Reborn: Imperial Officer Promotion Guide

After that, they passed through seven oasis settlements and finally entered the border of Ostland in the early morning of the sixth day.

"It took exactly six days. We didn't feel tired all the way. It was a very comfortable journey." Masayin pulled the reins and stopped on a hillside.

In the distance is the fortress defense line of Ostland.

Not far away, a team of black-armored knights were on routine patrol. After confirming the flag of Major General Masayin, they all dismounted, bowed towards the direction where Major General Masayin and his men were, and then mounted their horses to continue patrolling.

"Then we should go back."

"This is a rare opportunity. Don't you want to participate in the battle in Ostland? You should have some skills in combat, right? I am looking forward to your performance on the battlefield."

Hull shook his head without hesitation at Major General Masayin's proposal.

"I'm sorry, I'm a political officer now, and fighting is beyond the scope of my job. Of course, if you apply to East Territory for reinforcements as the Supreme General of Ost Territory, I can lead the army to reinforce you at any time."

——In a nutshell, there is no problem for me to join the war, but that is another price.

"Hahahaha, you're really funny. But, don't you like war?"

"In terms of adaptability, I am indeed good at fighting, but I will not participate in a war just out of interest."

"So, what are you willing to fight for?"

"Of course, we are fighting for our own interests."

"…Isn't it for the benefit of the empire?"

"It makes no difference, because I am already part of the Empire."

"..."

Masayin was silent for a while, and soon he sighed.

"It seems that we have fundamental differences in our ideas about war. Well, forget it, I won't force you to participate."

It seems that Major General Masayin intends to use war as a banquet to entertain Hull.

——Sure enough, this imperial major general is indeed an out-and-out warmongerer.

"If one day in the future we can fight side by side, I hope we can cooperate well."

Hull seemed to be chatting with an old friend he had known for many years.

When Hull said this in such a relaxed tone, Brad frowned, with fear flashing in his eyes.

Soon, Major General Masayin and his men all got off the back of the Swift Storm monster.

"These magical beasts are really great. If possible, I really want to bring one or two back."

Faced with this euphemistic request, Hull of course refused directly.

"I'm sorry, Major General Masayin. If it were my personal property, I would be willing to give it to you, but these monsters all belong to the Sons of the Desert. Moreover, they will be needed to continue to transport supplies to Oster Territory in the future. Please forgive me."

“Hahahahaha! Indeed, it would be a waste to use these monsters in war. If they were taken away by the enemy, it would be a huge loss.”

As he spoke, Brad had already raised the flag and summoned a team of patrolling knights.

Masayin asked them to mount their horses again, and then pulled the reins: "Well, everyone, we will meet again in the future!"

After saying this, he led his knights and galloped towards the fortress in a hurry.

Then, on the way back.

Goering was the most proud one. He rode his Xunlan back and forth around the frame where Nur Gana was, laughing wildly from time to time.

Looking from afar, Gilder showed an indescribably bitter expression.

"After Noor Gana falls, Minister Goering will most likely become the new acting governor, right? Just thinking about the days ahead gives me a headache."

"Don't worry. Golin has signed a magic contract with me. He is now my exclusive slave. I will order him to obey your orders in the future. You can treat him as a puppet with a weak brain."

"Slave?!" Gilder was a little surprised. After a long silence, he looked at Heer: "So, who are you?"

As if thinking of something happy, Hull smiled brightly: "I am just a low-level government official loyal to the empire."

"Ah..." Maybe it was acid reflux, but Gilder suddenly hunched over while riding on Xunlan's back. He looked at Minister Ganasde beside him for help.

"Minister Ganasde, what do you think?"

Minister Ganasde snorted, his expression still as serious as ever: "These are internal affairs of your Ministry of Government Affairs, you don't need to ask me what to do... But——"

Minister Ganasde suddenly looked at Hull, and after a while he looked directly into Gilder's eyes.

"If possible, transfer Helheim away."

For some reason, Gilder immediately became alert, as if the stomach acid just now was an illusion, and he straightened his back instantly.

"Yes, Helheim is undoubtedly a strong medicine for our East Territory. And now that the long-standing problems in East Territory have been cleared up, if he continues to stay here, the medicine for healing will soon turn into a deadly poison. It is better to transfer him away as soon as possible."

"You two, this is not the way to play it, is it?"

Gilder and Ganasde smiled at the same time.

"You are not a donkey. To be honest, I am old now and my perception has weakened a lot, but I can still sense the magical aura emanating from you. On this point, I think the same as that guy Masain - you are more suitable to stay on the battlefield."

"Yes, and don't get the wrong idea. We don't mean to drive you away. At least we won't let you go back in disgrace. Leave your application for special promotion to me."

"Teacher... they simply hate you." Ling covered her mouth and laughed.

"Oh, Ling, how could you tell the truth? Really!" Gilder laughed the loudest beside him.

This made Heer laugh and cry: "Lord Gilder, your words are quite rude."

"Hey, hey, hey, are you kidding? You're not ashamed to say that?! Do you know how much hair I've lost recently because of what you've done? I've been worried and unable to sleep every night these days. If I keep you in East County, I'm afraid I'll lose ten years of my life!"

"I agree..." Ganasde chimed in at the right time.

"These days, it's all thanks to the help from both of you. You've been a great help." As he said this, Hull actually bowed to both of them.

"But I think this is what a superior should do. If a superior is more relaxed than his subordinates, wouldn't it be weird?"

"..."

Both of them choked.

As expected...it is because Hull is so difficult to deal with in these aspects that we hope he can go to a wider world.

——They really don’t deserve to have such subordinates.

"It's indeed a difficult problem... Then, do you have any objection to your transfer?"

"Of course, as a subordinate, I am willing to accept this arrangement."

Gilder nodded and looked at Ganasde: "Then regarding Nur Ghana's demotion application..."

"Let Goering and I draft this and submit it. I think he will agree with it. As for Helheim, in addition to his great contributions, some of his practices are indeed questionable. To be safe, it is better to promote him twice."

"Yes, agreed."

"I understand." Hull nodded in agreement.

"The specific allocation of your duties will be left to those useless people at the center. During this period, you can return to your own territory and take a rest for a while." Ganasde added.

"By the way, Hale, can you keep the bell?"

As soon as Gilder said this, Ling showed a pitiful expression: "If possible, I'd like to stay!"

Heer immediately refused on the spot: "I'm sorry, Lord Gilder, but this is the only thing that is absolutely not acceptable."

Ling immediately showed a stiff expression.

Gilder was also a little embarrassed: "But if the legendary Saint Aphaf leaves, those children of the desert will not obey our command. In that case, the current transportation route across the Red Viper Desert will not be able to be maintained."

"Lord Gilder, you are wrong. If they are not forced to live, how can they refuse the rule of the empire? If the lords can put people first in their governance in the future and they can have a good living environment, I think they will no longer refuse to integrate into the East Territory."

Gilder felt ashamed after hearing Ling's words: "Yes, who would give up a good life and hide in the desert..."

Hull also added: "Of course, if you still feel that this is not safe, I will let Ling go to them personally and ask them to accept the rule of the East Territory and maintain the entire transportation route. They will not refuse to obey Saint Alfafu's orders."

"Well, it's a pity. If possible, I would like to adopt Ling as my daughter."

Ling immediately perked up again - the Blue Queen had hoped to adopt her as her daughter before, but she didn't expect that there would be a second chance like this!

"I'm sorry, Ling still has to go through various trials. She can't stop at this East Territory. This is also for her future growth."

"Oh...well, that's a shame."

"No! Please don't give up! I am willing to be your adopted daughter! Please help me...save me from the clutches of my teacher!"

"Bang!" Hull punched Ling's head lightly. "Whose clutches are these? Are these clutches of mine? I've been too relaxed with you during this period. I have to work harder to train you better in the future!"

"Hull, it's not good to use violence against children." Goliath muttered beside him.

"This is not violence, this is the teacher's loving guidance to the students!"

At the same time, the missing transport team members miraculously returned to the castle of East County.

After a little inquiry, everyone found out that they were attacked by a man holding a purple sword and wearing a gray cloak.

A team of hundreds of people were all knocked out in less than five minutes and were imprisoned in a dungeon ever since.

It was not until a week ago (the day before Major General Masayin arrived) that they were all released. After a week of arduous journey, they finally returned safely to report.

"Really... it would be the cleanest to kill them all... why bother with this..."

Reinhardt lowered his hood, and then, with a flash of lightning, he disappeared into a corner of the castle.