Otherworld Company Chapter 210: When I’m Looking Forward To Something, I Wish The Fun Would Continue…

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　The Christmas party is just a few days away.

　While each of us is preparing for the party during the vacations, we working people have our own jobs to do.

“I feel like this is the first time I’m working alone with Leader, that I am not sure.” (Minami)

“What a coincidence. Me too.” (Jiro)

　And it is me and Minami.

　We are challenging the dungeon with what must be described as a special combination.

　The formation is as usual, I’m in the front and Minami is on support.

　It was unusual for us to be alone together.

　This is Machine King’s dungeon.

　It is a familiar dungeon for our party, and we can advance through the levels in a reasonable amount of time.

　You can say we can call it home.

　We were dealing with a golem that moved solidly and steadily, and we were looking for ways to improve.

“Hmm, wouldn’t it be better to install some more traps around here, that should we?” (Minami)

“I think it would be better to increase the number of golems or increase the number of special individuals to make them step on the traps.” (Jiro)

“Hmm, that’s possible too. The more you worry about it, the more you will come up with various ideas, that dungeons are very deep, that they are.” (Minami)

“You can do as much as you want as long as you don’t compromise, in your work.” (Jiro)

“There is a budget to consider, that there is, and the end will come sooner or later, that it will.” (Minami)

“Do doubt about it.” (Jiro)

　Despite the fact that Minami was nervous when she first entered the dungeon, she is now able to take photos and videos with her work phone in between battles, check areas for improvement, and add her impressions of the battle to her notes.

　While conversing with me, Minami’s face is alert to her surroundings, and her right thumb moves back and forth across the screen of her smartphone at such an extraordinary speed that it seems as if she altered the number of her thumbs.

　I myself have improved my parameter quite a bit, and I’m proud to say that I’m better than Minami, but I haven’t acquired her level of skill in this part.

“You’re still typing as fast as ever.” (Jiro)

“They say time is money, that day do, and I especially feel that way here, that I do. If you think about a long sentence and type it slowly, you will get stabbed, that you will.” (Minami)

　Minamiacknowledges the compliment, saying she naturally had to develop the skill.

　It is true that there is no such thing as a slow pace in the dungeon, unless you have the right environment.

　The current exchange lasted at most a dozen seconds.

　In that time, Minami has typed a considerable amount of sentences.

　It’s really quite impressive.

“That’s true. Well, good job, Minami.” (Jiro)

“Recently, I feel like I’ve been working too hard, that I think.” (Minami)

“It’s better to enjoy work, isn’t it? It’s rare in this world to be able to fin joy in your job.” (Jiro)

“I know that, that I do. Then, Leader who is going to have a baby will work hard, that you will. Three of them are coming from the front, that they are. They seem to be large iron golems, that they are, considering the reaction. They seem to be slow too, that they are.” (Minami)

“Sure, sure, I’m working for that future.” (Jiro)

　A small bluish-white sphere of magic spins around Minami, and every now and then it flickers a little.

　From that reaction, Minami figured out from what direction and in what numbers the other party was coming, and relayed that information to me.

“So, if it is made of iron. I wonder when we’ll get something a little harder.” (Jiro)

　However, I expressed some dissatisfaction with this information.

　Iron is certainly a hard material, but it is a material that my current common sense would not allow me to think of it as being unbreakable.

　Even if it is a golem whose surface is reinforced with a special metal such as mithril, iron by itself is not that much of a threat.

“I’m aware that Leader has recently become less human like the instructors, that you are, but if you say something like that, you’ll end up getting involved with weird events yet again, that you will.” (Minami)

“Oops, it was an unexpectedly dangerous thought. I can’t help it, I’ll just have to hold out until we’ve advanced in the deeper floors.” (Jiro)

“To begin with, it’s a strange thing to be able to cut the iron golem like butter, if you think about it from a common sense point of view, that it is.” (Minami)

“I never thought the day would come when the words ‘common sense’ would come out of Minami’s mouth. But unfortunately, our company is outside of the common sense of Japan. This is normal in terms of common sense within fantasy.” (Jiro)

　While listening to the sound of thuds, Minami and I slowly started walking toward that direction.

　In the meantime, I put a cigarette in my mouth, magically lights it on with my fingertips, and slowly inhale the smoke.

“I’ve been thinking for a while, it tastes good surely, that it does?” (Minami) [T/N: Oy, smoking is bad.]

