Arad's unruly savior

Chapter 3974 The Great General's Strong Support

You despicable rich people, you flaunt it so casually.

She mentally complained a couple of times, then couldn't help but start rearranging the tableware in front of her according to her own preferences. Her severe obsessive-compulsive disorder was relieved, but not completely cured.

Aurora's father was a valiant officer who died during the Kallet invasion. Her mother, Serena, was a highly skilled and experienced medic who was now the director of a military hospital in Ghent and also held a high-ranking position in the military.

The Special Division of the Support Division is under the command of the Ghent Command. The Commander-in-Chief is appointed by the Commander-in-Chief and His Majesty the Emperor. In the entire Celestial Realm, the number of people who can be her superior can be counted on two hands.

Such a family is by no means ordinary; they can be considered upper class, able to rank among the top in society, and are in no way inferior to traditional nobles. In fact, they are even more dazzling in an era of declining nobility, but they are clearly not as impressive as the family of a great general.

The business guild founded by Miss Celia Krumin has a business scope that spans several worlds like a network, making it truly wealthy beyond measure. It has very close ties with royal families in various countries, and the general himself is adorned with many dazzling accolades.

“Then I won’t stand on ceremony. I’ll invite you to my house for dinner another day.” Aurora breathed a sigh of relief, raised her glass to clink with his, then brought the rim of the glass to her rosy lips and slowly drank the expensive red wine.

Her phone was still charging in the room, and she was wearing a nightgown when she came out to eat. If she were to actually give Ye Lin money back now, she really wouldn't be able to.

Because she doesn't usually drink much and her alcohol tolerance is quite low, after only two glasses of red wine, a faint blush of wine crept onto Aurora's beautiful face, making her extremely stunning under the lights. Coupled with the fact that she had experienced so much in this thrilling day, her body was feeling tired, the alcohol was making her brain drowsy, and her eyelids were starting to droop.

Having eaten what appeared to be a late-night snack, but was almost breakfast in terms of timing, the fullness in her stomach intensified her drowsiness, devouring her already dwindling mental energy. Aurora forced herself to stay awake until Ye Lin escorted her back to her room.

She had already requested leave from the military. As for the military's decision regarding the "Commander-in-Chief of Combat Operations" position, and whether she would ultimately be removed from her post, Aurora didn't want to think about it now; she'd let them do as they pleased.

She slumped into the soft bed, buried herself in it for half a minute without moving, then unplugged her phone, turned it on, and opened her social media app, scrolling through messages.

She didn't even want to look at the account she used for work, but in her personal account, Maisiell, Raphael, and the others were all asking her what she thought.

The general granted them a week's leave, and it seems they already knew, which is why they chose to inquire on the last day.

Ms. Selena also asked, and said that the General was really a very gentle and thoughtful child.

However, Aurora doesn't have the energy to reply to everyone right now. She just wants to see if she has missed any important messages and whether she needs to deal with them in time. If there is an emergency from the military, they will definitely call her, and her adjutant will also notify her.

If there's no notification, then everything's fine.

I opened the message from my good friend Raphael, and the chat window said:
"Do you know that Ye Lin has a nickname? It's called Sugarcane, which means that after you chew it, all that's left is the residue and the sweetness."

"Be careful of his sweet words and various tender actions. He may very well want to develop a relationship with you that goes beyond friendship. I don't need to tell you about his reputation; you must have heard a few things about it."

Aurora's lips curled up slightly as she typed rapidly: "Of course I've heard about the General's scandals and reputation, and you're talking about it so eloquently, you must be very experienced."

Traveling back in time to the past, the true history known only to her and Ye Lin, still seems incredible to her now.

Unexpectedly, it was around 5 a.m., and most people were still asleep, but Raphael replied to the message immediately. It's unclear whether she woke up early or stayed up all night.
"Men are all like this. They treat you well at first, but they turn into scum after they get you. Aurora, you must keep your eyes open. In my experience, Ye Lin is 99% likely just trying to sleep with you."

Girls' private conversations are sometimes just as intimate as boys', especially Raphael, who is known for his outspoken personality.

Aurora replied: "Experience from someone who's been there...?"

Raphael: "Yeah, I couldn't resist his advances and slept with him."

Aurora's lips twitched, and she perked up, pressing on, "So after he finished the sweet part, leaving only the crumbs, he dumped you?"

