Saving 80,000 Gold in an Another World for Retirement

229 . Do your best! Soldier-kun 1

Mitsuha-chan, I got in trouble (Soldier-kun)

Soldier-kun, who seemed on the verge of tears, said something like that

What in the world happened? Well, lets not talk while standing in a place like this, for the time being, lets go to the usual shop (Mitsuha)

I tried to meet Soldier-kun because I wanted to know the result of [Ship Soul Operation], but something was strange .

The ship soul hasnt appeared in [Leviathan], the ship which Soldier-kun is assigned to .

The reason is that I intentionally excluded that ship in order to find out how the crew of the ship where the ship soul hasnt appeared would react to the current ship soul uproar .

Of course, it wasnt made to appear on all other ships, only about ten ship souls appeared, which is only a small part of the total number of vessels owned by the Navy of the Vanek Kingdom .

So, I dont think hes in trouble because of that

And we secured a table in the innermost part of the usual shop .

No, with Soldier-kun in this state, itd bad if were to sit at the table outside or in the middle part of the shop . The combination of the current soldier-kun and me, who already stands out because of my foreigner-like look, is a little too conspicuous, after all .

After ordering, we have a bland conversation without touching the core of the story until the drink arrives .

Then, after the drink arrived and after the waiter walked away from our seat, I talked to Soldier-kun quietly so that other guest couldnt hear me .

so, what happened? (Mitsuha)

Theres no way Soldier-kun would make such a face as soon as we meet . Whether as a Navy soldier or as a boy who wants to look cool in front of a girl .

in other words, this is something that is related to me, and possibly a piece of bad news for me .

But Im nothing but a female friend for Soldier-kun . Its not like women are not allowed in the Navy, and theres nothing that could cause some sort of problem other than being a friend with Soldier-kun tte, aaahh!

D-dont tell me, were you forced to give me over to a senior or a superior of yours? (Mitsuha)

Yeah, thats it!

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It wouldnt be weird if someone who wants to snatch a rich and beautiful girl from their junior appeared . No, its natural that such people appeared . After all, a beautiful

No, its nothing like that (Soldier-kun)

Ah, is that so

Then, what is going on!! (Mitsuha)

Does my tone sound a little thorny? Its your imagination .

actually, you were invited by the commandant (Soldier-kun)

Ooioioioi!

The captain of Soldier-kuns ship is aCaptainif I recall correctly .

The captain of the other ships mostly has the rank of Commander, but Soldier-kuns ship is a state-of-the-art ship and the flagship of a squadron .

in other words, it would be the [Commander] of a squadron .

But now, Soldier-kun said commandant .

Its an even higher position, isnt it?

Well, theres no point in panicking . Anyway, lets hear the story first .

The other day, I received the knives that my captain and squad commander asked, right? It seems that the squad commander who received it boasted at some gathering . And then (Soldier-kun)

Aah, I wonder if its about another order?

no, then theres no way hed showed up with such a miserable face in front of a girl, I guess . Hes a boy after all .

I was asked where I got it, and he even mentioned Mitsuha-chans name (Soldier-kun)

No, why the squad commander knows my name!? (Mitsuha)

sorry (Soldier-kun)

Of course, you talked about it when the squad commander asked where you obtained it, right

Well, theres nothing wrong with saying the name of his female friend .

Besides, I havent even given Soldier-kun my full name, just my first name [Mitsuha] .

Soldier-kun has been trying to get to hear it many times, but Ive always been dodging the question .

Well, I guess it was okay to give a fitting false name, but I dont want to tell unnecessary lies as much as possible . And Soldier-kun also seems to trust me because even though itd be easy for me to give him a false name, but instead of doing that, I made a various excuse as for why I cant tell him my name .

Perhaps, he thinks that Im afraid that I will have to quit doing this if my social and family status were to be known .

And so, the commandant wants to meet with Mitsuha-chan (Soldier-kun)

Thought soooo!!! (Mitsuha)

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So thats why I have to meet the commandant

No, theres no way an underling like Soldier-kun can refuse such a thing!