“Well, I guess it’s different for each person. I think I enjoy it, but the ones who I don’t like it, really despise it. Well, it’s a product that does a hundred harms and barely a single benefit, so it’s up to each person to decide whether or not to smoke it. These days, people are very critical of me, so I feel awkward outside of the office.” (Jiro)

“By the way, what’s the advantageous part, that it is?” (Minami)

“Ah, mental stability?” (Jiro)

“Why is it a question, that it is?” (Minami)

“It can’t be helped. I was smoking to relieve stress.” (Jiro)

　These days, that stress relief part is absorbed through combat, so it doesn’t really make sense, and if anything, it’s more like routine work.

　Even though it was before the battle, Minami and I acted as casually as if we were going for a walk around the area, and we walked towards the huge body that seemed huge even in the wide hallway.

　Naturally, the golems that spotted us, the enemy, changed their pace to a sprint and attacked us while reflecting a unique metallic shine.

“Games are the best way for me to relieve stress, that I do. My current craze is music games, which are full-on combo festivals, that they are. I couldn’t keep up with my skills before, that I was, but recently I’ve been able to do it, that I can.” (Minami)

“It seems to me that for Minami that even if the lack of exercise is solved, it is the game that shows your ability. Well, I’m a smoker, but please don’t smoke. It’s healthier to vent your stress with games.” (Jiro)

　With a blurring of my arm, a flash or two, Mineral Tree sparkled, and a high-pitched sound echoed around us.

　Slowly we walk through the suddenly solidified iron golems, and after a few seconds they crumble into five pieces.

“What are we going to do, that we should? It’s has a pretty big core, that it does. Can we store it in Leader’s spatial magic, that can we?” (Minami)

“Unfortunately, it is already full from the battle so far.” (Jiro)

“Well, what should we do with it then, that we should? Should we leave it there, that we should?” (Minami)

“Of course we will take it back. Who would be stupid enough to throw away money?” (Jiro)

“Well, you’re right, that you are~ Leader, you should practice your space magic a little more. There’s no point in keeping only a small amount, that it is.” (Minami)

“You idiot. Even with this, there is already quite a lot of money. Thanks to that, your income is also increasing, and I’m sure you’re aware of that.” (Jiro)

“That’s true. I’ve been able to afford to pay for live-service games lately, that I can, which has helped me a lot. If possible, I’d like to increase it a little more, that I wish.” (Minami)

“So I put it on my back. It takes a lot of magic to maintain space with my magic. I can make it bigger in the future, but with my current amount of magic power, this size is the best. Do you think I can make it bigger for nothing?” (Jiro)

“Huh, the item box’ space in fantasy is way too realistic, that it is.” (Minami)

　The golems that collapsed and returned as magic essence left behind their cores, magic stone, that Minami listlessly describes as we take them home is something the size of a bowling ball.

“Huh, so I’m the one who owns this, that I will, right?” (Minami)

“I don’t mind if you take it, but…” (Jiro)

“I understand, that I do. I know, that I do, but for Leader, what do you think about letting a girl carry luggage, that you think?” (Minami)

“If it’s private, I’ll am considerate, but if it’s work, I’m more concerned with efficiency.” (Jiro)

“Wow, you’re boring, that you do. Leader is so boring, that you are.” (Minami)

“Call me efficient, I really am.” (Jiro)

“Boring and efficient are the same from the recipient’s point of view, that they are. I know that, that I do. If I let Leader be this way, it will go around and I will be in trouble, that I know. I’m going to be the woman who looks best with a backpack in the world, that I will.” (Minami)

“Thank you for understanding, but I think that will have to wait a little longer.” (Jiro)

“I don’t need it, that I don’t.” (Minami)

　It’s true that I, who fight in the vanguard, have more physical strength and stamina, but fighting with a load on my back poses some problems.

　Blind spots increase and my actions are slightly delayed.

　There’s no problem with at this floor, but just in case, it would be more reasonable for Minami to carry her things.

　I’m sorry, but I’ll at least let you work that part.

“Look, Leader, it’s time for another battle, that we don’t.” (Minami)

“Sure, sure.” (Jiro)

　There are few cases that end with a single battle in a dungeon.

　Once there is a battle, there is no interruption until a certain number of enemies are defeated.

　It can be felt that the further one advances in the floors, the greater the number and quality of enemies.

　So continuous battles are an everyday occurrence.

　I’m the one who goes out in front of them, swinging the cigarette in my mouth.

