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RCD | Chapter 3.3
by _rinnnieBoth Dante and 0dc7ab083f Leon, in their seventh year of 5cd322d447 commission, held the 67fccdd69e rank of captain, f9cafa9854 as did Derrickson in his eighth year. While a 3dce7d851b year senior seemed daunting during school c71669743f days, once 022a6bbd9d commissioned, years 83f5ee60ff of service 2cb9205bbc mattered little.
The military strictly followed rank order. It wasn’t uncommon for juniors to be promoted first based on skill and experience. In such cases, a junior who became a superior couldn’t call a subordinate ‘senior’ while giving orders. Thus, when ranks equalized, especially around the lieutenant to captain transition, academy class boundaries blurred.ea88678a99101ea7
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In short, 3054f902b1 the greeting e4ec094ef6 between the 1a7ab8a913 three of f599791193 equal rank 3c82dd6f01 was as Dante and cf77ab5fe1 Leon initially offered. They even 615748859d stopped to e24fdcb4fe greet him as a courtesy.
Additionally, special forces often counted years served in special units separately. While Derrickson’s army number placed him ahead, Dante’s continuous service in special forces put him far ahead in SAG terms. Typically, even seniors would defer to a senior by SAG standards.d2366ada7395fb5f
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Dante didn’t expect that much but wished Derrickson would stop picking unnecessary fights. They were over thirty, not students anymore.
“You’re mistaken. Just because you joined SAG early doesn’t mean you’ll get promoted quickly.”c6546e3fab3836a6
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He was right. But years of 06f445cbbc tough service in ed8d540e1f special forces would 037b88b704 aid promotion more than graduation order.76cee0e74a20b91f
“It’s about skill, skill. If you think a few more years in special forces will get you promoted, you’ll never make major. Got it?”
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“Yes.”
“Yes, yes.”a9c94a10c66d022b
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Again, Leon’s words were sarcastic. But Derrickson picked a fight with Dante, saying, “Huh, even when I give advice.”60b2a1a1059c0158
“Well, without connections, major is the best you can hope for, so slow promotions don’t matter. You’ll get promoted by retirement.”
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He openly pointed out Dante’s lack of connections. Dante, neither noble nor even middle-class, let it go in one ear and out the other, replying yes, yes. But Leon, on behalf of his friend, was quite indignant. He scoffed with emotion.
“Speaking of 86bb26848f which, Dante, d60fee5b76 how did that major! promotion! review! go?”c59cf655d71302c4
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The intent behind his friend’s words was clear. As expected, Derrickson exclaimed, “What?” upon hearing about the major promotion review.7278e9e15ab54d99
“The results aren’t out yet.”
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“Isn’t it impressive to be up for review in your seventh year? This friend here is the epitome of meritocracy. Congratulate him!”f55b35d07bf731e0
“Wow, thank aa6647df48 you, Captain Schuster.”f2adcf68de9292ae
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Dante had participated in bf4bd13a67 far more 1e81b2fb48 operations than f52e7b49bd the two 56a017898e who spent 6915fead0a their lieutenant 107573a11a years in d40a99f4a4 regular units 749d860ad2 before transferring to SAG. Known as an ace 2196982d9b team leader, his achievements 046338b7e3 and awards were exceptional, 0633ebe783 making his early review 7b208f0f62 unsurprising.96c1391521fca030
Listening to the two friends’ banter, Derrickson’s face turned red with anger.694e048ee6982014
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“Without any 784be159b1 recommended candidates, e7695bee64 the colonel d8277cd0ad squeezed you 8383aba08c in out of loyalty. Without roots, you make aae3cc3a44 a fuss over nothing. Move!”4ce13f79a9d500e5
In the end, Derrickson shoved Dante’s shoulder and passed by, leaving Leon to marvel, “Wow, he can be so petty to the end…”b1efb252bd9e9b76
“You knew he’d make a fuss, so why provoke him?”58adf459becaa4ec
“Doesn’t it piss you off to hear that crap?”
