Reborn: Imperial Officer Promotion Guide

“Haaaa…Haaaa…”

Major Schneider was breathing heavily and walking down the corridor with a clattering sound.

Whenever he had to report news to his superiors, his steps would be as heavy as they are now.

Basically, Major Schneider would only bring good news to his superiors. He would usually let his subordinates report bad news.

Then he stood on the same front with his superiors and attacked his subordinates.

Until now he has been able to cope with it with his own intelligence, but now he is forced to do it himself. It is conceivable that the pressure on him is definitely not light.

dong dong dong...

"Colonel Giroud Maguno, are you there? This is Schneider."

"Oh, come in."

Judging from the colonel's tone, he should be in a good mood now. Schneider straightened his collar and adjusted his breathing.

Timing is critical when reporting to your supervisor, especially when reporting bad news.

Major Schneider opened the door and walked in with a smile on his face.

"How is it going? Is it going well now? You came to me, so you must have brought good news, right?"

"Yes, generally speaking everything went well..."

This line came out of Major Schneider's mouth almost reflexively.

In fact, not only is progress not going smoothly, it is on the verge of collapse.

Major Schneider still had a bright smile on his face.

Colonel Giroud Maguno naturally couldn't guess what he was thinking, so he laughed heartily.

"Really? That's good. As expected of Major Schneider, I knew you would be able to handle this properly."

"Yes, this is all thanks to your trust. Um... there is something..."

"Hmm? Is there anything else you want to talk to me about?"

"No...it's not a big deal. It's about the punishment of Captain Lorenzo."

"Ah, it's about him." Colonel Giroud Magnus didn't seem to care much, but was a little curious why Major Schneider suddenly mentioned this person.

"Yes. Um... I think the punishment of suspension for reflection is a little too harsh, isn't it?"

"Hmm? Are you saying that my judgment is unfair?"

"No! Absolutely not! That's not what I meant!"

Colonel Giroud Maguno's voice suddenly became low, and Major Schneider hurriedly denied it upon seeing this.

"My subordinates are not doing their job well. There are too few talented people in the fortress right now. I can't handle multiple duties at the same time. Other officers also need to be trained slowly before they can be put to use. It's a pity to lose a talent like Captain Lorenzo."

"I am also concerned about my subordinates and for you, Colonel Giroud Maguno."

At this point, Schneider's voice suddenly became choked.

"I went to visit Captain Lorenzo today. The moment he saw me, he burst into tears and asked several times if you were doing well. He hoped that I could assist you well and continue to serve you. If possible, please speak well of him in front of you."

"And then? So you're here to plead for him?"

"No, of course I didn't agree to such an unreasonable request. But you also know that I am not a heartless person. Seeing that my former partner can turn over a new leaf, I feel very touched... I'm sorry..."

At this moment, Major Schneider suddenly burst into tears, covered his mouth with his hands, and made a whimpering sound, which was very miserable.

"Thinking about how he had made great contributions to the faction, how he had finally survived the battle and witnessed the moment of victory, and how he has not felt disgruntled even after being punished, and how he still thinks of you all the time, Colonel, this idiot Lorenzo is really pitiful!"

Major Schneider turned his back and burst into tears, deliberately avoiding letting Colonel Giroud Magnus see his face.

"..."

Major Schneider cried out about Captain Lorenzo word by word.

Colonel Giroud Maguno also felt compassion.

Colonel Giroud Magnus used to think highly of Captain Lorenzo. Not only did he personally recruit him into his faction, he also promoted him from second lieutenant to captain.

The relationship between the two is that of superiors and subordinates, elders and juniors, and teachers and students.

Major Schneider saw this clearly. As long as he mentioned more past events, Colonel Giroud Magnus would definitely reconsider the punishment of Captain Lorenzo.

"...Indeed, now that Lieutenant Colonel Kenek and his men are not here, the fortress has just experienced a great battle, and you have also lost a lot of excellent subordinates. It is a heavy burden for you to manage such a large fortress for me."

