Reborn: Imperial Officer Promotion Guide

Ling and Goliath took Major Schneider to the infirmary for treatment, and then, under the pretext of packing, Ling took Goliath back to Hull's room.

Ling sighed: "Is this okay?"

"Well, your acting is good and deserves praise."

That’s right, all of this was Hull’s trap.

Whether it was the lieutenants' collective boycott, Nandar, or Eitan, they were all arranged by Hull in advance.

The purpose was to make Major Schneider desperate and fall into the pre-rehearsed trap.

Hull deliberately directed this scene of Ling's betrayal in order to dispel Schneider's doubts, making him think he had found the life-saving reins, and finally willingly fall into the trap and let the wolf into the house.

"Ah... It's such a sin... Setting a trap for others like this."

A stiff expression appeared on Xiaoling's face.

"You don't need to sympathize with evil people, nor do you need to feel guilty about them, otherwise you will be the only one who suffers."

Hull said, taking out a brand new adoption power of attorney: "Here."

"..."

For this scam, it was naturally impossible to give the new adoption power of attorney to Ling to draft.

Otherwise, it is very likely that the problem will be solved and Ling will become real and escape from his clutches...oh no, control.

Hull had already prepared a letter of authorization that was more favorable to him, and was waiting for the bell to take it to Major Schneider.

Ling took the new adoption power of attorney, which had five pages in total. She read it through casually and her eyes became as big as copper bells.

"Teacher... this... is too blatant. There are traps set between the lines. How is this different from directly exposing that it is a scam?"

"Humans only believe what they want to believe. Now, Major Schneider has regarded himself as your savior. As a savior, how could he possibly doubt that you would repay kindness with enmity?"

"..."

Ling found it hard to believe for a moment.

No matter who you are, you will read the terms carefully before signing a contract or power of attorney.

If it were me, I would never sign such a contract if I did not understand the full content of the contract or had any doubts.

"You can take this opportunity to see how corrupt the scum in the empire are."

"You need to have experience to sharpen your judgment of people, especially your judgment of scum. The more you see, the clearer it becomes. The more you will understand that not all people in this world can be called human beings."

"..."

After the adoption power of attorney is signed again, according to the requirements of the power of attorney, all of Ling's actions must be restricted by Major Schneider, and she cannot go east or west.

Ling must give her all to serve Major Schneider.

"If I really betray the teacher and fight against you with all my strength, you should be able to accept this result, right?"

"Of course. If it's you a few years later, it's hard to say. Now, even if you betray me, you're still as weak as a baby. You're no match for me mentally. If you want to challenge me, just go ahead. Just treat it as homework."

"Tsk...you really underestimate me!"

It would be very interesting to see the teacher's frustrated expression.

I'll just try to compete with the teacher in intelligence!

"You'd better pack your bags and go to Major Schneider as soon as possible. If you stay here for too long, it will easily arouse his suspicion."

"I don't need you to teach me this!"

Ling immediately began to pack her personal belongings.

"Oh, and take Goliath with you."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because Major Schneider is a complete scumbag. If he doesn't do something that he likes, he might beat you up. Goliath can be there to protect you then."

"But Goliath is the teacher's bodyguard. It would be inconvenient to take him with us. Major Schneider is unlikely to accept it, right?"

"Don't worry, that guy has a simple mind. It won't be difficult for you to find an excuse to convince him."

"Teacher, your evaluation of the major is really..."

Ling sighed and packed her luggage in a short while.

She told Goliath to take the luggage and they walked out of Hull's room together.

Ling suddenly turned around and bowed deeply to Hull in the room.

"Thank you for your continued care."

In any case, Hull did solve the financial pressure of the orphanage. The time I spent with Hull was indeed very hard, and thanks to him, I learned a lot.

"I wonder if Major Schneider being your new adoptive father is better or worse for you? You can feel it for yourself. Next, you have to cheer up and work hard to live your life."

Hull held the book and stared at the bell outside the door.

"It must be a thousand times better than a demon like the teacher...right? Who knows?"

Both of them smiled at each other at this moment.

At this moment, Ling really wanted to use this trap to escape from Hull and regain her freedom.

Hull also guessed this.

Both men understood each other tacitly.

Ling also wanted to know if she could win back the situation from her teacher if she tried her best to help Major Schneider.

After bowing deeply to Hull again, Ling and Goliath, who was carrying the luggage, walked towards Major Schneider's room.

On the way, Ling looked at Goliath.

"By the way, Goliath, you still plan to continue working for your teacher, right? Don't you plan to take this opportunity to change your employer?"

Goliath didn't answer, but just shook his head heavily.

"Why?! If you stay with a demon like the teacher, you will definitely not live long. Goliath, didn't you also come back lying down after going to the battlefield before? The teacher is so scary. I can't keep up with his pace at all, and I can't guess his thoughts. I don't know when I will be plotted against. Aren't you afraid?"

"Well... He is really scary when he is angry. He has no idea when to stop. He was the same when he was in school. He always did things to the extreme. He had no other friends except me and Yingma."

"Then why do you continue to work for him?"

Goliath smiled bitterly. "With his personality, he always needs someone to watch over him. Besides, from the past to now, those who have been driven into a desperate situation by him are basically hopeless villains. As long as you don't have hostility towards him, Hel is actually very easy to get along with."

Ling nodded silently, maybe.

It seems that the bond between the two of them may be deeper than he thought.

It is still unlikely to pull Goliath to your side.

Goliath chose this moment to say this, perhaps as a reminder that he didn't want me to be deceived by Major Ned's appearance?

