Reborn: Imperial Officer Promotion Guide

Hull's embarrassment was not feigned.

If the other party, who is your superior, disobeys the orders of his superior, it is undoubtedly a violation of military law.

If you insist on refusing, you will only leave something to behold.

But now he couldn't obey the other party's orders. The reason was very simple.

"I'm sorry, Lieutenant. As the person who reported this proposal, Captain Lorenzo has already given me orders in advance."

"No matter what the result is, I need to report to him in person."

"There is such a thing?! Why haven't I received such a notice? Why didn't you tell me in advance?!"

"Didn't the lieutenant say before? You are very busy. How can I trouble you to ask about it personally? Besides, Captain Lorenzo gave me the order alone. Since he didn't tell you, I naturally can't tell you privately. I also have to take into account Captain Lorenzo's feelings. Please forgive me."

Lieutenant Mosbia was very angry about this.

"How could you hide such an important matter from me? You should report it to me immediately!"

Hull was stunned for a moment, then tilted his head.

"Captain Lorenzo gave me an order alone. I think this matter has nothing to do with the lieutenant, so I don't need to tell you specifically. If Lieutenant Mosbia cares so much about it, I will pay attention to it next time?"

"It's too late! And I don't want a next time!"

Hull was really at a loss whether to laugh or cry at this moment.

"But this was clearly the lieutenant's own negligence. If you had informed me in advance, I would have certainly followed your instructions. Moreover, I also think this is not a big deal. I just repeated what I just reported in front of Captain Lorenzo."

"That's enough! I don't want to hear your excuses!"

"In that case, can you allow me to leave?"

Lieutenant Mosbia had a dead pig-like expression and seemed determined to guard the door and not let Hull leave.

Hull really didn't expect this decision. Did he think he could trap himself here with his physical body?

"Tell me! How are you going to report to Captain Lorenzo?"

Hull gave a wry smile, wondering why this lieutenant always liked to repeat the same conversation.

"I just said that I was just repeating what I just reported to you, Lieutenant, in front of Captain Lorenzo."

"It's definitely not that simple! Tell the truth!"

Hull frowned. Was it because he hadn't explained it clearly enough?

"As evidenced by the signature, the Blue Queen of the Kumin tribe has agreed to sign an agreement with us. Afterwards, the Queen will come to the fortress in person to formally complete the signing of the armistice agreement."

"...What about the others?"

"Anything else? If Captain Lorenzo has any questions, I will certainly answer them."

Hearing Hull's answer, Lieutenant Mosbia's ears perked up: "What if Captain Lorenzo asks about the First Class Special Merit?"

"Then I will answer truthfully."

"Tell me, how are you going to answer?"

"Even if the lieutenant says so, I don't know what questions Captain Lorenzo will ask, so I don't know how to answer."

"Don't be silly! If Captain Lorenzo asks you which unit should be awarded the first-class special merit, what will you say?"

"Of course, it should be Team 8 that gets it."

Hearing Hull's answer, Lieutenant Mosbia jumped up like a ball of meat and roared like an enraged dog.

"Wa ...

"Yes, that's what you said, but I'm not you. I don't think the 4th Squadron is worthy of the First Class Special Merit."

"I am your immediate superior! Are you planning on disobeying my orders?!"

"I did not disobey the orders of my superiors. If the lieutenant wants me to refuse the first-class special merit, I can do so. If the lieutenant refuses to report this merit, I can only comply."

"Then I order you to propose that the 4th Squadron be awarded the First Class Special Merit when Captain Lorenzo asks which unit should be awarded the title."

"Okay, I understand."

Lieutenant Mosbia breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Hull's answer. He was about to give way, but then he felt something was wrong.

"Wait! You can't leave yet! You have to stay here until I give you permission to leave."

Just as Hull was about to open the door to go out, he was blocked again. He became really impatient.

"Sir Lieutenant, if you have anything else to ask, please be brief. It would be rude to keep Captain Lorenzo waiting."

"If he wants to wait, let him wait! He's a nice guy who usually smiles and won't get angry no matter how long he waits. Why do you care about him?"

"Is... is that so? If you have anything else to say, please go ahead. I am all ears."

"If Captain Lorenzo asks you which unit should receive the first-class special merit, how will you answer?"

Hull tilted his head. Hadn't we already talked about this?

Why does Lieutenant Mosbia continue to repeat it now?

"I will answer that I think the 8th Squadron should receive it, because the signing of the armistice agreement with the Kumin people this time was all due to the efforts of the members of the 8th Squadron. However, Lieutenant Mosbia has previously issued an order to me, hoping that I will recommend that the 4th Squadron receive this honor."

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“Wow!!! How can there be such a person!!! I really can’t stand it!!! This is so infuriating!!!”

Lieutenant Mosbia stomped his feet wildly as if he was tap dancing, splashing dust all over the ground.

Hull kept a distance from him with some disgust, thinking: "This should be my line..."

"Listen to me! If you are asked, you must answer——"

[——I feel that the 4th Squadron should receive this honor.]

"Did you hear that!"

Hull curled his lips and said, "Please forgive me for refusing."

"Why! Why would you refuse!"

"I have already explained the reason before. The other members of the 4th Squadron did not contribute and are not worthy of this honor."

"This...this is my order!"

Hull sighed. A higher-ranking official can crush a person to death. This is probably what it means.

"My subordinate understands."

"Then tell me, if you were asked which unit should receive the first-class special merit, how would you answer?"

Lieutenant Mosbia looked expectantly as if he was teaching a child to speak, hoping to hear the answer he wanted.

"Although I don't think so, I received an order from Lieutenant Mosbia, and he asked me to support the 4th Squadron to obtain this honor."

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"Wa ...

"I was acting in accordance with the orders of the lieutenant. There was no intentional or unintentional behavior."

Hull really didn't mean it. He just wanted to let Captain Lorenzo know the whole story truthfully.

Doesn't Lieutenant Mosbia want Captain Lorenzo to know that he has something to do with this?

"I never gave such an order! Absolutely not! You must have misunderstood me on purpose!"

"Well... Lieutenant, please tell me what you want me to do. Captain Lorenzo is waiting..."

"Let's rehearse now. You are you, and I am Captain Lorenzo. Don't make any mistakes in your lines. Don't say too much or too little. Just follow the lines. I say a line, and you repeat it. Then you respond to Captain Lorenzo according to what we have rehearsed now."

Lieutenant Mosbia rushed to the desk, then took out a pen and paper and quickly wrote and drew, as if he was preparing his lines?

"Um... Lieutenant, this sounds like it will take a long time. Captain Lorenzo is still waiting. How about..."

Lieutenant Mosbia was sweating profusely and tore up and wrote the lines again and again.

Lieutenant Mosbia was already anxious, and when he heard the sudden urging, he became even angrier.

"I've already said it! For a nice guy like Lorenzo, just let him wait. He won't blame you even if he waits a few more hours. If he really blames you, just put on a smile, act pitiful, and admit your mistake. He will definitely forgive you. Why should you be afraid of him?"

Just as Lieutenant Mosbia was roaring, a voice came from outside the office door.

"I really overheard an unforgettable conversation..."

"Eh?!!"

The office door was pushed open, and the person who walked in was Captain Lorenzo!