Seventeen-year-old second lieutenant of the Navy Headquarters!
What concept
Everyone knew that Charlotte Coles would become a senior naval officer in the future.
Therefore, a newspaper in the East China Sea immediately sent reporters after learning the news.
At the entrance of the naval base.
A middle-aged reporter, not dressed very well, was negotiating with the navy guards.
"What's wrong?"
Suddenly, a clear questioning voice was heard.
The reporter turned and looked.
I saw a young man in a navy coat walking towards me. He had black hair, blue eyes, and handsome features. He looked particularly handsome in a clean and tidy navy uniform.
"Lieutenant Coles."
The navy soldiers on guard immediately saluted.
Although Coles had only been in the Navy for three months, the Navy was based on rank. Marines were required to salute and greet superiors who were higher than them, as this was basic courtesy.
Coles nodded slightly in response.
Then he looked at the middle-aged reporter next to him who was dressed in rather ordinary clothes.
When the reporter heard the navy's greeting, a look of joy appeared on his face and he immediately introduced himself.
"Hello, you must be the second lieutenant of the Navy Headquarters who was just promoted in Rogge Town. I am a reporter for the East China Sea Newspaper. I came here to take a few photos of you so that I can publish them in the newspaper. Is that okay?"
reporter
"Do you have any identification?"
Coles was alert and began to examine the man in front of him.
The middle-aged man nodded quickly and took out a document from his arms: "Yes, this is my work permit."
Coles finished checking the document.
It is confirmed to be a newspaper work ID, and the recorded information is also the same as the person in front of him.
No problem.
"Mr. Lieutenant, can you let me take photos for the newspaper?" the reporter asked expectantly.
Coles returned the ID to the middle-aged man in front of him and said calmly, "Sorry, I don't want my photo to be published in the newspaper for the time being."
Although being featured in newspapers may be seen as a display of fame by others, it is likely to cause trouble for Coles.
Because he has a family he cares about, his fame will increase after being featured in the newspaper, and more information about him will be exposed to the public.
Zephyr, a former admiral in the navy, defeated countless pirates. He was also known as the "non-killing" admiral because he never killed any enemy.
But even such a navy hero was retaliated by the pirates who held a grudge, and his family was killed by the pirates...
After this incident, although the Navy strengthened protection for the families of sailors, Coles was still not reassured.
So for the safety of his father Ronald and sister Vilshia, Coles did not intend to have his image appear in the newspapers so soon.
"But… "
The middle-aged reporter wanted to say something, but Coles had already walked into the naval base.
The middle-aged reporter wanted to catch up, but was stopped by the navy on duty and had no choice but to stop.
When he thought of the editor-in-chief's yelling at him, a look of dejection appeared on his face.
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Inside the naval base.
Coles came to the office that originally belonged to Major Kahn. After the major was transferred, this is now his office.
Placing the white navy coat on his back on the chair, Coles stretched his muscles a little and began to exercise in the vacant area on the side.
There is still half an hour before the official work starts, so I can do some exercise first.
After he finished half an hour of physical training, there was a knock on the door outside.
"Coles... Lieutenant, fifty marines have been assembled and are ready to patrol the streets."
Dashiqi's voice was heard outside. From the sound of it, she was obviously still not used to having Coles as her superior.
Coles stood up.
He put on his navy coat and an officer's standard sword.
After all, the demon sword Red Moon can bring powerful bewitching and controlling power to people. In order to prevent himself from being affected, Coles has put it into the shadows.
This can actually be considered a kind of fruit ability development, similar to storage.
However, the shadow can only store dead objects and cannot store things with life force.
When the door was opened, Dashiki, wearing a white military uniform, stood outside. At the age of seventeen, she looked very young and there was nothing special about her.
"Let's go."
Coles took Tashigi into the square below, where the navy soldiers were already standing in four rows.
These fifty naval soldiers were actually recruits of the same period as Coles.
If he were a veteran, he would probably feel dissatisfied with Coles, an officer who became a second lieutenant in the Navy Headquarters at such a young age.
Smoker could have included the navy soldiers who had contact with Coles during the same period into the patrol team, thus skipping this step of understanding.
Furthermore, these people are navy recruits who have just passed the recruit period. It is not appropriate to arrange them to dangerous positions immediately. Instead, ordinary patrol positions are very suitable.
"Set off."
Coles didn't say anything else and led the navy out of the naval base.
However, before Coles could go far.
Outside the naval base, the middle-aged reporter from before came over again.
"Lieutenant Coles, I really just want to publish an issue of the newspaper for you..."
"I refuse!"
Coles responded coldly.
Faced with such a strong rejection attitude, most people might have given up long ago, but the middle-aged reporter had to persist.
“Just take one picture, just one picture.”
Coles turned back coldly: "I don't want to say no for the third time."
The middle-aged reporter suddenly felt his whole body trembling, as if he had fallen into a huge darkness.
The navy soldiers continued to move forward.
“Plop!”
At the back, the middle-aged reporter suddenly knelt down, his face full of misery, his head hitting the ground, and his voice was filled with great pleading.
"Please, help me."
"Our performance in the newspaper has always been poor, and because of family reasons, my performance and work status have declined drastically recently. I have been warned and punished many times by the editor-in-chief."
"This time, the task regarding your newspaper is the latest assignment given to me by the editor-in-chief. If I fail to complete it, I will definitely be fired from the newspaper!"
"If I lose my job as a reporter, my financial situation will be very difficult, and my wife and son will worry about money, so please help me!"
The patrolling marines stopped.
Dashiqi couldn't help but turn her head to look. The fact that a middle-aged man could kneel down and beg with such words was enough to show how bad his situation was now.
"I'm sorry, I can't help you."
There was not much change in Coles' expression as he continued to lead the naval soldiers forward.
The middle-aged reporter watched the naval soldiers disappear in front of him, and his expression gradually became gloomy.
While patrolling the third street.
Dashigi, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stopped and asked.
This time, she didn't address him with reverence.
"Why? Why are you unwilling to help that middle-aged reporter when he is at his wit's end? Isn't our navy supposed to help those in need?"
Hearing this.
Coles also stopped.
He turned his head and looked at Tashigi who was standing still. It seemed that he was explaining it to Tashigi alone, but also as if he was explaining it to everyone.
"You are right, the reporter's situation is indeed very bad. If he fails to complete the task assigned to him by the editor-in-chief, he will most likely be fired.
I feel very sorry.
But I also have a family, and I need to avoid the risks my family faces.
I believe that most of the marines present here also have families. I don't really know why you joined the Navy.
Maybe it's for justice, maybe it's because I hate pirates, or maybe it's just for a little more pay...
And the reason I joined the Navy was because I wanted to be able to protect my family.
I am really sorry for the newspaper advertisement that may have an impact and risk on my family...
I can only give you a cold rejection!"
In response to Coles' words, almost all the navy officers present were deeply shocked.
Only then did they remember.
They all have families too.
Care, love, happiness... these are the emotions that we will unconsciously show when facing our family members!
There aren't many people who don't care about their family.
We ask ourselves.
If the safety of one's family cannot be guaranteed, then is there any value in being a navy
The naval soldiers present could not give a correct answer, but what they could make clear was that protecting their families was also their inner wish.
"Okay, continue patrolling."
Coles said nothing, turned around and continued to perform his current duties.
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