Chapter 177
The students earnestly listen to me speak .
To be precise, it’s not me speaking, but Myla .
「In an advantageous situation, soldiers should be deployed in a straight line toward the enemy as much as possible . In a disadvantageous situation, align diagonally and fend off the impact . 」
Myla uses various tools in her fervent speech addressed to the enlivened students .
「An assault by cavalry may seem powerful at first glance but even infantry can stop them if they don’t err in how they deal with the attack . On the other hand, if we were the cavalry charging in, we won’t suffer any decisive hits as long as the enemy hasn’t established control and order . 」
She’s serious and explains based on theory so she’s perfect as a teacher .
Looks like I picked the right person for the job .
「Everyone, make sure that you completely memorize these formations and their compatibilities . They are all formations of old and the enemy will certainly be knowledgeable about the standard practices too . However, don’t underestimate them – 80% of battles can be won with by-the-book tactics . Conversely, if there is even a slight deviation in the formula, defeat is but a foregone conclusion!」
I sit beside the passionate Myla and nod greatly .
I actually snuck some alcohol in with me in my pocket but I’m having a hard time finding a good opportunity to drink it .
「Then, later we will be heading outside to the parade grounds to physically try rearranging ourselves in these formations . If you guys can’t do them yourselves, it’ll be impossible to teach your soldiers . 」
Myla’s tone is harsher than usual .
I guess she’s trying to maintain the dignity she has as a soldier .
What a cutie .
The students are getting a more enriching lecture than usual and are barely keeping up .
Because of that, they didn’t realize that the only thing I said in this class was “Go ahead, Myla” .
With that, the morning lesson is finished and next is lunch followed by the training on the grounds .
「Fuuu…… I’m tired . 」
「Good job . You did well . 」
Myla wipes the sweat off her brow which accumulated despite it being midwinter, probably because she was talking continuously for close to two hours .
「I have to confirm the location to prepare for the afternoon lesson . Please excuse me as I leave for a brief moment . 」
「Oh come on, we should eat lunch together first, no?」
「No, I can’t show ineptitude from the start . I’ll be going . 」
Myla rushes off in a hurry .
As expected, she loves this kind of thing .
But now I don’t have anyone to eat with me .
I don’t have any acquaintances here, so I have no choice but to invite a random girl to eat with me .
Wandering around the school building, I find a girl dressed like a teacher who sighs as she walks .
She looks to be in her late 20’s, with average height and weight, brown hair, and a slightly lacking chest area .
Her looks don’t scream pretty but she has an old-fashioned cuteness to her .
Her thighs look healthy and plump so I’m sure it’ll feel good if I climb on top of her in the missionary position .
「Good day, what’s the matter?」
「Haa, I wonder…… eh! Margrave Hardlett! H-how rude of me!!」
The flustered woman bows to me, lowering herself even more than she already is .
「You didn’t do anything disrespectful at all . I should be the one to apologize for addressing you so suddenly . 」
I bring myself beside the woman who is still shrinking back in fear .
「I actually don’t have anyone to eat with, so would you like to join me if you don’t either?」
「Eh? That’s too great a privilege for me . Besides, I’m not that rich so I wouldn’t be able to accompany the Margrave to the shop he chooses…… and my clothes……」
The girl’s clothes are neat and tidy but insufficient for a place where nobles would usually meet .
「Hahaha, I’ll pay for the meal at least . Plus, places where you have to adhere to formalities isn’t my thing either . I’ll take you to a nice place where we can get a quick bite to eat . 」
I grab the hand of the still hesitant girl and bring her along with me to eat .
Her hand is white and her skin is smooth .
I’m sure her hand would feel amazing on my dick .
The place I took her is a place I often frequent in the capital, a place where their stir-fry meat and vegetables are tasty .
The store is open to commoners as well so it isn’t pretentious .
「It’s delicious, I love this kind of food!」
It looks like she’s happy .
「I always thought the Margrave was someone high above the clouds so I would have imagined you going to a fancier place . 」
「I didn’t have the greatest upbringing either . 」
I’m pretty sure there aren’t too many people who’s in a better place now but had a worse childhood than me .
「By the way, I would be grateful if you told me your name . 」
「Ah! How rude of me…… I’m Polte Brandt! My father is………… a domestic affairs official working for a Baron . I also wanted to help my father, which led to me to accept the position as teacher here . I have rank but I’m not a noble, so please refer to me as Polte . 」
「Polte…… what a nice name . Please address me as Aegir too . 」
「I couldn’t! If others heard me doing so, I’ll be buried in the ground . 」
The two of us smile – a nice atmosphere .
