Chapter 116 03.0115: "Yes, Your Excellency the Candidate Officer"

The children who lost their parents in this battle will be raised by the State Religion Orphanage, and those with better physical fitness will be enrolled in the Loyalty Inheritance Academy as loyal heirs.

The orphanage that the girl with heterochromatic eyes entered was a pretty good orphanage in Zhongchao, and the three meals a day there were probably better than those at home.

The attack on the planet was not over yet. The Imperial Navy sent officers and the Ministry of Justice to take over the subsequent riot control work.

This saved Horatio from having to deal with a series of tedious reports and paperwork.

But regarding the "miracles" that occurred in the church battle, after such a big commotion, a series of investigation procedures could not be avoided.

At Sister Arabella's suggestion, Louise went to the Navy Medical District for a physical examination to determine whether she needed recuperation and to conduct relevant examinations.

Horatio escorted her to the shuttle, and after expressing his well-being wishes, the two waved goodbye.

After sending the wounded Hell's vanguard away, Horatio and some survivors stayed on the spot, waiting for someone from above to investigate, maybe even an Inquisitor.

But now he was more worried about the unresolved threat in the void.

"Horatio, are you okay?" Farida landed on the ground from a high place with a jump backpack and walked in front of Horatio.

There was worry and fatigue on her face, and her voice was no longer as clear as before due to the long communication conversation.

Horatio shook his head. "It's just a minor injury. It's nothing serious. How about you?"

"That's good. I'm not hurt... Actually, I came here for two things." The blonde girl pursed her lips and put her hands behind her back, feeling a little embarrassed.

"You got something good hidden behind you." Horatio chuckled.

"First of all, today is St. Gilles' Day. Since we are friends, I will give you a present! No need to thank me!" Her tone of pretending to be solemn became stiffer and stiffer, her body trembled slightly, and she pushed a gift box directly in front of Horatio.

The black-haired young man raised the corner of his mouth and took it from her hand.

"Thank you."

He opened the gift box, and inside was a leather naval officer's belt. The material was solid, and the main body of the buckle was made of fine gold, which was exquisite and sturdy, and the rudder emblem of the Imperial Navy was engraved on it.

But Horatio sensed the aggressive machine spirit, as if telling him that this belt buckle was not simple.

"There is a defense mechanism designed by Father Lati in here, which can launch focused energy lasers. Maybe you can use it." Farida tilted her head and looked at Horatio and asked.

"Of course, thank you, Miss Hood. I have a gift for you, too."

Farida's eyes widened instantly.

Horatio fished out a small gift box from the ammunition pouch on his armor.

The box was dented in the fight and there was blood on it.

"Sorry, it's a little dirty."

Farida's eyes widened. This was the first time she exchanged gifts with a man other than her father.

She took it nervously and opened it gently.

Inside was a pair of exquisite and beautiful crystal earrings with excellent craftsmanship and a high price.

Although Horatio knew that Farida was a young lady and certainly had no shortage of these, but...

"The last time I went to that clothing store with you, I saw this pair of earrings in the display cabinet and I thought they would suit you very well." Horatio expressed his thoughts.

Farida looked very surprised.

Then, she raised the corner of her mouth slightly: "Oh, I thought you were a heartless person. I didn't expect you still have some emotional intelligence. Not bad, not bad. There is still hope."

"Want to try it?"

Farida was not clean after the battle, and was even a little too dirty, but she still nodded.

Horatio took out the earrings and put them on her. She took out her small mirror and looked at herself, revealing a satisfied smile.

"It's really pretty, and you have good taste."

"you flatter me."

"The second thing is very important. You need to report to the Indefatigable now and join the pursuit operation. The battle is not over yet and the enemy is right above us." Farida's expression became serious.

"How did you know I had to report? I didn't receive any such order."

"Now you have received it. I am now the candidate officer of the Indefatigable, and I am here to convey the appointment of the Ministry of the Navy." Farida solemnly took out the appointment letter of the candidate officer of the Gothic Fleet from her arms, which had the wax seal of the Ministry of the Navy and the signature of Vice Admiral Hood.

She immediately produced the appointment letter, and Horatio was not surprised.

She is the daughter of the Hood family and was born for the void. With her family's resources, it is normal for her to get a place as a candidate officer.

Moreover, at her age, it is time for her to board a warship and inherit her father's mantle to become an outstanding imperial naval general.