And I cant ignore it by saying something like [Since Im not a soldier, I dont have to obey such a thing!] either .

Well, I have no problem refusing it . Im just a civilian and have nothing to do with the military, so I wouldnt be obliged to listen to the military command in peacetime like this . particularly, if an unknown old military man suddenly called a minor girl . That would be a court case if it went poorly .

But that would mean that Soldier-kun would lose his position

Well, I could just disappear and never come back here, but Soldier-kun has taken care of me a lot, and hes not a bad person, so I dont want to trouble him .

maybe, [trouble] would be an understatement .

Its not like it would be against the military regulation if he doesnt want to introduce his female friend to his superior, but considering how a sailor of lower position would be treated after he refused the request of the squad commander, as well as the commandant who stands above that and bring shame to the both of them yeah, its a no-no

And so, the only answer I can give him is

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I will accept the invitation (Mitsuha)

Youre not looking happy at all, though ( Soldier-kun)

Urusai wa!

Sorry (Soldier-kun)

Perhaps he noticed that I was annoyed, Soldier-kun apologizes .

Yeah, of course, you know why I accepted the invitation even though I hate it .

Thats right . Its to save your sorry face, damn it!!

This way, please (?)

I am now inside a building that seems to be the headquarters on land .

Soldier-kun and I were guided to a room that screams [the office of a big-wig] .

Well, of course, theres no way I would come by myself . So was decided to go together with Soldier-kun .

Otherwise, that would be [a big-wig called a girl who had nothing to do with the military into his room during working hours] .

yeah,out!

As expected, theres no way Id do such a foolish thing .

We were guided by a young officer .

Maybe he has a little suspicion why such a child and a sailor were invited, but his response is very polite .

Well, were now [the guests of the commandant] rather than [a lower sailor and a child] . Were treated as VIP .

And then, the guide knocked at the door and said [Ive brought the guests] and opened the door .

Hmm, he just opened the door without waiting for [Get in!] or any sort permission to enter

Well, the time of the visit was already fixed in the first place, so theres no way he would strange things inside even if its his private room . Besides, although its okay to say [get in!] if theres just the guide, itd be rude to the guests who are with him .

Well, it doesnt matter, I guess .

Then, I entered the room first .

I was the one who was called anyway, and it would be too high of a hurdle for Soldier-kun if he were to enter this room first .

Please excuse me . Thank you for the invitation (Mitsuha)

After all, Its you, missy I was wondering who it might be (?)

Eh?

Eeeeh?

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Does he know me? Have we met at a party in the royal capital or somewhere before?

Perhaps he noticed that I was confused, the person who is sitting in an expensive-looking chair in front of us which is, of course, the commandant who called usexplained .

We have met at the bar, Miss Mitsuha (the commandant)

Eh? So youre one of the bar customers at that time? (Mitsuha)

Aah, at that time, I didnt give my family name, but I did give the name [Mitsuha]

And, when he heard the name [Mitsuha] leaked by soldier-kun, via the squad commander, he thought it was me, I suppose

Well, it seems to be a rare name around here, and I was mentioned to have a foreigner-like appearance, so he linked the [unique] part of [unique knife] and [unique alcohol] .

Well, its not weird that he thinks both of them were related to me, I guess .

so, what in the world does he want from me?

At that time, I tried to send an escort, but you were suddenly disappeared, so I was worried! Dont mess around with adults too much!! (the commandant)

Ah

Sorry (Mitsuha)

Indeed, its natural to worry if theres a little girl alone at such a time . It was my bad

And, actually, I have something important to discuss . Hey, go out and close the door! (the commandant)

The second half of the commandants dialogue is for the young officer guide who is standing at the open door .

And as soon as the young officer came out of the room and the door was closed, the Commander whispered to us, standing still without offering us to sit .

can you get that liquor again? (the commandant)

So, something important isthat!?