She ordered the servants to prepare the best desserts and black tea, and Latis also changed into beautiful clothes.
Although they hadn't seen each other for a long time, as soon as she saw Yang Yu, Latis had an inexplicable feeling of familiarity towards Yang Yu, as if she had just seen him not long ago.
As for the other people around Yang Yu, Latis did not pay special attention to them. When she saw them, she felt that she seemed to have seen them somewhere, but also seemed not to have seen them. The impression was extremely vague.
After a polite greeting, Yang Yu started chatting with Latis.
They started with simple greetings, and soon, the two of them were chatting about each other's recent situation like friends who had not seen each other for a long time. Yang Yu also complained to Latis who left without saying goodbye on behalf of Tiko.
Seeing that the time was almost right, Yang Yu changed the subject and talked about the reason for this meeting.
The friendship between Yang Yu and Latis was not as deep as imagined. They had only met a few times, so it seemed a bit awkward to say that they were visiting friends.
Yang Yu didn't intend to beat around the bush.
Before explaining the purpose of his visit, he repeated to Latisse what he had fabricated before.
Putting down the teacup in her hand, Latisse was surprised by what Yang Yu said:
"Are you serious? Do you really want to help us drive the demihumans out of this country?"
Yang Yu was filled with indignation, his voice was sonorous and powerful:
"Of course we have to drive those orcs out of this country and let them suffer.
I have heard of the brutality of the orcs.
They must never be allowed to run wild in this country.
If we let them do whatever they want, rivers of blood will surely flow.”
This sentence seemed to match the code in Latisse's heart, making her originally melancholy look calm and full of indescribable joy:
“I’m glad we’re on the same page.”
Scratching his cheek, Yang Yu said a little embarrassedly:
“Let’s talk business.
Normally, I would have to start as a recruit.
But starting as a recruit could not satisfy my desire to serve my country as quickly as possible.
This time, I came to visit you specially.
In addition to chatting about family matters, I also want to see if you can fulfill the promise you made before."
Lattis smiled and said, “I’m surprised you still remember something so far away. It was almost two years ago.
At that time, I did tell you that if you wanted to join us, you were always welcome.
I still remember your reaction at that time.
Until now, I thought you would just laugh it off.”
Yang Yu frowned, his eyes dimmed:
"After all, I didn't know the situation of your country and the orcs before.
If you regret it, please tell me so I don't have to waste my breath on it."
Opening the folding fan she carried with her, covering her red lips, Latisse said, “Still the same as always, so outspoken.
At that time, what I said was not a joke.
After all, I am the third princess of the Rose Empire and I always keep my word.
It's just... the current situation is special, even I can't promote you to an important position casually.
”
"I understand. My requirements are not high. The starting point only needs to be a little higher than that of ordinary soldiers."
Latisse closed her folding fan and said, “This may satisfy your needs.
As long as you make satisfactory contributions in this war, we will give you the rewards you deserve.
Let you have the glory and rights that match your strength.
Our empire has always spoken with strength.
If you want to get promoted, you need to demonstrate your strength. If you are strong enough, it will be easier to convince others.
There happens to be a mobilization meeting for new soldiers in a few days, and I will ask you to attend.
That’s your best chance to show your strength.”
Yang Yu raised his hand with a hint of embarrassment and said, "If you mean the group of soldiers at the training ground, I have already finished fighting them. I just joined the army yesterday."
Latisse was silent for a moment, then showed an incredible expression, "Are you kidding? You must be kidding?"
Afterwards, Latisse left the table on the pretext of convenience and asked the servant to inquire about the matter.
The result was that Yang Yu indeed knocked down all the new recruits who were training on the training ground yesterday, and it looked very easy, without any effort at all.
After returning, Latisse coughed lightly and said awkwardly:
"Your strength is indeed far beyond that of ordinary people. I underestimated you before. Can I ask what your rating is?"
"If you mean the soldier's rating, it's S-rank."
Latisse became even more stunned, and she muttered to herself inadvertently: "S-level."
Yang Yu smiled and said, “After all, before coming here, we also worked as adventurers. Without any strength, there is no way to survive in the battles with various ferocious monsters.”
Hiding the embarrassment on her face, Latisse said, “That’s true.
If your rating is S, then the lowest you start at is General.
To go further, you need to accumulate military merits."
“I am so grateful to be here.
The rest depends on your own ability.
I'll have to trouble Her Royal Highness the Princess to take care of it."
While thanking her, Yang Yu took out a letter from the system and handed it to Latisse:
"I have finished my story. There is one more thing, Mr. Chirom. Please let me pass this letter to you."
After taking the letter and opening it, Latisse opened her eyes wide again.
The letter stated that if Yang Yu's military rank could be promoted to deputy general and he could be taken to visit other high-level officials and establish connections, Chirom would donate a large sum of assets to the Rose Empire as war funds.
This is a big deal.
Regardless of whether Yang Yu is so valued because of his blood relationship with Chirom, as long as he can get Chirom's strong support, there will be no worries about logistics.
The opportunity that the Rose royal family has been dreaming of is finally before them.
Lati did not dare to be negligent and asked Yang Yu if he knew the contents of the letter. Yang Yu said he had no idea and only told her how much he was taken care of by Chirom.
Latis asked Yang Yu to wait for a moment and immediately handed the letter to her father, Emperor Luo Hui.
The result is predictable. Yang Yu was summoned by Emperor Luo Ze.
The Emperor asked Yang Yu a series of questions such as "How do you think we can fight this war well?", "What should we do when the troops quarrel or have disagreements?", etc.
Yang Yu behaved gracefully and displayed elegant etiquette, and also expressed his views on Emperor Luo Ze's questions.
After a question and answer, the emperor of the Rose Empire asked Yang Yu to step down and asked for the opinions of the eldest prince and the second prince respectively.
After thinking for a long time, Emperor Luo Hui finally decided to agree to Qiluom's request and let Yang Yu start as a deputy general.
(End of this chapter)