The Difference Is Like Between a Dog and a Cow

47 – Heading to the capital (1)

Debra Bennett’s suggestion was simple.

Significant evaluation is an evaluation that generally assigns one situation to each platoon and checks how well the platoon copes with it.

Generally given situations during evaluation can be divided into a total of five.

Main attack and breakthrough.

Langed support bombardment.

Close-range support bombardment.

Defense against enemy cavalry/infantry.

And the last was the defense against the enemy magicians.

What Debra Bennett insisted on here was that the 5th platoon be in charge of ‘defending against the enemy magicians’.

– The defense against the enemy sorcerer is simply deploying the sorcery barrier, which is the simplest of the five situations. It also has the lowest evaluation score. You’re testing defense magic in the first place, but you only understand the structure of the barrier, and you don’t actually use magic, right? But what if it’s not enough to actually shoot magic here and block it nicely?

– The one impact you are talking about is certain.

– Answer!

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It felt like a smirk shimmered before my eyes, accompanied by Debra Bennett’s voice.

– So, I’ll tell Captain Arendt to give the 5th platoon a special anti-magic combat situation. Enoch’s platoon leader has to make sure to appeal, okay?

Even though the evaluator was dispatched, it was entirely up to the company commander, Captain Arendt Schultz, to decide which platoon to be given which situation.

In fact, the evaluation itself is nothing more than a show.

It is terrifyingly similar to a situation in which a country in the East comes out of a ‘sudden’ inspection after informing them in advance of when a higher-level unit is coming and what they are going to focus on.

The more I look at it, the more I think of K-Army…… It was both hearty and bitter.

I know for sure what kind of ending this army will end up with.

That’s probably why I came here.

The moment war breaks out, to save the name of a country that is half-dead and survive to the end.

That will be the goal of the deceased Kim Jin-hyeok of Haoje, and the end of the journey of the new platoon leader Enoch Levandel.

And…… They said that they would even improve the magic barrier for free, but why would you refuse it?

I know Debra Bennett is about to raise the spoon, but it’s hard to resist when she says she’ll bring a few more side dishes on her own. I have to row when the water comes in.

Thanks to that, the 5th platoon members and I were able to concentrate purely on preparing for the evaluation. A few days to shoot magic at the empty lot that I thought a day was far away.

Now I have gradually learned how to handle the magic core of my body to some extent. Beginner magic, including fireball, is at a level where he can use it without difficulty. The power is not excessive, and it is possible to control it to an appropriate level.

As long as you practice indoors like last time, you won’t be able to break down that nasty wall unless you’re unlucky enough to run out of magic.

In addition, due to the ‘dedicated’ help of Bell Meyer and Roxanna Elim, the durability of her naturally weak body was able to overcome a little bit.

Sergeant Bel Meyer, a master of healing magic, and Sergeant Roxanna Elim, who boasts a strong mana reserve.

In the end, the problem was that the body’s fatigue accumulated quickly and the loss of mana was excessive. With two people assisting in that part, I didn’t groan unless I overworked myself.

Of course, I was worried that they were using the two as a sort of battery and biological treatment center.

“It’s okay, Platoon Commander. I Roxanna, I want to be of some help to the platoon!”

“How difficult is healing magic?”

I didn’t bother to speak up first because they were helping me first. What do they want to do? The ‘excessive’ consideration that I take the lead is rather poison.

Cancer, by the way.

Besides, not only Lumia but also Sergeant Claude participated in the training better than I thought. It could be said that the news of her being evaluated was quite abrupt, but she was on a pretty good cruising course.

While I was spending my days earnestly like that.

“The platoon commander Enoch, the battalion commander is calling.”

“Ah, thank you.”

The long-awaited day has finally arrived.

***

“Glory to the motherland!”

“Glory.”

The battalion commander leisurely accepts the salute. He already had his mouth hanging over his ears. It seems like I can’t contain my laughter when I see myself.

It’s a big deal. I don’t like boys.

“You already know why I called you, right?”

“Are you going to the capital?”

“Yes, I am leaving tomorrow right away. Cherno City has entered a stable political situation, so Major Lannister is said to be returning together.”

It seemed that they were planning to head for the capital in a procession with the military police. It’s safe in many ways.

In a situation where it is not yet clear who is behind the request for information on the artifact from the guard commander, Lamour, isn’t it too dangerous to send the platoon members and myself in charge of the investigation?

They fearlessly stole military secrets from the security guards, recruited spies from the Soviet Empire and bandits who had been holding out near the border, and raided the fortress.

I don’t think it’s a big deal to take a platoon of magic that has been revealed.

“I am unable to attend for unavoidable reasons, but I would like you to convey my story to His Excellency, Prince Orlando Luz.”

