I Returned, But My Power is the Same

Chapter 65

Chapter 65 seniority

line.

It’s not just a line, it’s a division commander line.

I am very happy, but there is one thing to think about.

‘Even if I go as a second lieutenant, I am only a soldier after all. They have completely different roots from the division commander.’

There are two main ways to enter an officer.

Like me, after being a soldier, taking the promotion test to enter, or graduating from a school that trains officers.

The commander of our unit is the latter, an elite among the elite who graduated from the Hunter Academy, which is considered the best.

Why are you an elite among the elite?

Not to mention long.

The rank of commander proves it.

Back to the point, there is no reason why the division commander would take good care of me.

‘How many officers are commissioned at the Hunter Academy every year? You must be busy taking care of my family.’

In other words, I could be a good hand to write and discard to the division commander.

Someday in the name of seeing some light in some way.

Well, nothing bad to see.

Anyway, it opens the way for a single soldier to be promoted quickly to a second lieutenant or a non-commissioned officer.

‘You said that the mandatory service period for taking the promotion test will be shortened, and if you are commissioned, you will be seated in the seat you want, right?’

In the former case, the mandatory service period is literally shortened, so that time can be bought.

And the latter is especially important.

‘The division commander may be trying to use me and throw me away… but I also have an idea.’

Another special revamp that will happen after the new barracks are built.

i should aim for it

“How is it, now that some decisions have been made?”

“Yes.”

“Yes, yes. You look like you’re going to hold the line for generals, so what else do you have to worry about?”

The battalion commander mentions the general line once again.

Actually, it’s not really wrong at all.

Aside from what I said earlier, anyway, I got a snow stamp.

‘There are certain things that people from the same background are pushing and pulling each other, but in the end, Hunter is the result.’

Of course, building achievements as a soldier is different from building achievements as an executive.

It’s hard to even keep the spot, let alone score points.

But just do it this way.

If we keep growing like this, we can overcome any special reorganization plan within the division.

I opened my mouth calmly.

“I will stay here.”

“Thought well.”

“thank you.”

“Thank you. Rather, thanks to our Dojin, the battalion commander’s spirit grew in front of the division commander. Oh, and it will be done right on Monday.”

“What are you talking about?”

“It’s a special promotion.”

The battalion commander said with a kind smile.

“You can’t keep a capable soldier who has even been offered a special contribution site as a private. Let’s meet as Corporal Dojin Choi from Monday.”

***

The way back to the dormitory.

I ran into Second Lieutenant Young So-jin in front of the deputy platoon commanders’ offices.

“Loyalty!”

“Loyalty. Where are you going?”

“I went to the battalion commander’s office.”

“Okay, I heard the broadcast rang earlier. What did you call me for?”

“You have been called for a special contribution.”

“A special contribution site?”

Lieutenant Young So-jin points to his office.

“Would you like to come in and talk to me when you have a moment?”

“Yes.”

I followed Lieutenant Young So-jin into the office.

I see a flower I haven’t seen on the table.

“Did you buy this new?””Huh. Are you pretty?”

“Hmm, it looks a bit weed to my eyes.”

“It’s a weed!”

“Isn’t it like a weed with a blueberry?”

“No, look. how pretty And it has a very good meaning.”

“What do you mean?”

“You’ve been protecting your loved ones.”

“Is that so?”

“Huh.

“Then who were you thinking of buying?”

“I have family… I have friends…”

Lieutenant Young So-jin’s eyes are on me.

“Dojin, you and your squad members are there.”

“Oh, thank you.”

“Nope. It’s just meaning. But what did the commander of the special forces brigade and the commander say? Regarding the special contribution site.”

“Ah, that’s…”

I told Lieutenant Young So-jin the story I heard from the battalion commander earlier.

After listening to it all, wow, wow, I was blown away with admiration.

“Dojin, you look really great.”

“I don’t know if I deserve that condition.”

“Okay. That’s enough. I’ve seen it too.”

Lieutenant Young So-jin asked a little cautiously.

“Then… have you decided?”

“Yes.”

“What were you going to do?”

“I decided to stay here.”

“really? that is great.”

“I wish you all the best in the future.”

“That’s what I’m going to say. Thanks to you, Dojin, how many points did I get?”

Lieutenant Young So-jin smiles and looks at the flowers.

“I guess this really works. You protect your loved ones.”

***

Returning to the dormitory, I thought while preparing the roll call.

A lot has happened in a few days.

From the special contribution site offer to the special forces brigade commander and the division commander’s conditions for the offer.

And up to the special upgrade.

It’s all strange and surprising, but the special promotion touches me the most.

‘Before the regression, I would not have worn a private, not a corporal, yet.’

Something doesn’t feel right to me.

Friday passed like that.

Weekends were the same.

rest.

keep resting.

But I’ve been resting the whole time on a dungeon vacation, and I can’t sit around again.

I spent a lot of time training.

Especially mana practice.

“Today, we will proceed with training to handle the mana sword.”

“Yes!”

Monday.

At the same time, related training was conducted.

‘If it’s a mana sword… it’s fine. I can properly test the effect of the Mana Sensitivity skill.’