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"Thinking back on Captain Lorenzo's past achievements, he is indeed a good subordinate who considers his subordinates' feelings. You are also a kind-hearted person. I'm sorry, I didn't think it through enough in this matter."

What warm words! This is the broad mind of Colonel Giroud Maguno. He even condescended to admit his shortcomings to a subordinate like me. It is truly unimaginable how magnanimous he is!

"Please don't say that. I accepted this heavy responsibility willingly. If you must say it, it's my fault as a subordinate. Moreover, Captain Lorenzo's misconduct is also my fault as a superior. It's our useless subordinates who have made you work too hard! Despite this, I still want to ask for your permission to make such an unreasonable request."

Major Schneider bowed his head deeply.

"As the supreme commander of the fortress, I should bear the primary responsibility for everything that happens in the fortress. Whether it is you or Lorenzo, the highest responsibility lies with me, Major Schneider. Sooner or later, you will take my position. I hope you can keep this in mind."

"Yes! Thank you for your teaching! I will definitely keep it in my heart!"

It is really touching. Colonel Giroud Maguno is a respected elder.

Major Schneider stared at the other person with envy.

Colonel Giroud Maguno patted Major Schneider's shoulder and smiled.

"I order that Captain Lorenzo be immediately relieved of his punishment and reinstated to his original post!"

"Ah! Thank you so much!"

Major Schneider bowed deeply to Colonel Giroud Magnus, his entire body bent to 90 degrees.

ten minutes later...

Major Schneider bowed deeply again in front of the door, then left the office leisurely, held his head high and came to Captain Lorenzo's room with the order signed by Colonel Giroud Magnus in person.

"Look! This is the order to lift your punishment. I went through so much trouble to move the entire mountain away for you!"

Major Schneider puffed out his chest and raised the documents in his hand towards Captain Lorenzo.

"...Really? But I don't really want it."

"You...what did you say? I didn't hear you clearly."

After accidentally speaking his true feelings, Lorenzo immediately covered his mouth and said, "No, I didn't say anything."

"Then, as agreed, you will go to Helheim's room immediately. You must convince him to help me reach a negotiation with the Blue Queen. Remember! You must, must, must, absolutely not allow failure."

"I will obey your orders and do my best to achieve your goal."

"It's not about trying your best! It's about making sure you succeed!"

After saying this, Major Schneider ordered the documents to be slammed on the table and then walked away.

A few hours later, Captain Lorenzo rushed to Major Schneider's office to report the latest progress.

"Sure enough, it still doesn't work."

“…” Major Schneider was stunned for a moment: “Huh? !!!!!”

We had been madly attacking Captain Lorenzo for nearly five hours, saying both good and bad things, but who would have thought that that guy would remain completely unmoved and just kept repeating "can't do it", "can't do it", and "please ask for someone else".

There was no other choice, so Major Schneider had to go to the door of Hull's room himself and pace back and forth.

"Damn it... Captain Lorenzo is such an incompetent guy that he can't even manage his own subordinates. In the end, I still have to face that Helheim."

Muttering softly, Major Schneider knocked on the door with a shaking hand.

"Lieutenant Hull, it's me, Major Schneider, can I come in?"

"Please come in."

I opened the door and entered the room, and found a little girl about ten years old in the room.

How could there be such a child in the fortress?

Although I'm curious, now is not the time to think about such things.

The Hull whom he hated so much was actually reading a book while turning his office chair to face Major Schneider.

He didn't even raise his head: "And then? What's the matter with you coming to my place?"

"..."

What kind of attitude does this bastard have!

You've only been here for less than half a year! I've been working in the fortress for more than 20 years, and my rank is three levels higher than yours! You didn't even look at me, and you just sat on the chair and talked to me, you're so arrogant!

No... now is not the time to get angry...

Major Schneider took a deep breath while suppressing the anger and hatred that was about to burst out of his chest.

