Chapter 233: Above the Cloud 8
Chapter 233: Above the Cloud 8
Chapter 233: Above the Cloud 8
One of the military men who stopped Naomis car earlier approached Louis and asked, Sergeant. Will it be okay to let her pass? We have yet to confirm whether or not shes really Akasa Naomi.
Its fine, Louis said. His gaze still followed the car that entered the Military Base slowly. She appeared more mature, but I know that shes not lying. That girl is Akasa Naomi, our new superior. When she stared at me, I immediately knew that she was the real deal.
How so? The other man asked.
Its just She used her ability to keep me in place without even lifting her finger. Do you think a normal Esper can do that? Louis asked his subordinates as he stared dagger at them.
N-no. If she can do that to Sergeant, who is a B-Rank Esper, then shes surely the real deal. The subordinate replied, seemingly nervous because he accidentally stopped Naomi from doing her business.
Fortunately, they werent harmed as Naomi was more reasonable than they thought and brushed the matter aside.
However, if shes indeed the real deal, why did she visit our first Military Base all of a sudden? The other subordinate asked.
I dont know. Maybe shes here for Major Tetsuma? His friend guessed.
Its possible! Exclaimed the man.
Alright. Go back to your position. We cant slack off. Louis clapped his hands, ordering his subordinates.
They saluted and answered. Sir, yes, sir! Then they went back to their post.
Louis looked at the Military Base entrance that slowly closed and muttered, I hope there is no more trouble.
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Naomi, who entered the Military Base in her car, was lost.
Where am I? Should I just ask them? Naomi looked out of her window at the soldiers who saluted in her direction.
As soon as she entered the Military Base, she followed the only road available until she hit a crossroad. The Military Base was big, and the side of the road of the first 200 meters after the entrance was filled with barracks.
The soldiers who rested in the barracks were looking at Naomi, confused as to why a luxury car had entered the Military Base.
However, they didnt think much of it and immediately knew that the car must have belonged to someone in a high position. So they saluted at the car as it passed them, unaware that Naomi was hoping they would approach her and ask her where she was going to go.
She had driven inside the base for a few minutes, circling the base's first area three times.
The soldiers started to think that anything was off. They looked at each other in wonder before a young soldier with brown hair finally asked his colleague.
Perhaps, she is lost?
Naomi could hear his voice from inside the car because she had enhanced her hearing. She was hoping that some of the soldiers spoke, but not even once they did. Finally, after circling the same area three times, the first soldier spoke, and she stopped her car right in front of the barrack that soldier was in.
The soldier was afraid, and his expression paled. He looked at the soldiers around him, and they averted their gazes.
Am I fucked up? thought the young soldier.
Sweat began to drip from his back as he heard the car engine stop and the door open. The barrack of the young soldier was located on the left side of the road, right beside Naomis door.
The cars door then opened fully, and Naomi stepped out.
At first, the soldiers gaped while looking at her beauty, and then they noticed that she wore rather casual wear for someone important that could enter the First Military Base, the biggest base in Germany.
Her long hair swayed by the wind, and she grinned while looking at the soldier.
Finally, someone who is willing to talk. I thought that all military men never talked in their base. It seems I was wrong. Thought Naomi.
Naomi noticed the young soldier looked at her nervously as sweat dripped on his pale face. She didnt understand why the soldier looked rather nervous, but when she looked around, she noticed that the other men were averting their gaze from him.
At that moment, she arrived at a conclusion.
Ah, so hes bullied? Poor man. But, hes perfect to be my guide. No one will mind if I take him, right? I can save him from bullying too. Its indeed perfect.
After finding her target, Naomi walked closer to him. The other military men immediately stepped away from the young soldier, trying to be oblivious as they began to do anything to appear busy.
Naomi didnt mind them, though, as her target was the young soldier that was a head shorter than her. She stopped in front of him, put her hands on her hips, and asked.
Soldier, what is your name? She said with a commanding tone.
Y-Yes! My name is Eric! I am a Private, maam!
Being called maam sounded strange, but Naomi nodded at the young soldier and said.
Hmm. Good. Follow me, Private. Show me where my father, Major Tetsuma, is. You know, right?
Major Tetsuma? The soldier asked, his eyes widened. C-C-Could it be, Lieutenant-General Akasa Naomi?! He shouted, getting the attention of the other soldiers.
They looked at Naomi with various expressions. Surprise, expectation, happiness, and the most common of them all were respectful expressions.
The ones who stepped away earlier began swarming around Naomi, surprising her.
They saluted at them while standing behind the young soldier, Eric, and shouted at once.
Good afternoon, Lieutenant-General!
Naomi put on a serious expression and nodded. Umu. Good afternoon. Good job. She said.
With just those words, the expression of the soldiers brightened. They straightened their pose and answered.
Yes, maam!
Keep up the good work. She then turned to Eric. Then, Eric. Guide me to Major Tetsuma.
Y-yes, maam! He answered and turned to the left. Please follow me. He began to walk away, toward the direction opposite the entrance.
Naomi looked at Eric before turning to her car and then to the soldier.
I am expecting you to keep my car safe, Naomi said before following Eric, her guide.
You can count on us!