Mana Sensitivity not only increases the rate at which mana reacts, but also makes it easier to manipulate objects with mana.

Mana swords are included, of course.

“Attention everyone!”

“Yes!”

Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi stands in front of the soldiers with a sword.

Something like hazy smoke swirls around the sword body.

“As you can see, this is a mana sword. Everyone knows why he uses a mana sword. If it’s a low-ranking monster, it’s because even if the grade is slightly increased, there is a limit to killing with a normal sword.”

“Yes.”

“Then it seems like it would be nice to use a mana sword unconditionally, but that’s not necessarily the case. If you don’t have the ability to handle mana, that is, to respond to mana, you can’t even use a regular sword.”

“Yes.”

“Of course, if you maximize that ability, you can draw mana from your body like this.”

Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi’s sword burns even more.

Mana generated in Danjeon is rotated in the body and expressed in the swordsman.

It’s a routine thing for executives.

But for the soldiers, it’s always a strange thing to see.

“Will the day come when I can make something like that?”

“Is it possible to become squad leader-level sergeants?”

Soldiers looking with their mouths open.

Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi said with a smirk.

“You guys can’t do it anyway, so there’s no need to hope for nothing. There is something like this, just to show you what you are doing.”

“…”

It’s not wrong.

But, why would you say that?

‘Anyway, he has a taste for rice.’

It’s been a while since I’ve been to a dungeon vacation in the 5th wait, but the people are the same.

uh huh.

Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi continued the story again.

“This mana sword also has a grade. It’s about how much mana is covered. The higher it is, the more it is covered.”

“Yes.”

“Instead, the more it is covered, the stronger the repulsion.”

Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi swings his mana sword back and forth in the air.

“This is a 4th grade level, and you probably won’t even be able to hold it in your hands, let alone lift it at your level.”

“…”

“Why aren’t these answers?”

“···Yes.”

“Therefore, today’s training is conducted in grades 8 and 9, which are far lower than this. Everyone has to go according to their abilities.”

As if something suddenly came to mind, Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi’s lips were smiling again.

“Oh, you can’t make a conclusion without trying it. It might be possible though. Let’s see… uh, Choi Do-jin.”

“Private Choi Do-jin.”

“Come here. It might be possible if we are a great soldier who even received an offer for a special contribution site.”

That’s nonsense.

Even if he received an offer for a special contribution site, he would eventually become a soldier.

I can’t do it like an officer.

But I strode out.

‘The 4th grade is not the same 4th grade. The mana covered by the training sword is more comfortable to handle. Anyway, I also have mana sensitivity skills. Yes, it’s worth doing.’

Taking a short breath, he stood next to Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi.

Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi kept smiling at what was so funny.

Then, suddenly, he throws a mana sword at me.

Ah.

That’s why you laughed

If I hold on to it like this, I’m sure I’ll fall backwards because I can’t overcome the repulsion.

widely-

However, I caught it casually.

“···!”

It was nonetheless

The power of the mana-responsive skill was great.

My hands were shaking a bit, but not to the point where I couldn’t hold them.

“Oh, I got it!”

“What, didn’t you say you couldn’t even catch it?”

“Wow, wasn’t Dojin a complete geek towards his mana? It’s crazy.”

The voices of the soldiers are heard.

I asked Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi.

“Would you like to swing it once?”

“Uh, uh. Do it, do it.”

“Yes.”

heavy.

It feels like something is pressing hard.I could still wield it.

🥳-!

Each time the sword is swung, a white afterimage is left in the air.

it was mana

that’s pretty cool

“It’s here.”

“…”

After performing a few moves, I returned the sword.

Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi accepts it with a trembling face.

Why did you do this to me? I can only guess.

When I went to dinner with Lieutenant Young So-jin the other day, it must be because of that situation.

‘The three of us were rejected for going together, so I was a little offended.’

I wonder if it’s because he’s not a kid, but something like that, but Lieutenant Kwak Sang-gi is enough of that.

To that extent, he is also in a state of mind with Second Lieutenant Young Sojin.

I said as I entered my seat.

“Thank you for not making a decision without even trying it. It made me realize my potential.”

***

Mana sword training was carried out all day long by spreading various swordsmanship.

Of course, I also carried a mana sword of the same grade as the other soldiers.

Grade 4 is because it is difficult to perform smooth movements due to the repulsive force.

“I have one thing to celebrate.”

after training is over.

The company commander opened his mouth at the place where all the soldiers had gathered.

“Dojin, come forward.”

“Pr. Dojin Choi!”

“As of today, Dojini has been specially promoted to Corporal. Although it was only a few privates as a promotion test, as you know, Hunter is talking about his skills, not his experience. He’s just that much he’s done. Ah, I decided to leave the offer for a special contribution site as it is, so everyone knows.”

As soon as the company commander’s words fell, applause poured out from all over the place.

In it, I put on a new badge of rank.

three sticks.

was a corporal

“Congratulations, Dojin-ah.”

“thank you.”

“How did all this happen?”

“haha.”

“Are you going to shoot one chin soon?”

“Yes. Two words are nagging.”

“Okay, looking forward to it.”

After the promotion ceremony, the celebration continued even after returning to the dormitory.