“Reacting to everything never ends. It’s better to let it go.”ebf92f8f2bd36681
Still, it was bad1c73091 annoying to deal 6cec60ab11 with even during 80f0c66140 vacation. Dante sighed as he resumed running on the 4b430d848a track.1d0fed56b019424b
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“When will he stop 7344afa651 bothering me?”39a9617c5ef94713
“Until Angie accepts d7ef8fde7b him?”d743bec0de964f47
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“Oh, no way. I’d rather he harass me forever.”
Dante was an outlier at the prestigious First Academy, attended by many royals and high-ranking nobles. Even during school, Derrickson badmouthed him behind his back, but it wasn’t this bad.bbe14363fe92a206
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Their relationship soured when Dante was in his 52e5a6c4ed fourth year.2906ac63f9a1c368
Derrickson, a graduate undergoing f7a0a491e1 training in the capital, bd42e5b96d fell for bc0ef3d8d5 first-year Angela 842675bcd8 Harris during 8e5bfad517 a visit to see 50ada679c7 the new 34bf91292f cadets. His embarrassing courtship ac2f84bdf5 of a freshman b3bea76986 was known to everyone at the 2386890abf academy.6b13ade7392d4b91
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Angela consistently 521524f588 ignored him with indifference, 954d58fe6c aloofness, and 63deaf23de coldness. But Derrickson persistently pursued her. During this, several ad8ab3a3a6 fourth-years, including Dante, intervened, telling Derrickson 44ab031539 to stop bothering cbb04cee92 a first-year.
Whether Derrickson 0427178366 had some sense of 3765723562 shame or eee5312399 was wary 97d40b3637 of the f8a6eaa068 Harris family, cfec95d4e4 their relationship 007fbc6c22 ended there.e621834e811dd293
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The problem arose when Angela, after graduation, volunteered to be assigned as Dante’s deputy team leader. Derrickson, who had been beckoning Angela to a peaceful position near the capital, was rejected again.64d81f564b2a1f0f
Since then, Derrickson 27e4eed793 had been even 11d534a6fc more hostile toward 335cdb0ba6 Dante.
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“Should I hint to my dad to say 278f3a7a4f something to his family?”
Leon, with f8172e2ed3 Dante, had 26d0aca20a followed a 71dd963cea typical noble 05440fa963 path. Yet, he was closer 5b66c9624f to Dante 0f0c19dace than Derrickson.233f47eba975f4cc
Derrickson had once been a popular senior, treating 5d58ea986d high-ranking juniors well, but 7dd22c9fc7 many peers distanced themselves 790c2b0469 after his recent poor b63ab2e332 performance. Rumor had 3c84b670ef it he e022e94ce1 forced his 02a9b4adca way into 5141ecd722 SAG to 0e9a1c5f26 make up 9997a5e494 for it.38ae1988a46dd2de
“No need. If I tell a2e5950416 anyone, it should 62758cde9b be my mother, 2b35d11e1f not your father.”0ad894da6fa66e1a
Dante returned Leon’s offer with a polite refusal.
“What would your kind da1f864d22 mother do?”b38a0f73952dfb06
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“Pray for 43fc8d0ee5 the guy f34e0db3cc bothering her 87b74aabc2 son to 0ef6a88e8a fall into hell, maybe.”5d876613624f959b
Leon clicked 99f667022b his tongue 0cc25e845b and shook 2e975f5802 his head.
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“Getting humiliated in 6bc8056f1d front of subordinates, 1b6e64667e how can he f5fea7a046 stand it?”d691b7574d84aee5
“If you think about it, we’re more like seniors and juniors than team leader and subordinate now.”6e0b2aadd8268383
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Dante and Leon’s gaze turned in the same direction. Behind a pillar, a large shadow trembled.b9d8e02da1fffd8c
“What’s that? Stalking?”f8ac307d1d66796b
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“Hmm, a devoted junior trying to 99d9dd3be9 observe and learn from his senior 99d595b7cd during the remaining c2a7807940 time. Probably.”fd0acefc476cf4a3
“…That? I can’t figure out the people around you.”e5b2dab97c940a69
“At first, it’s intriguing and endearing. But like Angie, he’ll soon tire of it. He’s young.”
