Plain Girl Hero of Darkness
Strongest Chess Pieces - (8)

[Royal Army, Gallia Fortress, Lieutenant Colonel Otto's office]

"Oh ~ so you are the officer recommended Colonel Neinhart..."

"Warrant Officer Claudia Lung, report to the Seventh Army for duty! I'm here to see you as requested!"

"Yes thank you. Please sit on the couch."

"Yes sir, excuse me."

Claudia sat on the sofa as instructed. Otto took out a spare cup from the cupboard, and grabbed a white porcelain teapot.

"Colonel Otto, you don't have to trouble yourself!"

Claudia tried to get up, but Otto stopped her.

"But-"

"It's okay."

Otto cut Claudia off, and poured tea with his trained hands. Seeing how well he was doing, Claudia wondered if Otto had no secretary. Otto placed the cup on the table in front of Claudia, and the scent of tea leaves entered his nose.

"Sorry, but our resources are limited, and we're running out of sugar. Please be patient with us. "

"You're too good. Excuse me."

Claudia took a polite sip of her tea, and returned the cup to the table. He kept his back straight, looked into Otto's eyes and asked:

"... Lieutenant Colonel Otto. If you don't mind, may I know the reason why I was transferred from the First Army to the Seventh Army? "

"Huh? Didn't Colonel Neinhart explain it to you? " Otto was surprised.

"Yes sir, he didn't tell me anything. Since he seemed to be busy, I had no choice but to ask Lieutenant Colonel Otto directly. "

Otto smiled wryly upon hearing Claudia's explanation. He expressed his displeasure towards Neinhart indirectly. If he had not known that Claudia was Neinhart's cousin, he would not have understood what she meant.

"Once, then I'll get straight to the point. Your transfer order is to assume the position of Vice-Warrant Officer Olivia-No, he is now Second Lieutenant. Your job as deputy Second Lieutenant Olivia. "

With that, Otto handed the documents to Claudia.

"I was assigned to be a representative ... Allow me a moment to read the document."

Claudia perused the documents in her hands. It expresses the extraordinary achievement of the subject. Killing Samuel from "Violent Thrust", capturing and killing two spies who infiltrated Fort Gallia, and almost single-handedly recapturing Fort Lamburg.

"T-Master... Is this all true? Isn't that... "

"Well, it's normal for you to think that way. But it's all true. Anyhow..."

Otto suddenly sighed.

"Is there a problem, sir?"

"... As you can see, the martial prowess of the subject is unblemished."

"of course. Do you mean he has some issues not mentioned in the report? "

When Claudia asked that, Otto nodded to affirm that:

"As you said, Warrant Officer Claudia. Second Lieutenant Olivia was very devoid of common sense and etiquette. To be honest, it makes me dizzy. "

"Well, etiquette yes..."

Claudia did not know what to say, and simply repeated those words. Because etiquette doesn't seem like a big deal.

"You might think the problem is funny... No, nevermind. Forget what I said."

"Yes sir, I will remember it."

(Requipped lupain gblk.)

"sorry. As you know, we are preparing to retake Kaspar castle. The success of this operation all depends on Second Lieutenant Olivia. So, we need an excellent Warrant Officer to be Second Lieutenant's deputy. "

"... I'm sorry for being frank, but other officers can do this job as well, right?"

The Seventh Army should not disappoint the talented officers. Claudia thought about it, but Otto immediately shook his head.

"There's not much to hold Second Lieutenant. She may look bright, cheerful and pretty, but she is the bad girl in it. So it would be easier for someone of the same gender to handle it. It will be exhausting, but I will count on you. "

"Yes sir, I will do my best to help Second Lieutenant Olivia as her deputy!"

Claudia's answer made Otto stiff.

"good. I told Second Lieutenant Olivia that you were going to visit her. He should be in his room. Go visit her later."

"I understand. That's all for now, you can go. "

"Yes sir, excuse me."

After leaving the office, Claudia sighed. From Otto's attitude, he had taken over the troublesome task.

(It was all his fault for organizing all this without telling me.)

Claudia grumbled at Neinhart who recommended her, and headed for Olivia's room.

*******

Outside Olivia's room, Claudia checked her clothes. Judging that it was fine, he knocked on the door, then heard a clear voice from within.

"Claudia?"

Claudia became stiff as her name was called. He raised his voice and replied:

"Yess Mdm! I am Warrant Officer Claudia Lung, and will serve as deputy Lieutenant Olivia from today onwards! I'm here to welcome you!"

(Yess Madam! It could be Yess Ma'am! That's the female version of Yess Sir! Btw, Yess Mam!)

"Yes, I heard it from Adjutant Otto ~ come in."

"Yes, I'm sorry for my interruption."

When she opened the door, Claudia gasped at the sight before her. The girl lying on her stomach on her bed was too beautiful, as if she was a puppet. As Claudia is fascinated by Olivia's beauty, their eyes meet. Careful not to step on the books strewn on the floor, Claudia saluted hurriedly.

"I'm Olivia, nice to meet you!"

Olivia propped up her body and saluted back with a smile. He then lay down and continued reading.

(... Ehh !? That's all!?)

Claudia thought it was some kind of test, but she just looked engrossed in the book. Claudia then remembered the words of Otto's Adjutant. Since she was his representative, Claudia had to better understand Olivia's situation.

With that in mind, Claudia tried to chat with him.

"E-Erm, Second Lieutenant Olivia? There must be a lot of books in your room. "

"Hmm...? I bought all the books Ashton found interesting from the capital. Thanks to that, my bonus salary from Lieutenant General Paul is running out now. Books are very expensive. "

Olivia answered with her eyes fixed on the book. Claudia was surprised by his response, but continued the conversation.

"Clean Two Olivia, so you love books. By the way, who is that Ashton you mentioned? "

"...... Claudia asked the same thing with Adjutant Otto. Ashton yes Ashton. A human being."

(Good explanation young man!)

Olivia finally took her eyes off the book, and looked at Claudia in confusion. His dark eyes showed no sign of him joking.

His dark eyes showed no sign of him joking.

(So ... It's really something. Neinhart onii-san is a jerk, I will remember this.)

Claudia complained in her heart, but still showed a humble face.

"As you said, Second Lieutenant Olivia. I'm sorry for asking you something so obvious. "

Claudia bowed apologetically, and Olivia shook her head:

"Yes ~ is okay. But how strange, why does everyone like to ask obvious questions...? Is it my fault that I can't speak my words well to others?"

"No, that's not true."

"So.. okay. You're done with your greetings, right? You can go now."

Then, Olivia looked back at her book for the third time. That's all he said. Claudia saluted Olivia lying on her stomach on her bed:

"Then I'll go! Please do not hesitate to call me if you need anything! "

"Yes, understand."

Claudia left the room, then leaned against the wall to sigh for the second time today, which was much heavier than the first. He then took a quick step and headed straight for Neinhart's room.

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...To Be Continue's...