But what are stupid villains compared to demons? I always feel that staying with Major Schneider is much safer than following the teacher.

"Oh, by the way, Helta actually thinks highly of Xiaoling. Helta, too, has a side that is not frank enough."

"How is this possible! Stop lying! He only knows how to exploit me."

The black-haired girl showed a surprised expression and kept shaking her head.

"Hell never does unnecessary things. If he didn't value you, how could he ask someone to find books for you and teach you so many things? Hell has never taught me anything."

"That...that is...he improved my abilities so that I can help him! In the end, he was only doing it for himself."

From the teacher's attitude or language, I didn't feel that he valued me at all.

However, I did receive a great favor from him.

"Ah, Ling, you are just like Hull, you are not frank enough."

Ling and Goliath were on their way when they ran into Major Schneider who was returning from the infirmary, holding a suitcase in his right hand.

After some greetings, Major Schneider took Ling and Goliath to a spacious single dormitory.

"This is the room I specially ordered to be prepared for you. The furniture, furnishings, and room size are all in accordance with the standards for a captain. How do you think it is? It's several times better than that Viper's room, right? Do you like it?"

"Major Schneider, thank you very much."

Ling bowed to Major Schneider to express her gratitude.

Major Schneider's wrinkled face also looked very happy, but as soon as he turned his head and saw Goliath carrying the luggage, his expression immediately turned cold.

"You are the guard of that venomous snake, right? Put down Ling's luggage and go back now."

"Major Sch...Schneider! I called Goliath here specially. We have already signed a ceasefire agreement with the Kumins. However, when we negotiate with them, they will inevitably put pressure on us at the negotiation table. The Kumins respect the strong. To be on the safe side, it is better to bring some good fighters with you. What do you think?"

Major Schneider glanced at Ling, who had an innocent face, and then looked at Goliath, who had a simple and honest face.

"...This is a bit suspicious. Tell me the truth. Are you a spy sent by that venomous snake?!"

Goliath hasn't responded yet, but Ling has stepped forward.

"How is that possible! The teacher's personality is too dangerous. Goliath almost died on the battlefield before, and he was finally rescued. Now the teacher has been suspended for investigation, and his future prospects are really worrying. So, I persuaded Goliath to take him away from the sinking boat and come to your big ship."

"Hahahahaha... Really! Mmmm! Very good!" Major Schneider patted Ling's head and punched Goliath's chest twice.

His face was filled with indescribable happiness: "You made the right choice! Absolutely right! That venomous snake is completely hopeless. Only by following me can you have a bright future! Very good! From today on, you are my direct bodyguard!"

"Major Sch...Schneider, I'm very sorry. Goliath and I have an agreement. He is only willing to be my bodyguard."

Ling used the acting skills she had trained in front of the mirror to put on a very embarrassed expression.

"Huh? Why is that?"

Ling pretended to be embarrassed and said, "After all, Goliath was brought to this northern fortress by the teacher from the central government. If he left the teacher and immediately went to serve other officers, it would be bad to be known as a traitor. It is a temporary solution for him to serve as my bodyguard for the time being. I hope you can forgive me."

This reason obviously convinced Major Schneider.

"Indeed, it's really hard for you." Major Schneider patted Goliath on the shoulder.

Is it true, as the teacher said, that Major Schneider is too gullible, or does he actually not care about Goliath at all?

"That's fine. Ling has to obey my orders from now on anyway, so it doesn't matter if he follows you. Now, let's get down to business. How is the information being sorted? The new adoption letter of attorney needs to be sorted out by tomorrow. Is that ok?"

Ling smiled and took out the new adoption power of attorney that Hull had drawn up earlier from her arms.

"It's ready, please look."

"Oh! Very efficient!" Major Schneider picked up the adoption letter and flipped through a few pages.

"Very good! No problem!" After saying that, Major Schneider spread out the briefcase in his hand on the desk.

There were more than a dozen large checks and remittance slips in it, and the remitter column was all signed by the Jabadavro Chamber of Commerce.

In addition, there were many deeds for houses, land and assets, three brand new passbooks, and an old military officer's passbook.

After a rough calculation by Ling, all these assets added up should be enough to make up ten platinum coins.

"Is that enough? This is all my wealth and property." Major Schneider looked at Ling with a smile.

When had Ling ever seen so many assets? When asked this question, she swallowed and nodded heavily.

"That's certainly enough."

"That's good..." Major Schneider took out a pen from his jacket pocket and turned to the last page of the adoption agreement.

"Is it okay for me to just sign here?"

As long as you sign your name and hand the assets over to the teacher, the old adoption power of attorney can be officially declared invalid.

Ling will also officially be under the command of Major Schneider.

"Would you like to reconsider..." Ling grabbed Major Schneider's right hand and said, "I'm putting my entire fortune on the line. If you sign here, you'll be penniless!"

Major Schneider immediately laughed out loud: "I thought you were going to say something. Anyway, these are all assets given to me by others as a gift. They are all hidden from the public. Compared with the throne of a colonel, what are these external things?"

"..." Ling opened her eyes wide, trying hard not to frown, and trying to keep a smile on her face.

Is Major Schneider really an idiot to be able to openly announce such an unjustifiable matter?

"As for me, I don't have any material desires. My position in the army is everything to me. For this, I can sacrifice everything. This awareness is not something that any other mediocre person can compare to."

Major Schneider smiled with an expression as if he were lost in a dream.

Ling endured the guilt that was welling up in her heart and could only smile and nod in agreement.

(Ah...ah...ah...so much money...enough to build fifty orphanages...watching it all go into the teacher's pocket...what a waste...)