Chapter 39

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Chapter 39

Ugh, its so exhausting. And Im still embarrassed! Joachim screamed inwardly.

I still couldnt get used to this weird, ridiculous outfit.

The body was that of a yellow fish, so why was the head my own?

I want to cover it up, whatever it is, and make it unrecognizable.

But Karl didnt allow Joachim to do that.

No masks, no glasses, not even a change of hairstyle.

He wanted me to be me, no matter what.

Ugh! Please help me, you guys!

Unable to bear it any longer, Joachim finally asked for help from the other three.

Since they were taking turns doing this, I thought they would also help out.

However, it was a mistake. And a miscalculation.

Oh. Its okay, its okay. We only have to do this for 30 minutes, you know?

Yeah, thats right. Were not here to roast or cook like others.

How nice it is to receive everyones attention. Dont you envy us? So lets cheer up, Joachim.

You sons of bitches! Are you even my friends?!

Just endure today and tomorrow.

Joachim realized thoroughly that he was alone. It was an unavoidable path.

Of all things, they were all good at cooking, but wasnt I the only one who was miserable?

If I had known this would happen, I would have become more familiar with fire and smoke.

Sigh.

Sighing, Joachim headed towards the booth again today.

I began to bounce around, drawing attention to myself.

Hmm. Its kind of funny No, wait. Am I going crazy?

Less busy than the first day but still, today, like always, I heard people saying, Isnt that senior Joachim over there?

Yeah, its me. Its me, so stop whispering like that. Dont point at me with your fingers

In the midst of this, I suddenly noticed a peculiar guest.

Army uniform?

If Im not mistaken, thats right. That red-haired woman is definitely wearing a uniform.

I remember it clearly because Ive seen it from afar at military events and in training.

Moreover, she had a very flashy silver medal hanging on her chest.

Is she here to find Karl because of what happened yesterday?

If so, she wouldnt be a welcome guest. It would be better if they didnt bother him.

Even though Karl is usually a kind guy, he can be really scary when he gets angry.

With a worried heart, I observed the red-haired guest.

Master.

Master? Wait a minute. Whos the master here?

Are there professors here? But there arent any, right?

Im here.

The woman said so, surprisingly, to Karl, who was just handing over the bungeoppang.

Watching that scene, I unintentionally glanced at Selena.

She had a very beautiful appearance that didnt match her army uniform.

And on top of that, a voice that gives off a very familiar feeling as soon as you hear it, and even an honorific title.

If Selenas reaction is good in this situation, then thats truly unbelievable.

.

Uh, um. This seems really bad. I have a bad feeling about this.

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Rav?

At first, I didnt recognize her immediately. At that time, we were both pretending to be unfamiliar with each other.

Moreover, back then, she had really short hair, unlike now.

Oh, by the way, at that time, some of the unit members actually thought she was a man and made some vulgar jokes.

But when we asked her gender because her face didnt look very good, twe found out she was a woman.

Yes. Its me.

Rav Lavrenti. A person from another unit whom I met briefly.

After that, we were separated because we were assigned to different areas, and we never met again.

It wasnt someone I held deep in my heart because our meeting was so brief.

It was just another comrade I hoped would live if news of a clash came from that front line.

But never did I imagine that I would see her again like this in this place.

I was worried you might have forgotten, but it seems you remember?UppTodatd frm n/v/e/lb(i)n.c(o)/m

I remember vividly from back then. Our guys made a mistake But anyway, what brings you here?

Ive been discharged. As a sergeant, like you.

And this, too, I received. Its much lower in rank than a sergeant, but still.

Rav said with a shy smile, pointing to her chest.

Uh.

If I didnt see it wrong, that shining thing, its the Silver Medal of Military Merit.

She said it was much lower than the medal I received, so she fiddled with her hands.

But in reality, that Silver Medal is also very difficult to obtain.

Moreover, Rav is not even a non-commissioned officer from the beginning, shes just a soldier like me.

The fact that a soldier who was sent to the battlefield once received such a medal?

