Reborn: Imperial Officer Promotion Guide

Hull unfolded the map in his room when Captain Lorenzo walked in.

There was no trace of tragedy in his expression, and it seemed that he had already obtained the desired result.

"Lieutenant Hull, I will transfer my captain's authority, including the command of my troops, to you. Please save this fortress."

"...I see."

"I am now under your jurisdiction. Tell me, what do you need me to do?"

"Please continue to convey my intentions to the higher-ups for me, and serve as a bridge for communication between me and the higher-ups."

With their self-esteem, it would be difficult for them to calmly follow my instructions.

If this matter was handed over to Captain Lorenzo, it would be smoother. Hull highly recognized his ability as a mediator.

"What a surprise! I thought the first instruction you gave me was to let me be careful about the way I speak to you... just like how I treated Lieutenant Mosbia." Captain Lorenzo joked.

According to what Hull knew, Lieutenant Mosbia used to go to Captain Lorenzo every night to complain about the "unfair treatment" he was receiving and the fact that he was being used as a vengeance.

After hearing this, Hull could only smile bitterly.

"I did emphasize repeatedly before that Lieutenant Mosbia should speak to me with due respect for his superiors. But respect comes from the heart. As for you, there is no need to be so empty-headed. I will, as always, treat you with due respect as a subordinate when I communicate with you."

"Respect? I didn't expect to hear that word from you. I thought I was only slightly better in interpersonal relationships, but now it seems that you are not that difficult to get along with."

"Don't tease me anymore."

"Hahahaha... I didn't expect you to have this side. It's really interesting."

"...Captain Lorenzo, do you know what kind of superior can gain my respect?"

"Hmm... a soldier with excellent overall qualities?"

"Do not."

"So... is it a superior who has the power to make decisions?"

Hull shook his head.

"Being tolerant of subordinates... this doesn't seem right either."

"Of course not."

"So, a superior who treats his subordinates' abilities and achievements fairly?"

"That is indeed a qualification worth appreciating, but it can only be considered a secondary condition."

"Well... I can't guess, just tell me the answer directly."

“A superior who can honestly accept the opinions of his subordinates, readily follow the correct opinions, and resolutely implement them.”

"..."

"As an officer, as the number of people you command increases, you will face a variety of opinions from your subordinates. Among your subordinates, there will inevitably be people who are better than you in some aspects, and there will also be correct opinions that best suit the actual situation."

"If a superior does not adopt correct opinions because of his ego, fear of power being threatened, or external factors such as future fame, I cannot respect such a person as a subordinate."

"..."

"Therefore, whether it is Colonel Giroud Maguno or Major Schneider, or other officers who just watched from the sidelines when something important happened, I cannot regard them as my superiors. Of course, I am now bound by my identity as a soldier, and I must have superficial respect for my superiors."

"I see that you are not maintaining a superficial respect as you said. You don't know how angry the colonel and the others were because of your previous words."

Captain Lorenzo sighed and rubbed his shoulder. It seemed that it took him a lot of effort to get the colonel to agree to his request.

Even Captain Lorenzo seemed a little tired.

"I still have a lot of shortcomings in this regard. So, no matter what, I would like to ask Captain Lorenzo to help me."

"You don't have to change your attitude towards me. It's okay to treat me as a subordinate as before. Moreover, I plan to hand over the command of the army to you when the time is right. After all, I am just taking over your position temporarily."

"To be honest, I can't quite tell whether you are speaking the truth or are just being considerate of my feelings."

"Of course I'm telling the truth. What kind of a monster do you think I am?"

"Hahaha, what can I do? You are a terrible guy who is good at weaving lies. I am not sure if I have the capacity to accommodate a subordinate like you. However, I know clearly that your ability is above mine. I must rely on your strength to turn the whole battle situation around. Therefore, it is very useful to hear you say such things."

"Captain Lorenzo, you...you are really a weirdo."

"Really? Being evaluated like that by a weirdo like you, I feel like I've become a little weird now."

"..."

"Hahahaha, I was just joking. Don't take it seriously. But it seems that you do have a talent for controlling your subordinates. You managed to coax me around with just a few words. Okay, I understand. I will do my best to cooperate with your orders."

"Then it's up to you!"

Captain Lorenzo extended his hand to Hull, and Hull smiled and shook Captain Lorenzo's hand.

Now that each party's position has been decided, the next step is to place the chess pieces on the map and discuss the subsequent response tactics.

Hull placed a chess piece on each side of the fortress.

"First of all, let's talk about the deployment of the troops. Even if I don't explain, I think you can understand that with such a huge difference in combat power, the only option left is to defend the city."

"indeed so."

"The enemy conservatively estimates that they have at least 2 troops. Due to the retreat of Lieutenant Colonel Keneck's troops, the fortress now only has troops available for deployment. The nd Battalion under our direct command has only a little over troops, so our chances of winning a battle outside the city are slim."

"Yeah. The difference in the number of troops is too great."

"But don't be discouraged. If we deploy the various battalions to the four fortress gates, east, west, south, and north, it shouldn't be a problem to hold on. As for the most difficult enemy general, I'll take care of him."

"The opponent is a general-level warrior. Moreover, he is accompanied by strong soldiers called the Guards. Are you confident?"

"That's why I am the only one who can take charge of this biggest problem."

"I understand. The higher-ups should also be well aware that there is no chance of winning a direct battle outside the city. Your proposal should be approved."

Captain Lorenzo hadn't finished his words yet: "Of course, they will also have many complaints."

Letting a second lieutenant fight against a general-level warrior, wouldn't this make others laugh at us for not having capable people in the imperial fortress?

There is a high probability that such a sound will appear.

"Well, if anyone objects, you can just say - in that case, you will be in charge of fighting the enemy's general."

"How can I say such a thing! You are such a pain in the ass in a place like this."

"Um... I don't quite understand. You're complaining because you're not satisfied with the plan itself, right? Then, shouldn't you propose an alternative plan? You don't intend to offer a backup plan, and you're not willing to fight as a substitute. I really don't understand the thinking of this kind of person."

"Okay, okay, you don't have to understand their thoughts. As expected, I still have to do the work of convincing the higher-ups."

Captain Lorenzo sighed heavily.

"Is this all your plan?"

"In a city defense battle, all we can do is defend. That alone is not enough to win this war. From now on, when I am not at the command post, please take charge of the command of the 2nd Battalion."

"Not in command? Where are you going?"

"I am a magician. Since there is a huge disparity in power, I have to do something to adjust the balance of power. While you are guarding the fortress, I have to take advantage of the gap to weaken the enemy's power and disrupt their deployment."

"what are you planning to do?"

"..."

As expected, even Captain Lorenzo couldn't completely trust my judgment.

This is just as well; the officer's excellence lies in his ability to think flexibly.

You will never make the big mistake of blindly trusting your subordinates, and the chances of making wrong judgments will be much smaller.

"Well, let's talk about this later. During my absence, Captain Lorenzo's mission will become more complicated. In addition to leading the soldiers of the 2nd Battalion to hold their designated positions, you must also send people to support any defensive node in the east, west, south, or north that is attacked by General Reinhardt. You must help other troops hold on."

"To be honest, I don't have the confidence that a strong person of that level can complete this task."

"The cavalry of the Principality of Diorudo is very powerful. To unleash the strength of the cavalry, we must first break through the gate of the fortress. When the time comes, I will hand over my Goliath to you. With him, it shouldn't be a difficult task."

"That person seems to be the guard you brought to the fortress, right? With all due respect, one more guard is just a drop in the bucket for the battle situation."

"You don't have to worry about that. I brought Goliath here to deal with situations like this where you are outnumbered. When the gate is about to be breached, you send him over. Believe me, something very interesting will happen then."

"alright, I got it."

"This battle will only take three days. After three days, the winner will be revealed."

Captain Lorenzo's eyes widened when he heard Hull's assertion.

"Three days? Can this war be over in just three days?"

"That's right. Either we win an overwhelming victory, or we suffer a crushing defeat. There are only two possibilities."

"A great rout... could it have turned into such a desperate situation even with you here?"

"You think too highly of me. Nothing is certain on the battlefield. Even I am just betting on the future."

"I didn't expect you would say something so cowardly."

"I'm just stressing that anything is possible."

"Yes, I have to do my best. The rest can only be decided by God."

"...In short, we must first do our best to survive the first day of battle. The enemy is coming with great force, so we must put all our strength into the battlefield in the first battle, otherwise we will definitely not be able to survive."

Hull answered calmly, and Lorenzo realized that it was a life-and-death situation, and his expression became serious.

"As long as we can hold on for three days, victory will come naturally."

Captain Lorenzo still doesn't understand the meaning of this sentence.

I am just worried. I don't know what means the legendary General Thunder will use to attack?

Also, why did Hull repeatedly emphasize three days?

Will anything favorable change happen after that?