You Shouldn't Stare?
The perverted elf was wearing something that looked like rags or clothes, I couldn't tell.
Since he was from Heigens, it was fortunate, otherwise I would have swung my sword at him.
Daring to wear such attire in front of a reincarnated Confucian.
If I were to go "Ooh!" at this, oye... no, misunderstanding.
Anyway, just as I was about to answer the elf's question.
From the side of the elf, the gganf that I thought was a corpse suddenly pulled out a gun.
The gun muzzle is visible. It's pointing at me. What should I do? Must kill for sure.
So, I drew my pistol from my waist, aimed at the guy, and fired.
Originally, this perverted elf would have been hit by my bullet, and the gganf would have received my lead.
But....
"You. Sharp shooter?"
"Eh?"
"Right? Honestly, I saw everything."
"No..."
"Blocking bullets with bullets? Wah! Crazy! Amazing! I think I'm dreaming!"
As the perverted elf said, my bullet shattered the bullet he was aiming at in mid-air.
Otherwise, that woman couldn't have spoken in such a healthy state.
What the hell happened? I was doubting if what I shot was correct.
Ah, by the way, the gganf who was a corpse was crushed by the perverted elf's own club.
"Truly amazing. I've never seen this before. Human male! What's your name?"
"...Do I really need to do a name call?"
"I said yes! The Empire and elves. So, not those guys, but our Heigens are allies, right? It's okay to reveal your identity when meeting soldiers from the ally!"
It seemed like something right, but I sighed after staring at this perverted elf for a moment.
Where should I put my eyes? If you want to wear clothes, wear them, if not, take them off.
"Karl."
"Oh! Karl! Nice to meet you! I'm Eloise!"
"Eloise. Eloise. Hmm, hard name. Anyway, the perverted elf would be more comfortable."
"So, the answer is?"
"What."
"Sharp shooter, right? Right? Or, maybe. Did you participate in the Luzens War?"
"I did participate, but I'm not a sharp shooter. Just a regular soldier."
"Ahng! Don't say that! Tell me. Tell meee!!"
Shit. Why is this perverted elf acting like this. What coquetry that doesn't match.
I almost swung my sword at him.
Calm down. This isn't a gganf. Though a perverted elf without clothes.
"Huu."
I sat on a somewhat intact chair in the messy room.
Once I was sure the situation was all sorted, strength finally left my body.
It felt like the blood that had been running madly and the adrenaline that had heated my body had subsided.
If I go a little further in this state to the next station for investigation, it would end.
Tired. What the hell is this commotion on the weekend. Damn gganf guys.
I want to split open their heads to see what they were thinking to cause this mess.
"Really not a sharp shooter? No??"
In the meantime, this perverted elf, Eloise, keeps talking about sharp shooters.
What sharp shooter shoots ten times and hits only one or two? Huh?
I almost died because I stepped on the control officer during shooting practice?
Are you scattering the citizens' precious tax money into the air, you bastard?
"No. How many times do I have to say it."
"Eh. It seems right. Rightee―?"
"...Can you poke a hole in your ear so I can hear my words better? Your ears are big, but why can't you hear?"
I deliberately targeted the elves' 'ears' that they hate.
Any normal elf would explode in anger at this.
"Ah, this? It's true that elves hear better than humans. But it's not because their ears are big, they just have good hearing from the start."
But strangely, this perverted elf didn't react at all.
He has immunity to provocation too. This is scam.
"Anyway! Honestly!"
"Speak?"
"I can make you a half-elf!"
"...Are you crazy?"
Instead, he said such things and collapsed. In the world.
After terrorist gganf, now perverted elf. That's why I hate ears.
My inner Confucian spirit is screaming again... No. Done. Let's not talk.
"No interest."
"Ee? Why? Whyee? Human males die for elf females! Look at me! Breasts are this big! Eh? Body is this good! Isn't it the highest beauty for human males?!"
Highest beauty, yes. Breasts big, body good. Proportions perfect, face pretty.
But one problem. Women who walk around naked like that are actually unattractive.
And second problem. Actually, this is the most decisive...
"Eloise. How old are you?"
"Eh? Me? I'm turning 69! Why?"
"Many. Very many."
Failed! My cover range is plus or minus 3 years!
