My Endless Life.

Chapter 10: Encounter on a Train
Let me explain again.

The technological development in this world is very strange.

Maybe because of the existence of magic, many civilian aspects are very backward, even giving people a feeling of being in the Middle Ages.

But the steam engine and firearms were developed.

Even now, steam locomotives have been developed in the world!
It’s just that steam trains were only promoted in some "developed countries" before, and Li Qi never knew that railway tracks were built in the Principality of Uno.

Until now.

“…Are all the trains out yet?”

Standing on the platform, Li Qi held the ticket in his hand. He looked up at the locomotive that was almost as long as two carriages, and exclaimed in amazement.

No matter whether it is the world before traveling through time, or the previous life or the previous previous life, the world Li Qi is in belongs to modern society.

Not to mention this kind of steam locomotive, I have rarely seen even a green-skinned train. When I go out, I either take a plane or a high-speed train.

It was like riding a steam train for the first time, giving Li Qi a feeling of traveling through time and space.

Not only Li Qi was surprised, there was also a large group of people gathered below the train platform.

They are all residents of this city. Since the steam locomotive started its trial run, they have come to watch this huge machine almost every day.

This is because the cameras in this world are bulky and huge and inconvenient to carry, otherwise they would definitely have someone taking photos here.

Oh, someone is already taking the photo.

A reporter from the city's newspaper was setting up a camera in the corner below and adjusting something on it.

Li Qi couldn't understand the cameras of that era. He took a look and then looked away, then walked towards the entrance of the carriage with his luggage.

After handing the ticket to the ticket inspector, Li Qi walked into the train under the envious or jealous gazes of the people below.

Perhaps in this era, riding the train was still a privilege reserved for upper-class aristocrats and famous politicians, so after Li Qi got on the train, he didn't see many people on it.

There aren't even any seat numbers on the bus, it seems like you can sit anywhere you want after getting on.

Li Qi got on the bus, took a look inside the car, and then randomly found a seat by the window.

then……

Li Qi was in a dilemma.

Because he was carrying a large suitcase, and the suitcase had to be placed on the luggage rack above.

That luggage rack...

Reacher couldn't reach it.

"..."

There was no way. He was only thirteen years old and less than 1.6 meters tall, not even as tall as a sergeant.

It was really difficult for him to reach such a high luggage rack.

So should I just throw my luggage here?
Anyway, it seemed that there weren't many people there, so it didn't seem to matter even if the suitcase took up a seat.

No... I'd better go find the train attendant, even though it feels a bit embarrassing to go find the train attendant...

Looking at the suitcase at his feet, Li Qi was in a dilemma.

Although he could use his own strength to throw the suitcase up directly, there were so many people in the car, and it seemed inappropriate for Li Qi to make too much noise.

While he was hesitating, a surprised voice came from behind him:

"Sergeant Richey? No, I should call you Warrant Officer Richey now."

"!" Hearing someone calling him, Li Qi quickly turned around and said, "Captain!"

Behind Li Qi stood a middle-aged man with a buzz cut and a square appearance.

He was none other than Wood Coffell, the captain of the 203rd Assault Battalion to which Richie belonged.

Wood took off his hat and looked at Li Qi with a smile. Seeing Li Qi salute him, he pressed his hand:
"Okay, I'm not the captain anymore, just call me by my name."

"Yes! Captain Wood... Sir!"

Li Qi subconsciously glanced at his military rank, and then realized that he had been promoted from lieutenant to captain, and immediately changed his words.

After the war, many people remained on the battlefield, but many people were promoted as well.

Leech rose from sergeant to warrant officer.

The old captain who had led him for a year was promoted from lieutenant to captain.

Judging from his condition, he should have been transferred to a safe rear area.

Wood came to Li Qi and saw the suitcase at Li Qi's feet, and immediately understood something.

"You must be worried about this, let me help you." "This... How can this be so embarrassing!"

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Helping subordinates is also a leader's job. Okay."

