Chapter 119 – #27 Captain Rahe, Your Superior’s Orders Are Absolute (2)
Month… Month….
“Ah, thanks for the arrangements, Apple.”
The base of the 7th division, the captain’s office.
As if making a seat with the inspector general, Apple quickly prepared refreshments and hot coffee.
Bowing politely at Rahe’s words, Apple quickly left the chief’s office.
“Coffee smells good. I don’t think it’s just a simple mixed coffee….”
“Apple would have brought it down. Apple’s coffee is really good. Many people are amazed every time they come.”
Apple, which has a barista license, prepares coffee beans in advance on the day customers come.
Today, uncharacteristically for Rahe, he seems to have forgotten the schedule that the chief inspector general will come, but I am very grateful that Apple skillfully prepared it in advance.
Two people sat on opposite sofas with a low table between them.
In front of the two of them, steaming coffee is placed, refreshments prepared by Apple, and a pretty-shaped glass bottle containing sugar cubes.
Rahe picked up his tongs, From the glass bottle Apple had prepared for him.Sugar cubeHe took out one and put it in his coffee.
“Chief Inspector General, would you like to add sugar?”
“No. I enjoy it like this … Does Captain Rahe usually eat with sugar? This is a bottle that looks expensive.”
“Yes. Sometimes I put it in, sometimes I don’t, but most of the time I do. This sugar was recommended by one of his subordinates some time ago. It is said to be an overseas brand, but I really like it because it has a unique flavor.”
“Do you drink a lot of coffee?”
“I’m sorry, but I don’t know the taste of coffee. Load… I only drink the coffee that the kid made me a while ago. It was he who recommended this sugar.”
“Indeed… It may not seem like a big deal, but having a subordinate who takes care of these little pleasures makes me happy. I think he is a good crew member.”
“Thank you. In fact, the members of the 7th division are all excellent kids.”
Slurp….
Rahe sipped the coffee with enough sugar cubes dissolved in it.
Well… Even today, it has a good fragrance and a special flavor that seems to spread in the mouth.
‘If you drink like this… Something makes me feel better… Every day, I feel energetic… Apple’s Coffee… Also great….’
From the hot coffee, a faint steam rises with its deep aroma.
For some reason, he forgot the situation and focused on the coffee for a while, but after taking a couple more sips, Rahe put down the coffee cup.
No, this is not the time… Time to focus on coffee….
“Mm, that’s really good, this coffee. Can I enjoy this coffee for a while?”
“…… Sure. No matter how delicious coffee is, the flavor fades when it cools.”
I felt somehow lucky.
While the Inspector General is drinking, Rahe can enjoy this coffee too.
… I’m not the kind of person who enjoys coffee that much, but somehow it’s strange that I want to keep drinking Apple’s coffee.
Is it because he is a barista license holder? Is there something special about brewing coffee?
It’s not for nothing to be called an expert, Rahe thinks with admiration.
Slurp…Well…
There is a quiet silence in the chief’s office.
It’s not an awkward silence. Just to focus on coffee, a light blank time to comfort the mind and body created during busy daily life.
During that time, the two sit facing each other while sipping coffee.
For Rahe, who is always busy, this time is invaluable.
‘…… Chief Inspector.’
Superintendent of Inspection. The main job is to supervise the actual situation of each department of the [Hero Association] According to its position.
[Hero Association] Is a large organization in its own way, but due to its nature, it has a short history and is still in the process of development.
As we suffer from a chronic shortage of personnel, there are parts where the administrative department is not sufficiently subdivided.
As a result, certain positions may be overloaded with excessive duties and responsibilities.
To the extent that the chief of the Inspection Office grasps the actual situation of all those departments of the [Hero Association], He imposes sanctions, or even commands them separately.
It can be seen as a person of power next to the commander-in-chief.
In other words, for her, who is nothing more than her simple captain, it is her superior to her that cannot be resisted.
‘This inspection… It’s probably because of the club’s work.’
Today, it seems that they are only having a face-to-face conversation with Captain Rahe, and are not going into a full-scale inspection.
It must be a pretty important task to inspect the unit, but that’s why Rahe wasn’t so nervous.
Of course, she usually handles things flawlessly, and is perfectly prepared to the extent that no matter when an audit is done, there is no problem.
That’s why even if it was a full-fledged thanks, it would have been as relaxed as this.
Flawless, perfect
There are many talented people in the [Hero Association], But among them, Rahe is a hero who is uniquely competent, sincere, fair, and flawless.
Sipping her coffee, Rahe glanced at the Inspector General straight ahead.
He just sips his coffee in silence, as if he really likes Apple’s coffee.
However, there are times when that gaze returns to oneself as if examining something.
‘…….’
‘… What… ?’
In that moment of silence, Rahe naturally looked at the man in front of her and suddenly had a questionable mind.
――By the way, the Chief Inspector must have been a woman… ?
…… No.
What are you thinking, me
There is no doubt that the person in front of me is the head of the inspection office.
