Became a Strategist with a 100 Intelligence and 100% Accuracy

"Ah… Airen!"

"You… are using this room?"

"Ah, yes! This is my room, and I heard that a new recruit was arriving today… But that recruit was you, Airen?"

And so, the unexpected reunion with Silin unfolded.

"Um… is this someone you know…?"

"Ah, yes. Back when I was in the Brans Army, we briefly worked together."

"Hello, my name is Silin."

"Ah, uh… I-I, um… I'm, uh, R-Reika…"

"So, it's Lady Reika. Have you joined as a civil officer?"

"Ah, no… I-I, um… well…"

As Reika faltered in front of a new acquaintance, Airen stepped in and explained the situation on her behalf.

"In short, Lady Reika is not officially enlisted in our army… but she has received special permission from Lady Serpina to stay here as part of your group, Airen?"

"You could put it that way."

"I see…! That's incredible. Of course, if it’s our lady, she would be generous enough to grant such hospitality."

Naturally, the "lady" Silin referred to was Serpina, not Lyn. It was impossible to let that point slide without asking.

"So… it’s a bit strange for me to ask you this directly, but—"

Airen cleared his throat a few times before continuing.

"How did you end up here, in Serpina’s army?"

"Ah…"

Silin let out a small sigh, then asked if she could have some tea before naturally taking a seat.@@novelbin@@

She took a sip—hororok—before she finally began.