As Wood spoke, he had already picked up Li Qi's suitcase and placed it on the luggage rack above.

By the way, he also put his own luggage on the luggage rack, side by side with Li Qi's luggage.

Li Qi quickly expressed his gratitude.

Then the two sat opposite each other and began to talk.

"Captain... No, Captain Wood, have you also been transferred to the rear?"

As soon as he sat down, Li Qi asked about Wood's situation.

Wood smiled and said:
"I guess so. I heard that during the past few years when we were fighting on the front line, many new departments were established in the rear, and they were in urgent need of talents. I have now been transferred to a confidential department... Sorry, I can't tell you in detail."

"It's okay. I understand."

Li Qi responded with a smile, but he was thinking in his heart.

The captain in front of Li Qi, although his military rank was not high, was actually a knight with a title, the so-called title level.

After firearms came into people's view, title-level knights and magicians were no longer as important as before.

At the same time, because all countries are throwing the secret methods that were once regarded as treasures into major military academies as military teaching materials, the existence of title-level skills is no longer as rare as before.

Even Li Qi is now at most a warrant officer.

But the Wood in front of him was different.

In addition to being a title-level official, he is also said to be the illegitimate son of the Coffield family. With such a background, the department he will be transferred to next must hold a lot of real power...

As Li Qi was thinking about this, he heard Wood ask him:
"I heard that you are going to study at the Military Academy when you return this time?"

"Yes." Li Qi replied immediately: "Because I am a commoner and lack theoretical knowledge, the commander and other superiors let me go to the academy for further study."

"The military academy of the Principality of Uno... is it the Rolex Military Academy? I heard it was funded by the royal family. Going in to study there will be good for your future."

"I haven't really thought about it that much. I just want to learn more theoretical knowledge so that I can serve the country faster."

"Hehe, you are only thirteen years old this year, right?"

Wood looked at Li Qi with a smile:

"At this age, he has such a deep awareness... I'm afraid he is stronger than many adults."

Li Qi didn't say anything, just smiled shyly.

Wood was transferred to the confidentiality department of the Uno Principality headquarters. He might go far in the future, so it would be a good idea to leave a good impression in front of the other party now.

The two smiled at each other, and Wood suddenly said:
"By the way, a few days ago... the day before Farol launched the offensive, Sergeant Brett came to me to complain. I heard that... you beat up his team members? And you also chopped off their hands?"

“…I am just doing my job.”

"It's okay. I already understand what happened. You are indeed right. But when you get to the academy, you must control your temper. There are many nobles there."

The Principality of Uno is ultimately a feudal royal system, with the royal family as the main body and the parliament organized by the major nobles as the auxiliary.

Therefore, the nobles had great power.

Li Qi didn't see many nobles on the battlefield because these nobles were too disdainful to go to the battlefield.

But when we arrived in the royal capital, things were different.

"Please rest assured, Captain. I know my limits."

"If you knew your limits, I wouldn't have so many complaints from other squadrons and teams."

Wood laughed and joked, but he didn't insist. He quickly said:

"I'm not blaming you for anything, I just want to remind you to be careful about the severity of your actions in the future. The rules in the army are indeed useful in the army, but for nobles, these rules still depend on the person.

"And this time when I go back..."

Wood hesitated for a moment when he said this. He looked around, moved closer to Li Qi, and whispered:
"...According to my gossip...it's just gossip, the intelligence department you are going to join seems to be a little bit off when you return this time. If possible, try to transfer to another department and don't stay in the intelligence department."

Is there something wrong with the intelligence community?
No, is there someone who wants to deal with the intelligence department?
Li Qi analyzed this from Wood's words.

Based on Li Qi's understanding of Wood, this officer who cares about his subordinates would not say these things to Li Qi for no reason, so he must have heard some rumors.

Originally, Li Qi was thinking about working in the intelligence department while he was in school.

But now it seems... I need to think again about going to the intelligence department.

Otherwise, it would be hilarious if you really fall into the trap.

(End of this chapter)