T/L : Orenji

Chapter 2 : The Charming His Excellency the Grim Reaper

In a room inside the Shian Imperial Army Staff Headquarters.

The girl stood upright, with several badges pinned to her collar and chest of her navy-blue uniform.

Im having a bad feeling *sigh*

Razs direct superior, Welrian Lag Zars, who is also the Prime Minister of the country, stood in front of her with his chin resting on his hands and his elbows on the desk.

Welrian: Lieutenant Colonel Raz Orphan. I want to give you a special mission. You will have to act alone and the place might be trickier than a normal mission depends on how you look at it.

Huh, just as I thought.

Superiors orders were absolute. She would refuse if she could, but looking at Welrians expression, it seems very unlikely.

Id just got back to Ordiana

Raz got called up by her terrifying superior right after she got back, leaving her in a terrible mood.

Just because Im young and capable, doesnt mean you should work me to the bone.

She had worked so hard right from when she was at the orphanage until she became a lieutenant colonel. But this kind of work load was too much. If only she could tell herself in the past to not be a soldier, not even if you had the memories from your past life.

Raz: If it is your command, Your Excellency, then I shall do my best.

Contrary to her will, Raz replied with a perfect answer. Welrian, on the other hand, laughed happily causing her bad feeling to intensify. However, she had survived this mysterious world over the past 15 years. Unless it was something ridiculous like sneak into the enemys HQ or hunt 10,000 monsters and collect magic stones, she wont be surprise anymore.

Things will work out as long as I work hard.

Raz waited for her superiors order. She had survived this far. Most things could be managed with wisdom and effort.

Welrian: Its good then. Orphan-kun, youre turning 16 this year, right?

Raz: Yes. Its been confirmed using data before, there is no mistake about it.

Welrian: Good. At this age, you had managed to collect enemies confidential information many times, and had contributed meritorious services in hunting monster, earning you the title of Wolf Fang. You had achieved excellent grades at the military college and was promoted to lieutenant colonel. And you are also active as Shadow Eyes.

Raz: yes.

She was puzzled when her list of achievements was suddenly mentioned. Unfortunately, she didnt think His Excellency Welrian simply wanted to praise her.

Did he find out about me having memories of my previous life?

She had never told anyone that everything was due to the memory. Even if they suspected that she lied about her age, she had no plan on telling them. But what on earth was he trying to say?

Raz put herself on guard. His Excellency raised the edge of his mouth.

Welrian: I knew you are the right person for this, Lieutenant Colonel Raz Orphan. I want you to attend the Centrior Imperial Magic Academy starting from this spring.

(*^-^) His Excellencys beautiful countenance, which could gather admiration from any woman, smiles only to herself. But Raz was not enchanted by it.

Raz: .what?

She knew well that she had a pitiful expression on her face. It might seemed rude towards her superior but she couldnt help it. Because the order was really too far away from her expectations.

Raz: Is it the Centrior Imperial Magic Academy, where only the nobles that have passed the exam could enter?

Just to be sure, she mobilized all the knowledge that she had to verify if the academy mentioned is the one that she knew.

Welrian: Thats the one. However, only the nobles was a misstatement. As long as you pass the exam, even a commoner can enter the school. And if you have excellent result, the tuition fees will be exempted. However, passing the exam requires a certain level of academic ability and education. Common household normally couldnt afford to educate their children so it would be difficult for a commoner to pass.

Isnt that the same as saying that commoners cant enter the school?

Raz swallowed the words that almost got out of her lips.

Welrian: Entering this school is a kind of status that will affect the future. 16 years old children will gather from all over the empire. His Majestys son will enter the school too.

His Majestys son, Prince Ruben. The son of Gaius Regend Ank Roseberry, who reign at the top of Shian Empire. He was very famous and rumors that he was good-looking and a master of martial arts were spread all over the country.

Is my mission to guard the prince? Raz carefully verify the content of her mission.

