85 Tasks and the Arrival of Duke Rafael (1/2)

Rogen was now returning to his room, after baking some delicious cupcakes. He was exhausted after the events that happened today, Rogen was looking at the ceiling of his room and said to himself.

[ I feel like I blackmailed Marquis Evan today, Nah! It's just politics and how it works when you have the chance to get the best, just go for it, even you are starting to look bad in front of people just to get your hands on it continue to do it.]

Alvarez just got back from his meeting with Captain Gustavus. Alvarez was rounding up his team for a meeting with them acting as an escort for the nobles.

The soldiers were carefully listening to what Alvarez was going to say.

Alvarez, \”Ok, I spoke with Captain Gustavus regarding about our departure. Captain Gustavus has received an order to escort the ship where the nobles will be boarding. There is also another order from the command, that we will be an additional escort for the nobles. But our escort job will end after we managed to let the nobles board safely in the ship. So our only job is to make sure that the nobles board the prepared ship safely and after that we are free.\”

Sgt. Paul suddenly, asked a question, \”Captain what about Rogen, will he be joining or he will join the nobles? And what ship will we be in?\”

Alvarez, \”Rogen will be riding the ship with the nobles as ordered by the higher-ups, he is also asked to brief the nobles about the rules and culture of our country.\”

Sgt. Paul, \”What about Lilica? Will she join Rogen with the nobles on the same ship.\”

Alvarez, \” No! Lilica will be joining us, and the ship that we will be riding in is still the Bismarck. While the luxury ship that just arrived is where the nobles and Rogen will be boarding.\”

After hearing about Rogen riding a luxury ship the soldiers were jealous of Rogen's special treatment. The soldiers will sleep on the uncomfortable racks of the Bismarck, while Rogen will be sleeping in a room that is similar to a five-star hotel. This was the reason why the soldiers were jealous of Rogen, their jealousy was also added that they slept in a very uncomfortable place for quite some time, and are craving for a comfortable bed.

Sgt. Paul immediately said these words to the soldier next to him, \”Rogen sure is lucky to get to ride a luxurious ship back home, while we are stuck in the cold hard iron bars of the Bismarck's racks.

The soldier replied to him, \” Don't worry sarge we will only sleep on those racks for one night, and after that, we are finally home sweet home with our beds waiting for us.\”

Fact: Rack is the term used by the navy and marines corps for bed.

After the meeting, the soldiers immediately went back to their daily activities. A lot of them were glad that they have only one final task before being able to relax.

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Rogen was now having a meeting with Alvarez. Rogen was annoyed at Alvarez when he was woken up by Alvarez when he was already sleeping like a baby.

Rogen spoke while yawning, \”So why did you wake me up in the middle of the night Captain.\”

Alvarez, \”I woke you up to tell you that you have been tasked to entertain the nobles and brief them about our rules and cultures.\”

Rogen, \”I guess that they want to put in the minds of the nobles that they are in a different and superior country, so they want the nobles to be least arrogant when arriving at Dariel.\”

Alvarez, \”I really don't care about your opinion on why the higher-ups want them to learn the rules and culture of our country.\”

Rogen, \”Well, it is reasonable you are tasked with security and not the political part. But you will know why briefing them is important when we return.\”

Alvarez, \”I guess it will be interesting to see how effective you really are in your job. Well, you can go back to sleep now Rogen, you still have to wake up early tomorrow to review the laws of our country.\”

Rogen, \”What!? do I really have to study all of the laws of our country, that's too much for me.\”

Alvarez started laughing at Rogen and spoke, \”Got you there, hahaha, don't worry you will be only teaching the basics of our laws. The basic rules that are stated in our laws will be the only one briefed to them, the rest of the laws will be done by the lawyers in our country. They will be immediately briefed by the lawyers on the first day of their stay.\”

Rogen was relieved after hearing that Alvarez was only kidding, Rogen then spoke.

\”I really thought I was about to read a thick book and memorize all of its content. Then explain to the nobles each article and paragraph of our law.\”