NOVEL NEXT Chapter 25-1
Since the moment he was falsely accused and disgraced, Spooner’s life has been nothing short of a disaster.
The honor he had built up by rolling on the battlefield and losing one eye, arm, and leg had crumbled like a sandcastle.
As a result, dozens of medals became meaningless trinkets, and he didn’t receive a single penny in retirement pay and pension that he should deserve.
All that remained for Spooner was the stigma of being a criminal who had been disgraced and a broken body.
After that, Spooner’s life was like a living hell.
With a criminal record and a severe disability, he had nothing he could do.
No one would give Spooner a job or believe in him.
No matter how much he claimed his innocence and appealed to his unfairness, he was only accused of being a dirty criminal.
He was a lifelong war hero and a great instructor who dedicated his life to the country, but…
“In fact…”
Spooner choked up as he spoke.
“I tried to take my own life. But I couldn’t bring myself to do it because I was so unjustly accused. It’s embarrassing to say it myself, but I’ve devoted my whole life to my country. I did my duty as a soldier faithfully even though I couldn’t take care of my family and got divorced.”
“Ah…”
“No one believed me. The evidence and witnesses were so perfect… Even my old comrades turned their backs on me. But you, Your Majesty…”
A man I’ve never seen before.
The king of a remote rural village, or rather a rural kingdom, where I’ve never even been in my entire life.
Having gained trust and comfort from such a person, all his accumulated anxiety and worries burst out…
“I believe in Sergeant Spooner. And I also believe in your abilities as an instructor.”
“Your Majesty…”
“Please do not refuse my request and stay by my side to train my soldiers.”
“Can I really do that?”
“I want my soldiers to become stronger and good men like, Sergeant Spooner.”
Otto smiled.
“I hope they become stronger so they can survive on the battlefield and kill even one more enemy. And for that, Sergeant Spooner’s experience and teaching abilities are crucial.”
“I’ll do it.”
Spooner accepted Otto’s proposal.
“If you need the abilities of a retired soldier with this worthless body, I will be loyal.”
“Thank you very much.”
“Loyalty!”
Spooner saluted Otto.
“I, Sergeant Spooner. From today on, will be loyal to His Majesty the King!”
Then, an alert window appeared.
[Notification: You have successfully recruited Sergeant Spooner!]
By recruiting legendary instructor Sergeant Spooner, Otto was able to dramatically improve the quality of military training for his soldiers.
Spooner’s “Elite Training” was an S-rank skill that increased soldiers’ stats by more than 20 percent.
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‘Who will it be this time?’
After successfully recruiting the legendary instructor Spooner, Otto followed the last arrow.
With the addition of S-rank hero Spooner, following the SSS-rank hero Wazir, Otto was secretly looking forward to the next hero.
‘I feel like today is a really lucky day…who will be the final hero?’
Finally, he arrived at the end of the last arrow.
There, he saw…
“Ehh?!”
Otto recognized the third hero and was so shocked that he unconsciously took a step back.
[Olive de Barbarian]
A legendary maid who worked in the Arad Empire.
Born into a northern barbarian tribe, she became the head maid commanding the palace’s maids. However, she was chased out of the palace after punching the emperor.
As a middle-aged woman with a muscular body weighing 100 kilograms and standing 181 centimeters tall, she is also a skilled fighter.
Classification: Hero
Species: Human
Age: 49
Affiliation: None
Rank: S
Skills: Human Enhancement (Training) / Healing (Physical)
As an S-rank hero, Olive’s abilities were tremendous.
Intelligence 10 / Strength 89 / Politics 10
Command 80 / Charm 30 / Dignity 99
Infamy 84 / Honor 40 / Internal Affairs 70
Health 99 / Trust 75 / Skill 80
Luck 50 / Healing 85 / Administration 10
Although she was a non-combat class as a maid, Olive boasted an enormous strength stat of 89.
F-f**king hell no!!!’
Otto fled without hiring Olive.
He knew too well that if he kept Olive by his side, he would suffer from her constant nagging and violent outbursts.
But… Suddenly, Olive grabbed Otto by the back.
“You… are you a king of this small country?”
“W-well, yes…”
“I came after seeing the job posting.”
“Oh…?”
“That you’re hiring for a new maid from mercenary guild.”
“Ah… I-I’m not sure about that…”
“From today, I’ll be working here.”
“Yes?!”
“You’re not going to refuse to hire me, are you?”
Olive glared at Otto.
Shiver!
Her expression was so terrifying that Otto couldn’t help but feel scared.
“I need this job, king of a small country.”
“Haha… B-but we already–…”
“If you don’t want me, just say so. I won’t force you.”
Although she said that, Olive’s hand size of pot suddenly turned into a rock-like fist.
‘R-Refuse and you’ll die!’
Otto instinctively realized that this was not a matter of choice, but a matter of survival…
“Well then, I hire you. Haha…”
“Good.”
Olive put her fist down and grinned like a demon.
“Then, from today, I will work as your maid.”
Then, an alert window appeared before Otto’s eyes.
[Notification: You have successfully hired Olive de Barbarian as your maid!]
Otto wanted to cry.
‘Why does today seem to be my lucky day… and also not?’