Its not something thats easy to accomplish. Its clear that she must have done something remarkable.

For me, who was far from the front line she was on, it was something I didnt know much about.

The Silver Medal of Military Merit.

Yes.

I didnt congratulate her. Instead, I conveyed my thanks for her hard work.

Anyone who returns from the battlefield. Anyone who receives a medal doesnt want to hear congratulations like that.

This medal is also thanks to you, Master.

What did I do?

Well, actually

Cough! Cough!

Just as Rav was about to speak up, a loud cough suddenly came from behind.

I turn to see Selena glaring at me, arms crossed.

Karl.

Oh? Uh, Selena. Whats up?

Lets save the small talk for later. Dont you see the people waiting behind? Theyre all pretending not to say anything, but you can tell theyre uncomfortable, avoiding eye contact and all.

Ah, right. I was in the middle of doing business. Geez. What am I doing with all these guests?

Rav. Sorry, but lets continue our conversation later. So, whatll it be?

If its your idea, Im all for it. Just give me the whole menu.

I filled the bag with bungeoppang according to Ravs preferences. Taking it, Rav said she would come back at closing time and disappeared.

Hmm.

But why on earth is she calling me a master?

Whats with the talk about the medal being because of me? I have so many questions to ask.

Alexander.

Oh, Selena. Whats up?

Switch seats with Karl.

Huh?! I just switched with him and was taking a break.

Switch. Right now.

Okay.

I was back in my chair ten minutes after switching with Alexander.

Im sorry, Alexander. Ill do some more for you later.

Here.

Selena, whod invited me to sit down, plopped her ass down across from me.

She crosses her arms over her chest, leans forward slightly, and opens her mouth.

Now, lets talk properly. Who was that person just now?

Though I wondered why Selena was suddenly acting this way, I decided to answer obediently.

Judging from her expression, deflecting with why do you ask? wouldnt work.

Lavrenti. Someone I briefly met from another unit during the peak of the Luzernes War.

Is that all?

Unfortunately, thats it. We only met once because our units were different.

Then why did that woman call you master?

Would you believe me if I told you thats what Im most curious about, Selena?

A master refers to someone who gives good teachings to another person like me.

But Ive never taught or passed anything on to Lavrenti. I even apologized for covering up the mistakes our unit made! I just lowered my head.

Ha, suddenly I feel unjustly accused. Why do those idiots cause the accident, but Im the one held responsible?

Stupid bastards. They know there are women in the Imperial Army, yet they still act like that.

I dont know.

You dont know?

It sounds like a joke, but seriously. I really dont know.

Upon hearing this, Selena made a bewildered expression.

You say you cant remember, but that person was addressing you very politely as a master. Does it make sense that you dont remember?

Right now, I know how ridiculous I must look. But I really dont remember.

Unbelievable.

At first, it was a slightly scary atmosphere, but now Selena has returned to her usual self. She seems to be subtly sympathizing with Lavrenti. She even says Im being too harsh.

Looking at it this way, could it be that not knowing the reason is a blessing from the heavens granted to me?

By the way, she mentioned that the medal was because of me.

The medal?

Yeah. The Silver Medal of Military Merit.

In terms of rank, its a medal that comes after the Imperial Medal of Honor and the Order of the Cross.

But all three of them, no, all the medals below them are items that prove exceptional bravery and pride as a member of the proud Imperial Army.

Rav said shes much lower than me and feels embarrassed, but theres no need for her to feel that way at all.

If she was just a fellow soldier like you, she may not be as high-ranking as Karl, but she still contributed quite a bit Do you happen to know anything?

I dont know. Since my frontline was completely different from hers.

Any rumors?

Why would I care about rumors among soldiers rolling around on the battlefield? Im more curious about outside news.

Oh, they say someone from the adjacent unit gets awarded for doing something well~ News like that? I couldnt care less.

Just whats for todays meal. Whether there have been any reported ambushes separately.

I hope the rumor is not about an enemy ambush, but about a friendly one. Thats the only thing Im curious about!

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