The Duke's Eldest Son Escaped to the Military

Ch. 9 - Northeast Military Academy... (1)

Then, Lieutenant Colonel Milwaukee continued to speak.

"There is a way for you to reduce your military life right here and now. It's none other than sending your application to the Northeast Military Academy. If you do that, we can reduce your military life by 2 more years."

This time, Lieutenant Colonel Milwaukee's words extinguished the interest and excitement in the eyes of the children. There was no one among the children present here who had not heard about the Northeast's notoriety. Even if they were not yet trained and had just awakened their mana to some extent, as long as they were from a wealthy family they would have definitely heard enough basic information about that place.

"In addition, if you do well in the Northeast Military Academy then you will be able to graduate 2 years earlier. That means that you can shorten another 2 years off of your military service."

An opportunity was presented to the children to reduce their military service for six entire years. It was a great opportunity that would reduce their required 20 year service to only 14 years. In other words, one would only serve 10 years after they finished their military academy life.

Given these conditions, one might think that it was something that was worth a try. However, this was the Northeast. A place that was known as the most dangerous place among the entire northern frontlines. And since it was one of the three most dangerous areas on the continent, almost everyone tried to avoid agreeing to such a condition.

"Are there any other rewards?"

When Jaiden raised this question, all the other children looked at him strangely. They looked at him as if they were wondering if he had never heard of the Northeast's notoriety.

Lieutenant Colonel Milwaukee couldn't help but grin. After all, the best child from the report that he had received showed enough interest in the Northeast.

"First, I'm assuming that you are aware that the North's basic salary is twice that of the other militaries. Right?"

"Yes."

"The Northeast's salary is three times that of the North's commissioned officer's salary. In addition, the promotion in the Northeast is the fastest among all of the militaries. The Northeast is the only place in the Empire where you can be promoted even if you are still in the military academy."

To be honest, Jaiden was not really that interested in what Lieutenant Colonel Milwaukee had just said. The discharged soldiers from the North would generally be treated well in the entire continent. Considered to be the elites, they could easily gain and collect money by doing mercenary activities or they could also apply to become a personal knight for a noble family or for a merchant family if they decided to stay in the capital. So it was only natural that he was not that much interested in money.

"And they will basically give you any weapon that you want. I'm talking about a weapon with 10% Mythril incorporated in it. You can even take it with you even after you are discharged from service."

The children's expression changed when they heard that they could take a weapon with Mythril even after they left the military. Mythril and rare metals were not generally circulated in the market. And even if they were found in the market, albeit rarely, they would have a sky-high price attached to them.

"But I think there are also disadvantages."

"That's right. First of all, the Northeast is notoriously known for its dangers. This is a well-known fact in the entire continent. In fact, the death rate in the Northeast is overwhelmingly high when compared to the rest of the armies in the Empire."

"Are there more?"

"Yes. The high salary that I had mentioned before won't be available right away. You will only be able to get it once you're discharged. They will instead keep it for you until your discharge and pay you a 5% annual interest. And you will also not be able to spend any vacation."