I, who was eager to retire, became an Imperial General.

Chapter 53: Warrant Officer John is a cult leader!
After Will agreed to become an Imperial spy, the other party readily revealed the locations of the Allied forces in the remaining three villages and towns, and marked them in detail on the map.

His eagerness to personally kill allies made it hard to believe that just minutes before, he was a staunch Allied soldier cursing the Imperial Army.

John understands this perfectly, since the worst thing you can do when changing jobs is to have your former colleagues come with you.

In this way, one's value will be diminished invisibly when compared to the new company.

Of course, bringing subordinates with you to switch jobs can further demonstrate your value.

Unfortunately, Will's soldiers were all wiped out by explosive magic and Siegfried's nodding sniper shots.

Moreover, he wouldn't dare risk becoming an empire spy if all his men hadn't died.

"Captain, is this really a good idea? I have a feeling this guy is up to no good. Honestly, should we just kill him?"

Seeing Will reveal the enemy's location, Wendy couldn't help but advise John, while her eyes kept scanning Will's neck, her gaze filled with murderous intent.

Although this guy did provide intelligence, he was a veteran who had fought against the Allies for five years.

She simply couldn't believe that the other party, as an officer, could betray her so easily.

Moreover, the other party comes from the famous Fifth Army of the Allied Forces.

Led by the kingdom's morning star, this legion is notoriously cunning, and those who hold positions within it are likely staunch allies.

So, this guy's defection was probably just an act!
Once Warrant Officer John believes it, he will likely secretly cooperate with the Allies after returning to the Allies, thus sending false information to the Empire, so that the honest Warrant Officer John, who does not understand how despicable these villains are, will suffer!

I must not let the great Warrant Officer John be deceived by this villain!

This is a task that a staunch Maslowist fighter must accomplish!
With that thought in mind, Wendy secretly made up her mind that even if it meant disobeying Warrant Officer John's orders, she would take the opportunity to kill Will, that Allied dog.

She would never allow Captain John's brilliance and prowess to be ruined by such a trivial matter in the future!
All you ever do is kill, kill, kill.

If I start killing every Allied soldier I see in the future, I'm afraid that one day you idiots will force me to become the new commander of the Seventh Air Force!

Should I retire by then, Prison Chief?

Wendy, you idiot, all you do is ruin my plans!

John cursed inwardly, but outwardly he only glared at Wendy before turning to the trembling Major Will and speaking with a gentle smile:

"Don't be nervous, Major Will. My subordinate was just joking with you, so you don't need to worry. Besides, I believe you're not the kind of person who goes back on your word, right?"

You've already blatantly threatened me with my family. Even if I really don't want to, what's the point?

Will smiled bitterly to himself, but he also knew that John was only reminding him that he had become a pawn in the other party's hands and that he had better not have any other ideas.

Therefore, before the other party could reveal their next arrangements, he proactively explained:

"Since I have agreed to your arrangements, I will naturally stand firmly on the side of the Empire. However, you have not revealed your meticulous plan, so it is normal for your subordinate to be worried."

"However, now that things have come to this, I think you no longer need to hide it, sir. In fact, long before you took on this mission, you had already learned the full picture of the plan through the secret agents that the Empire had planted in the Allied forces."

"And after careful consideration, wanting to counter the Allies, you chose me, someone with a clean background who wouldn't be suspected by the Allies, and who could gather key intelligence about the Allies right under the nose of that woman, Morning Star. You used this assassination plan as a trap to make me work for the Empire, right?"

"Although it is somewhat cruel, I can understand your arrangements considering that war is not child's play. And if I am not mistaken, once you have verified the accuracy of the intelligence I provided, you will then tell me the information of the contact person you have arranged in advance. This will ensure my loyalty to the Empire while also better confirming the authenticity of the intelligence I transmit."

"Your meticulous mind and perfect strategy are truly impressive. In my opinion, even the Allied forces' damned morning star is not worthy of carrying your shoes in terms of wisdom."

"!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room showed expressions of shock, and their gazes toward John suddenly became filled with awe.

Among them, the one with the most fervent and excited expression was Hawke, the newly appointed Warrant Officer John's third follower.

He suddenly slapped his forehead as if in a flash of realization, then looked at the 'confident' Warrant Officer John with an expression of adoration, his tone full of amazement and shock:
"Captain, so this was your complete plan? Was all of this within your expectations? This is truly astonishing!"

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When I type this symbol, it's not that I have a problem.

Rather, I think you have a problem.

Hey Hawk, have you been brainwashed by that idiot Wendy? As a teammate, don't you know my background?
How could I possibly know about that damn Imperial agent, and how could I possibly know about this assassination operation?

You guys are all just making things up without considering my feelings, aren't you?

John felt an unprecedented sense of despair.

