the Blue Queen can be seen in both languages.

"This kind of thing can be forged."

"These are just the documents and evidence I brought back. Later, the Blue Queen of the Kumin tribe will personally visit the fortress. Both sides will sign a formal armistice agreement after a formal ceremony."

"When the time comes, we will have to trouble Colonel Giroud Maguno to attend and sign on our behalf."

"Wha...what?! The other side's queen is coming here in person?"

"Yes."

"It's hard to imagine. Okay...ok, I understand. This is really good news. This is the greatest achievement that the 4th Squadron, which I have commanded, has made in all these years! Hahahahaha!"

"..."

This lieutenant is horrible...

He clearly did nothing and just sat in the office drinking tea. No, it would be unfair to say that he did nothing.

In order to avoid taking any responsibility, he strongly rejected my proposal at the beginning.

Not only did he distance himself from the matter beforehand, but after it was accomplished he had the audacity to take all the credit for himself.

What a scary guy.

As expected, I am worst at dealing with this kind of people.

Lieutenant Mosbia was not aware of Hull's cold eyes at all. He was completely focused on imagining what kind of recognition he would receive.

"With such achievements, the first-class special merit will surely be bestowed upon my 4th Squadron, and I am naturally the most worthy recipient of the award. Who asked the 8th Squadron to have such a bad reputation in the past? Don't you agree, Lieutenant Hull?"

The Lieutenant Mosbia in front of him reminded Hull of the old vicious dog with half of its body buried in the ground, showing a greedy look at the girl whose virginity he just bought.

This made Hull's stomach turn nauseous.

"The achievements of the 8th Squadron will be attributed to the 4th Squadron. Then, according to your logic, shouldn't the reputation of the 8th Squadron also be attributed to the 4th Squadron?"

"what?"

The voice he had just spoken was so cheerful, but in just a moment, Lieutenant Mosbia's face turned cold.

The sound also returned to being sharp.

Hull also let out a long sigh. If the other party continued to speak in that disgusting tone, Hull was really afraid that he would not be able to control himself and would directly break all of the other party's teeth.

"...The 8th Squadron is only a part of the 4th Squadron. How can the evil deeds of the 8th Squadron be regarded as the entire 4th Squadron?"

"Well, in that case, if you want to award a special merit for the achievements of Team 8 this time, please give it to Team 8."

"What? You kid, don't you understand what I'm saying?"

"No, according to your logic, Lieutenant, if the superiors don't take the blame for their subordinates, then they naturally can't win awards for their subordinates, isn't that right?"

"The one who made the contribution this time is the 8th Squad. The other troops and officers in the 4th Squadron did not contribute, so the credit naturally goes to the 8th Squad."

"So, you plan to take all the credit for this?"

"Of course I don't mean to monopolize it. I just don't want to give the credit to someone who didn't contribute at all. Even if we have to reward people for their contributions, it should be distributed within Team 8."

In order to make this happen, Hull asked his subordinates to investigate in advance and compile detailed data as support, which was how he successfully concluded the armistice agreement.

Merits need to be rewarded, and efforts need to be reciprocated.

But now Lieutenant Mosbia standing in front of him has no positive effect except hindering his team and stealing the credit.

If a few officers and soldiers had been sent to accompany him, Hull would not have been so resistant.

But no one stood up. Everyone was afraid of death and no one dared to gamble with their own lives.

How could I allow myself to gain benefits without taking risks?

Even now, I have to come here specially to report the results to him. What a waste.

"Since you think that this achievement should be exclusively attributed to the 8th Squadron, then my 4th Squadron will not apply for the first-class special merit for you. Is that okay?"

In the military, all achievements must be reported, and then the central government will send people to investigate and verify.

Only after confirmation will rewards be given based on merit.

Lieutenant Mosbia made it very clear that if Hull insisted on taking the award, he would simply overshadow the credit and no one would get the commendation.

"I think you should have no objection even if that's the case. After all, what you just said implies that the 8th Squadron does not belong to the 4th Squadron."

"I didn't say that. What I emphasized was that, apart from the 8th Squad, the other troops did not contribute. If the lieutenant does not want to report the 8th Squad's contribution, please do so. It is your freedom."