However, there isn’t much time until lunch break is over, and if I don’t get back Myla will be in trouble .
「You’re fine with Polte, right? How about you join me at night, when class is over . You might be able to resolve the problem you were sighing about earlier too . 」
「A-at night? 」
「Yes, there are stores which have delicious meat but aren’t open in the daytime . 」
Polte’s expression was dyed with wariness .
The groundless rumors of my indiscriminate eating of women have been spread around after all .
「I don’t mind if you want to invite other teachers as well . There are rumors about how slovenly I act with women anyways . 」
I say so mockingly .
Polte chuckles sheepishly, unsure whether I was joking or not .
「Alright . My clothes may look like this, but I’ll gladly accompany you for dinner too . 」
「Sure, we can’t drink alcohol during the day after all . 」
Our midday meal ends in a harmonious manner .
Now I just have to get back to school without Polte realizing my erect cock .
Myla’s zeal carried over to the afternoon lessons too .
「The important thing about forming battle ranks is not how pretty they look! It’s about speed and precision, unlike a ceremonial parade, so you don’t need to act in concert as long as you’re roughly together!」
「Always be aware of your surroundings . If the person beside you falls over, the person directly to the right will have to close up the gaps since the enemy will be breaking through those holes if you leave them vacant . 」
「They’re having a hard time . 」
If we were just training soldiers, it might have been enough to teach them how to line up, but we need to teach them the importance of formation to make them more knowledgeable as commanders .
Myla shouts desperately while beads of sweat runs down the side of her head .
「Alright, let’s take a short break, and then we’ll get into anti-cavalry formation next!」
The students collectively collapse on the spot .
The sweaty Myla returns to my side .
「Good work . 」
「Thanks, though I might have gotten too into it . 」
「Nah, I just think you’re really suited for this kind of thing . 」
「I enjoy teaching others . 」
She knew she couldn’t flirt with me in front of the students so she distanced herself a little from me .
「But I’m only able to teach them the military aspect . I can’t provide any assistance when it comes to domestic affairs . 」
That’s the problem .
In terms of military instruction, I can speak based on experience from past fights but domestic affairs was completely left in Adolph’s hands .
It’s bad enough that I don’t know anything, but I don’t even know what should be taught .
「Well, I’ll just think about it later . 」
「Because you’re irresponsible . 」
「Anyways…… I thought there would be more opposition than this . 」
There weren’t too many people born of high-class nobles amongst the commander prospects but a lot of them were the younger folk related to either knights who served Goldonia for generations or connected with smaller feudal lords . I was prepared for Myla, who was part of the enemy army that surrendered not too long ago, to receive harsher criticism .
「That’s because of Lord Hardlett . You’ve been sitting beside me with a scary expression on your face…… so nobody is courageous enough to take an impolite attitude against me as your assistant . 」
“There were students who disagreed though” – Myla adds .
My eyes might have narrowed because I was sleepy .
In any case, it would be found out immediately that I took a nap since all 20 of them were staring in this direction .
I don’t mind that happening, but being asked by the King makes things many times more annoying for me .
「It’s still better in the commander team . Many of those in the domestic affairs official team have parents with considerable status…… so it’ll be even more annoying . 」
How troubling .
Myla must have caught her breath as she stood up straight .
「Break’s over! Everyone, line up!」
Standing and making a scary expression is the most I can do here .
And then the long-awaited night came .
「Myla, thanks for all your hard work today . You can go home first and rest up . 」
「Yes, it really has been exhausting…… and what about Lord Hardlett?」
「I have some business to attend to at school . Sorry . 」
「No…… business…… well, that’s fine . 」
Myla turns around and gives me a few glances as she heads back to the mansion .
Maybe she sensed something .
「S-sorry for making you wait!」
Right when Myla disappeared out of sight, Polte rushes over in a brisk jog .
It certainly appears she’s not the fittest person .
「Waiting for a woman is also a man’s duty after all . Now, let’s get going . 」
I recall the lessons about manners towards women taught to me by Nonna as I escort Polte to the store .
The woman must not have thought I would be this courteous and is blushing while shrinking back in fear .
We head to a place where people of a higher class than those of the store we visited earlier in the day – wealthy commoners to lower class nobles and knights – gather .
「I heard the Margrave was a livelier person . 」
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