Volume 4 Chapter 26 Training Instructor And Orphan
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Two weeks had passed since the secondary dispatch team arrived at the western garrison, and my schemes with my father-in-law were achieving results one after another.
As expected, Gertroud seems to lack the talent for manipulating people’s hearts.
As a result, the amateur soldiers and officers suspected of disloyalty sent from the royal capital were flocking to either transfer to the southern army or resign and become residents of Estfort.
My mother-in-law’s bureaucrats were energetically recruiting female administrative officers as if they were on a missionary campaign, quickly pulling away the initially planned 20.
Ane’s cavalry unit was also active in recruitment, swiftly surpassing the planned quota.
However, there was one concern.
Information provided by Sebastian, the Dorman family’s gardener, indicated that Gwain had taken notice of my achievements and sent watchers to monitor me.
My father-in-law had also said, “Kent, who continues to achieve military feats, may have raised my brother’s wariness. Be careful around you,” and I was once again conducting background checks on the targeted recruits.
Lydiane, who was in charge of recruitment, had cleared background checks, so using the authority of the Vice Commander of the Southern Army, I had summoned her to my castle under the pretext of a meeting to draft the Southern Army’s core unit training plan.
”Lydiane, I have come at your summons.”
”It’s open. Please, come in.”
Upon opening the door to the office and entering, Lydiane, being a wolf type of the Garuda Clan, appeared with male features due to the effect of the Illusion Glasses.
I instinctively attempted to pet her but recalled that she was a woman and restrained myself.
I guided Lydiane to a seat and sat down on the sofa myself.
”Today, it seems we are discussing the drafting of the Southern Army’s core unit training plan, but why was I, as a mere officer, called here? Usually──shouldn’t this meeting be for General class officers?”
Lydiane seemed to find it strange that she was called to the meeting.
She had heard that Gertroud had only made her a squad leader in the restructured expeditionary force.
”I saw your background listed as a Infantry Training Instructor in the capital, so I thought you were suitable for the planning meeting of the Southern Army’s core training program and included you as a member.”
”Ah, I was indeed a Training Instructor in the capital… but this time, I received orders to transfer to a combat unit.”
Lydiane subtly indicated that there was more to her transfer to the combat unit.
The reasons for that had also come up during the background investigation.
It seemed she was transferred to the combat unit after refusing the advances of the commander of the training unit in the capital.
Honestly, the soldiers in the capital are not only incompetent but also lecherous.
However, what I do is similar to what the soldiers in the capital do, but the difference is that instead of a mistress, I will make her my wife and provide a place where her abilities can be maximized.
”As for me, I think it’s a miracle that someone like you has come to this remote southern area.”
”Still, it feels a bit embarrassing to be praised by someone as young as Your Excellency Kent. You have an impressive military record yourself, having defeated beast monsters, commanded defense battles, and sealed large-scale rifts in space. It’s amazing that you’ve achieved so much in just a few months, especially at only 15…”
Lydiane was looking at me with a serious expression.
”Well, those 3 achievements wouldn’t have been possible without my subordinates and my wife.”
”Indeed, Your Excellency Kent has many competent wives, and your subordinates are all exceptional as well. Unlike the generals in the capital, your military is strong, and Your Excellency Kent’s Private Hunting Group is composed of excellent hunters.”
Did Lydiane come prepared, expecting me to recruit her? She seemed oddly well-informed about my situation.
For a moment, I thought she was a spy sent by Gwain, as per Sebastian’s intel, but with 2 thorough investigations by my mother-in-law and my abilities, I could easily recruit her even if she were a spy.
”By the way, I actually have a job I want to ask Lydiane about…”
”A job you want to ask me about? Since I’m part of the dispatch team, I need to go through General Gertroud, or it could be a problem…”
Seeing Lydiane’s troubled expression, I spoke the words of recruitment to her.
”Actually, I want Lydiane to leave the military.”
”Huh!? Am I being fired? No way! That’s a problem!”
Startled by the sudden announcement of her dismissal, Lydiane grabbed onto my uniform.
The Illusion Glasses I was wearing fell to the floor as I was shaken with unexpected strength.
”Oh! I’m so sorry! That was terribly rude of me!”
Lydiane, who had committed the act of confronting a General, turned pale.
It was clear that the earlier announcement of her dismissal had shaken her.
”Please forgive me… If I get fired, the orphanage in the royal capital will collapse. The orphans will have nowhere to go…”
Lydiane, who came from an orphanage, had been donating a large sum of money to feed the increasing number of orphans in the royal capital.
In truth, I had no authority to punish Lydiane, an officer of the central army, but due to the ambiguous command structure of the dispatch team, Lydiane was likely shaken by my words.
I looked at Lydiane with my bare eyes.
As a wolf species of the Garuda Clan, her sun-kissed wheat-colored skin, upright ears, ash-gray short hair, and fur gave off a wolf-like aura, while her ice-blue eyes conveyed loyalty and intelligence.
As I looked at Lydiane, I imagined holding her in both arms along with Talia, enjoying some fluffy moments together.
A dog girl and a fox girl… fluffing around… I need to buy another brush for Lydiane and add it to my secret stash.
I intended to welcome Lydiane as a concubine following Ane.
Actually, I told Lydiane to quit the army because I wanted to introduce her to a much better job. The salary will be double what she currently earns.
──Handsome Guy Skill activated [Lydiane] friendship level significantly increased
──[Lydiane] status: Affection changed
Lydiane became a Handsome Guy Carrier as she was gazed at by me without glasses.
Now, she can’t escape from me anymore.
I decided to twist Lydiane’s life to serve me through my Skill.
If asked whether she has a will of her own, I can only answer no, but I intend to compensate for her twisted life by making her happy.
”…Your Excellency Kent… could it be… the one rumored within the army as your partner…”
”Ah, that’s part of it, but there are other things I want you to do.”
”I-I’m an orphan! To become a concubine of your Excellency, a Lord Noble, is far too presumptuous…”
”It’s fine, my concubines are equal whether they are noble, commoners, or orphans. Just listen to what my legal wife Milly says.”
──Handsome GuySkill activated [Lydiane] friendship level significantly increased
──[Lydiane] status: changed to Infatuation
Lydiane’s friendship level soared as she listened to my words.
Along with that, Lydiane’s ice-blue eyes became moist.
”Is it really alright for someone like me to serve by your side?”
”Yes, it’s because it’s you, Lydiane. I wouldn’t say this to any other woman. I want you. I’m a selfish General, after all.”
──Handsome GuySkill activated [Lydiane] friendship level maxed
──[Lydiane] status: changed to Love
Lydiane’s friendship level reached its final stage.
At that moment, Lydiane suddenly broke down in tears.
”Your Excellency… I’m sorry… truly sorry…”
Seeing Lydiane suddenly break down in tears, I panicked.
- General class officers: High-ranking military officers, possibly equivalent to general or lieutenant general ranks.
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