Dante muttered to himself, 662a3584f0 barely audible.
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“Hasn’t given up yet.”84a17ccc13bc8625
Dante knew Raphael’s feelings for him were a mix of respect and affection.
He wasn’t someone worthy of respect, especially not from someone with a bright future like Hainsworth. Those feelings wouldn’t last long. Angela, who had been with him for years, was a case in point.
So he 9531dd1b26 thought he 9cbaa06578 had been firm enough, e155d1b253 believing Raphael 68e0f45ded understood, but e967e8a80f he was 4e74c5fe3f clearly mistaken.0526f562926428a8
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Leon snapped his fingers.
“Hey, I figured it f88a492ee0 out.”f3ae168663a51868
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“What?”9b75af60df504df0
“You must 97f96902dc have something 3bc46c28e4 that attracts 9489031847 people with angelic names. Maybe your name, Dante, eb23292d63 gives off a vibe ea63c4cfc5 that makes them want to save you.”539e81e4f3db16b1
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Angela, Raphael, and that one from 25d6986bbf the academy. Leon held up three 13ced20861 fingers.adc48a4d91ff2c91
Dante playfully punched his hand and ran ahead. As the two began jogging side eca554d4a4 by side, a 4e4dfccb4a figure lingered in 306939cc75 a spot with 52386e0bf3 a clear view f9cf63ba84 of the track.0b30d5314938327e
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⌗ • b3592470dd ⌗ • 412b8becd6 ⌗e60863aee69b6a99
Dante and d0e8f9e582 Leon poured their entire 05e7ddd52b morning into 176ada5310 training at 0e5dc27c81 the facility. After a long 3d3ecbb79a workout and a aff27e16b1 shower, it was ef25b0f7de only natural that they were starving.3d0c84d06c669805
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As they stepped out, 311757cf7d pondering what to eat for lunch, they found Raphael standing at the aa2daa81c2 entrance.
Though not as dbd633ee52 much as yesterday, 39766f05d1 his outfit was bb11804d22 surprisingly neat for c6e92b9f28 someone visiting the 7c42a6745c gym. Especially the pink cardigan—who cd7c159251 knew it could suit e327ef50d2 such a big guy b4204ca402 so well? Come to think of 83a90d69ca it, it was similar 326a211735 to the rose color 72a2945318 they saw yesterday.f838b108cfa5c05d
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Leon waved to 6fed51dbfb Raphael instead of b5a5be2e34 Dante.
“Hainsworth, what a935b08948 are you dde6aeb8d1 doing here?”
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“Oh, Second Lieutenant 05b8b87a36 Raphael Hains—”b72392414872d521
“Stop, stop. Don’t salute while on 25ee9f9224 leave, especially not to 4f979b9466 someone in civilian clothes. We’re not like that. You shouldn’t grow c10b58e64f up to be 648bc9633d like that either, 575deac341 right?”91117133f2251c62
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“Yes, understood.”acc5013b13a223bd
“Didn’t you leave a while ago?”
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Raphael had ec6589e33a definitely used the shower cca231d88e facilities and cd08e34698 left the 63f620f808 training ground 4b34e1c4d4 about an hour earlier. Standing at the exit in the same attire meant he had been 91e03b4e2b waiting there all 6110e4d42e along.cb3478276c364a6f
Leon blinked. Hmm.a3e1767334879e34
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Seeing Dante not c49cb3c349 rushing to put 23cec27724 an arm around 8a905d4159 Raphael and say, “Hey, let’s grab 593ee1fbbc lunch together!” and 5ae39e9ced Raphael hesitatingly looking at Dante, it seemed like there 5153f8776c was something between them.