“I think we’re going to end up at this floor today, given the amount of loot we’ve got.” (Jiro)

“That’s fine, that it is, but I hope there won’t be any trouble, that I wish.” (Minami)

“Don’t say scary things.” (Jiro)

“In Leader’s opinion, the word ‘scary’ seems to be combined with the word ‘troublesome’, that it does.” (Minami)

“I understand very well.” (Jiro)

　In front of me was an army of over ten golems.

　We believe that the golems from earlier were scout golems that had nothing on them, and their purpose was to discover and stop intruders.

　As proof, the next group of golems is what we call knight golems, a group of golems in armor.

　Unlike ordinary iron golems, their armor is magically made to make it resilient and light.

　They have a wide variety of weapons, including not only spears and swords, but also bows, shields, hammers, and chain sickles.

　In addition.

“There seem to be some with wheels. Don’t get run over, Minami.” (Jiro)

“I won’t be run over, that I wont~ unless a flag is raised.” (Minami)

　With the wheels I mean.

　There was also an individual that was part of Floor Boss’s entourage whose legs were not bipedal, but instead turned into wheels.

　In its hands, it has a weapon specialized for thrusting, also known as a jousting spear or an assault spear.

“Someone with a strong sense of power has arrived.” (Jiro)

“Leader, aren’t you becoming more battle-crazy lately, that you are?” (Minami)

“Don’t worry.” (Jiro)

“That shouldn’t you?” (Minami)

“I am aware of it.” (Jiro)

“It’s no good, that it is. It’s too late for Leader, that it is.” (Minami)

　Even with such an opponent, he moves forward without hesitation.

“Well, I will support you, that I will, that we will finish quickly, that we will. If we take too much time, we will get an extra helping, you can count on me, that you can. I don’t want to work overtime, that I won’t.” (Minami)

“Okay, okay, I agree too, so let’s finish this quickly.” (Jiro)

　I know that Intimidating Monkey Scream is useless against golems.

　So, carrying the Mineral Tree on my shoulder, I slowly lean forward and charge straight ahead.

　A translucent shield follows behind him, as if to solidify his side.

“I’ll block attacks from behind, so you can’t go wild, that you can.” (Minami)

“Got it!” (Jiro)

　I am grateful to Minami for rejecting my concerns as if telling me to crush the golems.

　However, since their movements are much slower and more straightforward than those of the opponents I had experienced, I cut off each of their attacks with the Mineral Tree and turn them one after another back to magic essence of the dungeon.

　Beheading, severing the torso, cutting off the arms, and cutting off the legs.

“Ah, cigarettes taste better after all that moving.” (Jiro)

“I just don’t understand that feeling, that I can’t.” (Minami)

“I don’t think you need to understand.” (Jiro)

“Well, that’s true, but what should I say to Leader who could get rid of that many enemies in a few minutes, that can I? What should I say to you, that can I? I can’t say anything when the scene unfolds before my eyes, that it did.” (Minami)

“It’s just the usual, isn’t it?” (Jiro)

“I guess that’s true, that it is.” (Minami)

　Repeat that, and the enemy will be gone in no time.

　Now, while puffing on my cigarette, I am packing up the loot on Minami’s back.

“Speaking of which, Minami, how is Masaru doing? It seems like he’s still being weighed by the previous incident.” (Jiro)

“Ah, he does, that he is, seems like he was pushing himself when we came back, but now he’s back to his usual Masaru self, that he is. He cheerfully made breakfast for me today as well, that he did.” (Minami)

“I see, that’s good then.” (Jiro)

　After that, the topic of Masaru is further discussed.

“However, it’s a little strange, that it is.” (Minami)

　Although I didn’t regret leaving Masaru behind during the last incident, I was relieved to hear Minami’s approval that he was okay from the content of the conversation and proceeded to pack up our things. Minami’s comment made me stop suddenly.

“What is it?” (Jiro)

　When Masaru’s childhood friend Minami mentions this, I think there might be something wrong and I was about to ask again.

“He has just been in a strangely good mood lately, that he was.” (Minami)

“What’s wrong?” (Jiro)

“I haven’t been scolded by Masaru lately, that I haven’t.” (Minami)

“That is strange.” (Jiro)

“I am very hurt by your immediate answer, that I am.” (Minami)

　I was so different from her usual behavior that I could not help but put a straight expression on my face.

Note for the Day

Even if it is a good thing, I feel uncomfortable.

It showcases my personality.