I Became a Captain of the British Empire - I Became a Captain of the British Empire chapter 113

Risk Bet (2)

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Playing poker itself is not a problem. I’ve often passed by and caught glimpses of sailors doing it, and I’ve also seen officers fighting each other during breaks.

However, losing money like this is a bit of a problem.

“What the hell did you do to lose 30 pounds?!”

“Sah, what if the opponent isn’t a normal bet?”

“Did you leave your nunchi in the waters off the Strait of Dover? What were you doing while you ate like that!”

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Poker, at least as far as I know, is not simply a gamble dependent on luck. A game that requires a lot of attention and skill.

How bad are you that you blew your money like this?

Suddenly, I remembered the Japanese naval officer camp facing Tobei. Damn, what are you doing in front of officers from other countries?

“Are you out of cash?”

silent answer.

Tobay, who kept his mouth shut, was breaking out in a cold sweat. I turned my head to catch my breath.

That moment.

“Hey, aren’t you Admiral Lewis?”

A Japanese naval officer sitting across from me looked up at me and asked.

“I didn’t expect to meet you in a place like this. Nice to meet you.”

The officer stood up quietly. He is a man with golden epaulettes, dressed in a virgin uniform. At the head of the sleeves, two thick lines and a ring line are attached. Possibly a holder of considerable rank.

‘Even if I can’t do it, it’s the director’s level… ?’

Now that I see it, it’s not just an officer, but a ministerial level. And somewhere familiar

‘It’s a face I’ve seen many times… ?’

The Japanese naval officers, I’m not saying this in a discriminatory way, but in my eyes they all looked like that.

That’s right, didn’t they look exactly alike from their clothes to their hair? Of course, it is possible to determine by beard or facial expression. However, I did not take that deep interest in the Japanese Navy.

I don’t know if it’s a battleship or an aircraft carrier.

“I’m sorry. Have we ever met?”

Maybe it’s someone I met before I became possessed.

I thought about it and asked, but the other person smiled and waved his hand.

“no. I heard rumors from the admiral.”

rumor? What are you talking about?

Was there anyone in the Japanese Navy who would be interested in me? No, I was too rude, but… .

With my eyes wide open at the embarrassment, the general continued.

“Nice to meet you. I am Rear Admiral of the Imperial Navy, Isoroku Yamamoto.”

The real Commander-in-Chief was right in front of me.

Before long, I could see why he was interested in me.

* * *

“I am familiar with the story that the beginning of Atlantic aircraft carrier tactics came from Admiral Lewis. You showed the classic operation of the high-speed mobile unit even in the war of sabotage.”

On the table where everyone put their hands down.

Facing the commander of the 1st Air Squadron, I quietly listened to his words.

“It’s too much praise, Admiral. And that’s because I was lucky.”

“Luck is also a skill. In the end, war is the law that says everything with its results.”

Admiral Yamamoto speaks with a grin.

Somehow I was used to it. If you know even a little bit about the history of the Pacific War, you will never be able to forget that face.

An admiral who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor and actually commanded the Japanese navy during the early and mid-war.

A name that cannot be omitted when discussing the Pacific War.

“Isorokura Yamamoto… .’

It’s a famous story.

Yamamoto, who was the commander-in-chief of the Combined Fleet during the Pacific War, said he liked to gamble.

He was particularly well known for playing poker.

‘This is why Tobey can’t even wear a side. sh*t.’

It got into trouble anyway. Rather, if the opponent was a fleet admiral, it would be possible to pass it off as a good relationship in order to buy favor.

However, Yamamoto is still close to the treaty faction. I never could have imagined that we would face each other like this. To think that we would meet with debts from poker… .

“By the way, Admiral, why did you come here?”

Yamamoto asked as if he had just remembered. He glances at Tobay and makes eye contact with me.

keen gaze.

Instinctively, my legs stiffened.

“Ah, I came here for a while because I had something to discuss with a subordinate… .”

Trembling, Tobay’s shoulders trembled.

Glancing at the restless man, he cleared his throat and said more.

“I didn’t expect you to be this busy.”

“okay. Excuse me for this. You’ve been holding on for so long.”

Hee hee, he smiles and bows his head.

Yamamoto is a treaty faction admiral, but in fact, he is well versed in the art of living, so he doesn’t necessarily side with the treaty faction.

In a way, he was a person who went back and forth between the two sides. So, he is a typical administrative soldier.

“Then, just do this for today.”

That’s how much political power is said to have taken the peak. It is impossible to be careless.

As expected, he turned his gaze to Tobay and continued with a relaxed expression.

“Colonel Torbay, right? Today was fun. If you have time, see you next time.”

The silent gaze is urging something.

I’m sure you’ll have to pay for it.

If they say there is no money here and take it out as it is, there is nothing more damaging to the Royal Navy’s honor than that.

… wait.

“excuse me… Admiral Yamamoto.”

