Reborn: Imperial Officer Promotion Guide

"But it has always been Lieutenant Hull's 8th Squad that has been in charge of negotiating with the Kumins. If he is excluded, I am really worried."

"Hahahaha, don't worry. Without him, things can still proceed normally. It's just a matter of communication. Can't we just order his men to assist?"

"…Our Empire has been at war with the Kumins for a long time, and we have finally managed to ease the relationship a little. If we temporarily change the contact person, the other party will definitely have doubts and cause unnecessary misunderstandings, which will be a loss of the greater for the smaller. How about letting Lieutenant Hull come forward?"

Major Schneider put away the smile on his face and slammed his wine glass on the table.

"Shut up! It's just a negotiation with those mountain monkeys, how can it cause any misunderstanding? I advise you to give up as soon as possible. That lieutenant is already beyond saving. If you are reluctant to let go, be careful that you will also be affected!"

As Schneider shouted, he grabbed Captain Lorenzo's collar and threatened him.

"Sorry, even if we want to deal with Lieutenant Hull, we don't have enough combat power in the fortress right now... If we anger that person, he might turn around and kill us."

"Wh…! What?!"

"It's cruel, but it's true. I think given Lieutenant Hull's character, if he's cornered, he's likely to collude with Lieutenant Colonel Keneck and his men, and maybe even turn around and settle accounts with us."

"..."

Major Schneider was at a loss for words at Captain Lorenzo's answer, but his genius mind immediately came up with a perfect solution and he shouted.

"Yes... yes, we can rely on Count Mi Hill! I don't believe that even the military god of my empire can't do anything to him!"

"Shut up! Stop saying such stupid things!"

"Yes…"

Colonel Giroud Maguno shouted loudly, obviously he did not agree with the proposal.

Major Schneider also hurriedly loosened Captain Lorenzo's collar.

"He is the top figure in the military! He originally planned to lead the army north this time. He was just interested in the intelligence I sent. In the current situation, there is no need for the Earl to come. Otherwise, the credit for taking down the Arugail Defense Fortress through negotiation will be hers or mine!"

"I'm very sorry, my thinking is too shallow, please calm down."

"Besides, if she really comes, she will definitely not just listen to our one-sided story. Even if she puts Helheim in prison, she will definitely interrogate the prisoner in person. By then, both sides will stick to their own stories, and maybe something will happen, which will ruin the current good situation."

"Yes, you have a long-term vision."

Sweat was already oozing out of Major Schneider's forehead.

Now he and Colonel Giru Maguno are the highest commanders of the entire imperial fortress.

As long as they want, they can fabricate a few charges and deal with one or two officers, and the central government will not say anything.

But if Count Mi Hill came, it would be like handing over the discretion to others, and things would become out of their control.

"…So, what do you think we should do?"

Colonel Giroud Maguno looked at Captain Lorenzo.

"It is not appropriate to hold Lieutenant Hull accountable now. We can only put his case on hold for the time being." Captain Lorenzo answered calmly.

"Are you serious when you say this?" Colonel Giroud Magnus stared at Captain Lorenzo with wide eyes.

"You mean, our entire Imperial Fortress is not even capable of dealing with a single criminal?" Major Schneider shouted.

"Lieutenant Hull defeated General Thunder in a one-on-one fight, which means that he is at least as powerful as a general. At the moment, we do not have enough strength to deal with him."

"Listen, is this what an honorable Imperial officer can say!?" Major Schneider pointed at Captain Lorenzo's nose and roared.

"Colonel Jiru Maguno, we must not hand over such an important negotiation to such a dangerous person. I am willing to be the person in charge of the negotiations with the Kumin people this time."

"Oh? Major Schneider, are you confident that you can complete this mission?"

"I will definitely live up to your expectations!"

"I understand. Captain Lorenzo, for safety's sake, you will be suspended from duty for the time being. As for Helheim's treatment, I will consider it again, but don't hold out too much hope. That guy is too dangerous. He is a threat to us if he is alive."

"Yes...I understand..."

"Major Schneider, I'll leave the negotiation with the Kumins to you. You can't let Helheim come forward, and you can't use that guy's people. That man is too dangerous. He will definitely find ways to trip you up. This matter is too important. No mistakes are allowed. Do you understand?"

"I understand! Don't worry, I know how to deal with it!"

"Then I'll leave it to you. After this is done, I will recommend you to the Central Command to become a lieutenant colonel... No, based on my promotion history, it's not certain whether you can directly ascend to the throne of a major general."

"Really...really?!"