"Eh? Ah. Ahah! That's why? But considering elves' average lifespan is 200 years, I'm in my 20s now?! Super top 20s beauty for human standards, this is it!"
Add a few more to the perverted elf. First, narcissism.
*
When arriving at the next station, imperial soldiers were already swarming.
Those gganf bastards. What were they thinking to break through the frontline.
The train couldn't be pushed because speed limit was set.
When imperial soldiers entered, I put down my sword and raised both hands.
I'm ally, but if they see my state, even unnecessary movement could cause misunderstanding.
Showing that you're not an enemy is showing no will to fight.
If I do everything and get shot by mistake, nothing is more unjust.
"Ra, Lanshtak! Sergeant Karl Adelheit! Thank you for your hard work! Really grateful!"
"No. It's nothing. More importantly, take care of the passengers well, especially move the crew who lost their lives carefully. They resisted, so this is as far as it went."
Fortunately, no misunderstanding scene like in novels where hands are tied behind back and handcuffed.
Because already Megi major and passengers testified that I handled the gganf.
And being a Medal of Honor recipient helped a lot.
"Ah. Two suspects in the middle room are alive. Go quickly and take care. They're just barely alive, so no need to subdue."
"Understood!"
"Be careful when moving them. They might really die."
After kindly guiding them to where the bastards were unconscious, I glanced back.
I had done everything. Handled gganf, secured the train, left interrogation guys.
I had proven my identity without being asked and faithfully testified about the situation.
Ah, by the way, I didn't explain about Eloise.
She had already disappeared before the station arrived. Jumped off the train?
Expected to be a secret agent from Heigens. Can't reveal herself like this openly.
If exposed, diplomatic problems could arise somehow.
So she left on her own, and I didn't mention it.
'Anyway, it will be conveyed to the upper echelons through some route.'
The Empire's foreign ministry and Heigens side will probably coordinate opinions well.
That's not my concern.
The important thing now is how the train got like this.
Since the train still has 20 minutes to go, I can't walk, let alone wait.
Should I wait for the train or find a carriage? While thinking various things, suddenly several officers rushed in.
'Ah, why again.'
The rank badge visible in front. One star. Behind, the colonel's insignia.
After escaping the army, recently seen things are all military. Really crazy.
"Lanshtak! Is it Sergeant Karl Adelheit?"
"Yes. Correct. If you have something to ask me, I've already said everything. So..."
"We're not here for investigation. Just a moment, this way."
Not for investigation, but a human with star badge approached.
This means... That's it. A higher person is looking for me. I felt it.
And as expected, following them into one side of the station—
It is an honor to see you like this. Sergeant Karl Adelheit. Minister of War, Boss Asim speaking.
"..."
A middle-aged man visible through the magic communicator.
More importantly, is the self-introduction just now correct? But why is the name and surname like that.
Boss Asim. Does he know the boss?! The feeling is like saying that, is it my misunderstanding?
"First time meeting, Minister Asim."
First, I send my praise for your brave deeds. The Empire owes another debt.
"It was just something I could do."
Then the minister let out a short laugh "Heh heh". Why. Why laughing.
Let's get to the main point. Since you've already withdrawn from the military, I'll speak simply. First....
"I understand. Don't tell others as much as possible, and if you do, don't exaggerate or speculate. Only 3 years of military life. I should have that much sense."
...I'm glad you know that.
"However, seeing you speak like that, it seems it wasn't just a simple train hijacking. There must have been something bigger."
I already know everything. So honestly tell me. The minister let out a sigh.
The incident was directly involved, and it seems you already know, so it's fine. A moment ago, we received information from Heigens side at the Special Intelligence Agency. The ones who hijacked the train this time, the final goal was to go to the station near the academy and cause an explosion.
"Huh."
The final goal was to cause discord between the Empire and elves.
"...Damn gganf bastards."
Ah, mistake. I accidentally let out a word from inside.
But the minister also muttered "Yeah, damn gganf guys."
As expected from the War Minister. It's natural to hate gganf in the army. Hiding.
"Um, however. Minister Asim."
I'm listening.
"Don't ask me for more here and there. I've been discharged, now have nothing to do with the military, and now I'm just an ordinary academy returning student."
...Everything I told you was because you asked for more detailed information. I assure you there's nothing to worry about.
Yes yes. That's right. But, as always, when you solve one thing, other things keep happening....