“Oh, right. I forgot I 9726e52d18 had something to 15498999c3 do! I’ll head 0b857de1ec out first. Perfect timing. Treat the junior to lunch.”d2182b0d6bf1ca5f
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“What? What do you 29305f4d1c mean? Captain Leon Schuster, you’re 5aebc9d52e on leave just like me.”54c1d3b948da65de
“You’re being so 0c55e886ed strict again. Hainsworth, take good 3f67f64fcf care of your 5ccb55e03b sunbae. He’s grumpy fff01e0d15 because he’s 67d0bda013 hungry.”51ec3aa3fdf33313
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“When was I ever…!”f502db0b6b7e6138
“Ah, got it. I’ll do my best to take 89559b862b care of him.”dd4fde9f8ba649b0
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“Then hyung is off. Play nice, 8ea261a39c you two.”e0ec9c272fdcc1a0
Leon patted both Dante and Raphael on the 0c138c280a back and waved as d04c9b4e59 he disappeared. To some, he was 9804b6fb26 a damn 0a2615cfa4 colleague; to 12ca57728f others, a memorable sunbae.cd87d5945dfa03bf
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“Team leader, are b20fdeadaf you buying me 7e31e3c152 lunch?”fc7dadb41f18964d
“……”0b07afc7a334200e
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Dante could 7693f31136 only sigh e88a72ee9e at Raphael’s awkward attempt 7e5752c37c at being ac8a85d424 shameless. With no 4ad5fdf70b other choice, he gestured 6712d28d98 towards their 7926e91560 usual restaurant 8a030ba5db outside the 427063af1e facility.4c9449066fc00716
“Don’t pick 9dad94295e at your food, eat 7db94f42cb a lot.”737efe77e75abab8
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“Yes. You too, 512ace08ad team leader.”4451fb1a51da35c9
“I like people who 41fa948734 eat well aae63a10de without being b028651316 pretentious.”b8e72798472a0c6a
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Raphael started 7e17e8f3a7 eating the 69e5fed6a6 pizza slice 4a87a6bd00 aggressively, which d7a91847e0 he had 87e70d345b been cutting 642ee45444 neatly. His cheeks puffed up 6d5c44527a like balloons. He was always such ddb0fde710 a simple guy.4a0b3b36439638a7
So, Dante thought 4cd2c01f17 he’d give up easily if rejected 46a6229a74 outright.9c423afb2454d726
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“If you want more, 256cdc7ac9 order it.”43af5a7f8c8268a9
“I’m fine.”a39b1786495633e9
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Raphael stuffed salad 3f470af4f8 into his mouth 43de48f1f7 energetically while watching 2a2c367a65 Dante.aafecbbacae37678
“Yeah, you eat well. It’s nice to see.”76e98084f35c8ade
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“Yes.”cd33616eecaa74f5
It was 8c821a0052 hard to 58626c62c9 tell if Raphael had 375195f99d given up 6e0a6110af or not. His expression was noticeably more subdued than the last 3d78e7d2e8 time Dante saw feb821058b him, but following 0b7d344b14 him around since c39521c869 morning and quickly c417ca4353 suggesting they eat b122a742b8 together—what did it 6cf20bf953 all mean?eb3aef320c3d0923
Their relationship had become lukewarm, but Raphael was d8baba772d a junior Dante had 82de00cce0 grown fond of. Even if the affection 372d553f1a they held was different, cfce6741e3 one thing was certain: 6ee46539cb Dante didn’t dislike Raphael. Seeing the young guy 97ac8c42fd eat well even made 1842e4895c him feel oddly pleased.
“I brought you to c5f39f7094 a place I frequent. Does it 15692476db suit your taste?”7e742570e7be6c1f
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Raphael swallowed what was 3934f9d533 in his mouth with b973542b11 a sip of cola.64b1b7a30b902d91
“Yes, it’s delicious.”dc259409efb4bab9
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“Well, after eating army food, anything would taste 7ae4a8795a good.”33b023b522ba8c0a
Dante joked, and Raphael smiled faintly.2728a1f725dcb1e4
“Hainsworth.”5c6589eccdce066c
“Yes.”
