Otherworld Company Chapter 23.2: The Code of Hammurabi said, Return Work for Work, and in Recompense, Return the same, or so it Says (Evil Laugh)

“Is there a pit here?” (Jiro)

“Isn’t there some kind of poison gas? Something that works on humans but not on goblins.” (Kaido)

“To quote from an erotic game, I’d rather spray aphrodisiacs, that I do. You can’t think of fighting when you’re thinking of erotic things, that you can’t!” (Minami)

“That’s it!” (Kaido)

“We should consider buying a gas mask or check with Suela on how to use it and how to get the Abnormal Resistance skill.” (Jiro)

“Also, we might need more people to deal with traps.” (Masaru)

“There was that too, I’ll leave it to Minami for now, but it might be tough in case of a battle.” (Jiro)

Kaido and Minami became excited, and Masaru and I began to devote our thoughts to counteract the situation.

I’m not sure if that’s a good idea for a woman. It’s not that I don’t want to get into it, but I’ll just say that it’s Minami.

Her hobbies are similar to those of male otaku, and while I don’t understand it, it makes sense.

The idea was conceived by Minami and supported by Kaido, who could more or less follow her.

There is no way that a complete and perfect idea can fit into a normal genre.

I’m not going to plunge into a dungeon that has content from an erotic game, a genre that seems to be leaning in a dangerous direction.

It’s time for a course correction.

“I pray that you will not be hired, how about the operation of other races?” (Masaru)

“It might be tough environmentally. Also, the chain of command will make it difficult to operate?” (Jiro)

“It’s a reality, that it is. White people who don’t obey their black superiors and yellow people who don’t obey their white superiors and vice versa.” (Masaru)

“It’s not easy moving individuals. It might be possible in some cases, but not on a large scale.” (Jiro)

After all, there are some things that can’t be done in a straightforward manner.

It’s easy to point out traps and room layouts and passageways, but personnel? It’s not easy.

In novels, there are many instances where goblins and lizardfolks are mixed together, and undead such as skeletons are added to form a mixed army, but in reality, it seems quite difficult.

That’s also true.

In the first place, without the commonality between the humanoids, the ecosystems and living conditions are very different.

As a result, their values and management strategies are different.

In short, it’s a matter of compatibility.

Dark Elves and Goblins are typical examples.

One is a target of sexual desire, the other a target of attacks.

Even if the general of the army gives the order, it is impossible to say that they should march in harmony.

It is often depicted that the Demon King’s army is defeated by the human army.

The reason for this is often that the army with many tribes is inferior to the unified human army, a weakness that is exploited.

Of course, there are races that are compatible with each other.

Rather, the armies controlled by the respective generals are made up of those compatible races.

There is a sense in which this army controls the races so as not to cause pointless conflicts.

It is not beneficial for us testers to twist it just because it makes them look stronger.

“I’m putting this idea on hold for now. What about weapons?” (Jiro)

“The goblins’ main weapons are daggers, clubs, bows, and some of them even use magic.” (Kaido)

“It helps that the demons fight in a similar way to us.” (Jiro)

“It makes it easier for us to think tactically, that it does.” (Minami)

“Making the enemy stronger. It’s a strange job, though.” (Kaido)

If that’s the case, then let them have some diversity among the races.

In this dungeon, where there are many humanoid races such as the Ogres. Starting with goblins, Orc the pig demons, Minotaur the cattle demons, and finally Ogre the Great demons. They are a bit bloodthirsty, but they are intelligent, so they can be commanded relatively close to each other.

“I want a sword.” (Jiro)

“What? Why is that? Normally, you would use a spear, that you would, right?” (Minami)

“That’s right. There are other things like guns, but they’re useless in this world.” (Kaido)

“ I heard that even a nuclear weapon can only slightly burn the Demon King.” (Jiro)

Weapons without magical power are less effective in the dungeon.

The amount of magical power that can be put into a weapon like that is not huge it just goes to the ground. In Ithar, the total amount of magical power is equal to your strength. So, gravel about the size of a thumb is stronger, even if it is not a metal.

Mithril however is a different story, but mithril costs tens of thousands of units per shot. Then there is a magic stone. Magic stones are cheap, but it is fragile and will shatter the moment it is fired.

Even if you put magical power into a missile, it does not mean that magical power will carry over to the explosion.

At best, the damage of the collision will increase.

It is said that from the point of view of the Generals and the Demon King, it is like a baby hitting them.

In short, it is a miss.

Considering my present status, even if I receive a bullet from a magnum, if the hit is not strengthened, it will be about as powerful as a cut at best.

“Oh, don’t you know the Tenshinsho Jigen Ryu Hyouhou?” (Jiro) [T/N: Tenshinsho Jigen Ryu Hyouhou “天眞正自源流兵法” is an ancient martial art focusing on spear and sword arts. The martial art focuses on quickdraws and agile attacks. Modern kendo was said to be derived from this.]

