Otherworld Company Chapter 4.2: There are Good and Bad Relationships even in Fantasy Worlds

The atmosphere of the room changes under the calm voice of Supervisor Evia.

“Barrier?” (Employee)

“Well, I didn’t know how it was activated.” (Employee)

“Did they prepare it in advance?” (Employee)

“That makes sense.” (Employee)

Wrong.

The words spilled from the group of magicians are all wrong.

I glance at Supervisor Evia.

A chantless single-motion spell.

This barrier was erected in a blink of an eye.

I concluded this because I felt something similar to Instructor Fusio’s behavior, so I don’t think it’s out of the norm.

Guga Gaga Gaga

But I don’t seem to have time to ponder the truth.

Children with dirty green skin emerged from the magic circle that was deployed around us within the large training area.

Compared to Suela, the two instructors, and Evia, the demons, the appearance of the monsters seems to have not a smidgen of intelligence.

It is doubtful whether the word “pawns” can be used.

Disposable pawns, such words seem to suit the Goblins that attacked us as a group.

“Fireball !!” (Employee)

“Oh!!” (Employee)

“Wind cutter !!” (Employee)

“Hey!” (Employee)

The only thing I care about is protecting myself from surprise-friendly fire.

To protect myself from the number spells of flying in tens instead of ones, I had no choice but to move away from the spot.

“What kind of war movie is this?” (Jiro)

As a result of my training, none of the spells reached me, if I look in the direction of where the spell landed.

A lot of spells landed and looking at it, the monsters are destroyed mercilessly and become particles of magical power.

This is the ultimate form of modern combat, and even though there is a difference between guns and magic, I wonder if this is how the Mongols felt when they were beaten to death by the samurai after they moved onto the frontlines.

Every time they came out of the magic circle, I couldn’t even get close enough to them to see them disappear on the spot.

“It’s boring with only small fries!” (Employee)

“Hmm?” (Employee)

A male magician looks down on the goblin, while a female magician looks bored as she fires magic from her wand.

“Am I even needed?” (Jiro)

The role of the vanguard is to act as the shield, and the sight of being denied a role to play makes me forget the significance of my existence.

“Enemies at three o’clock.” (Employee)

“The opposite!” (Employee)

“My magic power can’t catch up!?” (Employee)

“Hmm?” (Employee)

However, the overwhelming advantage gradually collapsed.

“Maybe they didn’t think about pacing?” (Jiro)

Magicians are getting more and more tired, gradually the goblins are starting to close the distance instead of near the magic circle. And if the goblins evade, the number of them will increase.

by the way, I feel like goblins are the type who prioritize quantity over quality…

“They are in the running distance!” (Employee)

The magicians’ breathing is starting to become ragged, even though it’s only been about a few minutes since the training started.

And to add insult to injury, attack from one direction was not the only issue they have to face. There are two sources and they are increasing in number.

“They are coming at the same time!!” (Employee)

“Face the other direction!” (Employee)

“I know!” (Employee)

They are starting to get confused.

It’s a common sight when people don’t know how to manage their work.

If you don’t know where your priorities lie and just keep working on the task at hand, you’ll lose sight of what’s ahead (or behind).

Other rearguards using bows and arrows are also shooting arrows, but still, the number of misses keeps increasing.

“Hey! Do something about the enemies from 3 o’clock!” (Employee)

I thought it was not good if this keeps up, I got up and ran while screaming.

“Suu…”

I hold my wooden sword between the wizard and the goblins and exhaled.

“Keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!” (Jiro)

[Intimidating Monkey Scream]

The room that heard my cry, became silent as if it had just stopped there like it triggered some kind of biological instinct.

“Hey! You guys don’t stop!” (Jiro)

Yes, not only the enemy but also my fellow employees have stopped.

“Shit, this skill is either too good or too bad!” (Jiro)

For the time being, I called them out with the spirit that I used whenever I had to work with someone I dislike. However, to be clear, I’m still worried about trusting them with my back.

“Mayiiiiiin!” (Jiro)

Still, I have to defeat the monsters.

“They are not very responsive! Hey!” (Jiro)

I was surprised to feel a direct hit, as I was usually either easily avoided or easily attacked.

Thanks to that, I didn’t have time to feel disgusted with the sensation of hitting a living creature.

“Kotimeen!” (Jiro)

Before thinking about my next target, my body turned and rushed to the nearest goblin.

I hit the goblin’s hand that’s holding a dagger screaming “Rusty!” It recoiled so I bashed the top of its head and it easily turned to magical power.

