Reborn: Imperial Officer Promotion Guide

Before asking Ling and Xino to memorize the aristocratic etiquette, He also studied it in advance.

In aristocratic social occasions, Hull had to respond in the same way as the host did in the greeting, even if the other party was not a soldier.

Otherwise it would be disrespectful.

Moreover, as a first-time participant in a social evening and a member of the lower noble class, he needed to greet the host first, which was in accordance with etiquette.

"Lord Kent, thank you for your invitation today. It's my honor." Hull also saluted.

"You must be Lord Helheim. Same here. Thank you for coming all the way here. I hope you enjoy yourself."

"This is my sister, Ling Heim."

"Oh my...it's an honor to meet such a beautiful lady,"

While Hull was chatting and exchanging pleasantries with the host, he noticed that William Hector, a senior noble, was looking at him.

Hull politely ended his conversation with his host and walked towards his superior noble William Hector with a smile.

This senior nobleman was wearing the same standard imperial officer uniform as Hull, and looked about seven or eight years older than Hull.

Compared to Hull, who was promoted to captain in about half a year, the epaulettes on the shoulders of the senior noble William Hector were only the rank of lieutenant.

According to military regulations, as a lieutenant, the other party should salute Hull, who is one level higher than him.

The premise is that this is a social occasion for the nobility in the military camp, so naturally, social etiquette must be followed according to the noble superior-subordinate relationship.

Hel smiled and bowed slightly to William: "Hello, it's our first meeting. I am the new lord of the Kraken region, my name is Hel Helm."

"Well, I am the Lord of Westerland, William Hector. How do you feel about the Kraken region?"

The other party just raised his finger without even nodding.

This is a bit disrespectful.

"The Kraken area is a land with great potential, and I am confident that I can manage it well."

"...If that's the case, can we pay all the taxes this year without missing a penny?"

The first thing they talked about was taxes. It seemed that the Kraken region had been in arrears a lot before. This should be a warning to Hull.

"Yes, of course." Hull replied with a smile.

"That really surprises me. As expected, the lower-ranking nobles who were promoted as an exception are different."

There was a hint of disdain in his tone, as if he didn't believe Hull could raise the tax money as promised.

"Thank you for the compliment."

For some reason, after seeing Hull's epaulettes clearly, this senior noble suddenly frowned and seemed a little unhappy.

"Well, then you should work hard. I'll be leaving now."

William showed an uncomfortable expression and walked to the other side with the white wine.

He chatted happily with the lower-ranking nobles gathered around him, and the place was filled with laughter.

Hull and his people are like isolated islands in the vast ocean.

Since then, no one has come near or said hello.

Their indifference towards Hull and the others has even reached the point of ignoring them.

"It seems that we are completely hated." Ling walked over with a tray.

"Compared to that, Ling, your plate is almost full of food."

Hull pointed to the desserts on the plate that had been piled up like a mountain.

"What does it matter? It's a buffet anyway, and there's plenty over there."

Soon, Xino came over with a plate in each hand. The food on her plate was even more exaggerated. Hull even suspected that she had cleared the entire table of food.

The food was piled up like a mountain and was swaying so much that it would fall over if one was not careful.

"Hey, hey, hey... didn't I tell you before? Don't embarrass me. What are you doing?" He looked at Xino, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Qianuo lowered her head and whispered, "I want to bring some back for the children. They have never seen these foods before."

In front of so many people, Hull didn't say much. He put down the fruit wine in his hand and took the plate from Xino's left hand and placed it in his hand.

"You are not allowed to take food away. You have to take it bit by bit. If you go too far, other nobles will come to cause trouble. Do you understand?"

Hull looked at the nobles around him. They were looking at Hull and his companions as if they were watching a circus performance. They all covered their mouths, laughed, and whispered.

Especially the senior noble William, who did not hide the disdain in his eyes at all.

It was as if they were mocking Hull and his people as just some country nobles who were not presentable.

"What should we do now? It feels like everyone is talking bad about us."

"It doesn't matter. I don't care what those guys think of me. It's just that I have to attend this aristocratic social because of my status. That senior noble looks so high and mighty—" Hull pointed to his shoulder badges and said, "After all, I'm just a small character. I can't cause any trouble."

"...That being said, he is after all a high-ranking noble in West Territory. Hull, you still have to maintain a good relationship with him, right?"

Hull smiled bitterly. It turned out that this girl understood. Then why did she take so much food at once to embarrass me?

Fortunately, Hull had already made a backup plan in advance.

Instead of trying to please others, it is better to let others please you.

This captain's shoulder strap obtained from the North is just one of the things; the highlight is yet to come.

"Don't worry, I'm ready..."

"Prepare?"

When Ling showed a surprised expression, the door of the venue suddenly opened.

A strong old man who looked very easy-going walked into the venue with an extremely beautiful noble lady on his arm.

Being late is extremely rude to any aristocratic social occasion.

But among the nobles present, no one dared to accuse the old man.

All eyes at the scene were drawn to it.

Unlike the previous time when Hull and his companions entered, this time all 79 nobles looked over.

Especially William, a senior noble, when he saw the unexpected guest, he immediately rushed to the host in a panic without caring about his decency.

"Ken...Kent! What's going on! Why would Lord Walter, the current head of the Doria family, bring Miss Yingma to this social evening? Why didn't you inform me in advance!"

"Do...Doria's house?" Kent was confused by the question.

He had no idea who this Walter Doria was, and why Lord William, a high-ranking noble, was so surprised.

"Don't you know? The Dolia family is the fifth highest noble family in the [Renchi]! It is one of the most powerful families in the entire empire below the four earls!"

Kent was so frightened that he accidentally spilled the wine in his hand.

"No, no, no! It's not me! Sir William, please believe me, it's not me who invited you here!"

Indeed, Kent was just a lower-ranking nobleman, and he had no chance of inviting such a great nobleman to his castle.

But if it wasn't him, who would have such a great honor?

At this time, Hull walked over slowly, holding the plate of food piled up like a mountain in his hand.

"Lord Walter and Miss Yingma were invited by me. I heard that they are both free tonight." As he said this, Hull smiled.

Since you are free, why not invite them to the social evening?

Hull's calm attitude and the tone of his explanation, as if a big man like Lord Walter was just an old friend he met by chance on the roadside, made William's jaw drop.

Helheim was just the lowest-ranking [Order] among the lower-level nobles, and the Kraken region in his hands was just a palm-sized piece of rotten land.

How could they so easily invite the fifth-ranked noble in the empire to come here?

They are not even subordinate to the upper and lower nobles!

Why? !