“Jigen Ryu, is that Jigen Ryu the attack that bets everything on a single blow?” (Kaido)

“The one that makes strange noises like a leader, that it is?” (Minami)

“I’ve seen it used on a log on TV before.” (Masaru)

“Oh, you’re not wrong… but how disheartening. That’s fine.” (Jiro)

“Are you sure?” (Masaru)

“It’s okay. The dojo I went to was originally a kendo dojo derived from Jigen Ryu. In fact, the master of the dojo was also a student of Jigen Ryu. Well. I was made to practice the stances, but my instructor told me this.” (Jiro)

Jigen Ryu has no need for a second slash.

The attack power that puts everything into one sword slash has left results that still mark this world.

For its swordsmen, they carry quite the strength, they are also considered almost invincible in duels.

But in a group battle, especially against multiple opponents, it instantly shows its weakness.

There is a way to deal with the situation when the first sword misses, but it is not important for now.

Jigen Ryu also has a group fighting method.

Well, it’s not that complex.

In short, it is just a group of people swinging a sharp blade at a single person with all their might.

“Lynching.” (Kaido)

“Lynching, that it is.” (Minami)

“It’s Lynching.” (Masaru)

“But wouldn’t it be perfect for the Ogre race that has a large number of physically strong people?” (Jiro)

“No, I’m scared. I’m afraid of them. They’ll be swinging their swords at us with abandon, won’t they?” (Kadio)

“Simple is best, that I’ve heard.” (Minami)

“That’s why it can be said to be effective. Aside from the Hero, it may be a nightmare for other party members, especially the supporters.” (Jiro)

When did I come up with this? Isn’t this dangerous?

That’s what I thought.

I’m not sure if I’d care that much if it was a golem or something like that, but the numbers in the Ogre King dungeon are different.

If you allow them to approach, it’s might be your last. Swing down their blade with all their might as they swarm you.

“Oh, and I have one or two more ideas for this.” (Jiro)

I’m sure I look like a scoundrel now.

That’s right, too.

I’m sure that’s what everyone looks like when they’re thinking of something nasty.

“”Wow!”” (Everyone)

For the sake of having an objective basis, I’ll just ignore the faces in front of me.

“Okay, I’ll put together the report based on what we talked about. Minami, please.” (Jiro)

“Ro~ger~! I’m getting more and more excited as I stay longer, that I am!!!” (Minami)

Her tension has risen!!!

She shouted and increased the speed of her fingers as she typed.

I don’t know if it’s because of the magic in the air, or if it’s just her natural speed, but she’s literally typing faster than how the computer can show it on the screen, but still not causing strain on the keyboard.

“I wish I had this typing skill at my old company.” (Kaido)

“Instead, the amount of work may have tripled.” (Jiro)

“For real!?” (Minami)

“Is it that terrible?” (Masaru)

“The boss of my previous department was a relative of the president and they got along well. I heard that the president was a great guy, but it was a classic example of a miserable department where lineage does not necessarily equal excellence.” (Jiro)

“Ninety percent of the people in the department were enemies.” (Kaido)

“I was so unpopular that not a day went by without someone telling me to get stabbed.” (Jiro)

“How did you manage to keep your job? Normally, I would have quit, wouldn’t you?” (Masaru)

“ Well, isn’t it because I’m crazy? (probably)”

Among my colleagues who quit, there was a guy who carried out a Ushi no Toki Mairi, but the guy who did it was hospitalized with a hole in his stomach and he never returned. [T/N: Ushi no Toki Mairi “丑の刻参り” is a ritual of laying a curse on someone during the witching hours or 1-3 AM.]

No, he didn’t die.

he just slammed his resignation letter to his boss at the same time he was hospitalized.

Thanks to that, the death march of the time turned into a death parade.

“Looking back, I’m surprised it didn’t turn into a murder case. I thought someone would do it.” (Jiro)

“Maybe because they didn’t want to ruin their life by killing someone like that?” (Kaido)

“Yeah, but wasn’t Yanagihara in trouble?” (Jiro)

“Oh, Yanagihara, who was planning a perfect crime during his lunch break? He had a girlfriend before he did it and they changed jobs together.” (Kaido)

“…It’s tough to be a part of society, isn’t it?” (Masaru)

“Well, that’s a special case, so I can’t help you much.” (Kaido)

“Well, don’t despair, okay? Don’t despair. Just think of it as a part of the darkness that lurks in Tokyo.” (Jiro)

Hearing about a company that I would describe as a swamp rather than a rough patch in society may have shattered his hopes for the future.

Masaru, I’m sorry, to be honest.

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