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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Simzy
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Four months had already passed since enlistment.
The close combat instructor was full of praise for Alisa, whose skills had noticeably improved in the past month. Her overall stats had increased by nearly 20%, a remarkable improvement reflected in the data.
She, too, hadn’t expected such a significant improvement in just a month. …She couldn’t deny that it was due to the special training with that damn bastard.
Although Karl was a vulgar, lewd bastard who spouted obscene remarks every time he opened his mouth, his skills were truly exceptional. It was amazing how he could pinpoint her weaknesses and help her improve.
If only I had his talent….
But there was no point dwelling on what she lacked. She had to be content with what she had and do her best.
In any case, Alisa and Karl’s secret training had continued for over a month and a half. Although her overall combat skills had improved, she still hadn’t landed a proper blow on him. She was always brutally beaten until her head exploded.
However, having died so many times, she had become indifferent to being toyed with and killed. Even when he spewed vulgar insults, she brushed it off, thinking, That’s just how he is. …This was why habits were scary.
Graduation was now just a month away.
With regular training almost complete, the cadets had to seriously consider their specialization. Personnel from various units began visiting the training camp to promote their respective units.
However, given the infamous reputation of Hel-Lugal Training Camp, the visiting personnel seemed somewhat lacking in enthusiasm. They weren’t exactly eager to recruit these delinquents.
Of course, Alisa was indifferent to their pitches. Her goal was knighthood.
However, a knight had never visited this backwater prison planet’s training camp for recruitment. So, she hadn’t even entertained the possibility. It would be laughable for a knight to come to a place like this for recruitment.
Then, one day,
During evening free time, the gossip, Eri, burst into the barracks shouting,
“Breaking news—!”
The cadets, who had been lounging around, turned their attention to her. Except for Alisa, their squad leader, who was meditating.
“Holy shit, this is huge. You’ll piss yourselves when you hear this. Especially you, Squad Leader—!”
At the mention of “Squad Leader,” Alisa quietly opened her eyes.
Everyone urged her to spill the beans, their faces full of curiosity. Eri grinned and sat next to Alisa.
“Don’t piss yourself from shock, Squad Leader.”
“…What is it?”
“It’s huge news.”
The buzz-cut female cadet snorted.
“The way she’s acting, it can’t be anything important.”
“Heeheehee, you think so?”
“Come on, stop stalling and tell us.”
Eri’s playful grin vanished, replaced by a serious expression.
“Do you know who’s coming to the training camp for recruitment next week?”
“Who? Who would come to this shithole?”
“Probably some newbie from a well-known unit. You know, the kind they send on the rounds. It’s obvious.”
Alisa wasn’t expecting anything special either. Just as her squadmates said, it was probably something predictable.
“Bitches, I’ll kill myself if you’re not surprised.”
“Yeah, we’re not surprised. Go kill yourself.”
“Just tell us already.”
The buzz-cut girl flipped her off and chuckled. The insult about being parentless, originating from Earth, had become a universal trend.
After enduring the insults, Eri paused dramatically before shouting,
“The Knights are coming—!”
“Knights—!“
But Alisa wasn’t particularly surprised. She saw knights often enough, and it was unlikely to be a prestigious order coming here.
“Just die already. What a lame attempt at a surprise.”
The other cadets were also unimpressed. The arrival of knights was certainly unusual, but it wasn’t worth this much fuss. Knights and they were worlds apart. Only Alisa would be remotely interested.
“Hold on, I’m not finished. …Heehee, do you know which Knights?”
“Just tell us and get it over with. It’s obvious.”
“Damn, just wait till you hear this.”
Eri stood up abruptly and pointed at her squadmates with a confident expression.
“The Solar Knights are coming—!”
…Alisa almost pissed herself.
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At first, everyone thought it was a rumor. It was absurd that such esteemed figures would visit this dump of a training camp. …But surprisingly, the rumor of the Solar Knights’ visit was true.
The Commandant, as if to confirm it, had been throwing a fit for days, demanding the training camp be spick and span. Because of that, the cadets had been slaving away at cleaning since morning. The instructors and assistants were also busy fixing up the dilapidated facilities.
The empire’s most elite knight order, serving directly under the Emperor.
That alone explained the Commandant’s behavior. The Solar Knights, renowned for their immense power, were superiors so far above the Commandant that it was hard for him to even fathom. How could he dare treat such esteemed guests with anything less than utmost respect—!
The Commandant spared no effort in polishing the training camp. Not only the Commandant, but the entire planetary headquarters was in an uproar. It was only natural, considering the visitors outranked even the Head of Headquarters.
After confirming the rumor about the Solar Knights’ visit, Alisa’s mind was filled with excitement.
“Ah—.“
For her, a knight enthusiast, the Solar Knights were nothing short of divine idols. She had never dared to imagine she would experience such an honor, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, here—! Because of this, she considered choosing this training camp the greatest stroke of luck in her life.
If only I could speak with them, just once…!
Alisa would have given anything for that chance. So, for the first time since arriving at the training camp, she contacted her father, asking if he could pull some strings.
There’s nothing I can do, Alisa. It’s beyond my reach.
He was just a special forces sergeant in the Hel-Lugal transport unit; he didn’t have that kind of influence. Even the Head of the planetary headquarters might struggle with such a request.
Alisa quickly accepted this as a matter of course. While it felt disrespectful to think of her father as insignificant, asking him for such a favor was beyond disrespectful; it was presumptuous.
Even if she could only observe from afar, she was happy. So happy, in fact, that she wore a constant smile.
She was so happy that even Karl’s lewd comments in the simulation didn’t bother her.
“That happy, huh?”
“Of course, I’m happy. It would be strange if I weren’t—! The Solar Knights are practically gods to aspiring knights. How could I not be excited to meet them?”
“Really?”
Karl scoffed.
“They don’t seem like anything special.”
“Of course, you wouldn’t know. You’ve never met them. …You’d probably piss yourself just seeing their faces.”
Karl chuckled mischievously, then his eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had a brilliant idea.
“Can I get you a private meeting with them?”
“Ha, what nonsense….”
“If I do, will you give me a nice dick-sucking? Hmm? Khh.”
“Ha—.“
Alisa scoffed, finding him pathetic. Using the Solar Knights in such a vulgar way felt like sacrilege.
“Don’t insult them. Consider this a warning.”
Her chilling glare made him back down.
“Alright, alright. Touchy, aren’t we? Heh.”
His laughter grated on her nerves. It felt as though the knights she revered were being mocked by this bastard.
“Just get on with it.”
“Our pretty girl is rock hard with excitement over the knights’ visit, huh?”
“Don’t you dare insult them, you bastard—!!”
Alisa, a devout admirer of the Solar Knights, lunged at him to defend their honor. She swung her sword with even more fervor than usual. But no matter how hard she tried, her vibroblade couldn’t even touch the hem of Karl’s suit.
“You think you can protect them with that? Try harder. …Or I’ll seduce one of their female knights and have my way with her.”
“Shut uuuuuuuuuup—!!!”
The mere thought was horrifying. A female Solar Knight writhing beneath this bastard—!
Alisa was disgusted with herself for even imagining such a thing. The Solar Knights were an elite order; how could they be tainted by this disgusting bastard—!
Still, she couldn’t control her rage. She wanted to kill him for insulting them.
“Uwaaaaaaaaagh—!!”
Of course, it was she who ended up dead.
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