Raphael replied, "No, we're still in good shape, and we have sex several times a week for a sufficient amount of time."

After a short while, Raphael defended himself, "Because he gave me the Ancient Particle Cannon, and I love that thing so much."

"You need to be careful with your body; his ancient particle cannon is very powerful."

“Nothing happened between us, not even a kiss. We’re just normal superiors and subordinates now.” Aurora rolled her eyes slightly after replying to the message, knowing what Raphael was implying.

However, the weariness overwhelmed me, and I didn't want to pay attention to it anymore. I stuffed my phone next to my pillow, then snuggled into the warm blankets and quickly closed my eyes, falling into a deep sleep.

…………

The next day.

She slept from about 5:15 in the morning until about 2:00 in the afternoon. The ample sleep made her body exceptionally healthy and full of energy. She couldn't feel tired at all. Her skin in the mirror was fair and rosy, smooth and glowing.

Today is still a holiday, so there's no rush to report to the military. Aurora lay in bed for a while, playing on her phone and replying to the messages she hadn't had time to reply to yesterday, thanking everyone for their concern.

Gradually, Aurora raised an eyebrow. Her adjutant had sent her a document, a video, and then a lot more...

"Aurora, when did you meet the General? Do you know that he publicly supported you today?"

The document contained a disciplinary decision regarding her disobedience during a military exercise, issued by the military headquarters in the form of a formal notification, and signed by Commander Jaket of Ghent and his deputy.

The gist of the report is that the combat commander, Aurora, disobeyed orders and acted arbitrarily during the military exercise, judging the situation according to his own ideas. Moreover, this was not the first time such a situation had occurred, adding to his crimes, so he needed to be investigated and held accountable.

Meanwhile, the military obtained the hospital's psychological diagnosis report, confirming that Aurora had serious psychological problems that had persisted for a long time and had not been effectively cured. Therefore, after discussions among various parties in the military, it was decided to temporarily suspend her from her position as commander-in-chief of combat operations pending further investigation.

The position of combat commander will be filled by a suitable candidate, namely the former captain of the first medical team, who is currently a staff officer of the support division.

The next step is to have this document signed by Her Majesty Empress Elizabeth, and once she approves, it will officially take effect. Without any further explanation from her adjutant, Aurora herself understands its meaning: until her serious psychological problems are resolved, she can forget about returning to her position as Commander-in-Chief.

Moreover, psychological problems are different from physical injuries. Determining whether one has fully recovered requires not only a doctor's certificate but also demonstration in future life and work, which will be a complex and lengthy process.

So, to put it bluntly, this document means that she has been demoted. Temporary resignation is just a euphemism. She will most likely be reassigned to a quiet and uneventful position far from the core of the military. If nothing unexpected happens, she will stay there until retirement.

Aurora didn't feel any resentment or dissatisfaction about this. She knew that her problem was indeed serious and she would respect the military's decision.

It was normal for Commander-in-Chief Jack to sign it. He certainly appreciated her talent and ability, and was generous with his praise, considering her a pillar of the state. However, he was responsible for the entire military, the entire Seventh Empire, and the future of the Celestial Realm.

The new Support Division is attracting much attention and anticipation; it will be an important organizational structure, and no mistakes can be tolerated.

Aurora then flipped through the documents her adjutant had prepared for her. Her Majesty Elizé and Commander-in-Chief Jackt had commended individuals and teams that had performed exceptionally well in the military exercises, such as Little Fou and her War Goddess formation, Raphael and the Storm Rider formation, and the scientists who had constructed the second dimension. They were all given honorary awards, and some received promotions in rank... Material rewards were usually not made public.

The adjutant also mentioned that Haik of the Coast Guard had made a contribution by discovering a small outpost left by the Kallet organization, but because he had caused trouble while wearing Kallet uniforms, he only made a name for himself.

Aurora murmured to herself, "The second dimension, so this is the truth behind the fog that covers the sky. How come those top scientists are just like Giselle before, coming up with some inexplicable things every now and then?"

Then she opened the video sent by her adjutant, which explained why the general was supporting her. The location was at the military headquarters, and judging from the angle of the video, it should be a surveillance camera. The time was this morning.

The military appointment document, originally scheduled to be issued to Aurora tomorrow, has already been signed. It only needs to be approved by the royal family to officially take effect. In front of several top military leaders, the general calmly guaranteed with his own reputation that Aurora's psychological problems had been resolved.

