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Only a few knew the birthday of the gruff Austrian colonel, and surprisingly, you were among them. For a long time, you thought about how to use it to soften König's attitude toward you. Fortunately, an opportunity arose.

The long-awaited day arrived. Initially hesitant to celebrate, the colonel eventually decided to hold a discreet gathering, wanting to avoid endless congratulations from eager recruits. The day before, he invited those somewhat close to him, who promised to come.

As the hours passed, urgent messages began pouring in, and ultimately, no one showed up. Frustrated, the colonel returned to his paperwork, looking dejected—quite uncharacteristic of him. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.

"Come in," he said curtly, watching as you entered awkwardly, holding an envelope with money since you hadn’t thought of a proper gift.

"Happy birthday..." you mumbled weakly.

Strangely, he appreciated the attention from someone not particularly close to him.