"Of course, you too. Based on your outstanding heroic act this time, the Gothic Sector Admiralty Department has urgently approved your qualification as a candidate officer. This is your appointment letter, take it."

Farida handed Horatio another parchment scroll with the wax emblem of the Imperial Navy printed on it, with a hint of pride.

"Congratulations, Candidate Cochrane, you have finally made the transition from NCO to officer.

However, I'm afraid your contribution today and the subsequent investigation will have to wait until the whole thing is over. The enemy is nearby, no one wants to open champagne at halftime, and our mission is not over yet."

[Is the Admiralty so efficient? Could it be that Vice Admiral Hood...] Horatio thought.

"Okay, but you must be well prepared. You can't be careless on a warship. Especially since it's your first time on board..." It was indeed a great pleasure to get the officer qualification. But Horatio was worried about Farida.

"It's none of your business. We are on the same level. You can't order me around~" Farida winked at Horatio playfully, hugged her chest, and raised her eyebrows slightly.

Horatio chuckled. Apparently Farida didn't understand the rules of the navy.

"The Navy looks at seniority." Horatio raised half of his brow and smiled.

"Huh?" Farida didn't understand what Horatio meant and showed a strange expression.

But Horatio didn't intend to explain any further, as she would soon understand once she got on board.

Horatio went to the Zhongsi College as quickly as possible and changed into the naval officer uniform that Commodore Peru had prepared for him long ago, but this time he didn't have time to appreciate it slowly.

There are two types of uniforms for Imperial Navy officers, one is a sleeveless vest style, and the other is similar to the uniform of British Royal Navy officers during the Napoleonic era, even the color is the same.

Horatio preferred the latter, as he always felt that the sleeveless style was not solemn enough.

In the Imperial Navy, midshipmen and lieutenants wore the same style of uniform.

The only difference is that the alternate officer's collar is buttoned with white cloth on both sides. This is an ancient tradition that has continued from the Age of Sail to the 21st century and then to the 41st millennium.

In accordance with the Imperial Navy Officers' Uniform Regulations.

After receiving the commission from the Star Domain Navy Department, the lieutenant will take off the white cloth on his collar to symbolize that he is now an officially commissioned officer.

Second lieutenants do not wear gold tassel shoulder boards. When they become lieutenants, they only wear a single gold tassel shoulder board embroidered with two twelve-pointed stars on the right shoulder.

Only when one becomes a captain can he wear three gold tasseled shoulder boards with twelve-pointed stars on both shoulders.

As one is promoted through the three ranks, the gold-rimmed patterns on his cuffs will become more numerous and complex.

You can directly ask the Navy’s specially hired tailors to do the embroidery without having to change your uniform. (Because many naval officers’ uniforms are specially customized by private individuals)
The Lord Captain has a more gorgeous exclusive uniform with two thin gold edges.

The lieutenant colonel's uniform is the same as that of the colonel, with bright wide gold edges on all edges. It is gorgeous and solemn, and the difference from the lieutenant's uniform can be seen at a glance.

The uniform of the lieutenant general is simpler in comparison, with thin and narrow gold edges, lacking the luxury and majesty of the colonel's uniform.

The difference between the two is still the pattern on the cuffs, and the fact that the lieutenant colonel only wears the gold tassel shoulder board with the rank embroidered on one side on the right side.

Horatio was dressed, his feet in black boots and white trousers, and the alternate officer's uniform that Commodore Perroux had tailored for him fit him perfectly.

He wore his bicorne hat upright on his head and inserted the 71-centimeter-long navy dagger into the sword belt at his waist.

When he becomes a commissioned officer of the Navy, he will be given a single-edged power sword called "Cutlass".

The blade of this power sword is wider and stronger than the power saber, and slightly shorter, making it very suitable for melee combat in narrow terrain such as a cabin.

After getting dressed and before leaving, Horatio looked in the mirror. He looked presentable, capable and elegant. A pair of snow-white velvet gloves unexpectedly enhanced his temperament.

"Hey, Horatio, how do you think I look like now?" After taking a shower and changing clothes, Farida appeared in front of Horatio with a confident smile.

Her uniform was ornate, bearing the Hood family crest, and the fitted uniform accentuated her impressive figure.

The combination of shiny black leather boots and elegantly groomed golden curly hair adds a touch of queenly temperament.

"It suits you very well. You were born to wear this uniform." Horatio praised with a smile.

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