Continental Hero Senki

"Well, I don't think we can cut any more expenses. It's not enough at the moment."

"Really..."

Colonel Emilia, a military inspector inspecting the Krakow garrison, had asked Captain Rasdowaf Novak, a friend of the cadet school days and a supply staff complement to our garrison, to dig roots and leaves. The current situation and financial situation in the garrison are inherently difficult to hear and talk about. But there are two friends there, discussing everything face-to-face without any secrets.

Those around him who are not familiar with the circumstances of the matter are harrassed to hear the conversation between the two youngest colonels in the royal family, and officers who are only captains.

"I can't say anything yet because it's only been a few days since I've been here, but if I say greed, I want you to increase your budget by about 20%. Of course this is Emilia's job around the Ministry of Military Affairs, not under the Colonel's jurisdiction."

"I don't care if it's your Highness or the Colonel. Whatever it is, you can call it off."

"No, I won't because I'm too afraid"

Emilia and the others are chatting with friends about their work. And this man in front of Emilia is having a conversation while doing his job handily, unlike Yuzef.

"I'll get back to it, but we'll still have to leave the improvement in financial terms to the civilian population. The military is not an organization that buys and sells things."

"Right... or shall I consult around Maya and pass my opinion indirectly to His Excellency the Governor..."

What Emilia said is that if Maya makes him governor and gives his opinion to his brother, Vitort, as a family, would it not be a problem? Although it is a nobleman-specific way of passing opinions, there is certainly certainty about this method. The question is, is there a bit of conscience to blame in too privileged a way?

"In any case, if I may say so from the standpoint of replenishing the staff complement, it will not be possible to reduce the expenses of military relations as well as this garrison. There must be an application for a budget increase on the military councillor's desk by now."

Radek's prediction was shooting straight.

At this time, Yuzef was handling many complaints from several facilities and units as well as the application for an increase in the Tserini camp.

"Okay. Thank you for your valuable feedback"

"No. I'll tell you whenever it's as good as a petty officer's opinion."

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After starting a supply staff complement and finishing a meeting with the executives of the Krakow garrison, Emilia tried to meet Major Sarah. But that didn't come true. Radek said,

"Miss Marinovska... No, Major Marinovska said the 3rd Cavalry Regiment of the Kingsguard Division is in the middle of training involving the guards in this garrison. Even though he's the new Major, he's become the third Chief of Section to oversee his training, and the Major doesn't seem to have time."

That was it. Emilia, discouraged, leaves the garrison with Maya who was waiting and rides the carriage.

I thought I was going straight back to the Governor's office... and Emilia stopped the carriage on the way.

"What's up?

"Yes, no. A little shopping…"

Emilia stopped the carriage in a market for ordinary people a little off the center of Krakow.

Whatever you think, it's not a place for royalty like Emilia to shop.

"... Lord 'Colonel'. Mind if I ask what you're going to buy?

Maya emphasised the word "colonel" so that the people around her wouldn't notice that she was royal. That's what Emilia wanted to see about the city well as a common man. But the way Emilia looked from Maya was a little weird.

"Uh... I thought I'd give Yuzef a gift..."

Maya confirmed clearly that Emilia had said so while blushing her cheeks.

She's 16, if you think about it. If it is normal, it is one or two ages of love. Even if that opponent is a boy his age who supports Emilia from behind and still assists her as a counselor, it's not funny.

but apart from the story if it is said that Maya, who came to that conclusion, can readily accept it.

"... Colonel, I know how you feel, but I don't know if we can rush the rest."

"But you've taken such good care of me, and Mr. Yuzef seems pathetic that there's no promotion or anything. If only I hadn't given him the task at least..."

"... Oh, that way"

Maya's misunderstanding was solved in just a few seconds.

Emilia was worried that Yuzef, who provided information support, was not awarded a medal, a promotion or even a gold stamp. That is why Emilia herself must praise his achievements against him for his lonely struggle in an exotic land. For that reason, I wanted to give you something.

There was no impure motive as Maya had thought.

"What's wrong?

"Yes, no, nothing, Colonel."

The slightly scratchy deputy coughed once as if nothing had happened and asked Emilia again what she would buy.

"I don't know what would be a good gift for the lords. Maya, do you understand?

"Hmm... right..."

Maya has two brothers. Naturally Maya has also given gifts to her brother. He was a luxurious gift, even in the kingdom, like a duke's housemaid with the power of fingerfolding.

In this case, however, the target is a civilian. Giving away something too fancy is just hard to handle.

"Normally, you give practical things. It's my brother's word that a man prefers practical things to thought-provoked ones…"

"I see, practical... because of the clock... but it's expensive..."

Emilia may have been slightly suspicious at this time. The way she walked with bumps and whines looking at the ground, not in front, was someone with what she called a beautiful girl, and would certainly have been reported if she hadn't worn a military uniform.

And for a few minutes she walked through a crowded market and stopped in front of a shop.

"Pottery store... let's make this one"

"I see. Yuzef-kun was indeed a coffeeman."

That's what I'm saying.

When they entered the store, they were filled with a lot of pottery inside. They range from small spilled tea sets made in areas known as pottery's famous sites to large plates made in the territory of the Duke of Krakowski.

But you can't choose a luxury item. This time, we had to choose a price for the civilians that they might be able to buy if they couldn't, and that was difficult for them, the royal family and the Duke's wife.

And as recommended by the manager, they bought a coffee cup made in the Republic of Carlsbert, famous for its ceramics production. Plus, three, including Emilia and Maya's share.

"... is it called 'alignment'?"

"Yes, you will."

In the end, Maya shrugged in her heart that it had become something to give to her lover.