“Stay still, Tobay.”

I stopped Tobey, who was trying to stand up quietly.

Yamamoto looks at me with a questionable face.

Ignoring the gathering gaze, I quietly looked at him and proposed.

“Admiral Yibosio. If you don’t mind, why don’t you try it with the main building?”

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Perhaps, the answer may be closer than you think.

* * *

A table that quietly reveals a hand.

Various patterns and numbers appear.

“One pair.”

“Two pair.”

chin-

A giant hand gently sweeps up the stakes.

The chips piled up high like a tower moved to Yamamoto’s seat.

Tobay and I both follow it with a firm gaze.

“Are you okay? Admiral.”

Yamamoto asked cautiously. A smirking face feels like it’s teasing.

Oh, are you mad? Are you pissed off?

“It’s okay, please continue.”

Of course it’s not okay. The only money I’ve lost so far is around 10 pounds. My hands are shaking little by little.

Tobay seems to have raised the score by using a strange tactic of paying on credit… . The fact that he continued to do so up to 30 pounds is, in a way, his ability. Thanks to you, I’m stuck here too.

The yard that continues to die. Open the hand again.

“Two pair.”

“Three of a Kind.”

Step by step, smiling Yamamoto took the bet again.

no f*ck why is that It seems like a lot of luck… .

“No luck, no support.”

“I feel lucky today.”

Yamamoto seems to be having fun.

He even sings a cheerful hum and sweeps up the stakes.

In general, the situation in which the Japanese naval officers benefit. On the other hand, the remaining stake between me and Tobay is disastrous.

Time to deal cards again. This is the last version.

Swallowing a sigh, I quietly asked Yamamoto, who seemed to be in a good mood.

“Admiral, if you don’t mind, can I ask you something?”

Suddenly, the Japanese Navy officers raised their heads. Yamamoto blinked for a moment, then nodded his head willingly.

“Yes, well, you are.”

Now is the time to solve the reason behind the loss.

“Was the Admiral the commander of the 1st Air Squadron?”

“That’s right. I am in charge of the Akagi, the only large aircraft carrier in the Imperial Navy.”

Akagi and Kaga.

Since Hiryu and Soryu aren’t here yet, those two are probably the only large aircraft carriers. Ryujo and Hosho are Gyeonghangmo High School.

“I saw it when we entered the port. A huge badger. It looked several times bigger than our Furious.”

“You are exaggerating, Admiral.”

While talking, the dealer button turned and betting began.

“The Imperial Navy deploys aircraft carriers one by one in a squadron. I only have one light carrier as an assistant. Akagi and Hosho, these two are the entirety of the Air Squadron.”

“Isn’t that an effective operation?”

“well. I was impressed by the operational tactics of the Royal Navy. Gathering two aircraft carriers and concentrating air strikes? It’s an excellent strategy indeed.”

Yamamoto narrowed his eyes. Clearly, it implies the intensive operation of aircraft carriers.

“no. We only operated it that way because the aircraft carrier was small. Aren’t your aircraft carriers bigger than ours?”

I added as I hurriedly waved my hand.

The face that had been laughing awkwardly while raising the stakes suddenly hardened into a puzzled look.

“Isn’t the Furious also a good carrier? I have heard of his performance in the Atlantic Ocean.”

Is it obvious that you acted too modestly? His eyes are wondering why he is saying this.

As if responding to it, I continued.

“However, it does not have the potential of a large aircraft carrier. Compared to American aircraft carriers, for example.”

For a moment, the expression freezes. A coldly shining face.

Yamamoto looked at me with alertness.

That would be the reaction too.

I brought up the following story to him with a nervous expression.

“Admiral, have you ever been to America?”

flinch, shrug one’s shoulders

A face showing embarrassment. Phil must wonder how he knew.

Yamamoto had a history of being dispatched as an attaché to the US Embassy in 1919, and later visited the US frequently during the Washington Naval Disarmament Treaty.

Recognizing the overwhelming potential of the United States here, Yamamoto realizes that a war with them will not be viable, and he gestures against the opening of the war against the United States.

“Me too. America is a great place. I’ve heard rumors that an ordinary woman passing by fixed a broken car. I think that is true.”

And that, for me now, is a stumbling block.

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Participants busily rolling their eyes among themselves.

However, the admiral sitting across from me quietly waited for the next words.

After taking a sip of water, I continued to ask Yamamoto.

“How do you see the Admiral?”

flinching, wriggling around the eyes What do you think? A little silence falls.

Then he moved his lips, trying not to show hesitation.

“It is a strong country. I think it is a country that is difficult to hostile to.”

“You are right. It is a nation too powerful to dare to oppose.”

When to place a bet.

I quietly watched his actions.

Seeing if he was confident in the hand he was holding, he calmly raised the stake. No, just bet everything.

Everyone around him looked at him in horror.

