Menilman was overwhelmed with emotions when she was sent to the navy, knowing it would be tough and that due to Zimmerman, she had become the target of many nobles who had lost their sons. She was prepared for it.
But Menilman had never thought that her dire situation would suddenly clear up because of a little help she had once given to a junior in school!
When Charles originally told her about his upcoming promotion, Menilman knew he was lying, but she still opened a door for him, not expecting much in return from this gesture of goodwill towards The Empire's First Rose.
At most, just a young person who admired her.
Menilman was never short of admirers.
But she had never expected to see someone who was not inferior to Zimmerman, outstanding enough that even by the strictest standards, there was nothing to criticize.