Editing Unlimited Fafnir:Brynhildr Valkyries Chapter 2 (section)

===Part 2===

"Although the principal has tried many different methods, she still has not been able to locate your brother—Mononobe Yuu. Please be patient. I’m sorry."
 
Inside the deserted school courtyard, Haruka-san and I were in the middle of a discussion, sitting at benches set up around a flowerbed.
 
It had been roughly a month since I arrived in Midgard. Haruka-san would frequently update me on the investigation of my brother like this.
 
"N-No, I should thank all of you instead...  I am honestly grateful for receiving everyone's assistance already."
 
I frantically shook my head and stopped Haruka-san who was bowing her head to me in apology.
 
Those were my honest words. On my own, I would have absolutely no idea where or how to start investigating.
 
"Thank you for saying that, but I will also try every possible means to continue the investigation. This nominal military rank of mine will definitely come in handy."

Haruka-san's face expressed conviction. Although I felt extremely grateful for what she said, I was intrigued by the latter part of her statement.
 
"Military rank...?"
 
"Oh—Right, this has not been explained to ordinary students yet. In truth—All Ds will apparently receive military ranks and titles in anticipation of conducting joint operations with NIFL in battles against dragons."
 
Haruka-san explained to me with a slightly complicated expression on her face.

"We... have to become soldiers?"

"Well, just in principle. Your daily lives won't change much. Also, it would be a bit odd for NIFL to be fighting alongside us. That being said, it wouldn't be appropriate unless those of us participating in battle are soldiers, right?"

"Things seem to be quite... difficult."

Not quite comprehending adult matters and principles, I concurred vaguely.

"Newcomers like you will become Private 2nd Class. As the captain of the Dragon Subjugation Squad, I will become Colonel. Although I'm currently unsure what clearance level it affords me... I will make full use of it. Leave it to me."

Smiling with fortitude, Haruka-san patted me on the shoulder.

Surely she was trying to encourage me, but it was not that easy for me to accept things so readily.

'Leave everything to me.'

I recalled the one I held dear, whose whereabouts were unknown.

Right now, I had no power at all, but I did not want to leave everything to others either.

"Excuse me... Haruka-san."

Mustering my determination, I spoke up.

"What is it?"

"What must I do... in order to raise my military rank?"

Realizing my thoughts from this question, Haruka-san showed a slightly more tense expression.

"A relatively more direct method is to become part of the student council and the Dragon Subjugation Squad. Holding special positions would allow you to receive a commensurate rank, I suppose. However, even if you do that, whether or not your brother could be found is still..."

"I understand. However, I hate waiting without doing anything!"

I spoke my mind and interrupted Haruka-san in the middle of her sentence. After gazing at me for a while, Haruka-san stood up.

"In that case, just do what you can. Student council elections are far off, but the selection test for the Dragon Subjugation Squad will be held a month from now."

"Y-Yes! I will definitely try my best!"

After I replied in full vigor, Haruka-san smiled contentedly. After that, she left while waving to me.