She looked at the picture several times… Remember….
…….
… What….
I saw that picture… When was it….
…… Umm….
… But the head… Little… Feeling stupid….
…… The room is quiet… Is it like that… ?
“Rahe, Rahe. There is one thing I want to check.”
For some reason, Rahe, who had a blank head, suddenly heard the voice of No. 13.
He questions Captain Rahe.
――The superior’s orders are absolute?Called.
Is it a question or a confirmation?
The commander’s orders are… Absolute.
That’s natural. It’s common sense, and it’s accurate.
After Rahe nodded her head in affirmation, she followed up with a question.
――Then, no matter what command Rahe hears….
Words that follow. Why does he bother to ask it again? Like the question a while ago, it’s a matter of course.
So, naturally.
Without any hesitation, Rahe nodded as well this time.
* * *
“Then, Captain Rahe, let’s start talking soon.”
Moon, and
The sound of No. 13 putting down the coffee cup brought Rahe to his senses his.
It seems that the time of silence that was quiet was a bit long, and my head went blank without knowing it.
Answering yes, Rahe put down his coffee cup as well.
Rahe’s cup is more than half empty.
――Like that, the interrogation with gratitude begins.
The current circumstances of the 7th division, whether there were any incidents, and whether there is anything special to report.
In addition to that, I ask questions about how the 7th Division’s mission is currently being carried out, and how the members’ situation is.
As an inspector, there are, of course, questions to be asked. Regarding that, Rahe answers without hesitation.
As she is competent, she prepared all the data on topics that were expected to be questioned before Apple served coffee a little while ago.
While examining the well-organized reports one by one, No. 13 listened deeply to Rahe’s coherent explanation of his.
‘… No wonder… A little hair… Heavy feeling….’
‘I can’t do this… Let’s come to our senses.’
Although she was outwardly calm and competent as usual, Rahe,
In fact, somehow, I was desperate to hide my bad condition today.
Perhaps it was her fatigue that had accumulated without her realizing it, she felt that her head her was getting dull, so she drank all her leftover coffee to wake her up with caffeine.
… But somehow, her head seems to be getting heavier ….
“That’s right, Rahe. I enjoyed the succinct explanation. It’s easy to understand.”
“… Ah… Yes. Thank you.”
“Then, let’s move on to the next one.”
Number 13 asked about the handling of her secrets her with the next question.
How confidential information is kept and how it is kept.
And she followed that up by asking for some of the confidential material in real life.
‘…… ? Up to that… Did you check… ?’
It is the right thing to check for confidentiality.
But the question that keeps coming up is … It sounds like you want to leak what that secret is right in front of his eyes her right now.
…… Of course, if it was a secret that Rahe could read, the Chief Inspector General, who had a higher rank than the captain, could of course read it.
Why don’t you keep that confidential information… What I want you to show me is….
“Rahe.”
“『Commands of superiors are absolute』, It must have been?”
‘…… Ah.’
At No. 13’s words, in a solemn voice, Rahe’s thoughts of doubt were erased.
… It’s a useless thought now. If the Chief Inspector wants to see it, it’s only natural to show it.
Since it would take time to show the confidential real thing that No. 13 requires right now, the story was only explained verbally.
If I had known in advance, I would have prepared it.
Standing up, drawing letters and diagrams with a marker on a whiteboard in one corner of the captain’s room, explaining the contents of the confidential data… As before, it was a coherent explanation that was very easy to understand.
Even if a few more questions were added, Rahe answered and presented without hesitation.
A secret of considerable importance was boldly leaked to the 7th division and even to the [Hero Association] Side.
* * *
Question 13 follows. Rahe’s corresponding explanation follows.
How much time has passed like that
After about an hour of confidential explanation, the 13th issue cut off the conversation, saying, “This is the end for today.”
“… Slowly, the time has come.”
Number 13 muted softly.
I heard those mutterings, but the position of chief of the inspection office was originally a busy one. Rahe didn’t bother to ask what time it was.
No. 13 sat on the sofa and looked at Captain Rahe with a satisfied smile.
“Okay, thanks to you, it was a very informative time. Most of all, I liked that Captain Rahe’s explanation was easy to understand.”
“I’m glad you did. Next time, I will prepare more materials.”
“Okay. Let me tell you in advance… By the way.”
No. 13 wrote down Rahe’s explanation in elegant handwriting, closed the notebook he was recording, and looked closely at Rahe’s body his.
Rahe in the white uniform, the symbol of the captain, from top to bottom.
“Right… Captain Rahe. I ask you once again, isn’t 『The superior’s order is absolute』?”
“…… ? Yes. Yes, but…”
“Right. Then, from now on, I want you to follow my instructions without question.”
What the hell is going on?
However, since you have to obey the orders of your superior, Rahe did not have the right to refuse.
And No. 13, who had been watching for a while… Immediately, I gave an [Order] To Rahe.
“Then, Captain Rahe.”
“I’ll roll up my skirt right now—Show me your underwear.”