“I don’t think you need to worry. Without the full support of Captain Lockhart, the arrest of Lamour would have been impossible.”

“Is that so? Ha ha ha! As expected of our platoon commander, I was really good at people. You are very lucky, lucky!”

After all, he is a very simple man.

“I also ordered new military uniforms. You should go to the capital and pick it up.”

“Did you even do that…… ?”

“Of course not. I’m going to meet the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the military, so I’m going to dress like that.”

Said Lockhart, twitching his mustache. I turned my head to check the condition of my military uniform. Well, other than a few stitches sticking out, it doesn’t look particularly messy.

When I put on a questioning expression, the battalion commander snapped his fingers and said.

“Once you go, you will know. New second lieutenants and general noncommissioned officers have no reason to wear formal attire. The Ukrnian military uniform is also quite well made, but once you see the formal uniform, you will wait for the day to wear it.”

“Thank you.”

“Why do you have this much? Our Platoon Leader Enoch Levandel, just don’t forget that I really care for you.”

“By the way, wouldn’t it overlap with the major evaluation schedule?”

“The official schedule is 2 nights and 3 days. Of course, considering the travel time, it would be 4 nights and 5 days. It won’t be late for the evaluation schedule.”

Out of 5 days and 4 nights, only 2 nights and 3 days stay. That means you’ll have to spend two full nights just to move.

It’s definitely a long way off.

Anew, I felt that this place was really at the forefront. Maybe it’s because the only mode of transportation that’s been commercialized is a carriage yet…… Still, it’s not close enough to stay overnight while on the go.

“Oh, there was something I couldn’t tell you.”

“What do you mean?”

“Due to the limited number of wagons in the convoy, the platoon can only take 3 people, including you.”

“Yes? Did you not hear me?”

“Of course, the reward for the achievement will go equally to the rest of the platoon. But it’s a different matter for all five people to have an audience with His Excellency in person.”

“Then, what should we do with the number of people…… ?”

“Isn’t that your business? The departure schedule is tomorrow anyway, so we can have a good talk with the platoon members today.”

Lieutenant Colonel Lockhart passed the authority on to me without any sense of responsibility. If there are three out of five, you mean only two other platoon members besides me can actually go, right?

Um.

It’s a headache.

***

“I say yes.”

“… ….”

“Hmm.”

When I told everyone in the platoon that they couldn’t go up to the capital, Bell Mayer and Rumia’s expressions hardened slightly.

It was none other than Claude who spoke in the awkward silence.

“I’m not interested, you can rule it out.”

“Are you sure you are okay?”

“The capital, Kayef, is noisy and complicated. It’s just disgusting.”

Well, Claude had the feeling that he would hate places with so many people.

Besides, since you are meeting the king, you should do all sorts of greetings externally…… A person like the boss must have suffered quite a bit.

For some reason, even when he was being praised for his achievements in the previous war, he naturally pictured himself as unwilling to attend parties or events without paying attention like he is now.

‘Sergeant Claude nailed it by not going.’

I looked at the remaining members: Lumia, Bell, and Roxanna.

“For now, Sergeant Rumia will go with you.”

“Thank you!”

At my words, Rumia can’t control her excitement and makes the whole world burst into laughter. It was because she seemed to really want to go, and since she worked hard as a deputy platoon commander, I thought it would be better to take her.

All that’s left now is Bell Meyer and Roxanna…….

“How are the two of you—.”

“Belle is going.”

“Huh? Huh?”

“It’s dangerous for me to be too far away from the battalion.”

Before Roxanna could finish her sentence, she answered.

“Really. If you go to the capital and your drinking gets worse, you will cause a lot of trouble to the platoon commander and others.”

Roxanna calmly gave up. She might be able to ask for a little concession…… It was a pity that she seemed to be pretending to be an adult.

However, Roxanna’s argument is not without truth. To be honest, I don’t know exactly what kind of disease drinking disease is, but she didn’t have the confidence to deal with what happened to Roxanna’s health.

“I’m sorry, Sergeant Roxanna.”

“It’s okay! Don’t worry about me and have fun. After all, Sergeant Claude is also in the unit! Right?”

“…… Whoa.”

Roxanna turned and looked at Claude. Although she sighed with a disapproving expression, she was a boss who reluctantly agreed. It was like an uncle who had been sitting on her troubled cousin for a while.

‘I’m not a very mean person.’

“Okay. Then, the two of you will head to the capital tomorrow with the National Military Police, so pack your things in advance today.”

In the end, the participating members were decided to be Bell Meyer and Lumia Bluet.

Both of them were at least controllable, so it can be said that there were no unexpected situations during the schedule.

“Then, this is the end for today. The two of you, please be ready by at least 8:00.”

“Okay!”

“Good. Dissolution!”

I clapped my hands and dismissed the platoon members.