The Ambition of Graduating as a Lieutenant General

Half an hour later, a lavish dinner was served. Five people and one dog filled the table, making it look quite lively, but the atmosphere was actually rather strange.

Noah and Momousagi sat side by side, both blushing as they mechanically shoveled food into their mouths.

Tsuru and Shizi sat across from them. After the former whispered something into the latter's ear, the two old ladies began to chuckle softly, occasionally casting meaningful looks at the pair opposite them.

Only Hina failed to notice anything unusual. She ate happily, occasionally turning to share a little food with Sadaharu, who sat beside her with his tail wagging nonstop...

Sadaharu refused no offerings, his face full of bliss. It was easy to understand why this guy had grown so much in just a few months...

Five minutes later. "I'm full!"

Noah, who had barely tasted his food, finally finished what was on his plate. He pushed back his chair, stood, and bowed to Shizi. "Thank you for the meal, Vice Admiral! It's getting late, so I'll be leaving first. I'll come visit again when I have the time—"

"Sit down," Tsuru said flatly. "Yes, ma'am."

Noah, whose butt had barely left the chair, immediately sat back down at lightning speed. "You've eaten so little it wouldn't even fill the gaps between your teeth, and you're saying you're full?"

Shizi sneered as well. "Hina, go fill your brother's plate. That brother of yours never blushes when he lies."

At last, the chance for revenge had come. Hina eagerly grabbed his plate and, within seconds, piled a small mountain of food in front of Noah.

"Gion called specifically to plead your case before. I thought it was purely out of comradeship..." Tsuru lightly tapped the table with her bony fingers, staring at Noah. "I