At that moment, he suddenly realized that he had underestimated the extraordinary wisdom of the members of Squad 14.

Wendy, the hidden dragon, was already a headache enough for him. But he never expected that there would be a phoenix hidden by his side.

I'm truly impressed that two such talented individuals could emerge from Squad 14!

"Is that even a question? The brilliant Captain John thought everything through beforehand. Otherwise, why do you think our 14th Squad could repeatedly uncover the Allied schemes? Hawk, you idiot, you don't think all the credit is ours, do you?"

Seeing that Hawke had stolen the limelight from his number one follower, Warrant Officer John, Sergeant Wendy felt that the kid was trying to climb up the ranks by stepping on him.

She immediately decided to teach this unruly fellow a lesson, so that he would know that only she could praise Warrant Officer John's brilliance and bravery.

So she immediately glared at him and, without saying a word, angrily rebuked the wrongly accused Hawke:
"Also, did you just question Lieutenant John? Your Maslowian philosophy isn't pure at all. I'm punishing you by making you recite the new version of Maslow's quotes from memory one hundred times today with Charlie Mambo, and hand them in to me before midnight!"

"Yes, I promise to complete the mission!"

Upon hearing the punishment, Hawke was not distressed at all; instead, he was overjoyed, as if he had received an unprecedented honor.

He knew that the new version of Maslow's quotes that Wendy mentioned must contain the new spirit of the great Warrant Officer John.

The deputy captain seemed to be petty and deliberately punished him because he had stolen the opportunity to praise Warrant Officer John.

But in reality, the other party was urging him to study better so that he could become a qualified Maslow's Hierarchy fighter!
Ah, how magnificent it would be if all the officers of the Empire possessed such selfless and sincere spirit as Lieutenant Wendy.

Then the empire will surely achieve a great revival!

Upon hearing this, Hawke was immediately moved to tears. Then, seeing John's silent expression, he raised his hand in a military salute and responded with fervor:

"I hereby swear that I will study hard and earnestly practice your ideas, Captain, so as to become a qualified Maslow's advocate and never let you down!"

There's really no need for that, because Wendy alone is already giving me a headache.

If you go crazy with Wendy, I can't even imagine what kind of hellish military life awaits me.

Also, what the heck is a Maslowism fighter?

Did that idiot Wendy add fuel to the fire with my garbage quotes again without my knowledge?
Seriously, please have mercy on me, I'm begging you!

Seeing Hawke staring at him expectantly, like a newly initiated cultist gazing fervently at a cult leader, John felt a pang of unspeakable bitterness.

But feeling the fervent gazes of the crowd, he could only swallow the bitter fruit he had cultivated with resentment, responding with a gritted teeth and a 'smile':

“…Very well, I have appreciated your loyalty, Sergeant Hogg, you may leave now.”

"Yes, Captain!"

After receiving John's approval, Hawke proudly raised his head under the envious gazes of the 14th Squad, and then, under Wendy's reluctant gaze, took the book containing the quotes of Warrant Officer John's new ideas from her hand.

Immediately, as if he had received some incredible treasure, he held it in his hands with a reverent attitude.

Then, under everyone's gaze, he held the 'holy book' in both hands and walked backwards out of the tent.

Seeing this bizarre scene, Will was utterly horrified, and his assessment of John Maslow's level of danger rose to a whole new level.

He never imagined that the other party would be so bold as to conduct cult propaganda within the military!

And judging from the situation, it seems that they have obtained permission from higher-ups?
Did Dormammu not realize the terrifying harm and impact that such a promotion of personal ideals would have on the army?

No, Dormammu, as a veteran of the Empire, certainly knew this, yet he still agreed.

This only proves that John Maslow, besides being cruel and cunning, was also a master of cultural propaganda!
So much so that even the quotes he propagated were endorsed by that old general of the empire!
They were actually able to deceive that white-haired demon general with their false words.

John Maslow, how cunning and devilish must he have been to accomplish such an astonishing feat?

Unfortunately, he was a true warrior of the kingdom, raised from childhood by the teachings of his father.

Although he has now been tricked by John Maslow's schemes and forced to become the empire's lackey under the threat of his family.

But he was, in essence, a true soldier of the kingdom.

Therefore, the other party's manipulative and brainwashing rhetoric could never sway me!

He, who always puts the people of the kingdom first, will never fall into the trap of the other party's evil words and become a true lackey of the empire, even if he is now being coerced into working for the empire!

This point is absolutely impossible to change!

At this moment, looking at the despicable John Maslow in front of him, Major Will, a man of firm will and integrity, couldn't help but secretly swear an oath in his heart.

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I've already gotten used to updating four chapters a day and am actively writing to prepare for the book's release. Also, the daily update times for the two chapters will be fixed at 5 PM and 5:01 PM every day. That's all, muah~
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