"Of course. All of Lieutenant Colonel Kainek's party will be held accountable for this incident, and demotion is a foregone conclusion. I am relieved to have you take his place as my deputy and manage the fortress's military affairs. It will be very hard, Major Schneider, you have to work hard!"

"Yes! Thank you for your cultivation!"

A bright smile broke out on Major Schneider's face, and with tears in his eyes he saluted Colonel Giroud Maguno solemnly.

At this time, Captain Lorenzo bowed to the two men with an expressionless face, and then left the military meeting room.

On the way back to my room along the corridor, I unexpectedly saw Hull's figure in front of the door.

"Why did you come to my place?"

"No, it's nothing. You look really bad. Compared to the enemy, those incompetent superiors are more troublesome, right?"

"So you've heard it?"

"No, I just expected a similar result."

"Oh...Okay, this place is not very convenient. Let's talk inside if you have anything to say."

Captain Lorenzo sighed and led Hull into his room.

"I will be suspended from work and reflect on my actions. If anyone finds out that I met you, I will definitely be held accountable. Don't come here to see me in the future."

"I understand."

"I don't think you will be imprisoned for the time being. Just be careful not to do anything stupid that is irreversible. Just stay here and behave yourself."

"Thank you. You've helped me a lot by saying that."

"Don't get me wrong. I followed your request and took the map to Colonel Giroud Maguno and the others to explain the situation. I wanted to save my old superior and myself."

After the previous battle with the Principality, Captain Lorenzo was well aware of Hull's horror.

If they were to become his enemy, Colonel Giroud Maguno and his men would certainly not end well.

Even if one tries his best to ease the relationship between the two sides, there is no guarantee that it will not lead to armed confrontation.

By then, the only loss would be the empire's military power.

As a mediator, Captain Lorenzo will not be able to please either side and may even be liquidated by the victorious side.

"Why don't you allow me to say that the plan to exchange territory with the Kumin people was yours?"

"If they knew it was my proposal, they would definitely not accept it."

"But this opportunity to redeem yourself has been wasted. What a pity! Now they have decided to completely exclude you from the negotiations!"

"Let them do what they want. If they can do it, I have no right to say anything. Who says that a higher-ranking official can crush a lower-ranking official?"

"From what you said, you think they can't complete the territorial exchange with the Kumin people?"

"I can't say this."

"why?"

"Because you are an excellent Imperial soldier."

"..."

Captain Lorenzo became wary of Hull's compliment.

Lorenzo would subconsciously filter and analyze carefully what Hull said.

In a sense, he is a person that Captain Lorenzo fears more than Colonel Giroud Magnus and Major Schneider.

"If I tell you the reason why this negotiation will definitely fail, you will definitely make corrections based on your own judgment and in the direction that is most beneficial to the empire. By then, you may be in danger. Believe me, don't interfere in what happens next."

"Lieutenant Hull, you should be careful with your words. As soldiers of the Empire, it is our duty to consider the interests of the Empire."

"Of course. However, the optimal solution for the empire's interests that you consider may be different from the optimal solution that I think is the best solution."

"…Are you saying that I don't have enough ability and wisdom to protect the interests of the empire?"

"No, I mean, you have the determination to sacrifice yourself for the empire, which I respect very much. However, it is this determination that has lowered those people's evaluation of you, leading to your suspension and reflection now."

"That's really spicy. Aren't you just mocking my incompetence in a roundabout way?"

"This is not incompetence, but too much loyalty."

Captain Lorenzo felt a little complicated about Hull's evaluation.

It's like a teacher who is forced to retire early and is praised by the children in his class just before leaving.

Of course, this analogy is not quite appropriate, as Hull is only in his early twenties, only a dozen years younger than Lorenzo.

"...After hearing your comments, I feel a little complicated. Do you know what I want to say now?"

"No, I am different from you. I am not a loyal person."

"Hahahaha, fine, since you don't want to hear it, I won't say anything. I've been overworked these past few days, and I'm almost getting a stomachache. I only ask you not to cause any more trouble during my suspension and reflection period, and let me have a good rest for a while."

"Since you have something to say, please speak freely. However, I will not regard it as an order from your superiors. It will only be regarded as your random talk during your suspension and reflection period."

"Hahahaha, you're so ruthless..."

After hearing Hull's answer, Captain Lorenzo realized that no matter how he mediated, he could not change Hull's mind.

"You have already made plans to bring down Colonel Giroud Maguno and his men, right?"

Hull did not answer, but looked out the window.

Captain Lorenzo gave a bitter smile and dropped his hands as if he had lost strength.

It seems that the ending of Colonel Giroud Maguno and Major Schneider cannot be changed...