Hard Work Will Never Betray Me

"Would you like to join Special Division?"

Lieutenant General Jet Braveheart  told it lightly, like it's  not bid deal . His trademark cheerful smile is dazzling.

"...... Well..."

"I don't know if  you  will fit in , Besides, you have a good family background, a good heritage, and most importantly, you're young. You have the potential to grow fuster to  be a servant of the Empire, so it would be a  option to try while you're young."

I looked at my father.

"You are capable of anything. I was in the Imperial Army once, and I think it would be good experience for you. I guess it's good idea "

"I promise you will be treated well."

I feel like a professional baseball player who has been drafted. In a previous life, I was not a big fan of baseball ...... and sports in general, I didn't   used much time on it .

"Hm, can you give me a time?"

"Fine, but what are you going to do?

"I'll talk to Mom, Lily and Mei

"Teresa and ...... The Duke of Bernstein's daughter? I don't know who Mei is".

"She's the daughter of the Arendelle  blacksmith , Jet, the girl Eberhard's obsessed with.

"Hey, Dad! Don't say that!"

If he was dating her, he'd be crazy about her. It's not like he's cheating .

"I'm staying in town for a few days "

"Jet, why don't you stay at my place?　I have a guest room.

No, thanks, . I'm here on department mission . I'm not a guest, and I think it would be better for me to be outside and  gathering information.

"I see. Well, I'm very proud of this city. Please go ahead and do as you  like ."

"I will do so, . Well then, Eberhard, I expect a good response from you."

"Yes, sure."

With that, Jet left. Strictly speaking, he was going to look for a place to stay, so it might not be the same as "leaving", but I guess he didn't want to give me a pressure , because if he stayed  here , it would look like he was rushing me to  give answer, which would be bad thing ..

...... When I went to the office, Jet, who was supposed to have left once, came back and handed me a sheet of paper.

"This is the paper with the terms and conditions. Don't let anyone see that ."

"Got it ."

My nearly two meter  body rubbed against his, and I couldn't help but back away  as reply twice. I don't know what to say.

"I am leaving  this time then."

I'll leave you this time,"

Jet said, and this time he really meant it as he left.

I  need to talk to Teresa about it. She's usually optimistic, but she's a worrier when it comes to her kids.

"As a parent, that's probably the right thing to do."

"I don't think I need to worry. ....... You're stronger than I am. ......"

Father with a slightly distant look in his eyes is looking out the window.

As I watched him, I couldn't help but cry.

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"----, And so I was invited as a special  division , what do you think?"

I left the  office and found my mother in the salon and told her what had just happened.

"...... Well. First of all, as a parent, . I'm so proud of my child for being  invited to that prestigious division !"

"That's kind of embarrassing ........"

As usual, I'm very embarrassed by the compliments of the parent foolish maman whose expectations of me have gone through the ceiling.

"...... I'm a little worried, though."

"...... So?"

Yeah. Even though you're stronger than your father, you're only twelve. You should be able to play with your friends, enjoy tea, and learn to use  an instrument. If you can't do that and you have to go to the battlefield, I'm a bit worried."

Hmmm, I haven't told anyone that I'm an adult inside. Besides, even though I am a former Japanese, I have a very strong ego as Eberhardt now. It would be easier to understand if I say that it is as if the former Japanese me and  current me are merging and creating  a new personality.　I don't think I have changed into another personality, but my personality has changed over the years. ......

Anyway, I also have a very strong desire to take care of my new  friends and family. It's a little hard for me to worry about my family.

"But, you know."

"I can't go into details, but I want to protect everyone It, and I think joining the Special Magicians is the best option to do so."

"...... If you say so, Hal, then I guess  it's right thing "　, I'll do my best to support you!　You can do it, Hal. !

"...... Thanks, Mom!

I thought I was in the clouds, but Mom seemed to support my decision.

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"Hello, Lilly?　Are you free right now? I'd like to talk to you."

"I Will came soon ."

Tn . caught a  cold by the end of september , but now I am fine so . i will posting chapters again from now on