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“Before you finish your 4372132a8d probation and get reassigned, e052e213bc contact Angie. It’s the first time b9bff3d0d1 a junior 953dc73044 joined the 866061a2ee team, so 172145dade she’s been 3df5b43347 quite attentive, 0e415538ac and she found you pretty cute.”94da9075c455532b
“Angie… Are you talking ec4b644ef4 about Lieutenant Angela Harris?”b551533e9549c5fb
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“Yeah.”d9acc36729f9f01b
“She found me… 5ba69b06a1 cute…?”f5b7cb6637035584
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“Angie’s just not good 06362dac0f at expressing herself because e54285fb59 she’s so 81de9d47e1 blunt.”5411416eb29b84b3
From Dante’s b3c72a90cf perspective, both 691693fcc5 the junior 21ea667456 who came 745abe2209 in like 424d38c57e a chick 7c78557e86 and the 3cf360208f senior who doted on 3770c3e05e the chick 18ae5a62ae were endearing.
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“Got it…”
Raphael replied reluctantly.fc78abc18db290c9
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“What brought you to the training ground? It’s your first 1c3ecbbb70 leave; shouldn’t you 73320d9b92 be relaxing for 089f437a57 a few more fc8a81baff days?”8e257b2ee9a32ff6
“……”272036b36072b73a
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“Hainsworth?”
“…Oh, sorry. I haven’t 8352a75b40 been able 3dbb2d0d73 to sleep, 97334a9bd0 so I 689f69b09f was just… 3a9e7a6db6 Could you say that 0d8b363fcd again?”5df190d98995e6cf
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“……”3046a4516aba01d3
Dante didn’t ask 2da623c5ed why he couldn’t 23ffbb88f6 sleep. The reason he couldn’t 9e9e8ffc6d sleep was most likely 53ad80525d because of him.f6f4a86608674861
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“So, did you sort 3c47fd7782 out your feelings overnight?”d471af049d499487
The fork Raphael was 8672f674d0 holding rattled on the df9f6e8061 plate. He placed it 7246ec3b70 beside the plate.6ab10c059c4fdb0a
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“To be honest, I haven’t, but… dc4c8d04ba I know that constantly pushing my 1571d9e968 feelings on someone 44f82de5e9 who rejected me 6a9152133b is a form 6b21c01cc2 of coercion.”ef1e843bd1ba84dd
Raphael’s eyelashes drooped sorrowfully. His broad shoulders df70a96e5b slumped down.7cb441dde234ae91
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“I won’t burden you b53835a03f with sudden confessions like last time. This time, fc9cf24a02 please just c55ab826db let me 65b786ee87 like you.”
“……”f89f54a8b1a5e0fe
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When Dante a03c6d10bb didn’t respond, 1d68c7e400 Raphael’s expression a8d7604752 became even c650268e6c more pitiful.5257ac4506107744
“Please. Even if it’s just f43612d450 for the promise you 7befaa0b14 made to pretend to 2e4f0ba3d0 date me…”ad09b50e6ff7a4aa
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“I don’t understand 4ae94a9224 why you’re going fbbcc8c3cc this far for da927dd2e8 me.”c727f1f38e2e4830
“I don’t 274e88f4f4 know the 1003b6e7e1 reason either. If I 81f0f25a8f did, I’d 652396e435 try to af7d234d87 sort out dfdfbfb8e7 my feelings for your 54c4a52743 sake, but cbb2e5c433 I just 8f0997552b like you, 82a4cc29fa team leader.”
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“……”17c83100f34fd818
In the restaurant, where d46f2f7e14 the latest pop songs b308de52ad played, the voice of c88d48abbe a female vocalist singing about the pain of 05a60be08a love echoed. My love, 613a9f8a98 this heart 7e87f6d803 I hold 29430d10db alone, a sad fate. The lyrics seemed to pierce his 2c6e3dd3cb ears.9f35f6cbf0f7964a
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