They are quite weak.

I feel like something might happen as soon as I think about this.

“Is it a test of strength?” (Jiro)

Those goblins near me, probably because of the [Intimidating Monkey Screaming] firmly believed I was an enemy.

That number is more than the “Gii”s I heard.

The sight of these creatures coming out of the magic circle one after another can only be described as a nightmare.

They can be defeated with a single swing, and they have a high endurance like they’ve been living in a hellish place.

I want to persevere for three hours.

If I drop out on the way, I feel like something nightmarish would happen

“‘Sorry time for a retraining!!!’”

I feel like a nightmare is waiting for me.

A cold feeling made my spine crawl and it kept me running and not stopping.

“I don’t feel like losing!” (Jiro)

I feel like I’ve no choice, but I can’t get rid of the image of two demonic smiles (actually, ogre-like and skeletal) without charging into the fray.

“Doooooooooooooo!!!” (Jiro)

Three goblins disappear in a single slash.

I raised the signal of the beginning of the war while seeing my past appearance on the monsters who are now dancing in the air. [T/N: Hahaha! Jiro can sympathize.]

Another Side

~Suela’s Perspective~

“Oh, Undying King, Jiro’s sure is enthusiastic.” (Kio)

“Kakakaka, that’s right, he has a solid understanding of what to do.” (Fusio)

“The first spell chilled my heart.” (Suela)

The whole scene is displayed in the monitor room on the large screen, and the six monitors on the left and right show the details from each direction.

Midterm Briefing Session

This is a meeting for every instructor to report on the progress of their training.

In addition to General Ogre King and General Undying King, I can also see the other generals participating in this training.

“But Mr. Jiro is doing well. He is able of holding down an army of goblins alone.” (Suela)

“That’s right.” (Kio)

“Kakakaka, I’m looking forward to seeing how it works against my second stage army.” (Fusio)

The goblins moving unevenly around the other side, or rather half of the monsters in the training ground, end up around Mr. Jiro.

His skill is both intimidation and threatening. He uses it to draw the attention of the goblins to himself, and he himself intercepts the goblins going past him.

As a person who has taught him, I am glad to see the results of my efforts. To see him keep his breathing even, to be as calm as possible, and to see the whole picture, even though he is not very good at it.

Therefore, General Ogre King and General Undying King, who have been educated in the same position, are in a good mood.

However, when General Ogre King saw a person who looked similar to my features looking at the monitor in the opposite direction, there was a sudden change in mood.

“But Hey Tree King, what kind of education are giving?” (Kio)

“I don’t plan on making excuses, it’s my fault.” (Juou)

“Ogre King, I think it’s a mistake for someone who got the quality employee, while the quantity was pressing against her.” (Fusio)

“Thank you for your consideration, Undying King, but the result can be clearly seen. My training is indeed inadequate, although I’ve tried to be thorough.” (Kiou)

She’s the incarnation of the moon with pure white long hair that shines white rather than silver, stretching to her feet. She is an existence that cannot be thought of as someone similar to a dark elf dressed in a kimono-esque robe.

“Lady Juou.” (Suela)

“Suela, you are also in a position to blame me. However, be proud of the existence you have raised. Your student is my student, and your student is a good warrior.” (Juou)

Looking at the monitor, 30% of the magicians and healers have evacuated to Lady Evia’s barrier, even though it is still the first hour.

They haven’t been notified, but evacuating to the barrier, is similar to abandoning the training.

Naturally, the result would affect their evaluation.

The total number of participants in the training was 37, of which 30% have retired.

Also, because the number of magicians and healers has decreased, the ability to control the battlefield has dropped significantly.

As a result, the vanguard alone can’t face the army, even though the enemies are the lowest class among the monsters.

“At least if even one magician goes to support Mr. Jiro.” (Suela)

“Kakakaka, that’s impossible, the trio that works well enough like Jiro, supporting each other is on the other side. In addition, if it’s a magician, they can’t easily see the surroundings. It’s natural to help if it were the case.” (Fusio)

“If it goes on like this, will we be able to proceed to the third stage?” (Kio)

“Well, if the same scene is repeated in the second stage, I don’t think they can continue, and even if they have good physical strength, after all, like us. They can only hold down humans and the army alone for so long.” (Fusio)

“No, it may not always be so?” (New Voice)

“”!?” (Fusio, Kio, Juou, & Suela)

A sudden aura that I remember, had the generals, including myself, kneel down.