Welrian: There is that, but what I want you to do is a little different. There was a prophecy made by the Great Grandmother that a baby born in the Year of Seira 16 years ago would be blessed with divine oracle. This caused a baby boom, even the other aristocrats also had babies. Those children are now grown up and about to enter the academy. They are the so-called promising young talents. It is no exaggeration to say that the construction of their harmonious relationships will determine the future of the empire. So, I want you to watch over them as a fellow student.

Raz: How is it different from a bodyguard?

Welrian: Those kids are excellent too; they can protect themselves. It wouldnt be good for them if the adults pestered too much. I want you to discretely and casually support those young kids breaking through their shells. Dont worry. Simply put, you just had to go to school normally.

Raz was a bit surprised by the last sentence. In other words, she could experience a school life together with other youth her age. Her face shown a trace of anxiety as she wondered whether there could be such a good opportunity.

Welrian continued, Well, its also a stepping stone in case something goes wrong. But you dont have to worry about it. Unless something goes wrong, you dont have to reveal your identity or make a move. Previously, didnt you take an aptitude test? Actually, that was this years entrance exam question for Centrior. The principal of the academy is the Emperors younger brother. He contacted me after seeing your result and said that he would be pleased if you could join the academy.

The Emperors younger brother, Harlens Roy Blayne.

She was surprised that such an important figure wanted her, but she was also surprised that the test she took before the expedition was an entrance examination papers.

So, can I really go to school normally? No, the question is, is it okay to go?

The answer was no. Raz dropped her gaze and spoke, With all due respect, I was born an orphan. I even hurt people before even though it was out of duty as a soldier. I dont have the status of being in the same space as the prince and other nobles.

Based on the memories of her previous life, she knew very well that there were things she had thrown away to stay alive. Different worlds have different ethics, but regardless what world it was, killing others was not a good thing.

Hearing those words, Welrians sexy lips drew an arc.

Welrian: Its okay because your identity as a soldier wont be disclosed. Even His Majesty himself recommends you. There is no other person who is more suitable to mix among the students other than you, Lieutenant Colonel.

Raz replied humbly, Thank you for your very generous compliments. But she argued in her heart that what she wanted to say wasnt that. She understood it well because she had memories of her previous life. She was aware that she wasnt normal.

But with His Majestys words, she had no choice but to accept this mission. As His Excellency said, if she didnt tell anyone that she was a soldier, the students wouldnt know anything.

Raz stopped thinking for reasons on how to refuse this mission anymore. Because to her, this should be a happy mission.

Calm down and think about it.

She did not have to fight the enemys army, nor hunt the monsters at the front line.

She could eat warm and delicious meals every day.

She could sleep in bed without worrying about enemy attacks.

She also could take a bath every day.

How was it? Werent it all good things?

Once she thought about it, she cheered up. Then this chance shouldnt be missed.

Welrian: This is not a flattery. Your capability could put adults to shame. Your dissertation at the military university was not something that a normal 10 years old could write. Not only studying, you are also good with fighting. The battalion you lead has the highest achievement at monster hunting and has the least damage. In addition, it is no exaggeration to say that you were the top contributor in preventing the previous invasion of the enemy empire.

Actually, she had attended a military school and graduated from college. But that didnt count. The military school were full of adult men, there was absolutely no element of youth there. How could she acknowledge that as a school life?

She wanted to wear cute uniforms and enjoy her youth. Not wearing military uniforms like this. Plus, the members of her battalion were hot blooded and always said something like, Leader, do you want to kill it? Those people were good soldiers and comrades, but honestly, they couldnt be called friends.

Centrior. I feel like I do want to go

Unintentionally, she raised her head and looked straight ahead. Welrian noticed it and passed her some documents with the details, saying As a spy, youve been to many places around the continent and know the world well. Harlens also said that it would be a good stimulus for those young talents. Although its called a long-term solo mission, you can forget about the military and be as you like. So, will you do it?

Raz: For the future of my beloved homeland, I, Raz Orphan will complete this mission.

Welrian: Good. Make sure to enjoy the school life.

Raz: Yes, sir.

And so, it was decided that Raz would enroll into Centrior Imperial Magic Academy. At this time, Raz didnt realize that Welrian was looking at her with a gentle look instead of his usual fake smile.