Reborn: Imperial Officer Promotion Guide

"The content of our deal is very simple. The armored soldiers and cavalry corps attacking the west gate will lay down their weapons and retreat. Commander Needle will be a prisoner of our imperial army. In exchange, I will let Commander Zod live."

what? !

The armored soldiers and cavalry corps have laid down their weapons and retreated...

That being said, it’s no wonder that there has been no news from the West Gate until now.

It turns out that the established attack plan has been disrupted!

I didn't expect that even a strong man like Zod and Needle were no match for him...

Not only did he see through my main attack direction, but he also overpowered the two legion commanders. This Helheim is definitely not an assassin...

Who is he? Why have I never heard of him before?

I made a mistake in judgement...

Reinhardt forced a smile on his face, walked back to the city wall step by step, and then placed [Thunder Dragon Bird] on Captain Lorenzo's shoulder.

"It seems that you have taken good care of my two army commanders. In this case, I cannot be rude."

He met Hull's eyes, then raised his chin in the direction of Major Schneider.

"They are all your superiors, right? How about using the lives of these two men to get back Commander Needle?"

Under normal circumstances, Reinhardt would never show mercy to any officer who was captured by the enemy.

Especially since Commander Needle had followed him for many years, he knew better than anyone that he hated being taken prisoner.

He could never imagine that someone like Needle, who valued honor more than life, would choose to be a prisoner.

Even if it is in exchange for the lives of soldiers and comrades, it is absolutely unforgivable!

Not to mention changing him back, if it were in the past, Reinhardt would have wanted to wipe out the enemy in front of him.

Looking at Needle's flickering eyes, Reinhardt had fought alongside him for many years, and this look calmed him down.

I guessed a thing or two.

This strategic decisive battle with the Empire was originally Reinhardt's plan to act first and report later.

It's not just the 50,000 troops defending the fortress of Arugeil.

Under his own instructions, he also involved General Bezlar, General Ganadlar and the subsequent 50,000 troops.

Capturing the Imperial fortress was originally a prerequisite for this decisive battle with the Empire.

This is also my most important task.

As a result, due to his dereliction of duty, Corps Commander Koha was assassinated yesterday.

The two-front attack plan prepared today was also thwarted.

If they lost Captain Zod and the Strong Armored Soldiers, even if they finally captured the Empire's fortress, the remaining Strong Armored Soldiers without their commander would be unable to cope with the next battle.

The most important thing is that that bastard minister within the principality will definitely hold on to this matter and make a big fuss about it.

Perhaps, this strategic decisive battle will have no end.

After that, his situation in the principality would definitely become more difficult.

That guy Needle... keeps doing unnecessary things.

"How about it? A major and a captain, two for one, is that a fair price?"

"I'm sorry..." Helheim remained expressionless. "I don't care about the major's life. If you want it, take it. Don't be polite to me."

"Huh?" A strange sound came from Major Schneider.

This answer surprised Reinhardt a little.

"It is better for those who have ambition but no ability to die quickly, so as not to hinder the friendly forces. Without such troubles, the survival rate of the soldiers will be higher."

For some reason, many soldiers following Major Schneider nodded slightly.

Being said this in front of thousands of soldiers, Major Schneider's face turned red, but he didn't dare to get angry.

Reinhardt saw it all.

"Hahahaha...what an interesting theory."

It doesn't sound fake. This Helheim really doesn't care about the life or death of his superiors.

Reinhardt even felt a little sympathy for Major Schneider.

"General Reinhardt, time is running out, let's talk quickly. If we trade one for one, I think we'll be at a disadvantage. This commander of the Needle Corps should know a lot of intelligence about your army, which is really valuable to us. If you don't add some more price..."

"Please don't say that. Captain Lorenzo should know a lot about the Imperial Army. I also have a lot to ask him."

Neither of them would give in.

"I never thought that the famous General Lei Dian would be such a calculative person."

Hearing the other party's ridicule, Reinhardt also responded.

"Well, I am really grateful for your kindness. However, a transaction is a transaction. Since it is a transaction, it must be fair. Don't you imperial people care about reputation the most? Your Lieutenant Mosbia is very honest. I heard that you were his subordinate in the past. You should learn from him in this regard."

When Helheim heard Lieutenant Mosbia's name, his expression became as ugly as if he had eaten a fly shit.

"Don't waste your energy..." Captain Lorenzo smiled bitterly.

"How could Lieutenant Hull care about the life and death of an incompetent like me? I have already handed over the command of the 2nd Battalion under my command to him. As for the defense plan against the Principality, he was the one who made it all. I am at most just a messenger."

For some reason, Reinhardt heard a hint of sadness in Captain Lorenzo's words.

Even though he was unwilling, he had to admit that he was inferior to the other party. Reinhardt heard this meaning.

Let a second lieutenant command a battalion of troops...

So he has been sidelined by that Helheim?

He didn't care at all about the life or death of that stupid major, thinking of what Lieutenant Mosbia had said before.

——This Helheim had taken everything from him.

It seems that he has reached his current position of competing on the same stage with me by standing on the shoulders of one superior after another.