"Are you serious?"

"Yes, I am serious."

"I have to remind you that if I don't report it to my superiors, your contribution this time will not count."

"It's ok."

"Second Lieutenant! I advise you not to act so impulsively. You just need to let the credit go this time. My 4th Squadron eats the meat, and your 8th Squadron can also have soup."

"If the table is really overturned, I won't suffer any loss, but what about you? You have been busy running around, spending so much time and energy, and risking your life. Your soldiers are also waiting for rewards. Why bother to argue with me here?"

This was the first time Lieutenant Mosbia spoke to Hull in a gentle voice.

Hull was also a little surprised. It turned out that the other party was not so hysterical sometimes.

But Hull still shook his head.

"I have no intention of arguing with you, but asking me to give the credit to someone who has not taken any action goes against my conscience. I cannot do it."

"Don't be so stubborn. If you want to rise to the top, you have to learn to be humble. Besides, isn't it customary for subordinates to receive credit for their achievements? You'll get used to it when you get to a higher position."

"It is precisely because of this rampant corruption that the empire is gradually declining."

"You...you!" Lieutenant Mosbia pointed at Hull's nose and shouted, "How dare you say such treasonous words?!"

"Why can't I say it? I am a soldier who is always thinking about the future of the empire and fighting on the front line. This is exactly what I should say."

"You...you mean to say that I didn't consider the future of the empire and only cared about my own gains and losses?!"

"I didn't say that. If you had listened to what I said, you wouldn't have asked such a question."

"You bastard! I'm going to kill you!"

Lieutenant Mosbia pounced on him like a mad dog.

Heer dodged it with a quick move, then gently swung the [Wind Willow] in his right hand, and the sound of the wind blade cutting was heard.

It just brushed past his ear and flew out, embedding itself into the wall.

Lieutenant Mosbia was so frightened that he collapsed on the spot, unable to even straighten his back.

"you you you..."

"My Lord Lieutenant, I am sorry for my rudeness. I just saw a fly next to your ear, and I took the initiative to remove the pest for you."

Hull opened his left hand, and there was indeed a fly cut into two pieces inside.

Of course, this was a prop Hull prepared in advance.

He had anticipated a conflict with Lieutenant Mosbia and had made preparations in advance.

"You...you were just going to...kill me, right?"

"No, that's impossible. As you can see, I'm just removing insects."

"Don't think I can't see that you're coming for me."

"I'm here for the pests. No matter what kind of pests they are, I will definitely get rid of them, especially those that corrupt the branches and leaves of the empire."

Hull's eyes became extremely sharp, and he stared at Lieutenant Mosbia who was sitting on the ground.

The other party was frightened by this and his lips began to tremble.

"Then...then...then we...have nothing to talk about. I have decided that I will not report my achievements in concluding the armistice agreement to my superiors."

"If I can't have it, then you can't have it either. We still have a long time to live together, so just wait!"

Hull was really curious. Why did the other party still want to threaten him with words when he was in such a mess?

I am standing right in front of him, just do whatever he wants.

It's true that barking dogs don't bite.

But who made this person his superior?

Even if you feel sick, you have to agree.

"I understand your judgment, Lieutenant."

Seeing that Hull was about to leave, Lieutenant Mosbia still refused to give up.

"I...I really won't report it. Don't regret it."

"Um, Lieutenant, are you hearing impaired? I have already replied to you many times."

"The 4th Squadron decided not to report the achievements of our 8th Squadron. I have no objection to this matter."

"I...I'm just afraid that you'll regret it. Such an important matter certainly needs to be confirmed again and again."

Hull smiled bitterly. How much did he want this honor?

"Lieutenant, you don't need to confirm with me again and again. It doesn't matter if you don't report my achievement. I have already made an appointment with Captain Lorenzo, and I will report to him next."

"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave now!"

"Waaaaaaaaaah!! Wait a minute!!!" Lieutenant Mosbia screamed.

Then he crawled to the door and sat down.

His hands were open and he was breathing heavily.

"I don't allow you to report to a higher level as an individual! This is my order!!"

Hull scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed.