Chapter 7: Crow Fortress (2) (2/2)
Hearing Nelson’s question, Milton pondered if he should be truthful or give hieneric excuse He could make up several reasons if he wanted to He could say so like, he joined the war to prevent the invasion of the wicked Republicans However…
“When I inherited my House, I found that we had an enormous debt”
“That’s a pity…”
“This was the only way to avoid bankruptcy and make money to pay off the debt”
Milton told Nelson his honest thoughts After looking at Nelson’s relaxed gaze, he didn’t think he’d be able to lie to him Therefore, he just told Nelson the truth
“Thank you for telling me the truth I despise youths that lie”
Milton had ht decision At his core, Nelson didn’t like people bootlicking and using flattering words That was also why his superiors didn’t like him and his career was cut short
Nelson must have had a favorable opinion of Milton and started speaking more casually
“How much is the debt of your Household?”
“8,500… No, it’s a bit over 10,000 gold”
Nelson momentarily had a duah Excuse old…”
Nelson shook his head from side to side as he spoke
“If you plan to pay off all that debt by staying at the frontlines… You’ll be staying here until you’re old and grey likeme to a lifetime of military service’
Milton did not want to spend his entire life in the military, by any means
“I’ve heard that we’re also awarded based on our achievements in the frontlines?”
“That’s true If you are a citizen of the Strabus Kingdoner like yourself, the aill be cash”
Nelson sain to Milton
“Did you plan on getting those awards to pay off your debt?”
Nelson's expression indicated that Milton was a dreas worked in the real world
In truth, Nelson had met many nobles in the same situation as Milton There were plenty of fallen aristocrats that were desperate like this, and youths who thought they couldcontribution to be handsomely awarded
However, there was rarely anyone who achieved such a goal War was not a trifling et a war achieve to Milton
“I won’t stop you fro to make an achievement since that’s what you said you’re here for However, keep one thing in mind”
“Okay”
“The top priority in war is not to win”
“……”
“It’s to stay alive”
These weren’t fitting words, co officer, but the words struck a chord in Milton’s heart
“I will keep that in mind”
“Your tasks will start a week later Rest up until then”
“Yes, Sir”
That’s how Milton’s life at Crow Fortress started
Including the reserve troops, Crow Fortress had a total of 800 soldiers Nelson had the official title of 1000-man commander, and under him were five 100-man commanders
The 100-man commanders had to periodically lead their troops to scout the vicinity The reconnaissance erous, so the entire coers of the Hildess Republic were highly versed ina sroup of soldiers was a sure way to be annihilated
“The ive away our location The worst possible scenario during a skirmish in the mountains is when the enemy knows of our position, but we don’t knohere they are
“I see That’s very helpful”
Kerber was the friendliest to Milton, of all the five 100-man commanders in Crow Fortress They becaht Milton what he needed to know and watch out for during his tiood to see that the country boy and the idiot are getting along well
The other three 100-man coor, and Marez Cardia These men were the other three 100- a foreigner
“Sir Walker, your words are too ot up to speak, but Louis looked indifferent as he replied
“My words are not too much at all, they’re the sin country to join the war, the other is an idiot ent out scouting and lost over half his ht?”
Kerber’s face turned red due to Louis’ words It was undeniable that he had lost a lot of men, and barely came back alive in his most recent reconnaissance ot up from his seat to speak
“Have you never failed even once during your missions?”
“Hah, at the very least, I’ve never returned after losing over half my troops like this idiot”
“So, that means you have also failed previously”
“……”
“That’s enough to ht?”
“This bastard!!”
Louis was about to rush Milton in a fit of rage However…
“Just leave theained by throwing hands with a country boy?”
The other two 100-man commanders next to Louis held him back
They didn’t think Nelson, who had a reputation for strict ht between the officers
Kerber looked worried as the commotion died down
“Will you be okay, Sir Forrest?”
“What do you mean?”
“Those three will not stop at this They’ll continue to harass you They o beyond that,” Kerber replied
Milton let out a sigh and said “That’s not so about Tell me, why do those three despiseritual for a rookie like , “Those three didn’t co time here for some crime they’ve committed”
“Huh? What does that mean?”