Sure enough...is it a poisonous snake?

"Then you name a price. What do you need me to add before you are willing to release Commander Needle?"

At this moment, Helheim had a smile on his face that made Reinhardt very uncomfortable.

"It's very simple. Please admit that your siege today has ended in failure. Order the soldiers outside the fortress to return to the camp immediately and give up the attack. We will fight again tomorrow. How do you think?"

Reinhardt hadn't said anything yet, but Commander Needle suddenly became excited.

"Hey, hey, hey... Lieutenant Hale, this goes against the deal between us, doesn't it? I agreed to hand over my wand and become a prisoner in exchange for the lives of Commander Zod and the other soldiers. But you promised me that you would not try to dig information out of me."

"I didn't learn any military information about the principality from you. How did that violate our agreement?"

"You're using my status as a prisoner to threaten the general to give up today's offensive. This is even more excessive than trying to get information from me! If that's the case, I'd rather die right here!"

Needle suddenly became excited, and only thanks to the warrant officer behind him holding him back did he avoid crashing into the city wall.

Reinhardt also smiled at this moment.

"You've seen it, if I agree to you, it would be putting him in an unjust position. Even if Commander Needle returns alive today, he won't be able to gain a foothold in the army. For a soldier who cares so much about honor, this is more painful than killing him.

"I cannot accept this price."

"In that case, how about I propose another condition that is beneficial to you?"

Reinhardt raised his hand, indicating that he could speak.

"Tomorrow at dawn, I will fight you one-on-one outside the west gate of the fortress. If you win, I am willing to join the Principality of Diorudo..."

"With my help, it will be easy to capture this fortress within a day!"

"Not only that, I can also plan for you to repel the Mi Hill expeditionary force that is currently heading north."

When Reinhard heard the proposal, he immediately became interested.

Legion Commander Needle also stopped struggling immediately.

This Helheim is able to overpower the two legion commanders and has at least the strength of a general.

And his vision on the battlefield is also vicious.

He had also facilitated a ceasefire between the Empire and the Kumins before, so there must have been some strategy involved.

If I have his help, it will be like adding wings to a tiger!

In order to prepare for the upcoming battle against Mi Hill, this talent is indeed worth recruiting.

"Hahahaha! Very good... I am very satisfied with your price. I accept your conditions! I don't think Commander Needle will have any objection, right?"

Reinhardt smiled widely.

Commander Needle also nodded heavily.

"Please wait... I haven't finished yet..."

Reinhardt raised his hand to invite the other party to continue. He also wanted to hear what else Helheim wanted to say.

"If I win our duel tomorrow, General Lei Dian, please agree to condescend to become my subordinate...how do you think?"

Reinhardt was slightly stunned. He had never considered the possibility of failure.

However, Commander Needle immediately shouted at the top of his voice like a crowing rooster.

"What nonsense are you talking about! General Reinhardt is a great general of the Principality of Diordo. How could he be a subordinate of a mere lieutenant like you? Besides..."

"Captain Needle, don't interrupt... You're talking as if I'm going to lose..."

"Don't worry, he can't beat me!"

Reinhardt took the [Thunder Dragon Bird] off Captain Lorenzo's shoulder and put it back into the scabbard.

"If you can defeat me, I can become your subordinate and be at your disposal!"

Helheim smiled, and the group of soldiers behind him immediately shouted in unison.

Especially the warrant officer who was escorting Corps Commander Needle, he almost jumped up.

This reaction really made Reinhardt unhappy.

It was as if they were sure that Helheim would be able to defeat them.

What a strange bunch of guys...

Helheim gestured behind him, and the warrant officer loosened the hemp rope around Commander Needle.

"What are you looking at? Go back!" the warrant officer shouted to Corps Commander Needle.

"Are you really letting me go back?" Commander Needle was a little bit unbelieving, his eyes fixed on Helheim.

"General Reinhardt and I have reached an agreement, and I will naturally keep my promise."

Helheim was addressing Reinhardt with these words.

This person's temperament is somewhat similar to mine. If we can fight side by side in the future, he would be a good partner.

Reinhardt did not wait for Commander Needle, but walked towards the west gate leisurely.

"Lieutenant Hel! Do you know what you are doing? You are collaborating with the enemy! I will never allow you to release our Imperial Army prisoners without permission." Major Schneider shouted at Hel Helm.

"I captured this prisoner myself, and I judged that releasing him would be more beneficial to the war."

"You do not have the authority to release prisoners without authorization. You must report this to the military headquarters. This must be decided by Colonel Giroud Maguno himself!"

This sound was like a fly by his ear. Reinhardt turned around and looked at the stupid major with cold eyes, while his right hand was on the hilt of the [Thunder Dragon Bird] hanging on his waist.

Just this one move caused Major Schneider to fall heavily to the ground.

Reinhardt put his left index finger to his mouth as a gesture of silence.

Then he used his thumb to make a neck-wiping motion.

Major Schneider immediately covered his mouth and nodded rapidly.

If keeping this kind of trash around would not consume the empire's military strength, Reinhardt would have killed him long ago given his temper.

His life will be spared until we capture Helheim tomorrow.