At the same time, she strongly acknowledged the spirit of sacrifice she displayed in the military exercises, believing that this is what the Celestial Realm has always been most proud of. Whether it was the Mechanical Revolution or the Kallet War, people who are willing to sacrifice themselves for the future of more people may not be appropriate at times, but they should never be denied. The military is such a place.

The military system is not about everyday acts of heroism. In daily life, it is encouraged that if you are not capable of ensuring your own safety, you should avoid blindly acting heroically to prevent causing greater harm. In other words, we encourage the spirit but do not advocate blind acts.

Aurora's disobedience was one thing, but her intentions and the consequences of her actions contributed to the victory of a war.

The scene ends there. The general walks alone into the military headquarters, strongly acknowledging her contributions but believing the punishment is too harsh.

The adjutant was quite surprised. Before he stepped down, the general had been slacking off all day and rarely went to the military headquarters, trying to avoid suspicion. Now that he had stepped down, he was unusually publicly protecting someone. This was the first time such a thing had happened.

Then the adjutant informed him that the general respected the military system, and since the document had already been signed, the normal procedures had to be followed. Aurora's review document was submitted to Her Majesty Elizabeth, and it would take effect and be made public once signed.

However, with the general's strong support, even if Aurora has to sit on the bench, it will only be for a short time.

"General, you're really a bit hard to understand," Aurora muttered to herself, then put down her phone and closed her eyes to ponder.

She was able to accept the military's decision to step down as combat commander, not because she couldn't be at peace with it, but the feeling of having powerful backers and someone protecting her still shone a light in her heart.

Around 4 p.m., Aurora returned to the support division base ahead of schedule.

The person in the mirror was dressed in the uniform of a combat commander. Their eyebrows and eyes were sharp, their eyes were deep blue-purple, their gaze was cold and firm, their nose was high and straight, their lips were delicate, and because they were not wearing lipstick, their lip color was cool. Their overall aura was very strong. Their hair was tied up, and the rest of their hair fell naturally. The golden orange color was like the radiance of the sun, giving people a beautiful and warm feeling.

The futuristic, form-fitting uniform accentuated her curvaceous figure; her hips were full and round, her thighs were wider than her shoulders, her legs were long and shapely, and she wore black stockings. Her bust size was quite exaggerated.

The adjutant chuckled and teased, "In the entire military, even in the Princess's Courtyard, you are the most vibrant and beautiful flower."

Aurora was also a graduate of the Royal Courtyard, but not in the same year as Raphael and the others. Most of the most elite female warriors came from the proud Royal Courtyard, and were the flowers of the courtyard.

In a sense, the power of the Royal Court can extend to any female-dominated field. The Storm Riders, the Goddess of War, the Co-op Soldier, the Bloodstained Rose, and so on all have the Royal Court's elite forces within them.

Of course, there are also people in the Co-op Division who are not from the Princess's Courtyard.

Jingle Bell……

Aurora glanced at the ringing phone, pursed her lips slightly, and reached out to pick up the receiver.

The adjutant frowned, not quite understanding. If the military's resolution was revoked, theoretically Aurora wouldn't be notified, and the matter would simply be considered closed.

The phone rang again from the military headquarters. Could it be that the General's strong support this morning had no effect, and that the military headquarters and Her Majesty Elizabeth had decided to remove him from his position as Commander-in-Chief of the Combat Readiness Force?

"Even if he steps down, it's only temporary," the adjutant guessed.

Aurora nodded, reached for the microphone, and said she would respect the outcome, whatever it may be.

If she steps down from her position, she can take the opportunity to recuperate and improve her condition.

On the contrary, she will still strive to maximize the power of the Co-op Division, for herself, for Iaso, and for everyone who has sacrificed themselves.

She picked up the microphone and held it to her ear; the voice of Commander-in-Chief Jackt came from the other end…

After a while, Aurora responded a few times, hung up the phone, and her beautiful eyebrows gradually furrowed.

"So, what did the Commander-in-Chief say?" the adjutant inquired.

"The Commander-in-Chief said that Her Majesty Alizee rejected the proposal to remove me from my post and that I would continue to serve as the Commander-in-Chief of the Operations."

The adjutant didn't speak; if that were all, Aurora wouldn't have needed to frown.

“But…” Aurora changed the subject, saying helplessly, “I have to submit a formal letter of self-criticism to reflect on my behavior.”