"Lieutenant Hull, I order you to assist me in negotiating with the Kumin tribe and signing a territory exchange agreement."

"I reject."

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"Did I hear you correctly? What did you say?"

"Look at my lips. I refuse." Hull pointed to his mouth and spoke each word with a long tone, like teaching a baby to speak.

"Hey, hey, hey! Think it over! I'm ordering you as a major!"

"Then I won't do it either."

"Are you sure? You should know the consequences of disobeying military orders, right?"

There was a threat in Major Schneider's words.

Hull, however, was like a dead pig that was not afraid of boiling water.

"You've all started to prepare to settle accounts with me. I'm going to die anyway, so one more crime won't make a difference."

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"No, no, no! If I can accomplish this, my past sins will be wiped out. This is a good opportunity to redeem myself for meritorious service. Whether I live or die depends on this one."

"Don't try to fool me with such sweet words. You are just a dog raised by Colonel Giroud Maguno. You have no ability to protect me."

"How could that be! As long as I speak to Colonel Giroud Maguno, you will definitely be fine."

"Do you think I will believe the lies of a person like you? You are just planning to use me. Once you have reached an agreement with the Kumin people, you will turn around and burn the bridge. I really see through you, so, sorry, I will not do such a stupid thing as helping others count money after being sold."

"..."

Totally seen through...

Major Schneider's intentions could not be concealed from the other party at all.

"Besides, I don't want to eat horse manure."

He!? How did he know!

"It's Lorenzo, it must be this traitor! How dare he betray us!"

"He didn't betray anyone. He tried desperately to convince me to help you, using all his strength to talk about your few good qualities, even going so far as to use the righteous cause of doing it for the good of the empire."

"In that case... why do you know about our conversation that day..."

"The walls of the military conference room are so poorly soundproofed that it's hard for me not to hear your disgusting laugh."

"You...you actually eavesdropped on our conversation!"

Hull just sneered and did not deny it.

Oh no...this guy has completely identified me as an enemy!

It is extremely difficult to get him to help.

Major Schneider felt despair at this moment.

If we don’t find a solution quickly… If we don’t find a solution quickly…

This voice kept repeating in my head.

The next moment, Major Schneider slammed his knees, head, and hands to the ground.

He knelt in front of Hull.

"I'm counting on you! Please think about the future of the empire. I'm willing to kneel down and apologize for what happened in the past!"

"Ah..." Hull sighed and closed the book. Then, he stood up and walked towards Major Schneider with a smile on his face.

"Please raise your head."

"Please be sure to..."

Major Schneider just raised his face, and the next moment, Hull's foot stepped on his face.

"If an apology can solve the problem, then what is the use of the army? Because of you, a bunch of parasites, my bright future is about to be ruined. Can an apology alone recover my losses?"

"Gulp... I'm really sorry. I'm sorry. I will directly raise the objection to Colonel Giru Maguno and ask the colonel to clear your name! I will definitely do it!"

"I don't believe what you say unless you are willing to sign a magic contract with me..."

"This... this... is really a bit..."

"See, you are talking nonsense. Even though you are hiding your head so low now, you will sharpen your knife and wait for me. When the reckoning comes, people like you will be the ones who will be killed the most fiercely. This imperial fortress is really full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. You two are gathered together in one go."

"Do it! Do it! Do it! I'll do everything you say! Let's sign the contract magic now! Is that all right? If you have any other requests, I'll listen to you. Whether you want money, promotion, or women, I can do it all!"

"You really will listen to me in everything?" At this time, Hull showed a little interest.

"Yes! Anything is possible! Want gold dragon coins? I can pay you the amount you want! Or you can jump two levels at once and be promoted to captain! I can do all of these!"

"Really... If you are so sincere... Ling..."

Hull suddenly called out to the girl next to him who was already stunned.

"Wha...what's going on?"

Hull smiled and said, "Go to the stable and get some horse manure. Major Schneider is going to show us his unique skill of eating horse manure raw."

Major Schneider's face turned pale instantly...