“What kind of cards did you come up with? damn… .”

Tobay muttered in bewilderment. After checking the hand he held, he looked at the stake with trembling eyes. Gulp, swallowing dry saliva. There is no room for it, so the inner mind is revealed as it is.

Should I die here?

Of course, that’s not what’s important.

“But we are making it.”

Yamamoto shook his head. It was a face that suddenly said something, so I added an explanation.

“A war with the United States.”

“Oh, that part.”

And raise the stakes equally. The number of bets with all remaining bets. Astonished eyes gather on a different face from before. What kind of crazy person is this?

I only see one pair in my hand. I don’t know what the covered card is. And that doesn’t matter anyway.

“Admiral. Do you know how to beat a great country with countless potential?”

Yamamoto narrowed his eyes and quietly put down his hand. Eyes shaking as if asking for an answer.

He cleared his throat and shook his head slightly.

“It’s about trampling in the bud.”

Tak, the last person finished betting.

Time to open the hand.

Not paying attention to the current situation, I only looked at the admiral in front of me.

“But just because they took a devastating blow, they wouldn’t collapse.”

Yamamoto, who averted his gaze, said so with tears in his eyes.

He is against the war. Japan must be thinking that it is weak to take a rash step against a powerful country like the United States.

Actually, that’s true to some extent.

“America is a big country.”

“exactly. They will find someone else.”

So, you need to tell us why you have to step in.

When I answered confidently, he blinked his eyes as if he was embarrassed. He continued to speak with impetuosity.

“We are winning the war. The United States must know that there is no justification or merit in this fight.”

Only objective facts should be conveyed. Actually, the right to sea is ours.

The campaign in Europe is over, and Germany and the United States have turned to our side.

“So I feel at ease. Now I’m thinking of enjoying a vacation in the Far East. hahahaha!”

This war is clearly lopsided.

In a word, it is said that all of them of the same age are in the middle of a war against the United States.

Of course, this does not mean that the war can be won. In the long run, the US has the capability to beat them all. Above all, we have no way to land in the US mainland.

So the key is to prevent Yamamoto from noticing that far.

“Ah, by the way, I heard that the operation will begin in the Philippines soon. I look forward to it.”

This is a spoon fight.

Of course, in their eyes, the Pacific Fleet holding out at Pearl Harbor right now must be a burdensome force. The situation of the British allies who were pushed back in the ground battle would also be suspicious.

But the longer they delay joining the war, the less they can reap.

Emphasizing that point, I smiled.

“What are you trying to say?”

“It’s not yet time for the buds to fully grow.”

do not conciliate just to let you know Judging is up to you.

Yamamoto shook his head. As if pondering, I crossed my arms and leaned back in my chair.

While comparing the cards, I sighed quietly and closed my eyes tightly.

this is a bet A number of odds to win over part of the treaty faction called Yamamoto.

Rather than recruiting the Admiral of the Fleet Faction, it might be a faster way to change the minds of the opposing faction. In return, I’ll have to spend this year’s turnip spring.

You son of a b*tch, Tobay, I won’t leave you alone when you go back… .

“My, Admiral?”

Chin, Torbay grabbing my arm and shaking it.

Annoyance welled up at the rough touch.

Did this go to the boss?

When I turned my head sharply, I could see my dilated pupils and shut my mouth.

“What is this… ?”

“Admiral Lewis? Is this for real?”

The surroundings are buzzing. Everyone looks at me and opens their eyes wide.

Yamamoto across from me was also shaking his hands with his mouth wide open.

“… Why is that, everyone?”

What was going on, I suddenly lowered my head with a cold feeling.

In the clear line of sight, four cards with the same number are lined up side by side.

It was the merit of the two cards that I was distracted by the conversation and didn’t pay attention to.

The dealer, who looked around as if he was dumbfounded, quietly opened his mouth.

“Four of a Kind. The winner is Admiral Lewis.”

… why win this?

* * *

In the middle of the table where cheers and screams could be heard at the same time, Yamamoto lowered his head alone.

A row of cards laid out in front of him. Four identical numbers, lined up side by side, shimmered clearly in front of my eyes.

“There are times when you lose like this.”

No one cared about what he said as if he was talking to himself.

This is because the attention was focused on the two Royal Navy, who swept the stakes and were enthusiastic like fools. Thanks to this, Yamamoto was able to think quietly without interruption.

‘They will go find another partner.’

Next target… Who is it?

“A more complacent opponent… An enemy that must be confronted… .”

Britain has reservations about its attitude as an ally. Germany has colonies to which they owe. And, in any case, they are also responsible for the destruction of the Asian fleet.

The number of all cases was running towards one result.

“Is it us?”

The admiral, who was deep in thought, suddenly looked up at the window. It was just an instinctive move.

In the dark-colored sky, the sun caught in the thick clouds barely beat down.

Suddenly, Yamamoto realized that he had clenched his fists.